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The Baker Orange

Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange

Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is coming to Baker University

Story by Emma Berkley and Meg Qualls October 15, 2024

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is coming to Baker University. Baker University Student Senate approved the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FCA, on campus. Co-Presidents, senior Abbie Jones and junior...

Baker University welcomes new head tennis coach, Jacob Mishkin. Mishkin is set to lead both the men's and women's teams in the 2024-2025 season.

Baker tennis program welcomes new coach Jacob Mishkin

Story by Ava Czerniak, Radio Host September 28, 2024

As the Baker University tennis program gears up for the start of the season, both new and returning players are getting used to a new system. Some athletes were taken by surprise when they were contacted...

Outside of the shop with the new Uplift signage.

The change from 133 Coffee to Uplift Coffee

Story by Elly Lee, Radio Host September 28, 2024

Uplift Coffee, a small family-owned business based in Lawrence, Kan., has found its way to Baldwin City, taking over what used to be 133 Coffee located at 112 6th Street, Baldwin City, Kan. next to...

Photo Courtesy of Nicholaus Pumphrey

Quayle and the Quran

Story by Isaac Hudson, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

Every fall, the Quayle Bible Collection prepares to unveil its new exhibit. The collection was gifted to Baker in 1925 by former student, professor and president William Quayle. It contains “more than...

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Darcy Russell presented as part of Student Activities Council Last Lecture series. The event took place in Rice Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Sept. 17.

Dean Russell presents “A love letter to Baker Students”

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor September 18, 2024

Student Activities Council hosted the fall 2024 Last Lecture featuring Dr. Darcy Russell in Rice Auditorium on Sept. 17 . The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences started her session on patterns and...

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...

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