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Senior Terrel Simpson (a.k.a Ysl Rel) and his growing music career

Senior Terrel Simpson (a.k.a Ysl Rel) and his growing music career

Story by Will Hanson, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 9, 2021

Senior Terrel Simpson, also known as Ysl Rel, has been releasing his original rap music for the past year and a half. As a lover of music, Simpson is passionate about writing and releasing his own...

Senior Kaeli Whitener showcases her Squishmallow collection

Senior Kaeli Whitener showcases her Squishmallow collection

Story by Will Hanson, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 12, 2021

Everyone has a hobby, whether that hobby is painting, writing, reading or collecting. In the case of one Baker University student, a hobby is collecting cute and huggable plushies. Senior Kaeli Whitener...

Sophomore Shayla Garcia staying in character during her performance.

Theatre program hosts classic radio show performances through Zoom

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer November 24, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the fine arts communities have been vastly affected. Figuring out how to socially distance on stage, wearing masks and performing without audiences have caused struggles,...

Brendan on the Block: Ghost Hunters Edition

November 6, 2020

In this week' episode of Brendan on the Block, Brendan visits some allegedly haunted places on campus to find out if there really are ghosts hanging around some of Baker's historical buildings.

The Rise of Among Us

The Rise of “Among Us”

Story by Maria Gutierrez, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

Video games are not for everybody. But in the past couple of months, a simple game known as “Among Us” has taken the internet by storm and become one of the most popular games of 2020. “Among...

Three of the best worst movies ever made

Three of the ‘best’ worst movies ever made

Story by Will Hanson, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 29, 2020

Everyone has a list of movies that they love, which usually tend to be films that are universally loved. Whether that be “The Godfather,” “Mrs. Doubtfire” “or “Mean Girls,” these beloved...

“The Haunting of Bly Manor:” a well-crafted and cerebral horror series

“The Haunting of Bly Manor:” a well-crafted and cerebral horror series

Story by Will Hanson, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 14, 2020

“The Haunting of Bly Manor” is a horror mini-series made for Netflix. The series is created by Mike Flanagan and serves as a follow-up to 2018’s “The Haunting of Hill House.” “The Haunting...

A review of This is Paris

A review of “This is Paris”

Story by Skylar Grinnell, Photographer October 10, 2020

“This is Paris,” is a documentary providing an inside look at the life of the American social media personality and socialite Paris Hilton. The documentary is directed by Alexandra Dean and is available...

Ten great movies (that you probably have not heard of) to stream now

Ten great movies (that you probably have not heard of) to stream now

Story by Will Hanson and Skylar Grinnell October 8, 2020

"The Lodge" - Hulu -Directed by: Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz-  “The Lodge” follows Grace (Riley Keough) as she is left alone with her soon to be stepchildren during a snowstorm. While left...

Danai Gurira as Michonne, The Walking Dead, Season 6, Gallery, Photo Credit: Frank Ockenfels 3/AMC

The problem with “The Walking Dead”

Story by Will Hanson, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 28, 2020

*Spoilers ahead* "The Walking Dead" is a horror/drama series created by Frank Darabont and Angela Kang for the AMC channel. The show follows a group of survivors and their struggles to stay alive during...

Keeping Up with the Kardashians: a staple of reality television

“Keeping Up with the Kardashians:” a staple of reality television

Story by Maria Gutierrez, Staff Writer September 23, 2020

Whether you love it or love to hate it, “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” may be one of the most iconic reality TV shows today. When a series has been running for over an entire decade, it’s almost...

Ratched: An insult to the iconic villain

“Ratched:” An insult to the iconic villain

Story by Will Hanson, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 22, 2020

“Ratched” is a drama television series created by Ryan Murphy and Evan Romansky for Netflix. The series serves as a prequel to the film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s nest,” telling the origin story...

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