Wildcats dominate Missouri Valley Vikings
Story by Justin Toumberlin, Assistant Photo Editor
November 7, 2018
Filed under Football, Galleries, Showcase, Sports
The Wildcats run through the Missouri Valley Vikings Nov. 3 at Liston Stadium with a 73-14 victory. Sophomore JD Woods ran for 284 yards and four touchdowns and sophomore Marco Aquinaga collected 219 total yards and two touchdowns. The 'Cats defense was led by seniors Indie Allen and Kegan Schumann,...
Students bring back leadership skills from conference
Story by Sarah Day, News Editor
November 7, 2018
On Oct. 7 and 8, seniors Maddy Lutz and Hannah Tolliver attended the Women in Educational Leadership Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska along with Assistant Professor of Education Charlsie Prosser. Tolliver said a variety of people attended the conference, but that she believes she and Maddy were the yo...
Enrollment requires more student housing
Story by Sarah Day, News Editor
November 6, 2018
More students are attending Baker University, and the increase in enrollment requires more housing for those students. Director of Residence Life Nick Goodman explained that 504 of 849 students live in on-campus housing, causing the residence options to be at 94.6 percent capacity as of Fall 2018....
University offers alternative health care services
Story by Lily Stephens, Multimedia Editor
November 6, 2018
Starting Jan. 1 the student health and counseling center will no longer service students physical health needs. All students will have the option to receive care from Baldwin Family Medicine Clinic and Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Students with insurance will pay their copay to receive care, and students ...
“A Star is (truly) Born”
Story by Will Hanson, Contributing Writer
November 6, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
“A Star is Born,” the fourth remake of a classic story is one all fans should see because of its moving soundtrack and amazing acting. In 2016, news broke that another “A Star is Born” remake was beginning production with Bradley Cooper set to direct, write, and star alongside pop singer Lady G...
Social life becomes nearly extinct
Story by Elizabeth Hanson, Editor
November 5, 2018
I’m just going to say it because it’s been on just about everyone’s mind since this semester began last Aug. You may or may not have noticed, but the social life at Baker has pretty much gone as extinct as the dinosaurs. Fraternity parties are a thing of the past and used to be a social option ...
Hedrick accredits Baker to his success
Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
November 5, 2018
Tom Hedrick made the decision to be a sportscaster on his walk home from school after being cut from his high school baseball team his junior year. Over the course of his five-mile walk back, he planned what he was going to do with his life now that he lost hope of playing professional baseball. The...
Real Life or Fantasy: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor
November 2, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
“Bohemian Rhapsody” hits theaters today. But, there are a few things people need to know before seeing the movie. While the film focuses primarily on Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek), whose real name was Farrokh Bulsara, the story is about the formation of Queen and its music, and ends with its now-le...
‘Forever Orange’ campaign continues to fundraise
Story by Sarah Day, News Editor
November 2, 2018
After a year in the making, Baker University hosted its Forever Orange event on Oct. 13 at the Gallery Event Space in the Power and Light District in Kansas City. In all, 298 people attended, including students, alumni, donors, staff and faculty. Chief of Staff and Senior Director of Development and ...
El Patron expands to better serve customers
Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
November 2, 2018
El Patron, Baldwin City’s Mexican restaurant located on Eighth Street, has expanded from their iconic bright orange building to the neighboring abandoned antique store directly to the north. The expansion will allow the city’s restaurant staple to serve more customers and decrease the wait time. T...
A&E Editor offers guide to late night talk shows
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor
October 30, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
After the local news signs off for the night, the wonderful world of late-night television emerges. However, people who are new to the late-night scene, or even seasoned veterans, may not know every show’s unique programming and style. The Tonight Show Host: Jimmy Fallon Network: NBC Time: Week...
Annual Zombie walk held in Lawrence
Story by Justin Toumberlin, Assistant Photo Editor
October 24, 2018
Filed under Galleries, Showcase, Uncategorized
The 12th annual Zombie walk was held this week in Lawrence. The walk encourages people to dress up as a zombie and walk or drag themselves down Massachusetts St. as onlookers admire some of the detailed costumes of those participating. The event is family friendly with many kids in costume walking with...
Students bring back leadership skills from conference
Enrollment requires more student housing
University offers alternative health care services
Hate crimes on rise; vigilance needed
Hunger remains an American issue
‘Queen of Tarts’ pops up in Baldwin City
‘A Million Little Things’ has decent plot, relies too much on drama