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Native garden located right outside of Lou Higgins Recreation Center.
Earth Week festivities held in partnership with Berea Sustainability Committee
Protesters gather outside the Student Center, chanting and booing as Rittenhouse’s supporters leave the building after his speech.
Kyle Rittenhouse speech at Kent State sparks student protest
Elanna Su (left) and Emma Liu (right) both took Chinese 101 at BW.
Chinese language classes return to campus thanks to student demand and petitions
The intermission of the St John’s Passion on Sunday performed by Motet Choir and BWV: Cleveland’s Bach Choir.
Bach Festival rounds out 92nd season with ‘Invention No. 3’
Photo rendering of the treehouse, consisting of one main platform and two seperate tree platforms accessible through bridges.
Treehouse project underway at Coe Lake
Elanna Su (left) and Emma Liu (right) both took Chinese 101 at BW.
Chinese language classes return to campus thanks to student demand and petitions
The intermission of the St John’s Passion on Sunday performed by Motet Choir and BWV: Cleveland’s Bach Choir.
Bach Festival rounds out 92nd season with ‘Invention No. 3’
Left to right: Casey Casimir and Jake Diller during rehearsals for Measure for Measure.
‘Measure for Measure’ explores shifts in power dynamics, gender roles
The Exponent is the winner of the Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best All-Around Student Newspaper this year.
The Exponent tops Society of Professional Journalists regional award, advancing to contests at national level
Haley Stalnaker is a board member on the Baldwin Wallace first-generation club. Stalnaker is a full time Baldwin Wallace student and is in Zeta Tau Alpha.
First-Generation Club promotes post-grad success for students
Ohio state representative candidate Chris Glassburn stands with his daughter at a fundraising event at Fat Little Buddies on March 14.
Alumnus Chris Glassburn wins Democratic primary for Ohio state representative
Morgan Knox, a BW alum whose job differs from her major
Some alumni reconsider field of study after ending up in unrelated job
Thomas Carter participates in a competition held in Oregon.
Globally ranked racquetball player attributes professional athletic journey to BW’s competitive environment
Allison Semmes as Josephine Baker sits atop a piano while the Company of Harmony gather around her.
BW alumnus Dan Hoy makes Broadway debut in musical ‘Harmony’
Bob Baxendale and Kathy Gordon
Alumnus proposes during Homecoming festivities
Photo rendering of the treehouse, consisting of one main platform and two seperate tree platforms accessible through bridges.
Treehouse project underway at Coe Lake
Berea Midpark High School will be impacted by the recent change.
Proposal passes to change number of divisions for high school sports
Reporters Notebook: Berea City Council
Reporter’s Notebook: Feb. 20 Berea City Council
Project Manager Chuck Fawcett discusses potential improvements to transportation safety on Front Street.
Final Berea community meeting held for transportation safety
Recreational marijuana faces challenges for availability after Issue 2
Incumbent Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael OMalley has held his position since 2017.
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Democratic bid resurfaces questions over Tamir Rice case
Left to right: U.S. Senate candidates, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Bernie Moreno and Ohio Senator Matt Dolan debate at Fox 8 Studios.
Republican U.S. Senate candidates speak against college campuses in primary debate
Tobias Yeung performing as Jade at BW’s Diva Night.
BW community and local drag queens react to spate of anti-drag efforts
From left to right: Emma Stamper, Elizabeth Gifford, Emily Shelton and Kylie Cianciolo. The students represented BW at the Greater Cleveland Partnership Sustainability Summit on Jan. 24.
Sustainability Summit participants share thoughts on University’s sustainability efforts
This is a display of the Regal landmark inside Great Northern Mall, which closed on Jan. 27. Some local enthusiasts are alarmed by the sudden decline of accessible movie theater locations.
Regal theater in North Olmsted the latest in rash of local, nationwide closures
Protesters gather outside the Student Center, chanting and booing as Rittenhouse’s supporters leave the building after his speech.
Kyle Rittenhouse speech at Kent State sparks student protest
TikTok is currently facing the potential for a heavy regulatory hurdle.
Tiktok ban moves to Senate after landslide House vote
Ohio state representative candidate Chris Glassburn stands with his daughter at a fundraising event at Fat Little Buddies on March 14.
Alumnus Chris Glassburn wins Democratic primary for Ohio state representative
Incumbent Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael OMalley has held his position since 2017.
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Democratic bid resurfaces questions over Tamir Rice case
Recreational marijuana faces challenges for availability after Issue 2
BFA Acting 2024 graduates, who will preimere their digital showcase Saturday in Kleists Mainstage Theatre for the BW and Berea community.
BFA acting seniors demonstrate skills in digital Senior showcase
The BW Beatles play their songs in the lobby of the Boesel Musical Arts Center.
BW Beatles perform ‘Abbey Road’ for 2024 run
The intermission of the St John’s Passion on Sunday performed by Motet Choir and BWV: Cleveland’s Bach Choir.
Bach Festival rounds out 92nd season with ‘Invention No. 3’
Left to right: Casey Casimir and Jake Diller during rehearsals for Measure for Measure.
‘Measure for Measure’ explores shifts in power dynamics, gender roles
Courtney Robinson, pictured with Beyoncés Cowboy Carter artwork on display at the Black Cultural Center.
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ sparks conversation over Black origins of country music
During the end of one of their last timeouts, the team huddled together to discuss strategy.
Women’s basektball pushes to third round of NCAA playoffs
Left to right: David Lamb and Anthony Dick at last years Masters Golf Tournament.
Sports management students head off to Masters Tournament
Left to right: Mallory Bible, Julia Stein, Angie Case, Natty Trunko competed in the 2024 USA Racquetball National Intercollegiate Championship.
Women’s racquetball team claims national titles at intercollegiate tournament
The BW Womens Volleyball team plays a match prior to the rule change.
Women’s Volleyball speaks on new ‘double contact’ rule
Thomas Carter participates in a competition held in Oregon.
Globally ranked racquetball player attributes professional athletic journey to BW’s competitive environment
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Informing the Berea and Baldwin Wallace University Communities Since 1913

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Ella York

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic

Ella York is a junior film studies major and convergent journalism and marketing double minor from Westlake, Ohio. She is the head film critic and the managing editor for the Arts & Culture. In her free time, she likes to write screenplays, read classic novels, and watch rom-coms.

All content by Ella York
A picture of Strosacker Hall.

[Photo] Some students, faculty say campus lacks enough sustainability initiatives

Sophia Rossero, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Regina, played by Reneé Rapp, stands between Gretchen, played by Bebe Wood and Karen, played by Avantika.

‘Mean Girls’ fails to live up to original film and Broadway musical

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
February 17, 2024
Left to right: Glen Powell, who plays Ben and Sydney Sweeney, who plays Bea, from the film “Anyone but You.”

‘Anyone But You’ brings rom-coms back to theaters in funny flick

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
January 26, 2024
The Exponents 2023 wrap-up

The Exponent’s 2023 wrap-up

Ella York, Emma Lambert, Kayla Muro, Konner Hines, Meredith McCord, Ryan Acevedo, Sage Mullins, and Simon Skoutas
January 3, 2024
Allison Semmes as Josephine Baker sits atop a piano while the Company of Harmony gather around her.

BW alumnus Dan Hoy makes Broadway debut in musical ‘Harmony’

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
December 26, 2023
Coriolanus Snow, played by Tom Blyth, and Rachel Zegler, played by Lucy Gray Baird in a scene from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ might top the charts for 2023

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
December 19, 2023

Can’t help falling in love with Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
November 24, 2023

‘The Marvels’ racks up another miss for Marvel, teases future of MCU

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
November 20, 2023

‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ delivers fun Halloween watch, horror falters

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
November 10, 2023

Review: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ stuns big screen with dark themes, succumbs to narrative confusion

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
October 21, 2023
Email sent to Baldwin Wallace Students in response to overdose by students.

Off-campus student overdoses spur drug-policy awareness

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
October 3, 2023

“Barbie” delivers a candy-coated comedy with just the right amount of heart

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
September 16, 2023
Heidi Harris was denied the tenure-track position and will lose the majority of her classes as a result.

Theatre and dance students upset after beloved professor rejected for tenure-track position

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
April 25, 2023

Scott Z. Burns and Dorothy Fortenberry talk “Extrapolations” at virtual college Q&A event

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
April 24, 2023
Ava Mastrone, Elliot Block, Casey Casimir, and Maddi OConnell rehearse a scene for The Importance of Being Earnest.

BW theatre department brings Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
April 18, 2023

As ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ movie hits theaters, ‘thrilled’ fans share thoughts on beloved role-playing game

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
April 7, 2023

Theater and Dance department to add new directing classes

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
March 28, 2023

55 former Yellow Jackets attend alumni luncheon in Arizona mountains

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
March 27, 2023
Scream VI features Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Mason Gooding in “Scream VI (from left to right)

‘Scream VI’ enters elite movie group as franchise releases sixth installment

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
March 21, 2023

What does ‘Quantumania’ mean for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
March 14, 2023

BW sports management program takes on America’s biggest game with Super Bowl LVII trip

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
March 9, 2023

BW Student Senate helps fight local student poverty with February supply drive

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
February 19, 2023
Stolen car slams into bus transporting BW students

Stolen car slams into bus transporting BW students

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
February 19, 2023

Idaho murders highlight importance of campus safety

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
February 9, 2023

Letitia Wright stuns as bona fide hero in Ryan Coogler’s ‘Black Panther’ 2

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
February 1, 2023
TikTok video star Elie Haoui films a video in front of Strosacker Hall on the campus of Baldwin Wallace University.

Popular TikTok personality stops by Baldwin Wallace

Ella York, Managing Editor and Head Film Critic
November 16, 2022
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