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The New Living Center is one of three resident halls on the Baldwin City Campus.

[Photo] Enrollment requires more student housing

November 6, 2018
Senior Sadie Harper kicks the ball down field for a free kick against the Wildcats game against Mount Mercy University. Baker goes on to win 2-1.

Women’s soccer wins with two last minute goals

Story by Alex Fortuna, Photo Editor
October 25, 2018
Maple Leaf Festival provides vendors the opportunity to sell their products and for companies to make connections with locals. The yearly festival has activities for the kids such as petting zoo and vendors for parents.

Maple Leaf Festival brings huge crowds to city

Story by Justin Toumberlin and Alex Fortuna
October 24, 2018
Cole Briggs hits a putt for birdie on the 3rd hole. Briggs recorded an 80 during round one of the Baker Invitational at Eagle Bend golf course in Lawrence.

Men’s golf finishes 3rd at Baker Invitational

Story by Alex Fortuna, Photo Editor
October 24, 2018
A student activates the Pocket Points app. The app is free to download and gives individuals incentives to be on their phone less through coupons.

[Photo] Pocket Points offers benefits to students

October 7, 2018
Freshman Don Hammers and the Wildcats stare down their rival, Benedictine College from inside an inflatable helmet as they enter Liston Stadium.

Football falls to Benedictine at homecoming

Story by Alex Fortuna and Jenna Black
October 1, 2018
A gamer plays Galactic Assault on the Naboo map. The trooper aims at enemies to protect the objective. Maps are comprised of various planets of “Star Wars.”

[Photo] Battlefront II attempts to redeem reputation

September 24, 2018
Midfielders, Jordan Lake and Jordan Gomez-Nix discuss strategy after a water break in their matchup against No. 25 University of Northwestern Ohio.

Men’s soccer takes on University of Northwestern Ohio

Story by Alex Fortuna, Photo Editor
September 5, 2018
Freshman Lucas Jacobs celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the University of Northwestern Ohio. Jacobs would finish the game with the two goals in the Wildcats win.

[Photo] Jacobs leads men's soccer into conference play

September 18, 2018
Director of the Baker Wetlands and Associate Professor of Biology Irene is one of the new professors welcomed to campus this semester.

[Photo] Semester welcomes new professors to campus

September 26, 2018
Senior Riley Kemmer watches closely as he finishes a chip shot during the Baker Spring Invitational at Eagle Bend Golf Course on April 19. Kemmer tied for second place with rounds of 76, 75 and 72, just one stroke above the tournament champion.

[Photo] Men’s golf finishes sixth in the Heart

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor
May 4, 2018
Senior Michael Riddle extends his leg over a hurdle in the 110 meter hurdles at the Heart meet. Riddle claimed seventh place in the 110 meter hurdles and and fourth in the 400 meter hurdles later the same day.

[Photo] Track finishes season by hosting conference meet

May 10, 2018
Senior Riley Kemmer watches closely as he finishes a chip shot during the Spring Invitational at Eagle Bend Golf Course on April 19. Kemmer tied for second in the invitational.

[Photo] Featured Gallery

April 25, 2018
Sophomore Hannah Flynn gets a hit against Benedictine on March 9. Flynn has a .343 batting average this season with two home runs and 17 RBIs.

[Photo] Team chemistry brings success

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor
April 6, 2018
Junior Annie Raybourn keeps her eye focused on the ball during her backswing. Raybourn tied for ninth at the Graceland Spring Invitational.

[Photo] Mitchell, Wildcats take first place

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor
April 6, 2018
Senior Holly Chestnut lunges for a ball in her match at Ottawa University.

[Photo] 'Cats defeat College of Saint Mary 6-3

April 6, 2018
Kayelee Smith and Morgan Francis stand ready as they prepare for a serve in a doubles match against Ottawa University.

[Photo] Women's tennis undefeated after fall season

December 2, 2019
Will Edwards gets ready to pitch as a runner is held on at first base. Edwards struck out 11 batters in eight innings in the 3-0 win over Culver-Stockton College on March 18. Baker and CSC split the series.

[Photo] Baseball goes 3-3 during spring break

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor
March 21, 2018
Junior pitcher Olivia Brees delivers a pitch. Brees currently has 110 strikeouts this season.

[Photo] 'Cats sweep Evangel, split with MNU

March 21, 2018
Sophomore Lucas Lovvorn took home the national championship in the 174-pound bracket after going a perfect 5-0 in the 2018 NAIA Wrestling National Tournament.

[Photo] Lovvorn wins 174-pound national title

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor
March 21, 2018
The Baker dance team performs their routine at the 2018 NAIA Southeast Regional competition in Collins Center. Baker was in first place after the preliminary round, and took third overall.

[Photo] Dance earns at-large bid to nationals

March 3, 2018
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