The first and second life of Osborne Chapel
Story by Elizabeth Hanson, Contributing Writer
March 19, 2019
I rolled out of bed on a foggy spring morning at Harlaxton College located right outside Grantham, England. I decided the night prior to go visit the small village of Sproxton where Clarice L. Osborne Memorial Chapel used to sit before it was moved brick by brick officially to Baldwin City, KS on Oct....
Adjustment to Baker’s testing policy
Story by Isabel Ashley, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
I vividly remember the first test I took my freshman year at St. Olaf College. Before class began, my peers and I were buzzing with nervous energy, spewing chemistry facts at each other as if we would forget in a matter of minutes. When the professor arrived, we were told to put all electronic devices ...
Students lack participation on campus
Story by Editorial Staff
March 18, 2019
It is no secret that Baker University students are involved in numerous activities both on and off of campus. Lately, our editorial board noticed students are generally not willing to add anything else to their plates, and it is changing the culture on campus. It would be unfair to say students are becom...
United Methodist Church holds vote: LGBTQ+ not able to be ordained or married
Story by Jenna Black, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2019
The United Methodist Church (UMC) gathered on Feb. 26 to discuss the denomination’s stance on LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex marriage. The delegates at the General Conference voted 438-384 to reinforce the stance against ordaining gay clergy and performing same-sex marriages. Though both sides are not nece...
Will’s Oscars round up
Story by Will Hanson, Assistant A&E Editor
February 25, 2019
The 91st Oscar Nominations came out Jan. 22 with many snubs and surprises. The best picture nominees included “Black Panther, BlacKkKlansman, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Favourite, Green Book, Roma, A Star is Born and Vice”. Four of the eight nominated films have sparked my interest. Two of them ar...
Gillette should put action behind toxic masculinity advertisement
Story by Sarah Day, News Editor
February 19, 2019
Gillette’s newest advertisement centered around the concept of toxic masculinity — the ways in which the Patriarchy is harmful to men. Toxic masculinity explains certain ideas as damaging to the male psyche due to the gender role in which it places males — emotionless, sexually aggressive and violent...
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 either as the blustering gusts added to the already-below-freezing conditions. Classes were ...
Cost of healthcare is no longer a secret
Story by Sarah Day, News Editor
February 15, 2019
Under a new health law included in the Affordable Care Act, hospitals are required to provide prices for various procedures to patients online as of Jan 1, 2019. This is in hopes that customers feel a greater sense of transparency from potential providers. Because of the increased straightforward nature, patie...
Students stir an online uproar at protest
Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Free speech and the ability to protest are rights students have on and off campus. When confrontation arises, the manner in which students handle themselves can paint the institution they attend in a certain light. Recently, a confrontation went viral between a group of Catholic school boys and Nativ...
The championship fate of a coin flip
Story by Justin Toumberlin, Photo Editor
February 15, 2019
"Heads.” This one word was the deciding factor between the Kansas City Chiefs first AFC Championship title in 50 years. The Chiefs found themselves facing the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game Jan. 20 at Arrowhead Stadium. The game would ultimately come down to a coin flip that decided...
The final countdown
Story by Editorial Staff
February 15, 2019
This semester marks the last semester that The Baker Orange will be a print publication. Though we as an editorial staff are saddened by the end of the print era, we are honored that we have the opportunity to produce this traditional newspaper for its final issues. We hope readers appreciate the final iss...
Understanding finances is important
Story by Sarah Day, News Editor
December 10, 2018
The college years are full of plenty of expenses and lots of opportunities to have fun. Many students split their time between school, extracurriculars and work. Adulthood may still seem far away for students who are more dependent, while independent students seem to be right in the middle of it. The li...
