The 2018-2019 volume of The Echo, Taylor University’s newspaper.
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The Echo: May 10, 2019
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Classy Numbers – Preparing for Pence – Professors leaving the helm – Students promote health – History, Global, Political Sciences to add new majors – Writing students take on high school – Chapel sends off graduating class 2019 with stories and prayer – Friday Guy promoted to editor in chief – Taylor University Survival Guide – foody fix – croc thoughts – Taylor Grad-Libs: Graduation – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – “Heading Into Summer and Leaving Finals” Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Engagement Announcements – Theater graduate builds community beyond campus – A&E Stay Up To Date – Inspiration from other students – ‘Fierce Marriage’ advises couples on making love last – Our View – Dreams and jobs – The Echo created my community – Intentional community in my Wendy’s? – Global theology is a valuable class – Pence and Trump – Dear Mr. Vice President – Position demands respect – Pence’s policies ‘advocate’ discrimination – Men’s golf preparing for Nationals, bracing for the future – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: May 3, 2019
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Student sculpture vandalized – Two choirs dismissed – Taylor celebrates athletic inclusion – Alumnus hired to connect students, alumni – Campus group prompts discussion on sexuality – Life from Breu – foody fix – Drone racing world champion returns to alma mater – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – “Bible Characters” Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Taylor says goodbye to professor of music an Chorale – ‘Metcalf Open’ shows student talent – ‘Avengers: Endgame’ brings 22-movie saga to a close – Taylor cheerleaders hope to level up – Conor and Kerri Angell hold a bake sale for future adoption – Taylor should stand in the middle – Our View – One church family – Scripture mandates community on campus – Letters to the Editor – Politics need moral people – Women’s golf prepares for national tournament – Baseball on brink of tournament play – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: April 26, 2019
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Conversation surrounding commencement continues – Taylor goes to space – Upland builds two new welcome signs – Catholic Church fights against sexual abuse – Grant County thrift store moves location – Music and masks meet on the dance floor – Taylor’s first OVC major to graduate – Easter Chapel – Taylor men’s golf eyes fourth straight championship – Taylor women’s tennis reflects on successful season – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week – Peek into Greystones – Students offer on-campus tattoos and piercings – Taylor University Survival Guide – croc thoughts – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – “Spring” Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Can Taylor rise above – Taylor holds mixed priorities – Mike Pence brings honor to Taylor University – Letters to the Editor – Pence should drive open dialogue – Taylor Chorale celebrates 23 years of musical excellence – A&E Stay Up To Date – Students have a new mystery to solve – A guide to Tolkien’s characters
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The Echo: April 12, 2019
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Pence makes Taylor history – Commencement stirs controversy – New presidential team elected – Corrections – Mosaic Night is bursting the bubble – Nathanael Warren is teaching English through Meraki Café – Big dreams compete with little time at Game Jam 2019 – Taylor musicians perform for Palm Sunday – A&E Stay Up To Date – ‘Shazam!’ movie shocks audiences – Women’s track and field competes at home – Tough road ahead for men’s lacrosse – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week – Spring Fashion 2019 – Our View – Easter and after – Christians need other viewpoints – Discussions open doors at Taylor – Editor’s note
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The Echo: April 5, 2019
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Erica Mitchell receives award – Burmese students start organization – Student election results are in – Taylor campus police hire new night officer – Miller studies political media – Taylor partners with Nike – Echo staff receives awards – PAs foster authenticity in the dorms at Taylor – Etiquette dinner teaches students table manners – Taylor offers J-term Lighthouse trips – croc thoughts – Donut miss out on this 5k opportunity – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Taylor University Survival Guide: Urban Dictionary – foody fix – “Old Hollywood” Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – A new theater experience combines musical highlights – A&E Stay Up To Date – Our View – Missions have changed – Taylor needs to listen to other stories – Feeding your body well on Taylor’s campus – Letter to the editor – Taylor softball records historic start under new coach – Taylor baseball looks to get back on track – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: March 29, 2019
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Airband Edition
Airband 2019 – Daniel McHenney steals the show – Power duo prepares for Airband – 6 pros and cons for joining an Airband – Students fun for president and vice president – Great Britain leaves the EU – Taylor professor receives Notre Dame fellowship – Trevor Osswald’s Photos of the Week – Sustainability Week – Taylor printers spark conversation – Taylor student prepares to move abroad after graduation – Taylor singers make a splash in the Bahamas – Professional writing alumna turns up the heat – New book club sparks interest – A&E Stay Up To Date – ‘The Upside’ has its ups and downs – Our View – NY bill faces discussion – Muslim community needs love – People populate polarized politics – Women’s golf edged out in Clash at Crosswinds – Men’s track and field takes second at Emory Invite – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week – Creative choreographers share about Airband
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The Echo: March 15, 2019
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Joe on the Go closes its doors – Seeking sources in Indiana’s food desert – Engineering department looks toward future – Police provide rides – Writing Center builds scholarly writers – LSU presents a vibrant Salsa Night event before Spring Break – Taylor students bring Christ’s love to Marion – Taylor Grad-Libs: Spring break adventure – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Uncovering Berg spirit – croc thoughts – “Time for Vacation” Weekly Crossword – #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – The New Respects celebrate diversity at Taylor in song – Envision’s awards honor student films – ‘Caption Marvel’ flies faster but not higher – A&E Stay Up To Date – Our View – Spring Break – Local business needs Taylor – Women’s basketball ends record season – Men’s lacrosse: building a culture – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: March 8, 2019
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Envision hosts film guests – English department exceeds expectations – Hitting the roads in style – The Halbrook lecture series hosts Tim Goeglein – Corrections – Starbucks impacts Taylor community – Taylor students serve moms and children in the community – Athletes compete in Special Olympics event – Students serve at Basics – Three healthy and affordable mug and microwave meals – Taylor University Survival Guide – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – “World of Disney” Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Local filmmakers demonstrate their projects – Musician prays through violin – A&E Stay Up To Date – Our View – Trump’s new wall – Do Trojans culturally appropriate – Straw ban: How much does it help? – Track and Field teams compete in Indoor Nationals – Softball sweeps IU-Southeast – Trojans dominate in program opener – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: March 1, 2019
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Taylor hosts literature conference – Two presidents fight to control a country – Taylor hikes tuition by 3 percent – Anti-abortion group begins on-campus meetings – CrossFit adds new class – CrossFit fosters unlikely friendship – Character development and Christian values in Karate-Do – Students shop secondhand – croc thoughts – Taylor Grad-Libs: Dorm Stereotypes – Growing up Taylor – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – “Welcome to Broadway” Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Taylor seniors promote flourishing through art – Different voices come together in ‘Unvarnished’ – Everything you missed during the Oscars – A&E Stay Up To Date – Our View – Dorms need to love – Disabilities need attention – Morally assessing business partnerships – Letter to the editor – Bradbury and basketball: journey to the combine – Men’s golf eyes fourth straight conference championship for upcoming spring – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: February 22, 2019
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Students begin new election – Trump calls national state of emergency – ‘Metamorphoses’ pool bursts – Open Hands pays participants back – The art show ‘Meraki’ – Humans of Taylor U – Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Looking at life in Grace Olson Hall – Dear Taylor – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Taylor University Survival Guide – Professor Profile: Laura Edwards – Greek myths meets modernity in ‘Metamorphoses’ – Audiences ask, ‘Academy Awards who?’ – Oscar nominee revisits the moon landing – A&E Stay Up To Date – Our View – Dorms deteriorate – Slow down with a daily poem – Recognizing mental disability at Taylor – McDowell reflects on pro basketball career – Women’s basketball secures regular season title – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: February 15, 2019
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SEGway raises money for restart – Taylor brings the courtroom to campus – Martinez brings counseling for couples – Dollar$mart rebrands to compete with the new Dollar General – Tim Hudson’s photos of the week – Correction – The bookstore is getting a new home – Kelsey Lavender finds courage in her experiences abroad – Students volunteer with Special Olympics – croc thoughts – Make someone’s day with Random Acts of Kindness – Take a course in 3,000 years of history – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Riggleman introduces the ‘Half-Ass Sheep’ – Dissecting Sony’s ‘Into The Spider-Verse’ – Seeing Paul through the eyes of an enemy – A&E Stay Up To Date – Our View – Couples celebrate love – Accessibility comes slowly (part 1) – Starbucks petition: good intent or hypocrisy? – Track and field teams take on conference – Taylor men’s lacrosse prepares to kick off inaugural season – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: February 8, 2019
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Polar vortex prompts shutdown – Potential Starbucks sparks controversy – Taylor honored among Christian universities – New intercultural administrative position filled – Venturing into the world this January – Couples eat their hearts out – Bringing you 20th century Taylor U – Introducing your new L&T Co-Editors – A bright spot in winter white – Walk in their shoes 00 The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Campus can’t help falling in love with “She Loves Me” – Chorale and Sounds present benefit banquet – Does Shyamalan’s “Glass” shatter under pressure? – A&E Stay Up To Date – Our View – Diversity across campus – Winter blues got you down? – Taylor deals with caffeinated conflict – Martinez predicts national championship – Baseball yearns for team’s first ever berth in NAIA World Series – Scoreboard – Athlete of the Week – Weekly Preview
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The Echo: December 7, 2018
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Christmas Edition
Breaking the silence again – Chapel hosts Candles and Carols – A Taylor family Christmas decorating tradition – Film crimes committed in ‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’ – Multiplayer video games build community – Poet’s Corner – A&E Stay Up To Date – Meet the editors: Rayce Patterson and Holly Gaskill – Holiday Gift Guide – Making the most of a study abroad experience – Open houses of November and December – Taylor University Survival Guide – Weekly Crossword – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Our View – Christmas confusion – When the jokes go too far – Excelsior—Remembering Stan Lee – Letter-to-the-editor – Truax creates audio app for Amazon Alexa – New Dollar General on Main Street – ISP focuses on Irish women in leadership next fall – Bree’s Beat International News – The death of George H.W. Bush – Special Assistant of Diversity – Trevor Osswald’s photos of the week
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The Echo: November 30, 2018
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Remembering Leland Boren – Taylor raises staff wages one percent – Continued learning on Title IX – KSAC reinforces its dress code policy with graphic – Taylor alumnus wins Indiana State Teacher of the year – Student from Myanmar to Taylor – Where does all of the Taylor University tuition go? – The dorm friendly recipe book: Christmas edition – A ministry funded by prayer – croc thoughts – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Humans of Taylor U – Cultural music proclaims ‘Noel’ this Christmas – Exploring a life in faith and miracles – A&E Events – Ringing in the Christmas season – Our View – Covering up the KSAC – Learning how to learn – A treasure hunt for introvert space – Men’s and women’s cross country persevere – Woman’s basketball faces ranked teams in NAIA – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: November 16, 2018
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TU professor puts dreams in motion with religious grant – Alumnus flies into world championship – Taylor investigates Samuel Morris mold rumors – Taylor stands out in study abroad ranking – Taylor Travels – Taylor hosts Truth at Work Conference – Taylor Ethics Bowl team qualifies ninth year in row for nationals – Penthouse Christmas Open House – Men of grace find second chances at Grace House – Three ways students can give back for the holidays – Lasting impact of Lighthouse trips – Empty Bowls raises money and awareness – Weekly Crossword – Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Stitches of meaning found in the cornfields of Taylor – Ink, tractors and lawn rollers make artwork – Taylor alumnus writes a children’s picture book – A&E Stay Up To Date – “Borrowing” is theft – Stop dishin’ on the DC – How we need to argue as Christians – Golf team battles to first, second place – Trojan freshman bring fresh opportunity – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: November 9, 2018
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New diversity position created – Taylor joins Colleges Against Cancer – Alumnus receives teaching fellowship – Lesner speaks on nonprofits – Trevor Osswald’s photos of the week – Bree’s Beat International News – Correction – Ivy and a son named Levi – Student hold each other’s stories – ‘Prevention is really our best medicine – croc thoughts – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Humans of Taylor U – Weekly Crossword – Sudoku -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Learn the art of looking through the eyes of another – Stories walk ‘Into the Woods’ and onto the stage – Discover what the future of ‘Daredevil’ is on Netflix – A&E Stay Up To Date – Our View – Senior movie reviews – The real danger of fake news – America: great doesn’t mean perfect – Men’s soccer develops culture of unity – Cross Country teams close league tournament – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: November 2, 2018
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World War One remembered – Zondervan hosts community readers – COS student make physical objects – Taylor Trojans brace for competitive season – Volleyball heads to Crossroads Quarterfinal – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week – Campus police impact students – Twenty-five Taylor students intern with NFL Colts – Q Union event asks questions, highlights hospitality – First round results are in – Do not fear the beard – Taylor University Survival Guide – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Take the time to reflect with poetry and music – North American gaming team makes history – Mysteries abound in this brand new thriller movie – A&E Stay Up To Date – Our View – Should Christians vote? – How accessible is Taylor? – How would Jesus cheer at a sporting event?
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The Echo: October 26, 2018
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Irish journalist visits Taylor – TU Professor takes on Hollywood – Upland Print and Stitch enters association – Trevor Osswald’s photos of the week – Bree’s Beat International News – The Grains and Grill fall festival of the year – Students take on Dreamforce conference – Fall Fashion Week 2018 – The forgotten choir chimes from the shadows – A biblical and romantic view on engagement – Spooktacular short stories – A&E Stay Up To Date – Weekly Crossword: State Capitals – Weekly Sudoku – Our View – Trick or treat? – The Res Publica resumed – The library is a sacred space for students – Trojans gaining ground before tournament – Football fights back after tough stretch – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: October 12, 2018
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Taylor University hosting alumni, families, parents – Taylor celebrates superb alumni – Tebow to speak in chapel – Ramsey take on new role – Bree’s Beat International News – Counseling center therapy group sessions – Ringenberg and his fifty years with Taylor – Using resources & asking for help – Taylor’s intercultural research – Through the wardrobe to Upland’s Narnia – Taylor student jobs: barista ballads – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – From Africa to Indiana, discover the heart of film – Obscure Shakespeare play comes to Marion – Take flight with a brand-new TV show on NBC – A&E Stay Up To Date – OIP is for all students – Stop pretending and get serious – Men’s soccer aspires for community inspiration – Taylor plays the gentleman’s game – Golf continues to roll – Trojan’s get the call up – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: October 5, 2018
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Taylor alumni run for Congress – International student recruitment shifts – Famed ‘Left Behind’ author Jenkins visits Taylor – Upland bridges the gap with new bike trail – FiTU: holistic fitness for faculty – Trevor Osswald’s photos of the week – Chef’s Table is creating interactive spaces – Chapel is considering the value of process – Meet the Arts and Entertainment editor – Taylor University Survival Guide – Discover Downtown Marion – Taylathon Results – Generation of jams – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – A Triumphant band to visit Epworth UMC in Matthews – Are video games are a waste of time or not? – Creating beauty with the powerful music of words – Poet’s Corner – A&E Stay Up To Date – Our View – Teetotaling Taylor – Join the online bandwagon – MyGen offers a unique Taylor experience – Taylor women’s tennis falls from Grace – Men’s tennis comes up short in tournament – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: September 28, 2018
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Students get ready to register – Taylor hosts canned food drive – Trevor Osswald’s photos of the week – Bree’s Beat International News – Correction – Local students walk into their future this week – 1993 Taylathon alumni rode two glory – Taylathon team previews – Moving on up (and off campus) – Taqueria Takeover – A new organization on campus – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – A New York artist brings a unique twist on the ordinary – Good times are coming to Grains and Grill – Don’t throw the game controller away: get a life – A&E Stay Up To Date – Our View – Facebook commenters need to cool it – Is there hope in this place? – Letters to the editor – Bringing Turner Stadium back to life – Jarheads and Maddawgs on the up and up – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: September 21, 2018
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Taylor wins #1 Regional College – Local businesses give discounts to Trojans – Taylor fights against email phishing – New faculty welcomed into Taylor community – Professor from Northern Ireland visits campus – Correction – Calling all James Dean lovers to Grant County – The Ducktail Run Rod and Custom Show – Professor Profiles – TWO is new and all about belonging – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – the dorm efficient Recipe Book – Taylor Grad-Libs: Going to the DC – Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Six chapel bands unite Taylor community in worship – Music theater receives national recognition – The Wild West returns in the film ‘3:10 to Yuma’ – A&E Stay Up To Date – Our View – Church and chapel matter – Can we talk about last Monday? – Fandom impacts Taylor’s community – Game day returns for 2018-2019 season – Taylor golf drives head of early competition – Weekly Preview—Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: September 14, 2018
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Taylor lit by ‘A Million Lights’ – Additions being made to nearby park – Library has most successful summer program yet – New faculty welcomed into Taylor community – Newspaper business harder than it seems – Student’s creativity shines in summer job – Alumni takes risk with ‘The Preachers’ – Judd the Therapy Dog lends a helping paw – Say hello to your 2018-2019 co-editors (in chief) – Pizza & puppies: What could be better? – Humans of Taylor U – Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Forgiveness flashes across the stage in ‘The Amish Project’ – Book embraces questions about relationships – The fear of failure defeated one death at a time – A&E Stay Up To Date – Our View – Two classes become one – Secular environment grows faith – The Echo benefits from faculty voices – Win over Wildcats, beaten by Bulldogs – Women’s soccer closes in on top 25 ranking – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: August 31, 2018
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Updates made to bell tower – Dining changes coming in September – Professor resigned amid allegations of misconduct – Freshman courses merge – Former English Hall Director takes new position – Correction – Hitting it off with Student Body President & VP – Harvesting Victory – Plunging into the Community – Taylor University Survival Guide – dog breed unscramble – Prepare for competition – The local Sunday shortlist – Weekly Crossword – Taylor Grad-Libs: How I Got Asked on a Pick-a-Date – Echograms #TaylorU -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Future filmmakers win prestigious awards – Faculty recital explores humanity – ‘Mission Impossible’ explodes into the theaters – A&E Events – Our View – Admissions excels with class of 2022 – Taylor University needs to cool it – Res Life makes changes to “Awk Walk” – Trojans set high expectations for season – Different team shoots for same goal – Scoreboard – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: August 24, 2018
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Freshman Edition
Largest class in Taylor history – Welcome Taylor University Class of 2022 – Grant County gives grants to grads – Starting off the school year on the right note – Life in the cornfields comes to the big screen – Welcome Weekend tips and tricks – Q&A with a new English Hall director – Meet the Opinions editor – Grant County grudge match teases rivalry – Trojan at the helm