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Irwin to become a co-ed dorm

Irwin to become a co-ed dorm

Story by Taylor July 8, 2014
With all of Gessner Hall, the New Living Center and Horn and Markham Apartments at full male capacity, Irwin Hall will be housing men this year as well.

Community should focus on change to prevent prejudice

Story by Taylor April 18, 2014
Managing editor Taylor Shuck reflects on the recent shooting at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park.

Baker websites have new look as school year begins

Story by Taylor June 2, 2013
With its up-to-date layout and new features, the recently-renovated Baker University website has been redesigned to be easily navigable for current and prospective students and faculty.

Summer Bridge program gears up for third year

Story by Taylor April 30, 2013
For the third year in a row, the Baker University will host its Summer Bridge program for incoming college students.

Celebration planned to kick off union renovations

Story by Taylor April 29, 2013
Talk of the renovations to Harter Union is continuous on campus. As a kick off to the changes, Baker will host a renovation celebration Friday in the Harter Union.
Project addresses homosexual discrimination

Project addresses homosexual discrimination

Story by Taylor April 23, 2013
Junior Tim Laughlin created a documentary for his Gender and Sexuality class titled "Sexuality in Small Town America." The documentary features his brother, a high school senior from Waterville, talking about his decision to come out.

Baum brings home award from Academy of Science meeting

Story by Taylor April 17, 2013
Senior Kyle Baum helped put the Baker University science program on the map by finishing first in the undergraduate oral presentations at the meeting of the Academy of Science April 5-6 at Johnson County Community College.
Sorority plans 5K for breast cancer awareness

Sorority plans 5K for breast cancer awareness

Story by Taylor April 15, 2013
Zeta Tau Alpha sorority will host its inaugural Pink Out 5K at 9 a.m. on April 21 at at the Baldwin City Golf Course. All proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to raise breast cancer awareness.

Greeks roll into ‘Las Vegas’ themed Greek Week

Story by Taylor April 1, 2013
The long-standing Baker University Greek tradition kicks off this week with Mr. BU Tuesday in Rice Auditorium. The theme this year is “Las Vegas,” with festive activities such as Casino Night at 9 p.m. Wednesday and Sin City Games and Trivia at 9 p.m. Thursday.
The Last Lecture selected for common book

‘The Last Lecture’ selected for common book

Story by Taylor March 27, 2013
Next year's common book, "The Last Lecture," focuses on the story of Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University.
Smithsonian exhibit comes to town

Smithsonian exhibit comes to town

Story by Taylor March 26, 2013
The traveling Smithsonian exhibit entitled “The Way We Worked” has opened in the Lumberyard Arts Center and will run through May 5.
Plan ahead for summer music festivals

Plan ahead for summer music festivals

Story by Taylor March 10, 2013
From Tennessee to Washington to nearby Kansas City, many college students are swapping beaches for crowded farms and parks to enjoy some of their favorite musical artists. March is a good month to start planning summer music trips.
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