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The Baker Orange

Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange

Meet the new Assistant Director of Student Life: Gavin Curless

Story by Kaleigh Buckalew, Videographer October 4, 2024

Baker University hired a new Assistant Director of Student Life this year. Staff videographer Kaleigh Buckalew interviews Gavin Curless about his transition into the role, organizations he advises and...

Emma with her husband Billy Wagemaker, '20, and parents Laura (Jamison) Pundt, '91, and Tim Pundt, '88, in front of Parmenter Hall. Photo courtesy of Emma Wagemaker.

Director of Student Life joins City of Lawrence Parks and Rec

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor April 14, 2024

Baker University’s Director of Student Life, Emma Wagemaker, has accepted a position with the City of Lawrence. She is set to begin her new role on April 22, with her last day at Baker being April...

The Word with Taylor Nicholson – Dec. 8, 2023

December 11, 2023

On this week's episode of The Word, we get an interview with the basketball teams, a look at how student life is getting people into the holiday spirit and an inside look at what students favorite holiday...

Freshman Terica Stepeny (left) and junior Beth Baum (right) take a photo together.

SAC hosts “Awkward Family Photo Night”

Story by Colbie Fairley, Staff photographer November 17, 2022

Junior Kiley Jenkins and her Tri-Delta sisters worked on decorating frames for the ofrenda. Jenkins makes a frame for another student who might need one.

Mungano helps prepare for Día de Muertos

Story by Aalia Khan, Staff Photographer October 28, 2022

On Oct. 26, Mungano hosted an event to help prepare for Día de Muertos, or "Day of the Dead", celebration. The event took place at the "Union Den" located in the basement of Harter Union. Mungano...

Strumming on his guitar, comedian and musician Morgan Jay plays for Baker students in Rice Auditorium on Oct 4.

Comedian Morgan Jay provides midterm break for students

Story by Caitlin Mooney, Staff Photographer October 7, 2022

  The Student Activities Council hosted viral comedian and musician Morgan Jay in Rice Auditorium on Oct. 4. Jay has visited Baker's campus one other time in the past and has been a huge...

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

On Aug. 28, President Joe Biden announced his plan to start relieving student debt, impacting both current and graduated students. One month later, on Sept. 29, the process has finally gone into motion. The...

Taking the lead, a yoga instructor from the local OmGrown yoga studio demonstrates a balance exercise to sunrise yoga participants.

Sunrise Yoga goes on despite rain

Story by Caitlin Mooney, Staff photographer September 26, 2022

Sunrise Yoga, sponsored by Baker's Student Activities Council, returned for another year during Homecoming week. However, it looked different than years past due to cool and rainy fall weather. The...

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.

Meet your 2022 homecoming royalty nominees

Story by Aalia Khan, Staff photographer September 22, 2022

Ashley Daub Favorite quote: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Favorite spot on campus: The third floor of Collins Library! Favorite comfort food: Cane’s!! Fun fact: When...

Laser Tag comes back to Baker

Laser Tag comes back to Baker

Story by Aalia Khan, Staff Photographer September 17, 2022

On Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Student Activities Council (SAC) hosted Laser Tag Night in Hartley Plaza. This is the first time in a few years that Baker has hosted this event. Laser tag started around 8...

Freshman Running Back Sam McWilliams cheers on his teammates while they fight against the other team.  McWilliams, along with his other teammates, spent their time on the sideline cheering for those who were out on the field. 

Football falls to Grand View in first loss of the season

Story by Aalia Khan, Staff photographer September 15, 2022

Mens' Soccer Coach Nate Houser (Left), Athletic Director Susan Decker (middle) and President Lynn Murray (Right) exchange conversation post convocation. Those invited to the event included freshman, first-year transfers, student leaders, team captains and faculty.

University hosts 2022 Convocation “Invest”

Story by Colbie Fairley, Staff photographer September 11, 2022

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