The 1997-1998 volume of The Echo, Taylor University’s newspaper.
Volume number is not printed on the first few issues. It is printed as volume 84 and changes to volume 85 at the start of the new year despite it being the same academic year.
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The Echo: May 15, 1998
Taylor University
Samuel Morris set for late June completion – Car break-ins reported at off-campus housing – To protect your car from thieves… – Corduan receives distinguished professor award – Action must replace rhetoric in areas of racial reconciliation – Request to Students – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Year-end Retrospective – Opinon & Editorial – Clarifying some inaccuracies in editorial – Congratulations Seniors! – Parting thoughts – Housing concerns – Movies with Mr. moon – So many words unsaid – Natalie Steele & Darren Youngstrom Athletes of the Year – Students, Athletic Dept. win awards
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The Echo: May 8, 1998
Taylor University
Grandparents’ Day in second year – Student housing influenced by numerous factors – Ferning B.C.’s – New Banner system used in summer and fall registration for the first time; results varied – Taylathon recap – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – ‘Part of the Great Commission’: Neideck to retire after 30 years as Taylor bookstore manager – Behind the scenes of A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Coming to America: Kenyan students adapt to new culture – Opinion & Editorial – Morris Hall: the end of an era – Letters to the Editor – Seduction of the Lesser Gods Leslie Williams Word Publishing – Art Exhibits – Golf heads to Nationals; track men champs – Andy Rowell Athlete of the Week – Lacrosse finds niche among Taylor athletes
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The Echo: May 1, 1998
Taylor University
Hall Internet wiring brings series of changes – Academic departments will no longer handle course fees – Taylathon – Freshmen new to race – Juniors use experience – Sophomores ready for competition – Seniors hope to win first Taylathon – Trikers ready to ride on three wheels – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Redliners continue a legacy of rock and roll – Other campus bands, musicians make their mark at Taylor – Job outlook good for graduating seniors – Internships: How to find the one you want – How do you go about getting an internship? Follow these eight steps. – Opinion & Editorial – Letter Speaks to Thoughts of Freedom – Letters to the Editor – The Weeping Chamber by Sigmund Brouwer Word Publishing – Movies with Mr. moon – Baseball and softball seasons come to a close – Track men fourth year champs – Abby Widner Athlete of the Week
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The Echo: April 24, 1998
Taylor University
Built on the Rock: Youth conference begins today – Rupp receives additions to building – Zondervan Library seeks input on Internet home page – ETC acquires computer hardware – Opinion & Editorial – Words of gratitude from Marion YWCA – Letters to the Editor – A Taylor thank-you – Margaret Becker Falling Forward – Clarification – Golf at first in MCC; softball best-ever MCC record – Dwayne Safer Athlete of the Week
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The Echo: April 17, 1998
Taylor University
New policy enforces LTC signing – NSLC will focus on ‘the eternal pursuit’ – English department holds conference – Leadership scholarships change format – Registration process keeping pace with technology – Campus Calendar – International News – National News – State News – Survivor asks new generations to remember – Correction – Opinion & Editorial – A bit of humor to brighten your day – Letters to the Editor – Michael W. Smith Live the Life – Cries of the Heart Ravi Zacharias – Movies with Mr. moon – Senior Art Exhibits – Taylor Cable Service Channel 7 April 1998 Program Schedule – Men’s track first place at Indiana Little State – Athlete of the Week Joe Cebulski
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The Echo: April 3, 1998
Taylor University
Deadline approaching for off-campus study programs – Taylor University now located at 236 – Final faculty forum will focus on Hell – Outreach day set for Sat. – Parnassus becomes available today – Campus Calendar – International News – National News – State News – Love, judgment and the church: Taylor community looks to reach out to homosexual community by imitating Christ – Angle ball: sport or myth? A short history of the sport – Opinion & Editorial – Rush Limbaugh and real men loving Jesus – Letters to the Editor – Points of My Departure – Eli Things I Prayed For – Steve Green The Faithful – Upcoming Concerts – Top 10 In Christian Music – Cebulski second place decathlete at Florida State Relays – Baseball – Softball – Jill Graper Athlete of the Week – Golf – Track
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The Echo: March 20, 1998
Taylor University
Wiring underway for Internet access in halls – Gas leak found under lake; spring break projects scheduled – “Do it again! Do it again!” – Characteristics of Christian marriage: Are you really ready? – When marriage is your homework – Opinion & Editorial – What’s good about Taylor – Difference not necessarily bad – Letters to the Editor – Making lifetime memories – Track, golf poised at start of season; women’s basketball ends 20-15
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The Echo: March 13, 1998
Taylor University
Geiger elected 98-99 student body president – Acting opportunity takes Pletcher to England’s stage – Archives exhibit displays history of the LTC – ICC offices filled for next year; juniors only class to vote – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Olive Mae Draper: A woman of distinction in the 151 year history of Taylor University – A woman of distinction Sojourner Truth c.1797-1883 – Views on Relational Enrichment Week – Consortium student celebrates Lithuanian independence – Opinion & Editorial – A word of thanks for help and encouragement – Letters to the Editor – Traveler’s Oasis – Radio show hopes to promote thought, discussion on Christianity and culture – Senior Art Exhibits – Top Fives in Christian music – Trojans sweep Black Hills, move on to Sweet Sixteen; baseball wins first doubleheader – Athlete of the Week Joel “J.D.” Davis
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The Echo: March 6, 1998
Taylor University
Primaries narrow race for student president – Students lead Relational Enrichment Week – The Race At A Glance – Meeting and Greeting – Plans progressing for visual arts center; construction to begin in 1999 – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Women’s History Month suffers neglect – A woman of distinction Elizabeth Cady Stanton 1815-1902 – Students grapple with issues of faith, life – Baseball strength in defensive depth, pitching and maturity – Opinion & Editorial – Rev. Brain: a response to Hank Voss – Letters to the Editor – Dr. Love – Movies with Mr. moon – Sarah Masen Carry Us Through – Trojans win MCC championship, head to Nationals – Softball gears up for season – Track Championship
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The Echo: February 27, 1998
Taylor University
Yost headed to Fort Wayne campus – Nienhuis resigns from TUFW – Smitty returns – New Samuel Morris Hall, removal of West Village to cause housing changes fall ’98 – Upland Health and Diagnostic Center holds first community health fair – Panel to discuss accountability – Financial Aid accessible on Taylor’s external web; online options expanding – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Students’ body art defies popular stereotypes – Students speak out on body art – Dean Merrill Sinners in the Hands of an Angry Church: Finding a better way to influence our culture – Movies with Mr. moon – Cyristal Lewis Gold – Opinion & Editorial – Too many acronyms become confusing – Letters to the Editor – Dr. Love – Points of my departure – Tensions between art and ministry explored after concert – Artists, technicians put time and energy into Trio concert – Watch TV 7 – Women go to semifinals; men stopped in first round –Record Setters – Athlete of the Week Jennifer Peak – NAIA Indoor Track Championships held this weekend in Nebraska
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The Echo: February 20, 1998
Taylor University
GPA calculations to change – Student injured in campus accident Tuesday morning – Information system expands – Safety reminders: – Seminar with alumni to focus on life after Taylor – LTC changes studied in new archives exhibit – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – How To Help A Friend With An Eating Disorder – And My War Wages On… one woman’s journey through anorexia – Symptoms of Anorexia – Symptoms of Bulimia – Campus Bands to perform in “The Gathering” – Keaggy, Denté & King review – Opinion & Editorial – What it means to be relational at Taylor – Editor’s note – Define sensitivity, please – Letters to the Editor – I kissed dating goodbye? An alternative perspective – PDA: How much is too much? – Taylor’s new morality – If not in public, then where? – End in sight for basketball; tournaments start next week – Record Setters – Equestrian team places fourth at double show in Terre Haute – Athlete of the Week John Chastain
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The Echo: February 13, 1998
Taylor University
Tuition increase set for 1998-99 academic year – Sharing his heart – Taylor receives major grant from NASA; rocket project slated for 1999 launch from Norway – All My Sons to open next week – Mild El Niño winter affects students, staff at Taylor – Rice Pilaf will perform at annual SAC Valentine’s Banquet Saturday – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Public displays of affection rampant on campus – Top Ten Places In Need Of PDA Patrol – Hamsho wants quality, not compromise – Upcoming Concerts in the Area – reviews – Christian Hit Radio Top 10 – Opinion & Editorial – Contemplations on love and cynicism – From the mouths of babes… – Letters to the Editor -- Prescription for dating – Movies with Mr. moon – Senior Art Exhibits – Men and women on fire at home and away – Athlete of the Week: Nick Pastermack – Natalie Steele featured in Sports Illustrated, other sports mags – Record Setters
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The Echo: February 6, 1998
Taylor University
New parking policies aggravate students – Grants boost capital campaign – Taylor observes Black History Month activities – Calendar of Events for Black History Month – Campus Calendar – “Worship” theme of Renewal Week – Opinion & Editorial – Harvard…Yale…Princeton…Taylor?: A response to the Rev. Brain – Letters to the Editor – Points of My Departure – Women defeat IWU 63-52 at home; record now 12-13 – Record – Men’s basketball posts 5-4 MCC record, 16-11 overall – Athlete of the week: Yen Tran – Three Football Players Named NAIA Scholar-Athletes
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The Echo: December 12, 1997
Taylor University
Merry Christmas
Taylor faculty salaries below consortium average – Consortium Comparison – Volleyball finishes best-ever season – Steele and Lastoria All-Americans: Steele All-Tournament – Campus Calendar – Men’s basketball record at 5-4, women’s up to 3-8 – Merry Christmas and a big, fat, happy credit bill – Opinion and Editorial – Jennifer Knapp Kansas Gotee Records – Letters to the Editor – Thoughts from Israel
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The Echo: December 5, 1997
Taylor University
Psychology conference to feature author Yancey – God the Great Counselor – Sport management major approved for next fall – Math professor says goodbye – Yost discusses off-campus housing – Christmas with Jay planned for next week – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – One student’s images from the palm of Kenya – Daystar Consortium – Crossing cultures and large bodies of water – Opinion & Editorial – You know you’re stressed if… – Letters to the Editor – Marion Philharmonic pairs with Butler Ballet this month – Movies with Mr. moon – Joys of Christmas – Shadrack Kilemba Athlete of the Week – Men’s basketball begins season with record of 5-2; women’s starts out at 2-7 – Support Trojan Basketball – Volleyball advances to quarterfinal round
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The Echo: November 21, 1997
Taylor University
Political science professor shares views on Iraq conflict – How do you feel about the situation in Iraq? – Academic policies committee approves cross-listing of majors – Hussein ends ban of weapon inspectors – Upland’s Olde Tyme Christmas festivities scheduled for Dec. 6-7 – New philosophy professor brings multiple experiences to teaching to Taylor – Gift Drive begins – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Remembering the 80s – Top 26 Signs you’re stuck in the 80s – Echo Staff Favorite 80s Memories – Up close and personal with Smalltown Poets – Opinion & Editorial – The difference between hot and beautiful – Echo Staff Position Available For Spring Semester: – Letters to the Editor – barefootfully… – Last week for Boltz art showing – Quality of new author’s novel debatable – Audio Adrenaline Some Kind of Zombie Forefront Records – Basketball underway as cross country finishes up – Volleyball ranked 10th in NAIA – Correction: – Football goes out with a bang – Scott Smiley Athlete of the Week
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The Echo: November 14, 1997
Taylor University
Yost calls attention to Taylor’s recycling needs – What products does Taylor recycle? – Reduce Reuse Recycle at Taylor – Quilt to symbolize diversity – Rice Pilaf makes campus-wide debut – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Finding new things in forgotten places – Gold stars and a superficial lesson in Latin – Silent helpers go (un)noticed in music building – Opinion & Editorial – Local gift shop closing its doors – Quotation Corner – Letters to the Editor – As Iron Sharpens Iron – Satellite Soul Satellite Soul Forefront Records – Taylor Jazz Ensemble grooves at this Wednesday’s fall concert – Shadowlands sells out; extra show approved – Mountain bike club wins division title; Equestrian places third – Kari Knudsen, Amy Steinfield & Erica Barnett Athletes of the Week – Volleyball team MCC champs
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The Echo: November 7, 1997
Taylor University
Leadership conference draws students to campus – Frances Ewbank Colloquium to features study of Lewis and Friends – SAC plans trip to Indianapolis on Sunday – Kappa Delta Pi to sponsor speaker – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Adjusting to a new home away from home – Statistics about the Class of ’01 – Opinion & Editorial – A lesson in critical thinking – Use caution, common sense around campus – Follow-up on Internet filtering at Taylor – Letters to the Editor – Jon Stanley Student Body President – Movies with Mr. moon – Gattaca – Rebecca St. James Christmas Forefront Records – Symphonic band presents fall concert in Rediger Auditorium – Sarah Jahn Concert Cancelled – Women’s Basketball Preview – Equestrian club shows – Soccer tournaments in full swing – Volleyball 37-1, ranked 11th in NAIA – Sarah Nederveld Athlete of the Week
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The Echo: October 24, 1997
Taylor University
Record number to attend Parents Weekend – Shadowlands, colloquium to run concurrently – Health center recommends flu shots for students – Fair brings representatives from seminaries to Taylor – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Upland’s First Sammy Morris Scholars Given Rare Opportunity – Opinion & Editorial – A quick-fix faith – Christianity and culture: a delicate balance – Letters to the Editor – Why would anyone not want to filter? – Well-known poet offers new essays collection – Movies with Mr. moon – The latest from the author of The Jesus I Never Knew – Sixpence None the Richer Sixpence None the Richer Squint Entertainment – Steven Curtis Chapman Greatest Hits Sparrow Records – Classical guitarist to grace the Rediger stage – Football ranked 22nd in NAIA poll – Jody Thompson Athlete of the week – Men’s cross country second, women’s sixth at Little State
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The Echo: October 10, 1997
Taylor University
Urban studies and three-year degree programs for TUFW – LTC is refined; dance and jurisdiction policies clarified – Faculty forums address contemporary issues – Seminar series to explore origins – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Welcome Home – The class of 1947 – Morris open house, prayer breakfast highlight Homecoming weekend – Taylor: a shared experience, a common faith, a legacy of learning – Tonight’s Collage Concert showcases music department talent – Homecoming 1997 – Opinion & Editorial – Learning to be childlike – WTUR: meeting people where they are – Letters to the Editor – Jon Stanley Student Body President – Adam Nevins: Stepping into the rushing water – Fernando Ortega This Bright Hour Myrrh Records – Trojans defeat 25th ranked St. Ambrose 17-14 – Program Guide – Taylor tennis second in MCC – Shawn Flanary Athlete of the Week
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The Echo: October 3, 1997
Taylor University
ICC Spirit Week set to begin Mon. – Taylor men plan to ‘Stand in the Gap’ – Intramural injuries cause for concern – Lewis seminar planned for Spring – Literary magazine, Parnassus, incorporates new features – Local case of meningitis alerts public to disease – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Hart slated for Sat. evening coffeehouse – Movies with Mr. moon – time travel with Mr. moon – Keaggy, King, Denté Invention Sparrow Records – Cheri Keaggy What Matters Most Sparrow Records – Upcoming Concerts and Release Dates – Did we miss something? – Exercise incognito – Opinion & Editorial – Breaking the mainstream – The life goes on and so much the song – Questions raised about WTUR’s new format – Letters to the Editor – Guest Column from Israel – Volleyball improves to 19-1 – Bryan Flora Athlete of the Week – Cross country men with IWU Invitational
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The Echo: September 26, 1997
Taylor University
Students overload the VSX – State treasurer announces new college savings account – Jewish holiday celebrates new year – PDS creates education connection – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Heaven gains a true ragamuffin – Rich Mullins Discography – Chatting with the Webmaster – The making of a student body president – Opinion & Editorial – Integrating technology: a struggle – WWJD bracelets can have powerful impact – Letters to the Editor – Jon Stanley Student Body President – Miss Angie 100 Million Eyeballs Myrrh Records – Upcoming Concerts and Release Dates – Next Week… – Coming Soon… – Fall sports underway; Trojans toughin’ it out – Football record now 2-0 – Athlete of the Week Englishman tam Smith – Next Week’s Highlights…
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The Echo: September 19, 1997
Taylor University
Students, administration work together – Community Outreach offers variety of ministries – Personal Touch Staff changes name – SAC to host (X)treme games next week – Psychology Club hopes to benefit majors – Professor receives grant money; sets up website for applied social statistics class – Focus of retreat is urban ministry – Natoinal News – International News – State News – Campus Calendar – Climbing the tree of life – humble beginnings, servanthood, picture puzzles – Opinion & Editorial – WWJD: What is the true message? – Clearing up confusion over online catalog – A view from beyond the village border – Letters to the Editor – TV or not TV? …That is the question – Jars of Clay Much Afraid Essential Records – Amy Grant Behind the Eyes Myrrh Records – Upcoming concerts and release dates – Comedy improv comes to Taylor… with a side of “Rice Pilaf” – Football wins season opener – Cross Country hosts Invitational – Volleyball still undefeated; men’s and women’s soccer hold even records in conference play – Fast Football Facts – Special Information
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The Echo: September 12, 1997
Taylor University
Secular music approved, added to WTUR playlist – New computers make online research easier – CLEP tests for credit offered in a variety of subjects – Leadership symposium series focuses on Christ – International News – National News – State News – Campus Calendar – Forgiving the unforgiveable – The Echoing Green Hope Spring Eternal MYX Records – PFR The Late Great PFR Vireo Records – Upcoming concerts & release dates – Famous pianist to perform at Taylor – Opinion & Editorial – Sticks and stones – WTUR: The new rock integration – Echo Position Available – Letters to the Editor – Life at the Top of the Mountain – barefootfully… – Speak Out – Women’s volleyball undefeated – 50 Years of Taylor Football – Next Week’s Highlights…
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The Echo: September 5, 1997
Taylor University
Progress continues with new Morris and Capital Campaign – Residence halls to receive direct Internet link – Taylor welcomes new faculty, staff – Renewal speaker will focus on Christian unity – Taylor campus receives summer face-lift – Labor Day thanks – Letters to the Editor – Jumping Bean offers more than a cup of joe – Water main break leaves town dry Thursday night – Echo Positions Available – Fall sports: Trojan teams gear up for new season – Next week in sports…