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The Baker Orange

Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange

Head coach Torie Murillo talks to Senior forward Emina Hadzihusejnovic. This is Coach Murillo's 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 Women's roster this fall. Both Men and Women's 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 Men's 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

The Baker softball team is working hard in order to perform well at the Heart Conference Tournament May 5-8.

Softball prepares for a run at the Conference Championship

Story by Trey Donovan, Staff Writer May 3, 2022

Baker Softball is currently amping up with a record of 22-22, with an in-conference record of 13-18, as of April 27. With the majority of their schedule in April, they will need to continue playing well...

At the beginning of March, it was announced the Nil Nielsen would be taking over as the head volleyball coach. Nielsen was previously the volunteer assistant coach at Kansas University

Volleyball team welcomes new head coach

Story by Emiliano Navarro, Staff Writer April 29, 2022

On Wednesday, March 2, Athletic Director Nate Houser announced the hiring of Nils Nielsen as the next head volleyball coach at Baker University.  Growing up in Fallbrook, Calif., Nielsen attended Fallbrook...

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