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Here’s what’s up with Baker’s WiFi

Story by Isabel Ashley, News Editor February 28, 2020

For this weekly news feature, news editor Isabel Ashley met with Stevie Walborn, director of information technology at Baker to learn more about the recent WiFi outages, as well as met with students to...

Students brought out every coat, hat and pair of gloves they could find in order to keep warm throughout the polar vortex that hit the Midwest.

Tips for surviving a relentless winter

Story by Editoral Staff February 15, 2019

Students bundled up in their thickest winter jackets in order to repel the polar vortex elements this month. Temperatures in Baldwin City dropped to -3 degrees Fahrenheit on Jan. 30. The wind was not forgiving...

Interterms from here to there

Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor December 10, 2018

Interterm is a time between the fall and spring semesters for students to have a few weeks to take an on-campus course, go on a travel interterm course or extend their Christmas break to relax at home....

Senior Caitlin Modesett drives the ball against University of Saint Mary in the 2017 season opening game. Modesett is one of three key senior leaders on the team.

Women’s basketball continues strong tradition with new coach

Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor December 10, 2018

The women’s basketball team is off to a 10-1 start under the new direction of first-year Head Coach Justin Rees. The ‘Cats are ranked No. 23 in the first NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball Coaches’...

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Ingrid Michelson’s “Songs for the Season”

Story by Lily Stephens, Multimedia Editor December 10, 2018

Ingrid Michaelson has long been due for her own full-length Christmas album. In 2017 she released “Snowfall,” a Christmas EP. The EP had a classic Ingrid Michaelson feel with lofty high notes, powerful...

The train conductor walks up and down the aisle of the train while a narration of “The Polar Express” story book is played over a speaker.

“The Polar Express”: A Baldwin City holiday experience

Story by Lily Stephens, Managing Editor December 10, 2018

If you have been enjoying your Friday evening at El Patron with your family and then looked over to spot a gaggle of pajama-clad children, you may be experiencing something called the “Polar Express...

Nation grapples with dangers of climate change

Nation grapples with dangers of climate change

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor December 10, 2018

By the end of the century, the United States could face thousands of deaths, billions of lost dollars and an increased number of deadly weather patterns. This is not a post-apocalyptic fantasy on TV,...

Senior Sadie Harper kicks the ball down field for a free kick against the Wildcats game against Mount Mercy University. Baker goes on to win 2-1.

Women’s soccer wins with two last minute goals

Story by Alex Fortuna, Photo Editor October 25, 2018

The Women's soccer team were able to secure the win against Mount Mercy University on Oct. 2o at Liston stadium. The Wildcats trailed 1-0 late in the game, but goals by Maria Jose-Echeverry  and Jenna...

Maple Leaf Festival provides vendors the opportunity to sell their products and for companies to make connections with locals. The yearly festival has activities for the kids such as petting zoo and vendors for parents.

Maple Leaf Festival brings huge crowds to city

Story by Justin Toumberlin and Alex Fortuna October 24, 2018

The 61st annual Maple Leaf Festival brings thousands of visitors looking to enjoy the many vendors that come and show off their goods. The Festival is always held on the third full weekend in October in...

Cole Briggs hits a putt for birdie on the 3rd hole. Briggs recorded an 80 during round one of the Baker Invitational at Eagle Bend golf course in Lawrence.

Men’s golf finishes 3rd at Baker Invitational

Story by Alex Fortuna, Photo Editor October 24, 2018

The men's golf team entered their last tournament with a strong finish at the Baker Invitational. The Wildcats had great performances from Juniors Payton Ruder and Dawson Dykes helping the Wildcats finish...

Dayton(left) and Brandon(right) Clevenger use their halloween outfits early this year at the annual Zombie Walk on Oct. 18 in Lawrence.

Annual Zombie walk held in Lawrence

Story by Justin Toumberlin, Assistant Photo Editor October 24, 2018

The 12th annual Zombie walk was held this week in Lawrence. The walk encourages people to dress up as a zombie and walk or drag themselves down Massachusetts St. as onlookers admire some of the detailed...

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