Benefits of funding NASA
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer
October 17, 2017
Space. The final frontier. These words, said at the beginning of every episode of Star Trek, served as a philosophy for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the '60s and '70s. However, in recent years NASA’s budget has been steadily decreasing, something that desperately needs to be c...
Do happy loners exist?
Story by Dory Smith, Assistant Multimedia Editor
October 16, 2017
Some days I wonder to myself, "Can people just let me be a loner in peace?", but I always come to the same conclusion. No, they can't. Growing up I was an only child, so over the years, I've become comfortable with being alone and enjoying my own company. I'm that person who goes to the movies alone,...
#TakeAKnee should be defended
Story by Lexi Loya, Editor
October 13, 2017
Kneeling. I don’t think there’s ever been such a debate about this action as there is now. To kneel or not to kneel? That is the question that people are asking themselves. It makes a great pun, but on a serious note, it’s kind of crazy that with everything currently happening in our country, we d...
Should living on campus be required?
Story by Abigaile Roorda, Writer
October 12, 2017
Living on campus is required at Baker. It’s something that’s either liked or hated by students. Most hate it because it’s a lot more expensive to live on campus than it is to live off. Not only do we pay for our room and board with this, but we also pay for a meal plan. These together really add...
Renewable energy better for the economy
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer
October 6, 2017
Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, North Dakota, Texas, South Dakota. These states may seem like they have nothing in common; however, they all voted for President Donald Trump, and they are all leading the nation in generating wind power. Though the United States left the Paris Climate Accord earlier this yea...
Can you be yourself at BU?
Story by Dory Smith, Assistant Multimedia Editor
September 28, 2017
At Mungano’s first general meeting on Sept. 5, members got the opportunity to briefly share what it means to be who they are at Baker. With the fall semester’s enrollment reaching 309 students, the diversity at Baker is slowly becoming more noticeable but has caused the incoming and long-term...
Ending DACA changes lives
Story by Aradaisia Walker, Writer
September 26, 2017
Recently in the news, the executive branch of the Federal Government announced it is making plans to remove the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. DACA was put in place in 2012 and helps over 800,000 young adults. To be clear, this does not grant citizenship it does provide legal amnesty, which a...
Dory’s top 3 college survival tips
Story by Dory Smith, Assistant Editor
September 25, 2017
Although the fall semester has already begun, it's never too late for a few tips or pieces of advice to help reduce the stressfulness of college. Between classes, family, friends, relationships and everything else that pops up, it's easy for four years to feel like eight. ...
Food waste impacts the world
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer
September 16, 2017
Food. It’s integral to survival, and Americans love to eat it. However, there is another side to the story we often neglect about the food we don’t eat. This is a dangerous trend that wastes food, resources and money. In 2012, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) released a report ...
Roorda discusses taking a predominantly freshman class
Story by Abie Roorda, Writer
September 15, 2017
One of the best things about Baker is being able to pick any class that fits into your schedule when you want it to. But there’s always that one class that you need that doesn’t fit (mostly because you won’t make it fit) until your last year. So here I am in my final semester taking General Chemistry...
Thoughts of a graduating senior
Story by Abie Roorda, Writer
September 11, 2017
College ends. It’s a sad, but true fact. One day we will all leave Baker University and begin our lives as members of society. For some, these college days end sooner than expected. Graduating early is both an honor and a curse. I have spent the past 16 years as a full-time student for nine months out of ...
Editorial: Here’s the syllabus, now read chapter one
Story by Baker Orange Editorial Board
September 10, 2017
Syllabus week: the first few days of school filled with no homework, cheesy ice breakers and the, “What have you done this summer?” question. Students across America cherish this week, appreciating the days absent of the onslaught of reading and writing. Baker students can only imagine having a wee...
