Olivia Turner

Olivia is the Arts & Life Editor at the Baylor Lariat. She is a junior journalism major with a secondary major in sociology. Waco, TX

Worked on 805 assignments, created 713, named on 188 bylines for The Baylor Lariat.

(Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read

Don’t ‘rush’ the process: Take the pressure off sorority recruitment

By The Editorial BoardIn 40 days, hundreds of women will receive a bid for their dream sorority, and social media will be flooded with bid day posts filled with matching T-shirts, color-coordinated tutus and group photos. But for every jubilant post, there are bound to be those who end up feeling less enthusiastic about the process. Sorority recruitment is a...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

Do's and don'ts of navigating finals season

By Zach Babajanof-Rustrian | Intern Finals season is rapidly approaching, and with it comes students cramming into libraries, staying up late and stressing to get all their studying done the night before a test. However, people's perceptions of what to do during finals season may not be the best way to stay healthy and actually get studying done. So, here...

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(Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

Consider before you click: The negative effects of porn on our generation

By The Editorial BoardYes, we are talking about porn. While many would like to keep the topic behind closed (bedroom) doors, the consumption of pornographic content is very common among our age bracket. According to a 2019 study from the National Library of Medicine with statistics shared by Pornhub, the number of pornography users is steadily increasing, with most being...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

Stop complaining, try adopting a lifestyle of gratitude

By Abigail Gan | Staff WriterPost-Thanksgiving, there’s a crisp chill in the air, Christmas decorations grow in number and everyone collectively prepares for the final stretch of the semester. But along with the sweet smell of winter break’s arrival, there’s a stench that lingers and permeates everything it touches — a stench that should have left with Thanksgiving but nevertheless...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read

Consider ethics over aesthetics when organizing

By Dani Bigham | ReporterI'll be the first to admit that I enjoy watching organization videos on social media. They soothe me and inspire me to get my life on track for the umpteenth time. I love seeing mesmerizing lines of scrubs, shampoos and body washes in guest rooms that are better stocked than my own room. Inevitably, during my...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

Explore the 254: Waco is only as lame as you make it

By Jenna Fitzgerald | Editor-in-ChiefAt a little market in Belfast, Northern Ireland, I found myself completely enamored with the work of a local artist. His framed creations combined sea glass and driftwood that washed up on Irish beaches with decorative drawings and common sayings. I’m a sucker for a good cliche — from “find joy in the journey” to “I...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read

Pop the Baylor bubble

By Lily Nussbaum | Social Media Editor “Baylor bubble” is a phrase often used within the Baylor community. And while many students may roll their eyes or deny it exists, the reality is that there is one. By staying on the campus side of Interstate 35, many students like myself are robbing themselves of unique experiences for discovery and connection....

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 2 min read

What to Do in Waco: Oct. 28 - Nov. 2

By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorWelcome in the month of November with a whole lot of fall fun. Waco has much to offer this week as campus ramps up for exams and Thanksgiving break. Western Belle Pumpkin Festival | Sept. 23 - Nov. 5 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Western Belle Farm | $16 admission; free...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 2 min read

What to Do in Waco: Oct. 20 - 26

By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorFIJI Fright Night | Oct. 18 - 21 | 8 - 11 p.m. | Fountain Mall | Free admission gains students access to Phi Gamma Delta's freaky free-for-all for a cause. Purchase of a T-shirt goes to support the American Red Cross. Come catch a fright in this hotel-themed haunted house. Silobration |...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read

Intentional reforms to Chapel could improve message, student engagement

By The Editorial BoardWhile every student at Baylor is here on their own academic journey, there are a few classes one must take — one of them being Chapel. As of late, the subject of Chapel and its validity have been put under a microscope. A recent Lariat column suggested that Chapel be changed or canceled, arguing that students simply...

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