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In addition to the "Best College Newspaper" award, The Exponent has also received the First Place Award in the "Best College Newspaper" category at the annual contest hosted by the Society of Journalism-Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus Chapters.
The Exponent named ‘Best College Newspaper,’ ‘Best Deadline Reporting’ by Society of Professional Journalists-Ohio
The Exponent has received another first-place award at the national level recently.
The Exponent won first-place award again at the American Scholastic Press Association
Kierra Mykel (left) stands next to Courtney Robinson (right) at the Black Cultural Center.
Female students celebrate female faculty, grateful for their mentorship
Local Berea café, Café Ah-Roma, hosted U.S. House of Representatives candidate on April 13.
U.S. House candidate holds meet and greet at Café Ah-Roma
Bonds Hall is where President Bob Helmer's office is located.
Board of Trustees to compile list of proposed program cuts by September
In addition to the "Best College Newspaper" award, The Exponent has also received the First Place Award in the "Best College Newspaper" category at the annual contest hosted by the Society of Journalism-Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus Chapters.
The Exponent named ‘Best College Newspaper,’ ‘Best Deadline Reporting’ by Society of Professional Journalists-Ohio
The Exponent has received another first-place award at the national level recently.
The Exponent won first-place award again at the American Scholastic Press Association
Kierra Mykel (left) stands next to Courtney Robinson (right) at the Black Cultural Center.
Female students celebrate female faculty, grateful for their mentorship
Bonds Hall is where President Bob Helmer's office is located.
Board of Trustees to compile list of proposed program cuts by September
The BW Esports team at the Greater Lakes Esports Conference
BW Esports Several Time Champions
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
Local Berea café, Café Ah-Roma, hosted U.S. House of Representatives candidate on April 13.
U.S. House candidate holds meet and greet at Café Ah-Roma
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
Reporter's 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
Incumbent Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley 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
Local Berea café, Café Ah-Roma, hosted U.S. House of Representatives candidate on April 13.
U.S. House candidate holds meet and greet at Café Ah-Roma
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 O'Malley has held his position since 2017.
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Democratic bid resurfaces questions over Tamir Rice case
The poster for New Works Festival that is taking place today on Kleist's Mainstage.
New Works Festival features short plays to replace annual 10-minute Play Festival
BFA Acting 2024 graduates, who will preimere their digital showcase Saturday in Kleist's 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
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 year's Master's 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 Women's 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

The Exponent
Informing the Berea and Baldwin Wallace University Communities Since 1913

The Exponent
Alexis Watkins

Alexis Watkins, Executive Art Director

Alexis Watkins is a senior communication studies major from Mentor, Ohio. She has worked for The Exponent for four years and is currently serving as the Art Director. Their role in The Exponent has allowed them to explore their passion for design.  Alexis loves to read, write, listen to music, and spend time with her cat. 

 

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The Exponent Staff gathers to celebrate a year of hard work and community outreach with the "Best of Berea Awards"

Op-Ed: Why is the print edition of The Exponent important?

Alexis Watkins, Simon Skoutas, Hannah Wetmore, and Sunaina Kabadkar
January 24, 2024
Left to right: Student body president Matthew Perry stands next to student body vice president Maree Horne.

[Photo] 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
A banner created by Alexis Watkins to signify the Exponent's special coverage of the budget deficit

[Photo] Letter to the Editor: Emeritus professor of biology Michael Melampy

Michael Melampy, Letter Writer
December 6, 2023
Marting Hall, a building where the School of Arts and Humanities is located.

[Photo] BW to witness mergers among schools, departments in academic year 2024-25

Ryan Acevedo, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
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Faculty, staff and students say lack of communication amidst deficit

Simon Skoutas, Alexis Watkins, and Kayla Muro
November 21, 2023
Front Page of The Exponent's 4th edition depicting the headline "Deficit Prompts Program Cuts".

[Photo] Deficit prompts program cuts

Hannah Wetmore, Executive Editor, Web
November 6, 2023
Music theatre students from the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music will take their talents to New York for the program's annual senior showcase.

[Photo] Midwest premiere of contemporary opera to be performed this weekend at Kleist Center for Art & Drama

Caitlin Bowshier, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
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[Photo] University earns sustainability certifications as students stress importance of further action

Sophia Rossero, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Newly elected Student Body President Matthew Perry and Vice President Elizabeth Cole

[Photo] BW Inaugurates New Student Body President, VP

Hannah Wetmore, Staff Writer
February 27, 2022
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[Photo] BREAKING: University Plans to Ditch Mask Mandate Following Spring Break

Autumn Allan and Justin McMullen, Staff Writer and Managing Editor- Copy
February 25, 2022
President Joe Biden speaks on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

[Photo] President Biden Announces Great Lake Cleanup, Declares New Era for Middle Class Ohioans

Shahzeb Malik, Multimedia and Politics Editor
February 20, 2022
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[Photo] BW Alum “Enchants” at First Orchestra Concert of the Semester

Nicki Hodgkiss, Executive Editor
January 30, 2022
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[Photo] “La Casa de Bernarda Alba” Opera Postponed Until Summer

Ursula Saadeh, Staff Writer
January 30, 2022
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[Photo] Fall Fashion Trends

Isabella Doyle, Staff Writer
November 5, 2021
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[Photo] BW Holds Candlelight Vigil for Ben Caskey

Julia Martinez & Alexis Watkins, Staff Photographer & Senior Social Editor and Photography Director
November 5, 2021
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[Photo] New Shows Hit the BW Stage

Ursula Saadeh, Staff Writer
October 4, 2021
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[Photo] Center for Inclusion hosts Multicultural Meet and Greet

Sunaina Kabadkar, Executive Business Coordinator
October 1, 2021
Suitcases spread out in front of Strosacker Hall

[Photo] Active Minds Hosts Suicide Awareness Event

Dina Dakdouk, Staff Writer
October 1, 2021

Emerging Leaders Retreat 2020 Proves Successful

Alexis Watkins, Executive Art Director
December 8, 2020

How to Utilize Campus Safety and Security

Alexis Watkins, Executive Art Director
October 17, 2020
Covid and the Conservatory: One of BW's most affected schools

Covid and the Conservatory: One of BW’s most affected schools

Alexis Watkins, Executive Art Director
October 17, 2020

Quarantining on Campus

Alexis Watkins, Executive Art Director
October 2, 2020
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