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A protester holds their sign aloft in support of the March of Our Lives event on March 24 in Topeka. The main march was held in Washington, D.C., but sister marches were held all over the country.

Modern movement inspires students

Story by Lexi Loya and Nathalia Barr
April 14, 2018
A man protests across the street from Trump Tower on March 8. Despite the dreary weather, the man stood there for awhile and held three signs while other signs and buttons were scattered around him. All of the signs condemned Trump or insulted him in some way. Several passerbys would stop and take photos in front of the Tower, most of the time to either flip off the building or do something equally as negative to express their feelings about the current president.

[Photo] Trump’s comments cause for concern

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer
April 9, 2018
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[Photo] Binge-worthy: 5 shows to stream besides ‘The Office’

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer
March 25, 2018
In 2016, every day 116 people died from opioid-related overdoses. In the same year, 11.5 million people misused prescription opioids.

[Photo] Opioid crisis demands more solutions

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer
March 23, 2018
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[Photo] Editors choose top five albums of 2017

Story by Dory Smith and Bailey Conklin
December 31, 2017
Junior Noah Taylor lies on the ground after being murdered by one of the cast at the Loud Noises annual Murder Mystery Show on Oct. 31. Taylors character was an accountant named Abdul, but his boss, played by senior Destiny Bruno, called him Paula instead. It was revealed at the end that the overly-happy character Betty, played by freshman Cassidy Drabik, was actually the killer.

[Photo] Knowing Loud Noises: Murder, mystery and mastering the stage

Story by Mykaela Cross, Writer
November 6, 2017
Alec Tillery, a team member of C.R.E.E.P.Z. Ghost Commando, holds up a K2 Meter. This device is used for measuring electromagnetic energy in a room. It was one of many devices used on the investigation Saturday night.

Paranormal activity: Baker University edition

Story by Lexi Loya and Jamie Pellikaan
November 2, 2017
#TakeAKnee should be defended

#TakeAKnee should be defended

Story by Lexi Loya, Editor
October 13, 2017
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[Photo] Student senate wants campus voices heard

Story by Mykaela Cross, Writer
September 5, 2017
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[Photo] Can you be yourself at BU?

Story by Dory Smith, Assistant Multimedia Editor
September 28, 2017
A dumpster sits in front of Rice Auditorium as renovations are still under way. It is expected to be completed in time for Fall Commencement in Dec.

[Photo] Rice nears completion

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Writer
September 20, 2017
Active Omicron Chapter President Amy Wysong accepts the National Council Trophy from Alpha Chi Omega National President Angela Costley Harris on Aug. 13. The sorority women were pleasantly surprised when both the former national president of Alpha Chi Omega, Diane Blackwelder, and the current president, Costley Harris showed up to present this award to their chapter.

[Photo] Alpha Chi Omega awarded National Council Trophy

Story by Spencer Brown, Assistant News Editor
August 31, 2017
Backpage.com is still up and running today. The photo is of its dating section on its site, where things like asian massages are offered on several different ads. Most of the ads also feature scantily clad women in suggestive poses.

Backpage.com hiding behind freedom of speech

Story by Lexi Loya, Editor
August 2, 2017
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[Photo] Health humanities major added for 2017-18

Story by Brenna Thompson, News Editor
June 12, 2017
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[Photo] Psychology major benefits from journalistic experience

Story by Brenna Thompson, News Editor
June 12, 2017
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[Photo] Track teams take first at home meet

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor
April 3, 2016
Do safe spaces and trigger warnings belong in college?

Do safe spaces and trigger warnings belong in college?

Story by Lexi Loya, Editor
October 3, 2016
Love is … maybe not the Dating Doctor

Love is … maybe not the Dating Doctor

Story by Lexi Loya, Editor
February 23, 2016
CDC links pregnancy to alcohol consumption

CDC links pregnancy to alcohol consumption

Story by Lexi Loya, Editor
February 17, 2016
College Kitchen: Make your own pizza

College Kitchen: Make your own pizza

Story by Lexi Loya, Editor
March 3, 2015
King and Queen of Courts raises $660

King and Queen of Courts raises $660

Story by Lexi Loya, Editor
February 24, 2015

Mungano, others celebrate Black History Month

Story by Lexi Loya, Editor
February 11, 2015

Tunnel of Oppression to educate through immersion

Story by Lexi Loya, Editor
February 2, 2015

Women gussy up for Formal Mondays

Story by Lexi Loya, Editor
January 8, 2015
Freshman 15: fact or fiction?

Freshman 15: fact or fiction?

Story by Lexi Loya, Editor
October 18, 2014
Sophomore Emily Riggs speaks with Assistant Director of Student Life Josh Doak at Alpha Chi Omega sororitys Muffins and Mentors event on Oct. 7. Doak is the new advisor for fraternity and sorority life. Image by Lexi Loya.

[Photo] Baker Greeks welcome a new adviser

Story by Rose Wahlmeier
October 11, 2016
Rice Auditorium begins to fill up for the Student Activities Councils showing of the documentary film The Mask You Live In on Oct. 27. Baker administrators are planning a renovation project for the auditorium. Image by Lexi Loya.

[Photo] Editorial: Campus still needs a larger facility for big events

Story by The Baker Orange Editorial Board
November 9, 2016
Full campus parking lot behind Pulliam Hall. Image by Lexi Loya.

[Photo] Parking lot security becomes a campus concern

Story by Brittney Diehm
October 31, 2016
After 10 years, Chip Hornberger is looking to sell his local Goodcents franchise ownership. Image by Lexi Loya.

[Photo] Retiring Goodcents owner brings hospitality to Baldwin

Story by Angela Bober, Writer
December 12, 2016

[Photo] SAC event to highlight forms of oppression

Story by Julia Sanders, Writer
February 15, 2017
The Salt Mine offers many choices of beverages, including one of the main favorites, Bud Light. Image by Lexi Loya.

[Photo] To the Mine: Local bar unites ‘daytimers’ and students

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
February 15, 2017
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[Photo] Theater opens ‘Working’ musical

Story by Steven Stenebach, Writer
February 24, 2015
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[Photo] Ad Astra Alpacas brings unexpected joy to BC

Story by Hayley Morrical, Writer
September 2, 2015
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[Photo] Sports Illustrated gets a plus-sized remodeling

Story by Madison Armoneit, Writer
February 24, 2016
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[Photo] Softball team swept by Evangel

Story by Levi
April 4, 2016
Freshmen Angela Bober and Haley Vlcek get ready at Alpha Chi Omega sorority for their annual event, Water Wars, with Delta Tau Delta fraternity. For the event, the women traditionally wear all black and paint part of their faces as well. This year some of the members painted the letters A, X and O on their arms.

[Photo] Going Greek: Recruitment rush numbers on the rise

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
September 15, 2016
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