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Junior Emalee Bigley is the university baton twirler. Along with performing on the sidelines, Bigley has also coached as the Royal Baton Twirlers since she was a sophomore in high school.

Emalee Bigley: Baton coach and university twirler

Story by Rebekah Nelson, Multimedia Editor December 7, 2022

Emalee Bigley is a junior transfer student studying Elementary Education. But might be more commonly known as the university twirler. According to World Baton Twirling Federation, sport baton twirling...

Sophomores Brian Vidal (left) and Gyorgy Kamaras (right) run onto the field. The mens soccer team played against MidAmerica Nazerene during the Heart of America Conference Tournament on Nov. 5.

Baker men’s soccer wraps up their 2022 season

Story by Trey Donovan, Sports Editor November 9, 2022

The men’s soccer season has come to an end as the team finishes 8-8-3 while going 6-4-2 in conference play. Coming into the year, the team faced a series of changes. The team had both a change in...

Head coach Torie Murillo talks to Senior forward Emina Hadzihusejnovic. This is Coach Murillos first season as head coach with Baker.

Men and women’s basketball compete in season opener

Story by Aalia Khan, Staff photographer November 2, 2022

Podcast: Fantasy Football Rundown - Episode 1

Podcast: Fantasy Football Rundown – Episode 1

Story by Max Black, Radio Host October 28, 2022

In this podcast, Max Black and special guest Ty Mauck run down everything that happened in the first two weeks of fantasy football.   The Baker Orange · Fantasy Football Rundown - Episode...

Setter sophomore Gracie Wood sets up middle-blocker sophomore Allisyn Frank for a spike.

Volleyball aims for strong season finish

Story by Trey Donovan, Sports Editor October 27, 2022

Baker's volleyball season is nearing its end with only six events left. The team so far this season is 6-17 and 4-10 in conference play. The team looks to finish the season strong after adversity earlier...

Senior Mia Tovkach is one of ten players on the Womens roster this fall. Both Men and Womens Golf treat the fall season as their warmup, and plan to continue their momentum this spring.

Golf team looks to keep improving as fall season comes to an end

Story by Trey Donovan, Sports Editor October 10, 2022

Fall season for Baker Golf is nearing the end as both teams look to finish the season on a strong note. The men's team has one more event left and the women's team has two left before going into the offseason. So...

The Baker Football Team plays against Clarke University on Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. with a losing score of 20-19. The game took place at Liston Stadium and featured the Homecoming coronation during halftime.

Football loses homecoming game to Clarke University

Story by Leah Van Weelden, Graphic Designer September 30, 2022

On Sept. 24, the Baker football team faced off against Clarke University on Homecoming Day and fell just short of a victory, due to a late push in the fourth quarter by the Clarke Pride resulting in a...

Nick Aguilar is Baker University new Head Mens Soccer Coach. Aguilar is a Baker University Alum and has expressed excitement for his new position.

Nick Aguilar steps up as head coach for men’s soccer

Story by Aalia Khan, Staff Photographer September 29, 2022

Since the promotion of Nate Houser, who is now the Associate Vice President of Advancement and Senior Advisor for DE&I Initiatives, the Baker University men's soccer team has received a new head coach....

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...

Freshman Running Back Sam McWilliams cheers on his teammates while they fight against the other team.  McWilliams, along with his other teammates, spent their time on the sideline cheering for those who were out on the field. 

Football falls to Grand View in first loss of the season

Story by Aalia Khan, Staff photographer September 15, 2022

Senior Defensive Backs Jaleel Laffitte and Will Cox pose for a picture after winning the first game of the season.

Football is back and preparing for a long season

Story by Trey Donovan, Sports Editor September 9, 2022

Football season has started and the Baker University Wildcats have started the year after coming off a 2021 season that saw them go 9-2, 4-2 in conference play. The Wildcats' season started against...

Senior Marcus Johnson is seen celebrating with his teammates after making a touchdown. Johnson was named Heart of America Defensive Player of the Week.

Wildcat Football Wins Home Opener 26-14

Story by Aalia Khan, Staff Photographer August 30, 2022

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