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Esports continues to practice amid pandemic

Esports continues to practice amid pandemic

Story by Jeremiah Edwards and Makenzie Musgrove April 23, 2020

The sports world has gone dark and its return has been left in an uncertain limbo with no solid timetable for a return. So, for the foreseeable future there will be no crack of the bat, the bouncing of...

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

College athletes receiving payment outside of scholarship money has been widely debated for a long time in the United States. Student-athletes are currently not permitted to make money off of their athletic...

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

Much of a Baker student-athlete's time outside of class is dedicated to sport-related activities. Teammates spend time together and form close relationships with not only those within their sport, but...

COVID-19 forces cancellations for NAIA athletes

COVID-19 forces cancellations for NAIA athletes

Story by Elizabeth Hanson and Emma Howard March 13, 2020

On the afternoon of  March 12 the Heart of America announced that effective immediately all winter championship events, and championships currently underway, are to be canceled. This affects many of the...

This is the largest group of All-American dancers the Baker dance team has ever had in a single year in Baker history.

Baker dance sees most All-American dancers ever in a single year

Story by Isabel Ashley, News Editor March 10, 2020

The competition season for Baker dance team has been a memorable one so far, as the team won both their conference and regionals. They have been working towards these achievements since October and will...

Senior Bailey Pattin sliding into home plate to score at Bakers double header against Concordia. Baker falls to Concordia 8-11 in game one and 3-14 in game two.

Concordia sweeps Baker baseball in doubleheader

Story by Jeremiah Edwards, Staff Writer March 4, 2020

The Baker baseball team lost both games in the non-conference doubleheader against the Concordia University Bulldogs. The Wildcats are now 5-14 overall and 0-4 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Game...

Sophomore Donovan Sutti throws out a runner from third base. After the losses on Sunday, the Baker Wildcats are now 5-12 on the season.

Baker Baseball begins Conference play at 0-4

Story by Sydney Jo Boaz, Photographer March 2, 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

With a perfect record of 8-0, the Baker softball team has begun their 2020 season with a bang. Right off the bat, they swept Park University in a double header on Feb. 18, making their initial record 2-0....

Sophmore Zoe Brewer started game two against Midland. Brewer led the Wildcats to a 6-4 win.

Softball starts strong with undefeated record of 6-0

Story by Sydney Jo Boaz, Staff photographer February 25, 2020

Sophomore Leslie Karolina Alvarado steals the ball for a fast break down the court to convert a two point lay up. Alvarado supported in the win against Missouri Valley College with eight points.

Baker Basketball sweeps Missouri Valley College

Story by Justin Toumberlin, Photo Editor February 24, 2020

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