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Baker volleyball defeats Benedictine 3-1

The Baker Orange

Gallery • 7 Photos Andrea Horn Wildcats stand for the playing of the national anthem.

Future Alumni Network hits the ground running in its second year

The Baker Orange

For many students, thinking about what comes next after college can be intimidating. Baker Student Affairs Department and Office of Admissions discussed what a student-alumni organization would look like, where Baker alumni could help to guide current Baker students. The organization was solidified in January 2026 as Future Alumni Network. Ten months later,

New Amazon lockers arrive at Baker

The Baker Orange

Baker University has added new Amazon delivery lockers in Harter Union, allowing students to receive Amazon packages without the restriction of mailroom hours. Unlike Bakers’ current package system, where all the packages are processed by the staff in the mailroom, these lockers are loaded directly by Amazon, giving students more flexibility when picking up

Title IX matters, and so do we

The Baker Orange

Content Warning: this editorial discusses sexual harassment, sexual assault, misconduct and other sensitive topics. It’s time to kill the culture that normalizes harassment. No student should have to choose between their education and their safety. Far too many students know what harassment feels like, but not enough know what resources and support are avail

Baker NEXT focuses on professional development while students are still in college

The Baker Orange

There is a new student organization emerging on Baker’s campus. Baker NEXT is a student business organization focused on helping students prepare for what comes after college in the professional world. The organization is open to students from any major and any class level. Business and Sports Administration Professor Marcus Dudley oversees Baker NEXT as...

“Digger” divides audiences, provides spectacle of/for trying times

The Baker Orange

Author’s Note: This story contains no spoilers for the film discussed. Alejandro González Iñárritu’s newest film “Digger” is now in theaters worldwide. As one of the world’s foremost filmmakers and the mastermind behind movies like “The Revenant,” “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance),” and “Babel,” a $125 million production budget was no surprise

Baker launches “Baker 105” scholarship program aimed at incoming in-state students

The Baker Orange

On Sept. 21, President Jody Fournier announced the Baker 105 scholarship program, which will select at least one student from each of Kansas’ 105 counties to receive a “full-tuition scholarship.” The scholarship will cover the additional tuition for the student not already covered by their financial aid package. Conner Ellinghuysen, Baker Vice President for

Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” becomes most successful film in franchise history

The Baker Orange

Spoiler Warning: “Resident Evil” (2026) On Sept. 18, Zach Creggers “Resident Evil” (2026) released in theaters worldwide. This film had a budget of around $75 million, and grossed over $100 million domestically. On top of this, with a rating of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, it has become the highest rated video game movie of all...

MLB Playoff Predictions

The Baker Orange

Andrew Ryan and Ethan Koehn Andrew and Ethan take a deep dive into their thoughts on the MLB Postseason.

Dean Hartley, Baker students discuss evolving role of AI in the classroom

The Baker Orange

AI is changing the landscape of higher education. At universities across the globe, students and faculty are facing the dilemma of the decade: When is AI a tool, and when is AI a concern? Last spring, Baker University formed a committee to address AI on campus and the future of the college classroom in a...

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