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HEADLINES half of which came with classif ca- Opportunities in tions and half of which did not. The a land of corn Computer science major contestants could then sort this mal- ware using whatever method they Armila Francis shares her journey to teaching Page 2 wanted. Mays and Drabinsky turned the the malware’s binary code into Junior to present senior research pixels to create images. Then they ran image classif cation algorithms, Entrepreneurs often used for facial recognition in photographs. After they completed their re- search, Mays and Drabinsky split up to f nish their written work and presentations, said Mays. Another requirement of the research is that students must submit their work to Enactus cultivates spirit of entrepre- neurship at local junior high Page 3 a conference. Brandle recommend- ed MAICS, where Mays originally Bringing submitted. Daniel Stanley, anoth- health home er professor of computer science, Lalrin Pari’s dream to improve asked Mays to submit his work in health care in Burma Page 3 poster form to CERIUS. Mays’ work was accepted for presentation at Startup both events. Storytellers Mays also presented his malware research at Lockheed Martin, a cy- bersecurity technology company in Virginia, during a Taylor University trip this January. “Cybersecurity is becoming a re- ally big deal,” Brandle said. “More and more graduate schools in par- An entrepreneurship conference ticular, but also undergraduates, are for everyone Page 5 starting to have programs in cyber- security. We actually had a (com- Inspiration on puter science/cybersecurity) major Instagram approved last December, which will Students share their favorite be available for this coming cata- creatives on Instagram Page 6 log year.” Photograph by Hannah Bolds According to Brandle, Taylor’s The Echo: a critique Senior Mitchell Mays’ research applies facial recognition methods to malware classif cation Computer Science and Engineer- The Echo does what it should, but ing Department received $100,000 Page 7 it could be better Mitchell Mays will website. The annual Modern Artif - defend their work. Mays teamed up for work related to computer virus- share malware cial Intelligence and Cognitive Sci- with a friend, Noah Drabinsky (‘17), es in the 2017 calendar year. Mays’ The beginning ence Conference (MAICS), hosted by to combine their unique skills for a work in combining malware classif - of an era classif cation program Indiana University-Purdue Univer- malware classif cation project. cation with machine learning is only Athletic department announces sity Fort Wayne, will take place on “One of the best things about one part of a growing worldwide in- new head coach Page 8 Emily Rachelle Russell April 28 and 29. Mays is sharing his computer science is the creativi- terest in artif cial intelligence. Contributor work on malware classif cation at ty of it,” Mays said. “You have no Mays said he recently read an ar- CONTENTS these events. starting grounds. You might even ticle by Elon Musk, founder and CEO News ...... Pgs 1–2 Computer science senior Mitchell Mays’ presentations are based on just have a blank sheet . . . you can of SpaceX and Tesla, Inc., about the Local & Indiana...... Pg 3 Mays will present his research on research he completed for his degree put your creative touch on anything, threat artif cial intelligence poses to Features ...... Pg 3 malware classif cation at two cyber- requirements. According to Stefan and . . . once you’ve learned things humanity. “I understand why people security events in Indiana this April. Brandle, professor of computer sci- well enough, you’re able to create al- have that sentiment,” Mays said. “I’m Life & Times ...... Pgs 4–5 Purdue University hosted their an- ence and engineering and Mays’ re- most anything.” not afraid of that, because I think A&E ...... Pg 6 nual Center for Education and Re- search advisor, computer science According to Brandle, the stu- that there is something unique to Opinions ...... Pg 7 search in Information Assurance students seeking a Bachelor’s of dents’ project was inspired by an the human person . . . I think a lot Sports ...... Pg 8 and Security (CERIAS) symposium Science must complete two semes- online contest by Kaggle, a data of the problems humans f nd sim- on April 18 and 19 at the West La- ters of research, write a thesis pa- science website. Kaggle gave contes- ple, computers f nd very, veryhard.” fayette campus, according to its per, make a formal presentation and tants’ programs samples of malware, [email protected] WEEKEND WEATHER Today 56° 42° (Re)searching Saturday 54° for summer 39° proteins. One of the ways the team A look ahead to will cause mutations is by cross-mat- Sunday summer research ing f ies that have “loss-of-function mutations”—modif cations that in- 66° projects on campus hibit gene expression. 42° By altering the proteins over the Hope Bolinger course of eight weeks, they will ob- Copy Editor serve the mutant specimens under FOLLOW US powerful microscopes to compare For most students research projects the altered f ies to normal, unmu- end during f nals week, but during tated counterparts. The team’s ulti- Photograph provided by Kathy Bruner @TheEcho_Taylor Senior Olivia McCash works on Professor Kathy Bruner’s documentary on teens the last week of May, some students mate goal is to use the genetic data struggling with academics due to health issues, addictions and poverty. and faculty will start summer-long re- between the normal and mutated search projects at Taylor. f ies to study how a healthy organ- Kathy Bruner, assistant professor Jessica Vanderploeg, assistant pro- ism develops from a single cell into of media communication, has two Facebook.com/ fessor of biology, will stare at fruit f ies an adult. goals for this summer: create a doc- TaylorUniversityEcho this summer. Vanderploeg began the The experimental process may a umentary and complete her Master research for the project as an under- few snags. “Because we are complet- of Fine Arts in Filmmaking at Ver- graduate, but the actual project took ing experiments that no one else has mont College of Fine Arts. In order place at Taylor last year. According done before, I fully expect we’ll run to achieve the second goal, she has @Echo_TaylorU Vanderploeg, this multi-year analy- into obstacles,” Vanderploeg said. to f nish the f rst. sis will study fruit f ies in order to un- But despite possible setbacks, team Eighteen months ago, she f lmed at derstand how human bodies develop member Han Chang looks forward to what she referred to as a “last-chance and function. the project. “Honestly it’s something high school” in Marion. There, she “That means we are not studying, I’ve never done before,” Chang said, f lmed the stories of struggling teens TheEchoNews.com for example, how to limit the number “and I really want to get more famil- who had wrestled to attain diplomas of fruit f ies in your house,” Vander- iar with the research side of science.” because of health issues, addictions ploeg said. “Studying human devel- Students working on the project and poverty. Bruner shot in a style opment is incredibly complex and will be funded through the Faculty called cinéma vérité, a genre which dif cult. However, we can use ani- Mentored Undergraduate Summer covers a long period of time without SUBSCRIBE TO mal models to help us understand (FMUS) scholarship program. Vander- a plot structure in mind. Due to this human biology.” ploeg hopes after one or two summers unpredictable format of storytelling, THE ECHO! According to Vanderploeg, both the project will qualify for grants she ran into complications. humans and f ies contain cells with from the National Science Founda- “Some of the students we followed Print and electronic Photograph provided by Jessica Vanderploeg similar proteins. Vanderploeg, along tion (NSF). early on changed their minds and subscriptions A group of Biology Directed Research available at with juniors Won Chang, Han Chang Across campus, a group of students asked us not to continue,” Bruner students work as “f ypushers,” viewing and Alex Hord, will manipulate the in Rupp plans to pursue a research fruit f ies through a dissecting microscope TheEchoNews.com genes in the f ies that control certain project that started last year. Researching continues on page 2 and use paintbrushes to sort them. “She conveys (her) passion and strong conviction to other people by demonstration, and she does it in a subtle and humble way.”

Planting roots in Upland

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raw video into one coherent story. interviews. And a handful will help a grant, according to Bruner. Others an exercise in making art. It has Researching “And yet, even with that enormous complete the project over the sum- will use the project to earn credit for been a deep dive into the world of continued from page 1 amount of content we will inevita- mer in time for her October deadline an independent study or log partici- poverty, addiction, abuse and more.” said. “Others have family members bly be missing some footage that we for her Master’s degree. These team pation hours for the department. Bruner said. “It’s difficult to explain (who) don’t want a camera around, can’t go back and recreate,” Bruner members include senior and produc- Burris, who has worked on the proj- how transformative the process has so we can’t connect with those stu- said. er Elyse Horb and juniors Paul Burris ect since last August, looks forward been for me, but I look forward to dents outside of school.” She has several students who have and Niko Hays. to seeing the f nal product. Bruner telling these amazing teenagers’ This summer, Bruner will strug- helped her in previous months or- Some students helping with the shares Burris’ sentiments. stories.” gle to compress over 300 hours of ganize footage and transcribing documentary will earn pay through “The project has been more than [email protected] Planting roots A snapshot of Creation Care Week This week sustainability assistants are hosting Creation Compiled by Care Week. Several environmentally friendly activities Annabelle Blair and Abigail Roberts and events throughout the week encourage students to engage with and appreciate nature. in Upland Wednesday Junior Andrew Hof and two other students participated in a Wild Ed- ibles hike in the Taylor Wilderness with Armila Francis (‘14), visiting in- structor of sustainable development. The group biked down “Devil’s Back- bone” to the entrance to the Taylor Wilderness and walked about a mile on a small trail that led to the river. “It was just what I needed,” said Hof . “Hiking is something I really en- joy, and I haven’t done that in a really long time.” Hof said Francis would stop every couple of steps to pick an edible plant, such as wild chives or leeks, or some kind of plant for them to smell. Francis said the riverside spot in Photograph provided by Armila Francis the Taylor Wilderness is not well- (R) Armila Francis (‘14) started the Taylor garden in 2013 and served as the garden Photograph provided by Abigail Roberts know to many Taylor students. “I was manager. (L to R) Brian Donovan (‘14) and Libby Wagner (‘14) worked on the Sophomore Corinne Hof man, an environmental science major, helped set up displays there a week before, monitoring the garden with Francis to complete their environmental science internships. for the eARTh Day Art Show. “It’s all about creation care,” Hof man said. “Learning to enjoy, but not take advantage of nature.” She talked about the simple steps that students progress of spring” she said. “At f rst I was like . . . ‘I don’t know can take to preserve the environment. Hof man of ered an example: “Walking instead Friday Armila Francis shares how long I’m going to be here. Should of driving to class and making use of the recycling options available to students.” her journey to teaching I invest in this if I know I’m going to Fresh Friday, an event to promote leave?’ . . . I realized . . . it’s a two- clean eating, will be hosted by the Brooke McKenzie way street. I’ve wanted to give back Hodson Dining Commons. Dishes made with only vegetables—such as Contributor to my community, but I also know how much I have to learn from . . . the spaghetti squash, vegan brownies Each puf of breath marked a mo- crazy seventh graders at 1 a.m. at the and eggplant parmesan naan—will ment Armila Francis drew closer to Red Barn or the people in Circles (of be featured. Francis said the DC lead- the farm house. As she pedaled the Grant County) . . . , or the f ref ghters ership has partnered with sustainabil- 2.7 miles it took to reach Victory who’ve been here for four decades.” ity teams on a variety of levels. Fresh Acre Farms in the middle of an Indi- Michael Guebert, earth & environ- Friday will encourage students to ana January, her determination and mental science department chair, exchange carbs and meat for a veg- excitement grew. Once there, she believes Francis is destined to be a gie-balanced food group. walked up to the door of the farm- great professor: “She conveys (her) 10:30 p.m. – Stargazing house and knocked. Then she wait- passion and strong conviction to Stargazing will take place by Taylor ed. She questioned if she could help other people by demonstration, Lake and is hosted as part of Swallow the owners, if they needed volun- and she does it in a subtle and hum- Robin Hall’s Earth Day celebration. teers or if they were even home. In ble way.” Saturday this uncertainty she stood. Students can attest to her pas- The door opened, and Fran- sion as they recalled her lesson on 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Service project cis spoke words that would soon compost. While handling dirty nap- Students are invited to volunteer with become habit: “I know you don’t kins and paper plates without any the Upland Lion’s Club, clearing brush know me, but I’m really interested qualms, Francis relayed the story and doing trail maintenance on the in learning more about agriculture, of how, as a student, she once hi- Upland Greenway. Volunteers will re- and if there is something I can do, jacked the trash from Homecoming ceive a free lunch. Francis said this I would be interested in volunteer- weekend to sort out biodegradable local service opportunity builds sus- ing here.” As time went on, Francis objects for the compost pile. Her tainable communities in both an eco- would replace the word “agriculture” students see her living out what she logical and a social sense. with “f ref ghting,” “mentoring” and teaches when she rides her bike to 12 p.m. – Taylor Lake Students may hammock or relax by “teaching.” Never afraid to learn or and from work, participates in her Photograph provided by Abigail Roberts grow roots in soil that appeared classes’ stewardship assignments Sophomore Micah Stewart reads sophomore Chrysa Keenon’s poetry. Her Taylor Lake to celebrate Earth Day. shallow, Francis decided to defy her and invites students to community words tie God’s romantic character to the romanticism found in nature. There will be games and trivia. The millennial label and work hard, wait events like free karate lessons or triv- best adventuring outf t will win the actively and serve others. ia nights at a local cof ee shop. Adventurer Costume Contest. Today, at the age of 26, Francis Francis’s year-long Taylor contract 1 p.m. – Nature walk faces a room of college students— will expire at the end of the semes- Hosted by Swallow Robin Hall cabi- some sleepy, some dazed and some ter, but unsurprisingly, she is already net, participants are invited to meet eager. She shares her passion of en- prepared for the next step. In the fall at the Taylor Lake and participate in a vironmental science while filling she will head to the University of nature walk and bird watching. BYOB the unexpected role of temporary Wisconsin–Madison. There she will (bring your own binoculars). professor at Taylor University for work in the plant pathology lab in 7–8:30 p.m. – Honors bonf re one year. a job that of ers the promise of liv- The Honors Guild cabinet will be Although Francis earned both un- ing long-term in an environment she sponsoring a event, “Earth Day dergraduate and graduate degrees at hopes to f ourish in. Earth Yay!” Students are welcome to Taylor, she never planned to teach As Francis travels to her next un- gather around the f repit behind the and was once afraid of the idea. How- known, waiting to learn and f nd a Honor’s Lodge to eat s’mores, read ever, over the last eight years, her new adventure, maybe there will be earth-themed poetry and sing wor- love of Grant County has expanded a sigh of relief as she looks over her ship songs. Participants will also be to include a newfound love for teach- shoulder at the garden she plant- invited to plant f owers around the ing that suits her desire to always ed in the Grant County community Lodge, which is located on the south learn. Her campus and community where she found bountiful friend- side of campus. Photograph provided by Abigail Roberts [email protected] involvement surpassed that of many ships, cultivated minds and vi- In order to demonstrate mankind’s impact on nature, a Taylor student led over-committed Taylor students and brant experiences. elementary students in creating coral art pieces comprised of collected garbage. began with a hesitant foundation. [email protected] “I’m so lucky,” Lalrin said about only waiting 20 months. “Because many people are there for ten years.”

Bringing health home

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Photograph by Elyse Horb Photograph by Elyse Horb An Eastbrook seventh grader explains her group’s business plan as sophomore Sophomore Anna Cummings served as emcee for this event, introducing each group Anna Cummings holds up a sign for the Grant County Recovery Center. of seventh graders as they prepared for to present their business plans.

Enactus cultivates spirit and social responsibility plan. four judges from the community in a organize this event included juniors world by inspiring students to thrive of entrepreneurship The coordinator of the event, competition. Jef Aupperle, director Emily Diamond, Bethany Russell entrepreneurially. According to the sophomore Anna Cummings, said of Taylor’s Calling and Career Of ce; and Ellie Perkins, sophomores Grif- Enactus website, the overall goal of at local junior high the students came up with incred- Andrew Preston from North Texas f n Borst and Sydney Peugh and fresh- Enactus is to use their ability to “tap ible, creative ideas and collaborat- Ink and Custom Embroidery, which man Andrea Kempf. Other members into the entrepreneurial spirit that Chrishauna Curry ed well in building their businesses. is based in Upland; Tim Eckerle, ex- of Enactus joined to help on the day lives within each of us and channel Contributor The students came up with ideas like ecutive director of the Grant County of the event. the unique talents, passions and ideas the Grant County Recovery Center, a Economic Growth Council; and Cathy Enactus worked with the Grant we each possess toward creating good Taylor’s branch of Enactus put on the drug and alcohol recovery center, and Kerton-Johnson, editor of the SEGway County Economic Growth Council to in the world.” annual Junior Entrepreneurs program Traf y, a new design for stoplights that News and owner of the Bridge Cafe, provide the winning classroom with This event is only one of the sev- at Eastbrook Junior High on April 11. would show how long a person had served as the judges for this event. a pizza party. Sky Footwear provided eral projects that Taylor’s branch of The event consisted of an entrepre- to wait before the light changed. The “Our hope is that (the seventh socks for the winners, and the Bark- Enactus organizes annually to create neurial workshop where Taylor stu- winning team, Mr. Bryant’s home- graders) came away from this event ing Cow gave ice cream to all partici- sustainable improvements. “Taylor’s dent volunteers taught four major room class, presented the Drone De- understanding how attainable entre- pating students.Cummings said,“We Enactus team also runs the TU Mar- components of starting a business livery Service, a company that would preneurship is for them and that ev- wanted to give the students great ex- ketplace, Promising Ventures, Busi- to Eastbrook’s seventh graders. purchase a f eet of 20 drones for oth- eryone who came to participate from amples of successful entrepreneurs ness For Kids and Food For Thought, The six seventh grade homerooms er businesses to rent and use to de- the community was able to see how in their community to identify with which I am the project manager for,” each came up with a business concept liver their products to customers much potential there is to invest in and look up to.” said sophomore Jenny Nelson, one of and name. Then they split into groups more quickly. here in our county,” Cummings said. Taylor’s branch of Enactus is part of the students who volunteered at the that worked to create a budget, mar- Representatives from each class- Besides Cummings, the Enactus a larger nonprof t organization that Junior Entrepreneurs event. keting campaign, supply chain system room shared their business plans to team of students who worked to strives to build a more sustainable [email protected] Bringing health home Lalrin Pari’s dream (12,327 people) who moved to the the scholarship results came in. If United States in 2016, according to God wanted her to go to college, to improve health Pew Research. she would get the scholarship, she care in Burma Sixteen-year-old Pari didn’t know thought to herself. anyone at her new high school in Bos- After seven months of waiting for Becca Robb ton. She jumped into history and bi- the results, Pari continued reading Co-Editor in Chief ology classes, but she only knew her through her Bible as her commit- ABCs and a couple English phras- ment to God. She still had four chap- She arrived in America seven years es, like “Good morning” and “How ters left. Then, on a sunny, 85-degree ago with $50 and a dream to improve are you?” day, Pari checked her mailbox and health care in her village of Khampat, Even though her teachers tried to found a large envelope. Burma. Now, 23-year-old Lalrin Pari explain lessons to her, Pari knew so Pari pulled out the envelope and Photo provided by Lalrin Pari has a full-ride scholarship from the little English that she was often lost ripped it open—it was the accep- Sophomore Lalrin Pari never planned to move as far away as the United States. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in her classes. Yet, she persisted. tance letter. She began crying and and is a sophomore studying public “Everything was just a new world praying. Even before she fulf lled her health at Taylor University. for me. Everything,” she said. “(But) I promise to read through the Bible, As a child, Pari recalls her friend wasn’t afraid when I was at school. I Pari had received the good news— becoming very sick: Her friend’s par- just talked, and it just came out!” she could go to the school of her ents pleaded with doctors at a private After four months, Pari moved in hospital to treat their son, promising with a relative in Buffalo, New York. “If it seems like we have money . . . they’d pay afterwards. The doctors Even though her English was im- (the doctors) will really take care declined, and Pari’s friend died. proving, she knew she could never “If it seems like we have money . . afford to go to college and her edu- of us,” Pari said. “It just makes . (the doctors) will really take care of cation would end after high school. me feel sick. Everyone has a us,” Pari said. “It just makes me feel Then she found out a fellow class- right to live, to enjoy this world.” sick. Everyone has a right to live, to mate won the Gates Millennium enjoy this world.” Scholarship, earning a full-ride ed- Her village’s health care system ucation from an undergraduate to choice for free. was broken. And Pari wanted to do a doctorate degree. A couple days later, her high school something about it. But she knew Pari decided to apply for the played “Happy” by Pharrell Williams she’d never f nd opportunities, such scholarship. For help, she turned over the speaker system and kids Photo provided by Marissa Felser as becoming a doctor, in her village. to 26-year-old Marissa Felser, her danced in the hallway to celebrate Lalrin Pari and Marissa Felser in Pari's dorm at Jamestown Community College. So Pari moved to Malaysia to f nd mentor and an English as a Sec- Pari’s scholarship. work when she was 14. After four ond Language teacher in Buffalo, Worn out from a challenging months working at a factory making New York. school year, Pari didn’t have time printed circuit boards for phones, she The application was tedious, espe- to study for the SAT or write college applied as a refugee. Moving to Amer- cially for someone still learning En- application essays. She chose to at- ica was never part of her life dream, glish—it required in-depth essays, tend Jamestown Community College but her older sister and brother-in- recommendation letters and dozens in New York for two years, then she law had already begun a refugee ap- of revisions. Pari wrote about her pas- and a relative moved to Indiana and plication, so she joined their case. sion for health education and preven- Pari began studying at Taylor. After 20 months of interviews, case- tative care, sharing her desire to work “It was really hard to stay strong,” workers granted Pari and her two rel- for a global health organization. Fels- Pari said. “(But) I’m still dreaming.” atives residency in America, sending er visited Pari on Sunday afternoons One day, Pari hopes to return to them to . to revise her writings together. The her village in Burma. She wants to “I’m so lucky,” Pari said about only process took over a year. improve people’s health care so they waiting 20 months. “Because many “She’s a f ghter,” Felser said. “She al- don’t have to endure sickness or die people are there for ten years.” Bur- ways impresses me.” because they don’t have enough mon- mese people are not a small minori- As she worked on her application, ey. Pari said she might like to begin a ty among recent refugees in America. Pari made a promise to God: she hospital there. Photo provided by Lalrin Pari Pari received a full-ride scholarship from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. They made up 15 percent of refugees would read the entire Bible before [email protected] 4 LTheEchoNews.comIFE &TIMES insurance plan, their human resourc- employers both of er health insur- es department should have people ance, they may be required to be on SHOULD HEALTH INSURANCE available to answer questions. As separate plans through their respec- part of human resources, Persinger tive employers. explains Taylor’s health insurance No matter what kind of insurance plan to new employees during a new plans graduates choose, it’s import- employees’ orientation. She makes ant to look at the entire benefits BE A PRIORITY? sure each employee understands his package an employer of ers, includ- or her benef ts. ing retirement and matching. Professionals emphasize Once health care becomes a priori- and getting health care in that com- Young married couples may have “I would just encourage (students) the need for young ty, graduates will soon realize the bur- munity,” Dr. Phillips said. “They will the opportunity to be on the same to look at all the benef ts,” Persinger den of the expense. For those looking know where the problems are. But it plan or on dif erent ones, depending said. “Even though you’re not making adults to get insured at private insurance, the government has to be local because healthcare is on their situations. Businesses are a lot in your wages, the benef t pack- may provide a savings opportunity. very local.” leaning toward spousal carve outs: age is signif cant.” Laura Koenig According to healthcare.gov, more If an employer provides a health if the husband and wife’s separate [email protected] A&E Editor than eight in 10 people under 30 are eligible for savings. Adulting. It includes jobs, bills, hous- Second, it’s important to under- es, cars and insurance. Part of this stand the limitations of each health “real world” experience is sorting plan. A plan may have lower premi- Health Insurance Terms Defned through employer benef t packages, ums (monthly or bi-monthly pay- including health insurance. These ments); however, that usually means days, news outlets constantly report higher deductibles and more out-of- on health insurance as Congress de- pocket costs. Bill bates reforms to the Af ordable Care Taylor University’s Employee Ben- Act. But even with these changes, ef t Specialist, Marla Persinger, asked there are basic elements that apply her daughter questions when she to f nding health care. started looking for insurance includ- There are three main options for ing: Are you on any medication? How $___ young adults looking at health in- many times will you go to the doctor? surance: stay on a parent’s plan until What kinds of medical expenses will age 26, accept a future employer’s in- you incur? Which plan will benef t surance or pay for private insurance. you the most? How healthy are you? Premium: Monthly or Copayments and coinsurance: Provider Network: A list of No matter which option is being These kinds of questions will help bimonthly bill to insurance Payments you make each time you doctors, hospitals and other health considered, Dr. Stephen A. Phillips, guide graduates to the plan that will an M.D. practicing in Hartford City, help them the most. company. get a medical service after reaching care providers that a plan is contract- gave his professional opinion on look- Finally, each plan has its own net- your deductible. ed with to provide health care. ing for health insurance. work of doctors, and it’s essential to First, young adults must realize understand which doctors the insur- they need insurance, even though it’s ance plan covers. Each doctor net- expensive. With the f urry of graduat- work will depend on each person’s ing, f nding a job and settling some- community. There are pros and cons where new, it’s easy to put health to each package, so it’s important to insurance at the bottom of the pri- pay attention to the details. ority list. The details can be challenging to “I really think it’s something that sort through, according to Dr. Phil- is very easy for new graduates to ne- lips, but there are people available glect,” Dr. Phillips said. “It’s because to help answer questions. If an em- you’re young, healthy and vulnerable. ployer does not of er insurance, of- You believe that (a health problem) ten times fellow employees can help Deductible: The amount you have to pay out-of-pocket Out-of-pocket maximum: The most you have isn’t going to happen to (you), and give direction. each year before the plans pay anything. With a $2,000 to spend for covered services in a year. After you statistically, it’s probably not going “Many times, the best advice comes deductible, for example, you pay the frst $2,000 of covered reach this amount, the insurance company pays 100 to happen to you. But it’s still an im- from people who live in the commu- services yourself. portant thing to be responsible about nity that you’re going to be living in percent for covered services. and take care of.” and had experience with needing Graphic Illustrated by Isabelle Kroeker

Still, Reber makes time to get be- with the revisions they requested and hind the keyboard, either on the chose to publish the book on her own. PROFESSOR PROFILE weekends, during the summer or According to her, self-publishing is on holidays. Having access to oth- easier because she can set her own er departments in the university has deadlines, which f ts well with her day proven to work well for Reber, be- job as a professor. cause she has had help throughout Reber has taken many writing the publishing process. Her mother, classes offered at Taylor. She is a Science of imagination who has worked as executive sec- member of the writers group Writ- retary in Taylor’s vice president’s ers Bloc, which meets every Friday Jan Reber’s is romance, though she has dabbled write her own book, ending the story office for many years, is her copy and consists of about 10 other mem- in the subgenres of adventure and the way she wanted. Her f rst novel, editor. Linda Taylor’s manuscript bers, including Dennis Hensley of published novels time travel. Her novels take place any- “The Sword of Fairvern,” was self-pub- to book course edited one of her the professional writing depart- where from contemporary South Da- lished in July 2015. manuscripts and Mike Saunier’s ment. According to Reber, the group Chrysa Keenon kota to medieval times. Reber’s day job consists of teaching layout and design course designed has been beneficial for her to sub- Life & Times Co-Editor Her love of writing stemmed from animal biology, which often provides its cover. mit writing to be critiqued by oth- her love of reading. Her family has no a full schedule. Between grading pa- “Being at a university, I have access er members. Submissions can range When passing by the biology depart- television, so whenever they want to pers and writing exams, she keeps to to people who are creative and knowl- anywhere from newspaper articles, ment on the third f oor of Euler, you have evening entertainment, they a strict agenda. Because of this, Re- edgeable,” Reber explained. “(Work- to nonfiction, to chapters of a book might see a few novels sitting on the turn to more creative methods. ber’s biggest struggle is f nding time ing on a book cover) gives (students) or poetry. windowsill of the of ce of Jan Re- “We read or write books,” Reber to write. an opportunity to put something on “(I believe) everybody is a real writ- ber, Professor of Biology. These are said. “My daughter likes to draw.” “It was easier when my kids were their resume.” er, but not everyone is published the books that she has written and According to Reber, she started younger, because I could send them Though Reber has gone the commercially,” Reber said. “Every- self-published. writing her own books after contin- of to bed and have a few hours to self-publishing route, one of her nov- one’s got some kind of creativity Reber has authored four complete uously getting frustrated by the end- write,” Reber said. “Now my daugh- els, “Maid to be a Bride,” got accepted in them.” novels, three of which are have been ings of novels she would have written ter is in high school, and every eve- for publication in a major publishing [email protected] published. Her favorite genre to write dif erently. Eventually, she decided to ning has some kind of activity.” house. However, Reber was unhappy OPEN2WW TONIGHT WE RIDEHOUSE Showdown Scores

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Graphic Illustrated by Isabelle Kroeker “It’s something we hope our students will look at and say, ‘That’s not something just for entrepreneurs.’”

Startup Storytellers 5 April 21, 2017 FRIDAY Startup Storytellers KEYNOTE An entrepreneurship and we thought it was a really natural to further develop her idea. have played a big role in contacting SPEAKERS conference for everyone partnership for our two of ces.” Sky Footwear founders Keaton and promoting this event to students, The conference will feature five Hendricks and Eric Cellier have giv- community members, local business- Zeke Turner (’00): Gabby Carlson business founders and four student en around 2,500 pairs of socks to es and alumni. Founder of Mainstreet, the Life & Times Co-Editor winners of Taylor’s Shark Tank, an en- homeless shelters since Hendricks Every Taylor University alumni liv- trepreneurship business competition. approached Cellier with the idea in ing in the United States has received country’s largest developer of Startup Storytellers, coming April 28– Registration begins at noon, Friday November 2015. With each pair of word of the conference; Wilson specif- transitional care properties 29, is Taylor’s f rst-ever entrepreneur- April 28 in the Larita Boren Campus socks purchased, a pair is donated as a ically targeted those within 300 miles ship conference. This conference, Center and the conference will be held part of their “buy one, give one” model. of Upland. hosted by the Calling and Career Of- the same day from 1–5 p.m. in Corn- The company has sparked more inter- “As students are considering and Jim Lane: Founder f ce and the Of ce of Alumni Pro- wall Auditorium. Optional breakout est than ever thanks to a recent fea- pursuing an entrepreneurial path, we grams, will be a place for students, sessions are available Saturday morn- ture on CNN. think the best thing we can do is con- and chairman of New faculty, alumni and community mem- ing in the Campus Center. This will be Hendricks and Cellier hope to in- nect them to people who are a little Canaan Society, a non- bers to hear stories of success, fail- a chance for attendees to talk to the spire attendees to be creative and uti- bit further down the path and hear ure and lessons learned. This event speakers in a “round table” setting over lize the resources around them. They their stories and envision themselves prof t society for men aims to create learning experiences breakfast, according to Wilson. are looking forward to listening to oth- in those stories,” Aupperle said. for students and leading entrepre- Aupperle and Wilson envisioned er people’s stories and getting advice Those involved hope this becomes neurs alike. a group of speakers not only diverse from seasoned founders to apply to an event that people look forward to JR Kerr (’98): Founder Jef Aupperle, director of the Call- in vocation but also in location. The their venture. each spring. Tickets are on sale now and CEO of Handshake, a ing and Career Of ce, is the man be- speakers come from varying career Along with student speakers, several and can be purchased from their web- hind the conference. He was a MAHE backgrounds. They are based in New interns from Promising Ventures have site and the Promising Ventures of ce. boutique reputation f rm graduate student working on a grant York, Michigan, Tennessee and Indi- put in countless hours, working close- They are $10 for Taylor students, $30 that connects corporate for the Promising Ventures program ana, each a graduate or brought in by ly with Aupperle and Wilson.The in- for alumni and $40 for general ad- when the grant was approved and the a graduate of Taylor University. terns include juniors Alex Hunter and mission. Registration closes Friday strategy and core program was born. After graduating in “It’s something we hope our stu- Chin Ai Oh, and seniors Sam Peters- April 21. business to philanthropy 2014, Aupperle has led the Promising dents will look at and say, ‘That’s not en and Mike McLean. These students [email protected] Ventures program for three years. He something just for entrepreneurs. and global af airs thought of the idea of Startup Story- That’s an event that I can come and tellers last fall when he attended the hear some really cool and inspiring EDGE | X conference in Indianapolis. stories,’” Aupperle said. Ben (’05) and Laura “(Senior) Mike McLean said to me, Attendees get to hear from student (’05) Harrison: Founders ‘Jef we could totally do that with Tay- entrepreneurs as well. Each student lor alumni.’” Aupperle said. “And that’s or group will give a 5–7 minute pitch of Jonas Paul Eyewear, kind of where the seed was planted. highlighting who they are, how they a fashionable children’s That was all the way back in October.” started and what they’re doing now. McLean thought of the idea with the Former Taylor University Shark Tank eyeglass company intention of utilizing untapped alumni winners junior Keaton Hendricks, se- resources for students to engage with. It niors Eric Cellier and Sarah Davis, and evolved into an entrepreneurship con- graduates Noah Drabinsky (’16) and Dick Gygi (’67): Founder ference when Aupperle and the Prom- Will Severns (’15) will speak in between of FUEL FOR GOOD, LLC, a ising Ventures program got involved. the founders’ talks. Aupperle approached Amy Wilson, Davis is excited to present because private equity company director of alumni programs, to begin she desires to encourage people with combing through Taylor’s alumni con- dif erent ventures to keep doing the nections, searching for the right speak- next good thing even when they feel Caleb France (’04): ers for the conference. overwhelmed by telling her own sto- Founder of Flying Fish, “It was kind of a brainchild of Jef ries of success and failure. Davis is Aupperle,” Wilson said. “He and I were also eager to learn from other entre- INC., a food industry talking, and he was the one who came preneurs’ stories. She is interning this up with the original idea. Then as we summer with Ambassador Enterpris- Photograph by Ruth Flores-Orellana started talking about it, it expanded, es in their entrepreneurship program Jef Aupperle and Amy Wilson have partnered to co- create the Startup Storytellers conference. 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Jonathan Taylor‏ @JonnyRTaylor @jay_dubbzzzz: I have never had Dr. Heth in class, Call us for all of your interior decorating needs. We’re pros. #tayloru @kait_bedel: but mentioning him in a tweet #tutrojans #SAC #EGGstravaganza #hoppyeaster #SACsreligious Life’s better when we’re together… I’ve been so blessed to spend may get me in The Echo #TaylorU the weekend with 3 of my favorites! #tayloru #illbethereforyou There are three questions to ask before remaking a movie: Why are the f lmmakers (re)making it? How long has it been since the original was made? And does the target demographic want it?

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Left photo provided by Faith Ross Other photography by Halie Owens Gaslight Film Series Composing shots from dif erent angles will make photos interesting and unique. Portraits shot slightly above the eyes will bring out the natural angles of each face as displayed by (L to R) freshman Faith Ross and sophomore Julio Rodriguez. T e Gaslight Film Series “Silence” two horizontal lines and place your 3. Consider your lighting. Friday, April 21 at 9 p.m. subjects on the lines (this is good) When shooting indoors, a general rule or the points where the lines meet is the more light, the better. Yet, some- Saturday, April 22 (this is better). People’s eyes naturally times we must turn to f ash to brighten at 12 and 3 p.m. glide to these points, making the rule our photos. Flash is OK, but not always Cornwall Auditorium of thirds a simple way to strengthen a reliable friend to lean on. Sometimes Oh, snap! your composition. your f ash fails you—casting jarring re- Three tips to improve these simple steps can transform f ections on shiny surfaces and trans- your smartphone photos your photography: 2. Choose your subject. forming friends’ faces into lightbulbs. But f rst, start by choosing what When shooting outdoors, you’ll of- Becca Robb 1. Compose your shot. is not your subject: Scan the edges ten f nd the best portrait light during Co-Editor in Chief Try a dif erent angle. Everyone’s seen of your photo for unwanted scenery. cloudy and overcast days. The soft photos of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Make sure it doesn’t look like your illumination eliminates creepy eye You are a photographer. You take What can make yours unique? If you models have trees growing out of socket shadows and doesn’t highlight photos of your friends, your food and f nd an angle that highlights an unusu- their heads! people’s imperfections like harsh, 1 yourself. You curate your social media al feature of your subject, your photo For self es, it’s best to shoot from o’clock sunlight does. feeds to show the world your favorite will seriously stand out. Get up high! an angle slightly above your eyes. The most important step to re- moments and finest shots. Maybe Get down low! Step forward, step back. This brings out the natural angles in member in shooting photos is to phone-owner snap your shots. (Al- you’re pretty good. Just cramming everything into the your face and eliminates any whip out your phone and actually most) anything can be art—if it’s But the best photographers don’t frame doesn’t mean you’re good to chins. But higher is not always better. take photos! These principles are no compelling to you, it may be com- settle for “pretty good.” Whether go. Try the rule of thirds: Divide your An overly high angle looks unnatural use if you leave your phone in your pelling to someone else. you’re a beginner or more experienced, frame evenly with two vertical and and makes your self e look fake. pocket and let some inexperienced [email protected] Inspiration on Instagram Disney remakes I’m a 21-year-old guy, and I’m not Taylor artists and One student’s opinion ashamed to say I openly wept at the photographers share about the recent “Beauty beauty of the ballroom scene. It was and the Beast” magnif cent, and I felt like I was ac- their favorite creatives tually there. on Instagram Patrick Linehan Additionally, Disney has used this Contributor f lm to go back to their roots with Dis- Alex Burt & ney princesses. From “Mulan” in 1998 Kaitlyn Weaver Does a “Tale as Old as Time” need to be to “The Princess and the Frog” in 2009, Contributors remade? I suppose in order for it to be the only “Disney Princess” movies “Tale as Old as Time,” it would have to be were straight-to-DVD release sequels. Photographs by Laura Armstrong Photographs by Jack Morris Artists often find inspiration from eventually. “Beauty and the Beast,” star- Releasing a f lm that parents remem- Laura Armstrong uses golden-hour Jack Morris eats breakfast with his other creatives they discover and sunlight to capture her sweet images, girlfriend, Lauren, in Kenya, one of ring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens, ber and can share with their children admire. Senior marketing major including this engagement photo. many stops during his world travels. was a phenomenal re-telling of the sto- is the perfect way to breed a new gen- and photography minor Alex Burt ry that so many of us grew up with. eration of Disney lovers. and senior art education major yet subtle look. Some of her paintings, an incoming freshman. Laura is a “Beauty and the Beast” blends stun- How long has it been since the origi- Kaitlyn Weaver share their favorite while using bright pinks, blues and kind-hearted individual who seam- ning C.G.I. and reality (only feeling out nal? “Beauty and the Beast” came out in artists and photographers they fol- purples, feel eerie and dark, a con- lessly connects with others. This of place near the beginning of the f lm), 1991, four years before I was born. I grew low on Instagram. Follow these and f ict the viewer is forced to reconcile. characteristic shows in her work. She pays attention to phenomenal set de- up with it because of my older siblings. be inspired! She uses great detail to starkly def ne carries not only a warmth in tone that tail, stays true to the 1991 animated It’s been 26 years since the f rst “Beau- certain facial features, especially the matches her personality but also in version and has one of the greatest sup- ty and the Beast,” and that was the per- Dot & Co. eyes. She also uses the f uid qualities the essence of her subjects, which she porting casts I’ve ever seen in a Disney fect amount of time to have between [dot.and.co] of watercolor to work to her advan- captures clearly. From her dreamy use f l m . This new live version of “Beauty the two. The original has retained pop- tage by strategically dripping paint of golden-hour sunlight and beautiful and the Beast” rises heads and shoul- ularity, but there’s an entire generation The artists of Dot & Co. are based and creating blurs in certain areas. organic backgrounds, to the sweetest ders above the original animated movie. of new f lm lovers. Like I mentioned in Melbourne, Australia. I (Weaver) On her Instagram, she features these portraits taken in window light, Lau- I know that’s a borderline blasphemous before, a lot of the people who grew was initially drawn to this Instagram watercolors, as well as sped-up vid- ra’s work is strong in aesthetics and statement, but I think it’s true. What’s up with the original have kids of their account because I spent half of last eos where you can enter into her cap- subject, and I gain inspiration from more important, however, is the prec- own now. Producing them a remake of semester in Melbourne and had an in- tivating painting process from start following her work. edent the f lm has now set for future a movie released during their impres- credible experience there. Later, I de- to f n i s h . remakes. “Beauty and the Beast” was sionable years makes a great bond- veloped a deep appreciation of their Jack Morris nearly perfect as a reboot. ing experience. ceramics for more reasons than just Bex Partridge [doyoutravel] There are three questions to ask be- Finally, did the target demographic their location. These artists handcraft [botanical_tales] fore remaking a movie: Why are the f lm- want it? Absolutely. I’m a part of this beautiful pottery that focuses on sim- A 26-year-old native of England, makers (re)making it? How long has it demographic. We craved it. I’ve never plicity, texture and material, often uti- Bex Partridge is a f oral artist who Jack describes his current job as been since the original was made? And seen a group of young adults cry and lizing subtle patterns in their glazes. I makes and sells wreaths and other “turning his life into a never-end- does the target demographic want it? scream and rave about a children’s absolutely love the neutral color pal- various f ower arrangements. In her ing journey.” He and his girlfriend Why was the new “Beauty and the movie so much. I believe we’re the ette they use, including white, grey, photographs, she uses careful ar- Lauren travel all over the world— Beast” made? In 1991, Disney lacked “Disney generation” even though the brown, black, tan and sometimes a rangements of plants and f owers to they try to visit a new country on a the ability to bring the story to life be- company has been around since 1923. slight hint of blue-grey. I have always exemplify pattern, texture and color. monthly basis—documenting their cause they were limited by two-dimen- The “Beauty and the Beast” remake been attracted to simplicity and f nd I (Weaver) f nd so much beauty in the adventures in Nat Geo-quality loca- sional animation. Even if you prefer the brought the 1991 classic back to life great joy in a minimalist approach to way she displays her love for plants, tions with even greater creativity in original, I don’t believe you can tell me with stunning details and a quali- aesthetics, which is essentially what and I adore the ease and simplicity composition. The locations they visit you do not feel more immersed by the ty supporting cast. So next time “Be their Instagram displays. If you want of her photographs. I am also drawn are truly stunning, but what makes remake. The realistic depth and live Our Guest” pops into your head, start to discover plain and lovely ceramic to the way she uses color to commu- these photos so incredibly excellent actors bring so much more life to the singing it. I’m sure people will join in. pieces, check Dot & Co. out. nicate a feeling or mood in her pho- is the great lengths Jack and Laura characters we loved. [email protected] tos. I love the ordered feel some of her take to ensure that no photo is bland Silvia Pelissero photos convey as well. I consistently or redundant. And while I love the [agnes_cecile] f nd rest in her Instagram and always diversity of his photos—from break- enjoy scrolling through her f oral fun. fasts featuring giraf es in Kenya to Silvia Pelissero, who also goes by jaunts through the sandy dunes of Agnes Cecile, is an Italian artist who Laura Armstrong Dubai—I (Burt) find this photo- paints stunning watercolors that are [lauraarmstrongphotography] journalism-portraiture hybrid to be a blend of portraiture and abstraction. the most attractive thing about his She classif es this type of painting as Laura is a portrait photographer in work. Though, a close second is see- surrealism. There is def nitely an ele- the Chicagoland area. Interestingly ing the most gorgeous parts of the ment of surprise in each of her paint- enough, she was the guidance coun- earth documented with such tech- ings. She utilizes a full range of color selor I (Burt) worked with in 2013 nical and artistic expertise. values in her work, giving them a bold when deciding to come to Taylor as [email protected] Photograph provided by unsplash.com Disney released the recent “Beauty and the Beast” remake on March 17, 2017. “He is still God during the midst of our country’s disunity, and God was God before July 4, 1776.”

We’re Christians frst, Americans second

7 TheEchoNews.com PINIONS April 21, 2017 FRIDAY O before asking questions at a meet- them secret. I immediately picked up ing of the organization. The journal- the article when it came out and was ist used fragmented quotes, molded satisfed that the sources and the ma- The Echo: a critique to ft her agenda rather than con- terial were accurately represented. veying the intentions of the sources. I think The Echo does its job as a The Echo does informative and stated that The Echo case anyone wrote something scath- These breaches of practice hurt my student paper, though it has signif- what it should, but has had a positive impact on Taylor. ing about him or inaccurate about friend deeply and could have harmed cant faults. No paper is perfect, and Her only criticism is that the paper the university. members of the organization. To The I want to thank the student workers it could be better should provide additional sports up- Rob Linehan, chief information Echo’s credit, they issued an apology for the time they put into it. For the dates and the schedule of all upcom- ofcer, ofered another perspective. for the ofense. However, this was my future, I ask The Echo to consider Sean Mitchem ing events. Linehan teaches a class in Human frst major encounter with The Echo, employing a beat reporter for the IT Contributor A second professor’s perspective Relations in Organizations. He ap- and it tarnished my view of them. department, to do their interviews provided a counter to Sigworth’s preciates The Echo’s consistency, In contrast, I was recently inter- early and to re-emphasize the impor- I don’t read newspapers. Rather, I praise. Several times, Echo reporters its recent advertising and its reason- viewed by an Echo journalist for an tance of good journalism—guarding don’t have the time to read them. I have asked for his expertise on mat- able writing. article on foor artifacts. The journal- against the unwarranted grilling of pick up a newspaper if I am intrigued ters in his feld. Like Sigworth, he The Echo has interviewed Line- ist was respectful of the foor’s tradi- persons and the misuse of quotes. by something being featured. So I thought the journalists’ questions, han numerous times for information tions and our desire to keep some of [email protected] felt more than a little nerve-wracked interviewing skills and writing were about Taylor’s technological scene. when asked to write a critique of The fairly good. He fnds The Echo infor- Linehan noted that the articles from Echo, a paper I rarely read. For this mative about recent events at and these interviews did not consistently article, I interviewed three faculty outside Taylor and fnds Echo articles convey technical concepts efectively, members about their thoughts on consistent and sometimes humorous. possibly due to lack of technical un- our student newspaper. Each profes- However, though he’s had some derstanding on the part of the jour- sor had been interviewed previous- good experiences, he feels The Echo nalist. Linehan also observed that ly by someone on The Echo’s staf, conveyed his ideas awkwardly. More many of these interviews with Infor- and each claimed to read the pa- concerning, he sometimes found mation Technology seemed last-min- per regularly. his words taken out of context and ute and sacrifced quality as a result. Jeanne Sigworth, associate profes- misrepresented. He believes Opin- He stated that the presence of an IT sor of communication, praised The ion articles in particular sometimes beat reporter would help to remedy Echo as “competitive and relevant” criticize people without sufcient these problems, and he has suggest- in its choice of topics and strong in its evidence—something that editori- ed this in the past. writing mechanics. An Echo report- al oversight could and should pre- My own experience with The Echo er once interviewed Sigworth about vent. He also expressed concern has been similarly mixed. In Fall 2015, someone who spoke in her class, and over The Echo’s efects on prospec- one of my close friends was quot- Sigworth found the interview expe- tive students and felt the publication ed out of context along with other rience satisfactory, admiring the re- is overly negative. Most revealing: members of a campus organization. porter’s commitment to excellence. his frst impulse when reading the My friend said The Echo’s journalist Graphic Illustrated by Ian Proano Unbiased accuracy should always be a newspaper’s standard. She called their interview questions weekly Echo is to scan the paper in did not declare she was a reporter One nation under nationalism America isn’t a Consider our European friends. In article “8 Myths and Atrocities About to those great times. I recently watched the 1700s, stark nationalist feelings Christopher Columbus and Colum- a Daily Show video in which various Co-Editors in Chief Christian nation Cassidy Grom provided a platform for racism when bus Day” published by Indian Coun- members of a Trump rally were asked Becca Robb Savanna Sweeting the English oppressed the Irish peo- try Today. when, exactly, America was great. Most Design Co-Editors Contributor ple because they were outsiders and Alexander Hamilton was an early said, “When it was founded,” or “The Derek Bender Isabelle Kroeker considered ethnically impure. In the abolitionist who overcame the many 1950s; post-WWII,” or “It’s always been Online Editor America is not a Christian nation. late 1800s and early 1900s, the nation- trials he faced in his childhood, like great!” The reporter replied to each an- Logan Bicknell “We are all complicit in the injustices alism complex led Hitler to engage his being born out of wedlock, which pre- swer, “Except for the whole genocide Photography Editor against basic human rights and com- followers in a “Germany-frst” mind- vented him from attending traditional thing,” or “Apart from slavery, though,” Mindy Wildman mon decency, to put it mildly, which set that resulted in WWII. schools. However, he was also obsessed or, “If it’s always been great, what exact- News Co-Editors Annabelle Blair renders our own ‘inalienable rights’ as Nationalism is still alive and well. with power and pushed for a federalist ly are we going back to?” Katherine Yeager questionable or obsolete,” says artist Last summer the British people vot- society, which neglects those with less. It’s not wrong to love your country. Local & Indiana Editor Sufjan Stevens in an open letter to all ed for Brexit, a process which includes Based on these men’s infuential be- My family immigrated to the Unit- Marian Douglas citizens of the United States. “In short, them no longer pledging allegiance haviors, why do people say our nation ed States from the Bahamas, and I Features Editor our freedom and privilege are predi- to the European Union. The Brexit is inherently Christian? Are those the love my new home. There’s much to Brianna Kudisch cated on the unfortunate events that vote occurred around the same time actions of Christians? Many Americans be grateful for. However, many peo- Life & Times Co-Editors Gabby Carlson lead to the decimation and alienation as rising nationalism in the United believe our nation used to be great and ple push their love of country so far Chrysa Keenon of others. This is what it means to be States—a nationalism which resulted that by electing Trump we’re returning that they neglect to love the rest of Arts & Entertainment free. I regret to inform you that this is in electing our current president. His the world. I frmly believe God calls Editor Laura Koenig not God-ordained.” platform slogan, “Make America Great Christians to love everyone. Opinions Editor In his open letter, Stevens reminds Again,” catered to Americans’ desires Stevens’ essay says, “We are all Luke Wildman us that the “liberty and justice for all” to restore the greatness our country immigrants and refugees in a wild- Sports Co-Editors America prides herself on was bought once held. Let’s explore that greatness. ly changing world.” Sometimes we Eric Andrews Justin Chapman at a bloody and unjust price. When Sufjan Stevens mentions the Contrasting forget that Jesus himself was a refu- Copy Chief We’ve all read John 3:16, right? “For “events that led to decimation and gee. The love of Christ is universal. It Jef Grogan God so loved the world.” If Christians alienation of others,” I remember my Conversations crosses borders and breaks walls. We Staff Writers are called to be Christ-like, doesn’t high school history classes where we can’t claim to be a truly, fundamental- Aubree DeVisser Megan Herrema that mean we should love the world praised men like Christopher Colum- ly Christian nation until we care for Grace Hooley too? Under the infuence of nation- bus and Alexander Hamilton. Colum- the vulnerable and marginalized, as Braden Ochs Kayla Springer alism, we sometimes disregard the bus sure did fnd America, but he also Graphic Illustrated by Derek Bender God desires. I believe this is my call. Staff Photographers world outside America, but this rewarded his lieutenants with young I’d love to know yours. Hannah Bolds Ruth Flores-Orellana is dangerous. girls as sex slaves, as reported in the [email protected] Elyse Horb Halie Owens Sean Quillen Designers Eric Andrews We’re Christians frst, Americans second Jeanine Aupperle Logan Bicknell No country is truly have believed that America’s identity re- We Trust,” four words published in the are Christians living in America. Let Becca Eis Ian Proano “one nation under God” fects the freedoms of the individuals Pledge of Allegiance over 100 years af- us not forget that our earthly homes Copy Editors who comprise our nation. Madison and ter the Declaration of Independence. are not where we belong. Hope Bolinger in our fallen world Hamilton wrote into existence the de- While our country changes—while I am a patriot, grateful for all my Emily Macdonald Mary Helen Thompson fning document that beautifully encap- individuals change—our identity is country has given me. I believe ours Advertising Team Noah Graham sulates America. 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Trojans sweep Saint Francis 8 TTheEchoNews.comROJAN NATION April 21, 2017 FRIDAY

Photograph provided by Fayth Glock New Taylor women’s basketball head coach Jody Martinez has earned 11 Coach-of-the-Year awards during his coaching career. The beginning of an era Women’s basketball The reaction to the hiring is under- The past two seasons, Martinez “He can help bring out the poten- acquires new head standable when people see Martinez’s has been an assistant coach at the tial we have and help put that into resume. During his 17 years of head University of Illinois, a NCAA Divi- action,” Cobb said. “I think he could coach Jody Martinez coaching at the NAIA level, he had sion I program. His primary focus be exactly what our program needs an overall record of 409–184 with 11 there was to develop the post play- to bring us to that next level. A lot of Justin Chapman Coach-of-the-Year awards. ers. However, he and his family are the times we would see glimpses this Sports Co-Editor He previously was the head coach overjoyed that he is now a head season of how good we could be, but at Bethel College for 16 years and coach again. we weren’t consistent.” The women’s basketball team will be Southeastern University for one year. Martinez visited Taylor recently The Trojans put up a record of 13– The Echo Sports starting a new coaching era next year. and met with a few current players. 18 this past season, but moments of The Taylor athletic department an- He said that making adjustments high standing were apparent amidst a nounced on April 18 that Jody Mar- goes both ways, as he will have to ad- losing season. One of those moments tinez will be the new head coach for just his coaching style to the players came when the Trojans defeated No. the Trojans. With Martinez now hired, he has and the players will have to 25 Huntington. this makes him the 20th head coach adjust to a new coach. This team is missing steadiness. Mar- for the women’s basketball program. “I think the f rst team meeting you tinez brings the hope of more consistent Martinez’s tenure will begin May 8. have you set the tone on the energy play to a team who has not earned 20 On April 28, he will make a visit to and the excitement to be their head or more wins since the 2012–13 season. Taylor with his two daughters. The coach,” Martinez said. “I think trust “(Martinez) was very personal, and decision to make him the next coach and respect is earned, it’s not auto- he emphasized in the meeting that has women’s basketball players and matically given.” he was going to be interested in our the athletic department excited for Photograph provided by TU Athletic Department Martinez understands he has a suc- spiritual lives, our athletic lives, our the years to come. Martinez joins the Taylor women’s cessful past, but he has to gain peo- relationships,” Cobb said. “He was basketball program after serving as an “Coach Martinez has a track record assistant coach at the University of Illinois. ple’s trust today. going to invest on the court and of of success on the court and a heart Junior Josie Cobb was one of the the court, and I think that’s really big knowing who their head coach is. for discipleship,” athletic director Kyle During that span, he had at least 20 four players who met with Martinez for us because when there’s chemis- Martinez hopes his work ethic will Gould said. “He checks every box that wins every year except one. He led his during his visit. Cobb said she knew try of the court with the team that be contagious, especially during we are looking for, and we couldn’t be teams to eight NAIA National Cham- within the f rst f ve minutes of the just translates over onto the court.” summer training and next sea- more excited to have him as our next pionship Tournaments and made f ve meeting that he would be a great ad- The Trojans can now continue son’s practices. women’s basketball coach.” Elite Eight appearances. dition to the program. their preparation for next season [email protected]

runs while striking out three bat- to our approach at the plate and con- down after an impressive eight-game ters. Sophomore Nathan Targgart tinuing to pitch well and have great winning streak. collected f ve of Taylor’s 19 hits in defense to back the pitchers up will The Trojans will start a series against Trojans sweep the series closer, ending with a dou- put us in a good position.” Huntington tonight under the lights. ble and f ve RBIs. Fellow sophomore According to Gould, the team now The nine-inning Game 1 is scheduled Wyatt Whitman went 3–5 on the day has a chance to play for a conference for 6 p.m. at Winterholter Field. with a homerun, a double and f ve championship as the season winds [email protected] Saint Francis RBIs as well. Adkins went 2–3 with Baseball shows runs and striking out seven batters. a , a steal and three runs dominance as they Junior Tanner Watson led the way at both scored and driven in. the plate with four of Taylor’s seven Kennedy homered as well and gain three wins over hits as well as three RBIs. Fellow ju- crossed the plate three times. Watson the weekend nior Jared Adkins collected a stolen doubled twice, scored three times and base and one run for the Trojans in had two RBIs, while Wiese went 2–4 Kayla Springer the 5–3 victory. with a double, two runs and two RBIs. Staf Writer Adkins said the team was encour- As the team continues in conference aged to see how they handled adver- play, their focus remains on them- The Taylor baseball team collected sity when they were down by a few selves rather than their opponents. three victories against Saint Fran- runs late in the game. “Our main focus needs to be con- cis this weekend to give the Trojans “Of ensively, we adopted the mind- trolling what we can control,” Crabb a sweep against the conference rival. set of ‘inf icting damage’ on the base- said. “We need to be focused on play-

According to head coach Kyle ball,” Adkins said. “This helped us stay ing our best baseball regardless of Photograph by Sean Quillen Gould, a total team ef ort fueled the aggressive in the box, yet swing at who is in the other dugout. Sticking Senior Luke Hunter recorded seven strikeouts in Taylor’s f rst game against Saint Francis. Trojans’ successful weekend. Good quality pitches.” pitching performances as well as sol- Taylor collected two more wins, 7–4 id trips to the plate led the Trojans to and 20–10, respectively, on Saturday. Athlete of the Week three wins, bringing them to just half Senior pitcher Jordan Crabb got a game behind f rst place in the Cross- the win in the f rst victory of the day, roads League Conference standings. allowing only two earned runs in his “Our of ense is explosive, and even f rst complete game of the season. Sam Wiese though we were playing to the wind Sophomores Austin Mettica and Josh all day, it was a matter of time before Lane each recorded two hits—which we would break out and score a lot of freshman Andrew Kennedy drove in Year Junior runs,” Gould said. for two runs—and junior Sam Wiese Game 3 proved to be the of ense’s scored twice. Hometown West Des Moines, Iowa highlight, tying a season-high 20 runs Senior Logan Rodgers snatched to secure the sweep. the win in the f nal game of the se- Senior Luke Hunter, whose record ries, improving to 7–1 on the season. Position Center fi eld is 4–2, got the win on the mound in Rodgers limited the Cougars to one Game 1, limiting Saint Francis to two hit in three innings and allowed no Favorite quote “I’d walk through hell in a gasoline-soaked suit just to play baseball.” — Pete Rose

Sam Wiese Funniest teammate Colin Eggleson How many wins has the baseball team Card #22 recorded in the last 11 games? Be the fi rst to collect the entire set and submit it to THE ECHO at A. 11 B. 10 C. 9 D. 8 the end of the year to win a complete set signed by the athletes! Favorite pump up song “Born this way” by Thousand Foot Krutch Check back next week for the answer! Last week’s answer: C. 2 Photograph by Sean Quillen