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Following celebrity Colton Underwood publicly coming out, it becomes important to discuss celebrities and their ability to come out without being ridiculed.

Heteronormativity: still a very prevalent issue

Story by Maria Gutierrez, Staff Writer May 11, 2021

On April 14th, former star of "The Bachelor," Colton Underwood, came out as gay during an interview on “Good Morning America”. In the interview, he confesses that he has known he’s been “different”...

As finals are approaching for college students, the importance of sleep is reiterated.

The importance of sleep at the collegiate level

Story by Caitlyn Baker, Staff Writer May 7, 2021

It’s that time of the year again. With finals week approaching, students are pushed for deadlines and assignments that once felt like they had ample amount of time to be completed are now due before...

America faces another epidemic alongside COVID-19: gun violence.

America continues to face gun violence epidemic

Story by Emma Howard, Social Media Editor May 4, 2021

Trigger Warning: Gun Violence, mass shootings, suicide, domestic abuse, police brutality In 2020, the world confronted one of the toughest public health problems to date. COVID-19 uprooted nearly every...

Lil Nas X stirs up controversy with his new song and video “Montero (Call Me by Your Name).”

OpEd: Lil Nas X’s “Montero” controversy reflects historical conservative policing of music

Story by Nicholaus Pumphrey, Contributing Writer April 27, 2021

Lil Nas X stirred up controversy recently with his new song and video “Montero (Call Me by Your Name).” The critical response from conservative Christians, primarily white Evangelicals, not only...

OpEd: Luca Janssen on being an international student during the pandemic

OpEd: Luca Janssen on being an international student during the pandemic

Story by Luca Janssen, Contributing Writer April 25, 2021

Baker University is home to a number of international students. Most of them travel to the United States to attend college and play a sport. I am an international student from the Netherlands and am attending...

Both physical and mental tolls continue to appear as students push through pandemic life.

Editorial: Students continue to endure repercussions of pandemic

Story by Editorial Board April 13, 2021

Just over one year ago, what was expected to be a two week bump in the road upended the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a number of challenges that will linger across the globe for years to...

The 2 trillion-dollar infrastructure bill recently unveiled by the Biden administration failed to include the
development and implementation of high-speed railway in the US.

Infrastructure bill must include high-speed railways

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Staff Writer April 8, 2021

The Biden administration recently unveiled a 2 trillion-dollar infrastructure bill that not only focuses on infrastructure, but a clean energy and jobs initiative as well. The bill grants money to much...

The United States issued new economic sanctions in hopes to stop genocide.

Economic sanctions unable to stop genocide

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Staff Writer March 30, 2021

The United States, along with the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom and Canada issued new economic sanctions against China. The economic sanctions are a response to China’s internment of Uighur’s...

Senior Jasmine White reflects on her college experiences

Senior Jasmine White reflects on her college experiences

Story by Will Hanson, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 10, 2021

For many, college is a time to determine interests and to make lifelong memories before pursuing a career and joining the workforce. For Senior Jasmine White, her time at Baker University has provided...

Letter to the Editor: Alumni group responds to reduction and reallocation

Letter to the Editor: Alumni group responds to reduction and reallocation

March 9, 2021

To the Editor: In response to the ongoing coverage of reduction and reallocation in The Baker Orange, beginning with the Feb. 24 article, we are writing this letter to you in an ongoing dialogue...

Senior Terrel Simpson (a.k.a Ysl Rel) and his growing music career

Senior Terrel Simpson (a.k.a Ysl Rel) and his growing music career

Story by Will Hanson, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 9, 2021

Senior Terrel Simpson, also known as Ysl Rel, has been releasing his original rap music for the past year and a half. As a lover of music, Simpson is passionate about writing and releasing his own...

Shelby Perez promotes diversity, leadership and wellness on campus

Shelby Perez promotes diversity, leadership and wellness on campus

Story by Will Hanson, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 25, 2021

For Shelby Perez, assistant director of inclusion and wellness programs, her job is all about the students. From Topeka, Kan., Perez began her college education at Washburn University and then transferred...

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