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The Baker Orange
Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
All content by Jenna Black
Baker will add an eSports team to the list of scholarship eligible sports this fall.

Baker adds eSports team

Story by Jenna Black, Editor in Chief
April 22, 2019
Senior Riley Parks and sophomore Colby Bullock present their research at Dialogos on April 10.

Students use Dialogos as a “free day”

Story by Jenna Black, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2019
133 Coffee opened next to Cranberry Market at 106 6th Street on Feb. 16. The owners hope that students and members of the community are able to use their new coffee shop as a place to gather over coffee.

133 Coffee creates a gathering place

Story by Jenna Black, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2019
The University Chapel holds services every Thursday at 11 a.m.

United Methodist Church holds vote: LGBTQ+ not able to be ordained or married

Story by Jenna Black, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2019
Junior Jessica Watson attempts to close in on junior Emilio Mancha of St. Ambrose University. Mancha placed fourth and Watson finished in sixth.

Watson becomes race walk national champion

Story by Jenna Black, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2019
Assistant Coach Jason Thoren takes over as interim head football coach after 15 seasons with the Wildcats. Thoren is a contender in the national search for a permanent head coach.

Grossner terminated as head football coach: Thoren set to lead through interim role

Story by Jenna Black, Editor in Chief
February 15, 2019
The Orange set for final print publication

The Orange set for final print publication

Story by Jenna Black, Editor
February 15, 2019

Interterms from here to there

Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
December 10, 2018
Senior Caitlin Modesett drives the ball against University of Saint Mary in the 2017 season opening game. Modesett is one of three key senior leaders on the team.

Women’s basketball continues strong tradition with new coach

Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
December 10, 2018
Freshman Stephen Long executes a jump on Taft Bridge on Nov. 30. Long is a member of the dance team including the competition team.

Dance team welcomes only male member

Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
December 10, 2018
Tom Hedrick, the voice of the Wildcats, continues to broadcast Baker football and basketball games on KNBU-FM 89.7 in Baldwin City. Hedrick, a graduate in 1956, was inducted into the Baker Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978. Image by Jenna Black.

Hedrick accredits Baker to his success

Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
November 5, 2018
The newly added section of El Patron embraces its inviting setting. The expansion allows for more people to enjoy the exceptional food and service provided.

El Patron expands to better serve customers

Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
November 2, 2018
Senior Samantha Mitchell executes a practice swing before teeing off. Mitchell broke the women's golf school record for the lowest round, one below par.

Mitchell breaks school record in opening invitational

Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
October 15, 2018
Finding passion with an encrouching graduation

Finding passion with an encrouching graduation

Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
October 15, 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.

Pocket Points offers benefits to students

Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
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
New sports introduced to program

New sports introduced to program

Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
September 24, 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.

Jacobs leads men’s soccer into conference play

Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
September 18, 2018
After jumping over the steeple barrier, junior Jessica Watson lands into the water pit during the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the Zach Kindler Wildcat Open on April 28. Watson captured a win in both the steeplechase and the 5,000 meter racewalk.

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

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor
May 4, 2018
After jumping over the steeple barrier, junior Jessica Watson lands into the water pit during the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the Zach Kindler Wildcat Open on April 28. Watson captured a win in both the steeplechase and the 5,000 meter racewalk.

Track honors coach Zach Kindler with meet

Story by Jenna Black, Photo Editor
May 4, 2018
Center fielder Riley Swickard high fives head coach Jamie Stanclift as her teammates wait to celebrate after a home run. The Wildcats went on to win 13-0 over Clarke University.

Softball earns best record in history

Story by Jenna Black, Photo Editor
May 4, 2018
Second baseman Hannah Flynn dives for an infield ground ball against Evangel University on April 17. The 'Cats split the doubleheader.

[Photo] Featured Gallery

April 25, 2018
Sophomore David Dow and freshman Thomas Fehlhafer balance on one foot during the yoga session. It was estimated that there were over 70 students in attendance.

[Photo] Exercise Science Clubs host Power Yoga

April 30, 2018
Senior Alexis Korte sends a pitch to an Evangel batter on April 17. The 'Cats defeated Evangel 2-1 in the first game but fell 6-1 in the second.

[Photo] Softball splits with Benedictine

April 23, 2018
The ParMentors organization celebrated their 30 year reunion on April 15. Former Baker University President Dan Lambert attended the meeting in honor of his wife Carolyn Lambert, who started ParMentors.

[Photo] ParMentors program remains strong

April 17, 2018
Senior Miranda Lindmark is the first member of Zeta Tau Alpha from the Sigma chapter to receive this position within the organization.

[Photo] Miranda Lindmark accepts position with sorority

May 3, 2018
Alexis Korte sends a pitch toward a Grand View batter. Korte was the starting pitcher for the second game and threw for four innings. Korte allowed Grand View's only three runs on the way to a 5-3 Baker victory.

Softball continues winning trend against Grand View

Story by Jenna Black, Photo Editor
March 29, 2018
Matt Stuart eyes the catcher's gloves in preparation to throw a pitch. Stuart pitched a shut out in the sixth and seventh innings of the third game against Evangel at Sauder Field on March 24.

[Photo] Central Methodist sweeps Baker

April 23, 2018
A Smiley Stone sits on a window sill outside the Harter Union.

[Photo] Smile stones are hidden around campus

March 6, 2018
Senior Caitlin Modesett drives the ball against University of Saint Mary in the 2017 season opening game. Modesett is one of three key senior leaders on the team.

[Photo] Baker downs Benedictine on Senior Day

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor
February 25, 2018
Student Activities Council hosted The Professional Regurgitator Stevie Starr on Feb. 21 at Rice Auditorium. Starr performed on "Britain's Got Talent" in 2010 and finished in fourth place on "America's Got Talent" in 2015. Starr regurgitated items such as nails, goldfish and a billiard ball.

[Photo] SAC hosts The Professional Regurgitator

February 26, 2018
Senior Nate Guscott drives to the basket against an Avila defender inside Collins Center in the teams' earlier matchup. Baker defeated Avila 71-60 on Feb. 17.

[Photo] Men's basketball picks up third-straight win

February 19, 2018
Shortstop Bailey Pattin tracks down the ball in the second inning against University of Saint Mary. Both games were played at Lawrence Free State High School. The 'Cats fell 8-10 and 5-14 in the season opening doubleheader.

[Photo] Wildcats look to end losing streak

March 3, 2018
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