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On Sept. 2 The Baker University Cheer team sings the Baker Alma Mater at the first home game of the season.

Wildcat Windup

Story by Trey Donovan, Managing Editor May 14, 2024

Baker Cheer and Dance finish in Second at the DTU College Classic and Third in NAIA Dance Nationals The Cheer and Dance teams placed second at the DTU College Classic. Dance got a score of 89.00 in...

Collins Library is decorated to draw students to the Summer 2024 Reading Challenge. They included many beach and summer-themed decorations.

Humanities Department announces Summer Reading Challenge for book-lovers

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor May 10, 2024

In preparation for summer break, the Humanities Department launched the second-ever Summer Reading Challenge with physical checklists and a Goodreads forum, which lists many faculty recommendations and...

Baker University has entered an agreement with the Madl family to purchase The Lodge Motel located at 502 Ames St in Baldwin City, Kan. Baker has plans to renovate The Lodge Motel into student housing and is set to have students move in for the fall semester.

Baker University purchases The Lodge for student housing

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor May 8, 2024

In March, Baker University announced they entered an agreement with the Madl family to acquire The Lodge for student housing. The Lodge is a locally owned motel and RV park with a 9-hole mini golf course...

Three new minors have been proposed for the fall semester. Director of Library Services Melanie Massey is leading Library Information Science. Professor Myra Holt is leading photography. The Wellness minor is led by the Department Chair of Applied Health Sciences Dr. Erin Holt.

Faculty senate approves three new minor proposals for Fall 2024

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor May 8, 2024

Baker University’s faculty senate met in March and reviewed proposals for new minors offered to students. The faculty senate approved three minors to move on to the next stage; approval from the board...

The sixth Swogger Literary Salon, a literary lecture series hosted by the Primary Text program, was held at the Lumberyard Arts Center on April 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Director of Library Services takes audience through the writing of Judy Blume

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor April 28, 2024

The Spring 2024 Swogger Literary Salon was held at the Lumberyard Arts Center on Thursday, April 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event celebrated the powerful realistic fiction of author Judy Blume. Are...

Professor Myra Holt discusses the addition of the new photography minor

Story by Emma Berkley, Staff Writer April 21, 2024

A new minor will be coming to the Baker University course catalog in fall of 2024. The creative arts department will add the digital photography minor to the 2024 course catalog. Myra Holt, Assistant Professor...

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV Aired on HBO Max on March 17 and has taken the world by storm.

Quiet on Set exposes the dark side of children’s television

Story by Emma Berkley, Staff Writer April 19, 2024

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV Aired on HBO Max on March 17 and has taken the world by storm. The five-episode docu-series uncovers the toxic culture hidden behind some of the most iconic children's...

What you should know about climate change

What you should know about climate change

Story by Cooper Crockett, Radio Host April 14, 2024

https://soundcloud.com/baker-orange-radio-28/what-you-should-know-about-climate-change?si=d06e58e09b6b428598110eae5246e910&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Cooper...

Emma with her husband Billy Wagemaker, 20, and parents Laura (Jamison) Pundt, 91, and Tim Pundt, 88, in front of Parmenter Hall. Photo courtesy of Emma Wagemaker.

Director of Student Life joins City of Lawrence Parks and Rec

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor April 14, 2024

Baker University’s Director of Student Life, Emma Wagemaker, has accepted a position with the City of Lawrence. She is set to begin her new role on April 22, with her last day at Baker being April...

Everything under the sun: Life after college part 2

Everything under the sun: Life after college part 2

Story by Nicole Merical, Radio Host April 14, 2024

https://soundcloud.com/baker-orange-radio/life-after-college-part-2?si=a2235c1c58b842148b81fea3ea3fdb9d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Nicole Merical talks...

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