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The Baker Orange

Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange

Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange

While the university renovated and updated the rooms over summer break, the exterior looks just as it did when it was a motel.

Housing Hassles: A look at Baker’s housing options

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor September 10, 2024

Correction: an earlier version of this story included a quote that was incorrect in the context. The spring 2024 semester ended on a high note for Baker University as it acquired Baldwin City's local...

Baker University has entered an agreement with the Madl family to purchase The Lodge Motel located at 502 Ames St in Baldwin City, Kan. Baker has plans to renovate The Lodge Motel into student housing and is set to have students move in for the fall semester.

Baker University purchases The Lodge for student housing

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor May 8, 2024

In March, Baker University announced they entered an agreement with the Madl family to acquire The Lodge for student housing. The Lodge is a locally owned motel and RV park with a 9-hole mini golf course...

Three new minors have been proposed for the fall semester. Director of Library Services Melanie Massey is leading Library Information Science. Professor Myra Holt is leading photography. The Wellness minor is led by the Department Chair of Applied Health Sciences Dr. Erin Holt.

Faculty senate approves three new minor proposals for Fall 2024

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor May 8, 2024

Baker University’s faculty senate met in March and reviewed proposals for new minors offered to students. The faculty senate approved three minors to move on to the next stage; approval from the board...

Professor Myra Holt discusses the addition of the new photography minor

Story by Emma Berkley, Staff Writer April 21, 2024

A new minor will be coming to the Baker University course catalog in fall of 2024. The creative arts department will add the digital photography minor to the 2024 course catalog. Myra Holt, Assistant Professor...

Emma with her husband Billy Wagemaker, '20, and parents Laura (Jamison) Pundt, '91, and Tim Pundt, '88, in front of Parmenter Hall. Photo courtesy of Emma Wagemaker.

Director of Student Life joins City of Lawrence Parks and Rec

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor April 14, 2024

Baker University’s Director of Student Life, Emma Wagemaker, has accepted a position with the City of Lawrence. She is set to begin her new role on April 22, with her last day at Baker being April...

Dr. William Duncan enjoying the eclipse during his last semester at Baker University.

Beloved Baker professor accepts job at Kansas University

Story by Alyssa Lamb and Jacob Slobodzian April 9, 2024

After over 10 years of teaching at Baker University, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dr. William Duncan is moving on to his next adventure. Duncan has accepted a position as an Assistant Professor of...

Baldwin renovates community recreation center

March 31, 2024

On this stand-alone segment, Kyle Newman and Macie Albright interview Mayor Casey Simoneau and Rec. Commission Director Matt McClure about the new recreation center being built and its potential new uses...

The Word with Meg Qualls – Feb. 23, 2024

February 26, 2024

On this week's episode of The Word, we get an inside look at the sports canned food drive tower competition and an up-to-date sports report.

Sophomore Julie Coffey, Senior Taylor Evans and Senior Abby Halstead gather in the NLC classroom.

NLC RA team host coloring night

Story by Madi Weaver, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

On Tuesday, Feb. 20th, the New Living Center Resident Assistant team hosted an adult coloring night. Sophomores Julie Coffey, Garrett Shoemaker, Junior Kaylie Reese, and Seniors Taylor Evans, Ben Stubblefield...

Vice President of Mungano Lee Marshall reads a poem to attendees.

Mungano hosts Black Lives Matter vigil

Story by Kolbie Christensen, Social Media Manager February 22, 2024

On Feb. 21, Mungano, Baker University’s multicultural organization, hosted a Black Lives Matter Vigil in Osborne Chapel. The purpose of the vigil is to honor those who have been lost to racial discrimination...

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