Space Force: An intergalactic breakdown
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor
October 17, 2018
Among the many topics discussed on his recent appearance on the “Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Neil deGrasse Tyson articulated his support for the creation of a Space Force. Tyson discussed how through the Air Force the United States has had an operating Space Force and creating a separate br...
Finding passion with an encrouching graduation
Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
October 15, 2018
Passion is something that we’re all “supposed” to have. But what if you don’t know what yours is? Sure, I have things that I enjoy doing. But I can never identify my passion. Maybe I’m scared of the word itself or maybe I’m just a lifeless, unpassionate gal. Maybe it’s not that extreme, ...
Vague active shooter plan: So what do we do?
Story by The Baker Orange Editorial Board
October 7, 2018
Baker University’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is rarely discussed. Although some aspects are common knowledge, other areas are not as clear to people on campus. One of the areas still foggy to students is the active shooter policy. The EOP was revised in Jan. 2017 to include an active shooter po...
Sexual misconduct: students get conflicting messages
Story by Baker Orange Staff
September 27, 2018
*This article contains references to sexual misconduct and may be triggering to some readers* To kick off the school year, comedian Arvin Mitchell was hired to perform for students at the Wildcat Welcome. Mitchell had creative jokes and engaged a college-age audience, but he made jokes that were less than tast...
Racial bias training introduced to companies
Story by Sarah Day, News Editor
September 24, 2018
Filed under Voices
Starbucks held its racial bias training on May 29 in hopes of broadening its employees’ understanding and respect of people unlike themselves. The company plans to continue yearly training. Following a small group model, three to five people watched videos together and discussed their reactions, ...
Conversation reveals Greek life truths
Story by Lily Stephens, Multimedia Editor
September 24, 2018
This semester I decided to start a podcast project last that dives into the world of Greek life. While I am involved in a sorority, the reality is everyone has questions. I made sure to mention in a little disclaimer during the beginning of the first episode that I am indeed a member of Delta Delta...
Vaccinations are crucial to society
Story by Sarah Day, News Editor
September 24, 2018
Forgoing vaccinations has become a trend in the last several years for various reasons — potential hazards to other areas of health, religion and political stances. However, this mentality is causing more harm than good, and its impact ripples further than solely hurting the individual choosing not to...
La Croix offers benefits to consumers
Story by Elizabeth Hanson, Editor
September 18, 2018
La Croix tastes like scented candles. La Croix tastes like an actual drink is still buffering. Basically, La Croix is the kale of the beverage universe. If you only like a whisper of flavor, then La Croix might be the beverage for you. We’ve all heard the roasts about it on social media, either you ...
Red tide continues to worsen
Story by Sarah Day, News Editor
September 3, 2018
Imagine walking down a beach — serene and beautiful, that is until you notice the hundreds of dead fish along the shore. The toxic red tide is intensifying, particularly along the coast of Florida. This phenomenon occurs when marine life is oxygen deprived due to a film of cyanobacteria and Karen...
Dating with a mental illness
Story by Brenna Thompson, News Editor
May 16, 2018
Filed under Voices
When I came back from my eating disorder inpatient facility and began school again, I had to explain to each of my professors my summer whereabouts, specifically about the acclimation I still had to do, considering that a month prior I couldn’t even walk outside without asking permission. I wanted...
Society leans toward materialism
Story by Sarah Day, Writer
May 2, 2018
Filed under Voices
Materialism — a value system that is preoccupied with possessions and the social image they project. It is nearly impossible not to be focused on items in today’s world, but it has gotten to the point that a person’s objects take precedence over their personality and abilities. It is expected...
Bartenders trained to assist in bad situations
Story by Spencer Brown, Assistant News Editor
April 24, 2018
“I’ll take an angel shot.” Just over a year ago, if you were to ask bartenders for this shot, you would be requesting something other than a drink. You would be asking for the bar staff to walk you to your car because you felt uncomfortable with the situation you were in. Since this time,...
