The Baker Orange

The Word with Max Dutton – Sept. 25

September 27, 2022

In this week's episode, we will take a look at Homecoming festivities, find out what music Baker students listen to, and fill you in on all you need to know with the Baker Orange News Rundown.

Casino Night is hosted by Baker Universitys Student Activities council in the Student Union Cafeteria at 8 p.m. Students were able to come play games, eat snacks and win prizes.

Student Activities Council hosts Casino Night

Story by Aalia Khan, Staff Photographer September 27, 2022

Baker University Student Activities Council (SAC) hosted Casino Night in Harter Union Cafeteria on Friday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. Casino Night was the final activity for the week of Homecoming put on by...

Taking the lead, a yoga instructor from the local OmGrown yoga studio demonstrates a balance exercise to sunrise yoga participants.

Sunrise Yoga goes on despite rain

Story by Caitlin Mooney, Staff photographer September 26, 2022

Sunrise Yoga, sponsored by Baker's Student Activities Council, returned for another year during Homecoming week. However, it looked different than years past due to cool and rainy fall weather. The...

The Word With Max Dutton – Sept. 9, 2022

September 10, 2022

On this week’s episode we will take a look at some hidden gems around campus, get a behind-the-scenes look at a local yoga studio and update you on the news from over the summer!

On Saturday May 7, the Forever Orange Gala was hosted for Alumni, Faculty and students to celebrate Bakers largest and most successful fundraiser in history.

Historic Forever Orange campaign comes to an end

Story by Maya Hodison, Will Hanson, and Emma Howard May 12, 2022

On May 7, Baker University celebrated the conclusion of the Forever Orange Campaign, which has been described as Baker's "most ambitious fundraising campaign" to date. The Forever Orange Gala in Kansas...

The Word With Max Dutton – May 11, 2022

May 11, 2022

On this week’s episode we will take a look at how an anonymous posting app has taken Baker by storm, look into the future of the Art department, and see how students are using summer internships to gain...

To continue the legacy of late Baker University Admissions Counselor Deeva Sharma, The Deeva Joy Sharma Memorial Foundation is created by Sharmas sister Neha Doshi and her family. The foundation will include a scholarship called the Deeva J. Sharma Endowed Fund and will open to all female students at Baker.

Memorial Foundation created in honor of admissions counselor Deeva Sharma

Story by Kolbie Christensen, Staff Writer May 3, 2022

Over a year since Baker University Admissions Counselor Deeva Sharma was killed in a car accident, her legacy continues. The Deeva Joy Sharma Memorial Foundation was created in March 2021 by Sharma's sister,...

At the beginning of March, it was announced the Nil Nielsen would be taking over as the head volleyball coach. Nielsen was previously the volunteer assistant coach at Kansas University

Volleyball team welcomes new head coach

Story by Emiliano Navarro, Staff Writer April 29, 2022

On Wednesday, March 2, Athletic Director Nate Houser announced the hiring of Nils Nielsen as the next head volleyball coach at Baker University.  Growing up in Fallbrook, Calif., Nielsen attended Fallbrook...

Inge Balch helps senior art student Talon Strouhal with a glaze. This semester marks Balchs final one at Baker.

Art department undergoes changes

Story by Liam H. Flake, Staff Writer April 26, 2022

Inge Balch, professor of art at Baker University, will be retiring after the spring 2022 semester. Balch has been a professor at Baker for the last 34 years and in that time has been responsible for the...

Bakers book store located in the Union is undergoing changes. It will reopen in July under sole management from the University.

Baker University bookstore undergoes new changes

Story by Kolbie Christensen, Staff Writer April 21, 2022

For the 2022-2023 school year and beyond, the Baker University bookstore will look a little different from years past. Gone with the textbooks, the on-ground store will only sell merchandise and all textbooks...

Baker University successfully completed its HLC visit in November and will be monitored over the next few years as they use feedback to improve.

Baker University granted continued accreditation with interim monitoring

Story by Emma Howard, Social Media Editor April 21, 2022

In November 2021, Baker University participated in its 10-year Comprehensive Evaluation and Reaffirmation Visit with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). During this process, the university is rigorously...

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