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Russia: A threat to Americans

Russia: A threat to Americans

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer February 4, 2018

Russia is a country synonymous with corruption, collusion and President Donald Trump. Russia has been the number-one news story for more than a year when doubts were first raised about Donald Trump’s...

Editors choose top five albums of 2017

Editors choose top five albums of 2017

Story by Dory Smith and Bailey Conklin December 31, 2017

Dory's Favorite Albums of 2017 SZA | "CTRL" SZA has been a blessing to my life ever since she dropped “CTRL” over the summer. “CTRL” has been out for months and I’ve yet to choose my favorite...

Dory Smith is leaving the building

Dory Smith is leaving the building

Story by Dory Smith, Assistant Multimedia Editor December 21, 2017

You would think that after four years of complaining about how much I couldn’t wait to graduate, that I would actually be excited about leaving Baker and moving on with my life. I’m happy that I’ve...

Thats all folks: A final farewell from the Sports Editor

That’s all folks: A final farewell from the Sports Editor

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor December 21, 2017

Just like any athlete’s eligibility, time runs its course and one day you don’t have it anymore. While I’ve never been a student-athlete at Baker, my time with sports has come to an end. For the...

The opening remarks were given by Interim Provost and Professor of Education Tes Mehring before Professor of Business and Economics Alan Grant took the stage.

What do I call my professors?

Story by Nathan Hills, BU Student Media December 21, 2017

An incoming college student can be clueless as to the different titles that professors have and what those professors’ preferences are on their titles. Coming from high school, where Ms., Mrs. and Mr....

Burst the Baker Bubble

Burst the Baker Bubble

Story by Baker Orange Editorial Board December 7, 2017

We all have roots from different places, and that’s pretty obvious when you take a look at all the people who make up the demographics of the United States. This country observes many unique cultural...

Tobacco companies hold too much power

Tobacco companies hold too much power

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer December 3, 2017

Cigarettes kill 1,200 Americans every day. This statistic and many like it are appearing in print and broadcast ads nation wide due to a lawsuit filing in 2006. The United States government sued tobacco...

John Richards, professor of history, bends down to examine weaponry used in the first World War. Richards, along with History Club, visited the National World War I Museum in downtown Kansas City on Nov. 12 in honor of Veterans Day. The museum features several artifacts including artillery, uniforms, medical tools and a tank, all used during the war.

Veterans Day meaning lost in today’s world

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer November 29, 2017

This past weekend saw the passage of a national holiday we all celebrate and revere, but sometimes take for granted. Veterans Day has been a staple in American society since its conception as “Armistice...

B(f)aker University: The Baker grapevine

B(f)aker University: The Baker grapevine

Story by Baker Orange Editorial Board November 20, 2017

Can Baker possibly be the *dun dun dun* Land of Snakes? Gossip isn’t a new concept to college students. It’s something that we’ve had plenty of practice in and mastered years ago. It usually doesn’t...

President Juan Manuel Santos spoke at the Lied Center in Lawerence on Oct. 31. He received the Nobel Peace prize in 2016 for helping end the war in Colombia.

Students should be culturally aware

Story by Elizabeth Hanson, Assistant Photo Editor November 11, 2017

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos gave a speech on Oct. 31 at the University of Kansas in the Lied Center. Santos is a proud graduate of KU and last visited the University in 2012. He talked about...

Millennials should join health care debate

Millennials should join health care debate

Story by Spencer Brown, Assistant News Editor October 31, 2017

The recent health care debate has sparked some controversy in its effects on different demographic groups. Though the baby-boom generation is largely affected by the potential change in funds allocated...

American flag doesnt respect black culture

American flag doesn’t respect black culture

Story by Dory Smith, Assistant Multimedia Editor October 30, 2017

I pledge allegiance to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice…for y’all, not us. I remember...

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