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Sophomores Brian Vidal (left) and Gyorgy Kamaras (right) run onto the field. The mens soccer team played against MidAmerica Nazerene during the Heart of America Conference Tournament on Nov. 5.

Baker men’s soccer wraps up their 2022 season

Story by Trey Donovan, Sports Editor November 9, 2022

The men’s soccer season has come to an end as the team finishes 8-8-3 while going 6-4-2 in conference play. Coming into the year, the team faced a series of changes. The team had both a change in...

The Baker Football Team plays against Clarke University on Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. with a losing score of 20-19. The game took place at Liston Stadium and featured the Homecoming coronation during halftime.

Football loses homecoming game to Clarke University

Story by Leah Van Weelden, Graphic Designer September 30, 2022

On Sept. 24, the Baker football team faced off against Clarke University on Homecoming Day and fell just short of a victory, due to a late push in the fourth quarter by the Clarke Pride resulting in a...

The Word with Max Dutton – Sept. 25

September 27, 2022

In this week's episode, we will take a look at Homecoming festivities, find out what music Baker students listen to, and fill you in on all you need to know with the Baker Orange News Rundown.

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

Justin Rees, the Baker University women’s basketball head coach, has been “relieved of his duties” at Baker as of April 4, according to Athletic Director Nate Houser. Houser said he takes the...

Ryan Pitts, head coach of track and field, receives the Joe Bidens 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

Editor’s Note: The original version of this article was updated for clarity on Feb 26. at 10:43 a.m. Last November, Baker University Head Track and Field Coach Ryan Pitts received the 2021 Joe Biden...

Head Volleyball Coach placed on administrative leave

Head Volleyball Coach placed on administrative leave

Story by Maya Hodison, News Editor November 19, 2021

Baker University Head Volleyball Coach Matt Windle has been placed on administrative leave as of Nov. 1, according to Athletic Director and Senior Advisor to the President Nate Houser. Houser declined...

Baker Mens soccer gets a pep talk before the start of their game against Park University.

Baker Men’s Soccer falls short against Park University

Story by Cierra Bryant, Photographer October 8, 2021

The Baker Men's soccer team fell short this Wednesday, Oct. 6 against Park University. The game started off with the Wildcats scoring early making the score 1-0. Park was able to tie the game 16 minutes...

Freshman Connor Keith helps sack the quarterback on the fourth down to get the ball back.

Baker Football beats Peru State 33-3

Story by Cierra Bryant, Writer September 20, 2021

Baldwin City had an exciting weekend at Liston filled with lots of family and Baker fans. Family day was in full swing on Saturday, Sept. 18, with student life tailgating and concession stand snacks...

Senior Quarterback Marco Aguinaga hands off the ball to Senior Running Back JD Woods.

Wildcat Football defeats Olivet Nazarene in round one of championship series

Story by Cierra Bryant, Writer April 19, 2021

On Apr. 17, the Baker Wildcats were able to punch their ticket to the second round of the NAIA Football Championship Series by beating Olivet Nazarene 59-54. The game started off with  five turnovers...

The Word with Max Dutton: March 3, 2021

In this episode of The Word, we take a look at COVID-19 safety policies and their effectiveness, athletic facility growth in comparison to university budget cuts and an update on sports.

Long awaited documentary The Last Dance airs

Long awaited documentary “The Last Dance” airs

Story by Maya Hodison, Writer May 8, 2020

Because of the cancellation of all athletic events due to COVID-19, there is a huge void in the world of live sports. Major events that people look forward to attending and watching on television in the...

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NAIA announces spring sport cancellations

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor March 17, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the NAIA announced  that the remainder of the 2020 spring sports season has been canceled, effectively immediately. Previously, the Heart of America Athletic Conference...

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