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 810 assignments, created 718, named on 190 bylines for The Baylor Lariat.

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'Of Warm Impermanence' to make home at Art Center Waco through summer

By Olivia Turner | Staff WriterWhile the Baylor Bears are away, the city of Waco continues to stay busy through the summer, and that goes for its blooming art community too. For art enthusiasts who remain in Waco through this sweltering season, Art Center Waco will provide plenty of paintings, sculptures and installations created by artists Ty Nathan Clark and...

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Judge Lady celebrates graduation alongside seniors

By Olivia Turner | Staff Writer Graduating seniors and other students alike swarmed the Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat on a sunny Tuesday afternoon to attend a graduation party for one of Baylor’s most beloved icons — Judge Sue Sloan, better known as “Lady.”The party was just as grand as that of any other senior. Green and gold streamers...

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It's On Us BU aims to debunk sexual assault myths with clothing display

Editor's Note: This exhibit and article may be triggering to some individuals. By Olivia Turner | Staff Writer Exhibited on the stage of the Bill Daniel Student Center this week was a curious display. Held up by hangers on teal-painted doors, articles of clothing hang in a semi-circle arrangement for passersby to see. The different outfits, ranging from a bikini...

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Erase shame surrounding food insecurity

By Olivia Turner | Staff WriterBaylor had its biannual Free Farmers Market, an event put on by The Store, on April 19. Here, students from all walks of life gathered on Fountain Mall to pick fresh produce to take home. For some, these free fruits and veggies were an appreciated addition to their meals for the week. For others, the...

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The 0.0001%: Baylor twins embrace Cameroonian culture

By Olivia Turner | Staff Writer Over 90 countries are represented in the Baylor student body. Some of these groups contains hundreds, some dozens and some with a sole student representing their nation. According to Baylor Institutional Research, 38% of Baylor students belonged to a racial or ethnic minority in 2022. Of this 38%, there were only three Cameroonian students...

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Canines on campus soothe stressed students

By Olivia Turner | Staff Writer When going about campus on a busy day, it’s not uncommon to see a dog or two accompanying one of the many students rushing to get to their next class. While some of these dogs are simply pets, some of them serve their owners in more ways than just being a “man’s best friend.”...

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Fun for a cause: Alpha Phi presents Jubilee

By Olivia Turner | Staff WriterWith finals fast approaching, Baylor students can plan for a fair amount of studying and hard work in the near future, but they can also anticipate a bit of fun thanks to Alpha Phi’s first-ever Jubilee, a co-sponsored event with Baylor Activities Council. From 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday the event will occupy Fountain...

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Wayne Fisher Jazz players swing through styles in finale concert

By Olivia Turner | Staff WriterWhat would have been a regular Tuesday night was made grand and dynamic by the performance of Baylor’s Wayne Fisher Jazz Program during their finale concert of the season at Jones Concert Hall. Commenced with the drums, the heartbeat of the band, and concluded with one triumphant, brassy blast from the ensemble, the concert jazz...

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Choose self-love, not procrastination

By Olivia Turner | Staff WriterMost students know what it feels like to procrastinate. That little pit in your stomach of knowing there’s something to do, that constant nagging that sits heavy in the back of your mind warning of the deadline quickly approaching. That impending sensation of guilt telling you how lazy you are for not getting to work....

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Baylor Classical Ballet Society to enchant with ‘Sleeping Beauty’

By Olivia Turner | Staff Writer The Barfield Drawing Room in the Bill Daniel Student Center serves many purposes for Baylor students. On April 24, the Baylor Classical Ballet Society is transforming the grand space into a magical stage where dancers will perform ballet variations from “Sleeping Beauty,” in a showcase of contemporary dances. Union City sophomore Ashley Tu, one...

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