Humanities departments are slowly disappearing
Story by Halle Morrell, Writer
April 22, 2018
Universities across the nation have begun to trade in customary general education requirements with reformed and condensed versions. In doing so, Humanities departments have suffered severe consequences. In the case of Baker, the Quest program has eliminated the obligation to take courses in many of...
Dialogos: A day dedicated to student work
Story by Angela Bober, Writer
April 17, 2018
Dialogos is a day meant to celebrate student scholarships so students can present information, make a poster or even do an art project. Dialogos will be on Wednesday, April 18 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. With classes canceled for the day, students are free to present their work and attend each others'...
ParMentors is still successful 30 years later
Story by Halle Morrell, Writer
April 17, 2018
In 1988, former First Lady of Baker University Carolyn Lambert established a program of chosen students to both participate in important university events and generate connections with alumni. Keying off of Parmenter Hall, the group was named parMentors. Lambert, Assistant Dean of Students Nancy Richard...
Fiscal challenges force SPGS layoffs
Story by Brenna Thompson, News Editor
April 17, 2018
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After the February Board of Trustees meeting, an email was addressed to the Baker community, in which an overview of the topics discussed were shared. Included in the email was the continuing concern regarding the financial state of the School of Professional and Graduate studies due to declining enrol...
Sodexo serves several institutions
Story by Halle Morrell, Writer
April 16, 2018
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Baker University’s chosen dining services company, Sodexo, provides food for far more than just universities. Sodexo holds contracts with schools, hospitals and even prisons. The mixed opinions over the quality of Sodexo’s products have become even more controversial with the fact that prisons...
Modern movement inspires students
Story by Lexi Loya and Nathalia Barr
April 14, 2018
Gun violence. It's an important topic in our country right now and has been for a long time. There have already been several school shootings in the beginning months of 2018, with the most devastating attack happening at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on Feb. 14. Seventeen...
Cambridge Analytica scams Facebook users
Story by Nathan Hills, Writer
April 9, 2018
On March 17, 2017, the New York Times and The Observer reported on how Cambridge Analytica, a political data analysis firm, collected personal information on more than 50 million Facebook users. The information was gathered through an app developed by Aleksandr Kogan, a professor at Cambridge University...
Baker Wetlands: A National Nature Landmark
Story by Nathan Hills, Writer
April 9, 2018
The Baker Wetlands is one of the remarkable natural spots found in Kansas. In just a short visit, I was able to see the diverse natural beauty this nature preservation landmark has to offer. A flock of birds resting in one of the swales which I’m fairly sure were Franklin Gulls, based on a brochure, bi...
Health check-in opportunities offered to community
Story by Angela Bober, Writer
April 4, 2018
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Baker University and Baldwin City are hosting the 17th-annual Community Wellness Festival on April 7. The event will be held at the Collins Center from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Baldwin City Recreation Commission and Baker University. “There are around 60 vendors at the ...
Advocate speaks to class about life as transgender
Story by Sarah Day, Writer
April 1, 2018
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Baker's Principles of Sociology and Social Inequality students had the opportunity to hear from Kinsey Institute global ambassador Jessica Lynn about her life as a transgender woman on March 19. Lynn, born Jeffrey Alan Butterworth, began her presentation by speaking about the statistics involving...
Greek Week unites Greek community
March 29, 2018
The Greek community came together the week of March 19-23 for Greek Week. Activities included Letter Check-in, the Last Lecture by Molly Anderson, Greek Games, Greek Sing, Mr. BU and a Block Party. There was also a social media challenge and service opportunities throughout the week. Delta Delta D...
Louisville men’s basketball had victories revoked
Story by Sarah Day, Writer
March 27, 2018
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has ordered the University of Louisville to forfeit several men’s basketball victories, including the 2013 National Title and Final Four wins during the 2012 and 2013 seasons, for a grand total of 123 wins revoked. In addition, $600,000 in tournament...