Historical Context Statement
The Ringenberg Archives & Special Collections of Taylor University makes a variety of historical materials publicly available to the Taylor community, scholarly researchers, and the general public. Some of these materials may include content (e.g., images, negative stereotypes, language) that viewers find objectionable for a variety of reasons. It is important for viewers to consider the time period and historical context in which the materials were created when consulting historical materials.
Resources exist to aid viewers in contextualizing historical materials (e.g., a list of questions to consider when putting sources into historical context from the University of Minnesota).
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The Echo: May 3, 2002
Taylor University
Final Spring Issue
Students protest off-campus housing policy – Campus safety addresses speeding around the loop – 3D game engine earns student second place in Indiana – Taylor University administration looks into M-term – Griffin’s Five-Day Forecast – Brotherhood celebrates ‘Christmas in April’ – Taylor professors retire, leave legacy with community – Jumping Bean owner runs for county office – Taylor freshman produces CD, looks to record second – Key to ending Mid-East crisis lies in broken UN resolution – Letter to the Editor: Off-campus housing policies anger students – Letters to the Editor – ‘Royal’ fun starts this weekend at Taylor – Why God doesn’t hate R-rated movies: a student’s opinion – Senior Art Exhibit – The manifesto of a departing senior – Men’s lacrosse earns honors – Gymnastics and baseball mixing – Intramural softball in full swing
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The Echo: April 26, 2002
Taylor University
Student to represent Taylor in national equestrian competition – Taylor students get rid of trash in neighboring community – Taylor couple opens home, hearts to MKs – Student’s life overseas fuels passion for women’s rights – ‘Mi Pueblo’ is a saucy, spicy delight – Why I hate Hollywood when it comes to sequels – Jason Harrod brings east coast folk songs to Upland – Leaps & Bounds: Track easily wins home invite – The Ultimate Update – Drafting a long Saturday – Trojan lacrosse loses vicariously
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The Echo: April 19, 2002
Taylor University
Campus ‘Encounters’ Youth Conference – Dorms in process of getting sprinkler systems – Parents’ insurance often covers students’ property – Rice Pilaf performs to the sound of laughter – Griffin’s Five-Day Forecast – Kijankos find new home in Taylor community – Jamie Oliver: Taylor athletics’ own ‘superfan’ – Taylor professors form ‘Quadrivium,’ record CD – Lend a ‘Helping Hand’ by buying thrift store clothes – Oprah, ‘Queen of Talk’: The latest in spiritual fashion – Response to Blackboard – Letter to the Editor: God: our fortress, our protection, our stronghold – Letters to the Editor – Creepy, freaky ‘Frailty’ – Senior Art Exhibit – ‘Changing Lanes’ shifts into high gear – Taylor’s TV sitcom generates laughs – Cosgrove & Rogers Movie Rating System – Lacrosse can only watch and wait – Track team ready to run in ruby slippers
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The Echo: April 12, 2002
Taylor University
Women part of new Taylathon tradition – Ravi Zacharias to speak at National Leadership Conference – Campus Pastor search update – Taylor hosts and places first in programming competition – Middle East in midst of turmoil after 13 day offensive – Rice Pilaf around the loop – Griffin’s Five-Day Forecast – Taylor student ‘big sister’ to pregnant teens – The man behind the e-mails: Robert Craton speaks – Rafting down the Mississippi: not your typical summer job – Rafting down the Mississippi: not your typical summer job – Blackboard separates students, profs – Letter to the Editor: Derogatory statements about women are insensitive – Letter to the Editor: Abortion and naturalism – Letters to the Editor – Ministering through prayer, music & testimony – Senior Art Exhibits – Football league going ‘Crazy’ in Italy – Conference title in men’s lacrosse-hairs – A Thursday afternoon home run derby – Improving and winning becoming common for women’s lacrosse
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The Echo: April 5, 2002
Taylor University
Brown Collection moved to library – Campus Pastor candidate interviews – Math team places third – In Memory – Letter to the Editor: Do you know what you’re eating? A question of animals and ethics – Editor’s Note – Softball ready to swing at MCC – Off-Campus wins A-league final
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The Echo: March 15, 2002
Taylor University
Sinatra and Zeppelin on the same stage – Griffin’s Five-day Forecast – ‘Originality’ aim of coffeehouse – Letter to the Editor: Ready-made personal lords and saviors, and the crazy, plastic Jesus – Letter to the Editor: Missed opportunity – Letters to the Editor – Best of 2001: Neville’s top ten movie picks – Senior Art Exhibits – The Oscars: who should win, who will? – Track runnin’ down a dream – Bracketology - the study of Cinderellas
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The Echo: March 8, 2002
Taylor University
Eleven channels proposed to replace ESPN – Search committee considering eight candidates for campus pastor – Changes in foundational documents recommended to Gyertson – Parking in a tight spot – Taylor coaching legacy dies at 81 – Men’s Conference – Women’s Conference – The brain drain: Indiana college grads hit the road – SBP-elect shares his past and vision for Taylor’s future – Letter to the Editor: Thankful for Taylor – Letter to the Editor: Finding a new diversity in the household – Should Christians laugh with ‘Will & Grace’? – In love with Wrigley – Intramural Standings – Trojan lacrosse an ‘overlooked rookie’
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The Echo: March 1, 2002
Taylor University
C.S. Lewis and Friends host swell-known speaker – Sex and the Village at Taylor – Taylor students represent Saudi Arabia in Mock UN – Presidential elections near – Griffin’s Five-Day Forecast – Building a budget for a smooth financial future – Mob mentality encourages community – Letter to the Editor: Attitude toward college marriages should be cause for concern – ‘Body Image Awareness’ hits home, makes some think – Letter to the Editor: Taylor men called to be “tender warriors” – Columns versus letters to the editor – Letters to the Editor – The battle for the ‘Best Picture’ Oscar – The Grammys offer some unexpected surprises – Cosgrove & Rogers Movie Rating System – Mezza Luna serves up a culinary delight – Upland Pops and Sound of Music Sing-a-long hit all the right notes – Northern exposure to a national pastime – A team says ‘Thank you, Taylor’
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The Echo: February 22, 2002
Taylor University
Students to gain awareness of body image – Thousands of dollars in property stolen – Griffin’s Five-day Forecast – Inside The Race – Letter to the Editor: No manipulation, emotion a necessary part of spiritual life – Letters to the Editor – Black History Month: reflection and celebration – A student in December, a lecturer in February – Black History Month: next week’s activities – The practice of yoga: occultic or just relaxing? – Staying single and happy in a romantic society – Thinking ‘happy thoughts’ with ‘Peter Pan’ – ‘Over the Rhine’ mellows out Taylor – Lady Trojans ready for Round Two – Spring Media Schedule – ‘Boys of Spring’ return – Conference Champions! – Olympic Medal Winnings
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The Echo: February 15, 2002
Taylor University
Campus prays ‘Jabez’ for Spiritual Renewal – Women get their time to shine in annual forum – Clarification – The Gospel According to the Simpsons – Letter to the Editor: What happens when one cannot be vulnerable? – Letter to the Editor: Emotional manipulation – Letters to the Editor – Olson Hall plans night of coffee, art – Senior Art Exhibits – Like the Jeffersons, movin’ on up – For all the marbles – Olympics Medal Count
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The Echo: February 8, 2002
Taylor University
Taylor loses friend and family member – Tuition on the rise to provide more financial aid – Memorial gifts and prayer – A marriage twenty years in the making – Lighthouse trip to Czech Republic opens eyes, changes lives – Non-specific female – Valentine Dinner Concert – Petition to the president – Letters to the Editor – Trojans handle pressure from ‘Cats – The NFL preaching to the press
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The Echo: November 30, 2001
Taylor University
Holiday Edition
Terrorism forces Lighthouse to change plans – Dr. G’s second annual Christmas Fandango – Taliban nearly defeated at cost of American life – Holiday Travel Tips – Griffin’s Five-Day Forecast – A peek into the life of Christmas traditions – A few of our favorite Christmas things… – Ebenezer Scrooge no more, fill your pockets with wealth galore – Television won’t fade to black – Wait for Christmas morning – Letter to the Editor – Letters to the Editor – Letters to the Editor – Stars shine bright on Film Fest night – Senior Art Exhibition – Taylor Musicians Make a Joyful Noise – Coach Patterson reaches another milestone – The sound of silence rings true for basketball team
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The Echo: November 16, 2001
Taylor University
Leaders train leaders through experience – CBN, 700 Club features Taylor – Gift drive to help with giving for poor families – ‘The Bean’ is jumping with a new look – Letters to the Editor – Letters to the Editor – Ready to rumble: Basketball seasons open – Football team one flinch from victory in final home game – Men’s Team Roster – Women’s Team Roster
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The Echo: November 9, 2001
Taylor University
Thank You Mission Representatives
New York trip catches 700 Club’s attention – Oliver North at IWU – WOW turns minds towards missions – Letters to the Editor – Letters to the Editor – ‘Hamlet’ brings Shakespeare to life – Movie Review: ‘Monsters, Inc.’ – Cosgrove & Rogers Movie Rating System – Movin’ on up: Volleyball ranked 9 in nation – Yogi was right about it being over
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The Echo: November 2, 2001
Taylor University
New director ready to address ethnic issues – My Generation Night – Men to fight the ‘good fight’ – Asociated Press: War on Terrorism Update – Wedding bells ring 00 Letters to the Editor – Taylathon poll result – New Opinion Editor – For Sale: Phurst West Wengatz’s Men – Farrelly brothers show beauty in Shallow Hal – Glenda Kirkland comes to TU – For U2 fans, the goal is elevation – Aerosmith Rocks the Crowd at Conseco – Appreciating Senior Athletes – Women dealt tough loss – Getting the ‘W’ – This Week’s Sporting Events
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The Echo: October 26, 2001
Taylor University
Taylor University mourns loss of Katrina Wahl – Anthrax scare at DC – Gerig hosts disaster drill over break – A series of tributes to Katrina Wahl – Letters to the Editor – Letters to the Editor – Doing the math and breaking it down – This Weekend’s Sporting Events
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The Echo: October 12, 2001
Taylor University
Taylor tuition center of student struggles – The loop may become memorial to past leadership – Modelle Metcalf honored in groundbreaking celebration – Homecoming unites past and present – Griffin’s Five-Day Forecast – Connecting students with Taylor resources – Taylor University Organizational Chart August 1, 2001 – Mirror, mirror on the wall, is Taylor fairest of them all? – Letter to the Editor: “sexist prejudices” at Taylor – Taylathon poll – Letters to the Editor – New program combines faith and music – Travis provides entertainment in Cincinnati – Movie Review: “Don’t Say A Word” – Big Blue Sky Tour Comes To Taylor – Men’s soccer putting things together for title run – Final standings for women’s and men’s intramural football – Football team gets first victory in classic bout – This Week’s Sporting Events
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The Echo: October 5, 2001
Taylor University
Gerig breaks ten years of airband silence – New Jumping Bean owners have taste for ministry – Indecent exposure incidents increase in number – America ready for action and aid – Griffin’s Five-Day Forecast – 2001 Homecoming Events – Letters to the Editor – Letters to the Editor – Taylor family relies on God’s Word for strength – Centre Morris appoints new leaders – TU students volunteer in NYC – Reflections on the Taylor trip to New York – Amusement parks provide festive fall fun – Upcoming Indiana Concerts: -- Women’s soccer winning without healthy starters – This Week’s Sporting Events – Magic number? Volleyball might have one – Three Great Letters – If at fourth you don’t succeed
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The Echo: September 28, 2001
Taylor University
Safety on Taylor campus reevaluated – SAC and ICC join forces for a day of fun and exercise – Letters to the Editor – Letters to the Editor – Glitter lacks sparkle at the box office – Tennis is conference champs – Struggling Trojans to begin conference schedule – This Week’s Sporting Events
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The Echo: September 21, 2001
Taylor University
Wounded nation prepares for war – Multicultural Council to undergo major changes – Nimda virus infects computers around the world – Taylor observes National Day of Prayer – The Echo Wants You! – Cookie Poll – Griffin’s Five-day Forecast – World News – National News – State News – Taylor and Anderson bond at tailgate party – What defines a Wengatz man? – Tragedy found me hiding in the cornfields – Letters to the editor – Letters to the Editor – Entertainment industry affected by cornfields – Senior Art Shows – Volleyball kill-ing opponents in and out of MCC – In search of answers – Men’s soccer still undefeated in conference – Fun for everyone; intramural football begins – This Week’s Sporting Events
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The Echo: September 14, 2001
Taylor University
Taylor torn over national terrorism – A time to mourn, A Time to Act – Force, Order and Justice – The Lessons We Learn – A Wake Up Call of Hate – Learning the Hard Way – Campus Opinion Poll – Letter to the Editor – Letters to the Editor – Thunder and lightning, Anderson frightening – Men’s lacrosse accepted into new conference
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The Echo: September 7, 2001
Taylor University
Fitness Center gets a new look for the new year – Taylor University second once again – Public indecency on campus – Summer camp for teachers – Remembering the ones you love – Independent thinking – ‘It’s Like Taylor University Woodstock’ – Captain Corelli’s Mandolin is out of time – Women’s tennis win first two masters – Taylor’s community falls short in fan participation at sporting events – We Want You! – This Week’s Sporting Events
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The Echo: August 31, 2001
Taylor University
Taylor University takes the ‘Plunge’ – Samuel Morris and Wengatz go ‘under the knife’ – Where to find the most inexpensive books – New branch of TSO deals with faith and culture – Achieving the ultimate Taylor experience – Speak your mind – Have an Opinion? – Silver Platter Syndrome – Taylor’s football team needs T.L.C. – This Week’s Sporting Events – Women’s soccer shuts-out Tri-State 4-0 for first home win
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The Echo: August 24, 2001
Taylor University
Welcome class of 2005!
Construction changes Taylor’s scenery – Construction in Taylor Cyberspace – Solutions for e-trouble – Taylor lingo… things to know – Fun within the cornfields – Another year of camp? – All pass through nervousness to business – Kindness that heaps coals of fire – Men’s tennis is back in the saddle again – Hey kids, here’s the Taylor athletics info you need!