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Baker University Student Media Dec. 1, 2017
Vol. 125 [Issue 4]

Take the finals stress away

The Baker Orange staff knows how
stressful finals season can be. Take
some time for breaks and use the area
above to do something that helps
relieve the pressure.
Share your design on Facebook or
Twitter, tag us (@bakerorange) and it
could be featured on our social media.
For more tips to surviving finals
week, see pages 8 and 9.
Possible things you can do:
• Make a bucket list
• Draw a picture of WOWzer or President
Murray’s poodles, Kassie and Luca
• Get people to sign it like a yearbook
• Write a haiku
• Make your own meme
• Write a letter to Santa
• Draw your Bitmoji

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Baker Profile:
Tutors
Student Academic Success (SAS)
offers a range of educational services for
students, one of which is tutoring.
Tutoring is offered for several classes
including accounting, quantitative
analysis for business, chemistry,
international studies, statistics, public
relations, writing and more. Students
rely on tutors to get assistance outside
of the classroom.
Assistant Multimedia Editor Dory
Smith spoke with a few students who
shared their experiences as tutors.
Mackenzie Brock
Brock is a senior and tutors for
accounting, algebra, business, corporate
finance, economics and managerial
accounting courses. She is an
accounting and business finance major
from Dodge City.
Q: As a tutor what challenges do
you face?
A: Finding the right way of explaining
things to people because people learn
differently and at different rates. Finding
a specific way that helps them learn even
if it may not be the way I learned it.
Q: During your experience as a tutor,
what have you learned about yourself?
A: I learned that I have to be patient.
Patience isn’t just important for this job
but it’s important for my future. When
I graduate and get a job I’m going to
have to work with other people.
Matt Braun
Braun is a junior and tutors for
calculus, computer science and
trigonometry courses. He is a computer
science and mathematics major from
Monument, Colorado. 
Q: What do you enjoy most about
being a tutor?
A: Having the opportunity to help
other people understand, learn and
spread knowledge. If we’re all more
knowledgeable, it makes the world a
better place.
Q: What have you learned about
other students?
A: A lot of students learn differently
than others, which means that you have
to approach tutoring in different ways.
Fabien Franck-Love
Love is a sophomore who offers his
algebra skills to Baker students. He is
from Los Angeles and is majoring in
computer science.
Q: What advice would you give
someone who may want to tutor at
Baker in the future?
A: Always be on time. There are
times when people are expecting you
to tutor them during your hours, so
showing up on time is important.
*Read the full interviews at bakerorange.com
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Paulette Schwerdt
brings real-world experience to class
SPENCER BROWN
Assistant News Editor
It is no surprise that faculty
members at Baker have widely diverse
backgrounds. Instructor of Business and
Economics Paulette Schwerdt is only one
of these instructors with a particularly
unique story about how she found her
way into teaching nearly a decade ago.
“When I finished my MBA, I thought
I wanted to go into academia,” Schwerdt
said. “To me, there’s something uniquely
good about college students. I know
where they’re going, and I want them to
be confident doing it.”
However, without a Ph.D., Schwerdt
found it particularly challenging to
immediately find a teaching position
within the undergraduate atmosphere,
so she became an adjunct teacher.
“I first started teaching investments
at Baker in the spring of 2008,” she said.
“I did three years of adjunct work before
a full-time position opened up here.”
With more than 20 years of real-
world experience, Schwerdt brings a
special perspective to the classroom.
From her knowledge of Garmin to
connections with executives at Security
Benefit, Schwerdt fills her students’
learning opportunities with stories
Harter competition attracts top scholars
SPENCER BROWN
Assistant News Editor
When it comes to selecting an
undergraduate university, cost often
leads the way as a decision maker
for high school seniors. Colleges and
universities all around the nation work
to provide scholarships for students to
help offset the sticker price.
Since the early ‘90s, Baker
University has provided full-tuition
scholarships each year to two
graduating high school students.
“The Harter Scholarship competition
is one of the coolest experiences I have
been a part of,” 2017 recipient Dylan
Kort said. “The day was the first step in
my Baker journey, and I am really glad I
was given a chance to take that leap.”
According to the Baker website, to
qualify for the competition high school
seniors “must have a GPA of at least
3.9 and ACT score of 29 or higher, or
a ranking in the top 1 percent of their
graduating class and at least a 27 ACT.”
Though the exact number of competitors
changes each year, the maximum
number of participants is 24.
With Baker’s top academic scholarship
on the line, competitors are put through
a rigorous day, which includes an essay, a
presentation and a combination interview
and article discussion.
that provide reality to the theory that
they study.
“I hope that I give them a sense of
what they’re going to see when they
get out there,” she said. “I remember
being incredulous as a new college grad.
The reality is that I have a master’s
“
degree. I do not have all of the academic
training, so I would be hard-pressed
dismissing all the
theory; however, I know where
what I do have is the
corporate experience they’re going,
throughout many
business upturns and I want
and downturns.”
Schwerdt mostly them to be
wants students
to recognize the confident
change that they
will experience doing it.
throughout their
lifetime. Having held numerous positions,
she constantly mentors students in
preparation for job interviews and
working within the corporate world.
“I’ve done hundreds of interviews,” she
said. “I’ve mentored even more on how
to prep. We talk about their history and
what they have to offer. I’ve had 20 plus
years of managing people, projects and
processes, so I’ve actually done a lot of the
“My presentation was over how I
bring joy to others,” Kort said. “I was the
mascot at my junior high school and was
the captain of the spirit squad in high
school. I showed a PowerPoint of all the
crazy things I did throughout my life that
were attempts to bring joy to people.”
For most Harter competitors, nerves
are on high for the entire day.
“When I first arrived on campus that
morning, I was terrified,” sophomore
and 2016 recipient Caroline Birt said. “I
continued to be terrified until [senior]
Madeline McCrary offered to take me
on a tour in-between sessions to get my
mind off of it. It was actually the first
time I visited the campus, and during
that tour is when I fell in love with Baker
and decided I wanted to come here.”
Senior Amy Wysong was one of the
two Harter Scholars named in 2014.
Though she does not remember much
about her competition day specifically,
she does remember “stress-eating a lot
of cookies.”
Following the competition, where she
presented on what she wanted medicine
to be and how she was going to practice
medicine, Wysong immediately left for a
medical mission in Haiti.
“I think being the Harter Scholar set
the tone for my Baker experience,” she
said. “As soon as I got the phone call that
Baker was awarding me the scholarship,
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things that [students] are going to go do.”
Teaching courses at all different
undergraduate levels, Schwerdt loves
being able to see the evolution of a student
throughout their college experience.
Senior Mackenzie Brock, an
accounting major, has had multiple
opportunities to build a relationship
with Schwerdt. From being her student
to being her peer
student instructor
for managerial
accounting and
corporate finance,
Brock has had the
ability to utilize
Schwerdt’s strong
background to
”
help further her
own résumé as she
prepares to enter the
workforce.
“Paulette teaches using real-world
examples, which allows for me to
understand the concepts better,” Brock
said. “I think everyone should try to take
at least one class with Paulette before
they graduate. While it might not relate
to your major, she teaches topics we will
know later on in life, specifically setting
up 401k’s, investing in the stock market
and more.”
I had a tiny breakdown because
Baker trusted me enough to fund my
undergraduate education. I hope I have
succeeded in living the mission that
Baker builds, because Baker definitely
has built who I am.”
In addition to the full-tuition
scholarship that these students receive,
each recipient is given the opportunity to
spend a semester abroad.
“I had never considered studying
abroad before receiving the Harter
Scholarship,” Wysong said. “The
Harter allowed me to study abroad
at the University of St. Andrews
in Scotland. While I was there, I
embraced each opportunity I could,
discovering even more about myself
while exploring the world.”
Since its inception, the Harter
Scholarship has been funded through a
gift started by Edward and Sylvia Harter.
Though they both did not attend Baker,
they provided Baker with an endowment
for student scholarships because
of Baker’s generosity in continuing
Missouri Wesleyan College’s legacy
following its closing.
The competition for next year’s
entering class of students took place on
Nov. 18. The two recipients of the Harter
Scholarship will be announced upon
their acceptance of the award.
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Vietnam veteran shares experience

JAMIE PELLIKAAN
Writer
Baker University hosted Vietnam
War veteran and former Baker
student John Musgrave on Nov. 19 for
a discussion about his experiences in
and after the war.
Leonard Ortiz, associate professor
of history, led the discussion with
Musgrave and afterward the audience
was able to ask questions.
Before the discussion began,
speech choir performed a piece about
the Vietnam war.
“I shared with Susan Emel [Speech
Choir Director] two letters that my
brother had written during the war
and she incorporated the letters with
Musgrave’s poetry which resulted
in a very powerful and moving
performance,” Ortiz said.
Freshman Cassity Drabik is a
member of Speech Choir and was
impacted by the performance she was
a part of.
“It was emotional,” Drabik said.
“It opens your eyes to how much war
affects people.”
She also appreciated the poem
Musgrave wrote regarding the man
who shot him in combat, saying “it was
a very brave thing to say.”
Musgrave began writing poetry
when he was a student at Baker and
has since published three books of
poetry, each dealing with his time in the
Marine Corps and serving in Vietnam.
His most popular book “Notes to
the Man Who Shot Me” was mentioned
in the Ken Burns and Lynn Novick
documentary “The Vietnam War.”
Musgrave was featured extensively
in the documentary and was shown
in many episodes in interviews as he
discussed the horrors he lived through.
Director of Alumni Relations Doug
Barth and Assistant Director of Special
Gifts Development Phil Hannon
contacted Ortiz to invite Musgrave to
speak at Baker.
Ortiz met with Musgrave before
the event and instantly connected
with him.
“I knew that he was someone
special by his eloquence, compassion
and humility,” Ortiz said.
Ortiz wanted the presentation with
Musgrave to feel like a conversation
so he only prepared a few questions
before the beginning of the event.
Musgrave spoke candidly about
his time in the war and the feelings he
has about his service and the war he
fought in.
Listening to Musgrave speak,
however, did not alter Ortiz’s thoughts
on the war as he has firsthand
experience with how it affects those
who fought in it.
“Because of my brother’s
experiences and listening to John
[Musgrave] and others talk about the
war, I’ve always believed that this
was one of America’s great tragedies,”
Ortiz said.
Not only were professors affected
by Musgrave, but so were students
who attended.
Senior Cory Peoples attended the
event and gained a new perspective
because of it.
“We need to support our veterans
and I didn’t think about that before
now,” Peoples said.
Musgrave also gave a human
perspective to the war, and Ortiz felt
that was essential in understanding
the war on a more personal level.
“What I did learn from John
[Musgrave] was what it means to truly
be a soldier,” Ortiz said. “As a soldier,
he understands the true meaning of
valor, honor, sacrifice and how sacred
life truly is, and what it means to love
one’s country.”

Search continues to fill provost vacancy

ELIZABETH HANSON
Assistant Photo Editor
This year, Baker has been searching
to fill multiple faculty positions
ranging from dean to provost.
Former Provost Brian Posler left
Baker to become the president of
Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio,
in 2016.
Since then, Tes Mehring has
served as the interim provost while a
committee has been searching for a
person to fill the position permanently.
The process in finding a qualified
candidate to fill the position is
crucial to the progression of Baker
University’s legacy.
“Provost is a higher position than
the dean. They are the chief academic
officer of everyone in the university,”
Associate Professor of Psychology
Robyn Long said. “The provost only
answers to the president and the
Provost makes all the academic
choices. The dean is going to answer to
the provost.”
The provost directs everybody
on every campus. Baker University
has four seperate campuses: College
of Arts and Sciences in Baldwin City,
School of Nursing in Topeka, School
of Professional and Graduate Studies
in Overland Park and the School of
Education in Baldwin City and Overland
Park. Each campus has its own dean
who directly reports to the provost.
Currently, Professor of Business
and Economics Martha Harris has
filled the position of the interim dean
of the College of Arts and Sciences.
The committee met Wednesday to
review candidates and hopes to select
a provost by the end of the year in
order to start the search for a College
of Arts and Sciences dean.
Associate Professor of History
Leonard Ortiz is the head of the
committee searching to find the
right person.
Baker strives to uphold a higher
standard of excellence by applying a
thorough selection process.
Much discussion in regard to the
filling of positions is discussed at faculty
senate meetings among other topics
that contribute to changes on campus.

Word Around
Baldwin City, KS

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"I keep up with global
news through Twitter and
sometimes Facebook. I don't
follow news accounts, I just
see it through retweets. I
check Twitter at least every
two hours."
Jazzy Thorpe
sophomore
"I get updates with my laptop
from CNN. Sometimes I get
my news on Snapchat and
the Instagram account, The
Shade Room. I also get news
from celebrities like T.I. and
Chris Brown. It usually just
pops up so I check the news
on the daily."
Fabien Franck-Love
sophomore
"I'd say that I stay up to date
on global news primarily
through social media like
Twitter and Facebook on a
daily basis. Also when I go
home, I get my news from my
parents."
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sophomore
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Three professors share one passion
To teach at the collegiate level is no easy feat. Unlike secondary and primary educators, college professors are involved in their student’s academic journey for two, three, four or
even five years. They watch their students choose their majors, determine their career paths, apply for graduate programs and create a passion in their work. For some, teaching was
always the end goal. The motivation and drive to finish years of schooling just to return to the classroom is appealing to some. However, some of the professors we see every day had
no idea what they wanted to do, while others didn’t choose the education route until graduate school.
MARTI MIHALYI
Assistant Professor of English
Growing up Mihalyi was sure of one thing.
She was not going to follow her parents into
teaching. Although she saw the passion and
influence they had over their students, she also
saw the energy and time that encompassed so
much of their lives.
When she spent time observing a high
school classroom during her undergraduate
years she became even more sure, as she was
shocked by the amount of discipline that was
necessary to control the students for just an
hour-long period.
To her surprise, when she was given the
opportunity to teach a freshman introductory
creative writing course as part of her graduate
degree, she discovered the passion she had
seen in her parents for decades.
“I fell in love with teaching even more
than I had been in love with creative writing,”
Mihalyi said.
However, creative writing wasn’t even on
her radar until her senior year of college.
“I always knew I wanted to go into a helping
profession,” Mihalyi said. “It was a core value of
my family.”
Therefore, she chose to study social work
during her undergraduate, wanting to be
involved in the realm of social welfare. Yet, after
much introspection, she realized this work
would be emotionally draining without the
ability to help every person who came through
the system.
“The only goal I had was to help, I wanted
to be a change for those who needed it,”
Mihalyi said.
With teaching, she found she could do
just that. She recognized that with teaching,
she was able to use all of her best skills:
compassion, creativity, intellect, speaking and
motivational skills.
“It is both an art and a science,” Mihalyi said.
“You can continually refine the best parts of
your teaching.”
BAKER IN BRIEF December
1 Wrestling vs Graceland
7 p.m. | Collins Center
3 Vespers
2 p.m. & 5 p.m. | Rice Auditorium
5 Wrestling vs Benedictine
7 p.m. | Collins Center
9 Women’s Basketball vs Mount Mercy
Noon | Collins Center
9 Men’s Basketball vs Mount Mercy
2 p.m. | Collins Center
11-15 Finals Week
17 Commencement - Bachelor’s
1 p.m. | Collins Center
Commencement - Master’s & Doctoral
4 p.m. | Collins Center
January
2 Interterm Begins
Baldwin City Campus
The Baker Orange | News
BRENNA THOMPSON
News Editor
TONY BROWN
Professor of Psychology
Tony Brown went to graduate school
with the assumption he was going to study
clinical psychology, only to leave his advisers
dumbfounded and concerned when he decided
to deter to study developmental psychology, a
field that, at the time, was uncommon.
“The gold standard was the clinical
program, but that’s just not where my heart
was,” Brown said.
However, after his position as a teaching
assistant, he fell in love with the nature of the
job and was determined to make it his vocation.
Almost two decades ago, Brown accepted his
first full-time job at Baker teaching psychology.
Yet, with the unfortunate loss of both his
parents within a month of each other, he was
met with the decision to either take over his
father’s bolt business or sell it to his father’s
business partner.
“With his inheritance I was given the
opportunity to do anything I wanted to do,”
Brown said.
Brown decided to contribute to the
state of Kansas as well as expand his skill
set by running for the Kansas House of
Representatives for the 10th District, which
includes the place he has and still calls home,
Baldwin City.
However, after losing his job due to the
nature of his political party, he was again met
with the choice to either return to teaching or
continue his political career.
Ironically, he chose neither. For two years
he worked in administration at a community
college as an assistant dean. As much as he loved
these jobs, he realized how good he had it at
Baker and decided to return. The rest is history.
“It was my own personal Wizard of Oz
story,” Brown said. “I thought there had to
be something better out there or something
different.”
Yet, he found what he had from the
beginning really was what he was good at and
what he really loved.
3 Women’s Basketball vs Central Methodist
Calendar times and dates may change after print publication.
For updates on sports schedules, visit bakerwildcats.com.
5:30 p.m. | Collins Center
Men’s Basketball vs Central Methodist
7:30 p.m. | Collins Center
13 Women’s Basketball vs Clarke
Noon | Collins Center
Men’s Basketball vs Clarke
2 p.m. | Collins Center
15 No Classes - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Baldwin City Campus
17 Women’s Basketball vs MNU
5:30 p.m. | Collins Center
Men’s Basketball vs MNU
7:30 p.m. | Collins Center
19 Last Day of Interterm
Baldwin City Campus
24 First Day of Spring Classes
Baldwin City Campus
Women’s Basketball vs Evangel
5:30 p.m. | Collins Center
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ERIN MORRIS
Associate Professor of Biology
When Erin Morris finished her
undergraduate degree in biology she was
unaware of what she wanted to do, so she
decided graduate school might help her decide
her future aspirations. Like many, she enjoyed
her position as a teaching assistant so much
that she was determined to teach.
“My target was always to teach at a small
university,” Morris said.
Instead of doing research in a post-
doctorate research position, she did a visiting
teaching position.
“I just get to talk about science all day,”
Morris said. “The pace of discovery is so fast
that I’m constantly learning with the students.”
Morris was always focused on teaching and
has never applied for another job that didn’t
involve teaching.
However, a lot of scientists take on a faculty
position writing grants to fund research. There
is a limited number of those jobs and it’s
extremely competitive.
“I am a hyper-competitive person, but for
some reason I didn’t want that in my career,”
Morris said.
Along with teaching, Morris has always been
intrigued by human biology and human history.
“If I was not a scientist, I would be a
historian,” Morris said.
Thanks to interterm, she is able to tap into
that interest with teaching a course on human
genealogy and ancestry.
Yet, her favorite and most valuable
aspect of her job is to inspire discovery as
she herself has over the years of learning
alongside her students.
“Seeing those moments of discovery, those
‘aha moments’ make my job exciting every day,”
Morris said.
Morris was always focused on teaching and
has never applied for another job that didn’t
involve teaching.
Men’s Basketball vs Evangel
7:30 p.m. | Collins Center
27 Women’s Basketball vs Graceland
2 p.m. | Collins Center
Men’s Basketball vs Graceland
4 p.m. | Collins Center
28 Baker Classic Dance Competition
1 p.m. | Collins Center
February
3 Women’s Basketball vs Grand View
2 p.m. | Collins Center
Men’s Basketball vs Grand View
4 p.m. | Collins Center
KSHSAA Regional Piano Festival
Owens Musical Arts Building
6 Wrestling vs Ottawa
6 p.m. | Collins Center
8 Founder’s Day Celebration
11 p.m. | First United Methodist Church
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Fraternity and sorority chapter presidents
SPENCER BROWN
Assistant News Editor
With nearly 40 percent of the current
student population involved, fraternity
and sorority life is a vital piece of the
Baker University puzzle, but these
organizations do not run themselves.
Beyond the numerous alumni and faculty
members that have a hand in helping
these chapters succeed, each has an
active chapter president who acts as the
face of the organization.
“What I enjoy most about being
president of Zeta Tau Alpha is the
relationships I have formed, both in
the house and out,” senior Miranda
Lindmark said. “I have become so close
to the girls in the house, and I have been
able to build a trusting bond with many
of them. I hope to keep many of these
relationships through the rest of college
and beyond.”
In fact, the responsibilities are
quite diverse. From keeping in contact
with housing corporations to helping
other officers stay on track with event
planning, the roles of a chapter president
are ultimately a catchall.
“Something completely different
happens every day, and you just have to
deal with it,” senior Joe Linder, president
of Delta Tau Delta said. “It’s not that
routine. The most challenging part is that
whenever something goes wrong, even
when it’s out of your hands, you feel like
it’s your fault.”
On a more consistent basis however,
these seven individuals organize and
execute weekly chapter meetings, keep
their members up-to-date on campus-
based events and requirements, as well
as answer a multitude of emails.
“Answering emails has become my
favorite pastime,” senior Amy Wysong,
president of Alpha Chi Omega said. “Our
advisers are very involved in our chapter,
so keeping them up-to-date is definitely
a priority.”
With all of that in mind, it may be
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Day in the life:
particularly difficult to understand why
these individuals have chosen to take on
the roles that they have. Though elections
are held every November, these chapter
presidents take official command in
January, serving a calendar-year-long term.
“I didn’t really think about being
the president until I was the treasurer,”
Linder said. “Usually when I get involved
in things, I like to contribute as much as
I can. I saw the stuff I thought we needed
to improve on, and I thought that I could
do a good job.”
As chapter presidents balance their
coursework and on-campus involvement,
a key to their chapter success is
maintaining morale. These leaders act
more as advisers to chapter members, as
they are essentially the first person that
everyone comes to.
“It’s really hard to remember that
everyone is really busy when you are knee-
deep in busy, too,” Wysong said. “Making
sure that women are happy and healthy
is a really important part of the job even
though it’s not in the job description.”
These interactions are vital to each
organization; however, for each of these
presidents, it builds themselves in more
way than one. As seniors preparing for
graduation, each president will utilize
these management and daily interaction
skills to further themselves in their own
careers.
“Many of [my connections] have given
me opportunities outside the chapter,”
Lindmark said. “I have been able to get to
know other chapter presidents and Baker
University faculty, who have provided a
great outside support system.”
No matter what one’s interaction
is with fraternity and sorority life,
recognizing the crucial role that chapter
presidents play within the Baker
community can be beneficial. Without
the continued guidance of these seven
individuals and those who came before
and will come after them, fraternity and
sorority life at Baker may have never
been what it is today.
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Burst the Baker bubble

EDITORIAL
We all have roots from
different places, and that’s
pretty obvious when you take
a look at all the people who
make up the demographic of
the United States. This country
observes many unique cultural
differences and therefore it
is necessary for students,
including Baker students, to be
culturally appreciative.
Sometimes it is easy to
overlook the significance that
the United States is a mix of
so many unique and amazing
cultures, especially in society
today, because most of us
are so accustomed to being
around people who celebrate
different cultures.
However, there are many
people who do not see being
culturally appreciative as a
priority. Yet Baker University
provides many opportunities
for students to become more
culturally aware and active by
participating in cultural events.
A week in the month of
November was dedicated to
the regard the school has
for study-abroad programs.
This week is important in
discussing how students can
immerse themselves in other
cultures and explore a unique
part of the world.
The Department of
Humanities puts on movie
nights where showing films in
various languages including
Spanish, French and German
are shown. These events
are offered throughout
the semester and provide
opportunities for some
students to learn more about
other cultures.
Some cultural events are
required of students who
have majors based out of the
Department of Humanities. For
example, last month Spanish
students were given the chance
to go see the resident of
Colombia speak in Lawrence.
These experiences are not
limited to foreign language
students. There are other ways
to get involved in Kansas City
and Lawrence.
Even if going to these events
in general isn’t appealing,
simply being appreciative of
the other cultures is essential.
Simple things like
downloading a podcast,
reading the news or just
skimming the news helps a
person learn more about the
world around us.
The purpose of news is to
spread the truth to the public
and inform them of things that
they might not know about.
While it isn’t always apparent
at first, global news affects the
United States and is crucial for
us to pay attention to.
Many young people today
use Twitter as their news
source, which is a good way
to know the happenings going
on in the world at a superficial
level. Although, the need
for more students to know
politics, world news and other
noteworthy events is strong.
Baker students make
their own opportunities to
understand other cultures by
keeping up with the news as a
personal choice.
When people, especially
students who are just
beginning to understand the
ways of the world, are unaware
of the news they are unable to
form their own opinions about
topics going on worldwide.
We, as the future of our
nation, must take it upon
ourselves to be knowledgeable
about the events happening in
the world and be appreciative
of different cultures.
Our differences make us
stronger and learning about
those distinctions is essential
to understanding those around
us. Students should take it
upon themselves to learn how
to appreciate other cultures by
reading or watching U.S. and
world news.
Not all of us want to spend
our Wednesday nights sitting in
the Owens AV room watching a
foreign film. Regardless of what
the university offers students,
there are always opportunities
to discover other cultures.

Dory is leaving the building

Assistant multimedia editor bids farewell to Baker
You would think that after four years of
complaining about how much I couldn’t wait to
graduate, that I would actually be excited about
leaving Baker and moving on with my life.
I’m happy that I’ve made it this far, but I’m
emotional because I’m leaving behind a place
that’s helped mold me into the person that I am
right now.
I definitely haven’t had the easiest four years
and after several times of trying to convince
myself that college may not be for me, I’m
grateful for the opportunities and experiences
Baker has given me.
It’s given me room to grow, make mistakes
and have understood emotional breakdowns.
After picking through the fake friends, I’m
thankful that after four years I’ve established
friendships with people who love me for who I
am, in all of my forms.
I’ve been known to tell a joke or ten, so
thank you for laughing with me and at me when
I’m corny. Thank you for helping me become a
better person and friend, putting a smile on my
face and being there for me when I really needed Dory Smith,
it. Without you, this four year roller-coaster
would have been trash. I love you friends. self-crowned Baker legend
The Baker Orange will always be my favorite
Baker highlight. I know I can be passionate at
times, but you guys let me write what I feel and
what I care about.
That’s cool and risky because I’ve had a lot
to express over the years, but everything I’ve
written has come from my heart. I hope that
my writing has made someone want to pick the
Baker Orange up and read it at least once.
Thank you for helping me feel like my writing
can actually make a difference outside of these
Baker walls.
Thank you for helping me feel like I have a
purpose outside of these Baker walls.
Major Keys: Enjoy the time you have, keep
your mind open, be willing to change, do your
homework and stay real.
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What should I call my professors?

NATHAN HILLS
BU Student Media
An incoming college student
can be clueless as to the different
titles that professors have and what
those professors’ preferences are
on their titles. Coming from high
school, where Ms., Mrs. and Mr. are
common, having to choose between
instructor, professor and Doctor can
be challenging.
How students address their
professors is a way they can show
their professors respect, which is
expected in a college environment.
“I have had some students who
don’t know what to call me, but those
are usually first-year students at the
start of the semester,” Joanne Janssen,
assistant professor of English,
said. “I also try to introduce myself
to my classes, and as part of that
introduction, I try to give them an
indication of what to call me to try to
eliminate that confusion.”
Professor of Psychology Tony
Brown said the issue is that students
usually do not know how formal they
should be when addressing their
professors.
“You can never go wrong saying
‘professor,’” Brown said. “Show
respect until you’re told that it’s okay
to be less formal.”
One way to know a professor’s
preference is to listen to how they
introduce themselves on the first day
of class.
“I think it’s also wise to notice
how they sign their e-mails to you,
as that’s usually a good indication of
what they would like to be called,”
Janssen said.
Katya Soll, visiting instructor of
Spanish, said students can sometimes
“default to high school” when
addressing professors. Although
Soll prefers to be called “professor”,
she corrects students who use the
incorrect title, but not because she is
personally offended.
Soll said she corrects students
because using the correct title is a
sign of respect in Spanish-speaking
countries and she tries to prepare
students for the potential exposure
they could have to Spanish cultures.
This advice can also be used when
addressing employers and others
who are in a position of authority.
By being more polite, until told
otherwise, you can be sure that you
are being respectful.
The issue of not knowing what
to call your professor can be solved
by playing it safe. Don’t address a
professor informally until you are
sure that it is okay with the professor.
“If they prefer something more
casual, they will be totally open
telling their students,” Janssen said.
If you are completely unsure what
a professor would like to be called,
just say “professor.”

Tobacco companies hold too much power

JAMIE PELLIKAAN
Writer
Cigarettes kill 1,200 Americans every day.
This statistic and many like it are
appearing in print and broadcast ads
nation wide due to a lawsuit filing in
2006. The United States government
sued tobacco companies over public
health violations and found that tobacco
companies intentionally lied to consumers
about the health effects of smoking.
Due to the court ruling, advertising
for cigarettes will now feature the true
health effects of smoking cigarettes and an
admission claiming that tobacco companies
intentionally placed enough nicotine in
cigarettes to get consumers addicted.
However, this new advertising measure
is not enough to stop the spread of tobacco
and punish the companies for misleading
the public.
Despite the public’s general knowledge
regarding the dangers of cigarettes,
tobacco industries in the United States
continue to be one of the top tobacco
producers in the world.
According to the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), the United
States produced 800 million pounds of
tobacco in 2012.
Even more alarming is the rate at which
big tobacco companies are thriving in and
out of the United States.
In the global market, five companies
dominate the tobacco industry: Philip
Morris International (PMI), British
American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Imperial
Brands and Altria. In 2016 they generated
a combined 35 billion dollars in revenue.
The reason the tobacco giants are
health effects, the companies take those TOBACCO FACTS
countries to court and sued them for more
money than they can afford.
This helps spread smoking habits to
an uneducated public, thus increasing
the profits of tobacco companies and Cigarettes kill 1,200 Americans
increasing the number of smoking- every day.
related deaths.
However, the WHO recommends a
solution to this growing problem in third
world countries: raise the taxes.
If a product is too expensive, it will
deter consumers from continuing to
purchase it and generate more money for Tobacco industries in the United
the government. States continue to be one of the
In the United States, such tax measures
have been debated before.
top tobacco producers in the
For instance, Missouri purposed a 60 world.
cent tax raise on the cost of a package of
cigarettes, but not before the initiative was
contested by tobacco companies.
That contested initiative is indicative of
a larger problem inherent in the tobacco The United States produced 800
industry and public health. The companies million pounds of tobacco in 2012.
have too much power.
This new court ruling that forces
advertising to be accurate about the health
effects of tobacco is a good start, but not
nearly enough to deter consumers from
purchasing cigarettes and does little to
punish the tobacco companies who lied to
THE GLOBAL MARKET
the public. Five companies dominate the tobacco industry
A more effective punishment may be
clear packaging laws, like those introduced 1. Philip Morris International
in Australia, or forcing tobacco companies 2. British American tobacco
to pay money to the government and pay 3. Japan tobacco
settlements to families who have suffered
from tobacco.
4. Imperial Brands
However, a more severe course of 5. Altria
action would be outlawing tobacco sales
in the United States, but that is a far-

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because they take advantage of countries
who do not have the resources to battle big
The best the government and the public
can do is inform, tax and push tougher
POSSIBLE
tobacco companies in the courts.
The World Health Organization (WHO)
punishments on companies that knowingly
lied to millions of people.
SOLUTION
reported that when African nations
attempt to warn consumers about the
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Delta Tau Delta hosts concert for philanthropy

Cheat Codes performed for students to raise money for JDRF
LILY STEPHENS
Multimedia Editor
The Electronic Dance Music
(EDM) group Cheat Codes played at
the Lawrence nightclub The Cave
on Nov. 16. The men of Delta Tau
Delta planned the philanthropy
event to raise money for the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation.
Students from Baker and the
University of Kansas were invited to
buy $15 tickets to support.
Sophomore Brett Elifritz’s
brother, Matthew Russell, is part of
the DJ trio. Elifritz reached out to
Russell and organized the event.  The event provided a fun
One of the group’s most popular
songs is a collaboration with Demi
Lovato titled “No Promises.” The
track currently has more than 290
million plays on Spotify. The band’s
most popular remix “Sex” has more
than 450 million plays.
The group has three members:
Trevor Dahl, KEVI and Russell. While
all of them sang during the show,
Dahl led most of the songs.
All three group members are
classified as DJs. Before embarking
on its own tour, Cheat Codes was an
opening act on The Chainsmokers’
most recent tour. The group has its
own original music, but the concert
was mostly remixes and covers of
songs requested by Baker students.
Junior Caringtyn Julian was able
to collect and send some of her and
her peers’ suggestions to Elifritz
who then relayed them to the band.
Julian said she enjoyed the concert
and was excited Elifritz “used his
connections for good” in the form of
a philanthropy event.
Junior Sam Mitchell said she
heard about the event from a few
members of Delta Tau Delta.
“I really enjoyed the concert,”
Mitchell said. “I go to concerts in that
genre anyway for fun so it was super
awesome to know my money was
going to a philanthropy.”
The members of Cheat Codes from left to right: KEVI, Matthew Russell and Trevor Dahl. | Photo
and unique way to support a by Lily Stephens
philanthropy. Elifritz was able
to get the production and travel
expenses for the group paid for so
that the show could be 100 percent
nonprofit. He said that Delta Tau
Delta had never planned an event of
this size, but in the end, it was worth
all the work.
“Everyone I’ve heard from
says that they thought the show
was awesome and one of the best
concerts they’ve ever been to,”
Elifritz said. “So I assume that they
liked it.”
There will be a discussion
between Elifritz and Russell about
the event returning, and Elifritz said
he “will definitely try.”

“Thor: Ragnarok” exceeds expectations

JAMIE PELLIKAAN
Writer
Marvel superhero movies have
become a fixture of the movie-going
experience and continue to delight
and please audiences. From “Iron
Man” to “Guardians of the Galaxy,”
fans have been introduced to several
storylines. However, Marvel’s recent
release “Thor: Ragnarok” was an
excellent addition to the Thor
storyline and more than exceeded
fans’ expectations.
The movie follows Thor (Chris
Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom
Hiddleston) as they race to stop
Ragnarok, the Norse apocalypse,
from occurring and fight Hela (Cate
Blanchett) who wishes to rule
Asgard. They also meet up with new
characters such as Valkyrie (Tessa
Thompson) and the Grandmaster
(Jeff Goldblum).
Another addition to the cast is
Bruce Banner, better known as the
Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), who joins Thor
and Loki on their quest to save Asgard.
There is also a cameo by Stephen
Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) as he
helps Thor and Loki find their father,
Odin (Anthony Hopkins).
Though the movie is filled with
nonstop action that keeps viewers
entertained, the thing the movie does
best is comedy.
Marvel movies are notorious for
introducing comedic characters,
however, their humor has always
been one-dimensional. For instance,
Tony Stark always relies on his
arrogance to garner laughs and
nothing else.
However, with “Thor: Ragnarok”
each character has dynamic comedy
that occurs organically throughout the
film. Thor himself is funnier than fans
have seen him in previous movies.
This is because of Taika Waititi,
the film’s director. Waititi specializes
in comedy as demonstrated by “What
We Do in the Shadows” and ensured
comedic flare would be present
throughout the film.
In addition, “Thor: Ragnarok” had
multiple characters who made their
mark with witty one-liners, unlike the
traditional Marvel movie where only
one or two characters steal the show.
Overall, the movie displayed
balanced writing, perfectly timing the
jokes to coincide with scenes of action
that not only flowed nicely but really
added depth to the film.
Moreover, the writing also
advanced character development
for several reoccurring characters in
the film franchise, however, this is a
spoiler-free article and thus they will
remain nameless.
Another element “Thor: Ragnarok”
exceeded at was the special effects
of the movie. All Marvel movies have
amazing special effects, but because
of the fantasy nature of the “Thor”
films, they rely heavily on Computer
Generated Images (CGI). However,
the movie used CGI in such a way that
the places looked real and added a
realism to the film.
Despite all the positives the
movie has to offer, there were some
drawbacks. The fate of one of the
characters is left unknown after the
movie concludes. Also, some of the
characters that were introduced to
fans in the first two “Thor” movies
were needlessly killed off.
Overall, “Thor: Ragnarok” is one
of the best Marvel movies to date. Its
fast-paced action and comedy make it
a standout in the Marvel movie lineup.

Dory & Bailey’s Top 5 Albums of 2017
Dec. 1, 2017
1 “DAMN”
Kendrick Lamar
“DAMN” solidified Kendrick Lamar as a rap
legend. His abilities as a storyteller on top of R&B,
trap and pop beats, along with creative visuals, has
made “DAMN” his fourth successful album.
Kendrick has always made socially-conscious
music. Songs like  “Humble,” “Fear,” “God,” “Lust” and
“Love” brought me closer to Kendrick as an artist
because he held nothing back. His lyrics are uncut,
and honest and help portray positive and realistic
messages not only to little black girls and boys who
admire him, but the entire world.
“DAMN” signifies the importance of using your
platform to speak about subjects that matter.
Although on “God,” Kendrick raps, “laughin’ to the
bank like, ‘A-ha’” he’s able to balance the glamorous
side of his success while discussing his personal
challenges and issues in society.
Don’t @ me, but without albums like “DAMN”
that are both musically appealing and socially
relevant, hip-hop wouldn’t be as unique and
powerful to the music industry as it’s become over
the years. Not many rappers in 2017 can actually
rap, let alone impact the world and how people
perceive hip-hop music. Kendrick Lamar does both
– Dory
on this record. DAMN.
4 “Cybersex”
Blackbear
In his fourth album and his first since signing with
Interscope Records, Blackbear delivers a 14-track
compilation of R&B, pop and rap bops for every mood.
The album mixes his previous heartbreaks and his
come up with money and fame to give you a unique
album. With the help of 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, T-Pain
and more, Blackbear delivers a blend of hip-hop and
elements of your favorite sad songs.
If you need to feel like a boss with some pump-ups
“Gucci Linen” and “Up In This” will be the go-to’s. If you
need a late-night jam to think about your ex, “Anxiety”
or “Santa Monica & La Brea” will be your top plays.
No matter the fame that comes to Blackbear, he
remains true to himself and his vision. While he has
continued to evolve his music from his other three
releases, he’s stuck to his roots in delivering a moody
sound perfect for cloudy days and kickbacks.
– Dory
The Baker Orange | Arts & Entertainment
2 “CTRL”
SZA
SZA has been a blessing to my life ever since she
dropped “CTRL” over the summer. “CTRL” has been
out for months and I’ve yet to choose my favorite
song. I can’t even form a top three or five because
the album is my life.
I have more clarity on all the feelings that I’ve
felt and situations that I’ve been in so far in my 20’s
after listening to “CTRL”. You know an album is good
when you think “Wow, someone else feels this way
too.”
Between relationships, situationships and
feeling insecure about oneself and life in general,
SZA is able to honestly discuss the rollercoaster ride
that many of us, especially women, feel throughout
our teens and 20’s. Songs like “Supermodel” and
“Love Galore” make me feel empowered while “20
Something” and “Drew Barrymore” bring tears to
my eyes.
Outside of my emotional and personal
connection to “CTRL”, the album stands out to me
because of its diverse genres. Ranging from R&B,
hip-hop and pop, SZA is able to display her artistry
using different sounds. Rarely do my ears come
across music that makes me feel better about life
but “CTRL” is a 14-track life lesson.
– Dory
5 “I Decided”
Big Sean
Big Sean came from Detroit and made a name
for himself in the rap game since his debut album,
“Finally Famous” in 2011.
The release of “I Decided” was a major success
for Big Sean with hit singles, “Bounce Back,”
“Moves” and “Jump Out the Window.” Collaborations
with big groups, like Migos, and other artists, like
Jhene Aiko, gained him notable hits as well.
Big Sean’s music and style makes him standout
from other artists in the industry, but he stays
humble and has made fans from across the world
fall in love with the lyrics he’s rapped over the
years. Hopefully he doesn’t fall out of the window
because he’s on the road to a legendary music
– Bailey
career.
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3 “Gossip Columns”
Marc E. Bassy
Despite the people who only recognize the name
as a previous opener for G-Eazy, Marc E. Bassy is
making a name for himself and he’s yelling it with
the album “Gossip Columns”.
From his first EP “Groovy People” in 2016,
Bassy’s debut album released in October and is full
of catchy choruses and different sounds to keep
you listening for all 16 songs. While the album is
categorized as pop, the singer/songwriter from the
Bay Area incorporates other styles such as R&B
into the songs creating what he calls a “homegrown
situation.” Must listens on the album include “Til I
Get Found,” “Heroine,” “Let Me Rock,” “New Ting”
and “Real One.”
“Gossip Columns” has just the right sound to
keep you listening through the fall and into the
summer with some truely favorite song staples.
– Bailey
Honorable
Mention
“Memories...Do Not Open”
The Chainsmokers
From asking their millions of followers on
Twitter if they’d be interested in a Chainsmokers
album to the release of the finished product in April,
the duo has once again given the college crowd
what they want with easy-to-remember lyrics and
music breakdowns sure to make sorority girls dance
on elevated surfaces.
The album includes previous singles “Paris” and
“Something Just Like This,” but also gives listeners
new favorites including “Break Up Every Night”
and “My Type.” While the sounds on the album are
nothing ground-breaking, the album does show a
new side of the duo with member Andrew Taggart
taking up vocals on some of the tracks.
If you need something to throw on during a car
ride or pregame, this 12-track bundle is an easy
– Bailey
choice.
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Dec. 1, 2017

Men’s soccer ends season in Delray Beach

BAILEY CONKLIN
Sports Editor
The Baker men’s soccer team’s
season came to a close Monday after
a 1-0 loss to Columbia College in
Delray Beach, Florida.
With the loss, the Wildcats end
their season with a 16-5-1 record,
while the Cougars improve to 19-
2-2 and advance to the National
Quarterfinals to take on Wayland
Baptist (Texas).
The ‘Cats defeat is reminiscent
of the end of their 2015 season,
where the Cougars upset Baker in
the second round of the NAIA Men’s
Soccer National Championship with a
2-0 shutout.
It proved to be a defensive
game for Baker from the start with
Columbia tallying 11 shots in the first
half compared to the Wildcats three. your college career is over is a lot to
Matija Ceraj led the attack for the
Cougars with seven shots total in the
game, his most of the season.
Freshman goalkeeper Alberto
Ciroi maintained composure in goal
for the Wildcats with two saves in the
first half, keeping the game scoreless
after 45 minutes.
The ‘Cats were able to get two
shots on goal in the first half, but
both were saved by 2017 American
Midwest Conference Player of the
Year goalkeeper Nicolau Neto for
Columbia. Neto played all 90 minutes
for the Cougars, earning the shutout.
The two shots on goal for the
Wildcats were provided by senior
team captain Blake Levine and
sophomore Joah Hickel.
In his last collegiate soccer match,
Levine felt the pressure of the game
and knew he was more nervous than
a regular season game.
“The pressure of having to win or
deal with,” Levine said. “But I love
playing in big games, and I think I
thrive in those situations.”
In the second half, Columbia
continued its offensive pressure,
resulting in the lone goal of the match
from Aaron Noel assisted by Adam
Du Toi in the 53rd minute. The goal
came from a free kick outside the
box, allowing a one-touch shot from
Noel. Noel led the team with 3 shots
on goal.
Despite desperation, the Wildcats
were only able to manage four shots
in the second half.
“Columbia was a lot better team
than I thought they were going to be,”
Levine said. “I thought their defense
was their strongest position, because
they were all athletic and good
technically.”
In the last minutes of the game,
a chance from junior Joe Houlihan
fell short as he collided with the
goalkeeper, resulting in his second
yellow card of the match. After 90
minutes, the Wildcats fell to the
Cougars 1-0, ending their tournament
run and season.
“For the team, playing in a
different environment than we’re
used to takes a little time getting used
to,” Levine said. “But at the end of the
day both teams had to deal with that,
and on Monday, Columbia dealt with
it better than we did.”
The Wildcats will say goodbye to
ten seniors including starters and
long-time team members.
Twelve Wildcats who played in
the match will return next season
including 2017 Heart Freshman of
the Year Alberto Ciroi, Heart First
Team All-Conference players Joah
Hickel and Steeve Pouna. Heart Third
Team All-Conference players Joe
Houlihan and Austin Halsey are also
expected to return.

Junior Steeve Pouna heads the ball to junior teammate

Aaron Bowers during the NAIA Men’s Soccer
Championship second round against Columbia College
on Monday. | Photo by Lily Stephens Graphic by Bailey Conklin

That’s All Folks... A final farewell from the Sports Editor

Just like any athlete’s eligibility,
time runs its course and one day
you don’t have it anymore. While
I’ve never been a student-athlete at
Baker, my time with sports has come
to an end. For the past two-and-a-half
years, I’ve been able to call myself a
Baker Orange staff member and for
the past semester, I’ve been able to
call myself the sports editor.
I’m thankful, not just for the
experience gained, but from the
moments I’ll never forget. I was
able to be a part of a lot of wins and
a couple unfortunate losses, but
more importantly I was able to see
the impact of sports on student-
athletes’ lives and their entire college
experience. I saw true leaders come
out of tough losses and the respect
that underclassmen have for them.
I want to thank all the coaches,
players and administration for the
interviews and the insights into the
game you love, the Orange for giving
me the opportunity to lead the sports
section of the paper and the cherry
Coca-Cola that got me through the
Wednesday of print week each month.
There were great people in my
position before me and there will be
great people to come after me in the
spring, but here’s to the semester
they left me in charge. It’s just up to
the teams now to keep bringing in
championships that the Orange can
write about.
In two weeks, I will walk across
the graduation stage and my
eligibility as the sports editor at
Baker will come to an end. Thanks
for all the memories Baker. I truly
couldn’t have done it without you.
- Bailey Conklin
 Dec. 1, 2017
Football ends season in first round
Late-game missed field goal leads to 36-33 loss against No. 12 Georgetown
BAILEY CONKLIN
Sports Editor
The Baker football team ended Saturday in an
NAIA-FCS first round 36-33 loss to Georgetown
College.
The Baker Wildcats end their season with a
10-2 record, while Georgetown improves to 10-1
and moves on to the NAIA-FCS quarterfinals.
Georgetown proved to be Baker’s hardest
opponent this season in a game that saw seven
lead changes.
The Wildcats were able to start the game
on top with senior Logan Brettell as starting
quarterback throwing a pass to freshman JD
Woods in the first play of scrimmage. Senior
Clarence Clark completed the point-after
attempt to put Baker up 7-0 with 14:42 left to
play in the quarter.
The Wildcats were able to extend their lead to
10-0 with a 38-yard field goal from Clark.
Georgetown’s offense was kick-started by
their defense after an interception with seven
minutes left in the quarter. After the interception,
Georgetown’s Daric Pugh put the Tigers on
the board with a field goal from Jack Nguyen,
before Riley Hall carried the ball in for another
Georgetown touchdown. Ngyuen’s kick was good,
giving the Tigers a 14-10 lead over the Wildcats.
The Baker offense fought its way down the
field to put Clark in the position for a 36-yard field
goal. Clark’s kick was good, sending Baker into the
second quarter trailing 14-13.
Senior Abram Garcia started the second quarter
for the Wildcats with a 43-yard field goal, giving
Baker a 16-14 lead.
The Tigers were able to stop Baker’s stride
late in the second quarter with an interception
from Germell Jenkins resulting in a touchdown for
Georgetown. With Jenkins’ touchdown, the Tigers
were able to regain the lead 20-16.
Baker owned the rest of the second quarter
with a 20-yard touchdown run from Woods and a
Three ‘Cats compete at NAIA Championship
Freshman Liam Barnsby was one of three ‘Cats to compete in
Vancouver, Washington. | Photo by Lily Stephens
The Baker Orange | Sports
35-yard field goal from Garcia.
The Wildcats led the Tigers 26-20 going into
halftime.
Georgetown started the third quarter with a
17-yard touchdown pass from Riley Hall to Cart
Bell. After a successful extra-point kick from
Nguyen, the Tigers led the Wildcats 27-26 with 12
minutes left to play in the quarter.
A pivotal point for the Wildcats came later in
the quarter when junior Nate McLaurin was able
to block Nguyen’s field goal attempt. Sophomore
Grant Elston was there to recover the ball and
take it downfield for a 79-yard touchdown. After
Clark’s extra point the Wildcats once again led the
Tigers 33-27.
Georgetown ended the quarter on a high note
with an 8-yard run from Kyle Longworth and an
extra kick from Nguyen, resulting in the Tigers
taking the lead from the Wildcats one last time.
At the start of the fourth quarter, the Tigers
BAILEY CONKLIN
Sports Editor
Three Wildcats from the men’s cross country
team competed in the 2017 NAIA Men’s Cross
Country National Championships in Vancouver,
Washington, on Nov. 18.
The Baker runners competed in the 8K race,
which featured 328 runners from the NAIA.
In his second year at nationals, sophomore Greg
Flores led the ‘Cats with a 143rd place finish and a
time of 26:26.
Senior Joe Linder finished in 224th place with a
time of 27:15 in his third appearance at the event.
While Linder was happy to make it back to the
championship stage in his last season of cross
country, he felt that the experience differed than
other races because the whole team wasn’t there.
“It was just three of us running at nationals
instead of the whole team,” Linder said. “It was
pretty different, usually we do this team chant at the
beginning and it just wasn’t the same at nationals.”
Linder prepared mentally by reminding himself
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Photo by Elizabeth Hanson | Graphic by Bailey Conklin
led Baker 34-33. Georgetown’s last scoring
opportunity of the game came when the Tigers
were able to score on a safety, ending the game
with a 36-33 loss for the Wildcats.
On the Baker defense, junior Indie Allen led the
‘Cats with 10 tackles and senior Hayden Jenkins
picked up an interception against the Tigers, his
third at Baker.
With the end of the football season, Baker will
say goodbye to some seniors that were vital to the
team’s success over the past few years.
Brettell, despite an injury, will remain the
leader in total offensive yards in a season with
5,371 and maintain his title as the record holder
for numerous passing records.
Clark will end his career at Baker as the
NAIA all-time leading scorer and First Team
All-Conference for the fourth year in a row, with
more than seven records broken in his time with
the team.
to race the same as he would any other meet.
“Really, it’s not bigger than any other race,”
Linder said. “The title ‘nationals’ is bigger, but if you
just go out there with the mentality that your just
going to race the same that you’ve raced all year
then you’ll be fine.”
Freshman Liam Barnsby competed in his first
NAIA Championship event, finishing with a time of
27:41 and placing 259th.
Some of the highs of Barnsby’s first year on the
team included running in the Heart of America
Athletic Conference Championships at the team’s
home course of Baldwin City Golf Course and
qualifying for the NAIA Championship as a freshman.
With his first cross country season concluded,
Barnsby has some new goals he hopes to achieve.
“Well I can’t really control what will happen in
years to come, of course I would love to be a national
qualifier in cross country for all of my four years
here at Baker,” Barnsby said. “But I feel so thankful
that I was able to go this year and experience it, and
because of this it makes me want to work hard and
get back on the national stage once again.”
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Wildcats open Heart play with win

68-61 win over Avila puts BU at No. 3 in the Heart
BAILEY CONKLIN
Sports Editor

T
he Baker women’s basketball team opened
up Heart of America Athletic Conference
play with a 68-61 win over Avila Wednesday
night inside the Collins Center.
The game got off to a slow start with the score
tied at 2-2 after three minutes of play. After
trading the lead back and forth, the Wildcats
trailed the Eagles 11-10 after the first quarter.
The ‘Cats found their stride in the second
quarter, outscoring Avila 26 to 12.
Sophomore Jodi Adkins led the Baker offense
with 18 points, going 7-11 in the paint. Junior
Jesse Zweifel and Caitlin Modesett also scored
double digits for the Wildcats with 15 and 12,
respectively.
On the defensive end, senior Courtney Hoag
shut down the Eagles with eight blocks and eight
rebounds. Hoag also assisted the offensive effort
with eight points.
Baker shot 43 percent from the field and 40
percent from the three-point line. The Wildcats
strongest advantage came from their free-throws;
Baker went 14-17 from the free throw line, while
Avila went 3-7.
Avila cut down the lead at the end of the third Senior Sydnie Hanson keeps her eye on an Eagles player while playing defense Wednesday inside the Collins Center. The
quarter, outscoring the Wildcats 21-15. Wildcats defeated Avila 68-61. | Photo by Jenna Black
In the fourth quarter, the Eagles trailed by just
three with six minutes left to play in the game. the women’s basketball team is now 1-0 in the Heart the standings with only one loss each.
After a big three-pointer by Adkins, the Wildcats and 7-2 overall. The Wildcats currently sit in third in The ‘Cats will now travel to face Culver-Stockton
regained a comfortable margin and maintained the the Heart conference standings early in the season. at 2 p.m. on Saturday, in Canton, Missouri. The
lead for the remainder of the game. Mid-America Nazarene University and Missouri Wildcats defeated Culver-Stockton in both meetings
With its first victory of the conference schedule, Valley College occupy the first and second spot in in the 2016-2017 season.

‘Cats defeat Eagles in 85-65 win

BAILEY CONKLIN 25 by the start of the second half.
Sports Editor Overall the Wildcats shot 54 percent from
the field and 58 percent from three-point range,

T
he Baker men’s basketball team earned its
first conference win of the season against
Heart of America Athletic Conference
opponent Avila University Wednesday night
inside the Collins Center.
The Wildcats defeated the Eagles 85-65,
outscoring Avila 41-25 in the first half and 44-40
in the second.
Despite an early two-pointer from Avila’s
Dominique Washington, the Eagles trailed the
remainder of the game after Baker’s Daniel
Young tied the game less than two minutes in.
Five Wildcats scored in double digits against
Avila and 11 total players scored for Baker.
Senior Nathan Guscott led the offense with
18 points and 6 assists. Sophomore Brett Elifritz
followed close behind with 17 points of his own,
going 7-7 from the field and 3-3 for three-point
distance.
Sophomore Vandy Hopson and senior Stephen
Edwards also scored in the double digits, with 14
and 13 points, respectively.
The Baker men’s basketball team wasted no
time extending its lead, leaving Avila to trail 41-
while holding the Eagles to 40 percent from two-
point range and 32 percent from the arc.
The Baker defense also forced 13 turnovers,
with the effort beign led by Guscott who totaled
seven forced turnovers in the game.
Senior Tyree Peter led Baker with eight
rebounds, while scoring eight points. Peter now
has 47 rebounds in five games this season.
With the victory, the Wildcats are now 1-0 in
the Heart conference and 6-0 overall. This is the
team’s best start to the season since 2006-2007.
The Wildcats will look to extend their win
streak on the road as the face Culver-Stockton at
4 p.m. on Saturday in Canton, Missouri.
In the team’s two meetings with Culver-
Stockton last season, Baker defeated the
Wildcats 91-82 and 82-74.
Baker will have a defensive battle ahead of
them as Culver-Stockton ranks No. 9 in Division I
blocks per game and No. 10 in total blocks.
Culver-Stockton comes off a 98-74 loss to
Heart opponent Grand View, the team’s third loss
in a row. The Culver-Stockton Wildcats are 2-6
overall.

Sophomore Vandy Hopson eyes the rim as he jumps for a

dunk over an Avila defender. | Photos by Jenna Black
Dec. 1, 2017 The Baker Orange | Sports page 15

WILDCAT WINDUP
Five things to know about Baker athletics

1 Two 'Cats earn volleyball honors

Junior Ashley Sparks was named to the 2017 AVCA NAIA
Midwest All-Region team and received a 2017 Heart of
America Athletic Conference First Team All-Conference honor.
Junior Olivia Brees was also named to the Heart Second Team
All-Conference.

2 Five runners recognized

Five members of the Baker University cross country team
earned 2017 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete awards in
November: seniors Rosie Hollis, Brenda McCollum, Caitlin
Apollo, Bailey Horlander and junior Jenna Black.

Junior Olivia Brees was named to the Heart of America Athletic Conference
Second Team All-Conference after the 2017 season. | Photo by Justin Toumberlin

3 Bowling prepares for Vegas

The Baker University bowling team will travel over winter
break to Las Vegas to compete in two tournaments. The
Wildcats will first compete in the Collegiate Shootout Dec.
18-19, before competing in the Glen Carlson Las Vegas
Invitational on Dec. 20-21.

4 Wrestling ranks No. 14 in poll

The Baker wrestling team ranked No. 14 in the NAIA
Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 poll on Nov. 15. The team
previously ranked No. 13 in the poll. The Wildcats will have a
chance to improve their rank in the Graceland Dual at 7 p.m.
on Friday, inside the Collins Center.

5 Indoor track & field start seasons

The women's and men's indoor track & field teams' seasons
will begin Saturday, at the Bob Timmons Challenge in
Lawrence. Both teams will also compete in the Lewis and
Clark Half Marathon on Sunday in Atchison.
Senior Rosie Hollis was among the five Wildcats on the cross country team that
earned 2017 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete awards. | Photo by Lily Stephens
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Parting Shots
Senior Krista Porter pumps up the crowd who eagerly awaits the Nov. 18 playoff game at Liston Stadium. The dance team performed to “Power” by Little Mix during halftime. The football
team lost to Georgetown College 36-33 to end its season. | Photo by Elizabeth Hanson

Thomas York helps members of the orchestra tune their instruments for the
performance on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Rice Auditorium. They played The
Overture to L’isola Disbitata by the composer Haydn. The piece refers to the
deserted island and was in an opera. | Photo by Elizabeth Hanson

Sophomore Joah Hickel kicks the ball downfield in the NAIA National Championship Opening Round
against Grace College on Nov. 18. The Wildcats won 2-1 and advanced to play Columbia in Delray Beach,
Florida, where they lost 1-0 on Monday. | Photo by Alex Fortuna

Right: Senior Nate

Guscott drives to
the basket against
an Avila defender
inside Collins Center
on Wednesday. The
Wildcats won the
Heart opener 85-65
and Guscott led
all scorers with 18
points. | Photo by
Jenna Black

Far Right:
Sophomore Serenity
Boggess donates
blood to American
Red Cross in the
basement of the
Harter Union on
Wednesday. Baker
Serves organized the
event. | Photo by
Justin Toumberlin