PACE program to increase sexual assault awareness
Story by Halle Morrell, Social Media Editor
October 29, 2019
Baker University has received a $300,000 government grant from the United States Department of Justice to implement a Prevention Awareness and Campus Education (PACE) project surrounding sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking (SADDVS). The goals of this program are to reduce...
Baker students meet internet sensation Mason Ramsey
Story by Nathan Hills, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
“It’s all happened so fast, but it’s been amazing” Mason Ramsey said, describing his transition from performing in Walmart to going on a nationwide tour. Ramsey is currently touring the United States for his “How’s Your Girl & How’s Your Family Pt. 2” tour. The tour, which has stops...
Baker buys old Phi Mu building
Story by Megan Stover, Staff Writer
October 26, 2019
For nearly 10 years, The Alumni Center has been a feature of Baker University. Now, it will become a permanent feature as Baker University enters a two-year lease-to-own agreement. Danielle Jones Rease, vice president of advancement for Baker University, said the university has been finalizing its’...
Campus fights chlamydia outbreak
Story by Halle Morrell, Social Media Editor
October 24, 2019
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are shown to be at their highest in college-aged individuals. In the case of the commonly-known disease chlamydia, this is especially true. At Baker University in particular, there has been a significant rise in cases of chlamydia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 1,06...
Campus struggles to maintain student facilities
Story by Halle Morrell, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019
If there is one thing that Baker University is most proud of, it would be its historical heritage. However, students are quick to amend that while the buildings should be historic, the amenities should not be. To help keep students up to date on the best ways to utilize student facility resources, university...
New Mattel dolls go against gender stereotypes
Story by Megan Stover, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
Mattel, the creator of Barbie, is making big strides towards gender inclusivity with their new line of gender-neutral dolls. Total Equality Alliance President Jesse Gardner thinks the dolls are important because they give kids a way to express themselves. “I think the dolls are awesome because fo...
Vacant lot becomes a downtown attraction
Story by Nathan Hills, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
Baldwin City will be developing the vacant lot on the 700 block of High Street, in between the Baldwin City Post Office and Lumberyard Art Center. The development, named the “Lotatorium”, will feature a variety of amenities for the citizens of Baldwin City to use. Baldwin City Councilman and Chair...
New bookstore, bar, coffee shop: The Nook, set to open
Story by Lily Stephens, Video Editor
October 8, 2019
On Sept. 13 The Nook, a new bookstore, bar and coffee shop, held its soft opening. The shop is located in a recently renovated older building on the corner of High St. and Grove St. This new Baldwin City business is owned by Niki Manbeck, Manbeck also owns a publishing company and was looking for a way...
Career Services utilizes new job board platform
Story by Nathan Hills, Staff Writer
October 8, 2019
Handshake is the new job board application used by the Career Services department at Baker University. This application is replacing College Central Network, which was the previous job posting application used on Baker’s campus. “We’ve always has some kind of place for students to look for jobs,”...
Sixteen Eleven Boutique brings style to Baldwin
Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
Kristin Walters is an orthodontic assistant by day and an online boutique owner by night. In May of 2019, she launched Sixteen Eleven Boutique. The name “Sixteen Eleven” came from her parents’ home address. Walters prides herself on selling trendy clothes and accessories. She describes the style of ...
Softball hires new head coach
Story by Halle Morrell, Social Media Editor
October 1, 2019
Over the summer, Baker University softball underwent a change in coaching staff. Following the 2019 season, former head coach Jamie Stanclift took a position at Wingate University in North Carolina, leaving a large opening to be filled. Head softball coach Dana Goss has taken over the team for the 2020...
Bishop Quayle Bible Collection: A history
Story by Megan Stover, Staff Writer
September 28, 2019
The Quayle Bible Collection is a collection of Bibles and religious manuscripts that were donated to Baker University by Bishop Quayle in his will in 1925. Kim Quayle, Baker University alumna and great-great granddaughter of Bishop Quayle, said she remembers stories from her childhood about Bishop Quayle. “I’ve...
