The Baker Orange

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.

Students named to Cardinal Key for community service

April 28, 2006

Ten new members were inducted into Baker University's chapter of Cardinal Key National Honor Society April 20.

Greek Philosophy

April 28, 2006

As the sun set over Rice Auditorium Monday night, members of greek houses and independents alike went crazy over scantily clad candidates vying for the title of Mr. BU. Monday evening in Rice Auditorium. The moon, and perhaps the audience, grew hazy Wednesday as members of greek organizations gave their best lip-synced impersonations of famous rockers and rollers.

Pretty Girls cook up clever, catchy album

April 28, 2006

Take one part fancy, one part fury, mix with frantic instrumentation and a voice which alone speaks volumes, and you'll have only a portion of the recipe used in Elan Vital, the latest from rockers Pretty Girls Make Graves. The indie group stirs things up a bit on its first album in three years, which features 12 tracks of pulse charging, electronically augmented tunes.

Scheffler discusses top 10

Story by Kathy Scheffler • April 28, 2006

I had a hard time thinking about what I would write for my last column. This time of year, my head is constantly running through everything I have to finish before I leave for summer.

New fraternity needs support

Story by The Orange staff • April 28, 2006

ÂPlain and simple, diversity is an integral aspect of progressivism and the need to grow and expand. Currently, Baker University is making great strides at further integrating this campus. For the past several years, historically black fraternities and sororities have been trying to create a niche in Baker's greek system.

Freedom of speech essential

Story by The Orange staff • April 28, 2006

Once again, the editorial board of the Orange would like to address a matter concerning students' rights.

Activism encouraged at BU

Story by The Baker Orange Staff • March 4, 2006

On Monday, thousands of people joined in a mass protest against potential tightened immigration laws. The participants stayed home from school and work, and many took to the streets to make their opinion known. According to the New York Times, one Chicago high school had only 17 percent attendance.