I am a junior at Baylor University double majoring in journalism and film and digital media. I have experience writing and editing news stories.
Worked on 357 assignments, created 180, named on 103 bylines for The Baylor Lariat.
By James Laird (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Central Texas Cyber Range connects Baylor, McLennan Community College
By James Laird | ReporterThe Central Texas Cyber Range is a joint initiative between Baylor and McLennan Community College focused on cybersecurity education, workforce development, research and community engagement. The cyber range serves as a “hub for hands-on training, cybersecurity simulations, research and industry partnerships, helping to strengthen the cybersecurity talent pipeline in Texas and beyond, ” according to Dr....
By Cole Gee (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 6 min read
Changes to National Endowment for the Arts grants alarm local artists
By Cole Gee | Staff WriterWhether you're a painter from the Italian Renaissance or a modern day playwright from Texas, one thing remains true in the art world –– that money makes the world go 'round. For many artists and organizations today, their benefactor isn't a rich nobleman but the National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA is an organization...
By Emily Schoch (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Baylor celebrates 'silent heroes' during National Engineering Week
By Emily Schoch | Staff Writer Baylor is celebrating National Engineering Week with a series of events highlighting innovation, hands-on learning and the impact of engineering on society. From interactive demonstrations to guest speakers and student competitions, the weeklong festivities aim to inspire the next generation of engineers while showcasing Baylor’s commitment to STEM education. On Monday, Baylor kicked off...
By Elliott Nace (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read
Anti-choking device becomes prominent around campus
By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterA Baylor faculty member continued choking at East Village Dining Hall on Oct. 4 after the Heimlich maneuver proved to be ineffective. His life was saved, however, by the dining hall staff’s administration of LifeVac, a choking rescue device that has been installed across Baylor’s eateries. According to Dr. Karen Humphrey, senior director of environmental...
By Cole Gee (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read
Student businesses feel impact of tariffs
By Cole Gee | Staff WriterWhen most people hear the words luxury clothing, Western wear or fine jewelry, they probably imagine a shopping center or high-end boutique, not a college campus. However, Cole Posey, Alan Koroluk and Sivan Katzav are three students launching their clothing brands into the stratosphere on campus. Despite all three having different visions for their clothing...
By Josh Siatkowski (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read
Pickleball pandemonium brings 12 new courts to campus
By Josh Siatkowski | Staff WriterAs pickleball tops the charts as one of the fastest-growing sports in America for the third year in a row, it’s easy to see the craze here on campus. It started off with some freshly painted lines on the McLean Tennis Courts between Penland Dining Hall and the Marrs-McLean Gym. Then it evolved into a...
By Blake Hollingsworth (Rory as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 2 min read
BUPD investigates 5 vehicle break-ins
By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterBaylor University Police Department is investigating five vehicle break-ins that were reported on Monday, with four occurring on campus and one off campus, according to Assistant Police Chief Donald J. Rodman. Three incidents were reported at the Dutton Avenue Parking Facility, while one occurred at the Ferrell Center parking lot. The off campus break-in was...
By Josh Siatkowski (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read
Sneaking into jails, dining with hitmen: True crime journalist releases memoir
By Josh Siatkowski | Staff WriterCrime journalist, Baylor alum and newly-published author Claire St. Amant took to Fabled Bookshop Monday evening to promote her new memoir about the true crime genre: "Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television." St. Amant is something of an expert when it comes to true crime. She’s helped create over 20 episodes of CBS’...
By Ryan Otteson (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Recipient of Gold Standard Award inspires students through faith, science
By Ryan Otteson | ReporterDr. Justin Adeyemi, lecturer in the department of health, human performance and recreation, received Baylor’s Gold Standard Award for most outstanding lecturer last fall. The Gold Standard Award is an honor that faculty in the Robbins College receive if they have received the Pure Gold Award previously and are considered to be outstanding staff. Five are...
By Marisa Young (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read
Kappa Kappa Gamma hopes to expand mission trip beyond its members
By Marisa Young | ReporterAs they prepare for their annual philanthropic mission trip, members of Kappa Kappa Gamma are considering expanding their outreach opportunity to include Baylor students outside of the chapter. Houston senior Katelyn Treadwell served as the former leader of the Kappa Kappa Guatemala 2024 trip. She has now been a part of the mission trip a total...