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  The Echo: May 15, 2009

  Taylor University

  Closing chapters, opening doors – In Brief – TUFW transition making progress – “Almost Famous” is almost here – Envision Film Festival – Taylor to-do list includes bandwidth, phones – The Bubble – Summer of service brings classroom to life – World Voices – Killer croc inspires fear and legends – Around the World in 30 Seconds – 2008-2009 A Year in Review – Talkin’ ‘bout Ch-Ch-Changes! – Blake’s Summer Playlist – Don’t Bomb Your Spring Finals – Dr. Ricke: The music, the man – Movies Features – Film vision 2016 – Pop Culture – r3views – WTUR: Closure in Moscow – Music: Losing Sleep – Web: Task.fm – Hopefully disappointed – Life Beyond the Bubble – The undue value of an image – Mailbox – History made, Trojans come home – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Fourth of track & field to advance to Nationals – Athletes of the Year

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  The Echo: May 8, 2009

  Taylor University

  Swine flu strategy in place – In Brief – New graduation speaker selected – Trojans crowned conference champs – Coming soon: meet the class of 2013 – Combining community and competition – The Bubble – Mosaic celebrates international flavor – World Voices – Instable Pakistan could spell trouble for the U.S. and world – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Mr. TU – The Families. – The Class. – Cinco de Mayo! – The Roll – Save Our Shows – r3views – WTUR: Paper Route – Books: “The Informers” – Music: podiobooks.com – Jumping off point – Mailbox – Stranger than fiction: bad news – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Heritage weekend hosts volleyball celebration – Athlete of the Week – Men 6th, women 11th at NCCAA

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  The Echo: May 1, 2009

  Taylor University

  Marion Meijer officially opens – In Brief – Students consider graduate schools – Arthur Hodson: the gift of a lifetime – A look back at Social Justice Week – The Bubble – ‘Swine flu’ raises pandemic fears – World Voices – Moeschberger selected for South African ‘public theology’ conference – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Prince Kaboo Crew Men of Morris – Foundation – Sammy II – The Brotherhood… and the Doctrine of the Triumvirate – Penthouse: an option for residency – Ladies and Gentlemen… The Snake – TV Feature – South Park Season 13 – This week in pop culture – r3views – WTUR: Kevin Devine – Theatre: Smoke on the Mountain – Music: My Favorite Highway – Time for a diet – Mailbox – A call to stand united – Six Trojans named All-MCC – Trojan Sports Weekly Schedule – Rugby team joins the scrum at TU – Athlete of the Week – Softball rounds off spring season

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  The Echo: April 24, 2009

  Taylor University

  Campus Police address thefts – Shane Claiborne to speak for justice – In Brief – Butler conference brings scholars together – Experimental course gets students’ touch – Walking the walk – Sigma Beta Treasure Hunt – “Smoke” brings humorous change of pace – The Bubble – English classes welcome immigrants – World Voices – International Mosaic highlights diversity – New study abroad programs – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Twitter – You are now entering the Twittersphere! – Unbound: Zondervan visits the future – Noise Youth Conference 2009 – ‘State of Play’ brings newspapers back to life – This week in pop culture – r3views – WTUR: Manchester Orchestra – Books: The Road – Music: Empire of the Sun – iWorship – Obama’s weak diplomacy – It’s time for a revolution – Mailbox – Trojans accept St. Francis split – From the floor to the field: Paulus to play QB – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Athlete of the week – LAX clutches win with character

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  The Echo: April 17, 2009

  Taylor University

  Seasons Project draws a crowd – Habecker’s home to receive an upgrade – In Brief – Professor joins National Literature board – “Whitewater Times Strategy” helps navigate tough economy – The Envision Film Festival – NSLC takes on media, politics – The Bubble – Piracy: a 21st century problem – World Voices – Study abroad in Spain creates new powers – Around the World in 30 Seconds – What’s the Deal with Gerig – Fightin’ FOSO – Gerig’s Greatness – Does this Make Me Look Fat? – Music Feature – Seasons: student album release – This week in pop culture – r3views – WTUR: FM Static—Dear Diary – Movies: I Love You, Man – Web: Aviary – A word’s worth – Mailbox – Getting knocked conscious – Trojans command conference – MVP Breakdown: Setting the record straight – Softball falls to Foresters – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Athlete of the Week

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  The Echo: April 3, 2009

  Taylor University

  Jabali Afrika gets students moving – Business meets art on ReadeAvenue – In Brief – Senior art students find group support – Alum speaks on sustainability – Prayer Chapel wins award – The Bubble – Learning in dirt and tuxedos – World Voices – A world away in Michigan – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Youth Conference 2009 – A weekend preview – What can you do about it? – Fun facts about YC – The Reject Show (a benefit for YC) – Not the weed(s) – Literature Feature – When you are engulfed in laughter – This week in pop culture – r3views – WTUR: Ace Enders and a Million Different People – Web: Dinosaur Comics – Music: Decyfer Down – True political clarity – The other half – Lessons learned from church – Baseball opens MCC play – Alumni, senior, junior awarded athletic accolades – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Athlete of the Week – Bethel steals two with big hits

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  The Echo: March 13, 2009

  Taylor University

  New center closer to reality – In Brief – Upperclassmen: the (job) hunt is on – Aerospace conference comes to campus – Coffee and conversation – “Sex and the Cornfields” – The Bubble – Their mothers never loved them – World Voices – How to date internationally – Spring Break 2009 – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Olson Hall… so much more than a dorm -- The Grace Olson Scandal – Olson, Take 2—From Student to Staff – Q&A’s with Olson P.A.s – Across enemy lines: moving from English – Olson renovates more than the building – A good time to get Lost – r3views – WTUR Band of the Week – Theatre: Actors From the London Stage – Web: Wordie.org – Respecting ritual – Mailbox – Exclusive truth of the cross – Nationals loss sends Trojans home – Dreams a reality for Nationals contestants – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Athlete of the Week – Strong off-season, strong start

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  The Echo: March 6, 2009

  Taylor University

  Nostalgia Night ‘09 invades – Jordan Bolte elected SBP for ’09-10 – In Brief – Nationals not sends Trojans to Sioux City – All that is “Man Church” – “Actors form the London Stage” – The Bubble – War survivor shares bullet-proof faith – World Voices – Souphouse concocts international flavor – Around the World in 30 Seconds – They Invade! Nostalgia Night 2009 – Movies Feature – Time stands still for eager ‘Watchmen’ fans – This week in pop culture – r3views – WTUR Band of the Week – Music: The Saturdays – Entertainment: Sarah Bareilles – Art of shacking up – Faith, culture and NPB – The worst SBP ever – McLaren and political authority – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Athlete of the Week – Trojans trump Division I Butler – Softball swings into spring

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  The Echo: February 27, 2009

  Taylor University

  SBP race narrows to two – In Brief – Students not far from Cairo bombings – “Making Literature” gives perspective – Christian Ed Retreat – Wednesdays with Brian – Get to know TSO! – The Bubble – Adoption teaches unique lessons – World Voices – Around the World in 30 Seconds – The Emerging Church: Context for a conversation – The Facts – Don’t rain (boots) on my parade – Kings of unicycles (and pogos) – Entertainment Feature – Internet Video: Rx from Dr. Horrible – This week in pop culture – r3views – Music: MySpace Band of the Week – Art: Sarah Neel – Music: Red – The next leader – Faith and plurality – Get a mouthful of this – The fullness of sacrifice – Lady Trojans command floor in 1st round – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Athlete of the Week – Men’s season ends on the road – Track records slashed in race to Nationals

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  The Echo: February 20, 2009

  Taylor University

  SBP candidates speak up – 2010: Tuition increase – In Brief – Graduation ceremony moves to KSAC – A long-awaited Parnassus release party – Walking a mile for the homeless – Q&A with Rachel Sparks – The Bubble – Bushfires ravage southeast Australia – World Voices – Wheaton grad released – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Just the tip of the Berg. – Who the heck lives in Bergwall? – Berg just wants to have fun – “Did you know” about Bergwall??? – Entertainment Feature – The films of 2008 through the Oscar’s eyes – Ask the Pros – r3views – Music: MySpace Band of the Week – Movies: The Crucible – Music: Joy Ike – Achieving the vision – To all my single ladies – Worthy of remembrance – Trojans split two in tournament preparation – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Athlete of the Week – Trojans lose momentum, fall to Bethel – Track teams remain solid at IWU

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  The Echo: February 13, 2009

  Taylor University

  Upland Health Center robbed – In Brief – Student video makes impact on air – Students attend prayer breakfast in D.C. – “The Crucible” returns to Taylor stage – Creativity rewarded at competition – The Bubble – From the dungeon to Nigeria: computers – World Voices – African seeds of conflict run deep, solution will come from within – SOLD project coming to Upland – Around the World in 30 Seconds – All You Need Is Love – Taylor’s Lovebirds – Do you hat Valentine’s Day – Blake and Rachel’s Stellar V-day Mix – True Love Awaits You! – Movies Feature – The Top Romantic Comedies – Think you know pop culture? – r3views – Music: MySpace Band of the Week – Movies: Coraline – Music: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart – Farewell G-dub – Mailbox – Respect for the quiet guy – Being Puritan, being human – Trojans fall to Lancers’ powerful offense – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Mid-Season report: Big East powers slug it out – Athlete of the Week – Taylor runs show with stand-out performances

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  The Echo: February 6, 2009

  Taylor University

  New SBP announced – In Brief – Upland shines at Sundance Festival – Student attend Obama inauguration – Police training gives Reade a shot of excitement – The Bubble – Lighthouse returns with new stories – World Voices – Violence in the Holy Land – Taylor partners with Samaritan’s feet – Around the World in 30 Seconds – What happens in j-term stays in j-term – Boys on campus keep warm and get cold – A love/hate relationship: the duality of J-Term – Getting lost in LOST: four seasons in four days – Top 8 Things You Missed during J-term – Be Mine? – TV Feature – Flight of the Conchords. – POP Quiz – r3views – Music: MySpace Band of the Week – Tech: Windows 7 – Theatre: The Marriage of Figaro – Acknowledging doubt – For sale: my personhood – Kicking off with parting words – Trojans defeat Marian in MCC match – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Former Echo Sports Editor covers Super Bowl – Athlete of the Week – Trojans hold steady over tough competition

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  The Echo: December 5, 2008

  Taylor University

  Half-price for the holidays – In Brief – Christmas traditions gone missing – Visitor talks about India’s tragedies – Sing Noel Concert – Olson housekeeper retires after 27 years – The Bubble – Lighthouse students ready to go – World Voices – Ecuador opens doors – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Christmastime is here – Under the Mistletoe – Top 10 Christmas Song iTunes Playlists – Happy New Year’s Resolutions – Save Your Pennies – Mick’s Flea Market – facebook Profile of the week – Movies Feature – a look at the films of 2009 – POP Quiz – r3views – Music: MySpace Band of the Week – Web: addictionary.com – Music: Electric Argument – Marriage promotes equality – Mailbox – The real American way – Gentlemen, honor thy beard – Freshman leads Trojans in No. 6 upset – NBA Preview: 5 things every fan should know – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Athlete of the Week – Huntington takes Trojans’ 2nd MCC match

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  The Echo: November 21, 2008

  Taylor University

  A taste ‘Beyond the Grind’ – In Brief – Students work with Emmaus Ministry – Chocolate inspires designs with flavor – Behind the beards – High-speed club fuels fellowship – The Bubble – Changing times in global finances – World Voices – A modern pirate’s life – Around the World in 30 Seconds – My Generation Night 2008 – Music Feature – A closer look at Rock Plaza’s “Horses” – Rock Plaza Central – POP Quiz – r3views – Music: MySpace Band of the week – Movies: Quantum of Solace – Games: Gears of War 2 – The right to gay marriage – Popular culture isn’t either – Cheer up, My Gen reject, your time will come – Mailbox – Moments to remember, Trojans played to win – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Walsh sneaks past Trojans at season’s end – Basketball Briefs – Athlete of the Week

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  The Echo: November 14, 2008

  Taylor University

  Students lend a helping hand – In Brief – Not your ordinary senior music recital – Deal sounding good to rural AT&T users – Getting to know SIFE – “Taming of the Shrew” takes the spotlight – The Bubble – Study abroad: classroom meets world – World Voices – Studying in the midst of conflict – Study Abroad Programs – Around the World in 30 Seconds – The Swallow Family – A Swallow Story – Not so out of the ordinary – Bird Watching – Swallow Myths Busted – Echo Facelift – facebook Profile of the week – Book Feature – What’s inside the shack? – POP Quiz – r3views – Music: MySpace Band of the Week – Movies: House – Games: Far Cry 2 – Patriotism to Nationalism – Chips are better than pretzels – computer science majors meet Communication Day – Mailbox – Trojans advance to MCC Championship – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Lady Trojans can’t bounce back after off-beat beginning – Athlete of the Week – Men’s basketball crushes OSU, falls to Rio Grande

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  The Echo: November 7, 2008

  Taylor University

  Obama brings the face of change to U.S. – Gas prices brought to you by US economy – TUFW’s writing program to transfer to Upland – Student featured in Obama video on faith – Students find small fire behind Bergwall – Film Festival shows off Midwest – Fall festival provides autumn entertainment – WOW focuses on student-relevant missions – WOW Missions Representatives – Alum’s homecoming – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Quote of the week – Students study abroad across U.S. – Los Angeles – Colorado Springs – Martha’s Vineyard – Washington, D.C. – Police Segways and public safety – Ask Blake and Rachel Returns! – Zelda’s tenth birthday – Entertainment feature story – Coldplay’s Detroit concert is “Life in Technicolor” – Music feature story – Pittsburgh band hits new heights – Let’s get along this time – The cult of stress, busy becomes a lifestyle – letters to the editor – Trojans’ season suffers loss sans pessimism – Fever’s Messenger delivers positive message – Athlete of the Week – Trojan Sports – weekly schedule – Lady Trojans begin new season with double victory

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  The Echo: October 31, 2008

  Taylor University

  IT department addresses network issues – Business Competition highlights student ingenuity – Taylor’s gas pains leads to excused absences – International students not lost in translation – All’s well at the Well: a student’s perspective – 2WO brings women’s Backyard Brawl championship back to TU – Immigrants share stories of risky sacrifice – World watches U.S. election with careful scrutiny – Japanese food and culture bring diversity to the DC – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Quote of the week – Don’t be a Halloweenie – Get Your Spook On: The DL on Creepy Places Around Upland – Reade’s Resting Place: And That’s Not Your Head on the Desk – Campus Ghosts: Friend or Not Friend? – Bowser’s Castle – Fall Fashion – TV feature story – TV post-writers’ strike – Technology feature story – Apple’s newest toy – Movies Feature story – “Response” to Dillon documentary – It’s been a long road, but our minds are made up – On senior scrambling – Am I grown-up yet? – Men’s and Women’s Basketball Preview – Athlete of the Week – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Trojans defeat Spring Arbor to secure lead in MCC

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  The Echo: October 24, 2008

  Taylor University

  Sun to set on TUFW after spring semester – IFC goes audio-chromatic – Christian College Consortium – Mobile justice: “Appeals on Wheels” – Underclassmen compete by the lake – Candidates’ foreign policies call for an image change – Around The World in 30 Seconds – Quote of the week – Hear Wengatz! Roar – Wengatz Hall: Often Appreciated, Never Duplicated – Seniors stick around – An EZ Legacy – Melon and Gourd – Music pirating: an introspective look – Echo Debate – Campus Art feature story – Driesbach art exhibit – Change Campaign – Gutting the church fathers – Hot cup o’ conscience – letters to the editor – Taylor’s volleyball program makes NAIA history – Women’s Soccer launches past Goshen College – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Hughes’ hat trick drives Trojans past Lancers – Athlete of the Week

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  The Echo: October 10, 2008

  Taylor University

  TUTube gets 2,561 hits: Winner is 2EZ – Loyalty and legacy: the class of ’58 gives back – “Love movement” makes stop at Taylor – TU theatre honors its past – Boat regatta makes a big splash – Airband’s humble beginnings – Battle re-enactments: history close to home – International meal: Global council dines with students – Energy crisis fuels talks at seminar – The financial ripple effect – Around The World in 30 Seconds – Quote of the week – TUTube Airband 08 – Step In Time—2EZ – Ask Blake and Rachel – photo responses – staff favorites – comments – related photos – Movies double feature – Conservatives sing an American Carol – Nick and Norah’s quality playlist – Entertainment feature story – Something Phishy – That’s awkward: replacing and embracing discomfort – More bandwidth or bust – letters to the editor – Trojans gain top spot in pink MCC – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Athletics Department calls for ‘change’ – Taylor places 2nd at IWU – Athlete of the Week – Women’s Soccer Brief

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  The Echo: October 3, 2008

  Taylor University

  Designed for growth: TU’s updated master plan – Global Council brings perspective – Reconciliation caucus: something to talk about – Intramural champions – X-games: Classic contests, competitive spirit – The Lord’s army: not what you’d expect – Quote of the week – The real pain of pumping – MuKappa fall retreat – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Beyond Baking: getting to know Taylor’s towering inferno – Cellar: Not a place for storing root vegetables – Broomball – Turtle Lovin’ Tattoos – English Reflections – Free music: Need I say more? – Movies Feature story – “Eagle” puts Hollywood’s “Eye” on Shia – Entertainment feature story – Brand New rocks Indy – The War on Terror: how it looks and what’s still to come – The evolution of YouTube – letters to the editor – Bedon siblings make tennis history – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Key loses open the field for NCAA football – Athlete of the Week – Trojans face shut out at IWU

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  The Echo: September 26, 2008

  Taylor University

  Survey shows students’ take on election – 2009 commencement to feature Gloria Gaither – Reaching Rwanda – Tryouts give a glimpse of Airband – Two freshmen not too young for TU – Global Hope making connections with CSE department – Alert system has students in mind – Religious violence escalates in India – Yetebon to Upland: a student’s remarkable journey – Hindu world comes to TU – Around The World in 30 seconds – Quote of the week – Green is the new black: ways Taylor is making mother earth look good – Being Green in Community – Practice What We Preach – An Inconvenient Truth – Pearls of Wisdom – Stewards of Creation – Q&A with the SBP – The science behind FOX’s “Fringe” – Campus Entertainment feature story – The roar of “Pit Lane’s” engines – Music feature story – Fragments of Jack’s “Glass Passenger” – “Hello” is dead – The things I hate about Miley – letters to the editor – 2009: a costly space odyssey – Volleyball fights through series with success – Trojans fall in first MCC match of the season – Athlete of the Week – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Trojan football overwhelmed by nationally ranked St. Francis – Trojans Tennis Briefs

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  The Echo: September 19, 2008

  Taylor University

  “Heavenly Man” shares his story – Auditions for an Audience of One – Vision for the future: Board of Visitors comes to Taylor – Performance with purpose: 100 years of TU theater – Energy in perspective – Euchre under the Tower – Going beyond communication – The legacy of the “Bush Doctrine” – Foolishly obstinate perseverance – Snake hunting – Autumnal equinox ramblings – Fall fell through – I am going to die soon – Olson History Lesson – The sixth year: wisdom from old timers – That’s what she said… (rather, we said.) – Movies feature story – The Coen brothers’ Burn After Reading – Campus Entertainment feature story – Open Mic Night shows promise, talent – The Ugg-ly truth – Are you Taylor material? – letters to the editor – Digital idiocy isn’t a bad thing – Taylor loses nailbiter in double OT – Cross Country races ahead in TU Invitational – Athlete of the Week – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Lady Trojans blaze by Marian – Trojan Soccer Sport Briefs

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  The Echo: September 12, 2008

  Taylor University

  50 years and still ahead of its time – student union: pictures of the past – Taylor pairs with Boston University – Wheel returns to TU – S’mores and more: freshmen meet their candidates – Residence Life spotlights Life Together Covenant – Crossroads of America, crossroads of the world – Hamas: freedom fighters or terrorists – Around The World in 30 Seconds – 359 days till Matthews festival 2009 – Mu Kappa reunites with lakeside worship – Spice things up this fall – Follow the yellow brick road – That’s what she said…(rather, we said.) – Five buck bliss – Parnassus: It’s not Greek to me – Movies feature story – This time in history: ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ – TV feature story – Today’s teen-oriented soap operas – Movies in memory – Don LaFontaine dies: The movie trailer voice passes away – We’re number two: the boisterous and the beauty queen – On snoozing and losing – letters to the editor – Trojan football takes back the wheel – Men’s tennis defeated in MCC match – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Brady’s leg cripples N.E. – Lady Trojans conquer Illinois Tech – Athlete of the Week

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  The Echo: September 5, 2008

  Taylor University

  Truck driver in van accident released – Beds, Bugs and Beyond – Redesigned academic structure aims for efficiency – Network crashes? Facebook’s fault – Engineering accredited – Labor Day yard sale tales – Spiritual Renewal chapel preview: Q&A with Colin Smith – SIFE welcomes marketing guru – Words of wisdom: Taylor Alumni share their stories – Border lines – Survival of the fittest, or just the most popular – Do’s and Don’ts of Eating around the world – Around The World in 30 Seconds – The Typical Taylor schedule – Beat the heat without A/C – Ever been awkward? – Plastic and round? Leave it on the ground – 10 tips for every intramural athlete – That’s what she said… (rather, we said.) – Mark your calendar – Movies feature story – The great Arts & Entertainment debate – The Pros & Cons of the R rating – Music album review – Valencia gives pop-punk a “reason” – You want to get involved – Can touch this – iConsumers: social lives consumed by technology – Three jeers for cat calling – letters to the editor – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – V-ball coasts to win in Trojan Challenge – New year, new look: Korfmacher tackles role as Trojans coach – Giant expectations: NFL thoughts – Athlete of the Week

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  The Echo: August 29, 2008

  Taylor University

  Shooter to salvation: a story of forgiveness – Taylor University seeing green – Welcome weekend gives the class of 2012 a taste of Taylor – Taylor welcomes new faculty – Freshman Class brings diversity – Beijing: A star in the east – International students prepare for college life in the U.S. – New Year, New Things – Facebooking freshmen – Easy on the eyes and scooters – New apartments really are that nice – The DC mixes up more than just food – Habeckers make the segue to Segways – Booths add extra cushion – Try something new, I dare you -- That’s what she said… (rather, we said.) – Movies the dark knight – Batman knighted at the box office – TV fall drama preview – America’s oil dependence: A pain in the pump – 2008: Turning over a new disc – letters to the editor – Trojan Sports weekly schedule – Dr. Angie Fincannon takes the lead in athletics – Lady Trojans begin with confidence – A vacation of Olympic proportions – Athlete of the Week