The 1968-1969 volume of The Echo, Taylor University’s newspaper.
The first issue is properly labeled as volume 50, all subsequent issues are mislabeled XLX.
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The Echo: May 23, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 31
Special Graduation Edition
Baccalaureate To Feature Dr. Ockenga As Speaker – Ilium Presents Awards At Annual Banquet – Rediger Speaks At Greenville – Chemistry Prof. Is NSF Participant – Avant-Garde Duo To Present Christian Rock Concert Tonight – Dean Announces Hiring Of Two New Professors – Griffin Announces Two Staff Changes – Exam Schedule – Write Wrong – Coed Reflects On Taylor Year – Seniors… (continued) – Writer Says Senator Is ‘Power Hungry’ – Prof. Challenges Anti-Draft Views – Prof. Challenges Anti-Draft Views – Writer Claims Economic Error – Heath Defends Court Actions – Taylor Slates First Karate Tourney – Dr. Carruth Receives Honor As Professor Of The Year – page IV – Golfers Finish Fifth – Trojan Trackmen Capture HCC Conference Title – The Echo Editorial Page – The ABM… A Big Mistake – Of Hawks and Doves – Graduates Reveal Future Plans
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The Echo: May 16, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 30
Hockett To Assume 1969-70 First Semester ECHO Editorship – Orchestra To Present Baroque Program – Appointments Made To WTUC Radio Staff – Chapel Notes – Six Members To Join Taylor Teaching Staff – Title changes Finalized In Administrative Offices – Attention – The Echo Editorial Page – Answering A Need – A Needed Voice – The Forum – President Replies To Letter Writer – Writer Questions Sunday Ruling – Those Were The Days Taylor History Reiterated – Cellist To Appear In Senior Recital – Trojan Players Hold Annual Spring Banquet – Hut Sponsors Joan Goddard – Recital To Be Given By Prep Students – Trojan Baseballers Clinch HCC; Begin NAIA Tourney Saturday – Women’s Tennis Team Wins; Lacrosse Looks For Victory
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The Echo: May 9, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 29
Week’s Chapel Services Honor Superior Students – Senior Musician’s Composition Wins – Chapel Schedule – Tour Itinerary Takes Band To Neighboring State – Annual Taylathon Activities To Determine ‘Class Of The Year’ – Music Faculty To Participate In Exchange Concert Recital – The Forum – The Echo Editorial Page – Who’s At Fault… Faculty Or SGO? – letter… Committee Member Speaks Out on Chapel – USNSA Official Charges Foul Play – Senator Questions SGO’s Validity – Motto On the Move Taylor Students Share Christ – Art Exhibition Displays High School Talent – Panel TO Discuss Chapel Programs – Attention National Defense Student Loan Recipients – Echo Office Hours Spring 1969 – Spring Calls – Faculty Pianist To Hold Recital – Spanish Movie To Be Presented – Readers To Give Carl Sandburg Story – page IV – Trojans Take Pair From IC; Travel To Franklin Saturday – Trackmen Fall to Vincennes In Little State Competition
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The Echo: May 2, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 28
Student Senate Elects Committee Chairmen – Chapel Schedule – Annual Class Taylathon Slated For May 10 – Services To Be At Campus Lake – Taylor band Will Present Final Concert Of The Season – Reading Workshop Set For Summer Session – The Echo Editorial Page – Speaking Out On Grades – The Forum – The Moral Issue Of War – Writer Questions War, Draft System – Teens Do It… YFC Philosophy Is ‘Share’ – Laughlin-Tobias To Combine In Friday Night Performance – Trojans Regain HCC Lead; Host Greyhounds Tomorrow – Pre-Marital Clinic Program TO Serve Taylor Couples – Notice – Thinclads Win Wheaton Triangular – Trackmen to Defend State Crown Saturday
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The Echo: April 25, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 27
Noted Author To Be Chapel Lecturer – The Forum – Taylor Alumnus To Assume Football Coaching Post – Taylor band Concert To Feature Charles Ohman – Student Publications Earn ICPA Awards – The Echo Editorial Page – The Need For Change – Experience Is Not An Excuse – Involvement Means Concern – Do We Agree? – Improve Yourself Reading Lab Serves All – Authenticity Requires Courage – Trojans Down Earlham Twice, Meet Anderson Tomorrow – HCC Baseball Standings – Van Ypren, Ladd Leaders In Baseball Statistical Race
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The Echo: April 18, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 26
Junior Class Holding Retreat at Camp Mack – The Forum – Morgan, Humble To Vie For SUB Presidency – Governor Honors Collegiate Publications During April 19-26 – Debaters Participate In Switchside Action – The Echo Editorial Page – The Pressure Is On – Is Chapel Relevant? – Is Experience An Excuse? – Letter Questions LaBagout’s Intent – The Right To Choose – Introductory Statements From Two Candidates Running For Student Union Board President And Vice President: -- Next Week’s Chapels Offer varied Fare – Wanted! Student Court Members – Trackmen Successful In Home Meets – Golfers to Face IC, Anderson – O’Brien, Ladd to Travel this Summer With Baseball Venture For Victory – Problems Forseen In Federal Aid – ‘Madwoman’: Social Satire Clothed In Comic Trappings – Sociology Department Backs Community Minded Projects – Intellectual Prowess – The sport of track has many components…
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The Echo: April 11, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 25
French Play To Highlight Fine Arts Festival Week – Committee Revises Parking Regulations – The Forum – Week-Long Festival To Bring Artists To Campus – County Fair To Sponsor Log Sawing Contest Saturday – Hut To Play Cupid – The Echo Editorial Page – In Search Of Independence – Where It Counts – Notice – Chapel Notes – Not Just Numbers–Each One A Man – letters to the editor… – Does Income Exceed Outgo? – Involvement Students Share Themselves – Trojan Thinclads Win Once On Southern Vacation Tour – Baseballers Return From South, Drop Twin-Bill – ‘Golf Trip A Success’ - Odle
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The Echo: March 21, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 24
Welcome To Youth Conference 1969
‘Freedom Now’-Youth Conference 1969 – Drama Opens Easter Season – German Consulate To Visit Campus – Friday Chapel Hosts Children’s Bible Fellowship Speaker – Taylor Coed Places Second In Speech Contest At DePauw – The Forum – The Echo Editorial Page – The Wider View – In Praise Of The Underground – trojan horse sense – Real Honesty – letters to the editor… Write & Wrong – Reaching Youth Taylor Teams Spread Challenge – Plans Finalized For Chorale Tour – Beelezebub’s Spell – A Mutual Endeavor – Taylor’s Motto Is ‘Effectively Christian:’ How Do YOU Measure Up? – Dicks Gains Championship – Rickner, Skinner to Travel On Venture For Victory – Prof. Patton Opens Art Competition – Sign of Spring – The 14 Points
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The Echo: March 14, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 23
Hanson, Habecker To Vie For SGO Presidency – Noted Soprano Appears In Concert At Taylor – Radio WTUC To Begin Broadcasts Next Tuesday – Tutor Service To Aid Community Relations – The Echo Editorial Page – An Election Challenge – On Comprehensives – ‘Hurrah For SGO’: An Analysis Analyzed – Taylor’s 14 Points – trojan horse sense – Notice – The Real St. Francis: A Devotion To Christ – Write & Wrong – In Search Of Involvement – Food Service Caters To Students – Trojanes Compete At Earlham Meet – Community Orchestra To Present Concert – Trojan Players Hold Initiation Ceremonies – Stoops Joins Taylor Development Office – Notice
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The Echo: March 7, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 22
Robert Davenport Appointed To Newly-Created Position – Audubon Wildlife Film Scheduled For Friday – NSA Past President To Speak For Scholastic Affairs Seminar – The Forum – The Echo Editorial Page – Hurrah For SGO! – The Meaning Of Grades And Dean’s List – trojan horse sense – Christian Responsibility – Write & Wrong – Seniors To Exhibit Works – Expansion Announced For Kiddie Kampus Program – page IV – 1969 Taylor University Golf Schedule – Trojan Golfers Ready for HCC – Final Basketball Statistics – Adoptive Parents Boys Develop Father Image – SUB Sponsors Colorado Trip During Spring Break Week – Where Does The Answer Lie? – Residence Hall Staffs Named By Office Of Student Affairs – Plans Finalized For Pass-Fail Enactment – Speech Assembly Hosts Renowned Professor As Guest Lecturer
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The Echo: February 28, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 21
Taylor Summer Session Expands To Include Tutorial Program – SUB Presenting Thubten Norbu As Third Lecturer In Series – The Forum – Forum Brings Noted Educator To Campus – NSA Will Fight CAB On Youth Fare Ruling – Debaters Return From Tournament – Hut To Present Talent Show – The Echo Editorial Page – The MARCH of Decision – Letter… – ‘Freedom Now’ Christ Is The Answer – Youth Conference and You – trojan horse sense – Look To Your Soul – The Past is Prologue… You Determine The Future – SGO In Action – page IV – 1969 Track Schedule – Trojan Grapplers Finish Second in HCC Tournament – Trackmen Compete At Ball State – Halls To Play In Taylor Bowl – Trojanes Annex Purdue Sportsmanship Award
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The Echo: February 21, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 20
‘To make you think…’ – Youth Fares Are Unjust Says Aeronautics Board – The Forum – New Folk To Appear – Taylor Is Concerned About Black Enrollment – Philosophy Forum Brings Lecturer To Campus – Hut To Present World Premiere – Ruling Change On Violations – The Echo Editorial Page – Relief From Strife – A Christian’s Conscience – Real Education – trojan horse sense – Plane Talk About Hijacking – Senate Calendar of the Day – letters to the editor… Write & Wrong – page IV – Trojan Baseball Team Begins Practice For HCC Competition – Basketball Unit Ends Season At Manchester, Earlham – TU Delegates Attend Model UN – IVMF Sponsors Chapel – In-Sound Brings In-Message – A Sign of Spring – Oklahoma! Is Coming…
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The Echo: February 14, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 19
Queen Liz Koppin Reigns Over 1969 Sweetheart Banquet – Gardiner To Speak For Spiritual Emphasis Week – The Forum – Indian Philosopher Joins Taylor’s Teaching Staff – Plans Are Finalized For Summer Session – SUB To Present Cold War Movie – The Echo Editorial Page – Actions Demand Action – The Draft Reconsidered – Seniors Lead Dean’s List – trojan horse sense – Gullible’s Travels… A Look At Economics – Coed Competes In Fashion World – Is Cupid Dead? – Political Scientists Attend Washington Seminar – Track Team Sets For Active Season – Grapplers Win; Look To HCC Meet – Trojans Fall to Hanover; Ready For Final HCC Contest – IM Program Continues – HCC Basketball Standings (AS of 2-12-69)
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The Echo: February 7, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 18
Gamma Delts Plan A Roman Holiday – ‘Students Do Count’ Is New Bookstore Policy – Designer To Speak – Biology Department Sets Sights Toward Au Sable Expansion – The New Folk Are Coming… Feb. 24 – Capstone Study: The Exceptional – The Echo Editorial Page – Tyranny Is Dead! – The Forum – Write & Wrong – The Road Less Traveled – trojan horse sense – WW Goes Coed Cyclers Carry Message South – 1968-69 Proposed S.U.B. Budget – SUB To Stage Talent Show At Hectors Hut – Advisory Council OK’s WTUC Constitution – Hector’s Hut Has First Birthday – Cagers Win In Two HCC; Face Franklin Saturday – HCC Basketball Standings – Trojans Down Ravens, Olivet; Prepare For Meet Saturday
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The Echo: January 24, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 17
Taylor Alumnus To Present Reade Memorial Lectures – The Forum – Cagers Divide Week’s Action; Meet Wheaton Five Saturday – ‘Chalk Garden’ On Bill For SUB Movie Series – Grapplers Drop Dual To Conference Foe – ‘in my opinion’ – Christianity- Society’s Child? – Restful Vacation? Professors Busy Over Interterm – No Right Turn – Lessons From A Music Major
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The Echo: January 17, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 16
Artist Series To Present The Gregg Smith Singers – The Forum – Chapel Notes – Ask The Forum – Dr. Gilger Speaking In Chapel Monday – Students Seek Lower Voting Age In Indiana – The Echo Editorial Page – Report On The Outside World – Snow and Ice of Winter-Wonderland Look Nice – Prof. Frankenstein’s Hated Purple Monsters – Back From Europe There’s No Place Like Home – Debaters Lose To Top School – Interterm Is Study – TU Cagers Win One - Lose One; Face Franklin Saturday Night – Grapplers Win HCC Dual; Face Earlham Wrestlers Wednesday – Conference Standings
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The Echo: January 10, 1969
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 15
Administrative Departments See Five Staff Changes Announced – The Forum – ‘Echo’ Receives High Honors In Judging – ‘B’ Team TO Report On Canadian Tour – Chapel Notes – Trojan Cagers Split Holiday Schedule, Play Olivet Tuesday – trojan horse sense – Michele White Now Traveling As Admissions Counselor For Taylor – Notice – Notice
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The Echo: December 13, 1968
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 14
Michael Betz To Become New ‘Echo’ Editor-in-Chief – New Course Studies Residence Hall Life – Debate Squad Wins Two – Plays Portray Man’s Struggle With Himself -- $150 Tuition Increase Is Announced For Next Year – Two Recitals Planned For This Weekend – The Echo Editorial Page – The Great Exam Debate – Write & Wrong – The Forum – A Place To Stand ‘Dear Jack’ – trojan horse sense – Half a World Away… Dreaming Of A Green Christmas – Creative Writers To Publish Works – Student Government (Senate) Audit – Speech Program Adds WTUC Radio – Speaking Out… Interterm Interests Students – Taylor Philosopher To Lecture Abroad – Curriculum Changes TO Improve Taylor’s Educational Program – ‘Twas The Night ‘Fore A Deadline – page IV – Grapplers Place Seven At IC Tourney – Cagers Travel to Anderson; Down Trinity; Fall to IC
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The Echo: December 6, 1968
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 13
Play Bill To Feature Theatre Of The Absurd – Novice Team To Debate At Butler – Equipment For Radio Station Arrives, Installation Begins – Oratorio To Present Sacred Choral Concert – Financial Aid – Research Physicist To Lecture In Series – Chapel Notes – The Echo Editorial Page – Room For One More??? – The Forum – trojan horse sense – Curtain Time… Contemporary Compacency – letters to the editor… Write & Wrong – Many Times and Places Christmas: Past, Present – SUB Christmas Banquet Takes “Toyland” Theme – Hanover, Earlham Favored in HCC – Grapplers Journey To IC For Tourney – Harriers Tenth Nationally – Netters Win First HCC Match, Host Greyhounds Tomorrow
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The Echo: November 22, 1968
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 12
AAES Delegates Arrive Today To Hold Regional Convention – Alumnus To Be Guest For Science Lecture – Folk Duo Will Perform At Hut – Senate Appropriates Radio Station Funds – Lecture Series To Feature South Vietnam Authority – Math Exhibit – The Echo Editorial Page – Telling It Like It Is – The Forum – trojan horse sense – Curtain Time… More Than Memorable – Off & On – Laundry Exchange – Black and White – Evasive Tactics? – Two Films In SUB’s Series Scheduled For Near Future – Seniors Ready Recitals For Sunday, Tuesday – Chorale And Band Entertain Educators – Theatre Of The Absurd In Rehearsal For Dec. 6 – Slave Sale – Down To The Depths… Divers Explore Sunken Ship – Committee To Offer Service Opportunities – Shakespeare’s Work Exhibited In Media Center – Isn’t Money Everything??? Search For Jobs Goes On – SUB Plans Chicago Trip For Interested Students – Readin’ and Writin’ and… Teaching Teaches Students – Young Ideas Youth Venture Thrives – pave IV – Hardwood Unit Wins First Three Contests – Trojans End Season At Anderson; Finish Fifth In HCC This Season – Final HCC Standings
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The Echo: November 15, 1968
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 11
Players Prepare To Stage Miller Play: “All My Sons” – Taylor Hosts AAES Midwest Conference – Popular Author Will Speak In Friday Chapel – Financial Aid – Symposium To Feature ‘Teacher Of The Year’ – Media Center Exhibits Math Teaching Tools – Senior Is Added To ‘Who’s Who’ – The Echo Editorial Page – Perspective On Priorities – Chapel Notes – Off & On – Community Theater Offers Enticing Season’s Billing – Around The Area… – trojan horse sense – Dear Jon… Evading Exposure – Down To Earth… Students Simulate Launch – Slave Sale – Geologist To Lecture In Science Series – Plans Maturing For Summer School ’69 – Transportation Offered To Cross-Country Nationals – page IV – IM Program Moves Ahead – Trojans To Meet Anderson In Last Contest Of Season – Harriers Gain Third Consecutive HCC Wi
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The Echo: November 8, 1968
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 10
Weekend Provides Varied Events For Taylor Parents – Fall Conference Will Highlight Missions – Chapel Changed – Lecture To Feature Religious Jazz Artist – Novice Debaters Capture Trophy – Chorale Album Now Released – The Echo Editorial Page – About Those Throngs… – That Second Glance – trojan horse sense – Projections… Young Lovers Live – A Place To Stand On The Battlefront – Electoin ’68 – SGO To Sponsor Seminar On Academic Freedom – Stan Ray To Perform In Senior Recital – letters to the editor... Write & Wrong – Accomplished Physicist Is Featured Lecturer – Twenty-Four Seniors Honored By Who’s Who – Taylor Reaches Out… Students ‘Get Involved’ – Time Marches On… Bells Toll For TU – TU Harriers Defend Little State Championship; Anticipate Nationals – page IV – Women’s Hockey Team Competes In Tournament – Trojans Face Albion On Gridiron Tomorrow
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The Echo: November 1, 1968
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 9
Ilium Awarded First Class Ranking – Professor Returns To Present Lecture – Chapel Notes – Jacques Loussier Trio To ‘Play Bach’ Wednesday – Student Affairs Committee OK’s Dress Regulations; Effective Today – Mexican Evangelist To Present Work – Debaters To Begin Tournament Action – The Echo Editorial Page – A Call For Change – Write & Wrong – trojan horse sense – Club Picture Schedule – Packages Present Problems – Carter To Serve As Lecturer – Notice To All Students – Overseas Packages TO Be Mailed Soon – TU Philosophers to Attend Annual Meet – Roles of Education listed by Conference – Officers Announced For Spanish Club – page IV – Racketmen Gain HCC Crown This Season – Basketball Schedule – Trojans Meet Hanover Tomorrow After HCC Loss to Manchester – Harriers Set For Big State
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The Echo: October 25, 1968
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 8
Marilyn Hay Reigns As 1968 Homecoming Queen – Hut To Hold Debate: Nixon vs. Humphrey – Cast Readies Staging Of Musical Comedy – Film Premiere To Be Highlight of Festivities – Student Body Elects New Representatives To Senate – TU Worship Service Concludes Homecoming – The Echo Editorial Page – About Academia – Bored? Who’s To Blame? – Write & Wrong – trojan horse sense – Gleason Featured In Lecture ON Observational Astronomy – TU Profs Attend IASS Convention – SUB To Show French Film – Czechoslovakian To Lecture Wednesday – ‘Hector’ To Be Here For This Weekend – HHH: Pro & Con – Communicating Taylor… Alums Offer Support – Here Comes The Band… Marching Musicians Entertain – Chapel Notes – Twenty Years Later… Homecoming Matures – Trojans Face Manchester Spartans In Homecoming – page IV – Hoosier College Conf. Statistics – Racketmen Blank Hanover – On Campus – TU Sports – I’ve Got Your Number – the jacques lousier trio -- World of Knowledge Series On South Vietnam Wednesday, December 4 – The Union Board – Help! – At B.S.U. – Local Flicks – Komet Hockey - Home
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The Echo: October 18, 1968
Taylor University
Volume 50, Number 7
Trustee-Faculty-Student Conference Convenes – Campus Set to Select This Year’s Homecoming Queen – Drama Seeks Answer To Question: ‘Why?’ – The Echo Editorial Page – In Praise Of Patriotism – Dear John… Afraid To Ask? – trojan horse sense – Write & Wrong – Summer’s last golden days are precious… Everyone finds excuses to be outside – Karate Demonstration To Kick Off New Club – Around The Area – Students Organize Club For Art Appreciation – Debate Squads Ready For Collegiate Action – Media Center Anticipates Creation of a TV Studio – Students to Go to Windy City – Notice – Angel In Ebony… Morris Influences TU – Long Arm Of The Law… Traffic Regulations Enforced – Schulert Will Lecture For Science Seminar – With a Flurry of Trumpets… Homecoming Begins – Senate Defeats Move To Change Constitution – Trojans Remain Undefeated, Meet Manchester in HCC Meet – page IV – Standings – Netmen Resume Winning Ways – Harriers Venture to Purdue Today – IM Program Gains Support