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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 womens 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
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Senior Daniel Rivera

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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 womens 4x100m that qualified for the National Meet.

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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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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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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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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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Exploding out of the starting blocks, freshman Jack Taylor begins the mens 100 meter dash. Taylor sprinted his way to a seventh place finish.

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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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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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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 Tuesdays.

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

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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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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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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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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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President Lynne Murray and her husband Jeff recently brought home a new puppy named Winston. He is 12 weeks old and was born in Sugar Creek, Ohio. The Murray family decided to get a new puppy after the passing of their poodle, Lucca. Winston now joins the Murrays other poodle, Kassie.

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Left fielder Briele Rees prepares for an at-bat in the second game. Rees had one hit and five put outs in left field.

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Waffles and pancakes were available in the Long Student Center on March 27. The event was hosted by the Student Activities Council to celebrate national waffle day.

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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
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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 Views only three runs on the way to a 5-3 Baker victory.

Softball continues winning trend against Grand View

March 29, 2018
President Murrays new puppy Winston plays in the backyard of Collins House on March 29.

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The Baker University choir performs alongside the Baldwin High School Choir inside the Baldwin High School Auditorium on March 6. The two choirs did a combined performance to the song Jabberwocky.

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Matt Stuart eyes the catchers 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
Second baseman Sydney Boaz prepares for the ball to come her way. The Cats swept Grand View 9-1 and 5-3 in a doubleheader on March 24 at Cavaness Field.

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Shortstop Jazzmine Thorpe attempts to tag a base runner. Thorpe has played in every game this season alongside senior Steph Cardona.

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First baseman Rachel Wheeler crouches in preparation for the ball. Wheeler had two hits and one RBI in the second game of the doubleheader.

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Jazzmine Thorpe slides into second base after hitting a double.

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Left fielder Briele Rees prepares for an at-bat in the second game. Rees had one hit and five put outs in left field.

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Brian Wircenske lines up for a hit against Evangel at Sauder Field on March 24. The Cats faced Evangel for a four-game weekend series and went 2-2 making their record 4-6 within the Heart of America Athletic Conference.

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Student Activities Council hosted The Professional Regurgitator Stevie Starr on Feb. 21 at Rice Auditorium. Starr performed on Britains Got Talent in 2010 and finished in fourth place on Americas Got Talent in 2015. Starr regurgitated items such as nails, goldfish and a billiard ball.

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A Smiley Stone sits on a window sill outside the Harter Union.

[Photo] Smile stones are hidden around campus

March 6, 2018
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President Lynne Murray and womens graduate assistant coach Jami Hodge gather at half court to recognize the senior basketball players. Each player was recognized with their parents or other guests as career statistics, quotes and memories were announced. The womens senior class is the second-most winning class to play at Baker.

[Photo] Baker downs Benedictine on Senior Day

February 25, 2018
Junior Caitlin Modesett attacks the basket to contribute to her 22-point performance. Modesett was one point off her season best of 23 points against the University of Saint Mary in the season-opener on Nov. 3.

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Student Activities Council hosted The Professional Regurgitator Stevie Starr on Feb. 21 at Rice Auditorium. Starr performed on Britains Got Talent in 2010 and finished in fourth place on Americas Got Talent in 2015. Starr regurgitated items such as nails, goldfish and a billiard ball.

[Photo] SAC hosts The Professional Regurgitator

February 26, 2018
Freshman Sophie Heldenbrand reacts to Starr regurgitating her ring. Starr swallowed rings from twelve different audience members and brought them all on stage to retrieve their jewelry. He even swallowed senior Cooper Johns large football Heart of America Championship ring.

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Stevie Starr points at senior Holly Chestnut. Chestnut was the last woman remaining on stage to retrieve her ring. Starr jokingly said she would become hypnotized by the end of the night and would want to swallow a fish.

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Sophomore Erica Esch videotapes the performance from her phone. Many students recorded Starrs stunts and posted them to sites such as Snapchat and Twitter. I was just in awe, Esch said. Physiologically how was he doing what he was doing?

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Starr teases the crowd by showing them the tail of a goldfish in his mouth. For his final trick of the night, Starr swallowed a film canister and the fish separately then regurgitated the film canister with the fish inside.

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Starr holds a lighter in front of his mouth as he belches out lighter gas to create fire. Starr traveled to America for his shows in Kansas and Connecticut. His goal is to complete 2,000 shows by the end of 2018.

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Sophomore Danny Griese feeds coins to Starr. I didnt know what he was going to do with them, said Griese. Just one by one, I put them in his teeth.

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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
Freshman Brett Baker grabs a random act of kindness from Baker Serves members in the Harter Union on Feb. 12. Baker Serves had students sign a thank you banner for Sodexo as apart of Appreciation Month.

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Alpha Chi Omega members Darby Fugitt and Alanna Dierking ask students what love means to them in Harter Union on Feb. 12. The sorority celebrated Healthy Relationships in support of their philanthropy, Domestic Violence Awareness.

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Alpha Chi Omega members Darby Fugitt and Alanna Dierking ask students what love means to them in Harter Union on Feb. 12. The sorority is celebrating Healthy Relationships in support of their philanthropy Domestic Violence Awareness.

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Freshman Brett Baker grabs a random act of kindness from Baker Serves members in the Harter Union on Feb. 12. Baker Serves is having students sign a Thank You banner for Sodexo as apart of Appreciation Month.

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Comedian Morgan Jay performs in Rice Auditorium on January 31. Jay performed comedic original songs on his guitar from his album Love Songs...or Something Like That.

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Freshman Megan Emerson and other members of Delta Delta Delta host a Valentine booth inside the Harter Union. The sorority is selling candy and flowers to be delivered on Feb. 14. All proceeds will benefit St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.

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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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