Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
Alyssa Lamb

Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor

Alyssa is a senior studying Mass Media at Baker University. She is from Navarre, Fla., but calls Lawrence, Kan. home. She spends her free time hanging out with her two dogs, Sunshine and Tater Tot, and three cats, Affogato, Noodles and Muenster.

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Baker creates a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for both non-traditional and traditional students, providing flexible online programs that accommodate diverse life experiences.

The return of nontraditional students

Story by Alyssa Lamb and N. Michael Houser
December 5, 2024
Baker's Humanities Department hosted "Haunted Humanities" in Collins Library, Rice Auditorium, Parmenter Hall and Old Castle on Oct. 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests were greeted by a ghost inflatable, as well as the library's inflatable dragon, Doug Drax, dressed up as a ghost.

Ghost hunts, murder mystery and ‘Haunted Humanities’

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor
October 31, 2024
Baker University welcomes new head tennis coach, Jacob Mishkin. Mishkin is set to lead both the men's and women's teams in the 2024-2025 season.

[Photo] Baker tennis program welcomes new coach Jacob Mishkin

September 28, 2024
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Darcy Russell presented as part of Student Activities Council Last Lecture series. The event took place in Rice Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Sept. 17.

Dean Russell presents “A love letter to Baker Students”

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor
September 18, 2024
While the university renovated and updated the rooms over summer break, the exterior looks just as it did when it was a motel.

Housing Hassles: A look at Baker’s housing options

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor
September 10, 2024
Collins Library is decorated to draw students to the Summer 2024 Reading Challenge. They included many beach and summer-themed decorations.

Humanities Department announces Summer Reading Challenge for book-lovers

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor
May 10, 2024
Baker University has entered an agreement with the Madl family to purchase The Lodge Motel located at 502 Ames St in Baldwin City, Kan. Baker has plans to renovate The Lodge Motel into student housing and is set to have students move in for the fall semester.

Baker University purchases The Lodge for student housing

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor
May 8, 2024
Three new minors have been proposed for the fall semester. Director of Library Services Melanie Massey is leading Library Information Science. Professor Myra Holt is leading photography. The Wellness minor is led by the Department Chair of Applied Health Sciences Dr. Erin Holt.

Faculty senate approves three new minor proposals for Fall 2024

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor
May 8, 2024
The sixth Swogger Literary Salon, a literary lecture series hosted by the Primary Text program, was held at the Lumberyard Arts Center on April 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Director of Library Services takes audience through the writing of Judy Blume

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor
April 28, 2024
Emma with her husband Billy Wagemaker, '20, and parents Laura (Jamison) Pundt, '91, and Tim Pundt, '88, in front of Parmenter Hall. Photo courtesy of Emma Wagemaker.

Director of Student Life joins City of Lawrence Parks and Rec

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor
April 14, 2024
Dr. William Duncan enjoying the eclipse during his last semester at Baker University.

Beloved Baker professor accepts job at Kansas University

Story by Alyssa Lamb and Jacob Slobodzian
April 9, 2024
Photo courtesy of Baker Athletics

Baker welcomes first-ever Director of Athletic Bands

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor
March 10, 2024
Tables were designated for each species of plant offered. This table featured seeds from a variety of root vegetables.

Douglas County Fairgrounds host 15th annual Kaw Valley Seed Fair

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor
February 19, 2024
Housing application opens for Baker student body

Housing application opens for Baker student body

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
Alpha Delta Kappa placed a blue box at Baldwin City Library for the community to donate books to the book drive.

Alpha Delta Kappa Collegiate Club hosts first book drive at Baker Campus

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023
Student Academic Success team offers students support in all areas of school

Student Academic Success team offers students support in all areas of school

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023
Baker University students, faculty, and staff were welcomed to the DE&I event Oct. 6, 2023, with shai b'nana (mint tea).

DE & I host ‘A conversation about antisemitism, Islamophobia, and the war in Gaza’

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
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