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Maria Gutierrez, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Maria Gutierrez is a junior from Salina, Kansas. She’s a mass media major and a part of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, drawing and discovering new music.

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Queer baiting is an increasingly popular topic of conversation, and is problematic for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Queerbaiting: Why does it matter?

August 30, 2021
Following celebrity Colton Underwood publicly coming out, it becomes important to discuss celebrities and their ability to come out without being ridiculed.

Heteronormativity: still a very prevalent issue

May 11, 2021
Baker University President Lynne Murray lights a candle at the event.

“A Night of Unity” highlights race and ethnicity issue awareness

May 8, 2021
Physical Education major Patricia Moore (left) and Musical Education major Kara Smith (right) win the 2021 Teacher of Promise Award.

Students recognized as teachers of promise

May 2, 2021
Harlaxton College study abroad programs will return beginning summer 2021. This will be the first time students have lived in the manor since an abrupt departure in spring of 2020.

Harlaxton travel to resume starting summer 2021

April 22, 2021
Counseling Center Director Tim Hodges receives Kansas Counselor of the Year.

Tim Hodges recognized as “Counselor of the Year” by Kansas Counseling Association

April 20, 2021
Jo's Diner shows a sign to alert customers of their closing.

Jo’s Diner and The Salt Mine close their doors

April 1, 2021
On Mar. 25, Baker University band gathered together to perform for a limited audience in Rice Auditorium.

Baker University Band holds indoor concert

March 28, 2021
The home screen for Zoom includes the date, time and place to join meetings through a specific password. Students have varied opinions on the setup of Zoom.

Hybrid classes impact in-person attendance

March 24, 2021
Residence halls to allow limited number of guests

Residence halls to allow limited number of guests

March 12, 2021
Q&A forum aids in transition to Baker Core program

Q&A forum aids in transition to Baker Core program

March 4, 2021
What to know about the COVID-19 vaccines

What to know about the COVID-19 vaccines

February 10, 2021
Collins Center has been the home for graduation ceremonies over the years. This year's winter graduation was cancelled in consideration for rising COVID-19 cases with hopes all previously cancelled graduations can be combined in May 2021.

December commencement cancelled due to COVID-19

November 23, 2020
The Rise of

The Rise of “Among Us”

October 30, 2020
Homestead Kitchen and Bakery works to unveil their latest project of the 8th Street Burger Shop.

8th Street Burger Shop comes to Baldwin City

October 26, 2020
Senior Ashley Pippin sits at the circulation desk inside Collins Library. As part of the Work Study Program, students at Baker can apply to work as a Library Assistant.

Work Study hours take cuts due to pandemic hardships

October 13, 2020
Comparing the Influenza and COVID-19 pandemics on Baker University's campus

Comparing the Influenza and COVID-19 pandemics on Baker University’s campus

October 4, 2020

“Keeping Up with the Kardashians:” a staple of reality television

September 23, 2020

Baker University to establish Baker Core in place of Quest program

September 21, 2020
Senior Hadley Kaff is president of the Baker University chapter of the Young Dems Club. The chapter was founded during the Fall 2020 semester.

Young Dems Club reaches Baker University’s campus

September 15, 2020
Citizens engage in protests against

Citizens engage in protests against “stay at home” orders

April 30, 2020
Five documentaries to stimulate your mind during COVID-19

Five documentaries to stimulate your mind during COVID-19

April 25, 2020
Krasinski starts Youtube channel, focusing on good news

Krasinski starts Youtube channel, focusing on good news

April 16, 2020
Movie industry adapts during virus

Movie industry adapts during virus

April 11, 2020
A first look at spring movies

A first look at spring movies

March 1, 2020
Coronavirus takes world by storm

Coronavirus takes world by storm

February 27, 2020

“The Circle”: A review

February 6, 2020
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