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Review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

Story by Sarah Baker, Editor November 24, 2014
Assistant Editor Sarah Baker reviews "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1," which was released Nov. 21.

Pumpkin spice mania reaches end of season

Story by Heidi Jo Hayen, Writer November 19, 2014
Fall has become a season where customers feel the need to stock up on pumpkin spice options while available, and that is no different for customers at The Daily Grind

Snow and Company cools KC Crossroads

Story by Paige Rockers November 19, 2014
Snow and Company is a bar in Kansas City's Crossroads District. It boasts a variety of frozen cocktails in an atmosphere that one owner describes as “a giant living room.”

College Kitchen: The perfect Thanksgiving turkey

Story by Jenna Stanbrough November 16, 2014
Staff writer Jenna Warmund offers a few pointers for those who are planning to cook their own Thanksgiving Turkey.
Baker influences local, student artists

Baker influences local, student artists

Story by Chris Ortiz, Photographer November 14, 2014
More Baker students are throwing down rhymes in either friendly battles or in music videos and this influence is spreading onto the campus.

Concerts to start holiday season

Story by Sarah Baker, Editor November 13, 2014
A quick look at the upcoming winter music department concerts.

Professors present faculty string recital

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor November 13, 2014
On Sunday, cellist Ellen Lind and violinist Lisa Jackson performed the works of three major composers alongside KU senior and piano major Kyle Naig.

‘Big Hero 6’ entertains all ages

November 11, 2014
Assistant editor Mykaela Cross reviews Disney's newest animated feature, Big Hero 6.
Theater brings Twains stories to life

Theater brings Twain’s stories to life

Story by Sarah Baker, Editor November 6, 2014
Baker theater students are bringing Mark Twain’s stories to life this month. The play "A Mark Twain Storybook" is a contemplation of Twain’s books and short stories, including "Tom Sawyer," "Huckleberry Finn" and "The Prince and the Pauper."
DIY: Shellac Manicure

DIY: Shellac Manicure

Story by Megan Henry November 5, 2014
Staff writer Megan Henry provides the steps for a DIY shellac manicure.
Baldwin City swells for Maple Leaf Festival

Baldwin City swells for Maple Leaf Festival

October 28, 2014
The annual Maple Leaf Festival draws in bustling crowds from across the Midwest. Baldwin City, which usually boasts a modest population of 4.500, expands to find room for approximately 35,000 attendees.

Terror Train provides unique Halloween event

Story by Paige Rockers October 28, 2014
Baker students will have one more chance to experience the “Night Trains of Terror: Train to Hell” this Halloween weekend in Baldwin City.
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