Wildcats defeat Graceland

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 18, 2019
After a tough loss to Grandview last week, the Wildcats got back on track with a big win over the Graceland University Yellow Jackets. The Wildcats went ahead on the first drive after a 77-yard run for a touchdown by running back JD Woods. On Graceland’s first offense drive Mikeice Adams picked...
Wildcats fall to Grand View

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 10, 2019
The no. 8 ranked Baker University Wildcats football team hosted the no. 12 ranked Grandview University Vikings in the home opener at Liston Stadium this past Saturday on September 7, 2019. The Vikings offense started off hot as they received the ball to open the game and marched down the field to the...
Student Dialogos presentation: A discussion on athletes and risk

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
Athletes are put through a great deal of physical and emotional stress. Though participation in collegiate athletics is meant to be enjoyable, and is for many people, a student-athlete’s personal well-being can be put at risk. Among the many Baker Dialogos presentations was one that aimed to identify...
Brees seeks national championship

Story by Riley Swickard, Contributing Writer
May 7, 2019
If you follow the Baker Athletics headlines, you might have seen or heard the name Olivia Brees mentioned quite a few times over the last four years. Her successes on both the women’s volleyball and women’s softball team for Baker University has earned her over 20 awards and recognition throughout ...
Baker adds eSports team

Story by Jenna Black, Editor in Chief
April 22, 2019
The athletic department announced the addition of an eSports team to enter Baker’s Fall 2019 sports roster. eSports is a relatively new, up-and-coming sport where athletes compete against each other in video games. It will be offered as a co-ed varsity scholarship-eligible sport just like any other...
Track coach recruits California athletes

Story by Sydney Boaz, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
Going into his fourth season as the head coach of Baker’s track and field team, Ryan Pitts continues to successfully build and develop the program. His California background has attracted a significant number of athletes, creating a pipeline between his home state and Baker University. With Baker being his...
Football alumni continue careers in UK

Story by Sarah Day, News Editor
April 15, 2019
Baker University is well known for its football team and several star players. For most, the journey ends after senior year. However, graduates Logan Brettell, Clarence Clark and Quanzee Johnson are continuing their football career in the United Kingdom (UK). The British American Football Association i...
Lovvorn becomes Baker’s first back-to-back wrestling national champion

Story by Lily Stephens, Multimedia Editor
March 19, 2019
Junior Lucas Lovvorn won, for the second year in a row, the NAIA wrestling national championship on March 3. Lovvorn is Baker’s first ever two-time national champion and first undefeated wrestler, with a 38-0 record. Lovvorn was named NWCA NAIA wrestler of the year. The 174-pound championship match ...