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“Having heard a pre-release song from the album, I can say with some certainty that we Volume 98 Number 2 are in for yet another paradigm shift, inducing nausea amongst we, the faithful riders of 3 Sept his musical roller-coaster.” – Luke Shuman, Arts & Entertainment 2010

Opinions FIND YOUR A LASTING LEGACY: TAYLOR SOULMATE Coburn Metcalf 1918 - 2010 Sports TROJANS oburn Metcalf, a beloved benefactor OVERPOWER of Taylor University, passed away last Wednesday, leaving those who knew ANDERSON him and his wife, Modelle, an oppor- tunity to express their appreciation AGAIN for the legacy the couple left behind. “What I knew of the Metcalfs was that they were a wonderful, gracious, joyful and godly IN BRIEF couple,” said Jim Garringer, director of Taylor media relations. “Their lives did not just consist of merely MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS possessions, but they served the Lord and had giving BECOMES MAJOR hearts. The love of Jesus radiated in them, and they exhibited that with a cheerful gift of generosity.” After experiencing unprec- Metcalf, who married his longtime love and high edented growth, as of this fall, media communications is school sweetheart in October 1942, was a successful its own department. Further engineer in Toledo, Ohio. The couple was active in their transformation began this past church and enjoyed spending time with others. They summer with major improve- ments in space and equipment. were blessed with three children, nine grandchildren

Thanks to the generosity of do- Photo by Jim Garringer and fi ve great-grandchildren. nors, the media lab now houses new iMac computers loaded with Adobe CS5 and other production software. The video Gene Rupp, retired vice president of university Because of her affection for the school and her that she would be the honoree. control room is being rebuilt advancement, described the entire Metcalf family love for the arts, Metcalf decided to surprise his “It was an extremely exciting time,” remarked with new cameras, AutoScript as a family that loved and cherished their friends wife again by generously donating $1.5 million Rupp. “She didn’t realize what was happening teleprompters and custom as well as their community. The couple, he said, toward a proposed building project, which eventu- when they announced the building in her honor.” broadcast furniture. All fi eld were two “very, very ordinary people” that chose ally became Taylor’s new visual arts center. The donation was added to the $700,000 that cameras have been replaced to live extraordinary lives. The announcement was made before Mother’s had already been raised for the project. Rupp con- as well, giving students the op- “After the funeral and the memorial service, Day in 1999, just fi ve days shy of her 80th birthday. tinued to work with other potential donors to raise portunity to work with some of the family and I spent the weekend together, The Metcalf family and several Taylor administra- the total amount for the building. the best equipment in the busi- and everyone had tears in their eyes when we tors gathered together for the occasion in order to At the time, the donation was the school’s “larg- ness. Because the control room departed,” recalled Rupp. “They meant so much surprise her with the news. est one-time gift from a living donor” and stood as a is still under construction, to their grandparents.” “I remember going to the dinner party 10 years “tribute to all mothers.” The naming of the Modelle chapel broadcasts on Taylor’s The couple shared an over- Metcalf Visual Arts Center was cable channel were suspended whelming passion for Taylor eventually presented to Taylor’s this week and are slated to University. Mrs. Metcalf, who “After the funeral and the memorial service, the family and board of directors and was met recommence next week. The passed away in 2008, attended I spent the weekend together, and everyone had tears in with unanimous approval. media communication depart- Taylor in the spring of 1941 but The 34,000-square-foot facil- ment is co-chaired by Kathy was unable to fi nish her degree their eyes when we departed.” ity was completed in February Bruner and Donna Downs. due to fi nancial reasons. In the 2003 and has since provided years to follow, however, several students a place to cultivate NO LABOR DAY CLASSES, members of the Metcalf family their studies of the arts. DESPITE ODYSSEY attended and graduated from Taylor, with Mrs. ago,” recalled Garringer. “It was down in the According to Garringer, the story behind the MISPRINT Metcalf’s endless encouragement. Braden room. They surprised her, and she was building is one to be remembered. But most Upon Mrs. Metcalf’s 50th anniversary of her deeply moved. It really spoke of her husband’s love importantly, the couple’s love for each other is an There has been confusion this graduating class, her husband presented her with for his bride of all those years.” example of “real sincere and devoted love.” week over whether or not an honorary diploma. According to her daughter, When she was led into the room, Metcalf pre- “They lived a good life, and the legacy they left classes will be held during JoAnne Powell, an assistant professor of social sented her with a picture of the building with her behind, not only with the visual arts center, but Labor Day weekend. A line work at Taylor University Fort Wayne at the time, name displayed, which brought her to tears. through scholarships and the thousands of lives in the Taylor Handbook & she was so touched by the gesture that she held According to Rupp, Mrs. Metcalf always knew they’ve touched, will be perpetuated for years to Odyssey for Sept. 6 states that the diploma against her chest and wept, exclaim- that she and her husband were going to donate come,” said Garringer. “Our loss is heaven’s gain.” there are no day classes, but ing, “This is all I ever wanted.” some money to the school, but she did not realize — Hillary May, News Editor that classes will resume at 5 p.m. The misprint, which should have been attributed to the Monday before, had some students and staff question- ing both the accuracy of the information and their Labor Day weekend plans. However, according to the registrar’s TAYLOR GETS offi ce, there are no classes at any time on Monday, leaving Taylor staff and students open to enjoy Labor Day activities. A FACELIFT

BY MANDOLYN HECOX News Editor

WEEKEND WEATHER hile freshmen on campus for the fi rst time may not be able to notice anything new, Today returning Taylor students have recently realized how 71° many areas on campus are

in a process of improvement. Photo by Andrew Ketchum 51° The Hodson Dining Commons underwent an New Dining Commons layout creates spacious feel. extensive facelift this summer in an attempt to Saturday create a more open and inviting layout. Old car- peting was removed on the top level of the DC, lighter and brighter. The DC will continue the I’ve noticed it mostly outside of Nussbaum, and I 68° and the fl oor was completely re-tiled, eliminating push for a more contemporary environment this don’t know how it got there, I just know I like it.” the trip point around the salad bars where carpet winter with new modern equipment. The goal is “The reason we landscaped both of the side- 48° met tile and students often stumbled. Additional to have all-new specialty serving equipment and walks as you walk up towards Nussbaum was electricity and plumbing were added, the wood stations in the salad bar by the time students to say, ‘We want you to walk through nature Sunday slating around the drink lines was replaced by return for J-term. as you’re there, not just pass by it,’” said Ron frosted glass and the paint scheme was updated After leaving the DC, those walking through Sutherland, vice president of business and 73° in an effort to lighten the atmosphere. campus are now treated to scenic walkways on fi nance. “A lot of thought was given to how you While students may grumble about the changed the south side of campus. can interact with it as you walk.” 55° layout and having to relocate wing seating, the “I was really surprised,” said junior Michelle DC fi ts the same amount of people and is now Hardwick. “I think the landscaping is beautiful. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 3 September 2010 NEWS 2

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The landscaping started in July, and the new streams were created in conjunction with the Greg Yvette Rattray Jack Galbraith and Mary Fran Euler Science Complex, which is CO-EDITOR IN CHIEF LIFE & TIMES EDITOR currently under construction and will utilize a geothermal system. Julia Berger Rachel Kiely CO-EDITOR IN CHIEF OPINIONS EDITOR “It’s very picturesque and tranquil,” said junior Sarina Glick. “I just wondered why they hadn’t Luke Shuman Andrew Morgan done something like that before, because it adds ART DIRECTOR SPORTS EDITOR so much to the whole area. It’s the perfect addition Andrew Ketchum Erin Pabody to the prayer chapel.” PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR COPY EDITOR While white pipes providing water currently Mandolyn Hecox Andrea Walker lace the ground around the landscaping, they are NEWS EDITOR COPY EDITOR not permanent fixtures and will be removed next Hillary May Hailey Fitzpatrick summer. NEWS EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER On the north side of campus, students will notice Laura Vela Brian Hansen construction as administration changes parking WORLD NEWS EDITOR DISTRIBUTION MANAGER and prepares for the new apartment complex next Alissa Goeglein Donna Downs to Swallow Robin, which has yet to be named. The LIFE & TIMES EDITOR FACULTY ADVISER complex will have three stories instead of two, and current plans indicate a completion date in March, making the buildings ready for off-campus students by fall 2011. While walking toward the new construction at The Echo aims to represent the views of diverse voices on Taylor University’s campus fairly and without bias the Kesler Student Activities Center (KSAC) and and to be a vehicle of accurate and pertinent informa- hearing whispers of a “pool,” it is understandable tion to the student body, faculty and staff. The Echo that many students were hoping to spend the also aims to be a forum that fosters healthy discussion warmer days of the upcoming spring semester about relevant issues, acting as a catalyst for change lounging around a Taylor swimming pool. But true on our campus. to what the Echo reported last year, and recon- firmed by the KSAC staff and the physical educa- Student journalists have published the Echo weekly tion department, the construction will finalize in since 1915, except for January term, exam week a two-lane lap pool. and school holidays. The Echo is a member of the Crews broke ground for the new addition to the Associated Collegiate Press and the Indiana Collegiate Press Association. KSAC only a few weeks ago, and the building will include classroom space, an exercise science lab The Echo is printed by HNE Printers in Greenfield, Ind. room and a lap pool. While no specific policies The Echo offices are in the Rupp Communication for the pool have been set, a meeting later this Arts Building. month will determine them, in a collaborative effort between the KSAC and the exercise science Please address all letters, questions or comments to: department. If all construction deadlines are met, THE ECHO Feb. 1 is the target date for the addition to be 236 W. READE AVE. opened. UPLAND, IN 46989-1001 (765) 998-5359 While initial plans allow for use by students and [email protected] © TAYLOR UNIVERSITY 2010 community members, the primary purpose of the lap pool is for PHP students and athletics through training and rehabilitation. “It’s our objective to make sure that the KSAC Andrew Ketchum services the constituents of our community,” said Gary Ross, director of the KSAC. “Obviously that Photo by includes students, faculty, staff and community J. Burkett of Greenfield poses with a shovel inside the Euler pit. members, as they fit into that equation.”

Vandalism FRIDAY Chapel - Faculty Rediger Auditorium hits close 10 a.m. to home

BY CORRIE DYKE SATURDAY Contributor Community Plunge - Part 2 Recent theft and vandalism outbreaks in Upland and the surrounding Grant County area have caused students to exercise greater caution when leaving their residences. On Aug. 19, students received an e-mail from SUNDAY campus chief of police Jeff Wallace about crime sprees in the community. His message urged No Vespers students to deter these crimes by locking their doors at all times. “I definitely gave Chief Wallace’s e-mail some attention,” said Christen Gall, sophomore and Upland resident. “It’s a good reminder to lock MONDAY your doors even in a small town like Upland.” According to rWallace, theft is on the rise, Labor Day Holiday which he says is certainly not a surprise due to the times we live in. The 11 break-ins reported No classes - offices closed in Upland, however, seemed to hit a little too close to home. Wallace said that recent thefts have primar- ily been crimes of opportunity, as entry was gained into homes through unlocked doors. TUESDAY Personal items such as wallets, purses and other unsecured articles were stolen. Last day for intramural registration While vandalism continues to spread in Upland and the surrounding area, the Upland Mandatory Airband leaders’ meeting Police Department, the Grant County Sheriff’s Stuart Room Department and other local authorities are 8 p.m. investigating the issue with the hope of pre- venting future crime. Israel Study Trip informational meeting Now that students have returned and Reade 128 Upland is once again buzzing with activity, 8:45 p.m. Wallace wants to make the students’ home away from home as safe as possible. As the school year begins, his message remains the same: “You especially need to be diligent in the beginning while everything is WEDNESDAY still chaotic.” Wallace advised students to become more Chapel aware of their surroundings, especially those Rediger Auditorium who live off campus, where most of the break- 10 a.m. ins have occurred. He also advised students to make sure their Middle East Collegiate Association meeting vehicles are locked at all times. Vandalism and Stuart Room theft are more prevalent in non-lighted areas, 9 p.m. he said, so staying in well-lit areas at night is another way to remain safe. 3 September 2010 World 3

“Obviously the actions and policies of the current government of Iran have an effect in the region and in the wider world, and they influence what is occurring here,”

-Former Sen. George Mitchell, President

Associated Free Press Associated Free Obama’s special envoy Chilean President holds up a message from the miners, reading “We are fine in the refuge, the 33 of us.” to the Middle East discusses current peace Chilean miners’ underground talks. captivity unifies nation by Christen Gall eating canned fish. Health workers lowered down water and re- submarine experts have been called to establish what the isolation Staff Writer hydration salts before sending down solid food. could do to the miners. A few of the miners seem depressed, accord- According to CNN, the miners have also received other items ing to health officials, but the majority of miners in the group have hirty-three miners have been trapped 800 meters under the for their convenience such as packs of turned to survival mode. earth’s surface in northern Chile for 29 days. cards, hummus and a selection of mov- One man, Luis Alberto Urzua, who As days pass, searchers continue to dig tirelessly for these ies. The miners’ requests for alcohol and coaches soccer in his spare time, took T men, the oldest of whom is 62. cigarettes have been denied by doctors charge of rations while the group waited The gold and copper San Jose mine collapsed Aug. 6, causing because their bodies are still weak from to be found. Another miner used his chunks of fallen rocks to block the main entrance. At first, searchers lack of food. But can they last that long? Physically, paramedic training to inform doctors thought the group was lost, but Chilean engineers discovered them The miners also have access to res- it may not be a problem, but experts of the group’s condition. According to 17 days later, when the workers used a drill to send a letter telling cue workers and their families through the New York Times, Lobos Franklin, a of their well-being to ground level. a camera and microphone that were wonder if the length of time underground former Chilean soccer player, who rep- The government has supplied the group with food and water. A lowered down. The group may have may cause psychological damage. resented Chile during the qualifying video was recently released showing the miners wearing fresh red to become accustomed to this kind of matches of the 1984 Olympics in Los T-shirts and holding up a Chilean flag in celebration. President communication because it is reported Angeles, is one of the trapped miners. Sebastian Pinera declared new improvements to increase the safety that the miners may have to remain Almost 300 family members have cre- of copper mines and fired several top mining officials to prove his underground for another three to four ated a makeshift camp around the mine, point. months. called Camp Hope, where they wait for The miners are trapped in an apartment-sized hole in the ground. But can they last that long? Physically, it may not be a problem, the miners to emerge. Mining Minster Laurence Golborne worked to Supplies were sent to them through long tubes inserted in three but experts wonder if the length of time underground may cause coordinate the families, rescue and health workers and journalists four-inch holes. During the 17-day search, the men survived by psychological damage. According to CNN, NASA and Chilean Navy in the area.

Kenyan nation receives a more balanced government by liz goldsmith homes. or health of the mother is at stake. On This Day Staff Writer That’s when Kenya’s leaders finally decided some- “The proposed constitution is about as hard on in History thing had to change, and soon. abortion as you can get,” said constitutional scholar ens of thousands of Kenyans gathered in Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the two Yash Pal Ghai. 1783 - The Revolutionary War between Uhuru Park in Nairobi, Kenya, last Friday. opposing candidates in the 2007 election, signed a Despite the optimistic response to the constitu- the U.S. and Great Britain ended with They waved flags and cheered as President power-sharing deal in February 2008 and committed tion, the transformation will not be instantaneous. the Treaty of Paris. T Mwai Kibaki signed into law their new consti- to a reform package that included this constitution. According to the Wall Street Journal, it is expected tution, which introduces major checks and balances The constitution creates a senate, a Judicial Ser- to take up to five years to implement its reforms. 1943 - Italy was invaded by the Allied into the power structure. vice Commission and a Bill of Rights; reduces pres- The one notable dark spot in Friday’s celebrations forces during World War II. “I feel honored to be your president at this moment idential powers; and creates a land commission to was the presence of Sudanese President Omar al- because this is the most important day in the history resolve disputes. It also requires parliament to pass Bashir at the signing ceremony. Mr. al-Bashir is 1954 - “The Lone Ranger” was heard of our nation since independence,” said Kibaki. 49 new laws. wanted by the International Criminal Court (of on radio for the final time after 2,956 Kenya’s political leaders are calling it “the birth No longer can the president appoint whomever he which Kenya is a member) for genocide and war episodes over a period of 21 years. of the second republic,” according to the British wants without parliamentary supervision. No longer crimes in Darfur. Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). is the line of separation between the government In a move that drew criticism from human rights 1989 - The U.S. began shipping mili- U.S. President Barack Obama said it was “a posi- and the judiciary blurred. No longer is there a lack groups, Kenya welcomed al-Bashir as an honored tary aircraft and weapons, worth $65 tive example for all of Africa and the world.” of accountability. guest instead of arresting him or barring him from million, to Columbia in its fight against On Aug. 4, a two-thirds majority vote approved “It’s a new experiment in which we are trying to the event. drug lords. the constitution in a national referendum. create a nation that runs on the competition of ideas “Whether Kenya allows a suspected war criminal Kenya gained its independence from Britain in and individuals rather than forcing people to into Kenya is a test of the government’s commitment 1994 - Russia and China announced 1963, but since then, according to the New York coalesce around ethnicities in order to defend their to a new chapter in ensuring justice for atrocities,” that they would no longer be targeting Times, the country has fallen victim to a “winner- interests,” said political analyst Kwamchetsi Mok- said Elise Keppler, senior counsel in the Interna- nuclear missiles or using force against take-all political system” full of corruption. hoke, as quoted in a BBC article. tional Justice Program at Human Rights Watch. each other. This corruption at the top intensified ethnic ten- The constitution’s abortion provision, however, Still, it was a good day for most Kenyans. on-this-day.com sions among Kenya’s more than 40 tribes, especially sparked a controversy involving American groups “We are happy to be Kenyans,” said street vendor during elections. on both sides of the issue, according to the New York Patrick Gichuki, “and we are happy that Kenya has After the disputed presidential election in Decem- Times. “The life of a person begins at conception,” a new constitution.” ber 2007, more than 1,000 people were killed in the said a late draft of the constitution. However, it ensuing ethnic violence, and 300,000 fled their allows exceptions to Kenya’s abortion ban if the life

Dynastic rule extention is also serving as an unofficial aide opened fire on the crowd and at North Korea- Kim Jong-il, the current to psychologists above ground to least six people were killed. The North Korean leader, is attempting assist the trapped men. country’s president Armando Guebu- to orchestrate something new. In an za told the press that four had died effort to pass on the ruling power to Ground Zero mosque is protested and 167 had been arrested. Violence his son, Kim will have to convene a New York- According to a poll continued through the night. rare session of congress. Kim’s son taken in New York City, two-thirds of would be the third generation of residents want the planned Muslim Massacre victim revealed family leaders, something that the community center and mosque to be Honduras- Recent migrant massa- dynastic rule has not yet done in the built in a location other than ground cres in Mexico have caused fear in history of Communism. zero. the lives of citizens. There were two survivors of the massacre. One sur- More oceanic oil troubles Unidentified victims in NATO strike vivor was known to the public. The Gulf of Mexico- An oil platform in Afghanistan- A NATO airstrike other was in protective custody until the Gulf of Mexico exploded early Thursday which left 12 dead and the president of Ecuador acciden- yesterday. The cause is unknown, three injured has caused conflicting tally revealed the second name. but investigations are still underway. accounts of the victims’ identities. There is reportedly no sign of oil in The attacks either struck a group War on crime continues the water, but authorities will con- connected with an Uzbek terror- Mexico- Mexican President Felipe tinue to check for oil leaks. ist network or a team of election Calderon has been working to wipe campaign workers. Parliamentary out the raging organized crime and Chilean miner update candidate Abdul Wahid Khurasani drug rings in the country. In his Chile- The Chilean miners are still was reportedly injured. state-of-the-nation report Wednes- underground, but not without day, the president listed the drug hope. Mario Gómez, the oldest of Protest turns deadly lords that had been arrested or killed the trapped Chilean miners, has Mozambique- Citizens protested during the last four years of fighting organized an underground chapel food prices Wednesday in Maputo, the issue. for the other 32 trapped miners. He the capital of Mozambique. Police 3 September 2010 life & times 5

Innovative dorm setups to copy WITH A THREE-DAY WEEKEND AHEAD, MANY STUDENTS ARE GEARING UP FOR BREACHING the REARRANGING THE UNSATISFACTORY DORM ROOM SETUPS THAT RESULTED BUBBLE FROM A RUSHED AND SWEATY MOVE-IN DAY. BELOW ARE FIVE ARRANGEMENT IDEAS FROM THE MINDS OF CONTENT RESIDENCE HALL DWELLERS, COMPLETE WITH MAKESHIFT BLUEPRINTS, TO HELP GET THOSE CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING.

Story: Alissa Goeglein | Photographs: Andrew Ketchum | Drawings: Alissa Goeglein

RAPPER T.I. ARRESTED... AGAIN

With just fi ve months of freedom THE COLISEUM from his last arrest for weapon charges, the Georgia native DORM: WENGATZ and his wife were arrested in ROOM: 227 OCCUPANTS: Hollywood Wednesday night for PAUL DEVRIES/ suspected drug possession. 1 KRIS SCHONEWILL When the sophomore pair’s third roommate trans- ferred at the last minute, Paul Devries and Kris Schonewill were left with three people’s worth of furniture. So they got creative, inventing an arrangement of tiered beds stair-stepping down- ward to a fl at screen TV. “We wanted a good movie and video game setup, and this way you can watch and be laying down,” said Schonewill. “We wanted max seating,” added Devries. With the stadium-style setup, there is no doubt the room will be a popular hangout spot for the wing.

GOOGLE SAID TO HAVE THE LOVE NEST UNKNOWINGLY PER- DORM: OLSON PETUATED “GROUND ROOM: 249 ZERO MASQUE” OCCUPANTS: CONTROVERSY BETHANY FISHER/ 2 KRISTEN OLSON Researches have been search- This setup is for the extra-close, adventurous ing for a culprit to blame for roommates—not the faint of heart. The beds propagating the rise of the are double-lofted horizontally with the desks Cordoba House’s arguably underneath, so both studying and sleeping are misleading nickname “ground side-by-side experiences. “We’ve had a lot of zero masque.” Many blame Fox good talks up here,” freshman Kristin Olson said News, but Poynter ethicist Kelly as she looked down from her lofted bed. McBride has identifi ed Google as She and her roommate, Bethany Fisher, chose another possible contributor. To this arrangement on move-in day. Some may fi nd any news on the hot issue, view this as a risky undertaking for two strangers, web surfers have to type “ground but Olson said so far, it’s been good. zero masque” into the search bar, further –though unintentionally— coining the title.

THE FAMILY ROOM

DORM: SAMUEL MORRIS ROOM: 157 OCCUPANTS: GARRET DEAL/ 3 JON BIERE/ JAMES DICKINSON

Between three-way Skype planning sessions, a 3-D model and handcrafted supplementary loft supports, Foundation 157’s arrangement is far from happenstance. Through careful planning, juniors Jon Biere, Garret Deal and James Dickinson converted the fl oor’s once lounge into a top-notch “living room”-style dorm room. In fact, one would fi nd it moreso resembling a small apartment. The trio found a free online program, Sweet Home 3D, which allowed them to virtually arrange their room during the summer so that, come move-in day, they were prepared.

THE CENTRE THEATRE

IN WISCONSIN, FAMILY DORM: GERIG VACATION PHOTO ROOM: FOSO CATCHES THIEF OCCUPANTS: RYAN MANN/ 4 SEAN KNUTSON While vacationing in Madison, Wis. last month for a wedding, Some may call it cluttered, but sopho- the Meyers family posed for a more Ryan Mann and senior Sean Knut- picture in front of the Wisconsin son’s room setup is just what they were State Capitol building. Mean- going for. A slightly “L”-shaped couch while, a man was robbing their runs through the center of the arrange- bags. The digital snapshot ment, fl anked by the wall on one side revealed the thief -- caught in the and the TV on the other. The bunked beds act. All belongings were quickly are tucked in the back corner, providing recovered and the police took additional seating for the fl oor movie the not-so-sneaky robber into nights Mann says are inevitable. custody. Side note: there is no clear space for studying in this setup, so imitators shouldn’t plan on it.

THE PLAY PEN

DORM: OLSON ROOM: 214 OCCUPANTS: MEGAN CODY/ 5 LAURIE BUER “It makes the room look bigger,” said senior Megan Cody of the setup she and her roommate, junior Laurie Buer, chose. Grounded, pushed-together beds are moved to the corner of the room, taking up a good major- ity of the fl oor space. This way, the bed area also becomes a couch of sorts and the designated SEPTEMBER IS hangout area. When asked how it was to sleep NATIONAL HONEY every night in such close quarters, Cody noted, MONTH “Well, there’s a little division between us.” Celebrate the sweetness “No arguments or anything,” interrupeted Buer, this month. “just a physical division.” 3 September 2010 life & times 5

Blockbuster’s rumored bankruptcy indicates fall of hard media Public preference shifts from DVD rentals to newer forms of movie-watching

By brent clouse Contributor

Peeling paint on the side of a Los debt, estimated at nearly $1 billion, and outside McDonald’s seem doomed to fail Angeles building reveals red brick avoid leases on many of their U.S. store So what’s going to happen? Will peo- under lettering that still faintly reads locations. This might be the franchise’s ple eventually download all media that “Hollywood Video.” only option to survive into the next fis- they watch? For years, this major video rental cal year. This raises concerns for studios and company stood as the largest direct But the changing times have given their distributors, many of which will competitor to Blockbuster Video, but movie watchers a successor: the ever- result in trial and error in the years to Hollywood Video is no more. The sub- popular and come. Eliminat- sidiary of Movie Gallery Inc. declared wallet-friendly ing DVD sales bankruptcy in February and has since Netflix. Once con- would shut down What goes shut down, leaving Blockbuster as the sidered a novelty entire branches last video rental company to make the in film distribu- The days of return- of production, transition to an even newer digital tion, Netflix is freeing up costs, age. beginning to gen- ing movies to your but also making well with Perhaps this is not a surprise to any- erate the audi- many industry one. The days of returning movies to ence and cash neighborhood rental jobs obsolete. your neighborhood rental store have flow that turns There is also Ramen, nearly passed, encouraging watchers heads among Hol- store have nearly the problem to download purely digitized media lywood execs. Its of download instead. In fact, it has become so inef- virtually limitless passed, encouraging regulation. Five ficient for distributors to spend their library of movies years ago it took you ask? resources on media and packaging that and television a bit of computer buyers can often find offers for “free shows can even be watchers to down- wizardry to This semester, spice up the digital copies” printed across DVD and streamed online, download mov- college classic Blu-ray boxes at local retailers. The making the DVD load purely digitized ies illegally, but fact is, hard drive space beats physical mailing example now practically By jack galbraith space—by a mile. they coined back media instead. anyone can do it, Co-Life and Times Editor So what does this mean? Are the days in 1999 seem old- as long as their of DVD players numbered? fashioned. In fact, morals don’t 1. Egg (cook scrambled, then dump in Ramen In late August, rumors began circulat- Sony’s PlaySta- get in the way. and saute together) ing among news media that Blockbuster tion 3, Microsoft’s Distributors are 2. Peanut Butter (just TRY it, THEN come and would file bankruptcy come mid-Sep- Xbox 360 and aware of evolving complain to me) tember. Given the growing competi- Nintendo’s Wii have all begun offering trends and are looking at all possible 3. Vegetables (onion, bell peppers, broccoli, etc.) tion from contemporary alternatives, downloadable Netflix services to cus- ways to adapt to and overcome digital 4. Sweet & Sour sauce bankruptcy for Blockbuster has indeed tomers. Unless people are using Netflix, piracy. One solution is to simply offer 5. Chicken (stuff a chicken breast into your been foreshadowed. Unless $42 million they’re probably paying a pretty penny free content, which is something Netf- pocket from the DC, then cut up over Oriental is paid to bondholders, these might be to re-watch all six seasons of “Lost.” lix has already warmed up to with free Ramen) the final days of the iconic blue and yel- RedBox’s dollar-a-day rental policy is online streaming on certain titles. 6. Cheese (mix in your favorites) low ticket stub. Once under Chapter 11 another tempting alternative, but com- So far, distributors don’t seem to mind 7. Cashews bankruptcy, Blockbuster will be given pared to Netflix’s monthly flat rate and the idea of “free” as long as their movies 8. Parsley time to potentially reorganize their massive selection, even rental kiosks and television shows are being watched.

Upcoming events, Indiana flavor By ECHO STAFF

James Dean Festival Cumberland Covered Betsy Smith Memorial The James Dean festival is located in Fairmount, Ind., an Bridge Festival 5K Run/Walk event that draws people from all over the country to cele- brate the legendary hero that is James Dean. The festival The 40th Annual Cumberland Bridge Festival is fast Betsy Smith served the Marion community through is a three day event from Friday, Sept. 23 and lasts until approaching, and it promises to be both entertaining and mission work. Daughter of Dr. Dan and Jeanie Smith, she Sunday, Sept. 26 at the Fairmount Historical Museum. light on the wallet. The celebration of the historic 1877 dedicated her life to serving the Lord in many ways. She But you may ask, what’s to do at such a festival? I’ve seen Cumberland Covered Bridge is located northeast of Mat- was involved heavily in serving others in her inner city his movies, but how else can I celebrate his rebel attitude, thews, Ind., on the edge of the Mississinewa River. The mission work around Marion. essence of cool and casual style? Well, here are some cool festival begins Sept. 10 and continues until Sept. 12. For On Wednesday, April 26, 2006, she entered into the pres- ideas and events to get your James Dean-infused festival the meager price of $2 , one can find a menagerie of local ence of Jesus in the tragic accident that devastated the weekend going. enjoyment and friendly festivities. Taylor community. To further Betsy’s passion in her absence, organiza- Main Attractions: Main Attractions: tions have partnered together to create the Betsy Smith -Annual Museum Days -Craft and Flea Market Memorial 5K Run/Walk, an event that is going on its fifth -Annual James Dean Run -Large Variety of Local Foods year. For those that are willing or able to drive, the event -Live Stage Entertainment (including classic rock and is held at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Ill., and the Other Attractions: country) proceeds will go to charity. -Live music -Free showings of Dean’s movies Other Attractions: -James Dean look-a-like contest -Pony and Horse Rides -Car judging -Free Frosted Malt Giveaway -Flame throwing contests -Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides -Antique Cars -Modified Garden Tractor Pull

a comic By Jack GalBraith 3 September 2010 Arts & Entertainment 6

Summer Hits and (Mostly) Misses movies reviewed by justin chisham

Toy Story 3 Inception The Kids Are Scott Pilgrim Vs. Heartfelt and This complicated tale All Right The World beautifully con- would be convoluted if not A warm, sentimental Perhaps only marketable to structed, Toy Story 3 for tight pacing, well- film that showcases video game aficionados, Scott is another kid flick orchestrated visuals and a some of the best acting Pilgrim can still be enjoyed as from Pixar that brings nearly perfect script. One of the entire year. visual stimulation. While the out the kid in all of us. of the best original ideas Watch for this gem presentation soars, the plot in ages. during awards season. stumbles over tired tropes.

The Expendables The Last Airbender The Other Guys Twilight: Eclipse No pretense, no If you fell into a ravine, If Will Ferrel pos- The best of the Twilight bunch, subtlety, no depth. you would find The Last sesses a place in your Eclipse injects moments of Perfect action flick for Airbender. Stumble heart, you will enjoy action into a series that is fans of the tired further, fall down a his latest romp. In my known for emotional inertia. genre. chasm, and you will find opinion, Will Ferrel That said, it does not recover M. Night Shyamalan’s has long overstayed from the stench of previous respectability. his welcome. installments.

Emmys 2010: a step in the right direction

he Emmys are not known for highlight of the night. It may “The Big Bang Theory.” While his char- surprises and upset victories. Justin have only won four out of its acter is both likable and memorable, the Instead, they are notorious for Chisham 19 nominations, but the cheery show itself has been relatively ignored by terrible judgment and upsetting a&E Editor atmosphere was largely attrib- the Academy. The likes of Tony Shaloub oversights. uted to a fantastic opening musi- and Alec Baldwin may give more com- The biggest surprise they can muster is cal number. Comedy vets Tina Fey and plete performances, but Jim Parsons lazily rolling to the other side of the bed. Jane Lynch earned some genuine laughs, deserved his honorable nod. On Sunday, the 2010 Emmy Awards but a cameo from Kate Gosselin (of all However, an unpleasant upset was the gingerly fluffed their pillows and people) provided the biggest surprise award for Outstanding Variety, Music or stretched their legs. of the night. Namely, that a reality star Comedy Series. Jon Stewart took home For the Emmys, this simplistic action is understands her bargain-bin placement the award for the eighth year in a row, an overwhelming victory. in celebrity culture. beating out jilted Late Show host Conan Jimmy Fallon, betraying his normal The awards themselves are typically O’Brien. Many predictions leaned toward shtick, was consistently enjoyable. He the low, and this year was no different. O’Brien, mainly for the great deal of appeared freer than his standard routine, “Mad Men” won, again. “Modern Family” affection lavished on him after his abrupt yet still retained his awkward brand of won, as deservedly predicted. Edie Falco termination as Late Night host. Alas, it pseudo-humor. While Fallon tends to for “Nurse Jackie,” Jane Lynch for “Glee,” was not to be. flounder on his nightly show, he is adept John Lithgow for “Dexter”… nearly all Overall, the program was a light suc- at integrating many different forms of were obvious from the nomination stage. cess for modest reasons. When you sit television pop culture into one cohesive A few pleasant surprises did pop up down and expect tragedy, it is uplifting to smorgasbord. This type of show is his best throughout the night. Jim Parsons took receive a program brimming the top-most playground. home the Emmy for Best Lead in a edge of mediocrity. Fox’s megahit “Glee” proved to be a Comedy Series for his role on

review All Delighted People EP by Sufjan Stevens

n Aug. 9, music’s most The Tanager” to the best moment of tion. It will land (literally descend mysterious man made the EP, when Sufjan fiercely grinds to earth) Oct. 12, but if you’re just a messianic return. out his disillusion in the climax of that crazy you can pre-order it and After some serious “All Delighted People,” singing, “I have it digitally shmigitally Sept. withdrawal, Sufjan tried my best, I tried in vain, Oh! 28. Having heard a pre-release Stevens stunned us But the world is a mess!” song from the album, I can say all with the announcement of an The odd instrumentation with some certainty that we are imminent North American tour. throughout is classic Stevens— in for yet another paradigm shift, After scrolling through dates and brass, female choir, piano and inducing nausea amongst we, the venues, his followers, like loyal mind-blowing orchestration—but faithful riders of his musical roller- minutemen, stood at the ready for fresh sounds abound in the form of coaster. The album is said to show the moment when they could click arpeggiated synth noises, electronic “an extensive use of electronics” and themselves into a now-elite club of beats and experimental electric a lot less banjo. And sure enough, ticket-holders (translation: yes he’s guitar (see: “Djohariah,” a the latest single, “I Walked” coming to Indy in November, and song so massive that if is very electro-inspired. sorry—you’re probably too late). his sister [after whom the reviewed by: His choppy beats and huge Eleven days following the song is named] doesn’t Luke Shuman reverb are about enough for me to stop giving this announcement, Sufjan’s fans cry her eyes out, she must art director approached nirvana with the have mental problems, nutso the time of day. And arrival of a brand-spanking new man! It’s 17 minutes long!). these artworks? Who does eight-song EP. “All Delighted Peo- In addition to nepotistic overtones, he think he is? Well, quite frankly, ple” sounds about as unsurprisingly “Ol’ Suf’” made sure to include all he’s Sufjan Stevens, renowned surprising as the announcement kinds of cryptic lyrical conundrums musical genius—and all us itself. Sufjan’s voice finds a stron- for us to solve. To be sure, these are delighted people will continue to ger and more demanding range of no “Chicago”s or “John Wayne Gacy, raise our hands (because they expression these days, from a shrill, Jr.”s. The only familiar ground was say the ride is more fun that delicate falsetto in “The Owl And a set of recycled phrases from Paul way). Just brace for the loop Simon’s “The Sounds of Silence.” ahead—it’s gonna get crazy! His poetic tools were used exces- sively in these verse constructions, and straight-forward Americana romanticizing is no longer on the agenda. This is the new, more arty Sufjan, for better or (no… couldn’t be…) worse. On Aug. 26, Sufjan unveiled his next album, “The Age of Adz” (pronounced “Oddz”—learn it now so you don’t embarrass yourself). Yes, the ‘Jan Clan are now very, very close to complete mind libera- 3 September, 2010 opinions 7

The Joys of Spouse Scouting

by Kirstin Cornfield, Meggie Calderhead, and Haley Whiteside

It starts when you click the “join that flutter again. you’re busy devising an exit strategy that fill the Taylor promise and the blessing. group” button on your graduating As some of the upperclassmen arrive, will place you next to your soulmate on the It dates back to when Grace Olson and class’ Facebook page. Messages begin you pay no attention during introductions romantic walk from the chapel to Sunday John C. Wengatz were in O-group together, because the man of your dreams could be brunch. While all-campus communion is establishing a life-long bond throughout the to fly, Photobooth profile pictures are do-si-doing excruciatingly duration of their team building activities. carefully chosen for crucial first with some hot, it serves The two dorms naturally have a side-by- impressions and witty comments are other girl in two purposes: side companionship, before the first stones posted on walls. Deep, genuine friend- your square of focusing on God were even set. eight. Sunday As Randy emphasizes the importance before kicking Aside from nervous butterflies and starry- ships begin to form. morning, the off the new eyed glances, let’s look at this logically. By During the first wing meetings, talk of a brother wing of finding a home church, you’re busy school year, the numbers, there are roughly 900 possible brother wing creates a flutter in the hearts picks you up devising an exit strategy that will and scouring choices of the opposite sex. Of these 900, a of many. The “awk-walk” quickly becomes a for church on the bleachers high percentage fall between the ripe ages premature mating call for those involved. campus. Your place you next to your soulmate on for that special of 18 to 22. An equally large percentage As the conversation moves from boogers to PA pairs you the romantic walk from the chapel to someone. share a common Christian belief, a quality personal testimonies, endorphins begin to up with a boy Of course, if many students put at the top of their list flow and the realization that you WILL find whose name Sunday brunch. all goes accord- of desired traits in a mate. Add in the wild your mate at Taylor sets in. Spouse scouting she heard you ing to your chemistry of a cornfield quarantine and you season has begun. mention after four-year plan, have a foolproof love potion. At the hoe-down you quickly ditch your the awk-walk. you’ll be walk- Our hope for you is to capitalize on those O-group for that cute boy that’s been eyeing She really does ing the loop magical Facebook wall posts from the sum- you from across the aisle. While promenad- listen. by sophomore mer, the sparks that flew while dancing ing your partner back home, his hands start A wave of relief comes over you as you year and receiving a diamond before you in square-shaped unison and the instant sweating profusely. It could simply be the realize your skirt matches his tie – destiny. receive your diploma. Although some may attraction formed during the awk-walk. You heat radiating off the blacktop, or perhaps Who cares if it’s floral? As Randy emphasizes see spouse scouting as a petty endeavor, have four years to secure your fate. Now do because his hand is holding yours. There’s the importance of finding a home church, for others it is a courageous quest to ful- your part and keep the tradition alive!

Practical Making by by Improvements Brittany a Taylor rachel on Campus Unruh Bucket List kiely

We’re kickin’ it Taylor style. Consider this your guide to making an awesome four-year goal list to hang on your dorm room door.

Although the Sammy bridge hasn’t suspended by chains. It was confusing Your list should drip with keep caffeine nearby. changed much from last year, the rest and aesthetically displeasing. It was Taylor culture. Try to catch a sight Write it down. The ultimate sat- of campus saw some great practical most definitely a work of art, but much of President Habecker on his Segway isfaction is taking a pen and slashing improvements. better suited to display in the gallery while drinking a Polar Pop and wait- through a completed goal with ven- Those living in Sammy and Swallow rather than the lawn by the Sammy ing in line for Airband. Taylor has a geance. Those treating their Odysseys no longer have to tolerate extremely statues. knack for tradition, and your bucket list as minute-by-minute planners will muddy feet and a chronically unat- The most evident change on campus should reflect our bloodline of obscure have no problem with this one. Writing tractive lawn to walk on every day. is the gaping pit next to Nussbaum. rituals. it down makes it seem real; it’s like a Olson dwellers will soon have a river to The university has finally broken Set attainable goals. My insides contract binding you to a sweet college add to their list of attractions. English ground on its brand new state-of-the- grit when I hear goals of baby-faced experience. Hang it somewhere in sight, girls are enjoying the art science center. boys trying to grow a beard for no-shave and it will doll up any drab dorm room. newly renovated bath- Although the construc- The building project November. I hate to burst your over- Lameness is unacceptable. In rooms, which resemble demonstrates Tay- zealous bubble, but it’s just not going the words of my dear brother, “What luxury hotels. Second tion site is an ugly lor’s commitment to to happen without makes a better North even increased introduction when provide students with sewing a carpet on story?” Holing up in their shower facili- the greatest technolo- your face. your room to beat ties from three that driving into campus, gies and opportuni- Set measurable A good measurable goal Halo is not exactly worked to five, and in a few years, this ties. Although the goals. If your is to walk through every story-worthy. Do its residents will now practical improvement disc-playing boys of roommate can down floor of every dorm, buy something epic. enjoy more efficient Sammy may be a bit a chicken wrap in three hot dogs from the Go on consecutive morning routines sans will make up for the upset, the alumni, 30 seconds, you can dates with a Mat- lengthy shower lines. family and friends eat one in 29 sec- Ball State hot dog man thew, Mark, Luke These changes may temporary giant pit. of Taylor University onds. Some might after 3 a.m. or earn a and John -- ask if it not seem significant, have shown their brilliantly write Taylor intramural shirt. can fulfill your Bib but aesthetically and enthusiasm by rais- “my goal is to get Lit II credit. Earn a practically, students ing a huge amount of good grades.” Well, scar from Taylathon. have seen and felt improvements. money to fund this project. Although Mr. Ambiguity, give Good story: visit the Taylor also continues to turn a the construction site is an ugly intro- yourself some let- moon room in Swal- deeper shade of green. The addition of duction when driving into campus, in a ter grades to go with that stellar goal. low. Better story: visit the moon room new hand dryers and the removal of few years, this practical improvement Measurable goals have numbers or the in Swallow on the night of a full moon paper towel dispensers saves 20,000 will make up for the temporary giant ability to be crossed out. For example, (girls only, sorry) and bring the resi- gallons of water, 17 trees and three pit. a good measurable goal is to walk dents a moon pie. cubic yards of landfill space with every One can only hope the next to through every floor of every dorm, buy ton of paper towels used, a fact adver- change will be “stinky Reade,” as one three hot dogs from the Ball State hot With these guidelines in mind, grab tised directly on the hand dryers. faculty member likes to call it, and air- dog man after 3 a.m., or earn a Taylor a piece of notebook paper and let your Another pleasing change to most conditioning for every dorm. There will intramural shirt. These things can be creativity flow. Here’s a few ideas to was the removal of the well-inten- always be changes to make, and the written down and crossed out. get you started: do a keg stand (fresh- tioned eyesore that was located next practical additions to campus this year Don’t just say it, do it! If your men: we’re talking root beer) on Cinco to the Sammy statues. For those of you are clearly here to benefit the students. goal is to attend the Oktoberfest pick- de Mayo, be on a first-name basis with unfamiliar with the piece, it had yel- a-date, you’d better be sidling up to Skip Trudeau (and not because of dis- low, blue and brown walls with a walk- one of those third west guys and bat- ciplinary reasons), and submit an opin- in passageway. Outside, a television ting your long pretty lashes. If you ion to the Echo (shameless plug). Make was perched on a rusting oil drum and want to pull an all-nighter in the geek your bucket list, you’ve got four years. room, let that homework pile up and I bid you well.

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Trojan sports IN BRIEF

Volleyball (4-0) Football (1-0) results Schedule results Schedule 08/27 09/03 09/02 09/1 at North- vs. Shaw- at Anderson vs William western vs. nee State W, 42-20 Penn Morningside 3 p.m. 1 p.m. W, 3-1 09/03 09/18 08/28 vs. Indiana at Butler at North- Te c h 1 p.m. western vs. 7 p.m. Doane 09/04 W Soccer (2-0) W, 3-1 vs. Walsh 04/06 results Schedule 12 p.m. at North- 08/25 09/04 09/04 wester vs. vs. Calumet at Trinity Bellevue vs. Aquinas W, 10-0 International 1 p.m. W, 3-0 2 p.m. 08/28 4/10 at Asbury vs. Cedar- W, 3-1 Men’s Soccer (1-2) ville 4 p.m. results Schedule 08/27 09/04 at Judson vs. vs. Malone Men’s Tennis (1-1, 0-1) Jusdon 4 p.m. results Schedule L, 3-0 4/10 08/28 09/03 08/28 at George- at town vs. vs. North- at Judson vs. western Ohio Cedarville Houghton Mountain 4 p.m. State W, 5-4 L, 2-0 09/04 4 p.m. 08/31 09/01 at Ohio 09/10 at Huntington vs. Dominican L, 5-4 Marygrove at George- 9 a.m. town vs. W, 1-0 Georgetown

Photo by Tim Kerigan W Tennis (1-1, 1-0) 4 p.m. results Schedule M&W Cross Country 08/28 09/03 at results Schedule vs. North- western Ohio Cedarville No Meets 09/10 4:30 p.m. Trojans keep wagon wheel L, 6-3 at Olivet 09/04 08/31 5 & 5:45 at Ohio at Huntington By andrew morgan game. Both teams traded the ball back and of the half. p.m. Dominican 4/10 W, 9-0 Sports Editor forth in the early minutes of the first quar- Taylor managed to keep the lead for the 11 a.m. at Purdue ter. Special teams were commonplace, and remainder of the game, scoring more on the 4:30 & 5:15 punters on both sides were active as third ground than the air. p.m. The bright lights of Macholtz Stadium illu- downs failed to be converted. “I think our running backs are going to minated Trojan football’s season opener “Our punter was executing all night,” head produce more run yards for us this year, against Anderson University last night. coach Ron Korfmacher said in interview more than the QB position,” Korfmacher A sea of purple Taylor shirts slowly trick- with WTUR after the game. said. led into the stands as Taylor’s football team Sophomore running back Taylor Johnson Johnson finished the game with 122 yards prepared for their first game of the 2010- ran in the first touchdown of the game with and two touchdowns. 11 season. The stadium was packed, the an 8-yard run and 13:38 still left in the first Taylor racked up their lead to 22 points students were loud and the rickety wooden quarter. Taylor extended their lead to 14-0 with 10:05 remaining in the fourth quarter Athlete of the Week stands at Anderson shook with the heavy after Addison completed a pass to primary and a concluding score of 42-20. The Trojan weight of excited fans. senior wide receiver Ryan Magnuson with defense held stalwart, despite a slowdown on Molly Drooger “Nothing is better than taking the field 2:56 left in the first. Magnuson finished the the offensive side of the ball in the second on a Thursday night under the lights, hav- game with 182 yards in seven receptions half. ing the stands packed full of our fellow Tay- with two touchdowns. By the end of the final quarter, the players lor students,” senior starting quarterback Anderson answered with a touchdown celebrated their first victory of the season Shaun Addison said before the game. but failed to convert the 2-point conversion, along with their fellow Trojans. Taylor kicked off to Anderson to begin the leaving the score at 14-6 Trojans at the end

volleyball starts season strong in tournament

By Daniel Morrill Contributor

The Taylor volleyball team kicked off its season last weekend with a four-game sweep of the Red Raider Classic at Northwestern College in Orange

Photo by Andrew Ketchum City, Iowa. The Trojans dominated the tourna- ment, losing only two of 14 sets. No. 10 Taylor rolled in its first match against unranked Oklahoma Baptist, winning in straight Men’s soccer sets by at least 5 points each time. The Trojans then faced three fellow top 25 ranked teams in a earns first win row. Taylor stepped up to the challenge, beating No. 18 Morningside, No. 20 Doane and No. 17 Bel- By julia berger levue, dropping only single sets to Morningside Co-Editor in Chief and Doane. Photo by Andrew Ketchum The men’s soccer team may have Freshman Andrew Poucher started Last season Taylor went 37-7 and advanced started the season with two losses at the game, had two saves and earned past pool play for the first time since 1997. Head the Judson University tournament, but his first shutout of his collegiate career. coach Brittany Smith is entering her sixth season Name Molly Drooger the experience they gained outweighs Instead of having a traditional three with the Trojans and is excited about building on what is reflected in their record. On goalkeepers, the men’s team has five, last year’s success with this year’s squad. Hometown Holland, Michigan Wednesday, the team brought together which is beneficial for practices but “This is the most depth we’ve ever had,” said Sport Soccer what they learned in order to defeat makes playing time more competitive. Smith. “We have a lot of players that can step Marygrove College 1-0 in the 75th min- “Having five goalkeepers has created right in and do what we need them to.” Residence 3rd Center, Olson Hall ute of the game. a more intense but positive competitive Senior Rachel Kizer had an outstanding start Marygrove may have improved from atmosphere among the keepers and to her final season, recording 38 kills over the Favorite Smarties...I never get sick of last year, but junior forward Tyler even among the team because many of weekend. This year, she and the rest of the Tro- Candy: them Beachler still maneuvered his way the field players are in the same boat jans welcomed four new freshman to the team. around the defense with an assist from as the keepers,” junior goalkeeper Josh “Our freshmen are great contributors to this Most Scoring five goals in my first junior Eric Salley to score the game- Giuliano said. “They are all striving for team with a lot of height and skill,” said Kizer. Memorable college game winning goal. playing time.” “Everyone on the team is a contending starter and Achievement: Beachler’s goal marked the first of Both defense and offense have been that has really pushed us all to work our hardest the season. The Trojans were unable developing in the first few games of the and be our best.” Favorite “Heart of a Champion” It to place the ball in the back of the net season. In addition to depth, this year’s team has a Song: always gets me game ready during the Judson tournament over the “We had a lot of chances,” said wealth of experience. Sophomores Courtney Her- Most hated Ohio State and Michigan State weekend, but the men kept up their Beachler in an online highlight video. schberger, Hope Knowling and Amanda Beebe sports team: defense regardless of how the game “I know I had a lot of chances and just return to the team as its defense after playing ended. barely missed them. This was the first together last year. Junior Betsy Brown became Best thing Being at Taylor makes you feel Coming into the game on Wednesday, game where we had consistently good the seventh player in Taylor history to record about like you’re in your own world . Ross said his team would “go out and chances.” 3,000 assists over the weekend. Brown and second Indiana: . . and it’s great work really hard.” The team’s next game is at Trinity team NAIA All American Kelsey Pritchard anchor Emily Stahulauk because she Throughout the 90 minutes against International tomorrow at 4 p.m., and the offensive attack for the Trojans. The team Most knows and sings the “Canada Marygrove, the men showcased their the players are determined to continue knows the importance of getting off to a hot start, Interesting is really big” song, and it’s defensive skills by preventing their working hard and improve their skills. just as they did last season. Teammate: hilarious. She’s not Canadian opponent from scoring and allowing “If there is one thing I’ve learned from “It is encouraging to start the season off well,” at all. them only eight shots compared to 17 playing soccer at Taylor, it is to continue said Knowling. “We worked hard in preseason and from the Trojans. to work hard and persevere through are excited to keep improving.” “Marygrove is a vastly different team any circumstance, because in the end Taylor will face another tough test this weekend from last year, very much improved,” I’m playing for something greater than when it hosts the Trojan Challenge. The Trojans Ross said. “We had so many opportuni- myself,” Giuliano said. “Coach Ross has are scheduled to play today at 3 p.m. versus No. ties to finish the ball and that certainly definitely helped me understand that in 19 Shawnee State, and again at 7 p.m. against No. was an improvement from this past my years here.” 11 Indiana Tech. Taylor plays again on Saturday weekend.” at noon and 2 p.m.