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Beyond a Text: New exhibit documents creation of the book

‘Beyond a Text’: New exhibit documents creation of the book

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor October 17, 2018

The Quayle Bible Collection’s new exhibit entitled “Beyond a Text: The Life of Scripture Outside of the Words” showcases the Bible’s role in creation of the physical book. Since the exhibit focuses...

Holt-Russel Gallery hosts Mark Cowardins art work. Cowardin titled the exhibit, On the Bright Side. The exhibit consist of 11 pieces of artwork.

Local artist displays sculptures in new show

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor October 17, 2018

The Holt-Russell Gallery opens a new show Thursday Sept. 27 entitled “On the Bright Side” featuring sculptures from artist Mark Cowardin. The gallery is located on the second floor of Parmenter Hall. Cowardin,...

Freshman McKenzie Kuhlmann plays character Aunt Spiker during a scene in James and the Giant Peach. The play was held Sept. 27-30 in Rice Auditorium.

Theatre performs ‘James and the Giant Peach’

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor October 15, 2018

The Theatre Department performed “James and the Giant Peach” for its first production of the year. The play opened Thursday Sept. 27 at 7:30 with performances the following Friday and Saturday. There...

The Nun falls short of expectations

‘The Nun’ falls short of expectations

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor September 24, 2018

The next installment of the extended “Conjuring” universe, “The Nun,” explores the background of Valak a character introduced in the second "Conjuring" movie. Although the movie was held together...

Assistant Professor of Biology Danielle Hemingson and Associate Professor of Exercise Science Chris Todden pose with Clair Dunn at a show in St. Joe, Missouri. Todden and Hemingson are notorious for attending many concerts throughout the summer.

Concert crazy: Hemingson and Todden attend multiple events each year

Story by Sarah Day, News Editor September 24, 2018

When thinking of concerts, most people reflect upon the fun times that they bring every so often. However, Assistant Professor of Biology Danielle Hemingson and Associate Professor of Exercise Science...

A gamer plays Galactic Assault on the Naboo map. The trooper aims at enemies to protect the objective. Maps are comprised of various planets of “Star Wars.”

Battlefront II attempts to redeem reputation

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor September 24, 2018

Electronic Arts (EA) “Star Wars” exclusive license has been a point of contention since its announcement in 2013. This contention has only been exasperated since the catastrophic release of “Star...

Left to right: Sophomore Erynne Jamison, freshman Dani Holland and junior Alyssa Glover perform Trojan Women last semester.

Theatre department prepares for semester

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor September 24, 2018

Change and excitement. These two words describe the upcoming semester for Baker’s theatre department. From preparing for a major festival to rehearsing new productions, and the addition of a new professor,...

The Handmaids Tale season 2 released

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 2 released

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer June 2, 2018

With summer drawing near, many television shows are wrapping up their seasons, leaving us with nothing to watch. Well, almost nothing. Hulu’s breakout series, “The Handmaid’s Tale” has returned...

Midnight Sun: movie review

Midnight Sun: movie review

Story by Angela Bober, Writer April 17, 2018

"Midnight Sun" a romantic drama movie, hit theaters on March 23, grossing $7.7 million by Easter Sunday. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film an 18 percent, however, audience members rated it at 49 percent. The...

Tre Byers guitar next to the nights set list. Byers and his band Dodging played a 30 minute set at a house show in Lawrence on Feb. 3.

Dodging performs at Lawrence’s Jazzhaus

Story by Lily Stephens, Multimedia Editor April 13, 2018

In the dimly lit Jazzhaus on Lawrence's Massachusetts Street, Dodging took to the stage on March 23. This was Dodging's second show at the Jazzhaus, and their set was followed by local Lawrence cover band...

Senior Destiny Bruno and sophomore Erynne Jamison performed as two Trojan women who were to be sold as slaves in the play.

Students explore directing in TH476

Story by Halle Morrell, Writer April 11, 2018

If you scroll down to the very bottom of the spring 2018 timetable, the final class of the list is TH476, or Directing. For those with no theatre connections, this class is blatantly ignored. But, this...

Love, Simon: movie review

Love, Simon: movie review

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer April 11, 2018

Every year, springtime guarantees the lineup of light-hearted romantic comedies debuting in movie theaters across America. This year is no different, however, one of these movies stands out from the rest. Love,...

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