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Black fraternity considered

May 4, 2006
An informational meeting about starting a chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, a historically black fraternity, at Baker University was scheduled for Thursday, Residence Life Coordinator Henderson Hill said. Hill, an active member of the fraternity, said when he started work at Baker, he made it a point to not mention his fraternity connection.
Schefflers BU top five

Scheffler’s BU top five

Story by Kathy Scheffler • May 4, 2006
Editor's note: This is the last in a two-part column series about lessons Scheffler has learned in college. 5. Procrastination is not a bad habit, it's a necessity. I have spent four years with a constant feeling of guilt for not starting papers weeks in advance or not doing my reading until those short five minutes before class.
A special kind of superhero

A special kind of superhero

May 4, 2006
Look, up in the sky. It's a bird. It's a plane. It's... OK, no. He looks nothing like a bird or a plane. And, with an orange polo and khaki shorts instead of a cape, he probably can't fly. But Baldwin City resident Ande Parks is very familiar with those who can.

Infomercials entertaining

Story by Trenton Keim • May 4, 2006
I love infomercials. I say this with pride, as not only do they aid with my insomnia, but they also are masters in marketing. They allow an individual a chance to see new and questionable products available for purchase, enabling the economy and nation we live in to keep truckin'.

Roman celebration planned by BVLLA

May 4, 2006
The Baker University Lifeless Language Association will be hosting a Circus Maximus event Saturday in the Collins Center parking lot. The events will begin with a chariot race using Radio Flyer wagons at 1 p.m. Other events include a foot race at 2 p.m. and a gladitorial fight at 3 p.
Drama queens (and kings)

Drama queens (and kings)

May 4, 2006
Five students were scheduled to join Alpha Psi Omega, Baker University's honorary theater society, Thursday to complete the society's initiation week. Sophomore Ashley Pike said she was extremely honored to receive a bid for initiation. "I'm excited to be involved," Pike said.

Students to enroll in BU summer school

Story by Kyle Ferrell • May 4, 2006
While some Baker University students kick up their feet and relax this summer, many will be continuing their education for a couple of months as they enroll in a number of summer school courses. Director of Records Ruth Miller said she still expects many more students to enroll.

Jacob Lawrence to present art show at BU during Baldwin civil war event

Story by Lesley Gill • May 4, 2006
This summer Baker University's Holt/Russell Gallery will be home to an exhibit by artist Jacob Lawrence. The exhibit consists of Lawrence's "The John Brown Series" which are 22 prints organized by the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio.

Overheard

May 2, 2006
"I just wish it could have gone on the 12th, the 13th, the 14th, the 15th, the 16th, the 17th. We can go on and on. Like they say, no pain, no gain. America, you lost. I won." --Zacarias Moussaoui about the 9/11 attacks at his trial "My dad was my best friend and greatest role model, and I will miss him deeply.
Academic honorees named

Academic honorees named

April 28, 2006
Baker University students were awarded honors Sunday at the Academic Honors Ceremony in Rice Auditorium.
Mungano assigns new positions

Mungano assigns new positions

Story by Julie Hedrick • April 28, 2006
Baker University's multicultural organization, Mungano, recently elected four new officers to take on leadership positions in the organization for next year.

Weddings relocated

April 28, 2006
A tornado tore through Lawrence March 12, ruining numerous buildings. 60 percent of the University of Kansas' buildings were damaged, which devastated many wedding couples plans of marriage on KU's campus.
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