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The Echo: May 6, 1983
Taylor University
Taylor Professors To Study Under Top Scholars – They Are Coming This Fall………… -- Media Board Appoints Positions – South Hall: Men and Women? – Sophomores Sweep Taylathon – Graduation Approaching – Cicero Is Leaving – President’s Perspective – The World You Minister to Is Changing – Letters to the Editor – A “Wise Fool’s” Final Words – A Media Perspective – Bridging the Culture Gap – Campus Beat – SUMMER AND SMOKE: A Review – Profs Are People Too – Dale Jackson – Senior Reflection: Final Words of Wisdom – Real People Don’t Live in Dorms – As Christ Loved The Church – The All Night Fast and Prayer Part of a Larger Vision – The Wonder of the Great Wall – Successful Interviewing – Students win Honors – Book Budgeting Echo Organizational Meeting – Revised Taylor University Examination Schedule – MorningStar Prepares for 4th Annual Summer Tour – Listening: more than hearing – Recognition Chapel Held – New TSO Positions – WTUC Weekly Top 30 – MorningStar 1983 Summer Tour Itinerary – Menu – Trojan Track Takes Second in District 21 – Final Team Standings – Trojanes Place Well at Little State – Taylor Women Take District Championship – Get In Shape Now! – Trojane Softball – Trojans Shake Quakers – Trojans Compete in Little State – Taylathon Event Places
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The Echo: April 22, 1983
Taylor University
Building Dedication A Success – Multicultural Affairs Coordinator Named – Leadership Opportunities – Portrait Retires After Farewell Concert – 1983 Annual Student Art Show Awards – Free to Be Week – Campus Visitation Day – Jenkinson Receives Honor – Letters to the Editor – Media Perspective – Chapel Speakers April 25 to 29 – Teacher Preparation – Menu – The Taylor Student Organization – What’s Happening to Taylor Radio? – MorningStar ’83: Ready to Reach Out for Christ – Next Saturday Farrell and Farrell – Rock-N-Roll – Announcing! The Personnel Assistants for the fall of 1983 have been chosen – WTUC Weekly Top 20 – A Different Kind of Dinner – The Friend-Maker, Barton Reese Pogue – Trojan Track News – Women’s Track – Trojane Softball – Trojans Sweep Marion – The Great “Blow-It-All-Off”
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The Echo: April 15, 1983
Taylor University
Fine Arts Building Dedication; Part of a Week of Festivities – Media Positions Open – Career Planning Office – Survey to Be Distributed – Jobs Available – DeGarmo and Key Band To Rock at Taylor Tonight – Taylor University Math Field Day Held – TSO Election Results – Parnassus is Here! – Letters to the Editor – Chapel Speakers April 18-22 – Festival of the Arts – Menu – President’s Perspective – Concerts of Prayer – a need for senior comprehensive exams? – Does Conservation Have To Be Met with Negative Connotations – Notice! How do you feel? – Chorale Tours Over Break – “Summer and Smoke” Coming soon to a theater near you – WTUC—Good for Taylor – Looking Back to ’66 – Haiti or North Carolina – Where’d You Serve? – Art Show Personality Extension – Sharp in Art Song Recital – Trojan Track Has First Home Meet – Trojanes First Game – Softball Florida Trip – Taylor Women’s Track – Taylor Golf Outlook – Taylor Baseball Returns
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The Echo: March 18, 1983
Taylor University
Welcome Mat Falls – Bill Eakin knows People – Summer and Smoke Spring Play Approaches – Meet the Candidates – Student Government Positions Open – Israeli Prof Visits – The Beginnings of a Radio Station – Youth Conference History – WTUC—Really Excited in 1983 – Letters to the Editor – Campus Beat – The Media Perspective – Menu – Goals for Leadership – Praise God for Taylor – Black History Month Recap – Fine Line – Student Spotlight – Lisa Pathy – The Scoop on Ivanhoe’s – Saint Who? – Beginning God …I Am… -- Taylor Powerlifting Meet – Women’s Sports – Men’s Sports – Trojans Triumphant in First Track Meet – Wright, Timmons Elected to HBCC All-Conference – Have Team, Will Travel
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The Echo: March 11, 1983
Taylor University
Taylor Lake; Get Ready to Jump In! – Youth Conference Approaching – Second Annual National Leadership Convention – Chapel Speakers March 14-18 – Christian Businessmen – Art Building Gets New Kiln – Manganello Joins Staff Advancement – Eighth Annual Poetry Contest – Career Resource Center Update – Women in the Mississinewa Valley – The 1940’s to the 1980’s – WTUC—Improving in 1983 – Letters to the Editor – President’s Perspective – The True Conservative – Menu – Take Two Aspirin – Measles Vaccine an Important Prevention – Rhythmic Union Joins Fort Wayne Philharmonic for Concert – Tornado Watch! – Campus Beat – Upland Community Outreach – Art Show Review – Kelley and Ramsland – Tribute to 1982-83 Trojan Basketball Team
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The Echo: March 4, 1983
Taylor University
Business Department Offers Practical Experience – Marriage and Family Week Schedule – Marriage and Family Week Approaching – Nostalgia Night – Parking Lot Repairs – Parking Regulations – Echo Information – WTUC—Out to Please – Jazz Band Concert Performance – Campus Beat – Letters to the Editor – Menu – Matthew Lehman—an inside look – Student Spotlight – Davina Roberts – Dr. Winquist Saga – You’ve Got a Friend – London ’83 – Sandy Castles – Chris Christian To Perform – Trojans Tie for HBCC Championship – PEPI Jump Rope for Heart Competition – Jump Rope to Help Someone – ICC Point Standings – Nostalgia Night ’83
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The Echo: February 25, 1983
Taylor University
1983-84 Tuition Rates Announced – Procedures for Job Fair – Budget Cuts In 83 – Dr. Ikuo Kabashima to Speak in Classes -- TSO Survey on Feb. 28 – Auditions for “Summer and Smoke” – Chapel Speakers February 28-March 4 – Fieldhouse Storage Situation – President’s Perspective – National Survey of College Freshmen – The Media Perspective – Campus Beat – Caution: think Before You Write – Menu – Letters to the Editor – THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK; a review by David Dickey – MorningStar how to get started in the music business – The Greatest Threat to Our Nation – Joe English Was Here – Wrestlers Take Down Hanover – Trojans Topple Beavers 69-47 – Trojans Finish Season
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The Echo: February 18, 1983
Taylor University
Minorities on Campus – Music Building Dedication – Free Tuition Plan Helps Many Students – Catch 22 – Revised Taylor University Examination Schedule – Elections Coming Up – PORTRAIT Concert Rescheduled – Lecturer From CCWA To Speak – Job Fair Approaching – Chapel Speakers February 21-25 – Post Office Hours Shortened – Student Enrollment Drops – Sample Moves To Colorado – Administrative Question and Answer Forum – Letters to the Editor – Menu – Media Perspective – Campus Beat – Student Spotlight – Olson Hall’s Male Resident – Trojan Horse, Still Out to Pasture – Know Thy Options – Bowling Green Jazz Concert – Spring Break in Florida? – Only in Upland – Taylor Takes Manchester in OT – Taylor Football Lands Ten Transfers
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The Echo: February 11, 1983
Taylor University
Taylor Announces New Cooperative Education Program – Renewal Week – Who’s Who Among Students In Universities and Colleges – Why The Change? – Cedar Bend Opportunities – Oliver Resigns Position – Rediger Receives Honor – Black History Month Special Events Planned – Black History Month Schedule – Congratulations PARNASSUS Winners – Letters to the Editor – President’s Perspective – What To Do With The Individual – Chapel speakers for the week of February 14-18 – Campus Beat – The Diary of Anne Frank Opens Next Week-end – Back to My Roots – Patten Changes His Tune – Joe English Band to Sing at Taylor – Minority Groups Represented – Happy Valentine’s Day – A Single Advantage – True Love – Perfect Love – An Interview with Bruce Lockerbie – Project FITNESS – Math Games Published – Menu-February 14-20 – Tempter’s Flight – Job Opportunities – Health Center Excuses – Trojans Top Trojans 78-70 – Trojane Basketball Has Good Season So Far – Weightlifting Club Off to Good Start
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The Echo: December 3, 1982
Taylor University
Multicultural Conference ReCap – TSO Poll Results – Taylor Programming Team Finishes Well For the Third Straight Year – The Diary of Anne Frank—Audition Results – Plans for Youth Conference 1983 – Business Seminars with Houk and Williams – Chorale Carols and Candles – Campus Bike Shelters? – Report to Taylor Students – The Editor’s Edge – Twas the Night Before Christmas – The President’s Perspective – Volunteerism Equals Commitment – Media Perspective – Menu – Letters to the Editor – No Longer Edi-bore-ial -- My Last Words – Taff and Moore to Give Concert – Profs are People Too—Prof. Mikkelson – Missionary Technology Offered Course – Handel’s Messiah to be Presented December – Health Center Excuses – Christmas Special – How do you say Merry Christmas? – The Symbols of Christmas – Christmas Around the World – Joy: A Scarce Holiday Commodity – Campus Beat – Social Work Students Combine Classroom and Practice – Service: Want to Work for me? – Parnassus Is Almost Here! – Security Speaks – Business Club News – Rape Crisis Seminar – Fireworks/Servant – Leon Patillo – Inclement Climate – Trojan Roundball Preview – Taylor University 1982-83 Men’s Basketball Roster – Trojane’s Are Ready – 1982-83 Basketball Cheerleaders – Trojane Basketball – 1982 Trojane Basketball Schedule – 1982-83 Taylor Wrestling Team – OC Defeats Swallow
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The Echo: November 12, 1982
Taylor University
Missions Awareness Week Recap – Senate…Actively Representing the Student Body – Tenth Trip to Israel Planned – Annual Blood Drive – Honor Students in Chicago – Bryant Challenges Leaders – What’s Happening – A Look at Taylor University From a Minority – Leon Patillo; Friday Night – Start Brainstorming – The Editor’s Edge – No Longer Edi-bore-ial – Pardon My Imagination – Campus Beat – What do you think? – Letters to the Editor – Chapel Speakers November 14-19 – The President’s Perspective – Multicultural Awareness – Media Perspective – Menu Nov 14-21 – Holcombe, Poe and Wilson to Retire This Year – Taylor Ringers to Give Concert – Garoza Art Show Innovative – Grants for Study Abroad – Math Skills Center Open to All Students – Students Enter Music Contest – Jazz Band Concert – MorningStar on the road – Geneva and Rockford, IL – Ace This Exam—Grab Bucks – Eating Disorders – Music Department Renovated – The MorningStar Connection – King Lear – Trojans Roll Past Grand Rapids, 36-17 – Trojan Runners Place Fifth in HBCC – Striving for Glory – Sports Quiz – Basketball – Intramural Victors
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The Echo: November 5, 1982
Taylor University
News From Lebanon – World View – Parnassus is Coming – Campus Visitation Day a Big Success – Chapel Schedule – Auditions for ANNE FRANK – Finals Fun – Student Court Update – Roger W. Phillips New Librarian – Fireworks and Servant – No Longer Edi-bore-ial – You Can’t tell a Book… -- Campus Beat – The Taylor Story – The Media Perspective – Sunday Night Live – What the Black Cultural Society Is All About – What Is Art? – The Business Club – Concert Review – Gracie’s Grocery – Soccer Club Closes Out Season – ICC This Week: Tug of war – Cross Country News – Anderson Outscores Taylor – Trojane Field Hockey Tournament – Trojane Volleyball
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The Echo: October 29, 1982
Taylor University
Servant and Fireworks – Energy Conservation to Double in Five Years – Dr. Robert Pickering, To Visit Taylor – Missions Awareness Week – Seminary Information Day – Good News Clubs – Focusing In Ilium 1982-83 – Grant County United Way Meets Goal – TSO Update – No Longer Edi-bore-ial – Reflections on Repose – The Media Perspective – The President’s Perspective – Consortium Update: The Christian Liberal Arts College – Menu – Campus Beat – Career Archeology; Professor Heath Shares Insights – Profs Are People Too – Education—Atheism – SGA Combats New Soviet Atheistic Drive – Students Guide to Interterm Survival – Kings Kompany Off and Acting – Learning Resources Center an Aid for Students – McCaugan Wins Contest – Taylor Tops Earlham 20-12 – From the Grid Iron – Sports Quiz – The Olympics – Training for Excellence – Trojane Volleyball – Trojane Field Hockey – ICC This Week – Couples Soccer – Trojans CC Team Places Seventh
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The Echo: October 22, 1982
Taylor University
TSO Stresses Accountability and Stewardship of TSO Funds – Financial Aid Department Combating Federal Cuts – Health Center Serves Taylor and the Community – Taylor Student Organization Approved Budget 1982-1983 – Taylor World Outreach – Four National Tests Offered At Taylor – Homecoming Weekend Recap – Dr. Frederick B. Shulze to Present Faculty Recital – Letters to the Editor – The Media Perspective – The Editor’s Edge – No Longer Edi-bore-ial – The Prosperity Priority – Menu – Professor Taylor and His Tuba – Theatre Review: You Can’t take It With You – Parnassus Deadline Approaching – Randy Stonehill – Homecoming Fine Arts Production – Interterm Trip to California – CCWA Speaker: Monday – Turkey Drive – “A one and A Two, and A Three…” – Community Outreach – Findlay Runs Over Taylor – Trojanes Defeated – Plans For New Tennis Courts Announced – Soccer Club News – Trojane Volleyball – Sports Quiz
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The Echo: October 15, 1982
Taylor University
Welcome To Homecoming Weekend
Weekend Schedule – Homecoming ’82 Subcommittees – Homecoming’s For You – Evans Given Degree – ICC This Week – Iron-Man/Woman; Pie-Eating Contests – Administrative Cabinet Answers Questions – General Education Program In the Works – Taylor University Office of Student Programs presents – The Leadership Development Series Fall 1982 – Letters to the Editor – No Longer Edi-bore-ial – Pearls, Pigs, and The Peanut Gallery – The President’s Perspective – Taylor’s Onside Kick – The Media Perspective – The Depth of God’s Forgiveness – My Perspective – Trojan Horse Waiting to Make Appearance – Homecoming: A Total Two-Way Approach – Take Two Aspirin – Student Spotlight – Olubunmi Abifarin – Profs are People Too – Dr. Dan Jeran – Campus Life strives for Quality – Music Lovers Arise! – The Letters Return! – MorningStar “On the Road” Fall Concert Schedule – Frame Of Mind – Love Bonds – Learning Skills Center Offers Help – Rate’Em, Date’Em – New Fine Arts Facilities In Three Phases – Archives Shown – Jaggers Speaks – AuSable for Interterm? – Future Library – Chapel Schedule – Menu – Selective Service Charged with Wasting Tax Payer’s Money – Winter Interterm, January 5-25 – Trojans Back on Winning Track – Trojane Field Hockey – Trojan Tennis Wins HBCC – Soccer Club News – Big Hearts and Little Blue Marbles – Trojane Tennis – Fitness trail Added to Campus – Fitness Trail
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The Echo: October 8, 1982
Taylor University
Thinking of You; Homecoming 1982 – Spirit Week/Homecoming ’82 – Rothrock Highlights October Science Seminars – Olson Annual “Fire Drill” – New Library Service in DIALOG – Dr. Lehman Speaks – Marilyn Hall TSO’s Issues Coordinator – Law Caravan for Admissions Announced – Business Tops Majors Survey – ICC Community Awareness – Taylor Graduate in the Political Arena – The 1980’s—The Decade or Repression – No Longer Edi-bore-ial – All’s Fair in Love, War and Pizza – Chapel Schedule – Skip-A-Meal – Focus on Brazil – Colossus of the South – Calendar of Events – The Media Perspective – My Perspective – Dynamic Religious Scene – You’ll Laugh All the Way Home – Rhythmic Union Presents Global Fusion Music – Lamb’s Players Come to Taylor – Art Show – Pops Concert Coming Up – On The Air: The New WTUC – Taylor Wins Fourth Straight District Title – Field Hockey Does it Again! – Road Race Results – Iron Man/Iron Woman Competition Rules – ICC This Week – “Under the Legs Dash” – Trojane Volleyball Breaks Even – Trojan Comeback Falls Short – Soccer Club News – Sportsworld
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The Echo: October 1, 1982
Taylor University
Variety Show Reputation Remains – Did You Notice? – Homecoming ’82 Nears – Auto Registration Necessary – Questions for Administration – Quiet Hours Policy – Spiritual Renewal Week – Students Take Speaker’s Challenge – The Editor’s Edge – Letters to the Editor – A Media Perspective – School Prayer Legislation – Reading into the Arts – Chapel Schedule – No Longer Edi-bore-ial – It’s an Ancient Chinese Secret – The President’s Perspective – Meditate on God’s Word – Bouncing Prayers – My Perspective – Herbert Westerfelt new Social Work Professor – MorningStar Summer Tour Reflections (Part 3) – Concert Preparation – Student Spotlight – Roberto Cadena – 1982 Fall Classic: A Weekend To Remember – Menu – Sloat Replaces Kirkpatrick in Mass Media – A TU Student Writes Mother – Unknown to me – Trojans Suffer Loss at Bluffton – ICC This Week – War-Ball – Trojane Field Hockey Receives First Win – FCA Starts on Campus – Trojan Tennis is Triumphant – Sportsworld – Soccer Club News
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The Echo: September 24, 1982
Taylor University
Library Facelift – New Residence Hall Directors – Employment Preparation and Placement Services – Dickey’s Surgery Success – London/Paris Trip Planned for Interterm – Butler Shows Art – Freshman Officers – Quiet Hours Policy: Silent Reaction? – ACI Funding Program – Letters to the Editor – Bouncing Prayers – My Perspective – Hope for the Liberal Arts Students – Taylor Time, 8:15 – Chapel Speakers – Menu – No Longer Edi-bore-ial – Nothing But the Truth – We’re Off – The Media Perspective – MorningStar Summer Tour Reflections – Part 2 “life on the Road” – Melody Four – Auditions for MorningStar – Stephanie Boosahda – Take Two Aspirins – One Among Many – Awesome! Taylor Rips Defiance 42-7 In Opener – Trojane Field Hockey – Sports Quiz – College Football – Purdue Sweeps Taylor CC Meet – Sports – Trojane Tennis
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The Echo: September 17, 1982
Taylor University
Welcome to Parents Weekend 1982!
Parents Weekend Is Here – Enrollment Suffers Loss – Timmothy Sharp: Taylor’s New Head of the Music Department – Taylor Receives Gift – This Year From ICC – Music Building Progressing Designed For Fuel Efficiency – Preissler Welcomes Taylorites – The Editor’s Edge – Letters to the Editor – No Longer Edi-bore-ial – Lend Me Your Ears – President’s Perspective – Welcome Back Students – Weekly Special – Student Spotlight – Far From Home – MorningStar: Summer Tour Reflections (Part 1) – Taylor Theatre Opens Season – Thoughts of a Taylor Student Prior to September 17 – Freshman’s Plea – New Profs at TU – Freshman Follow Law – McGee Assumes New Position – TSO Senate 1982-1983 – Fall Leadership Workshop Meets – Multi-Cultural Affairs Council Amendment Proposed – Menu –Taylor 1982 Pigskin Preview – Men’s Fall Sports Schedules – Taylor University Coaching Staff – 1982 Football Cheerleaders – Intercollegiate Soccer Added to TU Athletics – Field Hockey Opens Sept. 11 – Volleyballers Ready to Spike