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The Baker Orange

Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange

Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange

Senior Spotlight: Sam Slife

Senior Spotlight: Sam Slife

Story by Meg Qualls, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2026

From Christmas 5Ks at age 7 to becoming a leader on Baker’s track and cross-country teams, Sam Slife built her college athletic career around perseverance, confidence and community. Originally from...

Senior Spotlight: Jacob McGlasson

Senior Spotlight: Jacob McGlasson

Story by Skyler Holmes, Sports Editor April 19, 2026

Senior Jacob McGlasson’s running journey started with a community 5k he ran with his mom for fun. “At the end of the 5k I sprinted past her and that made me want to get into running,” McGlasson said. This...

Junior Evelyn Roesner hustles to the finish line.

Cross Country is young and hungry this season

Story by Trey Donovan, Sports Editor September 18, 2022

As fall approaches, Baker Cross Country has started its season after a year that saw both teams finish in the top 10 in the Heart of America Conference. The cross country season started for Baker on...

Cross Country to create team “bubble”

Story by Zach Reeder, Staff Writer October 28, 2020

The Baker Wildcat cross country teams have decided to go into their own "bubble” in preparation for the Heart of America Conference Championship. In the day and age we live in, nothing seems unordinary...

Jacob Cofer paces himself during the Maple Leaf Invitational to finish with a time of 17:01.18 in the 5-kilometer run. Cofer finished as the top Wildcat and sixth place overall.

Cofer excels at Maple Leaf Invitational

Story by Lily Stephens, Multi-Media Editor September 24, 2018

This cross country season has been much anticipated as the men’s team now features 21 runners. Nine freshmen contribute to that new number, with six of the nine coming from area high schools. Freshman...

The Baker men's team takes off for the start of the Maple Leaf Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Baldwin City Golf Course.

Three ‘Cats Compete at NAIA Championship

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor November 29, 2017

Three Wildcats from the men’s cross country team competed in the 2017 NAIA Men’s Cross Country National Championships in Vancouver, Washington, on Nov. 18. The Baker runners competed in the 8K race,...

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