By Madeline Condor | Staff WriterThis semester, like many other students at Baylor, I caved in and bought an iPad. Although I had to slightly splurge to make the purchase, which was accompanied by an Apple Pencil, I was excited to begin using my new technology. I used the tablet twice over the summer; I made a planner I've never...

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By Julianne Fullerton | Copy EditorAlthough the school year has just begun, you might already be eagerly anticipating making your summer plans — a summer job, a vacation, studying abroad or getting some classes out of the way. With so many options, I want to offer a suggestion: Consider being a camp counselor. Regardless of your prior experiences going to...

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By The Editorial BoardWith entry into university life comes plenty of new privileges for students, and the ability to vote is among them. For many Baylor undergraduates, the 2024 presidential election will be the first opportunity to put this power into play. However, what many students don’t realize is the buildup to the Nov. 5 Election Day has already started,...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterI’ve recently been graced with a record collection in my childhood home. From Led Zeppelin to Fleetwood Mac, my house is constantly filled with the warm sound of vinyl records. Even though I have excellent headphones, listening to vinyl on a record player is still the best way to listen to music. The technology of...

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By Abbey Ferguson | LTVN Reporter/AnchorWhy is a lack of personal finance skills such a common theme among college students? One of my co-workers is $800 in credit card debt. I have overheard two of my classmates joke about how they had less than $5 in their checking accounts. Even my 22-year-old brother didn't know how to make or maintain...

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By The Editorial BoardThis summer, good movies were hitting theaters left and right, but nothing compares to the social phenomenon that is “Barbie.” While shedding light on gender dynamics with an engaging plot, watching and thinking critically about “Barbie” is vital for personal and societal reflection. Breaking $500 million at U. S. box offices and $1.1 billion globally, it surpassed...

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Editor's note: Baylor University is not affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. By George Schroeder | LTVN Executive Producer The story of the summer from the Southern Baptist Convention was the overwhelming rejection of women holding the role of pastor, but it wasn’t the doubling-down on misogynistic, outdated beliefs it has been portrayed to be. Ah yes, once again the...

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By Assoah Ndomo | Photographer “Finders keepers” is a saying we’ve all heard since childhood. As kids, that phrase used to hold so much power because everybody was on the same playing field. As we grew older and people started hitting puberty, some could begin to take things by force. We started to see our placement in the power rankings,...

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By Piper Rutherford | Staff WriterBehind the Eras Tour’s three-hour concert is a 33-year-old who is carrying the nation’s economy on her shoulders. The tour features Taylor Swift’s numerous record-breaking albums, beginning with her debut album "Taylor Swift" and ending with "Reputation." Fans trade friendship bracelets. Concertgoers of all ages shout the "Cruel Summer" bridge. There's a 10-minute song that...

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By The Editorial BoardThe latest display of the danger of misinformation struck close to home for Baylor students. In light of Baylor’s request to the Department of Education to affirm existing religious exemptions from Title IX, the Religious Exemption Accountability Project took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram to express its frustration. In the roar of social media,...

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