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Collins Library is decorated to draw students to the Summer 2024 Reading Challenge. They included many beach and summer-themed decorations.

Humanities Department announces Summer Reading Challenge for book-lovers

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor May 10, 2024

In preparation for summer break, the Humanities Department launched the second-ever Summer Reading Challenge with physical checklists and a Goodreads forum, which lists many faculty recommendations and...

The sixth Swogger Literary Salon, a literary lecture series hosted by the Primary Text program, was held at the Lumberyard Arts Center on April 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Director of Library Services takes audience through the writing of Judy Blume

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor April 28, 2024

The Spring 2024 Swogger Literary Salon was held at the Lumberyard Arts Center on Thursday, April 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event celebrated the powerful realistic fiction of author Judy Blume. Are...

Tables were designated for each species of plant offered. This table featured seeds from a variety of root vegetables.

Douglas County Fairgrounds host 15th annual Kaw Valley Seed Fair

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor February 19, 2024

The 15th annual Kaw Valley Seed Fair was held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Saturday Feb. 17. With over 20 vendors to visit and tables filled with various types of seeds, guests had the opportunity...

Panhellenic display in Harter student union for galentines day event on February 13.

Baker Panhellenic hosts galentines event in Harter Union

Story by Caitlin Mooney, Staff Photographer February 14, 2024

Freshman Kody Howard heads back to his table after winning a card of grocery bingo on Feb. 5.

Baker SAC hosts first grocery bingo of second semester

Story by Caitlin Mooney, Staff Photographer February 8, 2024

Sophomore Brayden Vawter celebrates hitting a double against Kansas Wesleyan.

New look baseball team looks to build off recent success

Story by Trey Donovan, Managing Editor February 8, 2024

Wildcats baseball is back and they are looking to build off of a 29-23 season. The team has already begun play as they started the year off against Kansas Wesleyan, 18 ranked team, and got swept. While...

Baker Serves held the first Blood Drive of 2024 in Collins Gymnasium on Feb. 1.

Baker Serves hosts the first Blood Drive of 2024

Story by Emma Berkley, Staff Photographer February 4, 2024

Ernest Hemingway was the topic of this years Literary Salon. The salon took place at the Lumberyard Art Center in Baldwin City, Kan. on Nov 14.

The Greatest American author? The adventures, fantastical, and tragic life of Ernest Hemingway with Dr. Joe Watson

Story by Colbie Fairley, Staff Photographer November 15, 2023

Professor of Mass Media and Chair of the Department of Media and Visual Arts at Baker University Dr. Joe Watson presents the works and life of American novelist Ernest Hemingway at this year's Swogger...

Senior Caitlin Lucas and photography professor Myra Holt take in Lucas work during the gallerys grand opening on Nov. 10.

Holt Russell Gallery opens new student art exhibit

Story by Caitlin Mooney, Staff Photographer November 11, 2023

The Mens Basketball Team huddles together before taking on Ottawa University on Wednesday, Nov. 1 in Collins Gym.

Men’s basketball loses to Ottawa in home opener

Story by Landon Cory, Staff Photographer November 3, 2023

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