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 808 assignments, created 716, named on 189 bylines for The Baylor Lariat.
By Olivia Eiken (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Indian Subcontinent Student Association to host first Baylor Baraat
By Olivia Eiken | Staff Writer Baylor's Indian Subcontinent Student Association (ISSA) will be hosting their first mock shaadi, “Baylor Baraat,” from 7 to 9 p.m. on November 11 on the 5th floor of Cashion Academic Center. ISSA is a South Asian multicultural club, founded with the goals of connecting students with fellow South Asians, finding a community on campus...
By Olivia Eiken (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read
An invaluable education: A liberal arts degree is not a waste of money
By Olivia Eiken | Staff WriterI am a first-generation college student and a survivor of the pre-med to journalism pipeline. At no fault of my parents, I was raised to believe that attending college was essentially pointless if I didn’t pursue a STEM degree. I mean, I have a passion for written and digital media, but it’d be pointless to...
By Kassidy Tsikitas (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Don't do the bare minimum: Strive for success in college jobs
By Kassidy Tsikitas | Photographer Having a job in college might not seem like that big of a deal, but when you take on this responsibility, you are playing an important part within the college community. Only putting in the bare minimum can certainly be a tempting option, but it's a curse that smites us from the heavens. My job...
By Caleb Wheeler (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 2 min read
Don't say 'yes' to every extracurricular activity
By Caleb Wheeler | Staff WriterAs a freshman entering college, it is easy to get swept up in the newness of everything and to sign on to do too much too soon. To current freshmen considering new activities and to future students: Do not do this. I had to sit down with my community leader for dinner to discuss my...
By Dani Bigham (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 2 min read
Halloween Organ Concert was bone-chilling thrill
By Dani Bigham | ReporterOn a cool, windy night with a golden, nearly-full moon, the Baylor School of Music hosted its 33rd Halloween Organ Concert, combining modern music with a macabre instrument. The School of Music also played a small trick alongside their auditory treats. They printed a small spider on the back of their program — which at least...
(Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read
Keep your eye on the prize: Give yourself things to look forward to
By The Editorial BoardBy the time “Halloweekend” finally rolled around, students had been abuzz about the collision of Halloween and homecoming for weeks. It seemed like everywhere you went, someone was talking about their Halloween costume or which homecoming traditions they were going to attend. Although Halloween was last night — a Tuesday and a school night — there were...
By Michael Haag (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read
Don't wait until it's too late: Spend quality time with your parents
By Michael Haag | Sports EditorGetting lost in the sauce is a real thing. Life can hit you like a Mack truck sometimes, and it’s easy to get locked in the present day and lose sight of important things. Hours become days, days become weeks and before you know it, a year has gone by — seemingly in the snap...
By Madeline Condor (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Live in the moment, not in your phone
By Madeline Condor | Staff Writer My average screen time seems to up itself every week. When getting my weekly report, a daily average of around six hours doesn't seem jarring until I put it into perspective. Six hours is almost a full night of sleep, an entire school day or an intense study session. There is so much more...
By Bella Whitmore (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
'Killers of the Flower Moon' is Scorsese's most unsettling epic
By Bella Whitmore | InternWhen it comes to telling a historical story, especially one about clandestine murders and marginalized groups, audiences must put trust in the director’s research. “Killers of the Flower Moon” does not let audiences down. The story of the Osage people of Oklahoma and the not-so-mysterious murders that occurred within the tribe is undoubtedly a tricky beast...
By Emma Weidmann (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 2 min read
A&L Tunesday: Oct. 31
By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorIf your walk to class this week is freezing cold, here is a list of hot new music to keep you warm."Spinnin'" by Flatland Cavalry (Oct. 26) Flatland Cavalry is the perfect band for those country fans who are into the old-school, classic dirt road vibe. Heavy on the strings and twangy vocals,...