The Baker Orange

Girardi gets booted, wins highest honor

Story by Kristopher McDonald • November 16, 2006

Former Florida Marlins manager Joe Girardi was recently named the 2006 National League Manager of the Year. Does that statement sound weird to anyone else? Imagine your peers considering your work to be among the best in the nation in your field, and your boss just fires you.

Week’s events spread diversity

November 16, 2006

As International Education Week comes to a close, Baker University students and faculty have expressed positive feelings toward the activities held. The week was complete with a series of trivia questions, an international movie series, foreign language tables in the cafeteria during lunch, a global awareness fair and an international flag contest.

Club to raise awareness

November 16, 2006

During three days of events Nov. 27 to Nov. 29, one campus organization is hoping to create international awareness. The World Information and Response Effort, a campus organization that strives to raise awareness of international issues, will sponsor events to make students aware of land mines and unexploded ordinance, junior Tim Haynes said.

‘Upsetting’ play to hit BU stage

Story by Sam Dester • November 16, 2006

Students will not be able to distance themselves from the 'upsetting' themes of Alpha Psi Omega's new production. The play "The Distance from Here" by Neil LaBute will open 7.30pm today in Darby-Hope Theater, with shows on Saturday and Sunday as well, senior Cole Ridley said.

KNBU radio shows now under A&E

November 16, 2006

Check the A & E section of thebakerorange.com regularly for MP3 recordings of KNBU radio shows. The complete show with public service announcements can be easily downloaded and saved on your computer or iPod.

Tree, boxes boost good will

Story by Kirbee Yost • November 16, 2006

Baker University students looking to spread holiday cheer to less fortunate children in the Baldwin City area and around the world have two opportunities over the next few weeks. The Baker University Student Education Association is sponsoring Operation Christmas Child as part of International Education Week.

Accept commercialism; embrace holidays

Story by Kirbee Yost • November 16, 2006

The Christmas season is on its way, but for some of us, it has already arrived. No matter when the festivities show up, a dark cloud lurks overhead, sending holiday merry-makers into a snit of idealism: commercialism. I love Christmas more than most, and for me, it is a holiday of all the warm, fuzzy things celebrated in feel-good movies and perky songs.

Take time to enjoy Thanksgiving break

November 16, 2006

As Thanksgiving break is quickly approaching, Baker University students should be dreaming about turkey and stuffing, but unfortunately most of us are probably dreaming of final papers and projects. Back in August when we started the semester and got our syllabuses, we saw that we had until after Thanksgiving break to get our major work done.

Loss to Lindenwood ends ‘Cats’ run

November 16, 2006

The final game of the Baker University volleyball team's season was determined by the regional loss against Lindenwood University Tuesday, and for the seniors, the loss made it the last game of their college careers. Senior Jenifer Koelzer, who was named Heart of America Athletic Conference setter of the year and also an All-American candidate, said the game did not quite go as hoped.

From KNBU: Being Cocky with Ferrell and Rockey

November 16, 2006

Click the link to the right to listen to an MP3 recording of the November 11, 2006 episode of "Being Cocky."

Christmas to come to Art Affair in new show

Story by Sam Dester • November 16, 2006

Baker University students will have an opportunity to see the artwork of former students and local community members. Junior Jill Gyulafia, who works at Art Affair, Baker's student-run art gallery, said the Chistmas show, which will feature photography and a few ceramics pieces, will open from 6 p.

Baker students conduct research projects

November 16, 2006

A number of Baker University students have been focusing on polls this semester - not ones concerning government elections, but surveys centered on student research projects for psychology, political science and sociology classes. Assistant Professor of Psychology Marc Carter teaches one of the classes that has been conducting surveys.