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 746 assignments, created 655, named on 165 bylines for The Baylor Lariat.

By (Olivia as desk editor) + 1 other for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

What to Do in Waco: April 3-10

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorIf you haven’t already filled up your schedule for next week with Diadeloso fun, here are some more to add to the calendar. Embrace the nostalgia by attending a show featuring one of the most iconic Y2K bands, Bowling for Soup, try rooftop yoga or indulge in some delicious dishes at the Texas...

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

Fiesta to host Latin dance, lotería, helados on Friday

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorFountain Mall will be abuzz with dancing, games and good food on Friday night for Fiesta, an annual event put on by the Hispanic Student Association (HSA) and Baylor Activities Council (BAC). The celebration will run from 6-9 p.m and welcomes attendees from all cultural backgrounds. Fort Worth senior Daniela Lopez, The president...

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

Add these bangers to your Díadeloso hype playlist

Emma Reed | InternThe right playlist is necessary to set the tone for a day like Díadeloso. While the sun is out and classes are canceled, you'll need the perfect songs to kick your day off right. Start this playlist in the morning before you venture around Waco, and continue to play it all throughout. I hope these tunes put...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 6 min read

Review: Reacher season 3 pits Goliath vs. Goliath, misses mark

By Cole Gee | Staff WriterReacher has managed to be one of Amazon Prime's most popular shows because it follows a simple formula. Jack Reacher, the beloved behemoth, is a former military investigator who travels around the country with only the clothes on his back and a toothbrush. Throughout various journeys through small-town America, he always finds himself in the...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 6 min read

'The best is yet to be': College sweethearts persevere through setbacks

By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterInscribed on the Armstrong Browning Library door is a motto that inspired couple Chris and Julie Bennett, who met freshman year of college, to persevere: "the best is yet to be."Between a cancer diagnosis, infidelity and moving over 20 times, the couple said that they have been through "hell and back" but still harbor the...

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

Making it with the Menckens: A 35-year journey of love, learning, laughter

By Janay Boyd | ReporterIt all started in the fall of 1987, when a young man from Charleston, S. C., moved to Baton Rouge, La., to begin graduate school in sociology at LSU. What he didn’t expect was that battling the sweltering Louisiana heat would lead him to the love of his life.“The semester started, and I go into the...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 6 min read

‘Ring by Spring’ or coincidence? The realities of engagement during college

By Shane Mead | Writer"Ring by Spring." While some might say it as a joke when referring to their significant other, it's a reality for some Baylor students, giving the phrase at least a bit of merit. Some students couldn't imagine the added pressure of marriage on top of their busy life as college students. However, brides-to-be alumna Stephy Mahoney...

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

Incorporate these wedding trends into your 2025 celebration

By Emma Reed | InternPlanning a wedding is all about a couple's personal style and thoughtful details. This year's trends bring new energy while still leaving room for a few favorites from 2024.2025 weddings are focusing on connection and creativity, giving weddings a more personal and intimate feel. Couples are moving away from overly traditional ideas and choosing moments that...

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

Spice up your engagement ring game with these non-traditional ideas

By Bella Whitmore | InternWhen it comes to engagement rings, many couples gravitate toward the traditional diamond in a classic setting But for those looking to break the mold, there are endless ways to create a ring that stands out from the crowd. Here are some fresh and creative ideas that will make your engagement ring truly one-of-a-kind. A colorful,...

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

Backyard bands are rising up in Waco music scene

By Shane Mead | Staff Writer Growing up in Nashville, Baylor alumna Emmeline Scott was always surrounded by music. In high school, she made a few friends who introduced her to live music shows in people’s houses — a foreign concept to her."I didn't even know that was a thing that existed at all," she said. "Once I started going,...

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