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Baker will add an eSports team to the list of scholarship eligible sports this fall.

Baker adds eSports team

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”

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

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

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

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

February 15, 2019
The Orange set for final print publication

The Orange set for final print publication

February 15, 2019

Interterms from here to there

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

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

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

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

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

October 15, 2018
Finding passion with an encrouching graduation

Finding passion with an encrouching graduation

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

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

October 1, 2018
Junior Adam Preston

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October 1, 2018
Sophomore Drew Cook

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October 1, 2018
Freshman Tanner Hendrix

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October 1, 2018
Freshman Jacob Cofer

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October 1, 2018
Senior Daniel Rivera

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October 1, 2018
New sports introduced to program

New sports introduced to program

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

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

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

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

May 4, 2018
Sprawling for the finish, junior Gloria Mares finishes the 100 meter dash at the Zach Kindler Wildcat Open. Mares also competed in the women's 4x100m that qualified for the National Meet.

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May 4, 2018
Junior Jessica Watson jumps into the water pit during the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Watson captured a win in both the steeplechase and the 5,000 meter race walk.

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May 4, 2018
Benton McCann (left) and Michael Riddle (right) prepare for the final straight away of the 400 meter hurdles at the Zach Kindler Wildcat Open on April 28. McCann won the event followed by Riddle in second.

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May 4, 2018
Wincing in pain to the finish, sophomore Danny Griese pushes down the straight away. Griese ran the 800 meter race in 2:01 at the Zach Kindler Wildcat Open. Griese was the first Wildcat to finish out of five.

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May 4, 2018
Sophomore Janeane Hernandez rounds the corner at the 200 meter mark in the 800 meter race at the Zach Kindler Wildcat Open. Hernandez completed the race in 2:31, earning her a seventh place finish.

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May 4, 2018
Exploding out of the starting blocks, freshman Jack Taylor begins the men's 100 meter dash. Taylor sprinted his way to a seventh place finish.

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

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April 25, 2018
Baker alumna Dom Barbour led the Power Yoga session on the steps of Parmenter Hall. Barbour gave the students different levels of difficulty for poses.

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April 25, 2018
Students were encouraged to bring their own yoga mats and towels to the event. Chair of Exercise is Medicine Kayelee Smith and Co-Chair of Exercise is Medicine Cheleia Marshall coordinated the event with the help of Exercise Science professors.

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April 25, 2018
Students execute the tree pose while looking to Barbour for guidance. The event was hosted at 11 a.m. because there are no classes scheduled at this time on Tuesday's.

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April 25, 2018
Sophomores Kayla Carter (left) and McKenzie Becker (right) do breathing exercises to relax at the opening of Power Yoga.

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April 25, 2018
Freshmen Gretchen Boxberger (left) and Natalie Moussa (middle) and sophomore Bryson Wesley (right) perform the warrior pose at Power Yoga on April 24. The event was hosted by ESSA and Exercise is Medicine

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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
The Douglas County jail is looking to increase the amount of individuals they can hold. Local communities in the Douglas County are showing their disagreement with these signs.

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April 30, 2018
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April 30, 2018
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April 30, 2018
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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
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April 23, 2018
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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 ParMentor Spencer Brown expresses what his time as a member of the ParMentor organization has meant to him during his collegiate years. Brown will be working at Lockton Insurance after graduation this May.

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April 17, 2018
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