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The Baker Orange
Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
Rebekah Nelson

Rebekah Nelson, Multimedia Editor

Rebekah Nelson is a senior from Newton, Kans, majoring in mass media and minoring in studio art. She works as the multimedia editor for The Baker Orange and is a member of Alpha Chi Omega. In her free time she enjoys reading, creating art and spending time with her friends.
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Junior Emalee Bigley is the university baton twirler. Along with performing on the sidelines, Bigley has also coached as the Royal Baton Twirlers since she was a sophomore in high school.

Emalee Bigley: Baton coach and university twirler

Story by Rebekah Nelson, Multimedia Editor
December 7, 2022
The Kansas midterm elections were held on Nov. 6. In addition to electing public officials, there were also two amendments on the ballot.

Nov. 8 Kan. Midterm Result Summary

Story by Rebekah Nelson, Multimedia Editor
November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Podcast: Fantasy Football Rundown - Episode 1

October 28, 2022
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[Photo] Holiday Traditions Then and Now

November 29, 2023
The Biden-Harris Administration’s relief plan for student debt is an insufficient solution for the bigger problem: the cost of higher education. 

Editorial: Biden-Harris Administration’s debt relief is an insufficient solution

Story by Rebekah Nelson and Maria Gutierrez
September 30, 2022
10 seniors across different campus organizations such as Mungano, Student Activities Council and fraternity and sorority life are nominated for homecoming royalty. The crowning will take place Saturday Sept 24 during half time of the 1 p.m. football game at Liston Stadium.

[Photo] Meet your 2022 homecoming royalty nominees

Story by Aalia Khan, Staff photographer
September 22, 2022
Nicole Medical and Austin Coash discuss the importance of women in sports while highlighting women athletes at Baker.

[Photo] Women in sports: women athletes at Baker

May 4, 2022
The social media network Yik Yak has resurfaced and become an added stressor on Baker's campus.

[Photo] Yik Yak sweeps across Baker community

Story by Maya Hodison, News Editor
May 3, 2022
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[Photo] "Pokemon Legends: Arceus" - videogame review

May 10, 2022
The new Om Grown Yoga Collective studio space is currently under construction with plans to open late March.

Om Grown Yoga Collective plans to expand in late March 

Story by Rebekah Nelson, Multimedia Editor
March 8, 2022
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[Photo] Editorial: Overdose epidemic grows on college campuses

Story by Maria Gutierrez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 28, 2022
Moving your body, prioritizing rest and creating a school life balance are just a few ways to avoid academic burnout this spring semester.

How to avoid burnout this spring semester

Story by Rebekah Nelson, Multimedia Editor
February 27, 2022
On Feb. 24, Russia began to invade the Ukraine. Areas in and around the capital of Kyiv were hit with missiles. In reaction to the invasion, people and countries around the world have spoken out against Russia's decision to invade.

[Photo] What to know about the Russia and Ukraine conflict

March 1, 2022
Applied Heath Science's partners with the nonprofit organization Be The Match to host a donation drive in honor of a local child who is in need of bone marrow. Baker is the first college in Kan. to participate, and a drive will be held on Feb. 15 in the Harter Union from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m for anyone interested in registering.

[Photo] Finding the match: Student organizations and athletics partner with Be The Match

Story by Grace Duddy, Staff Writer and Photographer
February 14, 2022
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have become an increasing topic of conversation and debate among the digital world.

[Photo] NFTs: What are they and why are people angry about them?

Story by Maria Gutierrez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 29, 2021
13-year-old Noodles the pug and his owner Jonathan Graziano predict the daily forecast with TikTok trend "bones or no bones."

[Photo] Noodle the Pug: virality of a bones or no bones day

Story by Lauren Alley, Photographer and Staff Writer
November 24, 2021
Unpaid internships no longer serve students due to financial stress and lack of labor appreciation.

[Photo] Editorial: It is time to end unpaid internships

Story by Emma Howard, Social Media Editor
December 4, 2021
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Dr. Nicholaus Pumphrey will host the Swogger Literary Salon on Nov. 11. Pumphrey will focus on John Steinbeck's novel "East of Eden."

[Photo] Baker professors introduce the Swogger Literary Salon to campus

November 9, 2021
Domestic violence is more than just physical abuse. Others layers include emotional, sexual, psychological and financial.

Domestic Violence: Beyond the physical

Story by Rebekah Nelson, Multimedia Editor
October 26, 2021
With concerts going back, specific guidelines are set in place to protect against COVID-19.

[Photo] The impact of COVID-19 on the concert experience

Story by Marissa Schimke, Staff Writer
November 1, 2021
Oct. 11 marks National Coming Out day, a day significant to many of those in LGBTQIA+ community.

[Photo] The pressure of coming out

October 11, 2021
On Sept. 25th, Dear Evan Hansen releasesd in theaters. The movie features Ben Platt as the main character and is based on a coming-of-age stage musical that came out in 2016.

[Photo] "Dear Evan Hansen," you could have been worse

September 27, 2021
Sept. 11, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center.

[Photo] Remembering 9/11: twenty years later

Story by Colbie Fairley, Staff Writer and Photographer
September 11, 2021
Irwin Hall residents were evacuated late Monday night as the Baldwin City volunteer Fire Department responded to the call. A seizure was reported around the time and location of the evacuation. It is unknown whether or not the two incidents are related.

[Photo] Series of fire alarms lead to several evacuations

Story by Emma Howard, Social Media Editor
September 8, 2021
Along with the rise of social movements over the past year, social media platforms have started to replace actually works of activism.

[Photo] "Slacktivism:" The issue with performative activism

August 31, 2021
The amount of student debt is so debilitating that it's inhibiting our freedom to education. As of 2021, the average amount of student debt owed was 37,693 dollars and, due to inflation, that number only continues to rise.

[Photo] The problems associated with student debt

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Staff Writer
May 20, 2021
With Baker's new concurrent credit opportunities, select high school students will now be able to earn college credits at a reduced rate.

[Photo] Concurrent Credit Partnership prepares high school students for college

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
May 15, 2021
The new mural downtown is designed with Baker's student life in mind.

[Photo] Baldwin City mural committee plans murals to promote tourism

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Staff Writer
May 12, 2021
As finals are approaching for college students, the importance of sleep is reiterated.

[Photo] The importance of sleep at the collegiate level

Story by Caitlyn Baker, Staff Writer
May 7, 2021
Lil Nas X stirs up controversy with his new song and video “Montero (Call Me by Your Name).”

[Photo] OpEd: Lil Nas X’s “Montero” controversy reflects historical conservative policing of music

Story by Nicholaus Pumphrey, Contributing Writer
April 27, 2021
Derek Chauvin receives a guilty verdict on murder charges, emphasizing the issues associated with police brutality.

[Photo] Baker University community reflects on Derek Chauvin guilty verdict

May 6, 2021
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[Photo] Baker University's annual scholars symposium, Dialogos, to take place virtually

April 26, 2021
Baker University's 2021 Day of Giving will focus on donations to specific academic programs.

[Photo] Day of Giving 2021 focuses on academic programs

April 16, 2021
More college students are now eligible for SNAP benefits with the latest COVID-19 relief bill.

[Photo] COVID-19 relief package includes SNAP benefits for more college students

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
April 6, 2021
Alumni create a petition to request answers in regards to financial concerns following the reduction and reallocation process.

[Photo] Alumni petition requests transparency for questions left unanswered

March 25, 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.

[Photo] Hybrid classes impact in-person attendance

Story by Maria Gutierrez, Staff Writer
March 24, 2021
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[Photo] Remembering student Kaitlen Riley

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
March 10, 2021
University cuts faculty, staff and programs in the wake of financial hardship

University cuts faculty, staff and programs in the wake of financial hardship

Story by Halle Morrell, Emma Howard, Will Hanson, and Rebekah Nelson
February 24, 2021
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[Photo] Activists demand inclusion of Asian people in anti-racism efforts

March 17, 2021
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[Photo] Men’s Basketball team involved in crash traveling to away game

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
February 23, 2021
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[Photo] Marjorie Taylor Greene becomes a symptom of the larger issue

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Staff Writer
February 10, 2021
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[Photo] What to know about the COVID-19 vaccines

February 10, 2021
The men's cross country team celebrates their conference win. Both the men and women's team qualified for nationals.

Baker Cross Country teams place first and second at conference meet

Story by Cierra Bryant and Rebekah Nelson
November 9, 2020
Seniors Grant Roesner, Drew Cook and Liam Barnsby pose at the end of the meet. Cook received honorable mention and Barnsby earned the title of All Conference.

[Photo] Baker Cross Country competes in conference championship

November 9, 2020
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[Photo] Spring semester schedule decided

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
October 29, 2020
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[Photo] Cross Country to create team “bubble”

Story by Zach Reeder, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
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[Photo] How weather impacts our mood: a word about seasonal depression

November 6, 2020
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[Photo] Why college students need a stimulus check

October 21, 2020
Homestead Kitchen and Bakery works to unveil their latest project of the 8th Street Burger Shop.

[Photo] 8th Street Burger Shop comes to Baldwin City

October 26, 2020
"The Social Dilemma" presents varying outlooks on social media use

“The Social Dilemma” presents varying outlooks on social media use

Story by Rebekah Nelson, Multimedia Editor
October 15, 2020
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[Photo] “The Haunting of Bly Manor:” a well-crafted and cerebral horror series

Story by Will Hanson, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 14, 2020
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[Photo] Ten great movies (that you probably have not heard of) to stream now

October 8, 2020
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[Photo] A review of "This is Paris"

October 10, 2020
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[Photo] COVID-19 causes unease about being back on campus

September 30, 2020
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[Photo] The problem with “The Walking Dead”

Story by Will Hanson, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 28, 2020
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[Photo] "Ratched:" An insult to the iconic villain

September 22, 2020
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[Photo] Black Lives Matter continues to draw national attention across the United States

October 19, 2020
COVID-19 calls for more self care

COVID-19 calls for more self care

Story by Rebekah Nelson, Multimedia Editor
September 14, 2020
Blurred lines

[Photo] Blurred Lines: The toxicity against actors and the characters they played

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Staff Writer
September 12, 2020
Filming during covid

[Photo] “Love Island”: reality shows and COVID-19

Story by Will Hanson, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 3, 2020
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[Photo] Seniors awarded highest academic honor

May 7, 2020
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[Photo] "When will things go back to normal?": The question we need to stop asking

May 13, 2020
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[Photo] Virtual concerts provide entertainment during COVID-19

May 12, 2020
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[Photo] Sororities host philanthropy events online

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Staff Writer
May 2, 2020
Climate change

[Photo] It’s time to get serious about climate change

Story by Isabel Ashley, News Editor
May 5, 2020
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[Photo] Citizens engage in protests against "stay at home" orders

April 30, 2020
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[Photo] Campus announces revision to grading scale

Story by Isabel Ashley, News Editor
April 22, 2020
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[Photo] Dean Cassy Bailey turns to social media during quarantine

May 2, 2020
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