Ask Dean Bailey: COVID-19 rules, regulations and changes
Story by Emma Howard, Social Media Editor
September 18, 2020
As the pandemic and all of the regulations that go with it continue, students have had a lot of important questions to be answered. Following a Student Forum that explained some of the current guidelines in more detail, a list of questions that had not yet been answered was compiled. Dean of Students...
COVID-19 calls for more self care
Story by Rebekah Nelson, Multimedia Editor
September 14, 2020
The overwhelm of uncertainty, the crashing of technology when we need it the most and roommates being sent home with little to no notice are just a few of the challenges we students are experiencing on the daily. The new health facts and ever-changing social distance guidelines coming out weekly just add to t...
Blurred Lines: The toxicity against actors and the characters they played
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Staff Writer
September 12, 2020
"The Last of Us Part II" was the long-awaited follow up to Naughty Dog’s 2013 critical success "The Last of Us." While the game received normal criticism from reviewers, fans were merciless and determined to make their opinions heard about certain story choices the game took. These criticisms are a co...
“When will things go back to normal?”: The question we need to stop asking
Story by Isabel Ashley, News Editor
May 13, 2020
Two months ago, if you had told me that I would be taking online classes from my home for the second half of the spring semester, I never would have believed you. I, like many of my friends and peers whom I’ve talked to, never thought that COVID-19 would affect my life and shut down a small universit...
First round NFL Draft reactions
Story by Jeremiah Edwards, Staff Writer
May 8, 2020
Bengals (A) Joe Burrow -- Quarterback Way to not over think this Bengals. Joe Burrow was obviously the man coming into the draft. His stats speak for themselves. The only question is whether or not his one year of college success was due to the system he played in at LSU. Redskins (A) Chase Young -- Defen...
It’s time to get serious about climate change
Story by Isabel Ashley, News Editor
May 5, 2020
Last week, Earth day had its fiftieth celebration, motivating people to leave their sequestered homes for a brief walk or to post their favorite nature photos on social media. When this day rolls around, it seems as though everyone is quick to acknowledge the importance of protecting our planet, and a...
Are video games the problem?
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Staff Writer
April 21, 2020
Anyone who has consistently prioritized playing video games over social, occupational, and school obligations may be suffering from a mental disorder according to the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO included the new disease, named gaming disorder, in the 11th Revision of the International Classification...
EPA allows some companies to bypass pollution checks
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Staff Writer
April 19, 2020
Many things have changed since the outbreak of coronavirus. While most of these changes are to protect people susceptible to the virus and to stop the spread of it, some are doing the exact opposite. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently sent out a memo detailing its plans to let companies bypass the EPA’s pollution checks if they claim the coronavirus disrupted their operations. Furthermore, companies are ins...
What it’s like being a black student at a PWI
Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
March 10, 2020
Never in my entire life had I been in the presence of so many black people at once until I had the privilege of attending the 43rd annual Big XII Conference on Black Student Government in Norman, Oklahoma. I did not know how much I needed that experience until I arrived and looked around. From Feb....
Mental health and celebrities: The double standard that is our reality
Story by Rebekah Nelson, Graphic Design Editor
March 7, 2020
*Trigger warning* On Feb. 15, Caroline Flack unexpectedly died of suicide in her London apartment. Flack was the host for the UK reality TV show “Love Island," and was adored by many. Variety.com noted Flack as “one of the UK’s most recognizable reality hosts,” with her Instagram following count standing at 2.7 million. Flack’s outer appearance was broadcasted to the masses, but few kne...
Knowing the signs: Eating disorder awareness week
Story by Isabel Ashley, News Editor
March 4, 2020
College is one of the most formative experiences in a person’s life, from living independently to figuring out possible career paths. However, increased stress levels and the pressure to be perfect can also make our undergrad years our most vulnerable. In light of last week being National Eating Diso...
Becky Potter and Kelly Garrison: Mailroom Staff
Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
March 3, 2020
Organizing mail and packages and making copies are some of the many tasks Becky Potter and Kelly Garrison do every day. But, there is much more to these women than what students and faculty see through the mailroom window inside Constant Hall. Becky Potter has lived in Wellsville, Kan. since she was...
The Quayle Bible Collection opens 2020-2021 Exhibit
The Word with Max Dutton – Sep. 23, 2020
Soccer teams open season on the road
Baker University Theatre performs short plays about pandemic experiences
Baker University to establish Baker Core in place of Quest program