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Seniors Kasey Leander and Darius Farmer spent Fall Break on the road less traveled by. Page S 

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WEEKEND WEATHER Today ° ° Photograph by Chris Yingling Cabinet members Hayden Hesler ( ), Mitch Pawlanta (), Drew Hanagan () and A.J. Ablog ( ) di er in opinion with the future of the men’s lacrosse team. Saturday Lacrosse faces pivotal Transition. It’s generally not a great After the departure of former head has been in a state of disarray as they ° decision with potential word when it comes to intercolle- coach Chey West last spring, the team try to  gure out what is next. league change giate athletics. has taken administrative matters The program is run primarily by ° For the Taylor men’s lacrosse club into its own hands. The university students in democratic fashion with Chris Yingling program, transition seems to be the declined comment on the reason for assistance and advice from Vice Pres- Co-Editor in Chief only topic of conversation during the West’s release. ident of Student Development Skip Sunday last few weeks. The -member lacrosse program Crossroads continues on page 

° received many comments about his ° young age, but he doesn’t consider his age a hinderance. “My work will speak for itself,” FOLLOW US Slain said. Upland update Four years ago, when Ross ran, @TheEcho_Taylor about  of , registered Upland New faces run for o ce Yard signs dot Main Street in Upland, @TheEcho_Sports Cassidy Grom voters participated in the local elec- and revitalization News Co-Editor but they aren’t advertising rummage tions. If the low voter turnout trend plan wins award sales or free kittens. continues, every vote will count in Ivanhoes’ -year-old manager determining the   victor. .com/ Heath Slain is running for a spot In addition to the race between TaylorUniversityEcho on Upland town council. Instead Carmin and Slain, council mem- of a mayor, a five person council ber Geoff Schwartz has complet- governs the town. He is contesting ed his three-year term but is not long-standing member Mick Car- running for reelection. Heath min, whose current term will end Crouch is running unopposed to @TaylorU_Echo in December. take Schwartz’s position. Schwartz According to council member has been in charge of utilities Warren Ross, it is fairly unusual for a for Upland. current member to have opposition. Elections will take place Nov. “When I ran  years ago, I think  from  a.m. to  p.m. at Up- TheEchoNews.com that was the first time there had land Community Church on Ber- been an election for an Upland ry Street. Crouch, along with the town council seat in  years,” winner of the race between Carmin Ross said. “No one ever chal- and Slain will join the five-mem- lenged anybody. They just stayed. ber council that meets on the first SUBSCRIBE TO If someone left, they just . . . ap- Tuesday of every month in the THE ECHO! pointed somebody.” Town Hall. In addition to posting yard signs, The   council will face the chal- P     Photograph by Becca Robb Slain has gone door-to-door to en- lenge of continuing its recent success After the Nov.  elections, fresh faces may join the Upland    courage votes. Slain said he has Update continues on page   ./-  council. The council has plans to revitalize the town. CONTENTS News ...... Pgs – World & National ...... Pg  Features ...... Pg  Life & Times ...... Pgs – A&E ...... Pg  Opinions ...... Pg  Sports ...... Pg  Your grandmother (’) might be there.

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Crossroads continued from page of  Crossroads League lacrosse “Some teams in the  don’t treat  despite the ’s lower costs. new players. Trudeau and Interim Athletic Direc- competition, the team has no choice it as seriously as our team will,” Paw- He cited the ’s lack of credibility. Stucky and Trudeau state there are tor Amy Stucky. but to look elsewhere for opponents. lanta said. “You run the risk of teams “The whole point of this decision is no plans to make lacrosse a varsity President Hayden Hesler and vice The team has been a member of the not showing up to games and follow- asking ourselves, ‘Which one gives us sport in the foreseeable future. How- president Mitch Pawlanta, both ju- Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association ing di erent rules and regulations. a better chance of moving to a varsity ever, the athletic department and niors, run the lacrosse leadership () since the program’s incep- However, if we play in the , we program?’” Ablog said. “Staying in the the team are conducting a search council. Dubbed “the cabinet,” the tion in . However, due to greater have a say in who we play each year,  gives us a chance to play  for a new coach. The new coach will group is made up of eight veteran competition and steadily increasing we have more money for travel and teams. Once we show we can com- head up both the men’s and wom- team members. league dues, the cabinet is consider- equipment and we can attract more pete with  programs, it puts us en’s teams. “The big decisions are made ing switching to another league. people to p l ay.” that much closer to becoming v a rsity.” “It’s still a new enough situation through the cabinet,” Hesler said. One viable alternative, the Great Currently, to play lacrosse at Taylor, While Ablog’s view may differ that we’re still gathering information,” “While I’m president, whatev- Lakes Lacrosse League (), holds students must pay  out-of-pock- from that of Hesler and Pawlanta, Stucky said. er we choose goes through the several advantages over the , et or through support letters. How- they share the common goal of mak- In the meantime, the team runs whole cabinet.” according to Hesler and Pawlan- ever, with the proposed change that ing Taylor lacrosse a varsity sport. their own practices under the lead- As the program prepares for the ta. In order to become a part of the fee will be reduced to , according Though he doesn’t see it in the imme- ership of cabinet members. The team upcoming season, they still have league, teams must pay , an- to the cabinet. diate future, Hesler is hopeful that the plans on having a coach by the time to decide what the season is going nually compared to the , re- However, not everyone wants to team can take steps toward making their season begins in the spring. to look like. As a club sport, the la- quired by the . In addition, the jump ship. that dream a reality in the next few The lacrosse team will host their crosse team has complete control  pays all refereeing and sched- Senior A.J. Ablog, former president years. Becoming a varsity program annual alumni game tomorrow at  over what league it competes in and uling fees. However, joining the  of the team, believes that the pro- would make lacrosse free to play and a.m. at the lacrosse  e l d . . which teams it plays. Due to a lack comes with risks. gram’s best choice is to stick with the also create a pipeline for recruiting [email protected] Late night for Taylor Fresh take on fall post-college and post-Taylor experience. Night’s venue in Euler music program Late Night at Taylor is open to the can seat about  peo- community at large. The Habeckers ple with standing room Becca Robb might be there. Your grandmother available for the over ow. News Co-Editor (’) might be there. The person who “This is the fall music lived in your dorm room  years ago performance,” Hoeft said. Upperclassmen and alumni may re- might be there. Students can enjoy not “(I’m excited about) see- member the “good old days” of lining only the variety of acts, but also the ing people’s reactions to up outside the chapel and huddling variety of people watching the show. seeing something n e w.” together for warmth in anticipation The emcees, seniors Darius Farmer Hoeft and Evensen said of Airband and MyGen. and Kasey Leander, are putting their that because the new Stu- Instead of MyGen this fall, students heads together to craft a Jimmy Fal- dent Center is still under and alumni will pour into Euler and lon-esque vibe for the night. construction, it was chal- jive to a variety of tunes and talents. Farmer and Leander plan to read lenging to  nd a venue. The Student Activities Council () tongue-in-cheek letters about life at “We had to think cre- is collaborating with Alumni Relations Taylor, similar to Fallon’s “thank you atively,” Hoeft said. “We to put on the show. notes.” They intend to invite professors talked last year about “Because this year’s event is held and hall directors on stage to interview renting  ’s place, but during homecoming, we wanted to them and ask them comical questions. no. All the fun is in lining allow alumni to feel welcomed,” said Late Night will be a smaller produc- up outside.” Katie Evensen,  graduate assis- tion than attendees may have come to Attendees may buy tant. “So creating this new tradition is expect from other Taylor musical tra- seats for  or standing something fun for  to be a part of .” ditions. Audiences in the – tickets for  at the top As alumni  ood campus this week- range are the norm for MyGen and of the  for either the  end, students get a unique oppor- Nostalgia Night, according to senior p.m. or  p.m. show. tunity to learn from graduates with Erin Hoeft, president of . Late [email protected]

Graphic by Isabelle Kroeker and Matthew Morse MyGen + Jimmy Fallon = Late Night @ TU

Update continued from page Architects. The Upland plan placed According to a recent press re- construction on a new welcome park. According to Ross, long-term with the Upland Master Plan. In early on the top three and received an lease, the Upland Town Council sign on the south side of Upland. plans include knocking down sev- October, the council, along with ar- award of merit. has been actively working to im- The sign will mirror the current eral old buildings on Main Street chitects from Browning Day Mullins The competition didn’t give finan- plement the Master Plan. The fo- Taylor University sign and, togeth- and constructing a three-story, Dierdorf, submitted the comprehen- cial awards but Council Vice Presi- cus so far has been on upgrading er, they will form a crescent-shaped multi-purpose building downtown sive plan to a statewide competition. dent Chip Jaggers still hopes to use town parks, developing trails and entrance on East  street. by the bridge. About  counties, cities and the title to raise funds. creating well-landscaped gate- The updates don’t stop there. The “We don’t want this to be just that towns entered their landscape and “It is such a prestigious award ways on the north and south en- council is considering purchasing college town you drive through and revitalization plans in the com- that winning it gives us a good foun- trances to the town. a new fire truck as well as add- say ‘ugh;’ we want this to be a quaint petition hosted by the Indiana dation for going to businesses and Within the next two to three ing a playground for children ages little town,” Ross said. American Society of Landscape asking for grants,” Jaggers said. weeks, the council hopes to begin two to four and a gazebo in a town [email protected] In The Loop Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday  p.m.  &  p.m. :  - :  a.m.  a.m. a.m. -  p.m.  a.m. a.m. -  p.m. Rice Pilaf Improv Late Night @ TU Homecoming: th Chapel: Sexuality and  Alumni Art & Chapel: Sexuality and  Alumni Art & De- Comedy Year Worship Service the Body Design Exhibition the Body sign Exhibition

RECITAL HALL EULER ATRIUM RECITAL HALL ODLE GYMNASIUM METCALF GALLERY ODLE GYMNASIUM METCALF GALLERY “Every day, I think about what we need to do to make sure that opportunity is available not just for her, but for all of our children.”

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Photo provided by Flickr user CreeKree South African university students charged with violence for protesting. (Reuters) Photo provided by Flickr user Drake University Archives Democratic candidates unveiled CAPTION CAPTION CAPTION Some takeaways from that her grandfather was a factory O’Malley accused Clinton of support- the rst Democratic worker. Clinton also spoke about her ing a no- y zone over Syria. O’Malley presidential debate granddaughter, noting that she would warned that the action was irrespon- like to create a future where every- sible and could cause a collision of U.S. Tom Gbean one has the opportunity to live up to and Russian forces in the area. World/Nat. Editor their potential. Sanders aided Clinton with accusa- “Every day, I think about what we need tions of her contentious email leaks. As the dust settles after the scu e to do to make sure that opportunity is “The American people are sick and tired of the  rst Democratic presidential available not just for her, but for all of of hearing about your damn emails,” debate, one candidate stands apart our children,” Clinton said. he said. from the rest of the contenders: Hil- By mentioning her grandfather, Clin- In response to O’Malley’s charge of lary Clinton is being hailed by many ton immediately made it clear that her mishandling the Syrian crisis, Clinton as the winner of the  rst Democratic concern was for the middle and working pointedly reminded O’Malley that he presidential debate. classes. She claimed the central goal of had endorsed her when she was run- Photograph provided by Flickr user Mark Nozell Stephen Collinson, a senior enterprise her campaign is to create well-paying jobs ning for president. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton makes reporter for  Politics, notes that Clin- by investing in infrastructure and clean The rest of the debate progressed can- headway in the rst Democratic presidential debate. ton delivered her message in a poised, energy. Clinton also wants to raise wag- didly with little to no mud-slinging. The con dent manner. es, close loopholes to make the tax system candidates followed Reagan’s rule, which candidates did not make much of an of the issues—all the while deftly han- Although Clinton has been criticised fairer and promote equality of women refers to a quote popularized by Ronald impression. O’Malley gave a strong clos- dling criticism of her ip- ops and dis- by the public and other candidates and  persons in the workplace. Reagan to encourage Republican can- ing statement but remained undistin- playing a humor that put a more human about scandals that could possibly taint Although Clinton impressed the audi- didates not to speak ill of each other, re- guished throughout the debate. Chafee face to her oft-criticized candidacy,” re- her campaign, none of that seemed to ence with her opening statements, the ported . buckled under pressure of a banking law ported . matter during the debate. other candidates pounced with allega- The Democratic candidates disagreed he voted for in , for which he blamed When all’s said and done, the Ameri- Clinton set the stage for an over- tions against her. on many political and policy issues in- the fact that he was new to o ce. Webb can people have seen their Democratic all light and casual for the rest of slammed Clinton cluding gun control, the War and complained about how little time he got candidates in a debate for the  rst time the debate. about her emails being leaked. He not- Wall Street regulations, but they avoid- to speak. in the  presidential race, and Hillary In her opening statement, Clinton ed that in all his years as a public servant, ed the personal attacks that characterize “Clinton remained unflappable Clinton stands out as the forerunner and portrayed herself as an average citi- he’s never been embroiled in a scan- the Republican debates. throughout the debate, showcasing her the most quali ed of the candidates. zen by drawing attention to the fact dal. Both and Martin Apart from Sanders, the other political experience and her command [email protected]

To carry out their plan, the duo breaks. They walked through two In- tracked the number of miles and the diana towns—Portland and Hart- route they would take through the ford City. website “MapMyRun.” Between the The rest of the landscape consisted two of them, they carried trail mix, of scattered farms and churches. At the water, a jacket, a compass, maps end of the journey, they were picked up and a cucumber in their backpacks. border by Wil Story, a graduate assis- Leander and Farmer left Taylor tant for Taylor Student Organization. at : a.m. on Friday, Oct. , and The pain from walking many miles crossed the state border at :  was an unforeseen difficulty on p.m. They took  ve shortcuts, includ- the journey. ing crossing a small river that was be- “(It was) excrutiating pain . . . we lieved to have formerly been a road. like, hobbled across (the Ohio bor- They took any opportunity they could der),” said Leander. to go o the road. “My feet still hurt,” added Farmer. The biggest obstacles weren’t solely Despite the aches, pains and fad- in the terrain. They battled blisters, as ing sunlight, both Leander and Farm- well as a lack of light at the beginning er agree that they would complete a and end of the trip. similar journey again. “Blisters were the biggest thing,” Le- “I feel like this is going to be some- ander said. “We could’ve walked for thing I’m going to do for the rest of my the rest of the night.” life—it was awesome,” said Farmer. Photograph provided by Kasey Leander Senior sojourners Kasey Leander and Darius Farmer tackled nearly  miles of Eastern Indiana terrain over Fall Break. He added that a lack of daylight The pair never doubted they would was another contributing factor. They achieve their goal. Neither of them They knew they wanted their jour- raced against the setting sun and made were going to stop until they made it; ney to involve walking, so they de- the most of the  hours of sunlight. the only possible issue was how many cided to walk in a straight line to the The two kept themselves enter- hours it would take. Road to Ohio nearest state—Ohio. tained by talking, making jokes, Leander feels that the trip was well A Fall Break pilgrimage Farmer to walk the . miles from Their peers’ reactions to their plan praying, listening to music and worth the endeavor, but thinks some Taylor University to the eastern bor- ranged from overwhelming support the Gospel of Luke, and filming improvements could be made to ease Brianna Kudisch der of Ohio during Fall Break. to blatant discouragement. their adventure. the journey. Contributor The idea originated from the typ- “Taylor students (reactions were) “I was surprised by how not-bored “I feel pretty con dent about my ical college desire to do something extreme,” Farmer said. “It was like we were,” said Leander. “I wasn’t walking abilities,” said Leander. Sixteen hours and  minutes. not-so-typical. ‘Wow, that’s awesome, that’s so cool!’ bored at a l l .” “(But) I think more rest stops would That’s the length of time it took “We wanted to do something ad- and then like ‘You guys are idiots— In total, they took two -minute be nice.” seniors Kasey Leander and Darius venturous,” Farmer said. that’s so dumb.” breaks, along with a few five-minute [email protected] LTheEchoNews.comIFE &TIMES STYLISH Teaching you class in the classroom Oh fall, you shouldn’t have. You’ve Good thing we have some ef- study, they are also style-smart. stylish staff. Take a look at what come again and you’re so pretty. fortless style icons rightSTAFF here on As the season for fall fashion ap- runs through the mind of these Keeton Yescott You make us want to look pret- campus. Taylor’s faculty isn’t just proaches, we’ve gathered inspira- trendy teachers as they dress Contributor ty too. well-educated in their field of tion from some of Taylor’s most to impress.

LINDA MANGANELLO KATHY HERRMANN Do you have a fashion motto? Do you have a fashion motto? My combination of clothes I would say my clothes have to has to be classy and comfort- be comfortable, movable and not able. Functional, clean and over-the-top. I like mixing colors put-together. and neutrals, and I love interest- ing designs. What are your fall essential wardrobe items? What are your fall essential Great shoes and a great wardrobe items? blazer. I usually like to buy a Black leggings and tunic tops, new blazer every fall. They’re boots, skirts and tights. great because they can be both dressy and casual depending Do you view your style as an ex- on what you put them with. I tension of your personality? love a great scarf. They make Yes. I sew, and I loved to make me feel like I’m on vacation. clothes as a kid . . . I’ve always been interested in fabrics. Do you view your style as an extension of your personality? Favorite store? Absolutely. I think it com- My ideal places would be municates part of yourself Madewell, J.Crew and Anthro- to others. pologie. But I mostly shop at  Maxx and Target. Favorite store? J.Crew, Banana, Nordstrom and Target. I’m not about the brand names and labels, I’m Herrmann steals the show with a more about how it  ts and how bright blazer and trendy boots. it makes you feel.

Manganello dresses up a neu- tral sweater with a colorful scarf and classy accessories.

Photograph by Mindy Wildman Photograph by Shannon Smagala

STEVE AUSTIN JOANN REDIGER Do you have a fashion motto? Do you have a fashion motto? I don’t know. . . . Comfort- I have to dress professionally, able, casual, but sharp. I prefer age-appropriate and simple. For corduroys over jeans because what I do, directing music and they’re more comfortable. being in front of large crowds on a regular basis, I need to be What is your fall essential in professional mode. I like the wardrobe item? classics, I’m not much into be- Sweaters. I love sweater ing trendy. weather. I have this one  annel that I love, but my wife hates it. What are your fall essential wardrobe items? Do you think your style is an Short boots, wool skirts, a black extension of your personality? leather jacket and black tights. Yes. I like to feel comfortable because I feel more like myself Do you think your style is an ex- that way. tension of your personality? Photograph provided by Laura Moore This year’s Wonka dance was a candy- lled costume party. Eh . . . not really. I don’t do a lot Favorite store? of accessorizing. For me, comfort I can pretty much always  nd is key. good things at the Gap outlet. Favorite store? I don’t care to shop too much . . . there are too many options! If I had to choose I would say Gap Austin styles his Star Wars or  Maxx. t-shirt with comfy sweat- er and converse. e epitome of class, Rediger keeps it simple and chic with patterned pen- cil skirt and laced boots.

Photograph by Shannon Smagala Photograph by Shannon Smagala

So there you have it: tips taken straight from some of the  nest minds on campus. I think it’s safe to say we should all start shopping at  Maxx and Target if we don’t already. [email protected] The Lost World of Adam and Eve WANTED Genesis 2 & 3  ere are a lot of girls at Taylor.  ere are also a Dr. John Walton lot of boys at Taylor. A lot of these girls and boys Saturday October 31 are single. Is that fact really weighing you down? 1-3 PM Send your suggestions for bi-weekly bachelor Euler Room 109 and bachelorette to us at [email protected]. You can be the change. YOU can make a di erence. Hosted by Taylor University and the Department of Biology

Continued on Page “If you’ve found yourself with an O-shaped hole in your heart, please know, dear freshman, you are not alone.”

O-Group heartbreak

October ,  FRIDAY

Because we didn’t have any email question submissions, we are going to allow you silly college students to be anonymous through a Survey Mon- Grandma Gracie key form instead of traditional email. The art of procrasti-baking batch of your favorite chocolate chip To get you started, I’ll even share You can nd the link here: cookies. one of my favorite recipes with you! surveymonkey.com/r/ Gracie Fairfax It’s not educational, you say? Fear Tie your apron, grab a whisk and get And to think I was just getting the Features Editor not. In order to bake, you need to fol- mixing! I can’t wait to hear what you computer thing gured out. low instructions, make correct mea- all have been x i n g . [email protected] You’ve all heard of procrastinating. surements and bake the treats for just Who am I kidding? You’re college stu- the right amount of time. To me, that dents. But do you know about the ne sounds like three educational tools: art of procrasti-baking? Well, you’re in math, science and following directions. Recipe for Monster Cookies luck. I’m here to teach you this ne art Worried about isolating yourself and newfound hobby of mine. from intentional community? No Total Time:  min | Prep:  min Directions Every evening after a long day of worries. Invite a friend to join you in Inactive:  min | Cook:  min Preheat the oven to  degrees F. Line cook- classes, or even during breaks in be- the process. Yield:  dozen | Level: Easy ie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick bak- tween classes, I ght the constant Worried about being set back in ing mats. urge to sit back, relax and enjoy some your career goals? For education Ingredients In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and educational daytime television, oth- majors, use this as an opportunity  eggs sugars. Mix well. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, erwise known as watching “Friends” to practice your teaching skills on a  / cups packed light brown sugar and butter. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate candies, on Net ix. Though I enjoy this, I have friend. For those who are lm majors,  cup granulated sugar chocolate chips, raisins, if using, baking soda, and a hard time justifying the time spent. wear a GoPro. For those who are math / teaspoon salt oatmeal. Drop by tablespoons  inches apart onto Sur ng the Internet can be consid- majors, measure and level o that cup / teaspoon vanilla extract the prepared cookie sheets. ered job searching and hanging out of  our. You give me a major, I give   -ounce jar creamy peanut butter Bake for  to  minutes. Do not overbake. Let with real friends can ful ll Taylor’s you a spatula.  stick butter, softened stand for about  minutes before transferring to wire mission of “intentional communi- You don’t like sugar? If you aren’t / cup multi-colored chocolate candies racks to cool. When cool, store in large resealable ty,” but what do we do when we want lying and truly hate sugar, check Pin- / cup chocolate chips plastic bags. pure enjoyment with a tangible prod- terest for some healthy, sugar-free / cup raisins, optional uct that will dance on your tastebuds? recipes.  teaspoons baking soda Recipe courtesy of Donna Haney as adapted by Paula Deen Procrasti-bake! So go on, folks. It’s time to procras-  / cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant) ©  Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved. Morning, afternoon, evening, mid- tinate more productively—complete night,  a.m. It’s always justi able to with good company, sizzling snicker- whip up a loaf of banana bread or a doodles and good company.

an email or slip a note under their of- over. Your O-Group career may just ce doors. Thank your O-Group lead- be starting. ers too. If there are certain people who . Don’t be a stranger O-Group heartbreak made your O-Group experience the If your fellow O-Group members best, tell them so. are missing each other, plan some- How to cope with the post-O-Group, here are a few ideas to . Write thank you notes . Think about applying to be an thing fun to do together. Over this loss of your crew help you cope with the loss: Speaking of Shawnda, another cop- O-Leader past half-semester you’ve probably . Continue to make unlikely friends ing mechanism could be channeling If the thought of never being in gotten pretty good at circling up; why Sarah Davis Chances are you would never have your depression into encouragement. O-Group again seems too painful not meet together on campus for old Life and Times Co-Editor made the friends you did had it not Shawnda Freer and Scott Gaier teach to bear, take comfort in knowing it times’ sake? But if scheduling O-Group been for the sweet randomness of the First Year class and work tirelessly doesn’t have to end here. Applica- reunions is too di cult, at least keep For seven weeks, you’ve been a be- O-Group. Being placed with complete to help freshman transition into Taylor tions don’t come out until spring, but being kind and saying “hi.” Otherwise, loved member of a color-coded and strangers required you to work to nd smoothly. So if you’re feeling sad about consider being an O-Group leader for you’ll just have a bunch of awkward ac- numbered family. You’ve faithfully connections, and that’s the awkward O-Group ending, that means you next year. An O-Group-er who had a quaintances around campus. Nobody gathered to play weird games, talk beauty of it. Seek people outside of probably had a pretty good time. Let great experience already has a great wants that. about your transition to college and your immediate circle. Befriend peo- Shawnda or Scott know. Send them platform for leadership. So think it . Pray for your O-Group family discuss your many, many re ection ple outside your major or wing. Some- If you’re thinking of them, pray for papers. You’ve studied Taylor’s histo- times having nothing in common is a them. If you love them like family, pray ry and mission statement and slow- great thing to have in common. for them like family. And even if you ly gained con dence in spelling the . Meet with your O-Leaders don’t like them that much, you can still name “Bonhoe er.” Your O-Leaders like you a lot. If you pray for them. Establishing the O-Group dynamic ask them to hang out, it is almost guar- is a process. You become acquaintanc- anteed they will say yes. Encourage Like all good things, O-Group comes es through the awkwardness of unfa- them, update them on your life and to an end. However motley your miliarity. In the realization that you just get to know them. They’re only a O-Group was, dealing with the loss of actually look forward to your time to- year or two older than you, and they’re the crew can be hard. So here’s to hop- gether, you become friends. And in the not in the business of turning down ing these ideas help you through this painful discovery that O-Group ends friends. Sure, you may have moved on tragic transition. It may be di cult to halfway through the semester, you re- from O-Group, but you can still visit see now, but there is life after O-Group. alize you are family. your parents once in awhile. [email protected] Every group is different. Some . Read more Bonhoe er O-Groups break up with subtle waves You think I’m kidding, but I’m real- and “see-you-laters.” Some O-Groups ly not. “Life Together” is a helpful tool gather in relieved hugs, happy to be for learning how to live well within a TaylorU’s done with a class. And other groups Christian community, but you can also can’t let go—blowing up their group look into his classic “The Cost of Dis- message with broken heart emojis and cipleship.” The book is a commentary promises of continued hangouts. on the value of grace and the relation- But now, whether you’ve had a weird ship between ourselves and the teach- or wonderful time, the end of O-Group ings of Christ. Bonhoe er also wrote brings another transition. books about creation, prayer, martyr- If you’ve found yourself with an dom, the Psalms and his time in pris- O-shaped hole in your heart, please on. So the next time you nd yourself know, dear freshman, you are not missing O-Group, pick up a Bonhoe er TOP alone. I’d even venture to say this heart- book and reminisce. You could even Photograph by Jessica Nesselrodt break is a valuable part of transitioning write a re ection. Send it to Shawnda; Freshman Lindsay Couvion feels orphaned without her O-Groupies. to Taylor. But, if you are mourning life make her day. TWEETS Julia Camara @JuliaCamara6‏ “Blessed are those who do stupid things for they will have plenty Echograms TaylorU of fodder for humor writing” #humorworkshop #tayloru #PWR

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Hotel for spies ThAeEchoNews.com &E October ,  FRIDAY Journeying from Quartet returns Last year’s popular quartet of external sources, including mu- returns with new members sic professors JoAnn Rediger and Rebecca Rodden. Danielle Barnes Aside from Eaton, all the group mem- Sta Writer bers are new this year. One month ago, Eaton added new members to Taylor to L.A. There’s something magical when the quartet, including freshman these four men get together to pro- Luke Borchelt (tenor), senior Jacob duce beautiful harmonies. Their Nolan (lead), sophomore Ross De- singing is unlike the sound of any Long (baritone) and junior Joyce Yu other musical group on campus, and acting as the group’s accompanist. they’re back this year to entertain and The group has an entire new lev- inspire their listeners. el of direction for their music. This The Night Lights is a male vocal year is the first time the group has quartet that was formed by senior Tay- had an official pianist, and they’re lor Eaton in  . Eaton was inspired excited to see where this takes them. to create a musical group with four “The closer we are, the tighter our male members because there wasn’t harmony is. We’re bringing a whole anything like yet on campus. new level of energy,” Eaton said. “An idea came to me and I prayed Ross DeLong was happy to become about it,” said Eaton. “After that, I imme- a member of The Night Lights this diately began planning for the quartet,” year and loves the idea of performing A year ago, the group brainstormed southern music. the perfect name. Options such as “Ebony “My dad was a part of a quartet sing- and the Ivories” and “The Heaven-Bound ing group and I’m happy to follow in Quartet” didn’t quite leave the impression his footsteps,” DeLong said. they desired. Bolstered by new members and “We  nally said ‘The Night Lights’ an eagerness to perform, The out loud and it rang well. We started Night Lights are excited to con- our second year with that name and tinue sharing their melodious it stuck,” Eaton said. voices with their audiences. They The group began singing southern performed the national anthem gospel music but has since expanded at Taylor’s second football game into other genres such as ’ s and ’ s and are looking forward to future doo-wop. The group regularly takes appearances. suggestions and advice from a variety [email protected] Photograph provided by Dustin McLean McLean provides on-set direction to fellow Taylor alum Jason Burkey.

Q&A with alumnus ( ), is trying to attach talent to a Moses (“Mad Men”) attached. The screenwriter and director script I wrote. Also, I’m writing an- script had gotten good coverage at other project my team and I plan to a couple companies and agencies, Laura Koenig make independently. but no one would finance it with a Sta Writer first-time director. It’s a tightrope walk, and you have to go it alone

Graduating from Taylor, receiving How do you balance your faith and for a while. Photograph provided by Savannah Chambers his master’s in film from Florida work in Hollywood? The Night Lights, left to right: Luke Borchelt, Jacob No- State and moving out to L.A. to I think that presents a false lan, Joyce Yu, Taylor Eaton, Ross DeLong sell his new script—it sounds like dichotomy. I don’t think there What advice would you give to stu- a dream come true for a film and is a division between sacred and dents who are pursuing a career in media major. As Dustin McLean secular or anything like that. the  lm and media industry? (’ ) continued on his journey, he If anything, my chosen profes- Test yourself. If you’re really soon experienced the rollercoast- sion informs my faith more so serious and committed to this er stress of Hollywood. T E than the other way around. I see path, it is most likely going to had a chance to catch up with the screenwriting as a microcosm take a long time. It will be more writer and director and discuss his for God’s authorship of our real- difficult if you encumber your- career in the film industry. ity. Understanding what a writer self in traditional commitments. does when creating characters In the kind of subculture most Austin Yoder is a junior lm and media production major with an af- and story really informs my un- Taylor students live in, the “Ring nity for writing snarky reviews about even his favorite mov- Since graduating from Taylor in  derstanding of conflict and pain by Spring” is only  percent joke. ies. He specializes in satire all things ridiculous.. with a degree in digital media pro- in our world and how those The sacrifices and challenges duction, how has your experience at things pertain to God’s narra- you have to endure when work- Hanks gives a reliably terrific Taylor a ected and prepared you for tive purposes. ing in an uncertain and unclear Hotel for performance, his a able demeanor yourcareer? industry is no joke. If you don’t cutting through the palpable ten- I’ve always wanted to make  lms, but think you can handle absolute sion that hangs over much of the I enrolled at Taylor University before What are the most di cult and re- uncertainty in your career—like spies  lm. But it’s Rylance that steals the they really had a program that focused warding parts of your job? working really hard for months show, with a powerful performance on that. I was in the broadcast journal- Rewarding hasn’t really happened or years on a project and hav- Austin Yoder that commands compassion, e ec- ism major my freshman year because I yet. You hear things like, “Be prepared ing  out of  people tell you Columnist tively undermining every stereotype thought I’d at least get to use some cam- for a thousand ‘noes’ before you hear they don’t like it or working for of foreign spies. As the soft-spoken eras. I knew Taylor didn’t have what I one ‘yes.’” and “Get used to rejection.” a year to get a project green lit “Hotel Transylvania ,” the sequel to and likable Abel, he accomplishes wanted, but felt very strongly that it It is really hard and a lot of people can’t and then have the funding pulled the   animated  lm “Hotel Tran- the improbable task of getting Don- was where I was supposed to be. The handle hearing “you aren’t any good” out—then this isn’t a good career sylvania,” is an exciting, slow-burning ovan, and the audience, to be sym- next year, the Bruners showed up and as many times as you will when try- for you. You have to persevere if  lm that I enjoyed immensely, even pathetic toward his livelihood and built the media program. They really ing to make it in the arts. Matt Weiner you are serious. Also, (and I’m though it is not animated, follows a motivation. However, as far as I can taught us a lot about production, pro- (“Mad Men”) had his pilot written for stealing this from “American Cin- completely different storyline and tell, neither of these characters is a duction value and post-production. I’d years. He sank into a deep depression ematographer” and paraphrasing doesn’t feature a single character from vampire or any other sort of monster say the most valuable thing I got from because everyone told him that either a bit), always be the person who the original  l m . for that matter. them was their approach to story. That it was terrible or that it was great but smiles the most on set. Last Friday, facing yet another week- The rest of the cast is equally rivet- said, I really think, for me anyway, the no one wanted to watch a period piece. end of overwhelming loneliness, I ing, speci cally the relatively unknown most valuable part of Taylor in terms of So, I anticipate it will be rewarding went to the local cinema fully prepared Scott Shepherd, who brings some much my career was taking classes with Jim when the feature I just  nished starts “One of the Coen brothers to see Adam Sandler’s newest cartoon needed levity to the movie as Agent Spiegel, professor of philosophy and re- screening and people start watching studied lm while the other comedy. The theatre was packed. As Ho man. Austin Stowell plays Francis ligion. The worst thing you can do is it. I hope. studied philosophy. So unless people  lled the seats around me, I Gary Powers, the pilot who gets shot write movies that aren’t exploring ideas. you have a brother you’re was surprised to see no children at- down in enemy territory. Teary -eyed Professors John and Kathy Bruner are tending this family-friendly  lm. It just and snot- nosed, Stowell reduces the top notch  lm production instructors, What is one of the biggest lessons going to have to study both.” goes to show how Sandler appeals to American legend to a blubbering wimp, but make sure you take philosophy you have learned in your career a wide audience. even more shocking when juxtaposed classes with people like Dr. Spiegel or since graduating from Taylor? Is there anything else you would In “Hotel Transylvania ,” Tom with Rylance’s Rudolph Abel. But lest Dr. Cosgrove. Remember—one of the The industry is more reactionary like to share? Hanks plays James Donovan, an you think the movie is at all lacking in Coen brothers studied  lm while the and closed-minded than you can Make friends you can trust and insurance lawyer who is given the patriotism, America and its values, per other studied philosophy. So unless you believe. You see things marketed as depend on. That’s really hard to unenviable task of defending Sovi- usual, are the ultimate victor. have a brother you’re going to have to “groundbreaking,” “original,” “fresh” do in my opinion, but Taylor and et spy Rudolph Abel (Mark Rylance), The film’s cinematography is an- study both. and “visionary.” Well yeah, that’s Florida State were both great plac- who has been captured by Ameri- other high point, artfully capturing what consumers respond to. Then es for that. The people I met and can agents. Overnight, Donovan be- the dark, paranoid atmosphere of producers and managers and agents befriended there are the only rea- comes one of the most hated men the Cold War world. From the bright, What are some of the current proj- all start saying “That groundbreak- son I have been able to make the in America as he strives to provide colorful halls of the United States Su- ects you are working on? ing thing was awesome! We need to things I have since graduating. a fair defense to the enemy. When preme Court to the bleak, cold streets I’m currently working with man- only make things exactly like that “As It’s Remembered” starred Ja- an American pilot is shot down and of war -torn Germany, the  lmmakers agers for the  rst time. We are try- because it was so good! Let’s just son Burkey (’ ), who graduated captured, Donovan must travel to paint a fascinating, engrossing picture ing to come up with ideas that they do those.” So then you walk in with from Taylor, and the majority of Germany to negotiate a swap. If I of a bygone era. would see as commercial. It’s a very something new or different and our crew was friends from . remember correctly, the original All in all, “Hotel Transylvania ” is frustrating process. I’m also working you’re immediately told that it’s “too Also, pay people. It might be “Hotel Transylvania” was about a an intense, inspiring, and spectac- on a couple of pilot scripts. A pilot I out there.” The industry wants the their dream to do this, but it’s hotel for monsters run by Dracu- ular  lm, even though it strays very wrote a few years ago has been sent same but different. no one’s dream to do this for free. la. I honestly have no clue how or far from its predecessor. Don’t forget around town and has started getting They also don’t want first-time Even if it’s a terrible day rate, pay why the filmmakers chose to make to pick up next week’s copy of T my co-writers and me some meetings. writers or directors. I had a script them something. such drastic changes to the charac- E, where I will be reviewing Ste- I just  nished a feature  lm called “As that a lot of people really liked. We ters and plot, but the result is a film ven Spielberg’s “Bridge of Spies.” It’s Remembered.” Benjamin Scott, had Rachel Brosnahan (“House [email protected] that is far superior to the original in who was a producer on “Lovelace” of Cards,” “Black List”) and Mark every way. [email protected] So we paint smiling lipstick over our questioning mouths and hide our tears with shimmering eye shadow, rushing to construct something—anything—to hide behind.

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For many, wedding rings are the next big thing. For others, they never will be. Photograph provided by Flickr user Scott Beckner to what we can handle and what will life. An unmarried man can spend best serve us spiritually. So if the idea his time doing the Lord’s work and Marriage isn’t for everyone of being single your whole life sounds thinking how to please him. But a like a fate worse than death, God married man has to think about his college, in a Christian girl’s dorm), Occasionally we hear about those probably wouldn’t pick that gift for earthly responsibilities and how to Singleness isn’t a people believe there’s somebody who are “called to singleness.” How- you. I can’t claim to know anything please his wife.” consolation prize out there for everyone. When I chal- ever, people don’t seem to use that for certain, but “If your children ask Paul goes on to say it’s the same for lenged a friend about this, she went phrase frequently, and when they do for a fish, do you give them a snake women who are married. Whether Payton Lechner so far as to say that people who re- it’s often jokingly or even with a nega- instead?” (Luke 11:1) married or unmarried, you’re going Contributor main single simply “never found tive connotation. Paul says in 1 Corin- Sometimes people seem to pity to miss out on something. As Paul their somebody.” thians 7:7, “But I wish everyone were those gifted with singleness, because explains, “I am saying this for your Over and over again, my friends have I hope that statement bothers you single, just as I am. Yet each person they think lives are emptier with- benefit, not to place restrictions on repeated the same awful phrases: as much as it bothers me. Not only is has a special gift from God, of one out marriage. It’s true that you miss you. I want you to do whatever will “When you get married, you should it depressing to imagine people living kind or another.” some experiences by not getting mar- help you serve the Lord best, with as do this at your wedding,” or, “When and dying alone simply because they The “gift of singleness” should not ried—marriage involves sharing your few distractions as possible” (1 Cor- you get married, I better be in the never crossed paths with the person be treated as a consolation prize or a life with someone in a way no other inthians 7:35). ceremony.” they were meant to spend their lives nice way of saying you were just un- friendship can replicate. In the end, I’m not trying to con- I’m always quick to correct them: with, but it’s also unbiblical. Even lucky and never found “the one.” The However, I think by choosing mar- vince any of you to swear an oath of “If. If I get married.” within a Christian community, where gift of singleness should be consid- riage, people also miss things they abstinence. However, I am asking you In today’s society (especially in a we often feel we have to defend the in- ered of equal value to the gift of mar- could have experienced if they’d to accept “if,” not as a resignation to Christian community, at a Christian stitution of marriage, we need to re- riage. And for those of you afraid of stayed single. As it says later in 1 life as a lonely spinster, but as an ac- alize that some of us aren’t going to ending up alone, I’d suggest you stop Corinthians 7:32-33, “I want you to knowledgment that there are options get married. worrying. God gives us gifts according be free from the concerns of this besides marriage.

smartphone), and 30-year-old Kyle issues, how much can we real- Does anyone really care? Smitley started the clothing compa- ly accomplish? ny Barley & Birch, which specializes Let’s talk about the American foster actively pay attention to politics was in organic clothing. care system. If nobody makes policies Co-Editors in Chief Why politics should Julia Oller matter to millennials not much higher, at 43 percent. The problem though, is that while like the Adoption and Safe Families Chris Yingling As Ana Swanson of “The Washing- all of this social activism is wonderful Act, or finds ways to improve policies Design Editor G. Connor Salter ton Post” put it, “Even young Amer- and creates important changes, there and make a better system, how much Matthew Morse Contributor icans who consider themselves is a distinct lack of political activism. will we actually change things? Online Editor Becca Schriner politically active may not do much None of the people I mentioned (or Not enough. Photography Editor We have a problem in our generation. more than vote every few years, sign any of the others in the “Parade” ar- We can make incredible progress Shannon Smagala I know that’s been said before, an online petition once a year, or ticle) are interested in trying to make by changing social values, and we Videographer and it sounds tired, but stay with passive-aggressively unfriend peo- the world a better place by influencing should keep doing that. But if we do Elyse Horb me for a minute: millennials (those ple who express different political public policy, which really means only not try to change political values, if News Editors born between 1981 and 1997) neither views on Fa c e b o o k .” half the work is getting done. we just assume politicians are evil Becca Robb Cassidy Grom trust politicians nor care about the The interesting thing is that, de- For example, if we don’t have and changing Washington is a lost World/National Editor political sphere. spite how apparently cynical millen- laws to restrict deforestation, gov- cause, eventually that will become Tom Gbean We’re not the only ones, of course. nials are, experts say millennials want ernment research grants to help truth. Government positions will con- Features Editor The prevalence and praise of shows to change the world. An article in “Pa- scientists discover clean energy tinue going to dishonest or ineffective Gracie Fairfax such as “House of Cards” and “Scan- rade” magazine titled “Field Guide: alternatives, and politicians com- people because no one cares to find Life & Times Editors Sarah Davis dal” suggests that, if anything, dis- Millennials Vs. Baby Boomers” put mitted to fixing environmental a better way. Lindsay Robinson trusting politicians is a feature of it this way: “(Millennials are) high- Arts & Entertainment American culture. The problem ly social, hugely optimistic and re- Editor Austin Lindner though, is that while Generation lentlessly determined to change the Opinions Editor X-ers and Baby Boomers at least care world for the better. And they’re doing Elizabeth Syson enough to vote in elections, most mil- it on their own timetable.” Sports Editor lennials do not. For example, 21-year-old comedian Lincoln Reed Here are the statistics taken by Pew Kevin Breel spread awareness about Copy Chief Research Center during the presiden- depression in his TEDx talk “Confes- Helen Wilbers tial election in 2012: at that time, 21.5 sions of a Depressed Comic.” Jess Mat- Staff Writers Joseph Johns percent of eligible young voters actu- thews, a 27-year-old inventor, runs Wren Haynes Danielle Barnes ally voted. Only a slightly higher pro- a company called Uncharted Play Brecken Mumford portion of millennials said they actively which makes exercise products that

Sports Writer talk about politics (35 percent), and the also generate clean energy (including Graphic by Matthew Morse Kyle Keck number of millennials who stated they a jump rope that also charges your The majority of millennials show little interest in politics. Staff Photographers Fayth Glock Hannah Bolds Tweets. We keep our flaws, wounds and Mindy Wildman Jessica Nesselrodt doubts tucked away behind a façade of Designers smiles and successes—a mask so effec- Becca Eis tive that in vulnerable moments, when Bre Bartlett Tom Metzger everything we hide behind is stripped Eric Andrews My real self Isabelle Kroeker away, we hardly recognize ourselves. Copy Editors Learning to be genuine Uncomfortable with the shorn strang- So we paint smiling lipstick over our Jeff Grogan er in the mirror, I immediately found questioning mouths and hide our tears Kate Jameson Katie O’Malley Elizabeth Syson something else to hide behind. I might with shimmering eye shadow, rushing Mary Helen Thompson Opinions Editor have bid my hair adieu, but I still had to construct something—anything—to Advertisement Team that essential magic—makeup. For five hide behind. Manager – Andrea Baker Chelsea Sweet Three days before classes began, I straight days, I wore more makeup than What would happen if we allowed Nichole Skandalaris squinched my eyes shut while a guy I had in the past five straight months. I ourselves to be real? If we found the Distribution Managers from my dorm ran the cold teeth of spared no effort in creating a new mask things we hide behind—those catch- Julia Fahy Jessi Arbuckle hair clippers over my head. All I could to hide behind. phrases we toss around so glibly or the Faculty Adviser say after that first pass was, “What if But even with makeup, I did a dou- busy schedules we lean on like a crutch Donna Downs I have an ugly head?” ble-take every time I happened to see to keep us from being alone with our re- As my hair fell in chunks to the floor, I my face in a mirror or window; I didn’t ality—and set them aside? What if we realized I had no backup plan. If you get know my face without its usual context. took a good long look at the genuine • a bad haircut, you can alter it. When you I felt naked, vulnerable, all my features selves we keep locked away and then The Echo aims to represent the views of diverse voices on Taylor shave your head, there’s nothing left to alter. on unavoidable display for the world chose to love ourselves despite the ugly University’s campus fairly and without bias and to be a vehicle of accurate and pertinent information to the student body. The There’s also nothing left to hide be- to see. features and healing scars? Echo also aims to be a forum that fosters healthy discussion about relevant issues, acting as a catalyst for change on our campus. hind. Nothing to cover my head if it As my hair grows back, I’m beginning We might find that the things we hide Student journalists have published The Echo weekly since turned out to be a weird shape; nothing to realize there’s always something to behind lose their power. We might cre- 1913, except for January term, exam week and holidays. The Echo is a member of the Associated Collegiate to hide my ears—not my favorite fea- hide behind, and my hair is a mild ex- ate a safe place for others to come out Press and the Indiana Collegiate Press Association. The Echo is printed by HNE printers in Greenfield, Ind. The ture—nothing to style just so in order ample. It’s not such a problem to be un- from hiding as we release hypocrisy and Echo offices are in the Rupp Communication Arts Building. to hide that acne on my jaw. comfortable with my face without hair, comparisons and see that we all have Please address all letters, questions or comments to: I didn’t realize how much I hide be- but what happens when I’m uncomfort- flaws, pains and problems. The Echo 236 W. Reade Ave. (765) 998-5359 hind my hair until I swept it up off the able with myself? We might learn to love people, not Upland, IN 46989-1001 [email protected]

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Cross country moves up

TTheEchoNews.comROJAN NATION October ,  FRIDAY the de cit to –. They wouldn’t see the scoreboard again. WEEKLY A -yard rush by Keys into the end zone and a Pollard pass to Lundberg moved the score to –. Alexander PREVIEW took over for Pollard and further in- creased the score to  after completing F  a touchdown to senior Zach Hershberg- S  er. Junior quarterback Nate Martinez / Concordia : P.M. took the lead o ensively to  nish the ______game and helped Taylor reach a total of -yards. M’ C  C  Senior Adam Sauder led Taylor’s S  defense with nine tackles. Other de- / Great Lakes Invite (A) : A.M. fensive highlights came from sacks by ______sophomores Alex Anderson and Dar- ius Stanley. Sophomore Dovi Gamble M’ S  had six stops while senior Blake Wheel- S  er had eight. / Grace (A) : P.M. Freshman punter Austin Gunderson ______earned the  Special Teams Player V  of the Week. Gunderson completed six Taylor Trojans App of seven extra point attempts. S  . ./ “He’s done a good job this year,” said / IU Kokomo : P.M. / Grace : P.M.  head coach Ron Korfmacher. “He’s ______stepped into a role . . . that we had a couple of injuries and he stepped in. He’s W ’ C  C  Photograph by Chris Yingling Senior Michael Miller stands at the line of scrimmage ready for a pass. earned his spot. . . . He’s done a great job with both kicking (and) punting.” S  / Great Lakes Invite (A) : A.M. The win moves the Trojans’ overall ______record to – and – in the . Tay- lor will take on Concordia in a Home- W ’ S  coming Weekend matchup. Kicko is Trojans subdue Saints S  at  p.m. at Turner Stadium. / Grace : P.M. Taylor’s offense proves A tough Trojan defense quickly make the score within reach at – [email protected] unstoppable in - win stopped Siena’s o ense and allowed . The Trojan o ense continued their Taylor freshman quarterback Everett dominance when Pollard’s pass to se- Lincoln Reed Pollard to go to work. Pollard complet- nior Andrew Sheard positioned the ball Sports Editor ed a -yard touchdown pass to senior -yards down eld. A quick -yard pass Michael Miller. A failed point-after at- from Pollard to junior Jay Johnson sent Taylor’s football team massacred the tempt left the score at – in favor of the lineman stumbling into the end Siena Heights Saints – in an un- the Trojans. zone to make the score – in favor holy matchup on Saturday. The Saints responded with a suc- of the Trojans. The Trojans’ performance featured cessful trip to the end zone to make “The o ensive line played phenome- an impressive balance of running and the di erential –. Taylor saw a quick nal,” said Pollard. “I would take that of- passing that proved to be an unstoppa- turnaround when a skilled pass-run fensive line over anybody in the c o u ntr y.” ble force for Siena Heights. The score is combination between Keys and Pol- The barrage continued with rushing the highest in team history since . lard helped the Trojans march down touchdowns for both Keys and Pollard Senior Justin Keys set the tone during the  eld within scoring position. Pol- to set the score to –. A two-point Taylor’s second possession. Keys car- lard found senior tight end Hans Lund- attempt proved successful when ju- 5 ried the ball  yards to position the berg open and completed a -yard nior quarterback Wilson Alexander Trojans at the Siena -yard line. Junior touchdown pass to increase the Taylor connected a pass to junior tight end running back Richardson Giordani lead to –. Tyler Bosse. completed the blow with a rushing Siena Heights started the second Siena’s o ense rallied at the begin- touchdown to give Taylor a – lead. quarter with a quick touchdown to ning of the third quarter to decrease Cross country moves up Men’s and women’s team The men’s squad was led by junior Matt my training, injury prevention and improve national ranking Hall, who earned his  rst collegiate win mental con dence.” by  nishing  rst out of  runners. Tay- The women blazed through their Kyle Keck lor’s second- and third-place  nishers competition at the Bethel Invitational Sports Writer included sophomores Stephen Cho and as well. Not only did they win their third Joseph Beamish, both clocking in with race out of four, they also placed  ve The Taylor men’s and women’s cross personal bests. runners inside the top-. Sophomore country teams each slotted them- Hall, a Nationals competitor for Alex Berends showcased her speed Photograph provided by TU Sports Information Department selves one position higher in the lat- track and field last spring, earned once again by receiving her seventh Sophomore Joseph Beamish strides toward the nish line in the Bethel Invite. est  Top- Poll this week. Crossroads League Male Runner of the collegiate win. Berends’ sub- minute The women’s team moved its way Week. While  nding success in both time also helped Taylor clock its second As both teams have paced their way our men’s team, increase in the rank- from No.  to No. , becoming the sports is tough to come by, Hall cred- fastest time in program history. to the top, Hall admits that the Trojan ings these past few years. It’s an exciting highest-ranked team in the history of its his success to one thing. Junior Hannah Schroder and senior running experience is not something time to be a part of Taylor cross country, the school’s program. Likewise, the “I focus on trying to do the little Jane Hawks  nished as Taylor’s second- to take for granted. and as cheesy as it sounds, I wouldn’t men’s team improved one spot to No. things right, whether that be good and third- place runners for the second “I’ve noticed an increase in our team’s trade it for anything.” , which makes  straight times poll- stretching, making sure I roll my legs week in a row. Schroder placed third desire to be great,” Hall said. “Not only The Trojans race again tomorrow ing in the top-. out or weights,” Hall said. “In my opin- overall out of  with a time of :., do we want to be the best we can be in- when they travel to Grand Rapids to The latest meet or both teams took ion, doing all of the little things right while Hawks placed sixth overall with dividually, but also as a team. It’s very compete in the Great Lakes Invite. place on Oct.  at the Bethel Invitational. (ends) up making a big di erence in a time of :.. exciting to see the women’s team, and [email protected] Trojans’ big guns The Echo Sports ,      zzle in shootout www.theechonews.com/sports Taylor falls - to proud of my team for not giving up No.  Spring Arbor and for scoring as many goals as we did on a very good team.” Landry Long A Cougar goal in the th minute Contributor put Spring Arbor up – and proved to be the deciding blow as the Tro- The Taylor women’s soccer team fell jans would not see the back of net short in a thrilling game this past Sat- for the remainder of the game. Zaino

urday, which involved no shortage of led the Trojans with two goals ac- Photograph by Shannon Smagala goals from both sides. companied by single goals from se- Sophomore Nikki Zaino maneuvers a ball around a defender. The Trojans hosted No.  Spring Ar- nior Courtney Selle and sophomore bor, who currently remain undefeated Hadlee Yescott. Athlete of the Week in Crossroads League play. Despite a The Trojans were in action on the  nal score of – in favor of the Cou- road this past Wednesday with a – gars, sophomore Nikki Zaino was very victory over Mount Vernon Nazarene Brittany Pfaff happy with the team’s performance. University. Next, they’ll host No.  “We came out fast and ready to Grace College at home this Saturday. Year Junior play,” Zaino said. “It was a crazy and Soccer kicks o at  p.m. fun game to be a part of. I was very [email protected] Hometown Wheaton, Illinois

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