The 1996-1997 volume of The Echo, Taylor University’s newspaper.
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The Echo: May 16, 1997
Taylor University
Fry named 1997 Distinguished Professor of the Year Monday – Internet forum gives community a chance to voice opinions on access options – Remembering ’97 Graduates… – Hess, Rogers finish years of service – TWO selects leaders for ’97-’98 – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – The year in pictures – Opinion & Editorial – Why Nobody Ain’t Dating nobody – Letting go without saying goodbye – Miskelly, Shaw to close senior recital soon – Opera workshop to open tonight – Off to the Promised Land – Njoroge, Steele honored – Taylor athletics receives MCC Sports award – Twelve track team members qualify for NAIA nationals – You Make The Call
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The Echo: May 9, 1997
Taylor University
Barnes resigns as director of enrichment – Students gather to hear preacher – Maintenance preparing for summer projects across campus – Problems with phone service unexplained – The Echo Needs You! – Chorale and Sounds headed overseas in 1998 – Correction – Winquist and Rousselow lecture tonight – International News – National News – State News – 1997-1998 student media leaders selected – Campus Calendar – Serving God by Serving Taylor – One step at a time – Ilium Editor Needed – Lifting spirits through nature – Life at the top (of the Union) – More than a meal – Tell us what you think! – Spiritual maturity is the necessary goal – Computers provide common ground – Taking God with a grain of salt – Pearson, Britton perform senior music recitals this weekend – Scene Four – Trojans defeated in playoffs
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The Echo: May 2, 1997
Taylor University
Administration considering options for increasing Internet access on campus; community ethos a concern among all – Gender discussion helps provide reconciliation – Wailing Wall minsters across cultural boundaries – IWU, TU combine chorales for special performance of “Requiem” by Brahms – International News – National News – State News – Coming next week… – Campus Calendar – Taylathon 1997 – Freshmen – Sophomores – The Course – Juniors – Seniors – Did You Know? – Lady Trikers – Guest Column – Readers urge an end to the kind of driving that you parents warned you about – Letters to the Editor – Simple Joy – Byrn, Gasset host senior recitals this weekend – Hines exhibit opens today – Reflections on Les Miserables – Three-peat for men’s track – Correction – Golf team claims first place – Lady Trojan softball season ends – You Make The Call
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The Echo: April 25, 1997
Taylor University
Welcome Grandparents!
Faculty, library, communication arts to benefit from technology upgrades – Morris men get involved in groundbreaking – National Day of Prayer to be celebrated across campus and on national level – Spirit Week gets students in gear for Taylathon – One-on-One participation dips below 50 percent – Directed research helps psychology majors after college graduation – Kenneda, Deaver offer wide musical ranges – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Lars – Tracing the branches of your family tree – Grace Olson’s Family – Dollars and $ense – Opinion & Editorial – Balanced music styles needed in chapel – Prejudices unworthy of education at its best – Words speak of more than feelings – On Keeping the Sabbath Holy… – Guest Column – Taylor musical will leave you whistling – E.T.W. Ain’t Nobody Dyin’ But Us ForeFront Records – Grover Levy Wrestling Angels Myrrh Records – Lady Trojans claim third place – Trojans continue to run on right track – You Make The Call
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The Echo: April 18, 1997
Taylor University
Sudsing Sammy – TSO announces Executive Cabinet for 1997-98 academic year – Youth Conference draws over 500 teenagers to campus for weekend – Wellness Week Activities – High school students get close up view of Holocaust through workshops – Becoming well-rounded: Wellness Week to address issues of being a whole person – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – The Great Birth Debate – The Difference Between Jackie Robinson and Keyshawn Johnson – Opinion & Editorial – Changing lives- one youth group at a time – Applauding unpure language at NSLC Acoustic Cafe- a reader takes issue – Advisor responds to censorship change – The more things change… – Michael Card Unveiled Hope Myrrh Records – Christian Coffeehouse on the Net? – Wellness: Creating a connection between life and learning in every area of wellness activities – Make Mine Mocha – Men’s track team wins Indiana Little State Meet – Spring tennis swings into form preparing for Nationals in May – Davis shuts out Huntington – Elzinga, Ankeny contribute to All-Star win – Lars – Sports to go on Taylor home page – You Make The Call
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The Echo: April 11, 1997
Taylor University
NSLC brings college leaders to campus – Redwood in Rediger – Bishop William Taylor honored in statue – Contractor selected for new Morris – Testimony From The Trailers – Corrections – Comedian brings misconceptions about the Almighty to life with comic drama – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Silent descent: one student’s struggle to overcome depression – The Signs: What Depression Looks Like – The Facts: Physical Causes of Depression – Rayce for the Sun – Opinion & Editorial – The Unpardonable Sin – Reverend Fun – Letters to the Editor – Giving vs. Growing – Top Ten Sequels – Acoustic Cafe set to welcome visitors – Scene Three – Smalltown Poets self-titled ForeFront Records – Men’s track team claims first place – You Make The call – Easterhaus leads Trojans to victory
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The Echo: April 4, 1997
Taylor University
Community Outreach Day lets students get involved with needs – Ceremony to break ground on new Morris Hall set for April 18 – Symphonic band holds concert on campus Tuesday following five day spring break tour – Have a seat-and learn to wait – Corey & Ceree The ESI Teachers – Chorale closes out spring beak tour with concert at home – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Help Wanted – Getting personal – Licensing in the Land of Lincoln – Tooling around in T.U. style – Opinion & Editorial – Shining brighter than a comet – Feminism and Christianity are not mutually exclusive terms, reader says – Spring is God thinking in gold, laughing in blue, and speaking in green. – A Bigger God – The Murrow Boys: A Review – Guardian Bottle Rocket ForeFront Records – fConsidering Lily self-titled ForeFront Records – Baseball, softball teams split doubleheaders – Track teams dominate Marian – Golf team tees off – Elzinga, Ankeny to go to All-Star Game – You Make The Call
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The Echo: March 21, 1997
Taylor University
Have a Great Spring Break and a Happy Easter!
New ID scanners to be installed over break in D.C. – Debate raises questions about post-college life – Correction – Luncheon emphasizes women’s history – “Internet for Christians” online – Out on a Run: Life as an EMT – EMT Training –Men and Women’s track teams begin seasons – Wit, Steele honored by NAIA – Lady Trojans open season with losses – You Make The Call
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The Echo: March 14, 1997
Taylor University
Brown collection brings C.S. Lewis, Inklings to life at Taylor – Stanley wins position as 1997-’98 student body president – Watch where you park- safety gets tough on campus violations – Trojans’ season comes to a close – Concerto winner to perform at pops concert Sat. – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – North Central’s initial recommendation- reaccreditation for next 10 years – Library undergoes review by independent consultants – Counseling center experiences pre-break increase in appointments – Things to do in your spare time (yeah right!): – Finding a place to call home – A conversation with Director of Housing, Denise Bankerink dispels some common rumors about off-campus housing – Opinion & Editorial – Faith and Food Service; A Search for Integrity – Trusting God is a worthwhile struggle – Letters to the Editor – Living the Devil’s Beatitudes – All About God – Golden Dragons Tumble at Taylor – Scene Two – Trojans take two from IWU – Softball season begins Sat. – You Make The Call – Lady Trojans end season with close loss to Concordia, 83-78
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The Echo: March 7, 1997
Taylor University
Primary elections for student body president set for today at lunch – Kids Karnival provides way for students to connect with community – Trojans off to Idaho after taking down Bethel--again – The King Lives – Music dept. readies for NASM re-accreditation – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Uncle Sam Wants You(r money)! – Bireline hired as new A.D. – Relational Enrichment Week to be held Mar. 10-12 – the Real Rebecca – The Accountability Factor – If I’m ok and you’re ok, who’s sinning? – Family says thanks for anonymous gift – Church must become involved with science to justify opinions on issues – What Would Jesus Do? – Code of Ethics Soulbait ForeFront Records – Art as a Not-so-Bad Experience – Lady Trojans earn berth into NAIA – Taylor defeats Huntington, 75-74 – You Make The Call – Taylor track claims third place at NAIA indoor championship
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The Echo: February 28, 1997
Taylor University
Prospective student numbers increase admission challenge – SAC teams up with WCF to for clothing drive to benefit mission at Nostalgia Night – Women’s history month celebrations center on virtuous woman of Proverbs – Cheating decreasing at Taylor; not the case at other college – Habitat blitz planned for Sat. – Women’s influence in Taylor history- a legacy of knowledge – International News – National News – State News – Corrections – Let us fill your life with music – Campus Calendar – Listening Lab/LSC undergo renovations to make better learning environment – Taylor’s response to criminal behavior – Redemptive criminology- the view from here – Looking through different eyes – Opinion & Editorial – Cloning: The human question – Quotable Quotes – Reverend Fun – Letters to the Editor – Veneer of Spirituality – Communicating the lost values of Life – Scene One – Lady Trojans move forward – Taylor basketball teams missing valuable “sixth man” – You Make The Call – Box score from Feb. 25 – Trojans strike back
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The Echo: February 21, 1997
Taylor University
North Central team to evaluate Taylor for re-accreditation – Deadline approaches: FAFSA/Taylor aid forms due Mar. 1 – Singing Out – Men take down #1 Bethel – Class by video helps create sense of community with TUFW students – Gotee Brothers to lead panel discussion on cultural issues – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Taylor set to welcome grandparents in April – Weather factors have heavy influence on campus crime – Antigone production to open tonight – More Than You Know – Opinion & Editorial – Giving up our will to God is not crying uncle. It is crying “Abba Father!” – Letters to the Editor – “Why I Won’t Date a Taylor Boy”: one reader responds to the stereotypes – Third graders and three o’clock phone calls – SKILLET Self-titled ForeFront Records – BLEACH Space ForeFront Records – GOSHEN.NET: Jam-packed with Christian resources – Ladies set new victory record – Trojans manage to hold off Marian – Box Score from Feb. 15 – You Make The Call
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The Echo: February 14, 1997
Taylor University
SAC to hold Valentine banquet on Sat. evening – Start saving: tuition fees on the rise for 1997-98 academic year – Board of Trustees approves Morris Hall groundbreaking for early April – Financial seminar set for Mar. 1 – Technofast: focus on the spiritual – New Morris Hall is on its way- but residents will always cherish memories of the original – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – What constitutes a crime for Taylor students? – Plaster of Pletcher – Orbe to speak on communication as part of black history month – Married with homework – A glimpse into a student’s married life – Opinion & Editorial – “Why I Won’t Date A Taylor Girl” - can we all change the assumptions – Letters to the Editor – Clearing away the web and the spiders – Gospel Fest time for praise and worship – Sounds sing for sweethearts – Guest recital provides taste of the different –The Short Guide to Little-Known Classic Films – Auditions – Lady Trojans show no Grace – Tough Times for the Trojans – You Make The Call – Men’s Box Score, Feb. 8 – Women’s Box Score, Feb 12 00 Tran steals all time records – Men’s MCC Standings – Women’s MCC Standings
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The Echo: February 7, 1997
Taylor University
Sewage rates hike prompts new raise in room and board, tuition – Dancing changes proposed, but not coming soon; committee provides new rationale – Area code changes for Upland and area – Women urged to use day to consider diets – Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on first house in Upland – Number of women with eating disorders at Taylor much like national averages – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Local talent fills the cups of eager listeners with soulful music at area coffeehouses – Taylor named in top ten on Hispanic Outlook education list – Echo welcomes new staff members – Lighting the way – Through This Glass Dimly – Secondhand faith: Do we believe only what we have been raised in? – Opinion & Editorial – Winters, Goddard share senior collections during February – White presents romantic program Sun. – A new way to get your news fix: The Echo joins Taylor Online – Pulling out a tough one – IWU upsets Taylor, 69-65 – Milestone Month – Women’s MCC Standings – Men’s MCC Standings
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The Echo: December 13, 1996
Taylor University
Excessive faculty load affects learning environment – Taylor to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream – National and International News – Campus Calendar – Pitts closes out 23 years of service at Taylor – Letters to the Editor – Making a dorm home for the holidays – The World Wide What? – Bench provides lift in Lady Trojans’ win – Trojans looking for strong play in Ivanhoe Classic this weekend – Steele named All-American – We Need Your Help!
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The Echo: December 6, 1996
Taylor University
Taylor receives $3.15 million Lilly grant to start scholars program – Upland Health and Diagnostic Center holds open house – Health center serves record number before holiday break – Common Cents – SAC Christmas banquet set for Saturday evening – Freshman takes first place in MPO concerto competition – Religion index available on CD-ROM – Dead week to be instituted in preparation for finals – International News – National News – State News – Campus Events – Letters to the Editor – Editorial – Have we lost all cents? – Clarification – Five students set to spend spring semester in Lithuania – from the Ugly Green Couch – ever the Acrobat – Raising Gideon’s Torch- students plan for Sunrayce ’97 – Taking learning outside the classroom – Successful volleyball season comes to a disappointing end – Men’s basketball off to 6-3 start; Lady Trojans win tournaments
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The Echo: November 22, 1996
Taylor University
National and International News – Campus Calendar – Additional student dismissed in disciplinary action – Toy drive for area kids – Letters to the Editor – Competition gives students chance to perform with professionals – Taylor’s history book re-released – Students glimpse other religions – Jazz ensemble with Prime Time band – Practicing Selflessness – Happy Thanksgiving! – MCC Champs: Volleyball team upsets Bethel to claim title – Cross country teams conclude seasons by making Taylor history
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The Echo: November 15, 1996
Taylor University
Six students dismissed for drug possession – Campus Calendar – Randall Center to receive addition – Graduate School Exams: Many students find extra preparation helps relieve test day anxieties – GRE Math Section Tips – GRE Analytical Section Tips – GRE Verbal Section Tips – Students share experience of living at HEART Institute – Gateway to the world- online community can access the bible in six different languages – ETC offers new software to make planning trips easier – Gerig & west campus gear up with networking technology – Verwer continues to challenge students to be involved with world missions at Urbana ’96 – Habitat puts hold on plans for new house in Upland – Library receives rare gift collection from BSU professor – Taylor’s trip to fantasyland with Stefanie Hero: a review – Letters to the Editor – International News – National News – State News – Tackling The Issues – Patterson looking for strong play in tournament – NCAA begins new season – Njoroge: continual success – Lastoria leads Lady Trojans
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The Echo: November 8, 1996
Taylor University
National and International News – Campus Calendar – Survey sheds light on issues of integrity and academic life among Taylor student body – HSLC brings 200 to campus for a scholarship competition – Hodge encourages involvement with virtual community – Seeking God’s will at every turn – Stop the world, I’d like to get off – Ankeny breaks records – Lady Trojans look for good year
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The Echo: November 1, 1996
Taylor University
National and International News – Campus Calendar – Taylor Tomorrow campaign on upswing – Web page gives new classroom experiences – Campus Makeover—The New Morris Hall – Letters to the Editor – World Opportunities Week 1996—Carrying the burden of missions – Compilations of Crass Comment – Election frustrates students and faculty – Women’s soccer ends strong – Men’s soccer exceeds expectations
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The Echo: October 25, 1996
Taylor University
National and International News – Campus Calendar – Area development benefits Taylor students and families – Five students get chance to win tuition Hoopsteria – In Today’s News… – Letters to the Editor – The World Wide What – For Your Information – Celebrating 150 Years Homecoming 1996 – Full weekend for students and alumni – Sesquicentennial Pageant: Anchored in Past…Focused on Future – Books explore new aspects of Taylor history – Highlights of homecoming weekend – Bishop Taylor: a model for today’s Christian – Class of 1946 shares memories of years at Taylor – Fulfillment of a lifetime of service – Board president shares vision for Taylor’s future – Women play unique role in history of Taylor University – They Will Know We Are Christians By Our… – Fincannon firing for record – Tennis team headed for nationals
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The Echo: October 11, 1996
Taylor University
National and International News – Campus Calendar – Taylor mourns the death of Health Center nurse – Taylor student faces challenges of well-known father – Campus to host nation-wide faculty technology conference – Collage concert highlights music talents – Students stay goodbye to former Bible professor – Guest Column by Mike Sobol – Along the Road – Record setting tennis team goes perfect 13-0 – Hall of fame tournament set for today
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The Echo: October 4, 1996
Taylor University
National and International News – Campus Calendar – Pageant to be broadcast live world wide – Series teaches leadership qualities – Periodicals added to PALNI holdings list – Students discuss Hispanic issues – Interterm trips offer overseas sights – from the Ugly Green Couch – Trojans trounced – More than Steele: freshmen provide spark for volleyball
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The Echo: September 27, 1996
Taylor University
National and International News – Campus Calendar – Cultural enrichment symposiums set to increase understanding on campus – Glass officiates for Atlanta Olympics – End of a Hollywood Era – Performing Artists Series to begin with brass quintet – Letters to the Editor – Overcoming Registration & Scheduling Problems – Local resident still in hospital after last week’s accident – Football team wins in mud bowl – Search to fill position of athletic director continue
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The Echo: September 20, 1996
Taylor University
National and International News – Campus Calendar – Residence hall phones receive new features – Registration, scheduling challenge for campus – Student involved in automobile accident Thursday evening – Some time to kill… – Grill changes meal transfer procedures for students – Corrections – CLEP tests being offered to students – Health and Diagnostic Center Scheduled to Open Oct. 21 – Hispanic Awareness Month at Taylor – Upland Health Center brings changes for students – Student Activities Council gives Taylor its own Olympic Festival this week – Minimum wage hike gives raise to students – Letters to the Editor – Taylor students, alumni study in Oxford – Some words of advice – Trojans lose to Anderson: Football team coming together after a rocky start – Colts have potential to make Super Bowl XXXI – Lady Trojan Soccer records first win – Mountain biking team a new addition to club sports – Off to a wonderful start: Men’s tennis team begins season with 7-0 record; volleyball starts with 15-2 record