La Croix offers benefits to consumers
Story by Elizabeth Hanson, Editor
September 18, 2018
La Croix tastes like scented candles. La Croix tastes like an actual drink is still buffering. Basically, La Croix is the kale of the beverage universe. If you only like a whisper of flavor, then La Croix might be the beverage for you. We’ve all heard the roasts about it on social media, either you ...
Fraternity recruitment changes set in place
Story by Lily Stephens, Multimedia Editor
September 18, 2018
This 2018 recruitment year fraternities had a change to their regular recruiting schedule due to sports schedules. While no rules changed, the structure of events created buzz around campus and confusion for initiated members in the four fraternities at Baker. Traditionally, recruitment has started on...
Pay attention to the present
Story by Sarah Day, News Editor
September 10, 2018
As cliché as it may sound, time really does fly. I wish that I had spent all the time thinking about the next day and had done things that actually mattered in the present instead of dreading those constant moments. Now, as an almost 20 year old, I wish I could change things. I want to go back to those...
Men’s soccer takes on University of Northwestern Ohio
Story by Alex Fortuna, Photo Editor
September 5, 2018
Filed under Galleries, Showcase
The Baker Wildcats finished the Labor Day Classic with a matchup on Monday against the University of Northwestern Ohio at Liston Stadium. The Wildcats would fight their way to a 2-0 victory over UNOH ending the weekend with a 2-0 record. This moves the team to solid 5-0 start to the 2018-2019 season. ...
Red tide continues to worsen
Story by Sarah Day, News Editor
September 3, 2018
Imagine walking down a beach — serene and beautiful, that is until you notice the hundreds of dead fish along the shore. The toxic red tide is intensifying, particularly along the coast of Florida. This phenomenon occurs when marine life is oxygen deprived due to a film of cyanobacteria and Karen...
Summer weather affects student behavior
Story by Angela Bober, Writer
June 29, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Uncategorized
Summer is here and with it comes sunshine and fresh air. Gone are the days of rain and snow. One thing students might not realize is that their habits change along with the weather. “Seasonal Affective Disorder is usually in the fall through winter months,” Director of Health and Counseling Center...
New issue of the Watershed features student work
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer
June 21, 2018
On April 18 the 2018 edition of the Watershed, Baker’s literary magazine made its debut during the lunch reception of Dialogos. The magazine is produced, designed and edited entirely by Baker students and features original writings from people of all grade levels. The Watershed has been a staple of ...
BRäV advocates for change on campus
Story by Sarah Day, Writer
June 17, 2018
On April 25, students across campus wore denim in order to promote the awareness of sexual assault. This event began after a wrongfully judged court case in Italy that took place in 1998. The court decided that the tightness of the victim’s jeans meant that she must have assisted the offender in the r...
Professor maintains passion for art
Story by Brenna Thompson, News Editor
June 17, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Uncategorized
“I’m a piece of inventory by now, I’ve been here so many years,” Professor of Art Inge Balch chuckled, her beaded necklace, striped sweater and purple glasses emphasizing her zealous and youthful spirit, her creativity and her artistry. Balch came to the United States in 1961, with no plan, higher...
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 2 released
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer
June 2, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
With summer drawing near, many television shows are wrapping up their seasons, leaving us with nothing to watch. Well, almost nothing. Hulu’s breakout series, “The Handmaid’s Tale” has returned for its second season and promises to answer all the questions the season one finale left. Elizabeth Mo...
Pride displayed through drag show
Story by Elizabeth Hanson, Assistant Photo Editor
May 22, 2018
The month of April has unofficially become the month that college students celebrating Pride across the country often refer to as the month of ‘Gaypril.’ The Total Equality Alliance, (TEA) hosted a drag show for the first time on campus, along with other events throughout the week to promote Pride...
Dance class offered in the fall of 2018
Story by Halle Morrell, Writer
May 14, 2018
A dance class has been added for half of the Fall 2018 semester. The class will be instructed by University of Kansas graduate student Tim Flattery. Categorized as an exercise science course, the class is open to any students who are interested. Proposed by Assistant Professor of Exercise Science a...
