The 2000-2001 volume of The Echo, Taylor University’s newspaper.
-
The Echo: May 18, 2001
Taylor University
Taylathon still the greatest spectacle in [TU] racing – Burden recipient of the distinguished professor award – Taylor’s U2 ‘worship’ sickens Duck – Professor thanks students – An editor’s (short) memoir – Art students get real world practice – Vinnie picks the summer Blockbusters – Tennis seasons end on positive swing – Track gears up for NAIA Championship
-
The Echo: May 11, 2001
Taylor University
Students involved in crash – Economic slowdown not cause for senior worry – Sharing a day with the grandparents – Retraction – Athlete disheartened by alumnus’ letter – Professor offers explanation for lack of chapel attendance – Why play when you have sports movies? – Good food keeps Marion eatery flying – Seniors’ friendship a home run – Softball morale strong to the end
-
The Echo: May 4, 2001
Taylor University
Going hungry to help – The faith-based initiative and First Amendment face-off – Faculty’s dedication to chapel attendance in question – IDF not worthy of student support – ‘Driven’ not enough to get you going – A [lacrosse] force to be reckoned with – Baseball needs to ‘regain focus’
-
The Echo: April 27, 2001
Taylor University
Family values ‘bountiful’ in spring play – Math team places second in the annual Indiana Collegiate Mathematics Contest – There’s more than corn in Indiana – Alumnus disappointed in behavior – Misfits – Conversations at the ‘Bean’ – Track team triumphs in invitational – Softball’s struggling – Baseball splits
-
The Echo: April 20, 2001
Taylor University
Students develop satellite for third-world countries – Getting Ready For Youth Conference – Working together for the Earth – Campus should be open to revival – Integrity essential to our generation – Japanese art displayed in Galleria – Leave TV for a book – Baseball ‘hitting the ball well as a team’ – Golf looks to get back on track
-
The Echo: April 6, 2001
Taylor University
Inauguration celebrates new presidency – New student body president looks to develop a ‘purpose-driven TSO’ – Students forgo the beach and devote spring break to missions – Students become lobbyists for Sudan in Washington D.C. – Trojan softball gets a break in Daytona
-
The Echo: March 16, 2001
Taylor University
Relational Enrichment a time for growth – NSCL encourages students to examine motives for leadership – TSO urges responsible voting on Tuesday – The Duck gives stereotypical advice – Are the ‘Candles’ out for director’s illustrious career? – Misfits – ‘The Mexican’ receives a ‘muy bien’ review – Baseball in like a lion, out like a lamb – Track teams ready to run at IWU
-
The Echo: March 9, 2001
Taylor University
Making our parents’ music relevant again – Nobel Peace Prize nominee speaks out against sanctions on Iraq – Presidential hopefuls full of passion for TU – Volunteers and prayer essential to Youth Conference success – Over the Rhine remains unchanged – Looking for a new movie to rent? – Softball looks for good year with young team – Athletes of the Week – March Madness – Lacrosse season off and running
-
The Echo: March 2, 2001
Taylor University
Gyertson and Kesler join in television interview – Student body president election in full gear with new rules – Men’s Conference to provide practical yet challenging spiritual lessons – Lilly Grant awarded to Taylor – Griffin’s five-day forecast – World News – National News – State News – Are Taylor students rushing to the altar? – Materialism: Keeping perspective – Wanna be a big shot on campus? – Women’s Conference – Advice on voting from the Prez – Litter helps urban homesickness – E-mail saves a buck or two – Has the Dave Matthews Band sold out with its new Everyday? – Russians share music and culture – Internet radio’s the new wave – Trojan baseball prepares for spring – Featured Athlete – A stellar season for the Ladies
-
The Echo: February 23, 2001
Taylor University
‘Boys Next Door’ opens tonight – Taylor’s administration faces structural reorganization – Financial Aid form deadline approaches – Clinton pardons cause much speculation – Bored? Here’s a few ‘Handy’ hints – Can you survive reality TV? – Nate Su plays at IWU – Trojans end season with tough loss – Featured Athlete – Lady Trojans still have shot at victory
-
The Echo: February 16, 2001
Taylor University
Senate focuses attention on several campus improvements – Campus mourns death of Moyer; celebrates his ‘extraordinary’ life – Science through the eyes of faith – Economic slowdown could mean unemployment increase – A Romantic Evening – Griffin’s five-day forecast – World News – National News – State News – J-Term trips offer more than just class credit – Cultural activities designed to bring worlds together – A landscape built with castles, legends and opportunities – Being impatient at the mountain – The Duck’s long-awaited return – A letter from the Editor – Chocolat not as sweet as it could be – Vinnie’s Ratings – Bowser and Jones bring rootsy folk to TU – Basketball teams look to end on high note – Athlete of the Week – Meadors is the (new) man
-
The Echo: December 8, 2000
Taylor University
Merry Christmas Happy New Year
Nativity scene secured; Stoops has high hopes of it staying put – Money woes changes student plans – ‘Fandango’ still a go – Griffin’s five-day forecast – Weather in brief – Christmas provides time for worship – Love creates Taylor’s own soap opera – Enjoying a night on the town – Giving Christmas gifts that show you care – Residence halls open their doors to Christmas – Healthy living is key to test-taking – Professor responds to issue of body art – Questions help to reveal clarity in ‘muddy waters’ – Student discusses pagan roots of tattooing – Social Work major encourages students to ‘do something’ – Christ replaced with neon cross – Men break even after Malone College Tournametn – Lady Trojans down Tri-State in final seconds
-
The Echo: December 1, 2000
Taylor University
‘Film2k’ presents itself as an Oscar-worthy event – New twists added to traditional Christmas banquet – TU employee dedicates herself to ‘newborns in need’ – MCC sponsors culture-conscious Christmas event – Griffin’s five-day forecast – World News – National News – State News – Piercings and tattoos no longer signs of rebellion – Seniors dread the upcoming job search – Celebrating Christ’s birth with consumerism – Sleep deprivation drives students to caffeine – What do you want on your tombstone? – SAC coffeehouses misrepresent students’ tastes – New release shatters expectations – Vinnie’s Ratings – Arena rock makes its resurrection – Men’s basketball battles in holiday invitational – Lady Trojans bring the stuffing over Thanksgiving
-
The Echo: November 17, 2000
Taylor University
Women’s BYOC fellowship offers warm drinks, encourages vulnerability – Helping area children find holiday happiness – Programming competition makes Taylor a winner – Professor’s office a ‘perfect mess’ of memories – NCMSLC fosters racial awareness – What are you thankful for? – Ag Silver to play two area shows – Where are people spending their movie money? – Basketball teams aspire for a successful year – Taylor University basketball: Men and women show stability
-
The Echo: November 10, 2000
Taylor University
Bush sweeps Taylor vote in historic election – ‘All I needed to know’ lends humor to serious lessons – Director of Student Programs responds to Election Fest Coverage – HSLC faces forward – Griffin’s five-day forecast – Pop duo ‘takes snapshots of life’ – Management class switches to service – Men’s, women’s X-country finish third at MCC meet – Trojan Football drops 73-10 game to St. Ambrose Bees – Sports in Brief
-
The Echo: November 3, 2000
Taylor University
Opinions more plentiful than students at SAC event – New online registration process implemented for spring – Christians should express their voice through voting – Voter apathy presents problem in upcoming election – Lighthouse trips span the globe – Film2K pursues truth and beauty – Men’s lacrosse gears up for their season with fall tournament – Taylor University Athletics: Soccer and cross-country come to a close
-
The Echo: October 27, 2000
Taylor University
Taylor’s talent takes the stage at 90s Night – Taylor mourns death of Ardis Smith – Faculty forum enlightens students about voting – Lewis’ letters get new home – Griffin’s five-day forecast – Forum explains history of Middle East crisis – PROBE finale celebrates end of freshman orientation – Urban legends pique local interest – ENS and EPA partner up for wetland study – Chorale’s trip abroad an unexpected worship experience – College Republicans emphasize civic duties – Finding God’s plan isn’t an easy task – Student sees need for Christian transparency – Letter to the Editor – Bebo brings music and humor to Taylor – No faith found in ‘Lost Souls’ – Taylor volleyball returns from fall break with tournament win – Taylor University football falls to a disappointing 2-5 record
-
The Echo: October 13, 2000
Taylor University
Parents’ Weekend a fun family affair – Senate eyes new and old projects – SAC Spelling Bee – First financial seminar offered by TSO a successful endeavor – Urban Exposure weekend planned for Fall Break – Griffin’s five-day forecast – Newest Israeli conflict needs prayer – Huamn life takes precident when voting – Going from parent and child to closest of friends – ETC director triumphs over adversity – Exploring Upland’s many household names – Multi-Cultural Council presents T.U. with a world of opportunities – ‘Almost Famous’ receives a top rating – Billboard Top Ten – Vinnie’s Ratings – Christian music pays tribute to Bob Briner – Web-based magazines replace traditional text – Lady Trojan soccer looks for third straight win – Volleyball downs Huntington – Taylor University Athletics: An Overview
-
The Echo: October 6, 2000
Taylor University
Journalist integrates rock and religion – Habitat for Humanity helps eliminate poverty in Grant County – Open house held in honor of new library director – Cell phones defy common courtesy – Fashion: how we view ourselves and our faith – Chameleon 6: Playing jazz with an edge – New pill makes abortion easier than ever – Football team easily handles Homecoming opponent – Volleyball fails to Marian – Men’s tennis completes season 10-0
-
The Echo: September 29, 2000
Taylor University
Airband makes a survivor of ‘Georgia’ – Homecoming activities offer time to renew friendships – Liberated Wailing Wall shares Messianic message – Students say changes improve voicemail system – Symposium brings new thoughts on servant leadership – Class of 1950 remembers Taylor of old – International SCRAM-ble – Race is just another difference in love – TWO reaches past Upland – Complacency in a wealthy America – Taylor Alumna’s call to action on partial birth abortions – Letter to the Editor – ‘I like girls that wear Abercrombie and Fitch…’ – What is your favorite fall fashion? – Taylor football looks to get serious after two straight losses – Volleyball and soccer gain wins and gear up for next week’s play
-
The Echo: September 22, 2000
Taylor University
Search ends with few answers – Folk dance clinic to be held this weekend in Rediger – New policies help regulate parking problems – X-Games play up unusual sports – Prayer is platform for freshman ICC – Voting made easy – Griffin’s five-day forecast – Taylor goes one-on-one with Upland Elementary – International SCRAMble – Taylor takes a look back to its beginnings – Students share outside comfort zone – Correction – Christ and culture collide on Taylor’s campus – Look for spiritual answers to practical questions – FTC demands responsibility from Hollywood – Faded Edge combines music and ministry – Trojan track and field standout shoots for gold in Sydney – Taylor Volleyball comes out on top in home matchup with Grace
-
The Echo: September 15, 2000
Taylor University
Trojans win the wheel once more – Taylor maintains status in top three liberal arts college s—Books about ‘Grapes’ fruit of professor’s labor – Speaker to students: you are ‘gold among gravel’ – Griffin’s five-day forecast – Barnes to head Parnassus – Happy Medium: a freshman welcome – Approach gaps in your Christian worldview with caution – Coffeehouse capitalists compete for customers – Taylor alumna goes back to her roots for charity – Diversity: finally an accurate label for Taylor – Regatta build-a-boat sure to make a splash – Lucy!Lucy! fits the bill for fine & casual dining – Fall TV line-up is out with the old, in with the new – ‘The Watcher’ a kinder, gentler killer movie – Vinnie’s Ratings – 14 ways to procrastinate – Jarheads and Maddawgs finish strong in Invitational – Men’s and women’s soccer square off against Indiana Wesleyan
-
The Echo: September 8, 2000
Taylor University
D.C. pastor to be featured for Spiritual Renewal Week – Voice mail system causes student frustration – Spiegel awarded for leadership – Accountability acts as foundation for new billing system – Presidential hopefuls post platforms – Griffin’s five-day forecast – Wengatz men traverse ‘beyond the veil’ – Calcutta prime example of India’s need for missions – TCA students take pride in new year and new ministries – Reason not a substitute for faith at Taylor – Servanthood and humility prevail in Colorado – Thank you – Coffee house concert packs Union – Eminem & ‘N Sync dominate VMAs – Men’s and women’s tennis serve losses to Grace – Athletics: An overview – ~Attention~
-
The Echo: September 1, 2000
Taylor University
Campus mourns loss of health center director – Gyertson shares vision for Taylor – TSO plans activities, changes for campus – Grants equal thousands in improvements – Griff’s five-day forecast – New faculty, staff join roster for 2000-01 – Summer’s Napster debate still sizzles – Why didn’t anyone tell ME that?! – A Letter to the Editor – Taylor’s new first lady excited for changes – Learning support center offers needed assistance to all students – Freshmen: What did you forget to bring to Taylor? – What has been your most embarrassing moment so far? – Vinnie’s Drive-in Preview – Upcoming Campus Events – Taylor bans Napster service – Vinnie’s Ratings – taylor football: The tradition continues… – Athletics: An overview