The 1979-1980 volume of The Echo, Taylor University’s newspaper.
This academic year is made of two volumes of The Echo.
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The Echo: May 9, 1980
Taylor University
Presidential Search committee Activated – Dr. Rediger Shares – Is Your God Too Small? – New Professors Added to Roster – Cotner To Leave Position – McWatters Recaps SGO Activities – Haines Naimed Director of Student Programs – Introducing Media – Fall Positions Selected – Student Court – Martin Hands Over Gavel to New Chief Justice – Wheels Are Turning for Youth Conference 1981 – Letters to the Editor – ‘Tis the Season To Be Nervous – The Banqueting Story – Eat, Drink and Be… -- Seniors Conquer Foes for Third Taylathon Victory – Voice of the Voice – Don’t Just Smile and Nod – Rejected Record Frolic – Community Outreach – Exciting Plans Ahead – My Friend? – The House on the Hill – The Behrund College Guide For Passing Final Exams – Editor’s Lament – Weight-Training Contest – Runner’s Story – Trojanes Blitz Opponents at State – First East Captures 3rd Straight Intramural Title – Track Team Captures HBCC Second Place – Senior Runner Reminisces – Taylor Baseball Has Ups and downs
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The Echo: May 2, 1980
Taylor University
Professorial Positions Vacated – On Religious Repression – Ex-Soviet Journalist To Speak Monday – Jenkinson Elected to NAIA Post – Publick Occurrences – Blind Trumpet Player To Give Local Concert – Dr. Rediger Shares – Inflation Fighting For The Christian – Enduring Filth and Hunger For The Sake Of Liberty – Let Me Out of Here! – Taylathon Rolls To A Start Today – Another Look at Choice Reveals Hidden Luxury – Math Club Installs Officers – Annual Poetry Contest – Math Lab To Take Over – Cotner Reviews Hellman’s Children’s Hour – Oratorio Concert Sunday – Keith Green: A Non-Profit Prophet – We’ve Only Just Begun – Eat, Drink, and Be… -- Baseball Drops Four Games
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The Echo: April 25, 1980
Taylor University
President’s Advisory Council Assumes Active Role – Liberal Arts Education Said To Be More Practical – Publick Occurrences – Dr. Rediger Shares – Taylor’s Thought Posture – Skip-A-Meal: The Old Ho-Hum? – Dove, Hawk or Canadian? – T.U.B.S. Explained – Senior Panic – Community Outreach – Special People in a Special Place – CBC Sponsors Guest Speaker – Nelson, Beachler Succeed McWatters, Krall – Albright and Avery Sin SUB Elections – Class Officers – Student Court – SGO Senators – Graduates Helped To Remember the Good ‘ol Day$ -- A Student’s Perspective of Tour – Eat, Drink, and Be… -- Voice of the Voice – You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby – Jazz Concert April 19 – 1980 Golf Team – Trackmen Keep Running – Taylor Baseball – Baseball Statistics
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The Echo: April 18, 1980
Taylor University
Milton Expert To Speak Next Week – Women Are Afraid To Speak Out! – Publick Occurrences – Hellman’s Drama Comes to Taylor – Dr. Rediger Shares – Taylor’s Thought Posture – Hostage Release Failure Frustrates America – Speak Now, Or Forever Hold Your Peace – Attendance Policy Debated – CHILDREN’S HOUR Breaks Barriers – Math Department Hosts Field Day – SUB Presidential Candidates – Voice of the Voice – Radio 65 Sticks with the Program – Students Flunk 1928 Exam – Are you A Preppie? – Herr Gives Voice Recital – Miller Piano Recital April 24 – Eat, Drink, and Be… -- A Historical Discovery – Track Profile – Trojanes Look Strong in 1980 – Track Men Shoot for 14th Conference Championship – Baseball Successful Over Break – Baseball Season Statistics Through April 12, 1980 – Indiana Defeats Japan – Softball Faces Tough Year
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The Echo: April 11, 1980
Taylor University
Wheeler Stadium Underway – Business Department Head Appointed – Hunt Gives Voice Recital – Fun in Florida, but… They’re Fading Fast – Role of Women To Be Explored – April With S.U.B. – MorningStar “Homecoming” Concert – Eat, Drink, and Be…
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The Echo: March 28, 1980
Taylor University
Spring Break Issue!
Student Union Renovation Plans Underway – Presidential Hopeful – Anderson’s Views on Major Issues – Dr. Rediger Shares – Another Goal Is Excellence – Publick Occurrences – Off-Campus Housing Process Begins Soon – Speak Now, Or Forever Hold Your Peace – Standards for Community Life – Community Outreach – Caring Makes the Difference – We’ll Take You There – On A Speedy Solution to the Conflict in Asia – War Poll Results – Music Director Asks for Assistance – The Draft: Viewed by a Female – AuSable – A North Woods Learning Experience – Letters to the Editor – The Christian Lifestyle – When in Doubt…Complain – Draft Articles Spark Response – Is Chapel Important? – SGO Monetary Policy – Job Guide Editor Gives Summer Job Hunting Tips – Stewardship and Decisions: A Joint Accord – Coalition’s Washington ‘Studies’ Program Varied – Eat, Drink and Be… -- Summer Employment Directory Is “Want Ads” – Is There Life After Graduation? – Tanning Salon Catching On, but also Kindling Concerns – Walls – A Modern Tragedy – The Hope – Dr. Mime – Why Am I So Misunderstood? – Nordquist Recital – Symphonic Band Concert – Chorale-Brass To Tour Midwest – TU Music Department To Sponsor Choral Clinic – Ensemble Auditions Scheduled – Taylor Track in Action!
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The Echo: March 21, 1980
Taylor University
1980 Youth Conference Issue
Bill McKee Headlines 1980 YC – Co-Chairmen Issue Challenge – Wheeler Stadium Groundbreaking Tuesday – YC Schedule – Emmy-Award Winning Jim Gibson in Concert Tonight – Business or God: New Club Formed – Bishop Taylor Provides ‘Rich Heritage’ – Cafeteria Evaluations Explained – Draft Issue Poses Big Decision – The Draft: A Spiritual Issu – The Responsible Christian – The Christian: Draft and War – Compromise or Christ: A View of War – To Kill or Not To Kill – Letters to the Editor – Lost Gospel Team Receives Vision To Form YC – What Good Are Men? – Community Outreach – ‘Will You Be My Big Brother? – Clep Examinations – Eat, Drink, and Be… -- Doty Presents Faculty Recital – Voice of the Voice – Zinn-Black Recital Sunday – What Faces Do You Hide Behind? – It’s Up to You – Baseball Preview – Slam Dunk Winner
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The Echo: March 14, 1980
Taylor University
Details of Dominican Project Nearing Completion – Publick Occurrences – Taylor Represented at National Convention – Dr. Rediger Shares – Spirit-Filled Living – Spring Elections Near – Regan vs Bush – Dominican Committee Offers Apology – Community Outreach – Share Yourself With Someone – Letters to the Editor – Loan Refund Rescheduled – Trojanes Offers Thanks – SGO Sponsors Miss Indiana Candidate – Nostalgia Nite ’80: Long live Rock and Roll! – Peculiar Problem Exposed – Taylor Dating – Williamson Gives Voice Recital – Adventurous Expeditions – Correction – Voice of the Voice – Broadcast Schedule Announced – Eat, Drink, and Be… -- Through Their Unbelief – Rape Workshop – High Hopes for Hoopathon – Intramural Basketball – Soccer Club
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The Echo: March 7, 1980
Taylor University
Attendance Policy: Last Nail in the Coffin? – Publick Occurrences – Dr. Rediger Shares – Tender-Hearted: Tough-Minded – Domincan Budget Suffers – Let’s Support the President – Letters to the Editor – Iranian Issue Continues – Computer Majors Voice Response – Where’s the Computer? – Draft Discussed – Fond Memories of 50’s Fever – A Run for the Money – Spiritual Life Concerns – The Ultimate Copy – Indianapolis “500” Mini-Marathon – Voice of the Voice – Disc Jockeys Make the Grade – Name That Celebrity – Community Outreach – It is in Giving – A look at the Finer Things in Life – Brass Concert Tonight – Will We Get Caught Naked? – They Dared To Share – Blizzard – Doles Gives Senior Recital – What’s That You’re Singing? – Honors College To Be Held at Trinity – Pennies – Eat, Drink and Be… -- Soccer Club Travels to Tourney
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The Echo: February 29, 1980
Taylor University
Students Receive National Honor – Publick Occurrences – Chapel Speakers – SGO Prepares 1980 Budget – Dr. Rediger Shares – Goal for the Eighties – Do We Need a Draft? – Quayle Announces Candidacy for Senate – Du Date Reminder – Speak Now, Or Forever Hold Your Peace – Iran: Challenge to an Illusion – Lighthouse ’80: An Affirming Experience – Lighthouse Opens Eyes – Joy Bible Camp Becomes Home for Lighthouse – Stunce Williams: The Link – Rapson Impressive as Hamlet – Auditions Set – Voice of the Voice – Commercialism – Festival of the Arts Schedule – Letters to the Editor – A Time To Love – Eat, Drink and Be… -- Hubcaps Held Hostage – Trojans End Season by Defeating Earlham – Grapplers Capture HBCC
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The Echo: February 22, 1980
Taylor University
Iran Responds to Protest Letter – Publick Occurrences – Chapel Speakers – Administrative-Student Forum – Dr. Rediger Shares – Let the Peace of God Rule – The Olympic Boycott: How Effective Will It Be? – The Just Shall Live by Faith – Speak Now, or Forever Hold Your Peace -- Randall Kennedy – Literary Contest Results – Voice of the Voice – Pipmunk Fever! – So Small Am I – Polar Bear Jogging – Eat, Drink and Be… -- Community Outreach – TWO revitalizes – Festival of the Arts – Trojans Defeat Bluffton and Findlay – Distance Runners Compete Well at Nationals – Taylor Places Ninth in Wheaton Invitational – Selective Service Plants Time Bomb Under Nation’s Schools – Law School Admission Delayed
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The Echo: February 15, 1980
Taylor University
Tuition Upped To Maintain Excellence – Faculty Passed Mass Communications Major – Public Occurrences – A Challenge for the Eighties – It Is Sadr’s Turn – Dr. Rediger Shares – The Power of Hope – Letters to the Editor – Taylor Goal for Renewal – Black Identity: A Christian’s View – The Students Share… -- Schedule – Meet the Speakers… -- Communication: An Essential Tool – Taylor Travels – Students Experience Land of Shakespeare -- ¡Viva Espana! – Urbana ’79 Challenges Thousands – Plan Ahead for Survival Trips with SUB – Phil Keaggy Band Presents Concert – Krick Brothers To Perform Wednesday – Eat, Drink and Be… -- Voice of the Voice – Happy Birthday WTUC – SGO Book Sale Is Successful – We’ll Take You There – DeGarmo and Key Band Reviewed – If I Were President – Billy Graham Takes on Intellectual Oxford – “Hamlet” Is “To Be” Next Week – Youth Conference – Are You Ready? – Trojan Basketball Ups Win Record by Two – No Boycott on These Olympics – Wrestling Team Pins Franklin – TUAD’s and Towels: Right or Responsibility
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The Echo: February 8, 1980
Taylor University
Spiritual Emphasis Begins – Public Occurrences – Voice of the Voice – Gotta Serve Somebody – Dr. Rediger Shares – A New Wind Is Blowing Over the World – In the Course of Human Events – Nostalgia Nite – Long Live Rock and Roll – Eat, Drink and Be… -- Wife-Wanted Ad: A Hoax? – Rotary Club Scholarship Information Announced – The Diminishing Semester – Love – The Center for Student Development Opens in New Headquarters – Taylor Goes to Mississippi To Work – The Force of God Was With Us – Here’s What They Say… -- SGO To Aid Dominica – WTUC Announces 1979 Music Poll Results – Be a Discipler – Trojans Defeat Wilmington and Indiana Central
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The Echo: January 25, 1980
Taylor University
Students Role Play as College Officials – Battling for Christian Colleges’ Freedom – Nostalgia Nite is Coming! – Sharing – After Urbana, What? – ASP Alumni Dispensing “Salt” in Government – A Letter to Taylor – Summer Jobs in Europe – Opryland Audition Team to Visit Bloomington – Notes from the Underground: The Casa Patricia Connection – Ease on Down the Road – Positively 4th Street – They Cry But No-on Hears – The C.P.C. Predictions for the 80’s – Humanity and Nature Are One – Schaeffer Film Series – Campus Paperback Bestsellers – New & Recommended – Shaw’s CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA at CTS – Summer Travel Books Offer Fund of Possibilities – Epitaph – Violinist Zukofsky Joins Philharmonic – Trojans Face Hard Times – Coffey: Late Season Plus – Trojanes Back in Action
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The Echo: December 14, 1979
Taylor University
The Challenge for Tomorrow – The Kind Is Dead, Long Live the Kings – Taylor’s Phone System – Letters to the Editor – Sharing – Christmas-Emmanuel – Is Our Body Fit? – Notes from the Underground: The Casa Patricia Connection – Paper Chase – Worship Only One God – Integration – The Search for Knowledge – No Man Is An Island – Philharmonic Chorus Seeks Soloists and New Members – Community Chorus to Present Cantata – Auditions for MACBETH – The Innkeeper’s Tale: A Prophecy – Taylor University Financial Aid Money Talk… -- The Middle Income Squeeze – Eligibility for Financial Aid – How to Apply for Aid – The High Cost Myth – How Financial Aid Is Equitably Awarded – Financial Aid Programs At Taylor University – Some Q’s and A’s of Financial Aid – The Ayatollah Dartboard – The Joke’s on Us – Quotes for Our Time – Save the Children – Kendall Charges PSI Cover-Up – Divinity Program – Employment Directory – SGO Soccer Survey Results Are In – Trojans Suffer Conference Setbacks – Trojanes Defeated, But Come Out on Top – Men’s Sports Editor Needed
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The Echo: December 7, 1979
Taylor University
Jenkinson Appointed NAIA Chairman – Chapel Speakers – Stadium Construction to Begin – Baptista Expresses Appreciation – Sharing: My Faith—His Faithfulness – Obituary – Summer of Service – SGO Spotlight – Spiritual Life Committee – Notes from the Underground: The C.P.C. – Paper Chase – It’s a Sin, But No Crime – the Road Goes on Forever – Waiting: A Pilgrim’s Progress – Annual Candlelight Service – Pianist Ursala Oppens to Appear with Fort Wayne Philharmonic – An Evening of Light Christmas Music – SUB’s Christmas Dinner – Yes, You Can Work at the Radio Station – The True Meaning of Christmas – Campus Paperback Bestsellers – New & Recommended – Hoosier Hysteria Hits Taylor – Washington Watch – Thinking for Business – Off-Campus Senate Standings Clarified – A Free Trip to the Olympics – National College Entrance Test for People’s Republic of China – The Joke’s on Us – Washington Watch – Who Runs Congress? – Internship Grants – Cambodian Relief Program – Patterson Off to Strong Start – Trojanes Hustle in B-ball
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The Echo: November 30,1979
Taylor University
Rediger Expounds on Administrative Changes – T.U. Welcomes Josh MacDowel – Chapel Speakers – SUB Sponsors Get Psyched Weekend – Taylor Professor Will Spend Interterm 190 in Washington – SGO Explains Fund – You’ll Want To See “Free To Be…” – Maintenance Request – The Casa Patricia Connection – Back on the Road – A Case For Christian Humanism – Sharing-Holistic Healing – SGO Spotlight – SGO Senate Elections Finalized – Youth Conference – It All Started… -- Spectacular Christmas Banquet Slated for Dec. 14 – Free University To Sponsor Bayh and Quayle – Taylor Chorale Performs With Indianapolis Symphony – WTUC: Imperials’ Russ Taff Talks – A “Long Haul” for Ladies’ Basketball
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The Echo: November 16, 1979
Taylor University
What’s Happening in China Today? – Where’s WHO’S NEW ’79 – Soccer Survey Sunday – Chapel Speakers – Women’s Concerns Survey Results – Where Have the Tickets Gone? – Sharing Paul’s Fourth Priority – 1979 Chorale Records Are In! – Dave Brubeck to Perform with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic – Literary Contest Open – The Casa Patricia Connection – Hit the Road – Obedience and Motivation – Notes from the Underground: -- Plain Rap – In Search of T.U.—topia – Paper Chase – The Dollar or The Cross – What’s Happening at Other Schools – Why a Christian College? – An Academic Bill of Rights – Sorting Out Religious Obligation – Despite Losses, Trojans Show Potential – Taylor Cross Country Leaves for Nationals – Taylor in Regional Volleyball Tourney – MAIAW Regional Volleyball Tournament Division III Pool Play Schedule – Field Hockey Looked Good in Regionals
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The Echo: November 9,1979
Taylor University
Salter to Speak on Lewis – Purple and Gold Scrimmage – Chapel Speakers – Senate Elections Close In – Women’s Concerns at Taylor – It Is a Time for Healing – Sharing—Paul’s Third Priority – SGO Spotlight – Organizations Committee – The Road Not Taken – Vulnerability vs. Charity: Which Way to the Hospital? – Holy Obligation—Part III – Taylor’s Winning Weekend – The Imperials Keeping Up with the Times – Album Review – Matthew Ward Gone Solo – TU Band & Jazz Tuesday – First Time Ever – Taylor Runners Capture “Magic Three” – Soccer: The Game of America’s Future – Taylor Subdues Earlham – Field Hockey #1 in State! – Soccer in America – Volleyball Tea in State Tourney
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The Echo: November 2, 1979
Taylor University
Senior Interviews – First Morris Coffeehouse – TUBS Schedule – Huber Secures Swallow Transmitter – SUB Farmer Brown Barn Party – Chapel Speakers – CLEP at Taylor University – Soccer Team in the Works – SGO Spotlight – Food Services Committee – Students Challenge for Explanation of Baptista Resignation – Letters to the Editor – Korea’s Government: Political Disaster or Blessing? – The Frugal Future – Sharing—Paul’s Second Priority – Stonehill: Playing God’s Music – Pat Terry Group Monday – Record Review – Iceberg Fantastic – Iceberg Coming November 17 – Imperials Return to Taylor – Off the Wall – Chapel: Service or Performance? – The Long and Winding Road – L’Echo C’est Moi! – Trojane Field Hockey on to State! – Women’s Concerns – Israel Extends Aid to Cambodian Refugees – Intramurals—A Needed Change – Hill House Captures Intramural Football – Gridmen Lose Number 7 – Taylor Runners Win Districts – Volleyball Team Shown No Mercy – Trojanes on Home Stretch
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The Echo: October 26,1979
Taylor University
Lacour to Speak for Evangelism Emphasis Weekend – Indiana History Conference – Morris Masquerade – SUB Presents—A Full Week – The Number Syndrome – Chapel Speakers – Perhaps… -- Sharing—Paul’s Priorities – Pressure a Necessary Ingredient – Letter to the Editor – They’re Celebrating Their 450th – Organist James to Perform – Notes from the Underground: The Casa Patricia Connection – Wings – Giving and Taking; The Lost Christian Part II – On the Road – Living and Thinking: A Circumlocution – A Joint Effort – Attendance: A New Deal – Paper Chase – On the Value of Student Input – TRUTH to Perform Concert in Marion – Words to Live By – Organ and Brass Recital – Purdue Over Taylor Field Hockey – Bleak Days for Volleyball – Intramurals Leave Some Problems – Trojans Drop Homecoming Game – Runners 1979 State Champs
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The Echo: October 19,1979
Taylor University
Chapel Speakers – An Evening of Joyful Noise – Huntington Students Raise Money to Build Auditorium – Homecoming Coffeehouse – SGO Spotlight – Free University – SUB Goes Up in Smoke! – Homecoming Schedule – Political Commentary – Summer: An Administrative Tool – Sharing: Caution and Reassurance – Letters to the Editor – The Amos-n-Randy Tour Comes to Taylor – Nikon/Nutshell Photo Contest – Record Review – Heard of Mark? – University Theatre to Present THE ODD COUPLE – Campus Paperback Bestsellers – Words to Live By – Diary of Despair – Notes from the Underground: The Casa Patricia Connection – Plain Rap – Forgiveness You Can’t Forget – On the Road – Fighting the Long Defeat – Existence vs. Obligation; the Lost Christian – Paper Chase – The Christian and The Pursuit of Love – Homecoming Is Here! – The Possible Crash of 1980 and How to Make the Most of It – WTUC – Jaggers Expands Role of Student Affairs – Rediscovering a Family Heritage – I.C.C. at Work – Sonnenberg Family – Upland Passes Bicycle Ordinance – Runners Put It Together Before Little State – Trojan’s HBCC Tennis Champs Again! – Wilmington Crushes Taylor, 50-0! – Trojanes End Tennis Season Third in State – Hockey Team Holds Own – Volleyball Scoreboard
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The Echo: October 12, 1979
Taylor University
Jarman Resigns as Wrestling Coach – Internship Competition Opens – Muriel White to Speak – College English Teachers Meet – Sharing: Set Your Sights – 1979 Homecoming Theme – SGO Spotlight – Student-Senate Committees – Chapel Speakers – Canadian Brass to Perform Homecoming Concert – Girard Very Listenable – Stonehill in Concert – Notes from the Underground: The Casa Patricia Connection – Paper Chase – Standards Are More Than Rules – Plain Rap – And They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Rules… -- On the Road – A Man Needs a Maid – Off the Wall – Diving Into Shallow Waters – Volleyball in Building Year – Field Hockey Busy – Cross Country Team Runs Impressively – Trojans Lose to Blufton, 17-0 – Trojan Netters on to Nationals! – Conference Tennis Meet Here
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The Echo: October 5, 1979
Taylor University
What’s News – That Weekend Is Coming! – Next Week’s Chapel Speakers – Union Modification Planned – Political Commentary – Will Soviets Dictate U.S. Foreign Policy? – Dorms Overcrowded Nationally – Get Your Career in Gear – Sharing: Passing It On – Weekend Activities – Editorial – Faith Like an Atomic Bomb – Plain Rap – Frailty and Faith – Musical to Be Presented Wednesday – Cast Chosen for THE ODD COUPLE – Who Is The Daniel Amos Band? – Fredrickson Emphasizes Growth – A Message to Jimmy – A Sister’s View – Know Your Student Government – Taylor to Sponsor Full-Time Music Group – Symphony’s 50th Anniversary – B.J. Thomas in Marion – Winterholter Optimistic about Future at Taylor – Trojan Netters Roll into District Tournament – Glass Leads Runners – Trojans Drop Third in a Row to Defiance – Harriers: Full Speed Ahead – Glass Leads Runners – Hockey Talk – Trojane Tennis
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The Echo: September 28, 1979
Taylor University
What’s News – ASP: Integrating Faith and Learning – Buildings and Grounds Asks for Student Help – SUB Presents Quality – Just a Myth – More Lewis to Come – Homecoming Plans – Chapel Speakers – Sharing: Our Access to Salvation – Editorial – Living, a Paradox of Behavior – Political Commentary – Are We Doing It Again? – Driftwood Comes to Taylor – Puppetry Workshop – C.S. Lewis Visits Taylor – Solo Auditions Set by Philharmonic – BMI Sponsors Annual Company Competition – Jimmy Wheeler: A Remembrance – The Lighter Side of Jimmy – Milo Rediger: From the Citrus Orchard to the College Campus – Conference on Autistic Children to Meet – After Slow Start – Harriers Showing Potential – Trojans Suffer Home Opener Loss – Trojan Tennis Team Off to Strong Start – Women’s Fall Sports Outlook – Sports Editor Extends Challenge – Women’s Tennis