Collection Note
The Taylor campus shut down for the Spring 2020 semester due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Echo ceased print issues for the rest of the year but continued to post articles online on their website (https://www.theechonews.com/). The individual articles from the Spring 2020 semester are included in this collection.
The 2019-2020 volume of The Echo, Taylor University’s newspaper.
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The Echo: February 17, 2020
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Study abroad to China delayed – Passing of Sue Gavin – Reflection on MLK Day – New Hires – Following Christ’s heart to serve – First female Harvard professor honored at Taylor – A love that lasts – The Weekly Bachelor and bachelorette – Enneagram Predictions – January Journeys -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – 1st February – Sudoku – Did you know? – STR8TS – Art exhibit puts a spotlight on the overlooked – ‘Light in the Piazza’ addresses the tensions surrounding love – Stellar cast tells important Christian story in ‘Just Mercy’ – ‘Do You Even Like Boys?’ A CNF flash piece – Poetry: Ben Kiers – Studio art: The Vine and the Branch – Our View – More than just the winter blues – Overcoming cultural division – A look into the policies of politicians -- Trojans suffer losses, bounce back Wednesday – Katie Sowers makes history – Crossroads League Standings – The tragic death of a legend – Taylor rebounds from loss to St. Francis – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Taylor aces bring hardware back from Arizona – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: December 6, 2019
Taylor University
Christmas Edition
Silent Night – From costumes to chaos – Staff depart center –The future of Christian colleges looks grim – Student social media accounts build community – Bridging barriers between religions – Clothing clique for community – Six de-stressing tips in time for finals week – Senior reflects on lessons from college experiences at Taylor – International students head home for Christmas – La Paz to Upland: Hurst pursues faith, friendship, purpose – croc thoughts – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Christmas Movie Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Seniors present self-directed shows on stage – Elementary students learn art in college classroom – ‘The Irishman’ cuts through the glamor of mobster lifestyle – Our View – Are we courteous around Christmas – Controversy about Scripture – The community killer on our campus – Taylor succeeds at National Championship – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Women’s soccer finishes a historic season in Tennessee – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: November 22, 2019
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Taylor outreach efforts honored – ResLife hosts roundtable – IFC hosts first fashion show – Hoosiers host battalion – AEC aids disability awareness – Student founded club challenges mental health stigmas at Taylor – Coffee Shop Series: Monthly Grind – How alumni Jeff Yoder started his dream sports publication – Food for thought: Katie Ito’s theology of food – Students provide DIY snacks, craft ideas for Christmas gifts – fit Friday – Dorm Recipes – Thanksgiving season unites believers in global fellowship – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Thanksgiving Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Gospel choir collects cans for a good cause – A&E Events – Students and faculty display talents at showcase – ‘The Mandalorian’ thrives on rust, spare parts and nostalgia – Our View – Expressing thankfulness all year – Feel free to disagree with me – A penny found in a Taylor parking lot – Football season wraps up with big victory – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Women’s basketball improves perfect record to 8-0 – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: November 15, 2019
Taylor University
Counseling sessions are limited – Outperforming online – Tenth year success – Gas City McDonald’s rebuilt – ‘He said yes!’ – Children receive ‘Lift’ from local community – Caring for Creation is about more than just the turtles – croc thoughts – it’ll be grand – professor profile – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Disney Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – ‘Much Ado’ shows romance is possible in war – Taylor alum ‘Making Waves’ in the film industry – Exploration of Global Music Ensemble starts with a feast – Our View – Serving our neighbors – Wait, what are PAs and DAs? – How the referees are hurting football – Letter to the Editor – Volleyball loses in conference tournament – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Cross Country runs their way to Crossroads Championships – Athlete of the Week
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The Echo: November 8, 2019
Taylor University
Dungy shares stories of faith – OVC talks orphanages – Celebrating Austin – PAs and DAs foster intentional community – Coffee Shop Series: Monthly Grind – A troupe to call his own: community within theatre – The Bridge’s Autumn Market brings in vendors – Students go wild for jungle jams at Taylor’s MyGen 2019 – fit Friday – CARE Conference desires change – foody fix – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Animals Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Students compete in a war of parallel worlds – Students engage with Latino culture through dancing – Fantasy and horror themes combine in ‘The Lighthouse’ – Our View – Dollar General shapes student culture – The benefits of an internship – The student scoop on Shop the Loop – Men’s basketball starts season with two wins – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Women’s soccer beaten in tournament shootout – Fall Community Athletic Clinic – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: November 1, 2019
Taylor University
Preserving God’s green earth – Tony Dungy to visit Taylor – Taylor Taxis are resurrected – TU hosts Shark Tank – Ethics bowl challenges minds – Student seek to stay healthy as seasons change – Building relationships at the register – Shopping the loop to support entrepreneurs’ endeavors – Fall Fashion Week 2019 – ‘Sci-Fi Spectacular’ is out-of-this-world show – Local coffee shop uses music to create community – Kanye raps about Christ, church and Chick-fil-A in new album – A&E Events – Our View – Wing traditions shape Taylor’s community – ‘Butter over too much bread’ – How the Satanic Panic impacts Taylor – Golf’s fall season comes to a close last week – Weekly Preview – Cross Country faces toughest competition all season – Scoreboard – Women’s basketball tips off season at 1-0 with win against Concordia – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: October 25, 2019
Taylor University
Abby Kuzma brings D.C. to TU – CCO sparks discussion – Taylor talks health – Tour opens eyes to civil rights – Carpool taken to next level – Stand Up brings Taylor together – Sibling spite spurs on sweet business – Setting the record straight – Alumna pursues career in journalism in the Middle East – Students adventure near and far over break – Fall festival ushers in the season with autumn treats and more – croc thoughts – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – A mix of music from Taylor’s own people – A&E Events – Ghost story boasts surprising twist and little else – Missing Art Sculpture – Our View – Optional attendance gives drive for chapel – Streaming service problems – Tarah’s views on Irish dating culture – Women’s basketball ready for exciting season – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Men’s soccer drops senior night match Saturday – Volleyball drops three consecutive matches after five match win streak – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: October 18, 2019
Taylor University
Clear the path for a new trail – Social work is No. 1 – Shop ‘til you drop – TU addresses security – Sky News anchor David Blevins speaks to journalism class – Meeting neighbors within a mosque – Learning how to trust God’s provision on a global scale – Ed Meadors and teaching theology in Kenya – Pepin and her journey from children’s ministry to now – foody fix – fit Friday – It’ll be grand – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Crossword: Superheroes -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – ‘The Beautiful’ is more than just skin-deep – A&E Events – Alumni get recognition for work on visual effects – Parnassus 2020 submissions open to Taylor students – Our View – Community thrives on open communication – Res Publica serves a purpose – Res Publica causes problems at Taylor – Siena Heights takes down Taylor on Saturday – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Upgrades coming to Taylor athletic facilities in the future – Women’s soccer takes down Saint Francis on Saturday by score of 3-1 – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: October 4, 2019
Taylor University
Sammy II ducks ruffle feathers – Budget deficit sits at around $2 million – Enrollment VP Steve Mortland to leave Taylor – College voting doubles – Taylor’s first ROTC student – TU GATHER promotes discussion – Coffee shop series: Monthly Grind – Taylor remembers the legacy of West Village 30 years later – Terracotta Warrior becomes scholarship fund – Young Adult Book Club makes reading cool once again – Which popular Taylor study spot is best for you? Take this quiz to find out – croc thoughts – Victory Acres plants seeds of hope – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Professional writing students learn from expert – Guest singer shares rich Caribbean culture with students – Brad Pitt stars in psychologically taxing space odyssey – Our View – Attendance at Taylor causes budget deficit – Dyson’s outlook on DC food – Tarah’s views from Northern Ireland: Women in Leadership – Youth Olympian from China attends Taylor – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Women’s soccer takes care of Bethel on Saturday – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: September 27, 2019
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Taylor students have less debt – It’s Pitch Night – Come out to the annual Taylathon! – TU community addresses TP – TU offers games class – Summit conference challenges students – New language course offers culture, opportunity at Taylor – Melon and Gourd: the chase begins – Introducing: Ansley Kary – Meet freshman Mer Fenton – foody fix – fit Friday – it’ll be grand – The Weekly Bachelor Bachelorette – Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Taylor professor performs at Carnegie Hall – Theatre sparks hard conversations with talkbacks – Songwriter shares the art of making music in Upland – Our View – Producing toilet paper leaves big footprint – Breath of fresh air for Taylor – Stop using that gosh-darn language – Correction – Coach Rick Fox decides to follow God’s call – Weekly Preview – Hard-fought contest belongs to Lawrence Tech – Scoreboard – Taylor cross country hosts Bullock Invitational Friday afternoon – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: September 20, 2019
Taylor University
Wasps invade campus dorms – Smaller students visit – Art program offers lessons to children – Top five headlines taking over the country – Implications of Trump’s interest in Greenland – TU Dance Vibes offers hip-hop dance – Cavanagh has campus looking at ‘Life to the Full’ this year – Super Smash Bros. Melee comes to Taylor – Equestrian Team canters confidently into new season – DC Hacks – croc thoughts – fit Friday -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – TV Shows – Theatre confronts tough topics in new play – Upland Home Sessions starts the semester right – Classic odyssey comes to Outer Banks of the Carolinas – Our View – Debunking the Wi-Fi myths on campus – Superfan settles controversy – Tarah shares views from overseas – Taylor edges Butler in historic win Saturday – Weekly Preview – Women’s soccer takes care of Indiana Tech on Friday – Scoreboard – Volleyball defeats Spring Arbor on the road in four sets last Friday – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: September 13, 2019
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Autism minor makes history – Campus struggles with Internet quality – Taylor earns No. 1 position again – Professor honored through kinesiology award – Scholars on track for success – Taking a look at Enneagram culture – Taylor gardens team goes to the farmers market – RedBarn positively affects lives in Upland – Interim President shares stories and wisdom from her life – Bee Kind and visit farmers market – foody fix – it’ll be grand – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – fall faves -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Anthology integrates imagination and faith – Recent grad brings life to theatre department – Playback Theatre makes a comeback at Taylor – A&E Events – Casting votes causes impact – Divided schools in Northern Ireland – Our View – Hours and dollars change for the better – Taylor drops season opener against Robert Morris – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Hollister makes history as Taylor’s first cheer coach – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: September 6, 2019
Taylor University
Taylor film department boasts record number of new students – Hurricane Dorian gives rise to OIP fundraiser – Boren Center dining dollars drastically cut – New faces to look for in halls at Taylor – Body of Skylea Carmack found in Gas City shed, stepmother arrested – Senior interns at NASA over summer – Meeting the new student body president, vice president – A successful Community Plunge – How basic of a Taylor student are you? – Local festival attracts thousands of visitors – croc thoughts – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Welcome Back to TU -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Local Emmys appreciate ‘Beauty in Affliction’ – A&E Events – Winter comes early to Taylor University’s Campus – Guest artist showcases old and new themes in Metcalf – Thoughts on May commencement walkout – Why making the switch to a vegan diet is beneficial to you – Trojans go on a mission trip to Guatemala – Weekly Preview – Scoreboard – Opening five minutes cots Trojans Monday night – Athletes of the Week
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The Echo: August 23, 2019
Taylor University
Freshman Edition
Board chair take on interim role – Welcome Taylor University Class of 2023 – Campus brightens with two new establishments – Coffee shop series: Monthly Grind – Local class brings music from around the world – A&E Events – The Freshman Frenzy: a comprehensive guide – foody fix – New editor, new opinions – “Back to School” Weekly Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Bradbury goes over and across the Atlantic – New 2019 season brings fresh energy to Trojan football