On this week’s episode of The Word, we talk with campus staff about the largest freshman class the school has seen in years, get an interview with Coach Kock regarding information about the weight room, and we will find out what resources students take advantage of to not fall behind.
The Word with Taylor Nicholson – Sept. 29, 2023
Story by Taylor Nicholson, Kyle Newman, Cooper Crockett, Sydrionna Rolls, Destiny Martinez, Jacob Slobodzian, and Meg Qualls
About the Contributors
![Taylor Nicholson](https://thebakerorange.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_6933-316x475.jpg)
Taylor Nicholson, Videographer
Taylor is a senior from Blue Springs, Mo. Taylor is a Resident Assistant in Irwin Hall and is also involved in Student Senate, Emerging Leader’s Summit and Baker Serves. In her free time, you can find Taylor listening to music, editing a video, dreaming of traveling the world and petting every dog she sees on campus.
![Kyle Newman](https://thebakerorange.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/14A0E39A-4E2C-49CB-AAB7-81EAE4CE96D9-400x600.jpeg)
Kyle Newman, Video Producer
Kyle Newman is a Senior Mass Media Major with a studio art minor. He is the team captain for the Rainbow Six Siege team within the Baker Esports program. He is also the President of the Hammocking club. In his free time, Kyle can be found 3D printing, camping, recording short films and hanging out with friends.
![Cooper Crockett](https://thebakerorange.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FFAD77C0-6975-4DC4-BD33-EEB6CD97FD9A-404x475.jpeg)
Cooper Crockett, Videographer
Cooper Crockett is a junior from Olathe, Kan. He is involved in theater and choir at Baker. He is majoring in computer science and is pursuing minors in mathematics and data analytics. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with friends, karate and photography.
![Sydrionna Rolls](https://thebakerorange.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Image-476x600.jpeg)
Sydrionna Rolls, Staff Writer
Sydrionna is a Junior at Baker University. Sydrionna is Studying Mass Media with an emphasis on multimedia. She is a licensed nail technician and entrepreneur. In her free time, she likes to write poetry, read, and create clothes.
![Jacob Slobodzian](https://thebakerorange.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Image-3-e1697661151611-450x600.jpeg)
Jacob Slobodzian, Graphic Designer
Jacob Slobodzian is a mass media major. At Baker University Jacob is involved with eSports, Drumline, Jazzband, BUGS and History Club. In his spare time, Jacob enjoys writing short scripts and being a 'Jesus look-a-like'.
![Meg Qualls](https://thebakerorange.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC_7837-327x475.jpg)
Meg Qualls, Videographer
Meg is a sophmore mass media major from Lenexa, kansas. Meg is the historian for baker sigma chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha soroity. Sophmore representative in student senate, and in choir. In her free time, you can find her editing a video, singing, and being the favorite child in her family.