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The Baker Orange 2014-15 Issue 4
The Baker Orange 2014-15 Issue 4
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Sophomore Liz Stover and senior Haley Barnes sign the memorial banner for sophomore Sione Maumau. Maumau, a football player and resident assistant for Irwin Hall, died Oct. 29. Photo by
Khadijah Lane.
The memorial service began with Hopkins greeting the church and attempting to give words of
comfort with scriptures and prayers. Speech Choir
Director Susan Emel, who taught Maumau, also reThe final events of inaugural week were canceled
cited a few words about grace and love.
following the death of sophomore Sione Maumau.
Murray addressed the group briefly, but her mesIn their place was a prayer service led by University
sage
was powerful as she spoke through tears.
Minister Kevin Hopkins Oct. 30 at the First United
I
dont know what to say to make you feel better,
Methodist Church. In the weeks following, the
Murray
said. Except, lets get through this together
Baldwin City and Baker communities are banding
What
makes Baker great is that were here for you
together to remain, what the campus calls, Baker
every
day.
Strong.
At the end of the service, members of the Baker
Maumau was on the Baker football team, a resiUniversity
Concert Choir, many of them crying, sang
dent assistant in Irwin Hall and a member of Speech
The
Road
Home in honor of Maumau. Following
Choir. Tweets posted all over the country, from
the song, the entire church held
friends, family, classhands in united prayer.
mates and Baker alumni,
I dont know what to say to
Hopkins final words of the
used the hashtag #Bakmake you feel better, except, lets
ceremony
were, We are Baker
erStrong with words of
get through this together .... What
Strong,
and
we will get through
wisdom and memories
makes
Baker
great
is
that
were
here
this
together.
of Maumau.
Although Interim Dean of the
for you every day.
The prayer service
College
of Arts and Sciences Marin memorial of Maumau
- President Lynne Murray
tha
Harris
emailed faculty saying
began at 11 a.m., the
that
campus-wide,
classes would
previously scheduled
not
be
canceled,
many
profestime for an inauguration
sors
sent
emails
canceling
individual
classes.
Athletic
ceremony for President Lynne Murray. Murray said
events
were
postponed
and
many
other
activities
she decided to cancel inauguration events so that
were also canceled. The campus, which was schedshe and the Baker community could focus on being
uled to be bustling with activity for the presidential
there for one another in order to get through this
inauguration, was instead silent.
together.
Many faculty and staff members are encouraging
There was not an empty seat to be found at the
students
to take advantage of the counseling services
prayer service as students, faculty and staff, many
offered
by
Tim Hodges, director of the health and
blurry-eyed from lack of sleep and an abundance of
wellness
center,
and are stressing the importance of
emotion, filled both the sanctuary and balcony.
finding
help
when
its needed and being kind to all.
News of Maumaus death shocked campus. Soon
The
counseling
centers clientele numbers have
after Maumau was found in Irwin Hall at night on
grown
since
the
incident.
Hodges had to spend extra
Oct. 29, a crowd gathered outside the dormitory. Sobtime
at
the
office
in
order
to make sure that anybody
bing could be heard from Dearborn Street.
who
wanted
or
needed
to
talk could do so.
One student fell to his knees while another was
I
sat
there
(on
Oct.
29)
as long as students
already on the ground, his face buried between his
wanted
to
talk,
Hodges
said.
There were a lot of late
arms. Some students embraced one another while
nights.
Many
of
the
students
that
I see on a reguothers walked away, heads down, from the area.
lar
basis,
who
arent
in
crisis,
were
willing to wait
Later in the evening, students, staff and faculty were
another
week
for
their
appointments
so that I could
invited to convene in the Long Student Center for
clear
my
schedule
for
walk-ins
with
students
who
support.
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Information compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics, the American Kinesiology Association and the Baker University Fact Book
Mungano Vice President Tyler Sloan performs a praise dance to the song Sunday Morning
during the chapel service on Oct. 16. As his first semester of being campus minister comes to a
close, Kevin Hopkins aims to bring more student involvement to the campus ministry. Photo by
Laura Price
community.
Although he has worked with
churches in the past, Hopkins prefers
college campuses because he enjoys
the environment of campus life. He
said he hopes to give students the religious resources that he would hope his
kids have in college.
Typical chapel services begin with
worship songs and a scripture reading, followed by a song performed by a
choir member. Next, a sermon covers a
particular scripture reading in detail.
Finally, the service closes with more
worship and prayer. Students are then
invited to the Osborne Chapel basement for a free lunch.
I am proud to be a part of the longlived traditions involved with chapel,
senior Alyse Menghini said. Traditions
such as the lunch after chapel services
and student-led choir help students
connect with one another beyond
chapel.
Students interested in becoming
involved are encouraged to join Baker
Ambassadors, the religious leadership
group at Baker. The group meets twice
a month, travels to United Methodist
churches in the area to talk to collegebound youth, and participates in community service projects.
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Study Abroad
Senior Jillian Miller stands in front of Harlaxton University in Grantham, England. Miller attended
Harlaxton during the spring semester of her Junior year. Submitted Photo
generosity that does not diminish during the current budget cuts.
Its because of the value we place
on studying abroad as a liberal arts
experience, even with budget cuts
and hard financial times, Harris said.
Baker maintains it as a possibility for
as many students as we possibly can.
Assistant Professor of Psychology Robyn Long is the new Harlaxton
Coordinator for Baker students. She
previously studied at Harlaxton and
assumed her new role on Nov. 1.
Students who are interested in learning more about studying at Harlaxton
should consult Long.
this January.
This will be the first time Morrical
has traveled outside the United States,
but she thinks to be a well-rounded
person you have to see the world and
learn about other countries.
Joe Watson, associate professor
of mass media, agrees with Morrical.
Watson is taking a group of students
to Amsterdam and the Netherlands in
January 2015.
Nothing makes you grow more as
a person than travel, Watson said.
This interterm class is not related
to a specific major, focusing instead
on World War II, Anne Frank, Dutch
resistance, famous artists and European culture.
Assistant Professor of Art History Brett Knappe also leads a travel
interterm course. The January trip to
Athens and the Black Sea will be his
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Nov. 14, 2014
social welfare.
If we are wanting to increase the
amount of student or young-voter
involvement, the system needs to
change.
Students are turned off by the
idea of politics because its either
horrifically negative or because, at
a basic level, it takes a lot of work
to really understand. If there was a
system in place, one that was reliable
and honest, maybe it would be easier
for students to find interest and
conversely become involved in the
political process.
The Weight Room: Its not just for the boys anymore
Hayley Morrical
Since arriving at college, Ive gotten puzzled stares when people find
out about my powerlifting history or
my passion for weight training. Its
not unusual for me to be one of three
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Egg freezing:
Companies like Apple and Facebook are now paying for their female
employees to have the procedure done.
Before this, it was an expensive process, usually upward of $15,000 with
annual storage fees. But now, for those
who work for these corporate giants,
it is a more affordable and realistic option. The question now is whether or
not it is a good idea.
Taylor Shuck
Sofia Vergara had her eggs frozen
as a means of planning ahead. Im
40 years old now, Vergara told Dr.
Oz. Things dont happen naturally
Word Around
BAKER:
biological clock.
Opponents argue that women are
selling their souls to a corporation
by giving them their eggs in lieu of
promises of a better career track, and
my father wonders if women will be
messing with the evolutionary process
if we start dictating when and where
we want to have children. My argument is this: men, you dont have to
worry about this. Having a baby only
fits into your lives when you want it
to. With women, only recently have we
been able to choose if we want to have
a baby, and in 40 states, there are still
abortion prohibitions in place.
Egg freezing has the potential to
change many womens lives and help
us get the conversation rolling again
not only about womens reproductive
rights, but general feminism as well.
Taylor Shuck
Kayla Infanti
Lauren Bechard
Sarah Baker
Mykaela Cross
Taylor Schley
Chad Phillips
Khadijah Lane
Jim Joyner
Antonio Adgers
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In support of sophomore Sione Maumaus family after his death, students have been selling bracelets on
campus to help raise funds for funeral costs. Other efforts to raise money include a GoFundMe account that
has reached nearly $14,000.
December
November
Students write
Letters to Soldiers,
sponsored by
Baker Serves
October
Baker University
hosts its annual
Tackling Hunger
Food Drive
September
August
In spite of exams, essays and busy schedules, student organizations find time
to raise both money and awareness for various causes throughout the year
Mungano will
host its annual
Dessert Auction
Dec. 5 and donate
proceeds to the
local food pantry
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Lauren Bechard
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THINGS TO
KNOW ABOUT
BAKER ATHLETICS
MENS SOCCER CLAWS ITS
WAY TO THE TITLE MATCH
The
Wildcats went
on to defeat No.
2 Mid-America
Nazarene
University on
the Pioneers
home field on
Wednesday
afternoon, 2-1.
Baker Intramurals will host a dodgeball tournament on Dec. 7. There will be three divisions:
womens, mens and co-rec. Students can sign
up with six-player teams and registration ends
Dec. 1. Contact Student Life and Intramurals
Director Randy Flowers for more information.
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Conference Tournament.
Ive had so much support from my
coaches and my teammates forever,"
Sosa said. "I know that its something
I can get through, and something
they can always help me through and
theyre so supportive no matter what.
Junior Andrew Miller sprints in for a 50/50 ball during the semifinal match at MidAmerica Nazarene University on Wednesday,
Nov. 12. Photo by Madie Armoniet
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Freshman Alex Fortuna faces his opponent from Bacone College during the Wildcats Dual on
Wednesday, Nov. 5. Fortuna, who brought back a win for his weight class, helped his team defeat
Bacone, 35-6. Photo by Laura Price
Baker wrestlers had a busy schedule to start their season. Ranked No.
16 nationally in the NAIA, the team experienced difficult matchups in a quad
hosted by the University of Oklahoma
followed by a dual win over Bacone
College and then the Dan Harris Open.
In Oklahoma, the team struggled,
losing to the University of Oklahoma
50-0, Oklahoma City University 19-18,
and Shorter College 36-9.
Three days later, the Cats hosted
Bacone College for their first dual of
the season. At a final score of 35-6, the
men easily bested Bacone, winning
every match but one.
Seniors Nick Haugen and Beau Bennett, junior Connor Middleton, sophomores Josh Thomas and Bryce Shoemaker and freshman Juan Rivera, Alex
Fortuna and Tyler Dickman all brought
back wins in their weight classes.
Sophomore Colby Watters said the
teams success so far is attributed to
high level of competition and intensity
during practices.
I think we have a good room to
practice in that really pushes everyone
to be the best they can be," Watters
said. "When we wrestle each other
we are wrestling someone that is as
good as the person that you will be
wrestling at the tournaments, and that
helps a lot.
After another three-day break, the
wrestlers competed in their annual
Dan Harris Open in Collins Center.
Both Haugen in the 157-pound weight
class and sophomore Byant Guillen in
the 184-pound weight took first place.
Freshman Sean Dolan at 125
pounds and freshman Billy Leone at
197 pounds brought home second
place. Dickman at 149 pounds came in
third.
I think we have done well. I think
if you added up all the team points
we would have won the (Dan Harris)
tournament. Thats as good as you
can ask for during a first open, said
Watters.
This Saturday the team will host
the HAAC Quad at the Collins Center.
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Chad Mullen
STAFF WRITER
Basketball
By the numbers
11
Senior forward EJ
Carters shooting
percentage from the
field this season
53%
Number of starters
returning to the
2014-15 team
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Sarah Baker
ASSISTANT EDITOR
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NOV. 18
Journeys in Wind
Syphonic Winds Concert
7:30 p.m. | Rice Auditorium
Baker alumnus Kevin Mahogany performs on Oct. 26 in Rice Auditorium. Photo by Chad Phillips
NOV. 20
NOV. 21
One-Act Plays
7:30 p.m. | Darby-Hope Theatre
In addition to the two days of jazz music, five music and theater students will
be performing one-act plays Nov. 20-21
at 7:30 p.m. both nights in Darby-Hope
Theater in Parmenter Hall.
The concert will feature the Baker University Percussion Ensemble with Frank
Perez conducting.
Journeys in Song will feature music
by Dmitri Shostakovich, Kevin Walczyk,
Alfred Reed, Steve Grimo and Morten
Lauridsen.
Im proud of our band students,
Perez said. They have worked very hard
preparing this concert. I hope the community is able to come out and enjoy an
evening of fun and diverse music.
NOV. 24
Baker Percussion
Ensemble Concert
7:30 p.m. | McKibbin Recital Hall
The Baker University Percussion Ensembles fall concert will feature music
specially written for percussion ensembles, and the group will perform music
intended for other instruments.
The concert will include Perez guestconducting one of the pieces. The
ensemble recently toured Northeast
Kansas, visiting high schools and middle
schools in hope of recruiting of new
music students.
NOV. 19
Orchestra Concert
7:30 p.m. | Rice Auditorium
DEC. 7
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Parting Shot
President Lynne Murray commenced her inaugural week on Oct. 27 by greeting students in the Long Student Center, where she served free coffee and breakfast to
students, faculty and staff. The week began with a concert from world-renowned musician Kevin Mahogany on Oct. 26, followed by the breakfast at the Daily Grind,
called Good Morning, Baker. On Oct. 28, Professor of Biology Darcy Russell gave the Kopke Lecture, but following her speech, news of the death of sophomore
Sione Maumau hit the campus. The official inauguration ceremony for Bakers 29th president was canceled following Maumaus death. Photo by Khadijah Lane