Martinez introduces new album through feature length film
Story by Will Hanson, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 6, 2019
K-12 is the directorial debut of American singer/songwriter Melanie Martinez. The film follows the character Crybaby (Martinez) as she and her friends battle the oppressive school system called “K-12.” The film is written by, directed by, and stars Martinez in the lead role. The story and themes...
Senior shares cultural wealth through dance
Story by Lily Stephens, Multimedia Editor
May 7, 2019
Almost everyone on Baker’s campus knows senior Lela Hautau, a California girl with Tongan roots . Whether she is your resident advisor, sits next to you in choir, always says hello to you at Mungano or helps edit papers for your English class, this woman is everywhere. At 8 p.m. April 29 Hautau was ...
Theater professor preps students for the “real world”
Story by Isabel Ashley, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
It is not uncommon for recent college graduates to feel clueless on how to enter the professional world, especially those seeking careers in the arts. Assistant Theater Professor Emily Kasprzak decided to focus on preparing her theater students to seamlessly enter their respective fields with her clas...
The “Game of Thrones” phenomenon
Story by Will Hanson, Assistant A&E Editor
May 7, 2019
The Home Box Office television show, “Game of Thrones,” began as a somewhat smaller success compared to what it has become today. The story follows nine families fighting for control of the fictional lands of Westeros. The show stars Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Sophie Turner, ...
“Avengers: Endgame” rises to the top
Story by Will Hanson, Assistant A&E Editor
May 7, 2019
“Avengers: Endgame” is the 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and is the finale of what is known as the “Infinity Saga.” The film was directed by Joe and Anthony Russo and includes over 30 of Hollywood’s biggest stars. It currently holds a 96 percent approval rating on Rotten Toma...
Glossier markets to new demographic
Story by Isabel Ashley, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
The New York-based beauty company Glossier has recently upgraded its status to unicorn: a privately owned start-up company that is valued over $1 billion. On March 19, Glossier released a statement on their latest fundraising efforts, claiming they have raised $100 million from investors. According ...
“Pet Sematary” struggles to stay above ground
Story by Will Hanson, Assistant A&E Editor
April 17, 2019
“Pet Sematary” is a remake of the 1989 film of the same name which is based on a novel by Stephen King. The film currently holds a rotten score of 58 percent on rotten tomatoes. The film stars Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, Jeté Laurence, and John Lithgow. It follows the Creed family as they move...
“Queer Eye” promotes inclusivity for all
Story by Will Hanson, Assistant A&E Editor
April 15, 2019
“More than a makeover,” is the tagline for Netflix’s hit reality series, “Queer Eye.” It stars Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France and Jonathan Van Ness as the Fab Five. The show centers on five openly gay men who travel the United States and help people turn their lives a...
Female-only cast powers “Agnes of God”
Story by Will Hanson, Assistant A&E Editor
April 15, 2019
“Agnes of God” is a play written by John Pielmeier and is notable for including a cast of only three female characters. It follows the story of a psychologist appointed to decide the insanity of a young nun accused of causing the death of a newborn baby. The psychologist must then question both t...
“Survivor”: The tribe continues to speak after 19 years
Story by Will Hanson, Assistant A&E Editor
March 19, 2019
“The tribe has spoken.” These words have been repeatedly said by Jeff Probst for nearly 19 years. The reality adventure show, “Survivor,” has retained its popularity in its nearly two-decade run. On Feb. 20, “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” premiered on CBS. This serves as the 38th season....
Don’t Panic! we are at the disco
Story by Will Hanson, Assistant A&E Editor
March 4, 2019
Since the age of 13, I have been a huge fan of Panic! at the Disco. I remember my older sister constantly blasting “Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die” in the car, allowing me to memorize every track on that album word for word. “Nicotine” and “Miss Jackson” were on replay in my head for y...
Ariana Grande faces controversies
Story by Will Hanson, Assistant A&E Editor
March 4, 2019
Ariana Grande has been a large part of the music industry for the past four or so years and has brought on her share of controversy. Grande constantly appears in the media for what many consider to be absurd reasons. Many seem to want to “cancel” Grande for any reason at all. Grande’s new tattoo...
Baker’s 89th annual Christmas Candlelight Vespers concert
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Baldwin City invites many unique businesses to area
Women’s tennis undefeated after fall season
Summer travel gives students new opportunities
“Living Undocumented”: Opening the door to immigration discussion