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The Baker Orange

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The Baker Orange

Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange

Outside of the shop with the new Uplift signage.

The change from 133 Coffee to Uplift Coffee

Story by Elly Lee, Radio Host September 28, 2024

Uplift Coffee, a small family-owned business based in Lawrence, Kan., has found its way to Baldwin City, taking over what used to be 133 Coffee located at 112 6th Street, Baldwin City, Kan. next to...

Baldwin City Beer Company displays a modern, sports bar-like interior. The brewery also contains several sitting areas.

Baldwin City Beer Company: Building on The Baldwin brand

Story by Alyssa Lamb and Colbie Fairley September 14, 2023

Baldwin made brews, burgers, and Bang Bang Shrimp. Baldwin City’s newest restaurant has it all. Baldwin City Beer Company, opened by husband-and-wife and Baker alumnus, Cory and Jenni Venable, is...

The Word with Taylor Nicholson – Apr. 21, 2023

April 24, 2023

On this week’s episode we will catch up with Baker basketball star Jalen Patterson, take you on a coffee tour through Douglas County, and update you on the Baker Orange News Rundown.

The Snowglobe Express awaits passenger boarding at Midland farm.

Snowglobe Express Returns to Baldwin City

Story by Caitlin Mooney, Staff Photographer December 10, 2022

The Snowglobe Express, located at Midland Railway in Baldwin City, is a 12-mile Christmas train ride and experience for adults and children. Night ride tickets are $60 for adults and premium tickets...

Junior Emalee Bigley is the university baton twirler. Along with performing on the sidelines, Bigley has also coached as the Royal Baton Twirlers since she was a sophomore in high school.

Emalee Bigley: Baton coach and university twirler

Story by Rebekah Nelson, Multimedia Editor December 7, 2022

Emalee Bigley is a junior transfer student studying Elementary Education. But might be more commonly known as the university twirler. According to World Baton Twirling Federation, sport baton twirling...

The Town Galleria has a rich history over the past 100 years. From 1919 to 1992 is was a movie theatre that went by the name Gem Theatre.

A gem in history: the Gem Theatre

Story by Josephine Moore, Photographer May 3, 2022

Baldwin City is a small, quaint town with a rich history remembered by the community and unknown to most students of Baker University. Most students here know where to get their coffee in town whether...

The new Om Grown Yoga Collective studio space is currently under construction with plans to open late March.

Om Grown Yoga Collective plans to expand in late March 

Story by Rebekah Nelson, Multimedia Editor March 8, 2022

Om Grown Yoga Collective, a local yoga studio, plans to expand with a new studio space located just between Baldwin Fitness and the apartment building on Eighth Street. The space is predicted to open late...

The Word With Max Dutton – Dec. 10, 2021

December 11, 2021

On this week’s episode, we check out how Baldwin City celebrates Christmas, get a behind-the-scenes look at the baker wrestling team and interview students about how they spend their winter break.

Following the parade, the event featured a tree lighting ceremony for the Mayor's Christmas tree.

Hometown Christmas kicks off Baldwin City’s holiday season

Story by Grace Duddy, Photographer and Staff Writer December 6, 2021

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

Riviera Maya Mexican Cafe has recently opened in Baldwin City, Kan. Located at 912 Ames St., Riviera Maya offers authentic Mexican food, drinks and an atmosphere of rich culture and community. Owner...

Baldwin City is opening a new bar and barbecue restaurant, Baldwin City Beer Company on the corner of 6th and High St. There is a temporary tent to serve customers until the opening of the store in the spring of 2022, replacing Antiques on the Prairie.

Baldwin City Beer Company: Baldwin’s newest hotspot 

Story by Gabriel Lopez, Staff Writer November 23, 2021

Husband and wife Cory and Jenni Venable are owners of Baldwin City Beer Company, a new microbrewery and restaurant that is coming soon to Baldwin City. The Venables are currently in the process of renovating...

Baker School of Education decorated their trunk with a Dr. Seuss theme as Sophomore Brodie Pollock hands candy to those in line.

Baker Serves hosts Trunk Or Treat

Story by Kinsley Alley, Photographer November 1, 2021

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