The Baker Orange

Science department receives grant

Story by Courtney Servaes • January 25, 2007

When Assistant Professor of Biology Randy Miller began his teaching stint at Baker University, he was working to obtain a grant supporting undergraduate studies in the biology field. This grant, which would allot four institutions $600,000, is distributed by the National Science Foundation.

Provost search under way

January 25, 2007

With four colleges, a growing student population and high fundraising ambitions, Baker University President Pat Long has been busy. But her load will be lightened soon, at least if the search for a provost goes as planned, she said. Harold Kolenbrander, the same academic search consultant used in the search that resulted in Long's appointment to president of the university, arrived on campus Monday to begin the search process for a university provost.

Diving into interterm

January 25, 2007

Interterm, the three-week "mini-term" in January that provides an opportunity for Baker University students to seek internship experience or add an extra three-hour course to their transcripts, is often met with mixed views from Baker students. Some students say they enjoy interterm.

Ziegler becomes full-time fixture

January 25, 2007

It's been said that the longer a title, the more important the administrator. However, when Rand Ziegler got his most recent promotion, he lost one word - interim. Beginning this semester, Ziegler will move to full-time dean of the Baker University College of Arts and Sciences.

Book boom

January 25, 2007

Senior Brian Bertelsen searches for his textbooks for the semester in the Baker University Bookstore Wednesday morning.

Avila Eagles end Wildcat winning streak

January 25, 2007

A four-game winning streak came to a roaring halt after the Avila University Eagles beat the men's basketball team for the second time this season in a 77-75 overtime loss on Saturday. The Wildcats, who had won their last three conference games, gave the Eagles the second of their only two conference wins thus far.

Faculty changes on horizon

January 25, 2007

Baker University is seeing many changes this year within the faculty through retirement, additions and resignations. Tom Conoley, assistant professor of computer science, and Andrew Driscoll, assistant professor of art, are both resigning after the spring semester.

Damp, dark, dreary winter season brings more colds and lower spirits

January 25, 2007

The dark winter season can bring on increased sickness and even depression if we don't treat our bodies right, Director of Student Health Services Ruth Sarna said. Sarna said it is a common misconception that colds are formed from being out in the cold weather.

Athletes acquire experience

Story by P.J. Matulka • January 25, 2007

The first meet of the indoor track season was an opportunity for the athletes to become acquainted to competition before they were met with some of the best athletes they will face this season in the second meet at the Iowa State Invitational. "(The Graceland Invitational) was an early season meet," head coach Rob Mallinder said.

Looking for leaders

January 25, 2007

Student Activities Council President Jon Affalter, senior, talks with senior Jon Xenos at the Student Leadership Fair in the Harter Union Wednesday. The fair informed students of various leadership opportunities available at Baker.

Bipartisan Orange must end

Story by Sam Dester • January 25, 2007

Students have written about many political issues in the Baker Orange over the past four years. The columns that have appeared here have often taken the form of vitriolic denunciations or gloating, lauding praise of a particular position or action taken.

Humanitarian causes forgotten

Story by Andrew Hodges • January 25, 2007

Our generation has never had someone to grasp onto politically. We were too young for Clinton, Gore didn't get exciting until last year, and John Kerry was the answer for a previous generation - one that apparently forgot everything it had lived through. I say this while recognizing that our generation is still quite young; we have only voted in one presidential race.