The Baker Orange

Start of semester: Dress to impress

Story by Heidi Jo Hayen, Writer February 9, 2015
Many students strive to “dress to impress” upon finding themselves in new classes with new professors and students. As the semester goes on, though, many start falling back into the habit of wearing pajamas to class.
Technical theater team brings home trophy

Technical theater team brings home trophy

Story by Steven Stenebach, Writer February 3, 2015
Five Baker theater students took first place at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in Bloomington, Minnesota.
DIY: Sharpie Mugs

DIY: Sharpie Mugs

Story by Kayla Kohn, Graphics Editor February 3, 2015
Kayla Kohn provides the steps to design your own custom mug, using sharpies and an oven.
The art and psychology of the selfie

The art and psychology of the selfie

Story by Taylor Shuck, Editor January 29, 2015
Twitter dubbed 2014 “The Year of the Selfie” after the word was mentioned on the social media outlet more than 92 million times in that year alone. Now more than ever, teens and young adults are engrossed in the art of a selfie.

YouTube vs. Soundcloud: Which promotes better?

Story by Antonio Adgers, Writer December 19, 2014
Many local rappers have perceptions of what they believe will get them major record deals, such as making YouTube videos of the songs they have recorded. But since 2007, SoundCloud has been used as a platform for musical artists to promote their own music for free.
DIY: Lightbulb Christmas Ornaments

DIY: Lightbulb Christmas Ornaments

Story by Sarah Baker, Editor December 9, 2014
Giving burned-out lightbulbs a new purpose, Assistant Editor Sarah Baker creates new Christmas ornaments.
Once taboo, tattoos find new life in job sector

Once taboo, tattoos find new life in job sector

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor December 4, 2014
With times changing and cultural norms changing with them, some Baker University students and staff are now viewing tattoos in a much less taboo way.

Review: Dracula Untold

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor December 4, 2014
Assistant Editor Mykaela Cross dissects the dead plot behind the new Dracula Untold released in October 2014.

Fangirl forgoes homework for Netflix

Story by Forrest Young, Writer December 1, 2014
Freshman Annie Ikenberry is a self-proclaimed fangirl. She is openly obsessed with a multitude of television shows, including The Flash, Supernatural, Arrow, Sherlock and Dr. Who.

DIY: Glitter Canvas

Story by Megan Henry November 24, 2014
Staff writer Megan Henry explains the steps in creating a glitter canvas.

Vespers to induce holiday spirit

Story by Sarah Baker, Editor November 24, 2014
The 84th Annual Christmas Candlelight Vespers is just around the corner. The longstanding Baker tradition, full of festive songs performed by members of the Baker community, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. in Rice Auditorium.

Keener rises to slam master

Story by Chris Ortiz, Photographer November 24, 2014
Junior Cody Keener is a "slam master poet" who creates and performs his own slam poetry. A poetry slam is a competition for these authors who read or recite their original works.
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