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The Baker Orange
Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
All content by Shelby Stephens
Senior Olivia Brees pitches to a Missouri Valley batter during the 2017 season. Brees opened her senior season with four wins and 37 strikeouts. Last season Brees was named an Honorable Mention All-American and set the school record with 300 strikeouts in a single season.

[Photo] Hot streak: Baker opens season 7-1

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor
March 3, 2018
Art history professor moving to St. Joe

Art history professor moving to St. Joe

Story by Shelby Stephens, Photo Editor
November 17, 2015
College Kitchen: Pumpkin Pie Puppy Chow

College Kitchen: Pumpkin Pie Puppy Chow

Story by Shelby Stephens, Photo Editor
November 10, 2015

‘Stomp Out Stigma’ aims to raise mental health awareness

Story by Shelby Stephens, Photo Editor
October 27, 2015
Your phone can keep you from a good night's sleep

Your phone can keep you from a good night’s sleep

Story by Shelby Stephens, Photo Editor
October 21, 2015
Taking notes in class: type or write?

Taking notes in class: type or write?

Story by Shelby Stephens, Photo Editor
October 21, 2015
College Kitchen: Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Donut Holes

College Kitchen: Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Donut Holes

Story by Shelby Stephens, Photo Editor
September 23, 2015

Speech Center helps students overcome fear of public speaking

Story by Shelby Stephens, Photo Editor
September 22, 2015
The Baker defense makes one of its five sacks on Evangel quarterback Blake Woodard on Nov. 12 at Liston Stadium. The win gave Baker its first 11-0 start to the season in school history. Image by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] After perfect regular season, No. 2 Wildcats ready for playoffs

Story by Jim Joyner, Sports Editor
November 13, 2016
Former director of the Student Health Center Ruth Sarna peps up the BU football players before they take the field against Evangel on Nov. 12 at Liston Stadium. Sarna is one of the Baker sports teams' most enthusiastic supporters. Image by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] Nurse Ruth still one of BU’s most passionate fans

Story by Riley Swickard, Writer
November 16, 2016
Baker takes the field before its first NAIA-FCS semifinals since 1993. The Wildcats beat Eastern Oregon 45-41 and advanced to their first title game since 1986. Image by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] Wildcats reach NAIA semifinals for first time since 1993

Story by Jim Joyner, Sports Editor
November 27, 2016
Clarence Clark scores the game's deciding touchdown against Eastern Oregon on Dec. 3. Clark caught eight passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning 77-yard touchdown in the final minute of the game. Image by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] Clark serves as dual-threat for football team

Story by Justin Toumberlin, Photographer
December 7, 2016
Perks Coffee House and Party Shop recently opened at 914 Ames St. Image by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] New coffee shop opens on Ames Street

Story by Brenna Thompson, News Editor
December 19, 2016
Baker takes the field before its first NAIA-FCS semifinals since 1993. The Wildcats beat Eastern Oregon 45-41 and advanced to their first title game since 1986. Image by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] Baker-Saint Francis national championship preview

Story by Jim Joyner, Sports Editor
December 12, 2016
Saint Francis forces a Cornell Brown fumble in the fourth quarter of the national title game in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Cougars forced two Baker turnovers in their 38-17 win. Image by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] Wildcats fall to Saint Francis in national title game

Story by Jim Joyner, Sports Editor
December 17, 2016
Reopening in mid-July, the new location for Baldwin City's Kwik Shop is at 522 Ames Street, in what used to be the Santa Fe Market building.

[Photo] A Kwik Change: ‘The Kwik’ moves across the street

Story by Sarah Baker, Editor
August 23, 2016
Baker's Dan Young and Brett Elifritz work to keep Peru State out of the lane on Feb. 28 in the opening round of the Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament. The Wildcats won 95-77. Photo by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] Men’s basketball advances to Heart tournament quarterfinals

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer
March 1, 2017
Baker University students work together in order to make a giant chair at Playfair on Aug. 21.

[Photo] Enrollment spike attributed to campus-wide efforts

Story by Sarah Baker, Editor
August 25, 2016
Jack Worthing (Jason Shipps) and Gwendolen Fairfax (Haley Roberts) have a conversation in "Ernest in Love." Photo by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] ‘Ernest in Love’: Spring musical is a community effort

Story by Sarah Baker, Editor
March 2, 2017
Quarterback Logan Brettell interacts with the student section after widening the Wildcat lead with another touchdown. Brettell led the Wildcats with three rushing and two passing touchdowns.

[Photo] No. 5 Wildcats make a statement with opening win

Story by Jim Joyner, Sports Editor
August 27, 2016
Associate Professor of Mass Media Joe Watson shows off his Emmy Award at the Last Lecture on Sept. 21 in Rice Auditorium. Image by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] Watson’s Last Lecture covers his favorite “F words”

Story by Trevor Lininger
September 24, 2016
Olivia Brees sends the ball back over the net against MNU on Sept. 27. Brees had five kills in the match. Image by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] No. 8 MNU downs Baker on Rivalry Night

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor
September 28, 2016
Sophomore Jason Shipps, as President Richard Nixon, and his Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, played by freshman Noah Hastings, in the Baker University fall production of 'Nixon's Nixon.' Image by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] ‘Nixon’s Nixon’: a political play for a political year

Story by Abigaile Roorda, Writer
October 3, 2016
David Platter cleans off his sculpture titled "Myself and Other," which will be on display outside of Parmenter Hall during most of October. Image by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] Larger-than-life outdoor sculpture promotes October art show

Story by Spencer Brown, Assistant News Editor
October 3, 2016
Junior Madeline McCrary takes President Lynne Murray's dogs on a walk through campus on Oct. 10. Image by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] Presidential poodles popular on campus

Story by Emma Grossner
October 17, 2016
Senior Josh Thomas takes control of his match during the Dan Harris Open on Nov. 6 in Collins Center. Image by Shelby Stephens.

[Photo] Wrestling team hosts Dan Harris Open

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer
November 9, 2016
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