- #MeToo January 11, 2018Anonymous Following the news surrounding Harvey Weinstein, a movement to shed light on the frequency of sexual assault and sexual harassment developed on the internet. The news was followed by a movement of women who had either been sexually harassed or assaulted posting “#MeToo” in their status. Alyssa Milano, an actress, started the…
- The Baylor You Willfully Ignore February 13, 2017“I stand with Baylor.” This phrase was uttered by forty-five Baylor students in a video entitled “The Baylor We Know” by Amy Zukoski. The video is composed mainly of student testimony regarding how they each see Baylor. Statements such as “Everyone is so welcoming,” “Baylor…
- Coffee, Cake, and the Oxford Comma November 2, 2016It is 11 A.M., and I am currently sitting in a small coffee shop trying to recover from a lecture on the philosophy of mind with a latte and a slice of chocolate cake. Still warming up from a chilly morning walk, it feels like fall for the…
- Op-ed Review “Not Interested? Then don’t give him your digits” October 23, 2015On October 20, the Baylor Lariat posted an opinion piece entitled “Not Interested? Then don’t give him your digits” by Thomas Mott, the Lariat’s assistant broadcast news producer. In this article, Mr. Mott encourages women “of our society today” to refrain from giving their numbers to…
- Cultures Collide at Akimatsuri by Clarissa Anderson September 30, 2015Young girls dressed in vivid purple, pink, and yellow yukatas walked beside their parents while visiting stalls filled with games and traditional food. In between performances, “Bohemian Rhapsody” and U2 played over the loud speaker. A children’s choir exuberantly sang Annie’s “Tomorrow” in between Japanese songs.…