The Baker Orange

Residence hall staffs announced

March 22, 2007

Now that the long-awaited process of interviewing has finally ended, the 2007-2008 resident assistants and hall directors have been announced. Associate Dean of Students Shelby Coxon said several people contribute to the decision-making process, including students who have formerly held RA positions.

Durant needs to stay, earn education and championship

March 22, 2007

With the end of the University of Texas' season comes the question: is Kevin Durant going to turn pro or stick around for a few more years? Durant, a 6-foot-10 swingman, is every coach's dream. He can shoot from behind the arc and post up on the big men inside.

Four “underachieve” at national meet

Story by Matulka, P.J. • March 22, 2007

While students were on spring break, four track athletes were focused on their strides at the national meet, and the rest of the team took a break from in-state competition. Senior Brent Randle competed in the triple jump and long jump, sophomore Richie Bryant competed in the 60-meter dash, sophomore Chelsey Ornburn competed in the pole vault, and freshman Ashlee Miller made her national debut in the pentathlon.

Roberts named BU@150 speaker

Story by Sharon Stauffer • March 22, 2007

Cokie Roberts, a political analyst for ABC News and National Public Radio, has been chosen to deliver the keynote address at convocation Sept. 18, 2007, as part of Baker University's BU@150 celebration and as the featured speaker in the Loreine Collins Dietrich Distinguished Lecture Series.

DeSpain leads students to aid Alabama

March 22, 2007

Nine students, two faculty members and one daughter traveled to Baldwin County, Alabama, to help build houses for Habitat for Humanity during spring break. This year, the number of students making the trip was low, so instead of getting a bus, the group saved money by flying to Alabama.

Strong women to be celebrated

March 22, 2007

At 7 p.m. Wednesday at Espress Yourself, 19 women nominated by the Baker University community will be recognized as the second group of women of strength. Coordinator of Women's Programs Tracy Williams said she sent a campus wide e-mail asking people to nominate those they think of as women of strength.

‘Cats have forgettable Texas trip

Story by McDonald, Kristopher • March 22, 2007

After jumping out of the gate with a 4-3 record, the Wildcat softball team hit a large bump in the road going 1-7 over spring break. To start the weeklong break, the 'Cats headed south to play in the Hilltopper Classic in Austin, Texas, where they were the only NAIA school competing in the tournament.

Friendly Baker image sullied by bad behavior

March 22, 2007

The Monday before spring break, I along with about half the students on campus, was required to attend an informational presentation about the possibility of a flu pandemic given by a visitor to our campus. The meeting lasted about 45 minutes, and I couldn't help but be appalled at the crowd's reaction.

Event encourages spring break safety

Story by Caitlin Stevenson • March 8, 2007

With the long-awaited break just hours away, Baker University's spring break safety party Tuesday got students thinking about the importance of making good choices while enjoying the week. Students had the opportunity to enter a drawing to win a $20 dollar gift card to Best Buy by signing a pledge to not drink and drive and could try their luck at walking a straight line wearing the Fatal Vision goggles, which gave the illusion they were intoxicated.

From KNBU TV: Inside Baker show four

March 8, 2007

Click the links below to watch this week's episode of Inside Baker. The links will take you to the YouTube uploads of the show, which means you don't have to download the program.

Destructive language must be silenced

Story by Dominique Adkins • March 8, 2007

Gay. Fag. Queer. When did Americans become so politically correct? (Note heavy use of sarcasm.) The American public is really big on freedom. Everyone wants things like the freedom of religion, the freedom of press, the freedom of assembly and the freedom to petition the government for the redress of grievances - what, not that one? Oh.

From KNBU TV: Wildcat Chat show four

March 8, 2007

Click the links below to watch this week's episode of Wildcat Chat. The links will take you to the YouTube uploads of the show, which means you don't have to download the program and can watch it immediately.