Hill sends Homeland Security bill to Obama
By Erica Werner and David Espo Associated Press WASHINGTON — Bitterly admitting defeat, the Republican-controlled Congress sent legislation to President Barack Obama on Tuesday that funds the...
View ArticleViewpoint: Feminism isn’t ‘us vs. them’
“Umm … I don’t think so,” I said hesitantly and ignorantly when my English professor asked me if I was a feminist during my freshman year of college. While feminism simply means equality of the sexes,...
View ArticleViewpoint: Straw polls can be skewed
This past week, thousands of conservatives gathered from across the nation in National Harbor, MD for the Conservative Political Action Conference (w). People attend CPAC to network and listen to a...
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Biodiesel experiments fueling students’ future
Pearland sophomore Mark McComb experiments with his biodiesel fullMonday in a laboratory of the Baylor Sciences Building. Dane Chronister | Reporter By Dane Chronister Reporter Pearland sophomore Mark...
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Editorial: No-smoking policy on campus is hazy
Walk around campus at dusk and, chances are, someone will either be smoking or cigarette butts are lying around where someone finished smoking. But isn’t Baylor a tobacco-free, smoke-free campus? In...
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Baylor Theatre shines light on sin with newest award-winning play
By Allie Matherne Reporter Tickets for Baylor Theatre’s newest play, “Appropriate,” went on sale Monday. Marco Munoz and Devin Perry, as Frank and River rehearse a portion of the play. “Make them feel...
View ArticleBlog: This isn’t just another click bait article
By Ada Zhang Lariat blogger We live in the age of instant satisfaction. Technology has bridged the void between “I want it” and “It appears,” and as a result, we have become ceaselessly lazy—especially...
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YouTube Music Awards to return
By Gerrick D. Kennedy Los Angeles Times (TNS) After taking a year off, YouTube is set to bring back its awards show on March 23. However, the format for the 2015 YouTube Music Awards is slightly...
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NYU professor speaks for silenced voices
Bryan Stevenson, executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, spoke Tuesday night about changing theworld with four things: having the power of proximity, changing the narrative, holding onto...
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Viewpoint: The Federal Reserve: Let’s keep politics out of it
The Bottom Line | A Student Economist’s View Reubin Turner By Reubin Turner City Editor Last week, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen testified before Congress and was questioned by Sen. Elizabeth...
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Faculty diversity grows, but still lagging
Source: Baylor Institutional Research and Testing By Shannon Barbour Reporter Almost 36 percent of undergraduate students at Baylor are minorities, while only 12.3 percent, or 122 out of 990, of...
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Waging Opinion: Baylor professor says Wal-Mart’s decision to raise wages is...
Wal-Mart President and Chief Executive Officer Doug McMillon speaks during an interview with The Associated Press on Feb. 17, in Bentonville, Ark. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is spending $1 billion to change...
View Article’50 Shades’ panel to explore the grey area of culture
By Carly Laucella Staff Writer The THIS MATTERS discussion on “50 Shades of Grey” will take place at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Bill Daniel Student Center den. THIS MATTERS is a series of discussions...
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Car catches fire Wednesday in Social Work garage
A car caught fire in the Baylor Social Work parking garge early Wednesday morning. Caution tape and scorch marks, as well as the water they used to put out the fire was still present Wednesday...
View ArticleViewpoint: Don’t let social media steal your joy
We’ve all experienced the life evaluation that occasionally follows after checking social media. That girl ran a half-marathon this morning? I haven’t gotten out of bed yet. He landed an impressive...
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Editorial: Baylor weather alerts need consistency on all platforms
The past two weeks are prime examples of unpredictable Texas weather. Feb. 23 started out cold, but not freezing. Later in the afternoon, however, classes were canceled due to the weather. Then, on...
View ArticleKnick-knacks galore at Waco’s flea market
Every weekend the Waco community participates in the Flea Market on La Salle Ave. The Flea Market is a place where locals can come as vendors to sell their unique products. Families and students come...
View Article’50 Shades’ panelists discuss grey areas
By Madison Miller Reporter At the box office, the worldwide phenomenon “Fifty Shades of Grey” made $85 million, while the book stayed on the top of the New York Times Bestseller list for 78 weeks. But...
View ArticleFrom the Baylor police blotter (Feb. 27 – March 5)
Sunday (March 1) A theft over $50 under $500 reportedly occurred at Penland Residence Hall located at 1110 5th St. at 7:51 p.m. Case active. An alcohol offense, minor consuming alcohol, occurred at...
View ArticleWalker camp blasts Clinton
By Scott Bauer Associated Press MADISON, Wis. — Likely presidential candidate Scott Walker’s spokeswoman blasted Democrat Hillary Clinton on Thursday for using a personal email account during the four...
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Seniors lead Baylor to unexpected success
Head coach Scott Drew and senior guard Kenny Chery discuss a play during Baylor’s 74-65 loss to Oklahoma State on Feb. 9. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor By Cody Soto Sports Writer After the final...
View ArticleIndiana Jones star seriously injured in plane crash
By Tami Abdollah and Andrew Dalton Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Harrison Ford crash-landed his vintage plane Thursday after losing engine power, suffering serious but not life-threatening injuries as...
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Editorial: Diversity extends beyond skin color of Apple emojis
One of the most popular features of an iPhone is the emoji feature that individuals can use in text messages. Rather than try and communicate tone in a tone-deaf text medium, people can include the...
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Only 3 years left for elephant act
Edward Healy, elephant trainer, handles one of the big animals during opening of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus on March 30, 1960, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Associated...
View ArticleReception to be held for sustainability education
By Dane Chronister Reporter The Baylor Sustainability Committee will hold its first sustainability reception to discuss accomplishments of the committee and future recycling initiatives at 6 p.m. on...
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Dia del snow-so: Schools close, delay as storm slaps U.S. with ice, frozen rain
Baylor students enjoy the snow by building a snowman on Feb. 25 outside Memorial Residence Hall. Maleesa Johnson | Copy Desk Chief By Rachel Leland Staff Writer Thursday’s snowstorm that swept through...
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Recognize Silas Nacita’s character
My first experience in the brand new McLane Stadium was not the home opener as tickets were gone before I had the chance to get them. It was the following week when Northwestern State came to town. The...
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Waco to seek investors for Commons project
The iconic ALICO building and part of downtown Waco, as seen from the Brazos River. Waco will begin looking for riverfront development investors for the Brazos Commons later this month. Skye Duncan |...
View Article#NFLTuesday Week 9
Heartbreak for the Cowboys, jubilation for the Eagles, and Luck looking like luck is on his side nowThe post #NFLTuesday Week 9 first appeared on The Baylor Lariat.
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QB Stidham transferring from Baylor instead of being backup
Jarrett Stidham is transferring from Baylor rather than stay to be the primary backup quarterback behind senior Seth Russell.. WACO, Texas (AP) — Jarrett Stidham is transferring from Baylor rather than...
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