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The spring break team faced unexpected obstacles in Russia. Page 3 Carpenter’s Hands tackles house build A manual labor opportunity is coming to Taylor. See how you can help a needy family. Page 4 “Noah” is a floater, not a sinker

It’s controversial and a little formulaic, but “Noah” is a visually astounding film with deep spiritual themes. Page 6 A poem of lament and hope Emotions are low after white plate increase in the DC, meaning it is no longer the lucky plate. Page 7 Photograph by Tabitha Hillebrand Students gathered at the TSO job fair last Tuesday night to learn about the different positions available in TSO for next year. Softball scorches through conference Mosaic Night. All of these beloved said Steve Austin, associate dean of of Faith and Culture (IFC) Programs. TSO uses first-ever job Taylor traditions are brought to you the Center for Student Leadership Student Senate, Inter-Class Council fair to spur interest in by TSO (Taylor Student Organization). and the director of student programs. (ICC) and the Office of the Student TSO cabinet positions On Tuesday night TSO hosted the “We’re essentially interviewing and Body President all are student select- first-ever TSO job fair in order to hiring for our whole entire office. That ed positions. Kathy Weatherspoon Hannah Haney showcase different job opportuni- means all positions need to be filled.” does the hiring for the Leadership News Co-Editor ties within TSO to the student body. TSO is comprised of 11 different Program, but all other hiring is done “We have anywhere from 100 to organizations, such as Student Ac- by students, according to Austin. Nostalgia Night. Airband. Nation- about 115 student leaders in our office, tivities Council (SAC), Intramurals, TSO continued on page 2 Head coach Brad Bowser has his team’s al Student Leadership Conference. and no one is guaranteed a spot back,” Global Engagement and Integration bats scorching the rest of the Crossroads League. Read about TU softball’s latest dominant doubleheader. Page 8 DegreeWorks

WEEKEND WEATHER works for you Today New DegreeWorks program 58° aims to make advising easier Liz Syson 31° Contributor Saturday The rollout of My Taylor University 52° Degree heralds an end to stressful hours of pouring over course lists, 30° adding up credits and scouring grad- uation requirements for tiny but vital Sunday details. This degree audit program, made available on Thursday, March 59° 16, allows students to see their degree requirements and current progress 42° at a glance. “For quite some time, there’s been dissatisfaction among students with

the whole advising process,” said Ed- Screenshot provided by Katelyn S. Irons FOLLOW US win Welch, director of institutional DegreeWorks hopes to simplify advising by moving the process online. research and associate registrar. “We the way academic advising sessions feature, which allows students to cre- expects the Physics and Engineering @TheEcho_Taylor average that we have to return 50 per- are carried out. ate four-year plans, is included in the Department to continue using iG- @TheEcho_Sports cent of (graduation) applications be- “It allowed me to work quickly program, though it is not as well-de- rad until the four-year plan feature cause of errors.” with my advisees to determine where veloped as the audit features. Accord- of My Taylor University Degree is ful- they were in their degree program(s) ing to Welch, it should be ready for ly functional. and to figure out which classes they use by fall 2014. My Taylor University Degree is “With DegreeWorks han- should take,” said Tom Nurkkala, as- Students in the Physics and Engi- available to all students and faculty, Facebook.com/ dling the details of degree sociate professor of computer science neering Department have previously though due to FERPA laws it will not TaylorUniversityEcho and engineering, who used the sys- used a program called iGrad for advis- be available to parents. Students and progress, my hope is that tem last fall in a pilot group. “With ing and for creating four-year plans. faculty included in pilot test groups there will be more time for DegreeWorks handling the details of This system, originally designed by have given enthusiastic feedback. communication, vocation- degree progress, my hope is that there Ken Kiers, department chair and pro- “It’s awesome,” said junior Kayla will be more time for communication, fessor of physics, was further devel- Gotha. “It’s really convenient.” al advising and mentoring vocational advising and mentoring oped by Nurkkala and his Software The project has been in progress CONTENTS during advising sessions.” during advising sessions.” Studio students during the spring since January 2013 and has included The program, which updates data and summer of 2013 and was used as extensive testing, pilot groups and every 24 hours, includes a color-cod- the primary advising tool in the Phys- training for advisors. The registrar’s News...... Pg 1, Pg 2 Welch hopes that the new program ed list of which courses fulfill which ics and Engineering Department last office is still working out details in the World & National...... Pg 3 will cut down on those errors by al- requirements, a GPA calculator and semester. program’s function and invites stu- Life & Times...... Pg 4, Pg 5 lowing students to see clearly all of a “What If ” feature. Students can Unlike iGrad, My Taylor University dents to email [email protected] A&E...... Pg 6 their requirements before the time use the “What If ” feature to see the Degree accesses the university’s offi- with any errors they may discover in Opinions...... Pg 7 comes to submit graduation applica- exact requirements of a potential cial database to track which cours- their audits. Sports...... Pg 8 tions. The system should also change change in major or minor. Another es students have completed. Kiers TheEchoNews.Com

NEWS STORIES, PHOTOS AND VIDEO QR READER Scan with QR reader Scan by QR Code City The library has added a phone charging station with eight adapters into the main floor of the building, which will serve to increase the frequency of students’ use of the facility, as well as its overall effectiveness.

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TSO is composed of a variety TSO continued from page 1 of very unique organizations. Juniors Kehlay Dunah and Cory Learn about each office and Chea, the new Student Body President ONLINE (SBP) and Student Body Vice Presi- contact the current president dent (SBVP), will hire the non-elect- for more information. ed presidents that will comprise the TEASER executive cabinet, alongside Dunah, Office of the Student Four the hope Chea and the Executive Secretary. Taylor alumna Julie Hedberg went to Body President: The new presidents will then hire Haiti expecting to work with children in Builds relationships with members of their individual cabinet. orphanages. Instead she ended up listening the student body and While student involvement in SBP/ to the children’s tales of abuse—and rescuing them from their situations. Monday communicates between students and SBVP elections was low, both in voting administration. Headed by Bri Leever numbers and candidates, steps have (SBP), Jake Owens (SBVP), and Noelle been taken to insure that it won’t be Dean of Students Skip Trudeau Smith (Executive Secretary) a possibility for other TSO positions. believes that TSO provides a great Media and “I should have been sending out way for students to get involved on Marketing Services: emails back in January, getting peo- campus. ple back into it (SBP/SBVP elections), “It’s not the only way (to get in- Serves Taylor by using trying to get everyone to have an in- volved) . . . and I think students should media to advertise and terest,” said current SBVP Jake Owens. be really careful that they choose market TSO events across campus. “We kind of got a late start on it .” wisely what they get involved with Also publishes News of the Day. Head- The job fair is TSO’s attempt to and student government is one of ed by Christian Kiedrowski. drum up interest in cabinet positions. those good ones,” Trudeau said. Integration of Faith “This was the first year we’ve Dunah and Chea are excited to

and Culture (IFC) ever done the fair,” Owens said. “Bri Photograph by Tabitha Hillebrand see what people will bring to TSO Programs: (Leever, current SBP) and I are try- MESA is just one of many TSO cabinets looking to hire new members. next year. Facilitates campus-wide ing to come up with a way that this “We’re really excited about building discussions about art and faith. Work continues to happen after we’re other conflicts. senators for this upcoming year. this team for next year because we’re to bring different films, concerts, art- gone. If it happens more than once a “Any time a Taylor student has an While TSO offers events for stu- going to get to spend a lot of time to- ists and lecturers to campus. Headed year, people start knowing about it, opportunity to travel abroad, that re- dents, there are a great deal of extra gether, just making events or talking by Lizzy Rand. and that’s when opportunities pres- ally is part of their education,” Austin benefits to being a member of the or- about student needs,” Chea said. “It’s ent themselves.” said. “We (occasionally) hire students ganization, according to Neuhouser. a really great environment and I know Global Engagement: While the fair turnout was lower for just a semester. It’s not ideal, but “My leaderships skills have grown it will be awesome next year.” Aids students in learning than Owens and Leever had hoped, it’s not ideal for that student either. through my work with TSO,” Neuhous- For more information on cabinet about the global commu- they’re confident that they did the Generally, we want to hire students er said. “However, I think the most positions, contact the current pres- nity. Organizes World Re- best they could for the first fair for the whole year.” important thing that I have learned ident of the individual organization. ligions Week. Headed by Corbin Sallis. they’ve hosted. Senior and Student Senate Pres- from being a part of TSO is how im- Applications can be accessed through According to Austin, TSO employed ident Jeffry Neuhouser noted that portant it is to work with a team of the myTaylor Student tab, under Stu- Leadership around 112 people this year, but this past year boasted the biggest sen- people who support you, love you dent Quick Links as “Student Leader- Development Cabinet: those numbers fluctuated through- ate in Taylor history; however, they and will be with you through thick ship.” The deadline for applications is Encourage students to out due to study abroad trips and are still looking to hire three more and th i n .” Wednesday, March 9. learn about Christian leadership through several different opportunities. Organizes National it will allow the presence of technol- exploring new information technol- Leadership Conference. Headed by Dead phones are no more ogy to further accent learning. ogies that serve students and faculty,” Tom Rutzen. “(The) transition will, I believe, Bowell stated. Multi-Ethnic Student Zondervan library adds new general increase in technology that give us increased momentum for Association (MESA): phone charging station the library has seen over the past few semesters, specifically in the Represents the different Patrick Hubbard way that it can affect students’ learn- ethnic groups on cam- Contributor ing experiences. pus and create conversations about “The library seeks to be a place different cultures. Hosts Mosaic where learning happens—whether Night. Headed by Cory Chea and Ca- Homework motivation isn’t all that through a group working in a group sey Chang. lags during a long study session at the study room or someone working solo Student Senate: summer library; just as students sometimes at a single carrel,” Bowell claimed. A forum where students need an extra boost, so do their dying “Our key charge as librarians is to as- can voice their concerns phones. Thankfully, the Zondervan sist with connecting people to quality blackboard and have them communi- Library and Taylor IT department are information that they need, and that cated to the TSO Executive Cabinet making efforts to integrate different assistance can take a variety of f or m s .” and administration. Headed by Jef- technology into the library to prevent With the arrival of so many new fry Neuhouser. this from being a problem for those technologies, Bowell wants students details • Completely online classes Office of Finance: hard at work. to know the library is continuing to • Span the summer term (5/27 - 8/15) The library has added a phone supply printed books, but that its Manages the TSO budget, charging station with eight adapters services are not limited solely to the • Register through TOWER along with payroll, and facilitates into the main floor of the building, rental of paper materials. He pointed your fall classes conversations among stu- which will serve to increase the fre- out that there are nearly four times • $350 per credit hour dents regarding finances. Headed by quency of students’ use of the facili- more digital resources than physi- Brandon Tereshko. • No registrar approval needed ty, as well as its overall effectiveness, cal ones, and that things such as eB- Student Activities according to Dan Bowell, universi- ooks are a viable option for growth Council (SAC): ty librarian. and learning. Organizes a number of Along with the addition of phone “The library must keep aware of fun event for the Tay- stations, the library has also recently technologies that can deliver quali- lor community including Nostalgia added sets of lockers from which stu- ty information effectively to support courses Night. Headed by Chelsea Williams. dents may charge their phones near teaching and learning,” Bowell said. BIB110 ECO201 HUM230 PHP200R the front desk, although these have The scheduled movement of the BIB210 ECO202 IAS110 PHP402 Inter-Class Council only found limited success. Addition- Educational Technology Center BIB313 ENG110 MAT110 PSY110 (ICC): ally, most tables in the library provide (ETC) into the library marks a new CAS110 ENG230 MAT120 PSY200 Builds community for USB charging ports. The library also stage in Zondervan’s technologi- CAS120 HIS124 PHI413 REL313 each graduating class provides eBook readers and laptops cal journey and has the potential to COS104 HIS125 PHP100 SOC220 through a wide variety of events. for students to use. make the library even more relevant Headed by Jason Koh. “These . . . ‘power-related’ experi- to the academic efforts of students. ments represent small efforts to make However, the decision to implement Intramurals: the library inviting, functional and an new charging accessibility and ease Overseas all aspects of in- effective place for students to study of electronic use to students was not tramurals at Taylor. Head- and learn,” Bowell said. in response to the relocation of this more info ed by Heath Moser. Bowell is optimistic about the service, according to Bowell. Rather, online.taylor.edu/summer In The Loop Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday BSU CONCERT, 4-11:30 ACT:S LINE DANCE, SUNDAY NIGHT CAPTURE BEAUTY LAP SWIMMING, 12:15- CCO OPEN HOUSE, 6-10 THE FANCY PARTY, p.m., Student Union 7:30-11 p.m., Zondervan COMMUNITY, 8-9 WEEK: KICK OFF, 1:15 p.m., EAW Lap Pool p.m., Student Union 6:30-8 p.m., DC Alspaugh Parking Lot p.m., Rediger Chapel 8:15-9:30 p.m., Rediger East Auditorium Chapel Auditorium My problem is with Christian power struggles—the way they lead to further division and the way the backlash is often absorbed by the most vulnerable and marginalized.

Clouded vision 3 ThWeEchoNews.comORLD & NATIONAL April 4, 2014 FRIDAY the return of Cold War-era tensions. Senior Morgan Williams admit- Evicted ted that being banned from the or- phanage was difficult for her team The story of the Russia on several levels. Although they did spring break team not feel personally threatened or nervous about the rest of the trip, it Abigail Pollock was a shock to see the government World & National Editor intervene for vague political rea- sons. According to the Jurgensens, For most of us, the news of war and this incident felt significant because politicians is far removed from daily in 15 years of working in Russia, they life—information relayed to us from have never before been kicked out a distance. of an orphanage. But sometimes headlines hit us head on. This was the case for the Spring Break Missions Russia team, which The team was forced was forced to change their plans upon their arrival in Russia. The Russia trip to leave the orphanage is designed around ministry to Rus- facility without warning. sian orphans, and led by April and Jim Jurgensen, founders of an orphan care ministry called the Boaz Project. To accomplish this, the team was divid- ed into two groups and assigned to For the rest of the week, the VCH spend the week at the SES rehabilita- group joined their teammates min- tion center and VCH (Vladimir Chil- istering at the SES rehabilitation cen- dren’s Home) orphanage, respectively. ter. They did service projects on the On Tuesday March 25, their sec- facility grounds, ran Bible lessons Photograph by Jason Koh ond day, a caretaker at the Russian with Boaz Project-designed curric- The Russia team spent a week with children at a Russian rehabilitation center. orphanage reported the team to the ulum and spent as much time as government. The team was forced to possible with the children. Despite also encouraged the team to focus on “You have to embrace the cul- to experience Russia outside of ste- leave the orphanage facility without their time at SES, many of the Taylor building relationships, rather than be ture for what it is, because it’s been reotypes and to see the way Russians warning, and although they re-sub- students struggled with disappoint- distracted by the incident or let it af- shaped by their political and social partner with God in their nation. At mitted documentation to the Russian ment and even disillusionment over fect their view of the Russian people. history,” Williams said. the same time, the team returned Department of Education, they were the forced changes. “The everyday person can’t do a with a lot of heavy questions and the not allowed to return for the duration “Most of us were sad,” Williams lot to change their political situation, struggle of trying to reenter Taylor of the trip. said. “We had already met the kids but it doesn’t make them less of a per- life without forgetting or minimizing The cited reason for this eviction (at VCH), we had known their faces “I encountered a lot of Russians son. I encountered a lot of Russians their experiences. was the American citizenship of the and names, and then the chance for who were very kind, who who were very kind, who love Jesus “There was no turn-around time Taylor team members and the current more relationship was completely love Jesus and want to serve and want to serve him, and who care between returning from Russia late rocky political relationship between taken away. There is so much incon- about the lives of orphans.” Sunday night and going to classes the United States and Russia. The two sistency in the lives of these kids al- him, and who care about This was a comfort to students who on Monday. What do we do with countries have been at odds over the ready, and we had said that we would the lives of orphans.” spent the week forming relationships what we experienced, and saw, and future of Ukraine’s government since be there all week, and then we weren’t with the children at the rehabilitation are broken up about? How do we popular protests chased then-Presi- able to b e .” center and then were forced to say talk to people about these things?” dent Yanukovich from power. Russia’s The Jurgensens pointed out the way goodbye. The team had the chance Williams asked. annexation of the Ukrainian region the incident highlighted the power- of Crimea and the presence of Rus- lessness of orphans, and the way that sian troops massed at the Ukrainian vulnerable people are the first to suf- THE BIGGER PICTURE the evangelical community to retract. How sponsors who dropped their border have caused speculation about fer the consequences of politics. They Many evangelical leaders claimed sponsorships asked for “their children” So much happens outside Taylor, the decision represented the spiritu- back after World Vision changed its but what does any of it have to do al demise of World Vision. mind, as if a child is just a commodity. with you? The world can seem like “You cannot undermine biblical au- The response of the evangelical an overwhelming web of stories, thority, and trivialize perdition and community was not about unity, ser- and this column will help you find its blood-bought remedy, and expect vice to the poor, or love. your place inside it. Sit down with to maintain a vibrant spiritual base,” It was about power. me as we explore the bridges that said evangelical pastor John Piper. Christianity has gotten very good connect us to the rest of the world. The Assemblies of God, one of at culture wars, inside and outside America’s largest and fastest-growing of the church, and they know how denominations, urged its members to leverage their influence. First and to consider dropping their financial most obvious is the economic influ- Clouded support for World Vision. More than ence—World Vision’s support base is 2,000 children sponsored by World primarily evangelical, and money is a Vision U.S. had been dropped be- powerful tool in shaping theological vision tween CT’s first reporting of the de- positions and interpretations. Never cision and Tuesday afternoon, and mind that innocent children were the Abigail Pollock social media was full of calls to end ones to suffer by having their spon- World & National Editor support for World Vision. sors suddenly revoke their pledge of Now, let me be clear—I fully respect financial support. Imagine sitting down to write a let- the right of individuals to act accord-

Photograph by Jason Koh ter to a child. A child who you have ing to their convictions. As a Chris- The rehabilitation center which takes in children before they are sent to an orphanage. supported, and prayed for—but nev- tian, you have the responsibility to er met. steward the resources God has giv- The response of the evangelical Imagine explaining to them that en you to the best of your ability. As community was not about unity, the bright future they were promised World Vision first pointed out, there service to the poor, or love. is over. That their access to food, edu- are faithful Christians on both sides TAYLOR cation and discipleship, their chance of this debate, and I believe there is It was about power. STUDENT HEALTH CENTER @ UPLAND HEALTH & DIAGNOSTICS to break the cycle of poverty and their room for a respectful conversation relationship with your family were to continue in regards to the issue of unceremoniously coming to an end. same-sex marriage. Why? Because American evangeli- The purpose of this article is not Moreover, Christian leaders know cals can’t handle theological disagree- to address the debate itself, but the how to use language to frame the ments within the church. appalling way the debate is being debate and villainize the other side. On March 24, one of America’s larg- handled. Suddenly, employing people in same- est relief and development organiza- My issue is not that individual sex marriages was no longer about tions in the world announced that, for Christians disagreed with World Vi- the understanding of marriage as an the first time, it would employ Chris- sion’s policy change. institution ordained by God, which tians in legal same-sex marriages. My issue is with the evangelical cul- is serious enough. The new policy World Vision, an evangelical NGO, ture machine and its calls to crusade. enacted by World Vision became in- location: employs 44,000 staff to reach approx- My problem is with Christian pow- stead a direct affront to the authori- The Taylor Student Health imately 100 million people around the er struggles—the way they lead to fur- ty of scripture and the validity of the Center is located at world. The fact that such an influen- ther division and the way the backlash cross, which threatened the salvation 1809 S. Main Street tial organization would reconsider its is often absorbed by the most vulner- of both the World Vision staff and the Upland, IN 46989 policy on same-sex marriage shocked able and marginalized. people they minister to. what we o er: many on both sides of this issue. Respect for human dignity should The Center o ers a Nurse Practitioner on The World Vision U.S. president prevent us from ever turning a per- site exclusively for Taylor students, along with some pharmacy and lab services included as Richard Stearns explained to Chris- son—rich or poor, Christian or part of the student health center fee. tianity Today that as a parachurch The purpose of this article non-Christian—into a bargaining organization, they sought neutral- chip for our own political, social or Sandy Wright, FNP, APRN-BC ity on divisive theological issues in is not to address the debate religious agenda. Adrienne Howard, FNP-C order to focus on uniting Christians itself, but the appalling way Self respect should keep us from additional services: in serving the poor. Stearns pointed the debate is being handled. abandoning a child we have pledged Additional services and specialties are also out that the change was not an en- to support, for the sake of making hours of operation: available to be billed to the student’s dorsement of same-sex marriage, a point or preserving our own per- Monday-Friday: 9am – 5pm insurance. Services o ered on site include: but was consistent with the way they ceived righteousness. (closed noon - 1pm) t#PBSE$FSUJöFE1IZTJDJBO4UBò handle other issues such as divorce And respect for God should keep t-BC4FSWJDFT and remarriage. How people in poverty, most no- us from questioning or even revok- Saturday, Sunday “We’re not caving to some kind of tably the children World Vision ex- ing saving faith from Christians we and Holidays: closed pressure,” Stearns said. ists to minister to, became pawns disagree with. PHONE These words would surely haunt in the theological game. How, in our Because if anything trivializes him when, a mere 48 hours later, attempt to regulate the moral and Christ’s “blood-bought remedy,” it is (765) 660-7520 World Vision announced that it was social norms of this generation, we our refusal to make theological divi- reverting back to the original position punish the very people Jesus told us sions secondary to the way of sacrifi- UPLAND HEALTH & DIAGNOSTICS on same-sex marriage. to serve. cial love which He calls us to. Accepting patients by walk-in and appointment The reason? Intense pressure from “Manual labor is something you can feel with your senses.”

Carpenter’s Hands tackles house build

4 5 LTheEchoNews.comIFE & TIMES April 4, 2014 FRIDAY Carpenter’s Hands tackles house build ASK SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Easter around Carpenter’s Hands and “In this case, we’re actually creating ANGELINA CrossRoads Missions something for a family in n e e d .” prepares to help out a needy While on a TWO retreat last fall, family in a unique way Carpenter’s Hands co-directors the world sophomore David Neel and junior Ask Angelina is designed to answer first world Clayton Orender schemed up the problems in hyperbole with satirical and Students discuss the In Haiti, Easter is celebrated main- Julia Oller crazy idea of building a home during sarcastic answers. The proceedings are not ways their cultural Easter ly by Christians, and many of the cel- Contributor the next school year. intended to defame or offend individuals or celebrations vary from ebrations revolve around church “I was thinking, ‘I don’t know how groups of people. So please, leave your sensitive Americanized traditions services. Get ready to raise the roof, or at least to build a house. I can’t do that,’” nature at the door and sit back for a laugh. “There’s no such thing as the Eas- a few walls. Orender said. ter Bunny,” explained freshman Naika Today and tomorrow, Carpenter’s Halfway through the semester, Lindsay Robinson Esperance. “In Haiti it’s more serious Hands is partnering with Cross- the two discovered that their goal Contributor and sad because they emphasize Roads Missions to erect the frame of was possible with the help of Cross- what Jesus went through.” a house for a family in need. Volun- Roads Missions. The food served and time spent in teers will construct the walls in the “It ended up being something God Dear Angelina, I’m a guy from Iowa Easter is just around the corner and fellowship during Easter play a sym- parking lot behind Olson and then just laid in our laps,” Orender said. and all the city folk here make fun of stores across the country are over- bolic role in the observance of the immediately ship the structure to The bulk of the work will be on me, saying that I don’t have “swag” flowing with chocolate bunnies, holiday. the house’s future location in south- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Car- :( How can I amp up my game to plastic eggs and other goodies. But “On Good Friday we have a special ern Indianapolis. penter’s Hands is looking for ap- show my friends, and the ladies, not every culture observes the holi- meal where we eat fish and rice and

Carpenter’s Hands is a branch of proximately 100 students to help Photograph by Mel Kerigan that I’m a pretty rad guy? day in the same way Americans do. white bean sauce,” Esperance said. TWO (Taylor World Outreach) that construct the walls. Schaar is also Clayton Orender and David Neel will lead volunteers on Saturday The global Christian community cel- “They have a service on Friday and completes manual labor projects looking for team leaders ages 21 to build the frame of house for a family in need. The last time I checked, corn is in ebrates Easter in many unique ways, after the service we watch ‘The Pas- in order to serve the local commu- and over who will be responsible for abundance, but it still isn’t cool. ADVANCING CAREERS IN and each culture has its own tradi- sion of the Christ’ or the Jesus movie.” nity. In the past they have repainted small groups of 5-6 students during So, here you have to make a tions and practices. And just like in America, many Hai- the Red Barn facility, cleaned local the build. “Manual labor is something Orender hopes that the students decision. You can stay that corn In South Korea, the holiday cele- tians who do not normally attend churches and built a bridge for Vic- you can feel with your senses,” realize they can be servants with pickin’, ax swingin’ farmer boy bration begins 40 days before Easter church will attend the Easter service. tory Acres farm. Schaar said. their hands, even if they’re just ham- from Iowa or you can be trans- HEALTH SCIENCES Sunday. The time before Easter week In Ecuador, the majority of the Brady Schaar, the graduate assis- “We’re trying to give (volunteers) But the build is about more than mering nails. formed into a hair-slicked-back is an opportunity to pray, reflect and country is Catholic, and many of the tant overseeing the ministry, helped the catalyst to do something just work. “We’re trying to give (volunteers) city boy with leather jackets in prepare spiritually. The IWU School of Health Sciences offers students the opportunity to expand knowledge in three with Taylor’s last house build in 2007 Schaar wants students to gain the catalyst to do something bigger every color available. “The most important thing is bigger than what they programs that are in high demand in health care education. Our programs provide graduate students the as a high school student visiting for could do on their own.” something more from the experi- than what they could do on their If you want to embrace your Io- preparation,” said junior Jae seok Heo. Youth Conference. Now he’s in charge ence than blisters. He hopes that af- own,” Orender said. wan side, buy a pickup truck and opportunity for hands-on research and clinical experience in state of the art classrooms for an engaging Heo attends a Methodist church “In Haiti it’s more serious and of Carpenter’s Hands and values the ter the project is finished, students learn to play the guitar. Gath- learning experience that is essential to success. and explained that small churches sad because they emphasize creativity and sense of accomplish- can reflect on what they took away No prior construction experience er some blankets and serenade lacking enough funds to celebrate what Jesus went through.” ment that comes from making some- Seeing the evolution from uncut from the outreach. Schaar calls the is necessary to participate. Those the ladies underneath the stars Easter will combine resources with thing out of nothing. logs to a completed frame in a matter concept “service learning,” defining interested should email Neel and in a rusty Ford. Let’s see who has other small churches to celebrate the “When you have some kind of re- of hours is a change from the weeks- it as outreach that runs deeper than Orender at [email protected] game then. Even the city girls will Master of Public Health holiday. pair project, you’re fixing something long projects and mental strain stu- community service to include intel- before Saturday so they can be added be drooling. The MPH program prepares students for a career where they will “Korea has a lot of churches and that’s already there,” Schaar said. dents undergo. lectual engagement. to a team. If you desperately want to address the complex health problems of 21st century households, all the churches gather together,” country’s Easter traditions stem from change to fit in, then you have to communities, and organizations. This 45 credit hour generalist degree Heo said. Catholic tradition. Easter in Ecuador lose any traces of hick. You might will prepare students to influence public health on a local, national or Through combined fellowship, is more about symbolic celebration. even have to hide your plaid shirts global level. churches worship and share meals “There’s Holy Week, special mass- for awhile until people associate together. On Good Friday, Christians es and yummy food,” said junior Gaby Marion, Indiana them with your hipster side rather come together for a service to remem- Benenaula. One of her favorite tradi- than your farmer side. Buy a long- Occupational Therapy Doctorate ber and share testimonies. tions is during Palm Sunday, when board and Raybans. You will also “We are very serious,” Heo said. “We people sell palm branches in the need to visit the local barber shop Graduates holding a Baccalaureate degree or higher will be prepared to SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES write our sins on a small paper and streets. Spring Break Memories provide compassionate, creative, ethical, and evidence-based services and get a modern pompadour— nail it to the c ro ss .” Ecuadorians retell the Easter sto- it’s the male craze on campus. in an increasingly diverse and technologically advanced world. Marion, Indiana On Easter Sunday, the mood of ry through reenactments and spend The Taylor Symphony Orchestra Grab some hair gel while you’re Marion, Indiana the service changes to one of cele- much of the week with family and traveled to Ireland to perform in out and plan on checking yourself bration with lots of music. Children friends, eating and celebrating to- universities, primary schools and other out in the mirror for at least half Master of Science in Athletic Training paint eggs and tape Easter-related Bi- gether in fellowship. community centers. an hour each morning. Lastly, slip 866-498-4968 ble verses onto the eggs to pass out to As Easter draws near and the pos- The Daytona Spring Break Missions team The Poland Spring Break Missions team Post-Professional spent their days on the beach in Florida, into some male skinny jeans, pair neighbors. For Koreans, this is a val- sibility of a sugar coma looms, ask taught English in local high Designed for students who are certified Athletic Trainers, the degree sharing God’s love with vacationers and with a dark gray button-up and ued method of outreach along with people around you how they cele- schools and churches. is a 33-hour, Post-Professional athletic training degree which provides indwes.edu homeless alike. you’re golden. Bye, bye, corn boy. participating in service projects in brate the holiday. Their traditions If the hipster option doesn’t suit graduate students with the knowledge and clinical education to the community. may change how you celebrate Eas- you, buy the largest pants you enhance their practice as certified athletic trainers. “Because of the helping of Chris- ter this year. find, drop them down to the floor, Primarily delivered online, but with a single two week on-campus intensive tians, a lot of Korean people love Eas- add some flashy high tops and a instruction session in Marion, Indiana t e r,” He o said. flat bill hat. What up, gangsta. Of course, you can always just find an Iowan girl who loves cows and gardens. Settle down and PASKILL STAPLETON & LORD OF THE #TaylorU’s raise those children of the corn. Date: 1.24.14 Client: Indiana Wesleyan University WEEK Dear Angelina, all the girls on my DCSchool R of Health SciencesECIPE wing have roommates for next year Contact: Kristin Higgins except me. Help! 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The Dominican Republic Spring Break Missions team split up your questions to Angelina at you go to a Christian school when small village. your Facebook feed is filled with into several occupation-focused ministry teams including [email protected] @baleighbugg: Breu Falls everyone. #rain @nathanwbaker: it’s our last #24atTaylor and a little bit of rain can’t Bible verses #TaylorUof #TaylorU medicine and education. #whitewater #tayloru #2breu stop our wonderful CREW! #tayloru #beststudents #ponchos Airband. Nothing like it. #MissIt Photographs provided by Facebook But “Noah” above all else is a massively spiritual film, not an anti-religious one. Each deviation has religious implications behind it that require thought and engagement.

‘Noah’ bobs around but ultimately floats 6 ThAeEchoNews.com &E April 4, 2014 FRIDAY Q&A: Drew Shirley The Echo interviews Switchfoot guitarist about recent tour, new Alex Mellen Copy Chief

Guitarist Drew Shirley has been a member of the band Switchfoot since 2005. The band re- leased their ninth album, “,” this January, and their accom- panying film of the same title has been showing at concerts since Septem- ber. Shirley is currently traveling with Switchfoot on their spring tour. youtube.com Echo: How are things going on your Guitarist Drew Shirley brings a rock edge to Switchfoot. spring tour? How has road life been? Drew: Super awesome. A big rock means that you take fire from people Drew: (We) play colleges quite of- We’re always going to come back to that didn’t make it into the album. Are show. No, it’s fun, it’s great, we’ve been who think Christians are close-mind- ten. It’s . . . pretty awesome, I think. that basis of relationship. there any sort of EPs or bonus materi- touring for a long time, and this is one ed and ridiculous, and sometimes that (The) college crowd seems to really get Echo: Which song in “Fading West” al that we could be looking forward to of those tours . . . it’s so exciting when means you take fire from other Chris- us. Our songs have some depth and . speaks to you most? from Switchfoot? you have a new record out and you tians who think that you’re not Chris- . . I think of our audience as a think- Drew: I really like the song “The Drew: Yeah, I think we are look- can tour it because (of) new songs; tian enough. It’s one of those fine lines ing audience, and people who actually World You Want” right now. That song, ing this Christmas to put something it breathes a new energy into the live that you just have to decide for your- are reading the lyrics, sort of thinking the lyrics are just really, really great and out with extra songs and bonus fea- show. We have . . . lasers. Got me real self. For me, I just thought it was kind about stuff along with us. And college prophetic. I think that “the world you tures. Something which, along with excited and feeling like a kid again. of exciting. audiences are always that way, and it’s want is just the world you want, you’re the movie, like a companion, would Echo: It’s been in the news recently Echo: What’s going on in your head always a great fit with the energy, too. making it” is a statement that puts all follow that (the movie ) . . . or maybe that protesters have been coming to when you’re at a concert with the pro- Echo: You’re a newer member to of us as people on the same playing songs that are in the movie but ar- some of your concerts. Have you ever testors outside? Does that affect how Switchfoot (the band formed in 1996; field, where we are enjoying the world en’t on the album. There’s quite a few experienced this before? you perform at all? Shirley joined in 2005). What is it like around us, and we all equally have the songs that are actually in the movie Drew: No, how weird, right? Switch- Drew: No, I mean, Jon had some in the band? responsibility of that. that we didn’t end up putting on the foot . . . It’s something that, I gotta say, really good things to say you can look Drew: Awesome. It’s like the broth- That song was sort of inspired by (record). But Switchfoot has a vault stirred a lot of good conversations, be- up on our website, and really I just ers I never knew I had, really. We (treat) our trip to South Africa. We saw a that’s like crazy big right now that’s all cause, you know, when that happens feel for the people in the crowds who each other like brothers. We kind of people there that were not rich and unreleased music. Some day soon, we you start really asking some deeper might have a weaker conscience or operate like brothers. In the band, of not powerful and wealthy and super gotta get some more of it out. questions like “Why are they here?”. . they might just get weirded out by course, it feels like brothers, so that influential and stars. But they were Switchfoot will be playing at Indi- . So we all looked into it, and Jon (Fore- it. I feel for those people more than sort of carries over. They’ll fight, then influencing their community in ways ana Wesleyan University’s auditorium man, Switchfoot’s founder and lead vo- (for) myself feeling weird about it, they’ll make up, and then they’ll have that we had never seen before. We tonight, with doors opening at 7 p.m. calist) went out there and tried to talk honestly. their quirks, and we’ll all kind of watch saw such a family atmosphere, and and the concert beginning at 8. Tickets to them. Echo: You’ve played at some other it and see like, “What are they going to in the kids we saw such a hope. are $10 in advance from the IWU box We have been open that we’re believ- college stops on this tour. How does do?” And then there’s an atmosphere Echo: I heard you recorded a lot of office or iTickets.com, and they will be ers in our band. And sometimes that that venue differ from other places? where it’s like, “Well, we’re together.” songs for your last album “” $12 at the door. Better than the book the film does differ from the book version at several key points, the changes make the transition to the “Divergent” is a screen much better visually. Several worthy adaptation of the book’s dialogue heavy scenes were changed to include more ac- Katelyn S. Irons tion and allow for more interesting Science & Tech Editor visual elements. Since the book re- lies heavily on Tris’ narration, this Despite being touted as the next was an allowable change for the “Hunger Games,” “Divergent” tran- transition. scends the comparison and goes be- The movie has very realistic CGI yond expectations. While keeping and special effects. The scenes with the themes of dystopia and a showing the crumbling ruins of plucky heroine, this movie portrays Chicago are particularly believable.

movie.ie its characters well and leaves its au- Throughout the movie, “Divergent” Russell Crowe is the title character in “Noah.” dience hopeful and courageous. tends to make its CGI a very natural The dystopian action film, based experience, which is unique in the on book one of the trilogy by author action-film genre, where more ex- ‘Noah’ bobs around but ultimately floats Veronica Roth, follows 16-year-old plosive and surreal effects are typi- Beatrice “Tris” Prior. Tris (Shailene cally used. aspects of the story not found in the And when we see the wickedness of Woodley) lives in a futuristic Chica- The other thing that makes “Di- original story—but are relative to humans who have disobeyed such as go, where the populace is divided vergent” stand out is that it kept the both biblical and extra-biblical texts. merciful God, we begin to understand into factions categorized by specif- undercurrent tone of morality from To some this will come off as why Noah can only see judgment. ic virtues: Abnegation (selflessness), Roth, a Christian writer. One exam- New biblical epic is flawed strange and even blasphemous, es- Jennifer Connelly matches up Amity (kindness), Candor (honesty), ple of this is in a scene that shows but is thoughtful storytelling pecially since “Noah” is directed by a well with Noah as his wife Naameh. Dauntless (bravery) and Erudite (in- one of Tris’ biggest fears—going too self-proclaimed atheist. But “Noah” There’s a wonderful scene where she telligence). When it comes time for far too fast in her relationship with David Seaman above all else is a massively spiritual and Noah debate the goodness and Tris to be tested to see which faction the tall, dark and mysterious Four A&E Editor film, not an anti-religious one. Each wickedness in each of their children, she fits in, she finds her results are -in (Theo James). The movie emphasizes deviation has religious implications playing with the themes of God’s mer- conclusive: Divergent. This is means in a positive way that is seldom seen Forget everything you learned in Sun- behind it that require thought and cy and judgment. It’s through her in- that she cannot be categorized into from Hollywood that she retains her day-school about Noah. Dark, violent engagement. cites and the pleadings of Emma just one faction and is considered purity in her relationship. and at times disturbing, the new film So “Noah” has its mind in the right Watson’s well-drawn character that dangerous by the government. “Divergent” is a perfect action “Noah” has the Old Testament hero place, and it raises tough and serious Noah begins to see the good that God Tris chooses to leave her family movie. From fast-paced scenes to the carrying out God’s orders in a not-so- questions that set it apart from most has also put in man. in the altruistic Abnegation faction blossoming romance between Tris pleasant fashion, a far cry from the blockbusters. But how is the film pro- A few conceptions to clear up: many and join the brave and sometimes ex- and Four, the film combines genres gentle Noah of your childhood. duction-wise? “Noah” is not a perfect have said God is not named at all in treme Dauntless. As she struggles to fit to draw in a wide audience. While Yet director Darren Aronofksy’s film. Some parts, especially the battle the film. Not true; Noah and others, in with this new clan, Tris learns that there are some dark scenes, the mov- telling of the Genesis flood narrative for the ark, feel like a video game. A including the villains, constantly refer the infamous Jeanine Matthews (Kate ie gets its hope from the lighthearted contains deeply spiritual themes and third-act fight scene feels forced and to “the Creator.” This is not a cop-out; Winslet) is planning to overthrow the moments of comedy and the camara- thoughtful storytelling—all too rare predictable. For a movie that takes big it makes sense that those before the current peaceful government and put derie of the Dauntless members. This in today’s Hollywood films. risks with the Noah story, it’s a shame flood would not have a name for God. a bounty on the heads of the divergent. movie is definitely not made for kids, “Noah” follows the basic struc- it didn’t do the same with the Holly- It’s best to view “Noah” more as an Fans of the book will be pleased or delicate adults, with scenes of in- ture of the account but expands on wood formula. allegorical parable than accurate ac- with the movie adaption. While tense violence and suspense. it for narrative effect. Every addition Visually, the film is astounding. The count. It takes many liberties with I found points in some way to God; “springs of the great deep” are impres- the story, but like Tolkien’s “Lord of Aronofsky has stated he used the Jew- sive, truly meant to be experienced on the Rings” or Lewis’ “Chronicles of ish tradition of “midrash,” which fills the big screen. My favorite scene in Narnia,” it presents themes and sym- in the gaps of biblical narrative. This the whole film was an extremely well bols that always point to a spiritual is the story of Noah that comes from done time-lapse of the creation story. presence. Some parts are admitted- the actions of Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel In around two or three minutes, a tale ly bizarre, but ultimately I believe and others before him. we have heard many times is told in the messages “Noah” presents over- Do not see “Noah” if you want a tru- a fresh new way that pushes bound- come the narrative flaws. This is by ly accurate depiction of Genesis 6-9. aries and commands the audience no means a film that undermines The Nephilim, giants of the Bible think about the story in a new light. the Christian faith; in the hands of who are supposedly the offspring of Russell Crowe has an earthy pres- an atheist director, it examines that humans and angels, are portrayed as ence as Noah. Crowe plays Noah as faith and provokes deep discussion six-armed rock beings who help build a man convinced that mankind has from timeless questions related to the ark. Other aspects, such as mys- fallen too far. Only a flooding of the God’s presence. cinemotions.com tical snakeskin and glowing stones world can renew what came before Shailene Woodley as Tris awaits her class in “Divergent.” supposedly from Eden, are important man’s fall, Noah convinced himself. Taylor junior Sam Bolds appears in the bottom left corner. Don’t feel bad for a red one, Purple plates feel no omission But the white plate should be special A true Taylor tradition.

A poem of lament and hope 7 OTheEchoNews.com PINIONS April 4, 2014 FRIDAY That being said, I believe that the put pressure on women who partici- valuable time and energy currently pate in pornography and other activi- Overstating the obvious being spent by ultra-equality femi- ties that further propagate the notion nists, and even by some traditional that a woman is a sexual object rather Joe Friedrichsen for women in education and em- roles in the military, and being per- feminists, on issues that do not effec- than an actual person. This pressure Contributor ployment. These objectives are most mitted to play alongside men in the tively address the root causes of gen- should be used, in conjunction with commonly pursued through lobbying NFL, regardless of the biological dif- der inequality, are counterproductive. traditional legislative means, in order Feminism may be overkilled efforts in order to influence govern- ferences between men and women. Instead, the focus of feminist efforts to help achieve true gender equality as a conversational topic. ment legislation. These types of feminist arguments for women. I am confident that I can speak for are ones that I strongly disagree with. I do not believe that all the As I mentioned earlier, the divisive- Feminism: You either love it or you most men on campus when I say that In making their case, ultra-equality controversy and division ness of feminist discussion among hate it. For many of you, especial- if one takes a look at this definition, I feminists will argue that, because the surrounding the ideas of the men and women is caused in part by ly guys, the latter is probably more do not believe that many (if any) ob- inequality is caused by a lack of oppor- the provocative and debatably inval- true. You’re likely wondering why in jections would be raised concerning tunity for women, they then should be so-called “mainstream feminist id arguments made by ultra-equality the world I would want to beat a dead these feminist goals. This then begs allowed to participate in the Nation- movements” are necessary. feminists. These arguments have led horse by addressing a subject that is the question: Are men who support al Football League so that they can to a misconception among men es- so commonly talked about, especially these goals then considered femi- be equal with men. The problem with should be placed on correcting the pecially, but also among women, that at Taylor. The reason for this is sim- nists? I would argue that such label- such an argument is that women will image of women in American society. mainstream feminism reflects these ple: I do not believe that all the con- ing is up to each individual’s personal never be “equal” with men in terms of In non-Western cultures (specifically controversial values, when in fact this troversy and division surrounding the convictions. biological makeup, just as men will in the Middle East), the stereotype of is not the case. ideas of the so-called “mainstream As for myself, I fully support the never be equal or the same as women. the “Western woman” is that she is I believe that most men and women feminist movements” are necessary. objectives of feminism. However, I It goes both ways. These matters of fe- loose and easy, over-sexualized and (especially here on campus) can agree In fact, I believe that the contention do not identify myself as a feminist male participation in the NFL and in highly objectified. Here in America, on the fundamental values of femi- can all be avoided with an injection simply because the label itself car- combat zones are not based on gen- we can see some evidence of that ste- nism, which in turn eliminates much of a small dose of pragmatism. ries with it certain negative conno- der inequality. Rather, they are a way reotype from the various billboards of the controversy surrounding the For our purposes, let us quickly tations within our culture. These of life produced from the very genetic picturing women with little clothes movement itself. Therefore, because define feminism: It is a collection of negative connotations are derived in makeup and biological differences be- on, the commercials on television the goals of mainstream feminism are movements and ideologies aimed at part by the contemporary activities tween men and women. Is there sexu- and the Internet promoting products not natural ideological barriers be- defining, establishing and defending of what I would generally categorize al inequality then? Yes. Is there gender through sex and through our films tween men and women, there is no equal political, economic and social as “ultra-equality feminists.” These inequality? No. It is important that we where women are often objectified. need for us to fight a battle that is al- rights for women. This includes seek- feminists argue for issues like wom- do not confuse these two terms by us- I believe that feminists (and this can ready won. Can we please all agree to ing to establish equal opportunities en being allowed to serve in combat ing them synonymously. be done by men or women) should finally lay this issue to rest?

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Designers Luke Secaur Matthew Morse Kendahl Baer Matt Walters Jeff Yoder Copy Editors A poem of lament and hope Chelsea Molin Helen Wilbers Wren Haynes Editor’s Note: This poem was received as a submission from the Habecker’s dog, Taylor. An anonymous group of students Advertisement Team collaborated and created this poem due to the higher count of white plates in the DC. The few white plates were infamous as the “lucky Manager - Sarah Muselman Abby Dyer plate” but that honor has been destroyed because of the increase in number. The following poem lauds the former hopes of acquiring Tyler Dresbach Tiffany Kidder a white plate and the now sadness because of the DC’s purchase of dozens, a move which has crushed the souls of many. Distribution Managers Alyssa Devries Alissa Deffenbaugh As a child growing up, Why ribbons here at Taylor? Demand less white plates henceforth Field day was the best, What could we really mean? the salt’s no longer salty Subscriptions Manager Nico Ramos Showing how you kicked a ball Think of colors in the DC for when everyone gets a ribbon Faculty Adviser Better than the rest, Bright plates of blue and green, the system is quite faulty Donna Downs Then ribbons started flowing Though Fiestaware is common The white plate is a ribbon • from 2nd and 3rd to last, There’s one above the rest First place, duly won The Echo aims to represent the views of diverse voices on Taylor University’s campus fairly and without bias and Not showing how your efforts The illustrious albino Too many white plates tarnish to be a vehicle of accurate and pertinent information to the student body. The Echo also aims to be a forum Were ever meant to last. The white plate is the best. the meaning, now undone. that fosters healthy discussion about relevant issues, acting as a catalyst for change on our campus. Student Journalists have published The Echo weekly since Soon pink and red and yellow The impact greatly lessened Pray look into your conscience, 1913, except for January term, exam week, and holidays. The Echo is a member of the Associated Collegiate Ribbon colors everywhere, When white plates all abound Your values and your heart Press and the Indiana Collegiate Press Association. Was some great meaning lost No one is very special, Find Truth in such a poem The Echo is printed by HNE printers in Greenfield, Ind. The Echo offices are in the Rupp Communication Arts Building. In a ribbon blue and fair? As you look out and around. Plate selection is an art. Please address all letters, questions or comments to: Your accomplishments diminished Think back to the beginning! Don’t feel bad for a red one, The Echo 236 W. Reade Ave. (765) 998-5359 No trophies to be lauded, Don’t let the mem’ry fade! Purple plates feel no omission Upland, IN 46989-1001 [email protected] Because “everyone’s a winner” The white plate once had meaning But the white plate should be special © Taylor University 2014 1st place was not applauded. Such glorious awe displayed. A true Taylor tradition. Courtesy of Marylou’s Facebook page

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Softball scorches through conference

8 TTheEchoNews.comROJAN NATION April 4, 2014 FRIDAY WEEKLY Baseball tied atop Crossroads League PREVIEW Baseball(18-12, 10-2)

Schedule 4/5 Grace (H) 1:00 p.m. 4/8 Spring Arbor (A) 2:00 p.m. 4/10 Spring Arbor (H) 2:00 p.m

Softball (23-8. 9-3)

Schedule 4/4 Bethel (H) 5:00 p.m 4/5 Marian (H) 1:00 p.m. 4/8 Grace (A) 3:00 p.m. 4/11 Goshen (A) 3:00 p.m.

Track and Field

Schedule 4/5 DePauw Invitational (A) 4/11 Indiana Little State Champ. (A) 4/12 Indiana Little State Champ. (A) 4/17 Anderson Invitational (A)

Women’s Tennis

Photograph by Josh Adams Senior lefty Eric Kartman pitched a complete game shutout in Taylor’s 7-0 win in game one Tuesday. Schedule 4/5 Davenport (H) 2:00 p.m. 4/11 Indiana Wesleyan (A) 3:00 p.m. Austin Kight Quintanilla singled up the middle to left-center off the bat of junior Brent commanded the Trojans’ offense, Sports Writer to break Kartman’s streak. Kartman Minta, and a sacrifice fly from sophomore going 5-for-6 over the two games struck out 14 of the 23 batters he faced Kevin Fahy, put the team up 6-0 heading with two walks, five runs scored Men’s Tennis he season continues to while only allowing one walk in his into the bottom of the fifth. The Trojans and a team-leading .543 slug- heat up for the Taylor seven innings of work. tacked on another run in the sixth, pro- ging percentage. Schedule 4/5 Davenport (H) 2:00 p.m. University baseball team “I felt that I was consistent mixing pelling them to a 7-0 victory. “Throughout the series, I did a 4/11 Indiana Wesleyan (A) 4:00 p.m. (18-12, 10-2). They closed up speeds and hitting locations,” Kart- The momentum carried over into good job of sticking to my approach a four-game sweep of man said. “It helps to throw strikes the second game, as Taylor scored 12 of staying in the middle of the field Tconference rival Goshen College (4- consistently because it allows me to runs off 14 hits while driving in 11. and swinging at good strikes in the Women’s Golf 19, 2-9) with 7-0 and 12-2 victories go deeper into games. The only thing With runners in scoring position, zone,” Moorehead said. “I was patient Tuesday. Over the series, the Tro- that I wish didn’t happen was allow- sophomore Jake West worked a full at the plate and waited to get in good Schedule 4/4 Saint Francis Invitational jans outscored the Maple Leafs 44-9 ing the one hit, but things happen count at the plate before pounding hitting counts. The guys in front of me 4/11 Battle at Blackthorn while posting a 1.011 OPS (On-base and our team made plays to keep us a ball to center field, driving in two in the order have also given me a lot Plus Slugging). locked into the ga m e .” runs and putting the Trojans on the of opportunities to drive them in so I The first game was marked by Offensively, the Trojans jumped out board. The Maple Leafs responded in owe them a lot of c re dit .” Men’s Golf an impressive performance on the to an early lead after the first two in- the bottom of the inning with one run The Trojans’ doubleheader with mound from senior Eric Kartman (4- nings. They worked the count at the of their own. But they could not hold Grace last night was cancelled due to Schedule 4/4 Saint Francis Invitational 3), throwing his first complete game plate to bring around five runs off the Trojans, who drove in 10 more rain, leaving TU tied atop the Cross- 4/7 NAIA Classic shutout of the season. The southpaw three hits. runs over the next five innings, cap- roads League standings with Mt. Ver- took a no-hitter into the bottom of Goshen held the Trojans scoreless ping the scoring at 12-2. non Nazarene. Taylor will play again the fifth inning until Goshen’s Jesse over the next two innings until a double Sophomore Danny Moorehead tomorrow at 1 p.m. as they host Grace. Softball scorches through conference

Steve Nafziger nine starters recorded at least one hit, Sports Writer and eight different players scored at least one run. Following a two-game split with Mt. Klebesadel finished out her com- Vernon Nazarene on Tuesday, TU soft- plete game, giving up just four hits ball improved to 23-8 on the season with no earned runs while striking iwth a two game sweep of Huntington out two batters. on Wednesday. Taylor took game two 5-2, holding “We played well as a team all last off a late sixth-inning rally by add- night,” said head coach Brad Bowser. ing an insurance run in the bottom “We had quality at-bats up and down of the inning. the lineup.” The Trojans recorded their first In game one, the Trojans overcame run of the game in the first inning af- a slow start to blow out Huntington ter a stolen base put freshman Anna Photograph by Josh Adams 12-4. The Foresters scored four runs in Gunderson on third. Gunderson lat- Senior Caitlin Vukorpa connects on one of her two hits in game one against Huntington Wednesday evening. the first two innings, but junior pitch- er scored on a wild pitch. Freshman the first game and once we got the er Hannah Klebesadel did not give up Morgan Allison also contributed in early lead I was confident that we another hit after that. the first inning with an RBI double. were going to play well,” Miller said. The Trojans scored all 12 of their The bottom of the second inning “I felt good and my pitches were mov- runs in the final four innings, high- consisted of good team play, which ing well, so that helped t o o .” lighted by a six-run fifth. Ten different included a double, a sacrifice fly and The Trojans have now won five of Trojans batted in the inning as they three singles to give the Trojans a 4-0 their last six contests with the one capitalized on five hits, marked by a lead. Taylor added one more run in loss coming by just one run to Mt. two-run double by senior Caitlin Vu- the bottom of the sixth on an error, Vernon Nazarene. korpa and an RBI single from sopho- which countered the Foresters’ two- “We just need to continue play- more Ashley Miller. run sixth. ing hard, stay humble and be relent- Freshman Alex Lovelace went 2-3 Miller’s no hitter was ruined in less with everything we do as a team,” with two RBIs and scored three runs, the top of the fifth inning by a one- Bowser said. “If we do that, good including a two-run home run that out single. Recording the complete things will happen.” gave the Trojans the lead. Also con- game, Miller finished with five hits, The Trojans will be back in action tributing two RBIs were freshman one earned run and five strikeouts. today in Upland as they take on Beth- Lauren Ehle, Vukorpa and Miller. All “I worked off the momentum from el in a doubleheader. Photograph by Josh Adams TU talks about the last few outs before the 5-2 victory Wednesday night.

Athlete of the Week The Echo Sports NEWS STORIES/ PHOTOS Tucker Fahlen QR READER Year Junior

Hometown Rockford, MI

Nickname Tuckdaddy or T-bone

The big dog. I love pounding drives down the Favorite club / shot fairway.

Funniest teammate Lars Olson

Favorite pump- up song “Put On” (by Young Jeezy)

Shot 76 and 78 in poor conditions last week. Key stat Named Crossroads League Golfer of the Week. Scan with QR reader Scan by QR Code City Photograph by Josh Adams