Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
All content by Mykaela Cross
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. Taylor's 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.

Knowing Loud Noises: Murder, mystery and mastering the stage

Story by Mykaela Cross, Writer
November 6, 2017
Baker’s bats bite: From freshman to ‘Batgirl’

Baker’s bats bite: From freshman to ‘Batgirl’

Story by Mykaela Cross, Writer
September 21, 2017
Baker graduate Luke Miltz is excited about his new role as an Admissions Counselor. Miltz is in charge of recruiting throughout the midwest.

Luke Miltz: Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat

Story by Mykaela Cross, Writer
September 14, 2017
Student senate wants campus voices heard

Student senate wants campus voices heard

Story by Mykaela Cross, Writer
September 5, 2017
Graphic by Alyssa Glover.

Advising program: Is it time for a change?

Story by Mykaela Cross
March 22, 2017
College Kitchen: S'mores Cups

College Kitchen: S’mores Cups

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
March 20, 2017
Image by Sarah Baker.

College Kitchen: Funfetti Cake Dip

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
February 20, 2017
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.

Going Greek: Recruitment rush numbers on the rise

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
September 15, 2016
Talking transgender: the bathroom debate on campus

Talking transgender: the bathroom debate on campus

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant News Editor
May 21, 2016
Professor adds retirement to personal equation

Professor adds retirement to personal equation

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant News Editor
May 4, 2016

TV Review: Is ‘The Catch’ a con or a good catch?

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
March 30, 2016

Symphonic Winds and Jazz Ensemble go ‘Out of This World’

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
March 3, 2016

Old Castle Museum now exhibiting new life

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
February 26, 2016

Arts auction will bring on the chocolate

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
January 28, 2016
College Kitchen: Mug Shot Banana Bread

College Kitchen: Mug Shot Banana Bread

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
January 27, 2016

Orchestra prepares for upcoming performance

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
November 12, 2015
Mandate draws attention to sexual misconduct on campus

Mandate draws attention to sexual misconduct on campus

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
October 28, 2015
College Kitchen: Pizza Rollups

College Kitchen: Pizza Rollups

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
October 5, 2015

BOOK Award winners announced

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
October 5, 2015
Convocation celebrates liberal arts

Convocation celebrates liberal arts

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
September 2, 2015

Baker joins the quest for an MS cure

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
August 31, 2015

Summer Away considered a success

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
August 27, 2015

Convocation to feature freshmen

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
August 27, 2015
Triathlon unites BC community

Triathlon unites BC community

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
August 6, 2015

Don’t forget about drama

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
August 3, 2015

‘Jurassic World’ is out of this world

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
June 29, 2015
Baker teaches older student newer lessons

Baker teaches older student newer lessons

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
May 12, 2015
Memorial tree planting unites campus

Memorial tree planting unites campus

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
April 30, 2015
Jake Bucher, associate dean of the School of Professional and Graduate Studies.

Bucher becomes associate dean of SPGS

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
April 10, 2015

Sophomore Jim Joyner named Mr. BU

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
April 9, 2015

‘Black Sails’ stuns Starz fans

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
April 1, 2015
Freshman prepares for internship with Disney

Freshman prepares for internship with Disney

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
March 26, 2015
Baker creative writer claims Harlaxton award

Baker creative writer claims Harlaxton award

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
March 25, 2015

Movie Review: John Wick

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
February 26, 2015

Summer Away program helps students get ahead

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
February 23, 2015

Horror films aren’t so horrifying

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
February 14, 2015

Professors strive to elicit interest in Quest

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
February 9, 2015

Interterm strains students, professors

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
February 4, 2015
Students celebrate step in marriage equality

Students celebrate step in marriage equality

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
December 9, 2014
Once taboo, tattoos find new life in job sector

Once taboo, tattoos find new life in job sector

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
December 4, 2014

Review: Dracula Untold

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
December 4, 2014

Flowers, SAC snag awards at regional conference

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
November 24, 2014

Professors present faculty string recital

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
November 13, 2014

Bracelet sales advocate suicide awareness

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
November 13, 2014

Campus mourns sophomore’s death

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
October 31, 2014
Last Lecture emphasizes role models, heroes

Last Lecture emphasizes role models, heroes

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
October 29, 2014

The value of a page

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
October 23, 2014
Mahogany to kick off inaugural events

Mahogany to kick off inaugural events

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
October 22, 2014
Sophomore reaches out through Bible study

Sophomore reaches out through Bible study

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
October 16, 2014

Going viral can save lives

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
October 15, 2014

Maple Leaf Festival showcases community

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
October 15, 2014

Zeta Chi fraternity stays dry

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
October 8, 2014
Bikers camp overnight on Mabee lawn

Bikers camp overnight on Mabee lawn

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
October 5, 2014

BOOK program awards students cash prizes

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
September 25, 2014
Unexpected life lessons in the laundry room

Unexpected life lessons in the laundry room

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
September 23, 2014

Students, thespians should take advantage of KC Renaissance Festival

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
September 22, 2014
Homecoming week debuts new structure

Homecoming week debuts new structure

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
September 17, 2014
DJ Gunz uses hobby to entertain students

DJ Gunz uses hobby to entertain students

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
September 15, 2014

Apple not without worms

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
September 10, 2014

Greek life coordinator leaves BU

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
September 10, 2014

SAC hosts ‘Intersection of Two Lives’

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
September 7, 2014
2014-2015 calendar kills dead day

2014-2015 calendar kills dead day

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
August 5, 2014

Cross: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
May 12, 2014

Musicians eager to welcome new director

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
May 11, 2014
Literary magazine showcases creativity

Literary magazine showcases creativity

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
May 10, 2014

Honorary tree plantings evoke emotion

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
April 29, 2014
Social justice events provide understanding

Social justice events provide understanding

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
April 23, 2014
Students increasingly seek therapy

Students increasingly seek therapy

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
April 22, 2014

‘Big Event’ shows community appreciation

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
April 15, 2014

English majors provide marketable skills

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
April 7, 2014

Mr. BU kicks off Greek Week competitions

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
April 3, 2014

Greek Week bonds campus chapters

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
March 29, 2014

Senior wins national creative writing award

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
March 24, 2014
BU revamps annual St. Jude fundraiser

BU revamps annual St. Jude fundraiser

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
March 23, 2014

DeSpain prepares for ‘last lecture’

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
March 12, 2014

House director leaves lasting impression

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
February 25, 2014
Peggy Harris announces retirement plans

Peggy Harris announces retirement plans

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
February 18, 2014
Snow days bring joy despite complications

Snow days bring joy despite complications

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
February 13, 2014
Students take next step in relationships

Students take next step in relationships

Story by Mykaela Cross, Assistant Editor
February 6, 2014
Cast members of "The Journey of Everyman" gather on the set after dress rehearsal: (From left to right) Erynne Jamison, Noah Hastings, Bryce Paratore, Lily Stephens, Jason Shipps, Alyssa Glover, Destiny Bruno, Josiah Moreno and Tygee Faulkner (Haley Roberts not pictured). Image by Mykaela Cross.

[Photo] Upcoming November events in BU arts

Story by Sarah Baker, Editor
November 9, 2016
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