The Echo: May 9, 2008

World: Overzealous passions? Page 3 A&E: Water-logged Page 6 Opinions: Trouble in Israel HE CHOO Page 7 TMAY 9, 2008 ET AYLOR U NIVERSI T Y SINCE 1915 - VOLUME 95, NO. 26 Administration discussing fate of the union Originally used Science Center is currently Tay- was designed by Fort Wayne ar- as a dining facil- lor’s highest construction prior- chitect Orus Eash in the 1950s. ity that could hold ity, he said. The heavily windowed and a p p r o x i m a t e l y When President Eugene Ha- open floor plan architectural 600 people, the becker arrived at Taylor, the style is mid-century modern, Dome underwent Dome was not slated to be on inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, interior remodel- the campus master plan, he who is known as the found- ing once Taylor said. ing father of the style, Rediger built the Hodson “The University has had mul- said. Dining Commons tiple views about the Dome,” The Dome is under consider- in 1971. he said. “Our plan all along has ation as a historical landmark Currently, the been to take it down ... but (it for its unique architecture as Dome holds the holds) historical interest, and one of the few, if not the only, student union, the (we’re) taking a second look.” dome-shaped buildings in Indi- campus bookstore Cathy Wright, North Central ana in the modern style. and offices for field representative for the His- “In its current condition, Career Develop- toric Landmarks Foundation of it’s not worth saving,” Rediger ment, Taylor Stu- Indiana, joined two other visi- said. “The only reason to keep dent Organization tors from the organization who it would be for its original de- and Taylor World examined the building and met sign.” Photo by Andy Marston Outreach. with administrators. As the board of trustees dis- The current student union is architecturally inspired by modern architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Future campus “We weren’t really aware of cusses the campus master plan, plans also deserve the structure. We’re very in- Bedi said, the “historic legacy of BY CARISSA CHANG Places: the Taylor Dome. Provost Stephen Bedi cited consideration, Bedi said. terested in helping the college architecture and spirit of those CONTRIBUTOR This year marks the 50th functionality as a main reason The newest master campus preserve it (or) use it in a new who have gone before us” re- year of the Dome’s existence, for including the Dome in fu- plan shows a new academic way,” Wright said. main important. Representatives from the making it eligible to be placed ture building plans – or for de- building likely needed for the “The fact that it’s still here Still, the situation deserves Historic Landmarks Founda- on the register. molishing it. education and business depart- is important. The fact that the further exploration, Habecker tion of Indiana visited Taylor But the status of the building “Defining a new purpose ments, he said. building (has) lasted 50 years is said. University’s student union remains in question, and a dis- would be the first step,” he The board of trustees must quite amazing.” “There’s a lot of questions Monday to check out the new- cussion of the building’s future said. “What purpose would the also consider financial aspects Advancement official Wes that we’ll need answers to,” he est potential member of the is on the Taylor board of trust- Dome serve from a functional of repurposing the Dome. Rediger, who has researched said. “The issue has been raised National Register of Historic ees’ June agenda. viewpoint?” The expansion of Nussbaum the history of the Dome, said it and we’ll explore it.” Taylor seeking global ‘ring’ by 2016 Y EGUMI OHNSTON “If you think about the issues new global engagement centers ing 75 available spots per se- Photo illustration B M J by Timmy LIFE & TIMES EDITOR and problems that are facing and the many different non- mester. Huynh (the current) generation, al- Taylor study program options, “The reason is finan- To Taylor administrators, most all of them are global is- more and more students want cial,” Sommer said of the engagement means more than sues,” he said. to participate in a semester cap. “You’re Taylor stu- a “ring by spring.” “Because of the way things abroad. dents, but your money is Global engagement has be- are changing in the world to- This creates a problem, as going away from campus. come a campus buzzword, but day, we are ensuring the rel- the increase in students’ de- Even if it’s our program, administrators face hard deci- evance of a Taylor education for sires to study abroad is in ac- (the money is) going away to sions to reach their goal of in- the future.” cord with Vision 2016’s state- pay for things away from here. creasing student study abroad The push toward global en- ment about eagerness to send (75 a semester or 150 a year) experiences. gagement manifests itself partly students overseas, but Taylor is a number (the administra- Global engagement, accord- through Taylor’s study abroad limits how many students may tion) determines that the bud- ing to Chris Bennett, director of opportunities; Taylor students’ study abroad each year. get can handle. Students are the year-old Spencer Centre for participation in 23 semester- The administration has set a still getting financial aid (and Global Engagement, is moving long programs and numerous cap to allow only 150 students registrar services) even if the beyond the acculturation stage January term trips ranks the per year to engage in semes- money is going to pay the CCCU with another culture. school 14th in the country for ter-long programs away from abroad programs.” The goal is to move past just percentage of the student body Taylor’s campus. While simply allowing more stu- saying that students have had that studies abroad, according When Director of Off-Cam- dents each year to study abroad may life-changing experiences and to the Open Door Report con- pus Programs Heather Sommer seem like the best way to solve the prob- to be able to demonstrate a tan- ducted through the Institute for determines how many students lem of extra applicants than the cap allows, gible level of holistic develop- International Education. can participate in a program, the solution is not that easy, administrators say. ment, he said. With the emphasis on the she bases her decisions on hav- See Global, Page 2. Cinco de Mayo celebration Taylor sends 1,000 books to Nigeria CSS department and Zondervan help Bingham University BY STEPHEN GROVES them that would make a big dif- “They are just outside the STAFF WRITER ference,” CSS Professor Stefan capital, so hopefully they should Brandle said. “It is something have reliable electricity,” he Imagine Zondervan library very tangible for global engage- said. stripped of its resources. A few ment.” In their previous location, lonely books dot the shelves. Currently, Bingham is in the Internet connectivity was not Several outdated computers sit development process. It re- feasible because of its cost, at desks, but they shut down ceived its license in 2005 and Brandle said. sporadically due to power recently moved to a permanent Hopefully, a high-speed In- shortages. site near the capital of Nigeria. ternet connection will not cost This is Bingham University. “The university needs credi- as much at the new campus Bingham, located in central bility,” Brandle said, “and one of site. Nigeria, is in many ways simi- the ways they do that is through “This would allow us to com- lar to Taylor. It is a Christian books on their shelves.” municate with them if they had university, sponsored by the The books should ship by the problems with the computers, Evangelical Church of West Af- end of June. or we could even do video-con- rica. The college adheres to the Taylor is also sending a ship- ferencing lectures,” Brandle Photo by Timmy Huynh “integration of faith and learn- ment of up to 70 computers for said. The men of Penthouse – Samuel Morris Hall’s fourth floor – perform “the ing” philosophy, and its goal is the university. Bingham will use Brandle traveled to Bingham dance” in front of Swallow Robin Hall on Monday night, which was Cinco de to educate Christ-centered men the computers to teach comput- University in January 2007 as Mayo. and women to change society. er literacy to students, as well as a guest lecturer and technology They traveled all around campus with a root beer keg, hoisting people up But the school lacks the re- for research. consultant. for keg stands and parading in costumes in honor of this Mexican holiday. sources. “They will use the computers “When I was there, the com- The Penthouse tradition was begun in 2005 by 2006 graduates Andy Long The Zondervan Library and for just about everything they puter science department had and Chris Horst, along with seniors Drew Severns and Ryan Schmucker. computer and system scienc- can,” Brandle said. 10 books. It hurt to look,” he The friends had originally planned for the celebration to be a Morris Hall- es department are hoping to One of the largest challenges said. “My personal office library only affair, Schmucker said, but after a disappointing response, they took the change that. Students and fac- for Bingham’s technology de- is bigger than what they had.” keg on a truck and shared the celebration with the rest of campus. ulty are donating books in order partment is the inconsistency Brandle said he hopes to see This is the first year the Penthouse men had“ a posse” following them around to fill the shelves of Bingham of electricity and the high price future partnership with Bing- campus, Schmucker said.

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