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You are the voice. We are the Echo. Since 1913 1 Volume 106, Issue 9 Friday/Thursday, November 9–November 15, 2018 TheEchoNews.com HEADLINES Ivy and a son named Levi New diversity position created Taylor seeks new member of President’s Cabinet Rayce Patterson News Co-Editor

Taylor University began the search for a candidate to fill a new administra- Senior Ivy Oleson shares about raising tive role earlier this year. The position her son Levi here at Taylor Page 3 is called the special assistant to the president for diversity initiatives. “We have seen the number of stu- Student hold each dents of color growing over the years, other's stories and so this is just like a next step,” What it looked like to Stand Up President P. Lowell Haines said. “We for Your Sibling Page 4 have an Office of Intercultural Pro- grams, but that is more at a student programming level. What we want to Into the woods and do and what I would like to do is have onto the stage somebody at a higher level who par- ticipates on the president’s cabinet.” According to Haines, the special assistant will report directly to the president through Chief of Staff Photograph by Trevor Osswald Sherri Harter. The position will also The OIP works on a student programming level, but the new special be linked to student development, ac- assistant to the president will address diversity on an administrative level. ademic affairs and human resourc- positions around the country, you’ll The number one qualification on has good judgment, has good refer- es, which will be through the provost, find people who are pretty frustrated. the job description is the candidate ences, has been through a lot of dif- Discover the unique twist on the vice president for student devel- They have a title, but they’re not real- has to have a strong Christian faith ferent things.” these fairytales Page 6 opment and the special assistant to ly given a standing; they’re not given and love the Lord. The next biggest Haines also wants the candidate to the president on human resources. an office and they’re not given a bud- thing they are looking for is experi- have good people skills and get along Describing Similar positions to this one can get and those kinds of things to do ence. A graduate degree is required, well with others because of the sensi- America be found in several universities to- stuff. And we want to buck that trend and they prefer the candidate to al- tivity that is required in dealing with Sophomore Samuel Jones explains why he believes America is great Page 7 day but still have not been adopted and do something meaningful h e re .” ready have experience regarding di- issues regarding race. by the majority of universities, ac- The duties of the special assistant versity programming in a university Taylor posted the available posi- cording to Haines. How Taylor’s new will include creating a strategic plan setting. They do not require the can- tion online for the public, and they Men’s soccer administrative position stands out is for diversity and intercultural initia- didate to have a doctorate degree, also sought out their own candi- develops culture that direct relationship with the pres- tives, propose policies for the univer- but it is preferred. dates with the help of references from of unity ident’s office. sity and assist in the recruitment of “When you have somebody coming groups like the Board of Trustees. At Men’s soccer falls in tournament action Page 8 “We’ve looked at dozens of job de- diverse staff, faculty and students. On in at the president’s level, you need the time of his interview, according scriptions and researched all over top of that, the special assistant will some pretty savvy people,” Haines to Haines, Taylor has not made an America and come up with what even teach a few classes on diversity said. “This is a very difficult area; race offer yet but have a candidate they we think is a really unique position,” topics, according to the official job in society is pretty tough stuff. You are pursuing. CONTENTS Haines said. “Oftentimes, in these description provided by Harter. need to have somebody who’s wise, [email protected] News...... Pgs 1–2 Features...... Pg 3 Life & Times...... Pgs 4–5 Taylor joins Colleges Against Cancer A&E...... Pg 6 Opinions...... Pg 7 New club encourages “The Relay for Life, if we are able to Sports...... Pg 8 cancer awareness host the event, it will be an event pri- marily for Taylor’s community, but it Gabby Carlson will also be for the Upland communi- Co-Editor in Chief ty to support and be a part of,” Fergu- WEEKEND WEATHER son said. Colleges Against Cancer is projected to Colleges Against Cancer can be com- Today bring a chapter to Taylor University in posed of students, faculty, staff and the next few months. Junior David Fer- community members who are passion- 40° guson will be the president of the club ate about cancer research and learn- and is currently searching for cabinet ing more about what the community 21° members. This club will focus on fund- can do. The club will also participate raising, advocacy and creating aware- in quite a few fundraiser efforts for pa- ness on campus. tients with cancer. Saturday Photograph by Tim Hudson The goal of Colleges Against Cancer Junior David Ferguson will be the president of Being a club member will involve 33° is for those involved to support the pro- the new Colleges Against Cancer chapter at Taylor. about a three-hour commitment ev- grams of the American Cancer Society to minister Christ’s redemptive love as Relay For Life could be held in late ery week, spending an hour or two in 22° and raise awareness, at Taylor and in and truth to a world in need,” Ferguson April or early May of next year. a meeting and an hour or two working the community, about things that can said. “I believe serving those with illness Relay for Life is a big fundraiser held on various projects assigned to differ- Sunday greatly affect a patient’s medical jour- is creating a platform to serve those on by Colleges Against Cancer. This is the ent individuals. ney, according to Bryan Hannon, Indi- campus and in the community. I believe American Cancer Society’s largest event, Whether you are interested in being 40° ana government relations director. this would serve the platform for us to spanning 47 states and 29 countries, ac- a member with weekly commitments Ferguson was involved in Colleges become more engaged globally with ef- cording the the American Cancer Soci- or willing to aid in fundraising efforts 28° Against Cancer at his previous institu- forts to fight cancer.” ety website. down the line, the budding Colleges tion, Georgia Tech. He believes many A club must have a minimum of 10 This race spans 6-24 hours and is Against Cancer chapter at Taylor Uni- FOLLOW US students would be interested in tak- members to be considered by the uni- made up of fundraising teams at the in- versity appreciates support in any way ing part in this club because of just how versity and some have already expressed stitution where it is held. At least one given. @TheEcho_Taylor many people are affected by cancer. interest in joining. Ferguson is optimistic member of each team must be on the Contact Joshua Ferguson with any “Part of Taylor University’s mission, that if a full cabinet of solid, motivated track at all times, to signify cancer nev- further questions on how to get in- from what I understand, is to develop and passionate group of individuals is er sleeps, and for one night, neither do volved at [email protected]. student leaders, who have a passion complete by December, fundraisers such those fighting to eradicate it. [email protected]

Facebook.com/ TaylorUniversityEcho Alumnus receives teaching fellowship Zach Alford teaches at a entire year to say, ‘well, what do I like, support as future teachers. Georgia high-need school what do I not like, before I start my According to The Woodrow Wil- first year as an actual teacher in my son National Fellowship Foundation, @Echo_TaylorU Taylor Budzikowski own classroom,’” Alford said. the program is a launching pad for Staff Writer The teaching fellowship equips fu- teacher growth and development. The ture teachers with one full year of fellowship hopes to shape a new gen- Zach Alford (’16) received the Wood- classroom experience prior to full- eration of educators to serve in high- row Wilson Teaching Fellowship ear- time teaching. Fellows are paired with need classrooms. lier this year. mentor teachers and are given the op- While at Taylor, Alford studied Com- TheEchoNews.com Alford is one of 24 recipients of the portunity to work with a group of stu- puter Science with a minor in Mathe- highly competitive fellowship in 2018. dents through an entire academic year. matics. Alford sought to transition to The fellowship selects educators who Alford values the daily practice he teaching mathematics after gradua- demonstrate impact and a strong has gained throughout this student tion. He knew a friend who received background of STEM education in their teaching experience at Northside the fellowship two years prior to ap- SUBSCRIBE TO undergraduate studies. High School. plying himself. The Echo! Alford received a $10,000 stipend Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fel- “Taylor students ought to consider to pursue his master’s degree at Mer- lows agree to teach for three years applying for this more,” Department Print and electronic cer University and is currently student in a high-need school in Georgia, Co-Chair and Professor of Computer Photograph provided by Facebook subscriptions teaching at Northside High School in meaning most students are on free Science and Engineering Stefan Bran- Zach Alford (’16) is one of the available by emailing Warner Robin, Georgia. and reduced lunches. The fellowship dle said. Woodrow Wilson Teaching [email protected]. “I have laboratory experience for an provides teachers preparation and ALUMNUS continues on Page 2 Fellowship winners this year. "Beyond simply being a voice, we are also called to be the hands and feet of Christ."

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2 ThNeEchoNews.comEWS November 9, 2018 FRIDAY Lesner speaks on nonprofits Lessons learned from students in the audience. Project World Impact “What if you could use your marketing skills to impact the king- Holly Gaskill dom and lead people to Jesus, News Co-Editor instead of making all this money and instead of making money for Chris Lesner, founder and CEO of all these companies?” Lesner said. Project World Impact (PWI), spoke After being challenged with Saint for social justice As could be expected, it was not to Taylor students on Oct. 29 about this, Lesner went on to start PWI long before Romero began receiv- his business experience as a Taylor in 2010. Through its website, PWI Bree Bailey ing death threats for his audacity. University student and starting a connects its users to a nonprofit Contributor Although he knew these threats nonprofit organization. organization based upon causes were legitimate, his conscience Lesner opened his guest speak- and locations they have interest in. “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, would not allow him to back ing by talking about his entrepre- For its first three years, PWI was because he has anointed me to down. He continued to speak out neurial journey. In his first year at only surviving financially through proclaim good news to the poor. for the poor and oppressed and Taylor, Lesner started three dif- a side marketing firm. Also during He has sent me to proclaim free- shared their overlooked testimo- Photograph provided by Linkedin ferent businesses. Although all this time, PWI had failed attempts Chris Lesner shared dom for the prisoners and recov- nies in his sermons. eventually ended, each provid- at launching its website. Lesner his experience transitioning into ery of sight for the blind, to set On Mar. 24, 1980, Romero was ed experience for Lesner to begin shared his mindset at the time as the nonprofit sector with students. the oppressed free, to proclaim celebrating Mass when he was Think First Marketing out of his an encouragement for students to PWI Swipe, which lets its users do- the year of the Lord’s favor.” Luke suddenly shot and killed. Romero dorm room. chase their business and non-prof- nate their change up to the near- 4:18 (NIV) was full aware of the risks he was Think First Marketing partnered it ideas. est dollar on any website purchase. The anointing spoken about in taking though. with Taylor alumni who owned “And I was thinking that worst “A lot of people have the no- Luke has not disappeared in the “As a Christian, I do not believe businesses in need of digital mar- case scenario, everything goes ab- tion that starting a business is modern age. Saint Oscar Romero in death without resurrection, if keting and branding. According to solutely crap and I move back in fun and easy, but Chris brought to realized this when he was faced they kill me, I will rise again in Lesner, he had an annual income with my parents,” Lesner said. “It light how hard it truly is to start with a life-changing decision, the people of el Salvador,” Rome- of $100,000 as a college student wasn’t going to be the end of the a business out of nothing, but at whether to turn a blind eye to the ro said. “A bishop may die but the with this marketing business. world. Most of my friends were the same time, how rewarding it is injustice in his country or face church of God, which is the peo- Although Lesner was happy moving back in with their parents because of how hard it was,” senior death for speaking out. ple, will never di e .” with his success, he felt called anyways. Best case scenario, we Shane Livingston said. In 1977, when Romero became Last month, on Oct. 14, Arch- elsewhere. His business mentor, were going to lead people to Je su s .” Lesner closed his presentation archbishop in the capital of El bishop Oscar Romero became a Wess Stafford of Compassion In- According to the PWI website, with an encouragement to stu- Salvador, San Salvador, the na- saint under the authority of Pope ternational, challenged him to over five million people a year use dents from Isaiah 45:2a (NLT), “I tion was saturated with fear and Francis. His story inspires many use his talents to give back to the the website to view its 2,000 regis- will go before you and will level violence. An elite few controlled today who dedicate their lives to world. Lesner passed on Stafford’s tered nonprofit organizations. The the mountains.” the resources and political pow- empowerment and justice. challenge for him to the Taylor website has also recently launched [email protected] er of this country while most lived Issues of oppression and vio- in extreme poverty and injustice. lence are just as prevalent here in Throughout the first years of his the United States as in El Salvador, Trevor Osswald's new position, Romero attempted though they manifest in different to stay out of politics and simply forms. One way you as an individ- Photos of the Week focus preaching the word. How- ual can take a stand is following ever, as his congregation came to Romero’s example and facing the him with stories of abuse and his ugly face of politics. We cannot sit Co-Editors in Chief own dear friend was slaughtered back and expect the issues we are Gabby Carlson Chrysa Keenon for standing up to the oppression, passionate about to simply figure Design Co-Editors Romero’s eyes were opened. He re- themselves out. It is our duty as Jackie Hanson Naomi Noyes alized preaching God’s word while Christians to use our freedoms to Online Co-Editors doing nothing for his people was be a voice for the voiceless. Alyssa Roat complete hypocrisy. Beyond simply being a voice, we Photography Editor “The word of God is like the light are also called to be the hands and Trevor Osswald of the sun; it illuminates beauti- feet of Christ. By the Hand Club for News Co-Editors Holly Gaskill ful things but also things which Kids is doing just that in the most Rayce Patterson we would rather not see,” Rome- impoverished areas of Chicago. In Features Editor Grace Hooley ro said. these places, gunshots rattle off as Life & Times Co-Editors After this realization, he used background noise while gangs are Lauren Rink Kassidy Weemhoff his sermons to explicitly speak viewed as the greatest form of pro- Arts & Entertainment out against the corruption run- tection. Children live in a constant Editor ning rampant throughout the na- limbo unsure of what the next mo- Elizabeth Hartmann tion. In a time period where most ment will hold. This ministry is an Opinions Editor Drew Shriner information was strictly filtered by after-school program that assists Sports Editor the government, his sermons went students with academics as well Andrew Nevins on public radio for all to hear. as providing them with love and Copy Chief Ari Lemont Romero challenged those in opportunities beyond what they Staff Writers power to stop persecuting those would deem possible. Victoria Lawson around them and take a stand for As Managing Director of Oper- Ellie Tiemens Taylor Budzikowski justice. He specifically spoke to ations for By The Hand Club For Mica Abigail Evans Autumn Dominique those who were killing common- Kids Anwar Smith mentioned in Alyssa Roat Emily Pawlowski ers at the order of the elite. chapel, Chicago is not that far Alec Tebben “The peasants you kill are your away. You can volunteer to help Landon Hilst Cheri Stutzman own brothers and sisters, when a with tutoring, serving meals or Abigail Roberts Clay Wright man tells you to kill, remember just playing with kids. We cannot Staff Photographers God’s words ‘Thou shalt not kill,’’’ ignore the vulnerable around us. Tim Hudson Romero said. “In the name of God Look to Romero’s example and Kassie Joviak Ellie Bookmeyer and in the name of this suffering that of our savior as you pray and Jerusha Lindsay Benjamin Williams people, I beg you, I beseech you, I seek out ways to take action in Brad Timmerman order you in the name of God, stop your own community. Designers Liam Brettenny the repression!” [email protected] Jackie Hilger Andrea Leon Raquel Pratas Copy Editors Correction Ben Stowell Hope Bolinger Hanna Smith In the Nov. 2nd edition of The Echo, Faculty Contributor Subscription Manager ALUMNUS continued from math educator. William Heth’s name was incorrectly spelled as "Heath." Livy Schroder “I would not be opposed at all to Distribution Manager Jordan Wheeler Brandle was delighted Alford had working here, but it totally depends Corrections Policy Faculty Adviser applied for and received the teaching on what their needs are for the next Alan D. Blanchard, Ph.D. fellowship. He believes Taylor students school year in terms of math teachers,” The Echo strives to accurately report names, facts, infor- • are well equipped in their undergrad- Alford said. mation in all of its content. However, when errors do occur, The Echo aims to represent the views of diverse voices on Taylor University’s campus fairly and without bias and to be a vehicle uate studies to compete with students Alford values the experience he has the newspaper stands ready to correct the error by publish- of accurate and pertinent information to the student body. The Echo also aims to be a forum that fosters healthy discussion about from prestigious universities. gained through the fellowship and ing a correction in a timely manner in both the print and relevant issues, acting as a catalyst for change on our campus. Alford plans to interview with sev- hopes to teach in a math department online editions. 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Ivy and a son named Levi

3 TheEchoNews.comEATURES November 9, 2018 FRIDAY F Her older sister, Sarina (Oleson) Lash- responded with so much love and kindness. brook (’16 grad), had talked to people As a football player at Taylor, Whedon Ivy and a son named Levi about Ivy’s situation, and someone was encouraging about bringing Levi to reached out to Sarina and said they football events, even if Oleson was un- Ivy Oleson’s story about would like to help her sister. Then, she sure about it. The football players loved raising her son at Taylor began to receive emails from Taylor. Levi and accepted him and Oleson, and Oleson applied to Taylor and got accept- Levi even calls Whedon “dad.” Grace Hooley ed. After this, she entered into meetings “After that, I knew he would be the one Features Editor with admissions on campus about what it I would want to marry. . . . That just can’t would look like to have Oleson come here. come soon enough,” Oleson said. “We al- Ivy Oleson is a psychology senior here at “They just really made me feel safe,” ready feel like a close little fa m i ly.” Taylor. She is also a daughter, sister, fian- Oleson said. “That was the most diffi- During her time at Taylor, the Preg- ce, friend and mother of a four-year-old cult part of coming to Taylor, just know- nancy Help Center in Marion aided Ole- son named Levi. ing I was going to be j u d ge d .” son in her walk through motherhood. Oleson grew up in Aurora, Illinois. She Her freshman year, Oleson’s mother This past summer, she got an intern- went to a small, private Christian school lived off campus with Levi while Oleson ship with the Center in Marion that and had an older sister who she felt stole lived on Third East Olson. While Ivy ex- assisted her. Now, she volunteers as a the spotlight of her parents. She wanted perienced some judgement her fresh- client advocate. When women come more attention from her dad in particular, man year, she found hope in the women into the help center, they get free preg- who worked at her high school. who cared and loved her regardless. nancy tests and lessons in understanding “So, I kind of turned to other things,” Scott Oleson, Ivy’s dad, was offered a what motherhood is. Oleson said. job before her sophomore year began. “I had a supervisor named Katie, and Freshman year of high school, Oleson Her family moved to Upland, and Scott she just supported me and poured into started dating someone older, and soon began as an admissions counselor. me,” Oleson said. “She helped me under- after her first experience with abuse. It “My wife and I are just blown away stand that my story can really have an was over a year before anything changed. by the transformation that has taken impact on other people. She helped me Junior year, she started dating someone place,” Scott Oleson said. “It was really understand that I can really help these else and quickly realized it was heading an amazing opportunity we are grate- girls who walk through these doors . . . . down the same path, but that one was ful for. I believe so much in this place. It especially in this community, there is a lot a scarier situation. takes a big family to come alongside and more of this happening than we re a li z e .” After a few months of being with him, help these girls out who are in situations Oleson is currently a CrossFit coach at she found out she was pregnant with like this. It takes a Pregnancy Help Cen- Taylor, and she works in Muncie at the Levi. Depression, anxiety, judgement ter (in Marion) and a Taylor University.” CrossFit gym. CrossFit helped her lose and a cycle of losing friends shortly en- When starting out at Taylor, Oleson 70 pounds after the pregnancy, and it sued, and three months after she found prefered her family didn’t bring Levi helped her feel more confident. out she was pregnant, her boyfriend on campus, but all of the students just Levi is also a part of the CrossFit team left her. loved him and came alongside him. here. He wants the readers of The Echo

“I just felt very abandoned,” Oleson Photograph provided by Ivy Oleson That was what started to help Oleson to know that he likes to color and watch said. “As soon as I found out, I nev- Seniors Ivy Oleson and Mitchell Whedon love Levi with all their hearts. open up into accepting her little boy. TV with his mom. He also exercises with er waivered that I was going to keep Her fiance, senior Mitchell Whedon, her when he can. the b a by.” Her private, Christian school was not She began going to the Pregnancy met her through mutual friends. They “I like to play cars,” Levi said. Her family stood by her through this as supportive and understanding. Ole- Information Center. It was here that started to hang out and do homework Oleson’s plans after Taylor include time. However, she was nervous to tell son experienced judgement and the loss she saw her son for the first time in together until they started dating. being a mom, a wife and helping with her father. of friends. an ultrasound. “It’s been really good for the both of the Pregnancy Help Center. She is ex- She wrote her dad a letter explaining Because Oleson decided to keep This helped Oleson begin to figure us,” Oleson said. “For some reason, I had cited for her time to just focus on Levi what happened, and the morning she the baby as her own, this led to is- things out. She ended up getting her GED this fear he wouldn’t want to stay with and Whedon. was going to give it to him, God told her sues. She was soon asked to leave her and started going to community college. me (if he kn e w) .” Oleson said that she wouldn’t change father she was pregnant before she told high school. “I thought it (Pregnancy Information While dating, she didn’t open up very a thing about her story, and she encour- him. He was prepared to hear the news, “So, if I would have gotten rid of my Center) was going to be the same thing much. Although he knew Oleson had a ages the Taylor community to welcome and he supported her through it all. son, I would have gotten to stay,” Oleson (as what she experienced in her high son, she didn’t end up telling Whedon people who are different from them be- “Emotionally and mentally, the thing said. “Which was a hard thing because school),” Oleson said. “I was really ner- everything about her past until about a cause you never know what someone’s that helped me was my family,” Ole- with a Christian community, you expect vous about that because I didn’t know year into their relationship. Then, she story might be. son said. them to stand beside y o u .” what they would s ay.” wrote him a letter and told him. He [email protected] 4 LTheEchoNews.comIFE & TIMES After the 41 questions were over, everyone stood for six Gospel truths Student hold each other's stories about God’s love in spite of what students circled. Stand Up for Your Sibling “It’s an opportunity to hold someone else’s story in your hands and feel Alyssa Roat for them, pray for them,” said Cham- Staff Writer bers. “And then you feel like maybe you should be thinking those same By 7:30 p.m., Rediger Chapel was filled things about yourself.” with Taylor students ready for the “It’s an opportunity to say ‘I see Stand Up for Your Sibling event. Mem- you, I value you, and you’re not bers of Collaborative Programming alone," MAHE Discipleship Graduate (CoPro) passed out surveys, green for Assistant Christina Brandsma said. men and tan for women. “The hope of the Gospel transcends Rather than an academic event, your story.’” Stand Up was a night for solidarity At the end of the night, each stu- and sharing. dent was handed a personalized card “Stand Up is an active event where with a word of encouragement. Each you have a safe space to tell your sto- note was different. ry and hear other Taylor students tell CoPro also encouraged students to their story,” junior and CoPro cabinet attend future events such as DeStress member Rachel Chambers explained. Week (Nov. 12–15), a talk about “Un- Students filled out the surveys, packing Rape Culture” and a screen- which consisted of 41 questions ing of “Miss Representation.” about their past and present. Ques- “If you missed the event, you still Photograph provided by Abby Moore tions ranged from, “Are you embar- In Rediger Chapel, students stand to represent have a place in the conversation,” rassed about your financial status?” their peers, prompted by questions read by the CoPro panel. Chambers said. “There are still peo- to “Have you felt like God could not ple who care and are ready to hear, love/forgive you?” stand. Students stood if the answer “This event is an opportunity for Development Coordinator Julia Hur- support and love.” Once students had filled out the on the sheet was a yes, thereby stand- all Taylor students to come togeth- low, who is the faculty support for Brandsma reminded students that surveys, they were redistributed ing up for another person. The audi- er to acknowledge that pain has the CoPro committee. “There is a they can always talk to the coun- randomly. Six speakers on stage of torium was broadcast on the screen been a part of each and every one of redemptive power that comes from seling center or members of stu- alternating genders read off each so that students could see each oth- our stories, but that no one is alone knowing you are not alone in your ex- dent development. question, prompting students to er stand. in their experiences,” said Spiritual periences with p a i n .” [email protected] ‘Prevention is really our best medicine’ New Human croc Physiology & Preventative Medicine major thoughts Lily Smith activities, which feel necessary, Taylor Contributor One student’s thought students have a surprising amount of on faith impact free hours. The human physiology and preventive I believe that what we do with this medicine major has recently made its Drew Shriner free time says a lot about what we value. debut at Taylor University. The mar- Editorial Consultant Let me add that this is something riage of knowledge of human phys- that I have struggled with all semester. iology and practical preventative Hello, friends, and welcome to Croc I think I have lied to everyone that has medicine can prepare students in a Thoughts. This is the first installment of asked about how much FIFA I play be- unique way to pursue various careers a new bi-weekly column. In this space, cause I am embarrassed by the number in healthcare. I hope to offer a few thoughts about a of hours wasted. Brian Dewar, associate professor of question that I am being challenged Now, I have often defended my own biology and Erik Hayes, professor of ki- by. More specifically, I hope to create a use of time on certain things because nesiology, the heads of this new major, space to think about the impact of faith they are “restful.” Far too often, howev- pursued the idea of creating a major on the daily life of a Taylor student and er, I have let those “rests” cut into my designed to give students the ability to to offer more questions than answers. real rest (i.e. sleep). Instead, I want to focus specifically on how preventative Of course, I hope that my thinking will start using that time to pursue things medicine can help change the future provoke you, the reader, to think for that I find life-giving. I do not want to of the healthcare system. yourself. A note of explanation about spend those hours getting distracted “We were looking for a way to cre- the title of this column: this column is from life but learning about life. I want ate a major that is different than what mostly my thoughts, I like to wear my to use my leisure time to grow, especial- you could get at any different school,” Crocs Black Baya Clog shoes, and the ly in those areas which are neglected Hayes said. “We wanted a major that assonance sounded fun. during my “work” (i.e. school). would be unique, that could draw stu- This week, I would like for us to think Pursuits like training my body, lis- dents to Taylor University, who might about leisure. As Rev. Laura A. Smit tening to good music, watching film not otherwise c o m e .” mentioned during her Oct. 31 chap- (instead of watching movies — may- Photograph by Kassie Joviak The idea of preventative medicine The Kinesiology Department is offering a new el message, the classical notion of lei- be I’ll talk about the difference anoth- is woven into the program and ulti- major called human physiology and preventative medicine. sure was related to learning. Reading, er week), writing, learning about other mately defines the goal of the major. writing, music, art, math — all of these subjects, spending quality time with Preventative medicine is essentially majoring in human physiology and what I want to do as a career.” were considered leisure. These things God — these are the things that I want the goal of helping people create life- preventive medicine, Hayes had She is currently planning to pur- are what we, as students, spend a ma- to pursue. styles and healthy habits that could some recommendations. sue a career as a pediatric physi- jority of our time doing, and to us these Now that’s of course easier said than prevent many chronic diseases and “Look at all the majors and pick the cian’s assistant. things feel much more like work. done. I decided to do these things many other ailments. one that looks the most exciting to Sophomore Silas Vinson at Taylor By the time we finish a day of study- times this semester. . . and then im- “Prevention is really our best medi- you," Hayes said. “This is just one good University, shared why he decided ing, our brains are exhausted, so we mediately fell back into my negative cine, but we aren’t using it," Hayes said. option amongst other options that are the human physiology and preven- spend our evenings watching Netflix, routines. But, I refuse to let that dis- Taylor currently offers several dif- already at Taylor. You’ll get a lot more tive medicine major was where his playing video games or pursuing other courage me. ferent majors that can prepare stu- out of your education if you’re passion- personal passions are most utilized activities that are less “life-giving” and I do not mean to suggest that we all dents for a successful career in the ate about what you are learning.” and fulfilled. more distracting than others. Some need to pursue the same things with medical field. These majors include Sophomore Abigail Stewart, who “It is really helpful to learn how to students do not even have that luxury our leisure time. We all have diverse in- biology, chemistry, psychology, exer- recently transferred to the human practice medicine in a way that pro- because we spend our evenings doing terests, and that is what makes being cise science, public health and nurs- physiology and preventive medicine motes real health and real growth in the homework that we procrastinate in community so exciting. We get to ing. These majors individually offer a major, describes why she chose to people and communities, which is during the day. learn from one another about all sorts unique education about specific topics study it. what I want to do,” Vinson said. However, I believe that this is the of things. that have set students up for achieve- “I like it because it is human-based,” For more information about the wrong way for us to approach our lei- I do, however, think that we all need ment as they head into medical edu- Stewart said. “With this major, you major, please contact Brian Dewar or sure time. to consistently ask ourselves if we are cation and the workforce. get to take physiology, and health psy- Erik Hayes. I believe that even after factoring out spending our leisure time as well as we For students who are considering chology and more applicable classes to [email protected] meals, school work and sleep, which want to be. I hope you will join me in are all necessary, and extracurricular asking. Keep crockin’. [email protected] BACHELORTheWeekly AND BACHELORETTE Taylor Katelyn Burns Gray Sophomore: Sophomore: He can play the harmonica. Fun Fact: She loves sushi! “I believe that even after factoring out meals, school work and sleep, which are all necessary, and extracurricular activities, which feel necessary, Taylor students have a surprising amount of free h o u r s .”

Croc Thoughts 5 November 9, 2018 FRIDAY HUMANS OF TAYLOR U bringing the character to the stage. Carly Wheeler “It’s a lot of research,” Maina said. “Analyzing the play really well to Contributor figure out what the playwright is When real experi- trying to say and what he or she is ences are embodied trying to say through this charac- on stage ter, and . . . for me personally, finding out what the character wants “A man lives alone in Alaska. In the is crucial.” winter, a woman comes running in Maina found that one of the chal- a wedding dress. The interaction he lenges of this role was empathizing has with the woman, who has ob- with what it would be like to be a fa- viously run away from her wedding ther. He created a board on Pinterest and is mentally distraught — and solely containing pictures of fathers the man has isolated himself from with their babies as a form of re- civilization — you learn that it’s be- search, so he could see how they in- Photograph provided by Carly Wheeler “[Theater] is mostly about playwrights exploring and talking about and writing about the cause his baby died. That just broke teract and then find a way to embody human condition. And that’s what draws me to it. That’s why I love it.” him a p a r t .” it as his character. Junior Brandt Maina recalled the Maina pointed out you can still believe. up and do it all again each day. such variances in our personal ex- pieces of this story, not as someone empathize with people’s experienc- “I think a lot of people might not At the end of a show, when the periences, there’s nothing you’re ex- who experienced it in isolation in es when you haven’t experienced the catch that about theatre,” Maina said. curtain is drawn, Maina hopes he periencing that no one else has ever Alaska, but on a stage in Upland. same things as them. Hearing a per- “They might think it’s just frivolous has been well-concentrated and ac- experienced. Maybe the set order of Maina, a musical theatre major, son’s story to learn and understand activity of pretending and make be- complished what the play has asked the way you’re experiencing things has acted in 10 theatre productions is one way we can explore the human lieve and makeup and costumes — him to while portraying his charac- is unique, but the experience itself at Taylor, giving him the opportunity condition together, in theatre and in which it is — but that’s not what it ter well. is not anything new. People have to become many characters and em- life. is only. It’s mostly about playwrights “I just love exploring being other been experiencing those things for pathize with experiences unfamiliar Exploring philosophies and the exploring and talking about and writ- people and putting my feet in (their) thousands of years. Heartbreak, to him. human condition is what initially ing about the human condition. And shoes,” Maina said. “And if I do that sadness, joy, love, stress, anxi- The story about the encounter drew Maina to the theater. Real ex- that’s what draws me to it. That’s why well enough to make it believable, ety, aggression, everything you’re between strangers in Alaska comes periences — life, death, marriage, I love it .” people are like, ‘that was believable, feeling is so universal, and there’s from the play, “Brilliant Traces.” In relationships and other real hu- The work leading up to a show — I believed you were that person,’ something that draws you close this student-directed play in the man struggles — are addressed and the research, the memorization, the then that to me feels great. That’s to other people. And that’s why I Spring of 2018, Maina was the char- worked through in this space. And in physical and mental preparation — the re w a rd .” think I like stories. Because (we are) acter of the isolated man. To prepare this we can become self-aware and makes the character and their world Q: Where do you see the value in able to relate to somebody else.” — for this role, and any role, it takes discover why people do what they real. This is what reaches an audi- sharing stories? Brandt Maina preliminary outside research before do and why they believe what they ence, giving Maina the energy to get “I think, even though we all have [email protected] Weekly Crossword #TaylorU’s Across 3. Finger-lickin’ good Down 5. Where’s the beef? 1. I’m lovin’ it 10. We have the meats. 2. Think outside the bun 11. Louisiana fast 4. Gourmet Chinese food 14. When you’re here, you’re 6. Hot eats, cool treats family 7. Food with integrity 15. Eat fresh 8. Always fresh, never frozen 16. Where the food’s the star 9. Mmmmm… Toasty! TOP 17. Freaky fast, freaky good 12. Service with the speed of sound 13. Have it your way TWEETS

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Stories walk ‘Into the Woods’ and onto the stage 6 ThAeEchoNews.com &E November 9, 2018 FRIDAY Learn the art of looking through the eyes of another OVC art contest the Church thinks about com- to solving many of the OVC is- said. “We want quick solu- raises awareness muning with the hurting sues in our world is to look tions over long-term engage- world around it, and yet the at people. ment and costly relationship.” Elizabeth arts are so capable of deeply “Just because you cannot This art contest was also Hartmann moving Christians to respond see something in someone meant to be an educational A&E Editor to God’s call,” junior Erica Bell does not mean it is not there,” experience both for the stu- said. “The arts help us consid- Roth said. dents submitting artwork and Look and you will see the in- er deeply His call to redeem Roth hopes her artwork for those viewing it. Sopho- nocent, pleading eyes of chil- the hurting parts of our world will encourage people to more Clarisa Paschall said dren looking for love. in ways that stir parts of our look past the surface of oth- it is a way to celebrate the Their voices speak through brains and hearts that might ers and see them for who they start of this new department the artwork submitted to the otherwise lie dormant. truly are. and major. Orphans and Vulnerable Chil- Bell’s work “The Death of Freshman Hollie Meyers Moeschberger hopes that dren (OVC) art contest which Beauty” won first prize in the entered because she believes through the power of artistic will be on display in the Lari- contest. It is a 10-foot print the OVC contest is a neces- expression these children’s ta Boren Campus Center until made during an especially sary, original art show. She voices can be heard in a way the end of today. tense time during the Syri- entered because there is hope that communicates both dig- Scott Moeschberger, profes- an War. It commemorates all in OVC, a hope that brings nity and truth. sor of psychology and director the beauty destroyed and the children out of the back- “I hope the artwork causes of vulnerable and orphaned suffering of Syrian families ground and projects them them to lament the injustices children, explained this con- during the civil war. into a new life. exhibited, to rejoice in the test was a student-lead idea The haunting piece is meant Giving people a new life hope exhibited and to pray for aimed at raising awareness to inspire lamentation in the starts with a shift in per- the nations represented in the and encouraging discussion hearts of the viewers as their spective. Roth encourages various pieces,” Bell said. “Ul- among the campus commu- eyes move across the forms people to look at other peo- timately, I hope the artwork

nity on issues facing vulnera- that seem to wilt into an in- Photograph provided by Jazmin Tuscani ple, listen to them and hear acts as a launching pad for ble children worldwide. evitable death. Junior Erica Bell won first prize in the OVC art contest. their stories. further prayer, thought and “I think that the arts are of- Senior Abigail Roth’s piece “With these issues, we often discussion on the plight of or- ten underused in Christian “Tagged” won second place. were focused on the eyes of this was the idea that the eyes have a tendency to want to fix phans and vulnerable children communities to influence the Roth explained the main se- people of all ages and ethnic- are the window to the soul. or solve them, rather than on our campus.” Church and the ways in which ries of pieces she submitted ities. The inspiration behind Roth believes the first step learning and listening,” Roth [email protected] Stories walk ‘Into the Woods’ and onto the stage Taylor Theatre performs dogs walk and run and listened to the an iconic twist on sounds of wolves barking and howling classic fairy tales to prepare for his part. Maina said he enjoyed the pro- Emily Pawlowski cess of researching his character. Staff Writer He felt the actors had the opportunity to spend a lot of time exploring A cow as white as milk, a cape as red as the world. A&EStay Up To Date blood, hair as yellow as corn, a slipper The characters spring to life as pure as gold… through the work of the actors, but These four items connect the seem- the stark white background of the ingly unrelated fairy tales that make stage adds even more vibrancy to up the musical “Into the Woods.” Each their parts. The set was inspired by belongs to a separate character, united paper-cut light backgrounds, which by a baker and his wife who need the manipulate light and shadow to cre- items to undo a curse. ate silhouettes of scenes from stories. As each character’s story progresses, “It creates great silhouettes with their needs lead them into the woods. Photograph by Ben Williams the costumes, and when things are It’s a classic tale but with a twist. Walk into a pop-up picture book production of your favorite fairy tales. in color, they become more apparent Though everyone’s story seems com- and more real,” Logan said. “It really plete after the curtain closes on Act 1, from the stories of Little Red Riding a senior in high school. brings you into this sea of whiteness, Jonathan Bouw Art Exhibit life continues after the intermission. Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cin- “The second time, he makes more of uncertainty.” Nov. 2 – Dec. 7 “I think one thing that we discov- derella and Rapunzel. Each story is sense to me,” Mantel said. “The older The characters must deal with the ered about the woods is that it’s our pushed beyond its happy ending and you get, the more you realize the re- consequences of the decisions made 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily journey,” said sophomore Made- each character must deal with themes sponsibilities you have to take o n .” throughout the play, both their own Metcalf Gallery line Logan, who plays Cinderella. “We of change and growing up. Other actors found relating to and others. Themes of loneliness, ma- go into every day thinking I have this Actors found different ways to con- their character to be a more unique turity and happiness are explored, as handled, I am going to go in and do nect to their characters and their ap- experience. well as many others. what I want and get out, but we learn proaches to life. Junior Steven Mantel, Junior Brandt Maina, who plays Taylor Theatre will be performing something new every day, and we don’t who plays the baker, found himself the Big Bad Wolf, spent a lot of time “Into the Woods” Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17 always come out of every day finished.” stepping into the character’s shoes a researching real-life wolves for his at 8 p.m., and Nov. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. “Into the Woods” draws inspiration second time, after playing the part as part. He watched videos of the ways [email protected]

C.S. Lewis and Friends Discover what the future of ‘Daredevil’ is on Netflix Tea Today — 4 p.m. Does season three live his return to the black costume and up to the hype? mask featured back in the first season, Ayres 215 while Fisk’s rise as New York’s criminal Landon Hilst kingpin is represented in him donning Staff Writer the iconic white suit from the comic books, a new and very welcomed ad- Back in October, Netflix cancelled two dition to the series. of Marvel superhero shows: “Iron Fist” Fans of the “Daredevil” comic and “Luke Cage.” books will surely be pleased with an- With two popular characters be- other new addition: special agent ing cut from the future Marvel Netflix Benjamin Poindexter, portrayed by Into the Woods slate, and no confirmation on the re- Wilson Bethel. When added to the newals of the survivors so far, “Jessica usual cast, Bethel adds a rawness to Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17 — 8 Jones,” “The Punisher” and “The De- “Dex” that makes him a standout and, fenders,” a dark cloud has loomed over with any luck, a series regular in fu- p.m. the premiere of the newest season of ture seasons. Deborah Ann Woll is “Daredevil.” also exceptional as Karen Paige, the Nov. 11 and 18 — 2 p.m. “Daredevil” was the series that start- tormented New York Bulletin Journal- ed the entirety of Marvel’s corner of ist ever caught up in Matt’s life as a Mitchell Theatre the Netflix streaming service. Having costumed vigilante. been released to much critical success Although the future of the series, in early 2015, and a second season just and Marvel’s status on Netflix as a two years later, fans of the series were Graphic by Liam Brettenny whole, is in question, “Daredevil” still eagerly awaiting a third season for the regain his purpose and sense of self af- ideas. The season three showrunner, remains the strongest show among blind superhero. ter his years of being Daredevil. Erik Oleson, offers up a tight, centered the superhero bunch. It rises above In the meantime, they could look With his faith in God and himself story around Wilson Fisk’s devastat- the troubles in season two and once forward to seeing Matthew Murdock in question, Matt Murdock’s life is ing plans for Murdock and company, again regains the brutal tone and suit up in the ensemble series “The thrown into further spiral when Wil- and the lengths Daredevil must go to pace from season one. WIND ENSEMBLE Defenders,” which co-starred the oth- son Fisk, the master criminal King- bring him down. The cast is excellent, the story com- er street level superheroes from New pin of Hell’s Kitchen from season one, Vincent D’Onofrio and Charlie Cox pelling, and the action gripping. The CONCERT York such as Luke Cage, Iron Fist and comes back into play. Fisk has a ven- are the best they have ever been in stunts and hand-to-hand choreogra- Nov. 14 — 7:30 p.m. Jessica Jones. detta against the blind lawyer who im- their roles as Wilson Fisk and Matthew phy are a marvel to behold, including Matthew Murdock begins season prisoned him and will stop at nothing Murdock, respectively. They have truly a stunning one shot fight sequence Rediger Chapel three of “Daredevil” in a tough spot. to tear Matt’s life to rubble. made these characters their own and that has become a staple of the series. The shadowy organization known as The third season of “Daredevil” goes portray every ounce of passion, love “Daredevil” is better than ever, total- the Hand that has plagued Murdock back to its roots that propelled season and rage the script demands of them. ly deserving of a fourth season and for so long has finally been dealt with, one to legendary status. Season two This is their show and they make ev- holding onto it’s mantle as king of the but at a costly price to Matt’s own body faltered for having an unfocused story ery second on screen count. superhero television shows. and moral state. Matt is struggling to and too much set up for future story Daredevil’s shift in tone is shown in [email protected] “This film serves as a reminder of all we have learned during our times here at Taylor: that life is messy, family and loved ones are important and history m a t t e r s .”

Senior movie reviews 7 OTheEchoNews.com PINIONS November 9, 2018 FRIDAY “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to The real danger of fake news petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” —The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution False stories obscure truth

Jakob Miller

Faculty Contributor

Chrysa Keenon Gabby Carlson Fake news is by no means new: in 1835 C0-Editor in Chief Co-Editor in Chief the New York Sun ran a set of stories Jed Barber Grace Hooley about the fantastic beasts that had Opinions Editor Features Editor just been discovered on the moon. Surprisingly, the story turned out to Ari Lemont Rayce Patterson News Co-Editor be false and the paper retracted their Copy Chief claims — but not before they had sold Holly Gaskill Drew Shriner quite a few copies. News Co-Editor Editorial Consultant Today, the fragmentation of the media market, the lowered barriers to entry and the rise of algorithms deliv- Our View ering streams of personalized content have opened the floodgates for a new wave of fake news that mimics the Senior movie reviews sensationalist headlines of real sources. No, presidential alerts don’t let the Photograph by Jerusha Lindsay Seniors reflect on freshmen, we found little value. After government take over your phone’s Taylor offers multiple news sources on campus. foundations films four years of classes, conversations, camera. No, Obama didn’t ask for a The Comet Ping Pong shooter, for constantly playing loud music. It international trips and growth in our life-size bronze statue of himself. No, example, was motivated by a set of might annoy you for the first few days The foundations of the Christian liberal worldviews, we are reminded that we Betsy DeVos doesn’t think that 40 per- false stories about secret child abuse – but a year later, you’d almost cer- arts requires its students to watch three are all human. This film serves as a re- cent is ‘more than half.’ But none of conspiracies. Someone persuaded tainly have tuned it out. Your brain out of four films and one play. minder of all we have learned during that stops people in places like Veles, to change their vote for a candidate would have filtered it out in the same “The main purpose is to use what our times here at Taylor: that life is Macedonia from churning headlines based on a fake headline is a similar, way it does a bad smell over time. We we think is an important medium in messy, family and loved ones are im- like those out on an industrial scale. if less dramatic, example. Such per- can get used to almost anything. our world: film,” Jeff Cramer, associ- portant and history matters. As a In one sense, this could be seen as suasion, thankfully, is rare, as we all Reading a news article, under- ate professor of computer science and part of the next generation entering just a relatively harmless vice. We tend to read only those stories that standing it, and integrating it into our engineering said. “We think it’s a very the world, this movie serves as a re- all like feeling affirmed and being reinforce what we already believe. beliefs and our future actions takes important part of the arts, and just to minder of the great responsibility we told we’re right. You’re more likely to Fact-checking, also, promises at least an effort on our part. If a story about choose a few films that easily fit with have as educated Christ-followers. watch, say, Fox or MSNBC if you are a partial remedy as Facebook devel- political misconduct is a relatively the big ideas of the course and help While freshmen might see this mov- on the political right or left, respec- ops automatic systems to detect and rare or isolated incident, then we’re you in those films to continue explor- ie as cheesy, we would implore them tively. Is indulging in a few less-than- mark fake stories. more likely to take it seriously as it ing the questions of human flourish- to think about the themes of the mov- truthful but exciting headlines really Fake news, however, can have a stands out. But if every headline in- ing. What’s good, beautiful and true? ie and start conversations about the any worse than watching a partisan very real cost, even if it is never actu- spires outrage, then our well of righ- What does this have to do with the themes with those they trust. news source, or binging some rela- ally believed. As shock and outrage teous anger runs dry. If every story is liberal arts? What does it mean to Though it has been 21 years since tively mindless entertainment? become the new normal, the growth shocking, then the shocking is mere- be human?” the release of “Gattaca” in 1997, the Well, yes. of fake news harms our ability to re- ly mundane. The real danger of fake The seniors of the Editorial Board film’s questions about the mor- Sometimes, people take false sto- act appropriately to stories that are news is not that we’ll believe it – but watched these films to see how we en- al boundaries of science, the perse- ries very seriously, and their ac- actually true. rather that because of it, the truth will gage with them now. When we were verance of humanity, the complexity tions can have real consequences As an example, imagine that you vanish into the chaff. freshmen, our choices were “Tree of of relationships and the effects of despite their fabricated foundation. have a coworker with a habit of [email protected] Life,” “Life is Beautiful,” “Doubt” and discrimination are relevant for the “The Truman Show.” Now the films modern day. With solid writing and are “Tree of Life,” “Life is Beautiful,” editing, the film is more than just “Gattaca” and “Last Year at The Cross- engaging. It inspires the exact kind America: great doesn’t mean perfect ing.” While the films have changed, we of critical and imaginative thinking found that the movies shown to the foundations encourages. It was not A student’s response anyone can state any opinion to in- Within its original conception, freshman serve the same purpose as one of the films the seniors of the edi- to John Fea cite civil discourse and dialogue and the Constitution did not offer im- the ones did before. torial board watched as freshmen, but encourage continual growth as a so- mediate equality to certain groups, “Tree of Life” sparked much discus- we feel it is a good addition. ciety. Tom Jones, dean of humanities, such as people of color, women or sion among us. We agreed that the “Last Year at The Crossing” is a arts and biblical studies believes homosexuals. movie displayed God’s majesty and film made by John and Kathy Brun- that freedom is the idea behind the “Throughout history, those specific human insignificance, and it show- er, associate professor of media com- founding of America as a nation. groups have become the focus of re- cased God’s love through human ex- munication at Taylor University. We “One of the most fundamental fac- forms, and the Constitution has been amples. Some members believe the did not watch this as freshmen, but tors was the desire to be free,” Jones extended to encompass these groups movie was too long and potentially we wish we had. The film highlights About a month ago, Taylor University stated. “Freedom not just in a politi- and others,” Jones said. confusing. However, the confusion of high schooler students in Grant hosted a speaker to discuss the topic cal sense, but freedom in a personal America is by no means a perfect the plot by some incited constructive County who are in troubled situa- of current politics. The speaker select- sense, freedom to establish your own nation. However, the very ideals that conversation as we tried to grapple tions and seek a high school diplo- ed was John Fea, history department sense of d e sti ny.” our nation was founded on were de- with the larger symbolism. The movie ma at The Crossing, an alternative chair from Messiah College. Fea asked Everyone, male and female, has the signed to promote growth and pros- dips into philosophy, and we believe school program. There are successes us a question at the end of his lecture. freedom to pursue any life that they perity for everyone. watching as a freshman might be hit and failures within the program, and “When was America great?” asked wish. This freedom isn’t something “We are not perfect, but we can be- or miss when it comes to enjoyment. it brought us to tears by the end. We Fea. “If you can identify a time, then that you have to earn or pay for, it’s come more,” Jones said. “And I think As seniors, we see it’s value to inspire think this film is so important for Tay- we can make a moral estimation on recognized as an unalienable right. if we don’t recognize that, then it’s conversation not only about topics of lor freshmen and all Taylor students whether or not that era was really However, there is certainly no not a matter of ‘can we become great faith, but also finding the courage to to see because the people in this film truly g re a t .” doubt that our country has had its again,’ it becomes a question of ‘can say, “Hey, a lot of this is going over my live in Grant County. The need is not I plan to do just that. After all, dark moments. Miller agrees with we sustain these freedoms?’” head. Can you help?” only overseas or in a metropolitan what’s the point of a question if there’s Fea’s claim on this subject. America has never fallen short of “It is an intricately woven master- area, it is right here. no answer? “I agree wholeheartedly (with greatness, nor has it ever been in a piece—an immersive artistic experi- While some of the movies changed The very ideals on which America Fea),” Miller said. “American history position of needing to “be made great ence, not a mere movie—that records and others didn’t, we seniors agree was established were revolutionary to is full of black marks and stains upon a ga i n .” The United States of America a search for who God is and how that that these films are as meaning- their time. Jakob Miller, assistant pro- the ideals of America. The mere fact operates in such a way that you can impacts our relationships to each ful, if not more, in our lives now as fessor of political science at Taylor, has that we allowed slavery to exist is a exercise your unalienable rights, and other and creation,” Kevin Diller, as- they were four years ago. As we en- a good outlook on the subject. horrendous stain upon the ideals of no one has the right, nor the power, sociate professor of philosophy and ter the world, the ideas of these mov- “The government ‘has a purpose,’ freedom. But I don’t know that ‘free to take that away from you. That is religion said. ies will continue to press us into a and that was a revolutionary state- from flaws’ is somehow the opposite why America is a great nation. “Life is Beautiful” was hard to watch fuller sense of shalom with the world ment in of itself,” Miller said. “Its pur- of ‘being great.’” [email protected] as freshmen, and we still had a hard around us. pose was to make its citizens lives time reliving something so heavy. As [email protected] better. We believe in the fundamental dignity of humanity, and the government exists to protect those rights.” Thomas Jefferson would agree using his famous statement, ‘All men are created equal, that they are en- dowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.’” Freedom is another great pillar of America. Fea has the freedom to come to Taylor and express his views on certain subjects, just like I have the freedom to critique the

views with which I may not agree. Photograph by Jerusha Lindsayw America operates as a nation where Senior Maddy Prince showcases her patriotism.

“Tree of Life” is just one of the many movies offered to freshmen for foundations. “It wasn’t handed to us,” senior Charbel Salako said. “We had to fight for t h a t .”

Men’s soccer develops culture of unity

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Photograph provided by Taylor University Junior Josiah Weiland defends during a regular season game against Spring Arbor. Men’s soccer develops culture of unity The team learned to Charbel Salako said. “We had to Those questions guided the That mentality helped them win Junior Luke Williams said the fight for each other fight for th a t .” team’s season. Ross said when games that were decided by a sin- team has laid a foundation for next The team started an intention- the players focused on those ques- gle goal or the last few minutes season. He believes the team knows Alec Tebben al culture last spring that em- tions rather than individual sta- of play. what it takes to be successful. Staff Writer phasized commitment to each tistics or even the team’s record, Ross said he started to see a Ross said the seniors have left the other. The upperclassmen planned they benefited. change in the way the team played team with the belief that there is al- The Taylor men’s soccer team fin- events this season that helped during their games against Indi- ways hope to turn things around, ished their season on Saturday them grow as teammates and ana Institute of Technology and no matter the circumstances. in the Crossroads League Semi- as friends. Grace College. Ross said they will emphasize finals. The Trojans lost to Spring Salako said they fought for each “That’s what really matters,” Ross “You actually could see it in how being a good teammate next year, Arbor University 4–1, but the other as a unit, not individuals. said. “And it matters in life, you our defenders defended,” Ross said. too. team remained positive about the Head Coach Gary Ross said they know? These are lessons that “Like, they were throwing their bod- “That’s what really matters,” Ross 2018 season. asked the players two questions transcend just soccer. These are ies in front of their shots. And up said. “And it matters in life, you This was the team’s first appear- almost every day: “How can you until that point we really hadn’t know? These are lessons that tran- ance in the semifinals since 2014, be the best possible teammate you things that change the world.” seen that. And it was like, one scend just soccer. These are things and they were excited to be there. can be?” And, “How can you get guy would do it, then the next guy that change the w orl d .” “It wasn’t handed to us,” senior just a little bit better every day?” would do it .” [email protected] Cross Country teams close league tournament Women crowned champs, men fall just short of glory Andrew Nevins Sports Editor

Taylor Cross Country closed out both the men’s and women’s seasons on Nov. 3 at the Crossroads League Championship hosted by Taylor. Both teams had to overcome muddy and wet conditions on their home track, and they both did just that. The women finished the season in dominating fashion, claiming FOOTBALL their sixth straight conference ti- 11/10 Missouri Baptist (A) 1 p.m. tle and remaining undefeated. The No. 2 Trojans placed six run- MEN’S BASKETBALL ners in the top seven spots, with 11/10 Governor’s State (A) 4 p.m. sophomore standout Sarah Harden 11/13 IU East (A) 7 p.m. finishing first overall and setting a 11/15 Wright State-Lake 7 p.m. new personal record time of 17:55. With the win, the team qualified MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY for the NAIA National Tournament. 11/16 NAIA National Championship (A) 12:30 The Trojans will race again on Nov. a.m. 16 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The men’s team was looking for WOMEN’S BASKTEBALL an upset over the heavy favor- 11/10 Olivet Nazarene (A) 2 p.m. Photograph provided by Taylor University 11/12 IPFW (A) 7 p.m. ite and crosstown rival IWU, but Sophomore Sarah Harden of the Taylor Cross Country team races toward the finish line during the league championship. could not overcome the Wild- 11/16 Cincinnati Christian 7 p.m. cats firepower. dominate the Crossroads League. second place at the meet. Tournament for the fifth consecutive The Trojans defeated IWU in Sep- Junior Hunter Smith and sopho- On Wednesday, it was announced time. They will compete on Nov. 16 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY tember, but the Wildcats found their more Josh Roth placed 7th and 8th that the No. 17 Trojans had earned in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 11/16 NAIA National Championship (A) 11:30 stride shortly after and went on to respectively and helped Taylor take an at-large bid to the NAIA National [email protected] a.m. Kendall Bradbury Mason Degenkolb Scoreboard WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MEN’S BASKTEBALL Results from Taylor Athletics Football A t h l e t e s o f t h e W e e k 11/3 Saint Francis L 40-20 Men’s Soccer Senior Year Junior 11/3 Spring Arbor L 4-1 Highlands Ranch, CO Hometown Tipton, IN Women’s Soccer Exercise Science Major Accounting 11/3 Spring Arbor L 4-1

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