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Sept. 11, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center.

Remembering 9/11: twenty years later

Story by Colbie Fairley, Staff Writer and Photographer September 11, 2021

Looking Back On Sept. 11, 2001, the United States stood still. As citizens went about their normal schedules of dropping their children off at school, driving to work and enjoying their days, little...

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Darcy Russell admires Shabana Kausers work titled Identity. Kausers art exhibition Dupatta: Journeys of Life and Cultural Identity was featured on Bakers campus beginning in early September.

Holt-Russell Gallery hosts “Dupatta” exhibition

Story by Maggie Young, Photographer and Staff Writer September 10, 2021

“Dupatta: Journeys of Life and Cultural Identity” is a new art exhibition located inside the Holt-Russell Gallery on Baker University’s campus. It features original art pieces by artist Shabana...

Irwin Hall residents were evacuated late Monday night as the Baldwin City volunteer Fire Department responded to the call. A seizure was reported around the time and location of the evacuation. It is unknown whether or not the two incidents are related.

Series of fire alarms lead to several evacuations

Story by Emma Howard, Social Media Editor September 8, 2021

Over the course of the long weekend, Baker University residence halls faced a series of unrelated fire alarm evacuations. On Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, students were evacuated for various amounts...

Baker implements new academic advising process

Baker implements new academic advising process

Story by Gabriel Lopez, Staff Writer September 8, 2021

The Fall 2021 semester marks the implementation of a new academic advising process at Baker University. Interested faculty members can be trained to serve as academic advisors for students. Most freshmen...

The common spaces and suites of Irwin Hall were renovated over the summer, receiving new carpet, paint, and furniture.

Irwin Hall undergoes summer renovations

Story by Hunter Finerty and Kinsley Alley September 7, 2021

  This summer, while many students and faculty enjoyed their summers away from campus, a major renovation project was underway at Irwin Hall. Completed in just three weeks, the renovation included...

Baker University is doing their part in slowing the spread of the pandemic by offering free Covid-19 vaccinations.

Baker University hosts more COVID-19 vaccination clinics, with the rise of the delta variant

Story by Gabriel Lopez, Staff Writer August 26, 2021

Baker University has partnered with Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health to offer students and Baldwin City residents the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for free. Shortly after the COVID-19...

Bill Bridges and Dale Knepper of Bubba & The Boys Barbeque prepare a pulled pork sandwich for a customer. Bridges and Knepper have competed at a variety of locations around the Baldwin City area including Paola, Gardner, Olathe, Lansing and more.

Baldwin City hosts Smoke on the Bricks

Story by Emma Howard, Social Media Editor August 23, 2021

Smoke on the Bricks is the annual barbeque competition sponsored by Rice Precision in Baldwin City. This year was the third year for the event. Teams set up food trucks and tents as early as 9 a.m. on...

Baker University has been founded on United States history, but five unique spots on campus have especially important stories to tell.

Baker University is founded in history

Story by Halle Morrell, Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2021

Every structure found on Baker University's campus holds some form of historical impact. However, there are some special buildings that have an even vaster importance. Some of these include Parmenter Hall,...

Freshman Trinity Gilbert with her personalized Baker canvas that she created at the event.

SAC Study Break eases finals stress

Story by Kenzie Kuhlmann, Photographer May 20, 2021

Kaitlyn Powell started as Baker Universitys new Assistant Director of Student Activities on May 3.

Baker University welcomes Kaitlyn Powell as new Assistant Director of Student Activities

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer May 18, 2021

Baker University welcomed Kaitlyn Powell to the Baker family on May 3. Powell is the newest addition to the student life team, fulfilling the role of Assistant Director of Student Activities. Starting...

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