Inside This Issue,

Rosh Hashanah 2

Rich Mullins tribute 4

The Webmaster 5

Album review 7

Concert/album release schedule 7 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY STUDENT NEW*

September 26, 1997 Volume 84, Issue 4 Upland, Indiana Students overload the VAX

using the VAX the first three weeks p.m. Therefore, during those JESSICA BARNES of this school year, "one-half have hours, it takes longer to log onto Campus Editor been freshmen at any given time." the system, longer to read and re­ According to Mahan, the VAX, ply to the e-mail and printing speed Taylor's VAX system cannot commonly known as FIGMNT, is suffering. Severe slowdowns keep up with this year's freshman serves Taylor in five ways. It is have caused users to be thrown off class. According to Bob Hodge, the main handler of e-mail for all the system, sometimes without vice president for planning and in­ traffic to and from the Internet; warning. formation resources, without a and, it serves e-mail directly for all Mahan reported that four major computer upgrade or a decrease in students and faculty for both cam­ changes have been made to coun­ e-mail usage by the class of 2001, puses. teract these problems. The news the VAX cannot return to normal The VAX also supports Netscape update jobs no longer run after 12 speed. e-mail for various faculty users. p.m. The number of logins is lim­ "I am not suprised that access to Third, the VAX is the main com­ ited to between 80 and 90. Another the internet is a bigger issue this municator between the Internet existing computer now assists with year. E-mail is the only surprise and Taylor, with internal and ex­ some of the Internet duties that we've had,"Hodge said. Accord­ ternal duties. FIGMNT customarily does. And ing to Art Mahan, network system FIGMNT is the newsgroup the CSS department now uses its manager, "They [freshmen] know server for both campuses, process­ own internal network, instead of e-mail is something they should ing hundreds of batches of news FIGMNT, which was used in the get into. And they should be able postings from Ball State Univer­ past. to do that." sity almost continuously. The existing VAX has been in The Academic VAX was origi­ It also provides common file place for four years. "The e-mail nally intended for curricular us­ space for the academic Local Area system is probably the oldest sys­ age—in conjunction with a class. Network, otherwise known as tem we have at the university," Now, Hodge said, it is primarily LAN; and the VAX acts as a file Hodge said. Still, it was not until an extracurricular activity. "This and print server for the academic late last semester that the system year it [VAX] is probably slower users who are printing from their began slowing down. Students than ever and yet there is hardly Windows applications to network were still not using the VAX any academic computing on the printers. enough to warrant a system D.L. MOODY/The Echo machine. . . Over two-thirds of With the new and substantial in­ change, however. "But, this year's Zach Ward attempts to guard Mike McGowan in SAC's users are using it for e-mail, and crease in e-mail use, however, Ultimate Frisbee Tournament on Thursday. Many of those using e-mail, two-thirds slowdowns have been reported students particpated in this week's (X)treme Games are freshmen," Hodge said. since the start of the school year. VAX, pg. 2 which will also include today's angleball competition. Mahan said that of all the students They typically occur from 12 to 9 State treasurer announces new college savings account States is no longer a nation of sav­ There is a penalty if the money is AMY MEYERING ers, and that the plan will help young not used for educational expenses, Editor families begin planning and saving and there is .a $100,000 limit on how for the future. The second problem, much money can be accrued. according to Brinkman, is that In­ State Senator David Ford called "It's loving the next generation diana ranks toward the bottom in its the plan "a great step forward," and enough to save for their future," number of college graduates. She said that it will allow Indiana's State Treasurer Joyce Brinkman hopes that the accounts will encour­ workforce to become well-educated said during an on-campus press con­ age more people, including current and more productive. ference Thursday, where she an­ college students, to plan for their President Jay Kesler said that three nounced a new Indiana state pro­ children. aspects of the plan make it espe­ gram to save for college education. The plan allows anyone to set up cially appealing to families. It en­ The Indiana Family College Sav­ a plan, such as a grandparent for a courages families to save, the com­ ings Plan allows families to set up grandchild, and the beneficiary may pound interest helps the amount an account to save for the college take the money for use at most col­ grow faster and the tax (jeferment education of their children. The ini­ leges, universities, and technical keeps taxes lower for families. tial investment is $50 and money is colleges in the nation, not just in the "[The plan] means an awful lot to added every year after that. The state of Indiana. The money may us in higher education and will give earnings are tax-deferred and will still be used if the beneficiary moves a great deal of hope and incentive earn an interest rate between 9 and out of the state, and residents of to families," he said. ABIGAIL JOHNSON/The Echo 11 percent. other states may also take part in the For more information about .the Joyce Brinkman, Indiana State Treasurer, presents the Brinkman identified two problems plan. Individuals who are 18 years Indiana Family College Savings Indiana Family College Savings Plan in a press conference that the plan was developed in re­ of age or o!der -nay set up accounts Plan, or to order an enrollment kit, Thursday in the Recital Hall. sponse to. She said that the United for their own college education. call 1-888-814-6800. PDS creates education connection

teaching physics. Also, many that everyone involved ben­ student teachers have taught at MICHELLE HAYWOOD efits: the Taylor students Upland elementary. "They use Basic Reporting through a hands-on experience us as kind of a lab setting," in real classrooms, and the el­ Hubbard said. "They use us as HEATHER KING ementary students through tu­ Associate Editor toring and one-on-one contact a training school. Another asset of the pro­ with Taylor's student teachers. gram, according to Kitterman, Is Taylor relevant to its com­ Principle of Upland Elemen­ is that Taylor University PDS munity? Many people may ask tary School Jackie Hubbard with Upland Elementary is re­ that question. The education agreed. "The services kind of ceiving funding to help pay for department's response is a re­ go both directions," she said. the materials and personnel sounding "yes." A new pro­ Just last week, Taylor do­ that go into making the pro­ gram, only two years old, nated hundreds of dollars gram a success. Ball Brother known as PDS (Professional worth of Apple computer soft­ Foundation of Muncie, an in­ Development Schools) is suc­ ware for which the university ternational glass manufactur­ cessfully linking Taylor to its no longer has use. Taylor has ing company, set up a fund to community through a budding also donated Apple computers promote various education professional relationship with that have helped Upland El­ aopportunities. Upland Elementary School, ementary to equip a lab for Kitterman said she knows of according to Joan Kitterman, keyboarding. Keyboarding is no other PDS program that has associate professor of educa­ offered to fifth and sixth grade the benefit of a sponsor. She tion. students at the elementary added that a representative Kitterman, now serving her school. second year as chairperson of According to Hubbard, one from the Ball Brothers Foun­ the education department, of the biggest contributions dation is present at each com­ spoke of the program with high from Taylor this year has been mittee meeting. Two meetings regard. The goal of PDS is, "to in thousands of dollars of work were held this summer and a work more cooperatively be­ study funding. This has en­ meeting will be held every tween Taylor University's edu­ abled Upland Elementary to other month during the school cation program and Upland El­ have Taylor students working year. ABIGAIL JOHNSON/ The Echo ementary." with elementary children and Plans are in progress to de­ tutoring them for pay through velop another PDS with an in­ Guest lecturer E. Michael Jones spoke on the subject Kitterman explained that the fundamental idea behind the the work study program. ner city school in Fort Wayne. of morality in music Tuesday evening in the Recital "They really enrich us in all Two of Taylor's faculty are re­ Hall. He believes there is a connection between program is to have open com­ kinds of ways," Hubbard said. searching the options there, America's sexual revolution and the advent of rock munication between the fac­ 'Elementary education majors and Kitterman hopes a decision music. He also sees that music has a direct affect on ulty of Upland Elementary and the faculty of Taylor's educa­ benefit from working in ca­ will be made by December as the soul. Following the lecture, a time of question/ to which school will offer the answer and discussion revealed several differing tion department, leading to a pacities such as helping in math labs, giving art lessons, best "inner city experience." opinions among those in attendance. sharing of ideas and resources. She praised the effort, saying assisting with computers and

Jewish holiday celebrates new year VAX: from pg. 1 "challah"—a raisin bread—and Richards: JESSICA BARNES roasted chicken are served. freshmen are much more computer Campus Editor The traditional greeting of the literate than those who graduated restaurant ^ day literally means, "may you be from Taylor last year," Hodge said. Hodge continued, "We had The "Days of Awe" are near. inscribed for a good year." Jews Famous for Chicken, planned to upgrade the system fall Sundown Wednesday, Oct. 1 say this because they believe that 1998, but that may be accelerated." marks the beginning of the Jew­ there is a book of deeds that con­ Salad Bar & Homemade Pies The new system will be "far supe­ tains a record of their behavior. ish civil year with Rosh rior to what we have." E-mail will Hashanah. They wish for each other that be more web-based and will allow Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish good things may be written in attachments through e-mail, such Mon.- All You Can Eat Chicken holiday which is important to this book during the upcoming as Word Perfect, to be used. Also, Wed. - All You Can Eat Fish Jews for two reasons. It is con­ year. any new system will make later up­ sidered to be the day God cre­ Rosh Hashanah is a "somber, grades much easier to install. ated the world. Also, Jews be­ solemn time ... the keynote is There is a downside, however. SR 3, Hartford City lieve it to be the day God judges 'teshuvah,' repentance, turning Hodge believes changes "will add JustlOmin. East of Taylor the,whole world each year. back to God," Helyer said. Fol­ 20 percent to system administra­ "[Rosh Hashanah] is a time of lowing are the "Days of Awe." tion effort . . . total cost will go Phone 348-5126 reflecting, meditating on how Then, the climax is Yom Kippur. up." Hodge did say, however, "All Hours: you've lived your life, asking for On this day, "sins are confessed changes are being added up . . . MoiL-Sat 6 am - 9 pjn. forgiveness from God and mak­ ... [Jews] come to God and cast we'll see how much money we al­ Sun. 6:30 am.-9 pjn. ing restitution with others," their sins on Him and vow to turn ready have, how much we may get Larry Helyer, professor of bibli­ over a new leaf." through normal tuition increase cal studies, said. Helyer also makes an applica­ and then we'll see how short we tion of Rosh Hashanah, and all rr Traditionally, the service is are... we will try to minimize in­ EXTRA INCOME FOR '97 held in the afternoon, near wa­ that comes with it, to Christians. cremental impact on tuition." Earn $500 - $1000 weekly stuffing ter. The Jews throw bread "We must always remember our Hodge adds, "We don't know crumbs into the water, symbol­ Jewish roots. We're deeply in­ how to interpret this yet. We don't envelopes. For details - RUSH $1.00 izing the "casting" of their sins debted to them." He believes "it know how much is just an e-mail with SASE to: GROUP FIVE into the water. It is also a cel­ would be nice if we took our new rush at the beginning of the year, 6547 N Academy Blvd.Dept N ebration where foods such as year and made it not so much a or if this is the way freshman Colorado Springs, Co. 80918 apples and honey, leek pancakes, time of revelry." classes will be." International News National News State News

MOUNT VERNON (UPI)-Nearly 240 more jobs are DUBAI, Saudi Arabia (AP)-British nurse convicted NEW YORK (UPI)-At least two juveniles are under arrest for the death of New Jersey millionaire, Nelson doming to the tri-state area. A spokesman for Bristol of murdering a co-worker in Saudi Arabia will pay Gross. Gross's body was found along the Hudson River Myers Squibb says several of its over-the-counter $1.2 million to avoid beheading. Deborah Parry, 38, in New York near where his car was found last week. medications will soon be manufactured at its Mount was convicted of "intentional murder" in the death Vernon plant. last December of 55-year-old Australian nurse CLEARWATER, Fla. (UPI)-A former state health Yvonne Gilford. worker was sentenced to one year of probation after FREDERICKSBURG (UPI)--The town of pleading no contest to charges stemming from the Fredericksburg will receive a federal grant to buy CAIRO, Egypt (AP)—Unilateral cease-fire will take nation's largest breach of AIDS patients' confidential­ buildings in the floodway and floodplain of the Blue effect in four days. The armed wing of Algeria's main ity. A list of more than 4,000 AIDS patients' names was River. The voluntary buyout program is a joint effort Islamic party announced this unexpected halt mailed to two Tampa Bay-area newspapers. to buy property and convert it to open land uses. Wednesday, after more than 200 people were slaugh­ tered in an Algiers suburb on Tuesday. ARLINGTON, Va. (UPI)-After his guilty plea, Marv VINCENNES (UPI)—Questions surrounding the mur­ Albert, NBC's top sportscaster, was fired by NBC Sports der of a Vincennes University student could soon be NABLUS, West Bank (AP)-Yasser Arafat orders ar­ and resigned from the Madison Square Garden network answered. Vincennes police chief Greg Zeabart says rests of 20 suspected Islamic militants. Benjamin on Thursday. He will face sentencing, for his misde­ he hopes to have the outcome of the investigation and Netanyahu says Israel will continue expanding Jew­ meanor charge of assault and battery on a 42-year-old evidence collection by the end of next week. Zeabart did not say whether that means an arrest is forthcom­ ish settlements. woman, on Oct. 24 and could receive up to a year in jail ing. Nineteen-year-old Brook Baker was found dead and a $2,500 fine. at her off-campus apartment earlier this month. ENSENADA, Mexico (AP)-Hurricane Nora knocked out power in portions of Arizona and California on WASHINGTON (UPI)-The IRS continues to be under BLOOMINGTON (UPI)-Indiana University health Thursday. She headed for the states after bearing the microscope of the Senate finance committee. Act­ officials say an 18-year-old freshman was fighting down on Mexico's Baja California peninsula on ing IRS Commissioner Michael Dolan says he has ended two diseases when he died in an Indianapolis hospi­ Wednesday with 85 mph winds. a ratings system that, alledgedly, required agents to make a quota or raise a specific amount of taxes to keep high tal. Officials say Benjamin Moore was infected with both meningococcal meningitis and hepatitis-A. CANADA (AP)--Miss Canadian International, performance ratings. Gabriella Petivoky, 20, has been stripped of her crown ARMONK, N.Y.(AP)~Deep Blue, IBM Corporation's after accepting a job at the Hooters restaurant chain. chess-playing computer, called it quits on Monday. After Pageant organizer Michelle Jacobson justified tak­ 1996-1997 Yearbooks defeating world chess champion Garry Kasparov in May, ing away Petivoky's crown by saying, "When you the computer will now focus on research, IBM said. walk into Hooters, you see the sign 'Caution, blondes Kasparov, who had not lost in more than a decade, Are Here!! thinking.' If that's not degrading to women, I don't wanted a rematch, but IBM which has insisted Deep Blue know what is." Petivoky says she will appeal the was always meant for research, declined last week. decision. the

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Football at Geneva Thursday, October 2 Men's Tennis - Grace College 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. Here Features Sept 997 Heauen gains a true ragamuffin RICH MULLINS

October 21, 19SS - September 19., 1997

where," I started to see some­ AMY MEYERING thing. Editor What I was seeing wasn't a person playing music. What I MATTHEW OHIME was seeing was a man worship­ Staff Writer ping. And as the years went by, I saw a man who was truly strug­ gling with Gqd. He was strug­ The news was shocking. gling at the cross. Christian music has not lost an Those who disliked him criti­ artist like this and in such a cized him for sharing his tragic way since Keith Green. thoughts in that struggle. Those Singer-songwriter Rich Mullins who liked him connected with was killed Friday night in an au­ his thoughts and praised his ir­ tomobile accident which seri­ repressible determination and ously injured his friend and fel­ courage. All the attention his low musician Mitch McVicker. passing is causing would prob­ The two were headed south on ably even disturb him, as evi­ Interstate 39 near Peoria, 111., denced by his stage presence. traveling to a Saturday night per­ He was a humble man and a deep formance in Witchita, Kansas. lover of God. The Jeep they were riding in In respect of this man, we must went out of control and both men carry on. were thrown from the vehicle, file Photo Another track from the album mentioned earlier is "Creed." landing in the southbound lanes. Rich Mullins and guitarist Mitch McVicker in what became Mullins's last appearance on A tractor-trailer also traveling Taylor's campus on Sept. 21, 1996. McVicker is now listed in serious condition following This is the song that proclaims Rich's faith to the nation. We south swerved to avoid hitting the tragic accident that claimed Mullins last Friday evening. the Jeep and struck Mullins, who then, as fellow Christians, have died instantly. McVicker, 24, held in Nashville, Tenn. and in A man after God's own heart (Daijl Blackwood) the joy of proclaiming that Rich suffered head injuries and is cur­ Kentwood, Mich., where was taken abruptly from a min­ Everyone touched by that life is in heaven with the Father right rently listed in serious condition Mullins spent a year as a minis­ istry that had touched literally and ministry has their own now. at St. Francis Medical Center in ter of music. Another will be millions of people. memories and perspective, in­ A third selection from the Peoria. The cause of the acci­ held in Witchita tomorrow night. I am writing to say that it's cluding me. same album, entitled "I'll Carry dent is not yet known. * * * okay to be upset about this trag­ About nine years ago I went to On," states, "I'll carry the songs A native of Richmond, Ind., "For me, to live is Christ, and to edy. There is some solace, how­ an outdoor concert extravaganza. I learned when we were kids / Mullins, 41, is survived by his die is gain." - Philippians 1:21 ever. One big-name Christian artist af­ I'll carry the scars of generations mother, two brothers and two I believe Earth did not lose a ter another graced the stage. gone by / I'll pray for you always sisters. He lived in Witchita Rich Mullins wrote an album ragamuffin last Friday night; Billy Sprague, Kim Hill and Wes and I promise you this / I'll carry from 1988 through 1995, when entitled A Liturgy, A Legacy, and Heaven gained one. Rich King were the first to play. I was on / I'll carry on." he moved to a Navajo reserva­ a Ragamuffin Band a couple of Mullins's family released a state­ quite familiar with these artists. As fellow believers, this is our tion in Arizona to teach music. years ago. On that album was a ment through a family friend But the last person came on duty. Rich leaves behind a lit­ His first Reunion Records al­ song entitled Hold Me Jesus, the Tuesday night. I want to share a stage wearing an old, wrinkled, urgy, a legacy, and a ragamuffin bum, Rich Mullins, was released chorus of which says, "Hold me portion of it with you: white dress shirt and white­ band, not to mention a few mil­ in 1986. His most recent albums Jesus, 'cause I'm shaking like a "The family of Rich Mullins washed jeans with holes in them. lion fans. We need to honor his include Brother's Keeper, Songs leaf. You have been King of my would like to express our sincere He was barefoot, of course. He memory by carrying on with the and Canticle of the Plains, a mu­ Glory, won't you be my Prince appreciation for the incredible looked exhausted with stubble work God has for us. God will sical based on the life of St. of Peace." outpouring of support given to us on his face and bags under his bring us peace. Francis of Assisi. His career in­ Many people are not able to in this time of loss. It is a com­ eyes. As he sat down to play that Meanwhile, be happy for Rich. cluded over 50 hit songs, vari­ have peace right now as a result fort to know that Rich's life and "odd piece of wood with strings" The Jordan is no longer waiting ous Dove Award nominations of the grief felt by Rich's death. ministry touched so many. We (a hammer dulcimer), I began to for him, because he went out like and a legacy of songs sung in Believers around the world are hope that the things he taught doubt. As he sang the words, Elijah. And in the process, churches across America. singing those lyrics as their and sang, will continue to touch "There is such a thing as glory, Heaven has gained a true raga­ Memorial services have been prayer this week. lives for many years to come." and there are hints of it every­ muffin.

DISCOGRAPHY Compiled by Matthew Ohime

1987 - Pictures in the Sky 1991 - The World As Best As I 1995 - Brother's Keeper Remember It, Vol. 1

"Step by step 1981 - Zion - Behold the Man 1988 - Winds of Heaven, Stuff 1992 - The Wold As Best As I 1996 - Songs You'll lead me, of Earth Remember It, Vol. 2 And I will follow you all of my days." 1986 - Rich Mullins 1990 - Never Picture Perfect 1993 - A Liturgy, a Legacy, 1997 - Canticle of the Plains & a Ragamuffin Band Sept 997 Features EtheicE Chatting with the Webmaster

website for Taylor, and has "Some days were harder than AMY FAGAN come to be known as "The others," says Angela. "There Staff Writer Webmaster." Being able to were days when I would be make the Taylor history books very upset. I'd cry a lot and as one of the pioneers of the worry, but that didn't get me Internet was thrilling for her. anywhere. And then there Angela Angelovska sits in "It was probably the high­ would be days where I would her small eclectic apartment. light of my entire career," says refuse to read newspapers or She stretches back on a love Angela, sitting back and run­ listen to radio or read anything seat draped with a beige throw. ning her fingers through her about it." Next to it is a burgundy velvet sandy blond hair. She has Angela credits much of her chair with gold laced through plain, pleasant features, ex­ strength to the support of her it. pressive hazel eyes, and an ac­ American host family and the "There is no theme. I buy tive sense of humor. She also Taylor community. whatever I like; whatever I loves to talk. "I always had a place to go. think looks nice," says Angela. "I could go on forever," she I always had someone to call There is a rich looking bur­ admits with a laugh. and cry to, and I always had gundy, oriental rug in the cen­ Angela was born and raised someone to listen to me," says ter of the room with accents of in Yugoslavia, a country which Angela with warmth in her blue, green, and beige in it. A has undergone much tragedy voice. guitar leans precariously and transformation recently, "It's one of those things that against the wall behind the and is struggling to rebuild it­ you just have to take day by couch. There is an antique oak self after the ravages of war. day," she says almost matter- table across the room, on top Her father is a Macedonian, of-factly. "I lived through it. of which sits a lace runner, five and her mother is a Serbian. There are scars, and there are drippy candles, a television, "Right now I am a nothing sad things. But there are happy and many pictures of family because they are two totally moments, too. It's kind of like and friends. Here and there on separate countries," says An­ life in general. You go through the plain cream colored walls gela with a twinge of sadness, it." Courtesy Photo are random prints of well- referring to the ethnic separa­ Angela has a positive and known artists; a Picasso here, tion and tragedy of war. persevering attitude, but she is International students go You take the strengths of each a Chagall there, and a Angela came to the U.S. as rather reluctant and withdrawn through different stages, how­ country and you kind of com­ Rembrandt. There are plants an exchange student in her se­ when it comes to discussing ever. At first, in the "honey­ bine them to find your own cul­ everywhere, and a bouquet of nior year of high school. Her the war in her homeland. moon state," the host country ture somewhere in the middle," dried flowers lies on a small "American family," as she af­ Attending Taylor was "won­ is idolized. Then reality sets says Angela. end table. A CD player is po­ fectionately calls her host fam­ derful" for Angela. The great­ in, and the cultural differences Angela has many plans for sitioned under the window next ily, lives in Illinois. They were est benefit was meeting people become apparent. the future. She took the en­ to the couch for easy access instrumental in leading her to from "every corner of the "It was the little things that trance exam to law school this and scores of CDs adorn a rack the Lord, and directing her to earth." Being an international started to annoy me. Why did past summer, and she is now in the corner. The room exudes Taylor. student was also a bonus. people ask how I am doing and applying to various law an intense love of art, music, Then the war in Yugoslavia "I never saw being an inter­ then not listen to what I say? schools. And someday after and nature. It also displays a broke out and she could not national student as a handicap. And what is with this gross retirement, she would like to quiet simplicity. return home. Angela was 18 It has always been an asset to stuff called peanut butter?" teach art history. Angela Angelovska has years old, living in a foreign me," says Angela commenting says Angela, smiling. "We'll see what the future worked for Taylor University country, and totally separated that her accent sets her apart "There comes a point, how­ holds," she says, again with a Relations since 1995. She was from a family that was in grave and gives her a great way to ever, when you find your place smile. the first person to design a danger. start conversations. in between the two worlds. The making of a student body president Though he is a political sci­ Stanley has plenty of experi­ KEVIN HODGES ence major, Stanley is not the ence in leadership positions. In Staff Writer typical leadership-hungry poli­ high school, he was elected MEGAN LINTON tician. In fact, when asked about vice president of his class three Feature Editor his motivation for running for years in a row before he was office, Stanley said he wasn't elected senior class president. sure it was the right decision. After graduating from high The word "president" conjures "I'm not convinced there isn't school, Stanley spent a summer up many different images in something more significant," he in Colorado learning about one's mind. Some may be about said. faith and politics. "In politics, scandal, others about prestige Stanley didn't necessarily you deal with culture and and power. But ultimately, want to be student body presi­ thought, right and wrong, "president" is tfie title we grant dent. All he wanted was to be world view and morals. These to those who hold the most im­ in a position of influence where are the things that interest me­ portant and influential positions he could help others and lead by ttle most about politics," in our society. example. The presidential of­ Stanley said. "It's an opportu Even on our small, conserva­ fice simply provided the best nity to inspire others to do wha tive campus in rural America, we forum for Stanley to achieve you can't." assign this title to the people we those goals. For years, Stanley has had . see as important. Not just for Jay Growing up, Jon looked up to desire to positively influence Kesler, but for Jon Stanley as his older brother, Craig, who is others through politics, and the MEGAN LINTON/The Echo well. Last spring, Stanley was now in law school. Much of office of student body presiden Student Body President Jon Stanley leads his modmates elected to the office of student Stanley's interest in politics is his way of doing just that. in a rendition of "Every Rose Has Its Thorn.' body president. comes from him. Voices

Integrating technology: a struggle I grew up hearing the phrase, Only The measure of a man's real character is Littlewood." You see, my older brother what he would do if he knew he would Dr. Spiegel's column in last week's Echo stirred something within me and I want to had this friend named Mike Littlewood, never be found out.—Thomas Macaulay share what I have come to believe based on my experience with television and technology and whenever he would do one of his in general. My senior year (1994-95) was the best year of my Taylor experience, living crazy antics, such as riding his motor­ with some of my best friends in the old Soup House. We had no television. The Internet cycle through the mall, my brother Let's say you're driving out in the was not a buzzword of conversation. We were simply our own entertainment. I look back would kick back in his chair and slowly country. There are no houses or on that year, just a few short years ago, and realize that I experienced a depth of interper­ say, "Ooonly Littlewood!" The point people for miles. Up ahead, you see sonal relationships like I had never before nor have since experienced. I have since moved was that there was no one else quite like a stop sign. What do you do? Yes, into post-graduate life and all the struggles and blessings that entails. I, like Dr. Spiegel, there is a law that says you have to him. live without the presence of a television in my apartment. I have, however, acquired an Some experiences over the past few stop at stop signs, but you won't get account on the Internet through a local provider. And as TV has been in the past for me, I weeks have me thinking of the phrase, caught if you run through this one. have found that the Internet is a great escape from the things to which I ought to devote "Only at Taylor!" Don't get me wrong, So, do you put on the brakes or not? more of my time. I haven't seen any administrators riding I recently saw a friend of mine their motorcycles through the local mall who graduated from Taylor. After (not to say they wouldn't if we had a graduating, she started dating a guy TECHNOLOGY, pg. 7 local mall), however there have been a who had also graduated from Taylor. couple events that have revealed just Although they never slept together, how special of a place Taylor really is. they did many things my friend says Last Tuesday, within an hour after she now regrets. They eventually WWJD bracelets can have powerful impact I was particularly interested in last week's Echo which talked about the WWJD brace­ lets. I feel very similar to the convictions that you hold. I wear a WWJD bracelet like a pinion £] majority of students on the Taylor campus. It seems that many are wearing them as a fashion statement and nothing more. In no way do I mean to offend anyone, but what I am Jon Stanley saying is that we must be very careful if we are to be wearing this symbol. In fact, I am the Student Body first one to admit that I often times seem to do the opposite to what Jesus would do. So I President & write this as a challenge and an encouragement to me as well as the entire Taylor commu­ nity. broke up, and now she carries pain If we are to wear these bracelets then our lives should reflect it and mean it—as well as that she will never forget. As she told show it. I have had several opportunities where friends or strangers have asked me what finding out it was Jay's birthday, the me the story, I felt a mix of emotions my bracelet means and thus, have had the opportunity to share the gospel of Jesus Christ Taylor underground mobilized as people which only intensified when she with them in a powerful way. And, I have been in questioning situations where I looked at ran through dorms, the library, the made the following statement, "It my wrist and asked myself the question "What would Jesus Do?" and have done the right union, and the mods, spreading the word was so easy when we didn't have the thing. And I am not perfect in this area. But it upsets me when I see students do things that to meet at the chapel in order to sing six-inch rule." Christ would most certainly not do, and looking at their wrist I notice the all-too-familiar "Happy Birthday" to Jay. Over 400 I was in a bit of shock when I left bracelet. This is reflected in actions, thoughts, and in words. people answered the call, marching over her, and the whole drive home that to Jay's house led by Joseph Bonura on statement kept running through my the golf cart. Where else can you get brain. I felt such sadness at my WWJD, pg. 7 that many people on a busy weeknight friend's pain, but at the same time I to sing "Happy Birthday?" Jay was pre­ fear for my own future. 1 see so many sented with the best the students could people here, including myself, who find on such short notice—a piece of aren't prepared to stop if no one's Andy Rowell's birthday cake from the looking. week before. He received it with joy, The more I think about it, the Letters to the Editor however, and chatted with everyone in more I see the need for "inner Letters to the Editor must be received in our offices by 5 p.m. on Tuesday in order to be his new bathrobe Janie had given him brakes," or the voice of conscience published the coming Friday's issue. Letters must be signed for publication. as a present. This shows two of the that we don't ignore. Rules and things Taylor has been known for: an guidelines, like many of us have at You can write to us off-campus at: The Echo energy among the student body and a home or like the LTC, don't mean Taylor University love for their college president. anything without inner convictions to 500 W. Reade Ave. I had another experience that impacted back them up. If we rely only on Upland, IN 46989-1001 me deeply. I was having a conversation these outer influences to keep us with one of our administrators discuss­ from sinning, it's like stopping at a or on-campus at: The Echo, Rupp Communication Arts Building ing some Taylor issues and just shoot­ stop sign only because you know ing the breeze. He told me about a situ­ there's a cop watching. That's where or via e-mail at: [email protected] ation that arose involving a student. I the "inner brakes" come in. These could tell that he was distressed over the convictions are what cause you to situation and that he cared deeply for stop regardless of who happens to be the student. I sat and watched as his watching. eyes filled with tears, his head dropped, In Ephesians, Paul exhorts us to and his shoulders began to quake as he "Put on the full armor of God so that wept over the student. I was deeply you can take your stand against the Amy Meyering Editor Kendra Lightfoot Graphic Design moved as I saw first-hand the love that Michael Chiam devil's schemes." (Ephesians 6:11, Heather King Associate Editor Online Editor Taylor's administration, and specifically Campus Editor Heather Rattray Advertising Manager NIV) You never know when temp­ Jessica Barnes this man, has for us as a student body. I Megan Linton Features Editor Steve Olson Business Manager tation will hit you. I'm sure my was also stunned by the coldness of my Abigail Johnson Sports Editor Laurel Gnagey Editorial Advisor friend never expected her relation­ own heart and how little I acknowledge D.L. Moody Photography Editor Dale Jackson Financial Advisor ship to turn out like it did. She was and appreciate how much I am loved by Andrew Simons Distrubution not prepared to face temptation, and the administration, faculty, and staff. In she fell. Take her mistake as a warn­ e-mail: [email protected] my mind, there is no better place we ing and prepare yourselves for the WWW: http://www.online.tayioru.edu/echo/home.htm could be than Taylor University. future now. There are many stop I end this with one final thought and signs on the "road of life." Learn­ Published weekly since 1913, September through May, except for exam week, January, and school holidays. Guest columns and letters do not necessarily reflect the position challenge: live at Taylor so that it might ing to apply your "inner brakes" can of the editor or of Taylor University. All letters, questions or comments may be be a little better than when we came, prevent accidents that hurt not only addressed to The Echo, Taylor University, 500 W. Reade Ave., Upland, IN 46989-1001. and so that in future generations, the stu­ physically and emotionally but also Offices are located in the Rupp Communications Center (765) 998-5359. Member of the dents will be able to say, "Only at Tay­ spiritually. Associated Collegiate Press. The Echo is printed by the Fairmount News-Sun in Fairmount, lor!" —Abigail Johnson IN. Sept 1997 Arts/Entertainment the

Miss Angie TECHNOLOGY: from pg. 6 100 Million Myrrh RecordsST" Ik k Through my struggle to integrate telecom­ Release Date: 9/30/97 munications technology with a desire to live If 21-year-old singer Miss Angie was a vegetable, she would be a brussels sprout. a simple life, I have found this analogy quite Her outer package is fetching and hip, but once an unknowing consumer takes a bite, he helpful: keep technology like a fine cook­ is surprised by the several layers of flavor and the potent tastes offered. Although the ing wine, tucked away in a cool, dark comer brussels sprout is nutritious, clearly the diner would reach for a different side dish. Please of the kitchen pantry; pull it out once in a allow me to explain this complex, yet fitting comparison. while, but don't let it become part of your Let us begin with the musician's name. Miss Angie. Like the initial glance at the basic meal. On the other side of the struggle, brussels sprout, it is cute. Perhaps too cute. Maybe sickly cute. I've never met a true I have found myself getting lost in conversa artist with a name that sounds like something a five-year-old would name her doll. The tion the topic turns to TV. I am clueless when title of Miss Angie's debut album, 100 Million Eyeballs, unfortunately conveys the same it comes to fashion trends and popular (I still message. It is clearly targeted to a teenage Christian audience. don't have a clue what Beanie Babies are). So as I bit into the music, past the sugar-coated packaging (featuring Miss Angie with As a result I have lost much of my ability to crimped hair and two tiny stars on her cheeks), I was quite surprised from the initial speak the language of my culture—an issue guitar riff. The opening song, "Satisfied," sounded thick. Heavy distorted guitar complimented Miss Angie's voice that Steve Tanner wrote so well about in last beautifully in songs like "Lift My Eyes Up" and "Trampoline," which sound like Juliana Hatfield meets Frente. And the week's Echo. It's such a fine line that we album continues with the same power: layered guitar, a sweet voice, and lyrics that are clearly Christ-centered. walk in this world, between the eternal, un­ Miss Angie's music is surprisingly complex, like the several layers of a brussels sprout which build around a solid changing ways of God and the seemingly core. For Miss Angie, that core is Christ. Yet, although the brussels sprout is good for you, it's not the most desirable endless downward spiral of confusion that thing on the table. Miss Angie's greatest downfall, even more than her image, is that her sound is nothing new. There are pulls us eventually to the end of all things a lot of more original Christian bands out there. Many of the songs on 100 Million Eyeballs sound similar, and the guitar, good and true. although carrying a good sound, does not carry a unique one. Miss Angie is well worth trying, but not worth sticking with What does this have to do with TV? Like for an entire meal. Please pass the mashed potatoes. -Sara Weinraub Dr. Spiegel, I write these things not to con­ demn, but to warn. There is a subtle dulling of the mind and the spirit that isa close cousin to the frog in the pot that is slowly being UPCOMING CO NCERTS AND RE•LEASE DATES lulled into a blissful, boiling death. Our minds are filled with trash simply because we walk in this world. What we choose to SEPTEMBER 26, 1997 OCTOBER 1, 1997 OCTOBER 7, 1997 do with this trash has a major impact on how Patricia Miller, Mezzo Soprano Mike Roe with Senator Dillwilly Release: Cheri Keaggy we think, and often on what we believe. I Hazel Butz-Carruth Recital Hall Manchester High School What Matters Most know from personal experience that when I Taylor University North Manchester, IN Sparrow Records fail to remove the trash from my mind, I can­ 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. not discern spiritual matters, I cannot dis­ For more information, call 998-5232. For more information, call 348-4232. Release: Scott Dente, Phil Keaggy, and cern God's will in any given situation, and I Wes King am rendered incapacitated in the use of my SEPTEMBER 28, 1997 OCTOBER 2, 1997 Invention spiritual gifts. It all boils down to this (with Sparrow Records all due respect to the frog): Do we love the Keynote Brass Third Day with All Star United and Pilgrim Lutheran Church Switchfoot things of the world? Can we live without Release: PFR 10202 N. Meridian Reardon Auditorium them? Have we realized that when we feed The Late Great PFR 7 p.m. Anderson University off our human desires we are only filling Sparrow Records ourselves up with sugar and caffeine when For more information, call 839-1092. we could be experiencing the full richness OCTOBER 17, 1997 of God's great feast? There is a better way, SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 OCTOBER 4, 1997 Clay Crosse with Jaci Velasquez my friends, for you and for me. Release: Miss Angie Jan Krist Mt. Pleasant Christian Church 100 Million Eyeballs The Union Greenwood, IN P.S. However, I must confess ... I am a Myrrh Records Taylor University 7:30 p.m. music junkie 8:15 p.m. For more information, call 839-1092. Release: Fernando Ortega For more information, call 998-5104. Randy Dillinger This Bright Hour Myrrh Records The CIRCVS, Independent Music NOVEMBER 2, 1997 Showcase Jars of Clay with Plumb Release: Gary Chapman 4833 Wheeling (Leader Bingo) Emens Auditorium WWJD: from pg. 6 This Gift Muncie, IN Ball State University Reunion Records 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. 7 p.m.

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K the September 1997 Sports E Fall sports underway; Trojans toughin' it out tional. They competed against four sophomores Craig Evans and Trent 6. Juniors Carrie Johnson and Sara against Georgetown on Saturday at ABIGAIL JOHNSON other teams and had four runners Jackson. The team's record goes Webb teamed up to clam No. 3 in 12 p.m., and they will be at St. Sports Editor in the top ten. The team score was to 6-2 overall and 2-1 in the con­ doubles play. Francis on Tuesday. 38 points, behind Huntington ference. The women head off to Ken­ MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY which had 19 points. In the next week, the Trojans tucky this weekend to play in the MEN'S SOCCER Taylor men captured the cham­ Jody Thompson placed second will be at the ITA/Rolex Tourna­ Rolex Tournament and they will be This past weekend, the men pionship at the Manchester Invita­ with a time of 20:38, followed by ment this weekend in Kentucky. playing at Goshen on Tuesday. hosted the Taylor Invitational Tour­ tional this past Friday. They ran Kristen Horn at seventh with a time Also, they will be hosting Tri-State nament. They won the opening in competition against nine other of 21:40. Amanda Brown finished on Tuesday. VOLLEYBALL game against Georgetown 3-2, but teams. Senior Shadrack Kilemba at eigth with a time of 21:41, and The volleyball team finally lost were defeated by Rio Grande 3-2 ran in first place with a time of Shelley Gibbs was ninth at 21:47. WOMEN'S TENNIS a match after an impressive 16-0 the next day. Their record now 27:21, and freshman Sammy Kate Halgren came in 12th at The Lady Trojans were de­ start, bringing their ranking in the stands at an even 4-4 overall, 1-1 Siratei came in second with a time 22:24, Kristin Hines had 22:45 and feated by Marian this past Satur­ NAIA National Volleyball Poll in the conference. if 27:41. Freshman Jon Tabor fin­ finished 15th, Jamie Jorg at 22:47 day 5-4. Their overal record now down to No. 25 from No. 19. The Sophomore Bryan Flora was ished third at 27:44 and junior Paul came in 16th, followed by Meg stands at 5-2 and they are an even loss was at an away match with St. named the MCC Player of the Ritchie fourth at 27:54. Halgren at 18th with a time of 2-2 in conference play. Xavier last Saturday. On Tuesday, week last week. He scored four The total team score was 16 22:52. In singles play, senior Sarah the ladies defeated Goshen at goals in three games, and leads points, and Tri-State finished sec­ The Lady Trojans next meet Nederveld won No. 2, sophomore home, bringing their overall record Taylor in scoring with a total of ond with 107 points. will be Saturday at the Cedarville Emily Tipton won at No. 5, and to 17-1. five goals, one assist, and 11 The men run again this com­ College Invitational. sophomore LeAnne Alt won No. Their next home action will be points. ing week at the Earlham Invita­ The guys will be in action again tional on Saturday. MEN'S TENNIS against Earlham at home on Tues­ Trojan men lost their first MCC day at 3:30 p.m. Also, their game WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY Conference match this past Satur­ against Marion which was to have Taylor women garnered second day to Marian 8-1. The only vic­ been held on Wednesday was post­ place at the Huntington Invita­ tory came from No. 2 doubles poned until Sunday.

WOMEN'S SOCCER Football record now 2-0 Women's soccer won against 132 yards. In the defense, fresh­ Grace this past Wednesday 2-0. ABIGAIL JOHNSON man Scott Blackford had 14 tack­ The goals were scored by sopho­ Sports Editor les, one interception, and one pass more Elaina Wolfe and junior Jen­ breakup. Jeremy Jenkins and Pete nifer Fisher. Previously they had Saturday brought another win Dcmorest had ten tackles and Jon lost two games, one to Spring Ar­ for the football team as they de­ Lembrighl had six tackles. Jason bor, and one on Saturday to feated Tri-State 14-13. Sopho­ Hahnsladt also had an interception Malone, which defeated the Lady more Justin Hcth blocked Tri- as well as two tackles, and Brent Trojans 3-3 in overtime. Their States extra-point kick in the last Farrcl recorded a sack and three record is now 3-4 overall and 2-1 quarter of the game, keeping the tackles. in the conference. Thunder from bringing the score Tomorrow, the Trojans take on Jessica Green is the top scorer, to a tie and keeping Taylor's one- the Geneva College Golden Torna­ with eight goals and 14 points, fol­ point edge. does at Geneva. Geneva is ranked lowed by Elaina Wolfe with five Sophomore running back No. 12 in the NAIA, and they re- goals and three assists for 11 Quinn Hirschy ran two yards for cently defeated West Virginia points. Junior Goalie Mel Mannix the Trojans first touchdown early Tech. In the Taylor-Geneva Series, has allowed only seven goals in in the second quarter. Junior run­ Geneva is ahead 3-2. The last five games, making 54 saves. ning back Chad McBeth caught the meeting in 1995 at Geneva left The women will be facing off pass for the second touchdown in Geneva with a 44-0 victory. against Anderson on Saturday at the fourth quarter. home at 11 a.m. and Indiana Tech The game will be broadcast live D.L. MOODY/The Echo Quarterback Jon Jenkins was on WTUR 89.7 FM in the Upland Freshman Dan Rocke follows through on his hit during the on Wednesday at 4 p.m. the game's leading rusher, with area beginning at 12:30 p.m. #1 singles match against Goshen yesterday. Next Week's Highlights... FAMILY: game and score a touchdown; first Soon after that, then-head Athlete of the Week~who will Mother Jenny Smith, brothers Jake Englishman to play football in In­ coach Dale Carlson called Tam it be? of the wee and Toby (Tarn's identical twin), diana. and talked to him about playing and sister Cass. football. Tam came to visit, and Men's and Women's Tennis Englishman HISTORY: of all the schools he visited, Tam tournament results! HOME: In high school, Tam was the says Taylor "seemed more inter­ Men's and Women's Cross Suburbs of London winner of the Five Star Award his ested in me as a person rather than Country Invitational results! Tam junior and senior year. The Five just a number and an athlete." and much, much more! BIRTHDATE: Star Award is given to an athlete Tam was actually offered Smith October 28, 1972 who receives five stars in five more scholarships here for soccer sports, which Tam did in soccer, than for football. He had played LIVING rugby, cricket, tennis and track. He striker back in England, but he MAJOR: in the Physical Education also played football in European wanted to play football instead leauges while he was in high because "it was a new challenge, END TIMES CAREER INTERESTS: school. something I've always wanted to Don't miss the panel Wants to teach/coach high school After graduating, Tam traveled try to see if I could do it." discussion by respected and/or college for two years, then saved up to He has played football for Taylor faculty as they come to school in America. He Taylor for four years, three years discuss the end of this age. FIRSTS: had never heard of Taylor, and in as a running back and this year as Date: Wednesday, Oct. 1 First Englishman to come to Tay­ fact was considering schools in the a tight end. He has especially en­ Time: 8:15 pm lor; first Englishman to play foot­ NCAA, but an American friend in joyed his friendship with senior Place: Student Union ball at Taylor and have a 100-yard England told him about Taylor. Jason Hartong, also on the team. Food Provided Brought to you by the social wellness program