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The Baker Orange

Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange

Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange

The Visitors center located across the street from Collings Gym.

Counseling Center offers support for Baker students

Story by Madi Weaver, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

The transition from high school to college is not always easy, and that's why Baker University offers resources for students who may be struggling. Dr. Tim Hodges, Director of the counseling center, and...

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...

Baker University continues to see scam emails in students' inboxes

Baker University continues to see scam emails in students’ inboxes

Story by Kolbie Christensen, Social Media Manager February 16, 2024

Throughout the last three semesters, Baker University students might have noticed an increase in scam emails. Emails pretending to be from other students asking for money or for them to click a link and...

Baldwin City Beer Company creates College Nights

Baldwin City Beer Company creates College Nights

Story by Madi Weaver, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

One of the newest establishments in Baldwin City, Kan., is opening its doors specifically to college students.  The Baldwin City Beer Company, BCBC for short, hosts College Night starting at 8 p.m....

2024 Interterm recap

2024 Interterm recap

Story by Emma Berkley, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

Interterm 2024 wrapped up during the final week of January. Many different classes were available for students to take here on campus, from the comfort of their homes or in a different country. Dr....

A photo collage of the Zeta Phi Beta's original founders to the Divine 9 Sorority.

Zeta Phi Beta (Divine 9 Sorority) returns as a campus organization

Story by Annabelle Davis, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

As the Spring semester begins to unfold, events and organizations are beginning to be scheduled. Zeta Phi Beta, a Divine 9 sorority on campus, has planned to return to Baker after being absent since 2017. The...

Housing application opens for Baker student body

Housing application opens for Baker student body

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

Housing applications for the Fall 2024 semester opened Feb. 1 and are accessible for all current and incoming students. Baker University is a four-year residential campus, meaning all undergraduate students...

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

The Word with Taylor Nicholson – Dec. 8, 2023

December 11, 2023

On this week's episode of The Word, we get an interview with the basketball teams, a look at how student life is getting people into the holiday spirit and an inside look at what students favorite holiday...

Alpha Delta Kappa placed a blue box at Baldwin City Library for the community to donate books to the book drive.

Alpha Delta Kappa Collegiate Club hosts first book drive at Baker Campus

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Staff Writer November 27, 2023

Alpha Delta Kappa Collegiate Club extended its first chapter in Kansas at Baker University. Their first event with both Baker University and Baldwin City was a book drive with drop box locations across...

Student Academic Success team offers students support in all areas of school

Student Academic Success team offers students support in all areas of school

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Staff Writer November 27, 2023

Student Academic Success (SAS) helps students develop better study habits, time management skills, tutor services, and more. With almost a whole new team, SAS is working to bring new engaging ideas to...

Keeping Organized in Times of Academic Stress

Keeping Organized in Times of Academic Stress

Story by Annabelle Davis, Staff Writer November 19, 2023

It is officially to the point in the semester when midterms are completed, and what can feel like a work overload is upon us. As the work starts to become steady, students' stress levels begin to become...

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