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.

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

Don't rush the ring: It's OK to have premarital sex

By Kalena Reynolds | ReporterSex is arguably one of the most taboo topics in society. Whether for religious or personal reasons, many people feel uncomfortable casually discussing it. A survey found that a third of adults feel uncomfortable talking about sex with their partners. Sex is something the majority of the population will partake in, yet there is still a...

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

Course evaluations are more than just a tedious task

By Tyler White | Staff WriterIt’s that time of year again. Assignments are piling up, final projects are creeping in, finals are inching closer — and Canvas keeps reminding you that you have pending course evaluations. With everything else on your plate, do you even have the time to sit down, rate your professors and evaluate their performance? It may...

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

Not every movie needs to be a major franchise

By Cole Gee | ReporterFor years, franchises in the movie and entertainment industries were considered a safe bet for producers and investors to make money. Recently, however, major cinematic universes have begun to weigh down on the industry, as many people want more creative and ambitious films instead. Historically, franchises have always been the big thing in Hollywood. Out of...

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

Take yourself out on dates

By Abbey Ferguson | LTVN Reporter/AnchorThe holiday season can be a lonely time for those who are single. Couples post photos in matching pajamas. Mistletoe just leads to an eye roll. Your great aunt keeps asking about when you are going to find a boyfriend, and you desperately want to find that Hallmark-movie-type of romance. But there is a solution...

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

Institute a new policy: All previous classes should be available on Canvas

By Lukas Reyes | ReporterAfter a class finishes at the end of the semester, its page often disappears from Canvas, along with all supporting documents, homework assignments, PowerPoints and course information. While students do receive the education they pay for through completion of the class, by removing online access, Baylor prevents them from looking back at past work and utilizing...

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

I don't believe in hell — here's why

By Kalena Reynolds | ReporterGrowing up in an uber-religious household, hell and the devil were common themes in family conversations. They would come up at the dinner table, on the way home from school and, of course, at church. While this was a casual conversation for my parents, the idea that an ominous evil entity was constantly lurking and waiting...

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

Too far, influencers: Social media pushes harmful dieting culture

By The Editorial BoardWe’ve all been there — sitting in bed past midnight while chowing down on Cheetos and M&M’s and scrolling on social media, when all of a sudden, BANG. A reel, ad or video enters your feed talking about how to better your body “in just seven days!”It's easy to beat yourself up in the mirror after seeing...

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

When in doubt, paddle it out: Take paddle sports for your lifetime fitness

By Kenneth Prabhakar | Photo EditorYou would think we would leave PE behind in high school, but lifetime fitness is a requirement for all Baylor students. However, there is way more freedom in what we get to choose for that college credit. I will admit, I pushed off registering for my lifetime fitness for the longest time because I was...

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

Debunk the ‘Xmas’ myth: This common phrase doesn’t take God out of the holiday

By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorJust in time for the holidays, let’s put a wrap on this old myth. Have you ever heard people say that using the phrase "Xmas" takes Christ out of Christmas?It’s time to bury the idea that the common way of shortening the word Christmas as Xmas is somehow offensive. This way of spelling...

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

Navigate the unchartered waters before adding a pet to your life

By Hayden Cottrell | ReporterMost of us love animals and want to have a pet in the future. However, before adopting one, you should make sure that doing so won’t put you or the animal in an uncomfortable situation. A lack of companionship in college can make students feel so alone, and a lot of people adopt pets to help...

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