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ParMentors get new post

ParMentors get new post

Story by Tricia Shelton February 15, 2007
Baker University's parMentor organization has a fresh roster and an updated list of responsibilities for the spring semester, as the new position of banquet server takes on parMentors' former duties. Nancy Richard, volunteer chair and head of the parMentor organization, said the group's new duty is to be official student hosts of the university.
Studio opens gallerys season

Studio opens gallery’s season

Story by Sharon Stauffer February 8, 2007
The Baker University Holt-Russell Gallery made its semester debut opening Tuesday in Parmenter Hall featuring ceramics and tapestries from Red Star Studios Ceramic Center in Kansas City, Mo. Program Director for Art Inge Balch said featuring work from students and professionals at Red Star Studios was a good way for Baker students, especially those in art classes, to start off the semester.

Annual music awards return on Sunday

Story by Kristin Babcock February 8, 2007
The Grammy Awards rarely prove to show the future of music. In fact, many of the artists and songs recognized through nominations and performances have already reached claw-your-eye-out status for even the most dedicated radio listeners. But even with the several-second delay and the overwhelming mainstream-ness of the event, there still may be a few moments that prove to be entertaining enough to cause you to wait to change the channel.
Faculty to vote on sabbaticals

Faculty to vote on sabbaticals

Story by Sharon Stauffer February 8, 2007
The Baker University Faculty Senate's first meeting of the semester continued processes furthering the development of the university and left some members pondering new policy ideas and changes. Associate Professor of Sociology Timothy Buzzell tabled a motion that, if passed, will expand sabbaticals provisions.

Apathy kills efforts to effect life changes

Story by Adkins, Dominique February 1, 2007
Yet another year has come and gone, and once again, I fail to feel any different. Despite my best intentions, I will probably not stop procrastinating, my room will remain something my mother would scorn at, and those few extra pounds I promised myself I would get rid of last year will most likely just gain a few friends in the next eleven months or so.

American citizens should do more to fight for rights with free speech

February 1, 2007
I don't know much about our country. I always forget the double "e" double "z" in Condoleezza Rice's name, any attempt on my part to list the Supreme Court judges would surely go down in flames, and a mildly bright kindergartner could put me to shame in a "name the 50 states" battle.

Higher education a must on future political agenda

February 1, 2007
The 109th U.S. House of Representatives sent a message when it passed a bill Jan. 17 to cut student loan interest rates in half among a barrage of other bills. The message may have been nothing more, but it was nonetheless a statement of intent to shift political attention away from international dispute and to put a new-found emphasis on domestic policy.

Congress discusses loan costs

February 1, 2007
It ain't cheap to get educated. However, with a series of congressional measures, that may not be the case for long. The financial obligations of students are often the topic of conversation on campus and around the nation, even though that sum often doesn't become a reality until after graduation - about six months to be exact.
Mulvane makeover moves along

Mulvane makeover moves along

February 1, 2007
When the doors to a made-over Mulvane Hall open within the next few years, it will feature more space for academic endeavors and student interaction, Baker University President Pat Long said. As an exterior design was completed this week by Steve Troester, the architect for the project with Peckham Guyton Albers & Vietz, Inc.

Applicants interview for sociology position

Story by Sharon Stauffer February 1, 2007
The search for a full-time professor of sociology is under way as the Baker University Department of Social Sciences has sifted through applications and moved on to interviewing candidates on campus. "The sociology position is to replace (former professor Robert Miller) who retired after 35 years," Timothy Buzzell, associate professor of sociology and chair of the search committee, said.
Roberts balances school, track

Roberts balances school, track

Story by Caitlin Stevenson January 25, 2007
All-Heart of America Athletic Conference runner LaTasha Roberts has managed to balance a winning track career with participation in school and multiple campus organizations. Now a senior, Roberts was recruited for the track team as a freshman and has been running all four years of her time at Baker.

IFC to start fresh in spring semester

January 25, 2007
When Interfraternity Council has its first official meetings of the semester Tuesday, it will be quite different. Bryan VanOsdale, director of greek life, said IFC has been working on a new structure for the semester. On Dec. 5, IFC elected junior Scot Rogers as its new president.
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