Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
Maya Hodison

Maya Hodison, News Editor

Maya is the News Editor for the Baker Orange. She is a senior from Lawrence, Kan. and is a mass media major. On-campus, she is a member of the women’s soccer team and Mungano. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and doing creative writing.

All content by Maya Hodison
On Saturday May 7, the Forever Orange Gala was hosted for Alumni, Faculty and students to celebrate Baker's largest and most successful fundraiser in history.

Historic Forever Orange campaign comes to an end

Story by Maya Hodison, Will Hanson, and Emma Howard
May 12, 2022
The social media network Yik Yak has resurfaced and become an added stressor on Baker's campus.

Yik Yak sweeps across Baker community

Story by Maya Hodison, News Editor
May 3, 2022
Head women’s basketball coach relieved of duties

Head women’s basketball coach relieved of duties

Story by Maya Hodison, News Editor
April 14, 2022
Head wrestling coach Cody Garcia is being inducted to the Jim Koch Division II Hall of Fame for his time as a student-athlete

Head Wrestling Coach Cody Garcia to be inducted into Jim Koch Division II Hall of Fame

Story by Maya Hodison, News Editor
March 10, 2022
Ryan Pitts, head coach of track and field, receives the Joe Biden's Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Each recipient received a certificate signed by President Joe Biden.

Head Track and Field Coach Ryan Pitts earns Presidential Lifetime Achievement award for volunteer service

Story by Maya Hodison, News Editor
February 25, 2022
Riviera Maya Mexican Cafe, an authentic Mexican restaurant, has just opened in Baldwin City Kan. located at 912 Ames St.

New restaurant in town: Riviera Maya Mexican Cafe

Story by Maya Hodison, News Editor
December 1, 2021
Head Volleyball Coach placed on administrative leave

Head Volleyball Coach placed on administrative leave

Story by Maya Hodison, News Editor
November 19, 2021
President Dr. Lynne Murray introduces Ramie Nation, the University Registrar, during the presentation in preparation for the HLC Accreditation Reaffirmation process.

Baker University undergoes accreditation verification during upcoming HLC visit

Story by Maya Hodison, News Editor
November 13, 2021
Former Baker student Caleb Addington 21, died on Aug. 12. He is remembered for his eagerness to help others and his dedication to his friends and family.

Remembering Caleb Addington

Story by Maya Hodison, News Editor
September 13, 2021
Kaitlyn Powell started as Baker University's new Assistant Director of Student Activities on May 3.

Baker University welcomes Kaitlyn Powell as new Assistant Director of Student Activities

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
May 18, 2021
With Baker's new concurrent credit opportunities, select high school students will now be able to earn college credits at a reduced rate.

Concurrent Credit Partnership prepares high school students for college

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
May 15, 2021
Derek Chauvin receives a guilty verdict on murder charges, emphasizing the issues associated with police brutality.

Baker University community reflects on Derek Chauvin guilty verdict

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
Baker's newest student organization allows participants to build their own rockets and learn more about the subject.

Rocketry Club brings new opportunities to campus life

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
May 5, 2021
The Baker University community donated food and money to the Baldwin City Food Bank for Greek Week.

Greek Week 2021 raises funds for Baldwin Community Food Pantry

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
April 23, 2021
Baker University's 2021 Day of Giving will focus on donations to specific academic programs.

Day of Giving 2021 focuses on academic programs

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
April 16, 2021
More college students are now eligible for SNAP benefits with the latest COVID-19 relief bill.

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

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
April 6, 2021
An increasing number of professors, faculty and staff at Baker University are now able to obtain their COVID-19 vaccination. Many have done so by traveling to the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

Increasing number of faculty members receiving COVID-19 vaccinations

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
April 3, 2021
Baker University will hold two commencement ceremonies at Liston Stadium on May 22.

University to hold two commencement ceremonies

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
March 23, 2021
Activists demand inclusion of Asian people in anti-racism efforts

Activists demand inclusion of Asian people in anti-racism efforts

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
March 17, 2021
Remembering student Kaitlen Riley

Remembering student Kaitlen Riley

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
March 10, 2021
Courtesy of Tyson Wilkins

Men’s Basketball team involved in crash traveling to away game

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
February 23, 2021
Sophomore Shayla Garcia staying in character during her performance.

Theatre program hosts classic radio show performances through Zoom

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
November 24, 2020
Senior athletes were unable to be accompanied by family or friends as part of "Senior Night" recognition in the wake of the pandemic.

Spectator policies impact players on senior day

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
November 17, 2020
Students gather around a Craps table ready to play.

Student Activities Council hosts “Casino Night”

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
November 5, 2020

Spring semester schedule decided

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
October 29, 2020
2020 brings tragic celebrity deaths that impact Baker University students

2020 brings tragic celebrity deaths that impact Baker University students

Story by Maya Hodison and Will Hanson
October 22, 2020
Black Lives Matter continues to draw national attention across the United States

Black Lives Matter continues to draw national attention across the United States

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
Tim Byers speaking at his last lecture, "Sometimes you have to leave to be home."

Students reflect on Last Lecture message given by Tim Byers

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
October 18, 2020
Sophomores Arleth Ramos-Valles and Yurisa Zepeda are both founders of Molcajete, Baker's Hispanic and Latinx club.

Hispanic/Latinx student organization, Molcajete, aims to increase representation on campus

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
October 16, 2020
The Baldwin City Police Department continues to be a resource for Baker University students as problems arise.

Baker University and the Baldwin City Police Department continue to support campus safety

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
October 11, 2020
Associate Professor of Biology Charmaine Henry outside of the Ivan L. Boyd Center for Collaborative Science Education.

Charmaine Henry makes a difference on Baker University’s campus

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
October 2, 2020
Deeva Sharma continues to be remembered amid legal battles

Deeva Sharma continues to be remembered amid legal battles

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
September 11, 2020
Baker University hosts Student Forum to address COVID-19 concerns

Baker University hosts Student Forum to address COVID-19 concerns

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
September 9, 2020
An inside look into student's new inspirational platform

An inside look into student’s new inspirational platform

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020
Long awaited documentary "The Last Dance" airs

Long awaited documentary “The Last Dance” airs

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
May 8, 2020
Seniors awarded highest academic honor

Seniors awarded highest academic honor

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
The NAIA now allows student athletes to use their likeness for monetary gains. Student athletes can seek out endorsements for new equipment.

NAIA shows support for name, image and likeness legislation

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
April 21, 2020
Baker University Baseball players, senior Martin Radosevic (left) and junior Donovan Sutti (right) play catch in their free time despite the impact that COVID-19 has had on their season.

Student-athletes find ways to cope after seasons end

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
Spring semester finishes online due to COVID-19 pandemic

Spring semester finishes online due to COVID-19 pandemic

Story by Elizabeth Hanson and Maya Hodison
March 22, 2020
What it's like being a black student at a PWI

What it’s like being a black student at a PWI

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
March 10, 2020
Becky Potter (left) and Kelly Garrison (right) work in the Baker mailroom. Potter has been working in the mailroom for eight years and Garrison is coming up on her 23rd anniversary working at Baker University.

Becky Potter and Kelly Garrison: Mailroom Staff

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
March 3, 2020
Sophmore Zoe Brewer started game two against Midland. Brewer led the Wildcats to a 6-4 win.

Softball begins season with perfect 8-0 record

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
March 2, 2020

The Oscar wins from “Parasite” ignite conversations about subtitles in film

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
Remembering Kobe Bryant

Remembering Kobe Bryant

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
February 7, 2020
Freshman Turner Mattingly prepares to bring the ball to the hoop. The men's and women's games where sponsored by Student Activities Counsel as a part of spring Wildcat Welcome Week.

Baker basketball teams fall to Evangel

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
February 1, 2020
(left) Senior and Author Hannah Greer self-publishes "What's Your Makeup?: A 30-Day Makeover Journey to Discover your Godly Makeup" a devotional for women. Greer worked with senior Erynne Jamison, an art minor, to create the cover of the devotional.

Student publishes Christian devotional

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
December 9, 2019
Director of Residence Life and Conference Services Nicholas Goodman runs for city council. The results of the elections on Nov. 5 show Goodman with 122 votes placing him in last place.

Nick Goodman: His City Council campaign

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer
November 20, 2019
Administration adopts chatbot to improve retention

Administration adopts chatbot to improve retention

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
Lizzo makes waves in music industry

Lizzo makes waves in music industry

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
Sixteen Eleven Boutique brings style to Baldwin

Sixteen Eleven Boutique brings style to Baldwin

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
Senior Jarrett Alley works through his major of exercise science and passion for sports. At this year’s Scholar Symposium on April 10, Alley presented his research on emotional and physical stress that athletes face in their sports.

Student Dialogos presentation: A discussion on athletes and risk

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
Freshman Max Hovorka has been building castles in South Padre Island, Texas since he was 6- years old. Hovorka teaches others the art during the summer.

Sandcastle design: Larger than life

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
Freshman Adam Cook aims the camera at video participants. An average of 15 students were involved with each campus safety short film production.

Campus safety videos in the works

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
Latest college cost: Bribes

Latest college cost: Bribes

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
April 10, 2019
Mungano attends Black Student Government conference

Mungano attends Black Student Government conference

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
Students stir an online uproar at protest

Students stir an online uproar at protest

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
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