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The Biden-Harris Administration’s relief plan for student debt is an insufficient solution for the bigger problem: the cost of higher education. 

Editorial: Biden-Harris Administration’s debt relief is an insufficient solution

Story by Rebekah Nelson and Maria Gutierrez September 30, 2022

On Aug. 28, President Joe Biden announced his plan to start relieving student debt, impacting both current and graduated students. One month later, on Sept. 29, the process has finally gone into motion. The...

The Word with Max Dutton – Sept. 25

September 27, 2022

In this week's episode, we will take a look at Homecoming festivities, find out what music Baker students listen to, and fill you in on all you need to know with the Baker Orange News Rundown.

Taking the lead, a yoga instructor from the local OmGrown yoga studio demonstrates a balance exercise to sunrise yoga participants.

Sunrise Yoga goes on despite rain

Story by Caitlin Mooney, Staff photographer September 26, 2022

Sunrise Yoga, sponsored by Baker's Student Activities Council, returned for another year during Homecoming week. However, it looked different than years past due to cool and rainy fall weather. The...

10 seniors across different campus organizations such as Mungano, Student Activities Council and fraternity and sorority life are nominated for homecoming royalty. The crowning will take place Saturday Sept 24 during half time of the 1 p.m. football game at Liston Stadium.

Meet your 2022 homecoming royalty nominees

Story by Aalia Khan, Staff photographer September 22, 2022

Ashley Daub Favorite quote: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Favorite spot on campus: The third floor of Collins Library! Favorite comfort food: Cane’s!! Fun fact: When...

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

Art classes adapt to online-based learning

Art classes adapt to online-based learning

Story by Kinsley Alley, Staff Writer April 14, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the nation and around the world have ended face-to-face schooling and have turned to online classes. Baker University is one of thousands of universities to make...

How to prepare for the suffering US job market, according to career services director

How to prepare for the suffering US job market, according to career services director

Story by Isabel Ashley, News Editor April 14, 2020

The recent COVID-19 stay-at-home orders have created a slew of consequences across the globe, including an unprecedented toll on the US economy and job market. In the past three weeks, over sixteen million...

What are Baker students’ go-to videogames?

Story by Andrew Dau, Assistant Video Producer April 13, 2020

Movie industry adapts during virus

Movie industry adapts during virus

Story by Maria Gutierrez, Staff Writer April 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced countries across the globe to undergo preventative measures to halt further spread of the coronavirus and social distancing has been one of the most drastic. From staying...

The founder of Mindfully Made, Carol Bahr, works on High Street in Antiques on the Prairie to create Elderberry preparation.

Local healthy lifestyle business hires Baker student workers

Story by Megan Stover, Staff Writer April 9, 2020

Mindfully Made is a company founded by Carol Bahr, whose passion is to make products that will help nourish the body both inside and out. One of her most popular products, Elderberry preparation, is known...

Spring semester finishes online due to COVID-19 pandemic

Spring semester finishes online due to COVID-19 pandemic

Story by Elizabeth Hanson and Maya Hodison March 22, 2020

Baker University will no longer be holding in-person classes on campus for the remainder of the spring semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An email from President Dr. Lynne Murray was sent out on the...

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