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HEADLINES Candidate consideration Review results in Presidential candidate’s views on higher education. Page 3 Clothing tags and coffee bags program changes Social Justice Week speaker met the farmers who grew his Starbucks coffeePage 3 written by Chris Yingling and Julia Oller Graphic illustrated by matthew morse Co-editors in chief illlustrations provided by julian burford A moment for love center employee are also on the enhancement list. Although many of the additions are in the sciences, Moshier said the university’s commitment TOTAL to the liberal arts has not diminished. He said that CUTS STEM areas have grown beyond the capacity to adequately meet their needs. MONEY “We have to look at where the student demand is,” he said. “We have to find a way to help those 17.5 POSITIONS SAVED faculty in high-demand fields.” Taylor joins in the nationwide Student Development vision to see the love of Jesus on college campuses. Page 5 Majors phased out: Eliminating the paper version of the Odyssey -Economics/Developmental Economics student planner is one of the most immediate UPR $3.8 mILLION results within Student Development, which trimmed Parnassus in progress -Environmental Engineering nearly $300,000 from its budget. Students can still The annual literary journal will access an online version at taylor.edu/student-life/- be released March 3. Page 6 -Geography SIX AREAS (BOTH student-services. -International Business On-duty PAs will take some front desk hours PRE-UPR & UPR) starting in the 2016-17 school year. Either the Gerig We’re hiring a -Political Science or Breuninger front desk will close to create a single president desk between the two residence halls. -AA Justice Administration (online) -Academic Affairs One Taylor World Outreach community relations -AA in Liberal Arts (online) - saved 1.1 million position will be eliminated after Spring 2017. A plan - reallocated $707,000 to make up the loss has not been determined, but -BBA (online) Trudeau said that Taylor is not backing away from -Student Development its commitment to the community. “It’s a hill to climb, but one we want to climb and On Tuesday, university officials released the results - saved $296,000 will,” Trudeau said. of the University Program Review (UPR), a compre- - reallocated $30,000 hensive examination of every department at Taylor. Intended to prevent indiscriminately slashing the -Athletics budget in the event of a financial emergency, the -saved $360,000 UPR is projected to save $3.8 million over the next athletics How do you vote in a system this messy? Page 7 two to three years. -Finance and Business Administration The savings were projected to funnel into - saved $963,000 academic program enhancements and faculty/staff changes Trojans chop Foresters compensation increases. After the size and -reallocated $147,000 on Senior Day scholarship funding of the class of 2019 left a $1.5 -Advancement Bradbury sets freshman million shortfall, provost Jeff Moshier said UPR record in win. Page 8 funds won’t go directly to increased salary. - saved $122,000 “We wanted to give the UPR (funds) directly to the -Enrollment faculty,” Moshier said. “But we haven’t given up.” Future advancement efforts will shift from - saved $290,000 WEEKEND WEATHER buildings to scholarships and faculty/staff compen- - reallocated $80,000 sation in alignment with Strategic Directions 2026, a long-range university improvement plan. Today The review process began in the spring of 2014, when the 12 faculty on the Academic Stewardship Academic Affairs 33° Task Force (ASTF) determined the process for Enhance programs analyzing each area. They determined nine areas of Academic Affairs—the department with the most 26° focus, including mission fit, benefits and opportuni- visible changes—is also the department with the Track and Field ties, productivity and outcomes, external demand, most funds saved ($1.8 million) and most funds Cross Country Maintain internal demand and expenses. Faculty were given directly reallocated into programs and personnel data for all categories except mission fit and ($700,000). Most programs and majors were placed Programs Saturday into a “Maintain” category, meaning they will see no significant changes. Restructure Baseball 49° Six majors—economics, developmental economics, and Reorganize environmental engineering, geography, international Softball 36° business and political science—will be phased out Football once the students currently in those programs Soccer Basketball graduate. Several online majors will also be cut. Golf Sunday Also part of the “Phase Out” initiative is the Volleyball elimination of one music professor and one English Tennis 61° professor through retirement. Two full-time Spanish ENHANCEMENTS professor positions—one of which is tenured—are 35° being dropped with the potential to add other language options in the future. Athletics In his four years at Taylor, Moshier has never FOLLOW US 7 POSITIONS encountered an instance of removing a tenured Cuts to the athletic budget reach nearly $360,000, professor. While no official protocols are in place, in achieved primarily through the loss of one this instance the Faculty Personnel Committee will administrative position, a trainer position, a @TheEcho_Taylor Majors REORGANIZED listen to the reasons for termination in order to secretary position and the equivalent of 2.5 keep the administration accountable to professors. assistant coach positions. @TheEcho_Sports “This is all kind of new to us,” Moshier said. “This The UPR also categorized athletic programs OR ENHANCED: situation is very rare. . . . There are a lot of protocols into categories based on participation, competi- -Film and Video Production goes to Art that need to be worked out and this would be one tiveness, resourcing and connection to disciple- -Media Writing/Professional that could be added.” ship and the university. All track and cross country teams were placed in Facebook.com/ Writing/Communication > new department the highest-ranking “Enhance” category, denoting TaylorUniversityEcho -Theater goes to Music high participation and ranking. Baseball, softball, soccer, golf and tennis were placed in the interme- -New Environmental Science, Public Student diate “Maintain” category, proving that they meet Health and Sustainability Development basic participation and competition levels. development The lowest category, “Restructure and Reorganize,” @TaylorU_Echo department included football, basketball and volleyball. Basketball -Interdisciplinary Behavioral Sciences area changes and volleyball consistently lack high ranking standing while football requires additional facility space. -Professional Writing Graduate program With all of the shuffling pieces, from programs to benefits, which they determined independently. payments to personnel, Trudeau said that the most TheEchoNews.com After faculty completed their reports, the ASTF -Paperless Odyssey handbook dificult part of the UPR process has been saying reviewed the finished versions before sending them goodbye to people. While five of the 17.5 to the Dean’s Council last summer. Both groups -PA’s take over some suspended positions come from retirees, the submitted suggestions on the results and structure majority are from jobs that were either suspended of the UPR before submitting all recommendations front desk hours or not refilled. to the Cabinet in the fall. -Loss of T.W.O. student “We are saying (to the suspended personnel) SUBSCRIBE TO The cabinet voted on the final decisions after we’ll do everything we can to help you,” he said. sharing the UPR results with the department chairs development faculty If other areas open up as a result of UPR, those The Echo! of affected majors and faculty whose positions were leaving have top priority to apply. Terminated being removed. employees are given 15 months of employment to Print and electronic Even though the review results are complete, Skip carry them into next school year, when higher Trudeau, vice president for student development, Several departments will split up and merge with education application season begins. subscriptions available said the UPR process is far from over. other programs as part of the “Reorganize, Restruc- While the administration took care to minimize at bit.ly/echo-subscribe “Now we’ve got to implement (the results),” ture, Revamp” initiative. Film and media production personnel cuts, faculty members are pained that Trudeau said. “Don’t think we were announcing them will become part of art. Journalism, web communica- this was part of the UPR outcome. (Tuesday) and it’s over. Some of them are quick to tion and public relations will join professional writing “The faculty knew this day was coming, but implement and others will take two-and-a-half years to and communication to form a new department. that does not neutralize the sting,” professor of CONTENTS get to that point. We are not done with this.” Theater will move to the music department. sociology Michael Jessup said. “Community is News...... Pgs 1–2 No comprehensive plans exist for this process. Computer science will gain a new faculty member as part of the Taylor ethos—it is part of who we According to Moshier, each department is responsible part of the “Enhance” initiative. The behavioral sciences, are as a Christian university, so when one hurts, World & National...... Pg 3 for putting its recommendations into place and which include sociology and anthropology, will expand we all hurt.” Features...... Pg 3 reporting its progress to the appropriate dean. to include a greater emphasis on global studies. Administration has said the UPR is a work in While the timeframe for the changes has not been An additional position within health studies will advise process, and that while the plans are mostly set, Life & Times...... Pgs 4–5 specified, Moshier hopes to have most of them in medical students in locating internships and preparing there is still room for tweaking. A&E...... Pg 6 place by spring 2017, which will also be reflected in for post-graduate exams while a similar position will university catalogues, advertising and admissions. advise students interested in pursuing law. A lab Becca Robb and Cassidy Grom contributed to the Opinions...... Pg 7 manager, exchange student coordinator and writing reporting of this article. Sports...... Pg 8 Next week’s edition of “The Echo” will report faculty, staff and student reactions on the UPR. [email protected] For some here on Taylor’s campus, Manchester’s accident brought back memories of Taylor’s van accident in 2006.

Crash claims lives of three Manchester University students 2 TheEchoNews.com NEWS February 26, 2016 FRIDAY Make an informed decision Annabelle Blair about your summer job Staff Writer Camp comparison Anna Oelerich Contributor

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Four students stood expressing deep sadness over the ac- shocked him as well, raising memo- on the driver’s side, and three stood cident. President Habecker contacted ries from 2006. at the rear when Deangelo Evans al- Manchester’s president as soon as he He recalled how he processed his legedly hit the four students at the received the email about the accident own grief after Taylor’s accident. Ma- front with his vehicle, according to from Skip Trudeau, the vice president rylou said that at the time they almost Fox News. for student development. felt as if the accident was their fault. Nerad Grace Mangai, Brook Dag- The Habeckers said they immedi- The students and faculty involved in new and Kirubel Alemayehu Hailu ately began to pray upon hearing the the 2006 wreck had been helping to died on the scene. Israel Solomon news. set up for the Habeckers’ presidential Tamire was flown to Parkview Lu- For some here on Taylor’s campus, inauguration. theran Hospital in critical condition, Manchester’s accident brought back “In our own strength we’re never Fox News and Manchester Univer- memories of Taylor’s van accident in going to be able to wrap our arms sity said. The three other students 2006. Garringer said that for many in around it,” President Habecker said. returned to Manchester physical- the community, it was hard to ignore Both President Habecker and Ma- ly unharmed. the parallels between the two situa- rylou encouraged those who are Mangai was from Jos, Nigeria, while tions. He remembered the flood of grieving to ask for comfort and help Dagnew and Hailu were from Addis phone calls after the accident, and from others, especially through coun- Ababa, Ethiopia, according to the As- he expects that Manchester is hav- seling. President Habecker said that sociated Press. ing a similar experience. at the time of Taylor’s accident, he Evans faces three counts of operat- “The Lord was with us. We’re trust- had to seek help himself. ing a vehicle while intoxicated, one ing that the Lord is with the people at He referred to Isaiah 26:3, which count of causing serious bodily inju- Manchester (as well),” Garringer said. promises peace for those who un- ry and three counts of reckless ho- “They’re in our hearts, our prayers waveringly trust in the Lord. Presi- micide, according to the Associated and our thoughts.” dent Habecker said that the answers Press. As told on Taylor’s website, on to some questions may never be fully Many in the Taylor community have April 26, 2006 a van full of nine revealed, yet we have hope. been grieving alongside Manchester, Taylor students and staff was hit “We had the sense that other people

Used with permission by Manchester University especially those who were friends by a semi truck, killing five of the were helping (to hold) up our arms,” Three Manchester students who were visiting TU died Sunday. with those who died, according to passengers in the vehicle: Monica President Habecker said. “Other peo- Rachel McGregor, Gerig and Breun- Felver, Laurel Erb, Brad Larson, Bet- ple need to be a part of the process of Taylor grieves with Early Sunday morning, seven students inger assistant hall director. sy Smith and Laura Van Ryn. The holding up . . . (Manchester’s) arms.” Manchester as memories finished a visit with friends from Tay- “There aren’t words to express the other four passengers were left with Any Taylor student who is grieving of van accident return lor and Ball State, then headed back depth of grief,” McGregor said. “There major injuries. can seek counseling from Taylor’s home to Manchester University. are lots of students on campus who “(When I heard about Manchester) Counseling Center by calling (765) Natalie Nohr Three of those students never made are experiencing grief . . . who are feel- it was just disbelief, (thinking some- 998-5222 or through email at coun- Contributor it to Manchester’s campus. ing a huge amount of p a i n .” thing like) this can’t happen again,” [email protected]. According to Director of Media Both President Habecker and Marylou said, referring to Taylor’s [email protected] In The Loop Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 2 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. NSLC begins Salomie Cowboy Rabbit Hole Refugee Simulation Upperclassmen stu- University Singers Concert Swap Till You Drop Gathering dent portraits EULER SCIENCE MITCHELL CENTER ANDREWS, IN THEATRE READE CENTER THEATER LOBBY IWU ALSPAUGH “I followed my Starbucks coffee to Columbia, Dole banana to Costa Rica and apple juice to China.”

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ORLD & AT/ EATURES 3 ThWeEchoNews.com N F February 26, 2016 FRIDAY Candidate consideration Carrier Views on higher education 2. Governor John Kasich: right here in the U.S.” - Rubio higher education at state-fund- moves to • “Expanding charter schools—even • “We should let students repay ed colleges and universities in Joseph Johns though (Ohio’s) charter sector is their loans based on what they those states Staff Writer the most troubled in the country.” actually earn. The more you • Significantly cut the interest rate Mexico - Washington Post make, the faster you pay off your on student loans Republican Presidential Candidates: • Increase number of school vouch- loans. The less you make, the less • Support private college, with 1,400 Indianapolis jobs gone ers with public money to pay for strain your loans cause on your an emphasis on minority serv- private school tuition wallet.” - Rubio ing institutions Kaitie Christenberry • Performance pay for teachers. • Provide robust educational bene- World & Nat Editor • Evaluate educators by student fits for those who serve their coun- standardized test scores in math try by strengthening and protecting Indianapolis-based HVAC company and reading. the G.I. Bill’s Educational Benefits Carrier made the decision to move to • Dramatically overhaul school • Expand community service Monterrey, Mexico, taking 1,400 jobs district funding formula to Initiatives for Education plan with it. The transition is scheduled for give poor districts and charter through enlarging AmeriCorps, mid-2017 and should take three years schools more resources a group dedicated to serving to complete. communities through local Company president Chris Nel- charities, nonprofits, and faith- son released the news to workers based groups on Wednesday, Feb. 10. Nelson told • Make income based repayment employees, “This decision is diffi- simple and universal cult, and we recognize the impact

Photograph provided by Flickr user Gage Skidmore • Expand the American Opportuni- on employees, their families and ty Tax Credit to save middle-class the community.”

1. Donald Trump Photograph provided by Flickr user Gage Skidmore American families up to $2,500 Despite placating words, employ- • “We’re going to be cutting tremen- per year ees did not receive this news well. dous amounts of waste and fraud 5. Dr. Ben Carson: One employee left during the an- and abuse . . . but not services” - • “We have to reward teaching.” nouncement, as shown in the video Trump in reference to a question • “We need to start thinking about taken by an anonymous worker, while of whether he would cut programs new paradigms, such as virtu- others responded with outrage. • “I may cut Department of Educa- al classrooms.” Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett tion—Common Core is a very bad • Change the role of the Department and Chris Jones, president of the lo-

thing.” - Trump Photograph provided by Flickr user Gage Skidmore of Education to include a monitor- cal United Steelworkers, are confused • “Americans don’t know their roots: ing of institutions of higher educa- over this recent development. Hog- study your ancestry” - On the Issues 3. Senator Ted Cruz: tion for extreme political bias sett told The Indy Channel he plans • “How long do we think the U.S. • Promised to cut the Department of on corralling local, federal, and state can survive schools that pretend Education - Talking Points Memo Democratic Presidential Candidates: resources to aid workers affected by to teach while our kids pretend the changes. to learn? How can a kid hope to Indianapolis Business Journal re- build an American Dream when he ported Jones’ statement, “At no time hasn’t been taught how to spell the did we think this was a possibility.”

word ‘dream’?” - On the Issues Photograph provided by Flickr user Michael Vadon [email protected]

2. Senator Bernie Sanders: • All public colleges and universities should be tuition free • Cut student loan interest rates in half, from 4.32 percent to 2.32 percent • Students interested in work study programs should have a developed plan available to them through col-

Photograph provided by Flickr user IAEA Imagebank Photograph provided by Flicker user Gage Skidmore leges and universities • Supported the DREAM Act, or the 4. Senator Marco Rubio: 1. Hillary Clinton: Development, Relief and Educa- • “I want to pick up the high-skilled • Spend $350 billion over ten years on tion for Alien Minors Act—which vocational programs that our busi- a laundry list of priorities designed allows unlawful aliens to be eligi- Photograph provided by Google Images nesses are begging for; welders, ma- to bring the price of college down ble for higher education benefits Production of Carrier air condition- Photograph provided by Flickr user Gage Skidmore chinists, BMW technicians, trained • Incentivize states to offer “no-loan” [email protected] ing units will move to Mexico. Clothing tags and coffee bags How a T-shirt tag took Social of his favorite T-shirts, a Fantasy Is- country. After learning that most of of community and a relative wealth While Timmerman hopes people Justice Week speaker and land shirt which said “come with me the factory workers he met overseas of resources.” who hear and read about his experi- author around the world to my tropical paradise.” This shirt were originally farmers, he wondered Timmerman stresses the impor- ences will be affected in some way, inspired him to travel to the country why they had chosen to leave rural life tance of not only being aware of eth- he knows that he has been impact- Lindsay Robinson where this shirt was made—which for a factory job in the city. ical issues around the world and ed the most. Life and Times Co-Editor led him to Honduras. To do this, he followed his produce shopping consciously, but also stay- “I’ve held the cocoa farmers’ baby; He booked a plane ticket and spent around the world and chronicled ing involved in your local community. I’ve taught grandma how to throw a Some people use TripAdvisor to plan his trip hiking through the jungle, scu- those experiences in his book “Where This thought process led Timmer- Frisbee . . . and they’ve given me their a vacation, but author and Social Jus- ba diving and exploring the country. am I Eating?” One of his most impact- man to co-found a nonprofit called story,” Timmerman said. “They’ve tice Week speaker, Kelsey Timmer- Toward the end of his trip, he decided ful experiences happened while visit- “The Facing Project” which focuses shared their story with me, and I have man, used the tag on his shirt—a to visit the factory where his shirt was ing the Ivory Coast, following the path on strengthening communities in the this responsibility to share it .” decision that changed his life. made. While he knew the likelihood of the raw materials found in our Val- U.S. through art and storytelling. The Timmerman will be speaking on “I followed my Starbucks coffee of receiving a tour was slim, he decid- entine’s Day chocolates. non-profit provides a platform for art- Wednesday, March 2, at 7 p.m. in Eu- to Columbia, Dole banana to Costa ed to wait outside and see the place While the problem of child labor ists to tell the stories of their neighbors ler 109. Rica and apple juice to China,” Tim- and the people who worked there. in the cocoa industry has been well through their own artistic medium. [email protected] merman said. “I met a guy who was 25 at the time, chronicled by documentaries such as The experiences that resulted in- and he was about the same age as me,” “The Dark Side of Chocolate,” he won- spired his books, “Where am I Eat- Timmerman said. “Shaking the hand dered why parents were forced to sell ing?” and “Where am I Wearing?”, in of the guy who essentially made my their kids into slavery. which tells he tells the stories of the shirt, just seeing his face and learning Timmerman found that while people behind the products we buy the smallest little bits about his life, Western concern focuses on ways to every day. suddenly it got real that we are con- end child slave labor, it does little to Timmerman’s journey began after nected with the rest of the world and support farmers and their families he graduated from Miami University yet we know so little about the people who are facing problems due to a in Ohio with a degree in anthropolo- who produce our c l o th e s .” changing climate and the poor econ- gy. After four years of reading about Finding out where his clothes omy. Western help was missing the other places and people, he ached to came from turned into an obsession. root of the problem. see the world. Looking at the tags of some of his fa- While in the Ivory Coast, he met He saved up and took a six-month vorite articles of clothing, he decid- Solo, a modern-day slave. Solo de- trip to Australia, Thailand and Nepal, ed to go to Cambodia for his Levi’s scribed himself as worse than a don- living as cheaply as possible. After blue jeans, China for his favorite flip- key, because donkeys are actually fed. that, he worked as a scuba instructor flops and Ethiopia for another pair Timmerman hired Solo as his trans- in Key West, Florida, where he wrote of shoes. Timmerman chronicled his lator and tried to give him a chance about his traveling experiences. experiences in his first book, “Where to escape the cocoa farm, but was Timmerman’s hobby soon turned am I Wearing?” threatened with arrest by the farm’s into an occupation as newspapers Through conversations with people owner, who had formerly been his and magazines published his arti- on his travels, he realized the com- guide. He was forced to leave, but cles. He began a routine of saving up plexity of consumerism. wrote about it in his book. He still car- money, traveling and writing. While “It’s not just that all these people ries a little gold nugget he was given he admits that this way of life was ex- are being exploited or this (factory near that farm in his wallet. pensive, he loved every second of it. work) is a great opportunity,” Tim- “In my travels, I have been to some “In many ways, that was kind of my merman explained. “The truth is usu- of the poorest places on the planet . . . grad school,” Timmerman said. ally somewhere in the middle.” they have a poverty of resources but a While thinking about the next place Timmerman grew up in Union wealth of community,” he said. “In my Photograph provided by Kelsey Timmerman Kelsey Timmerman’s curiousity took him around the world where he met the facto- to go, Timmerman remembered one City, Ohio, a rural area, and loved the own life (in the U.S.), I’ve felt a poverty ry workers who make his clothes and the farmers who grow his Starbucks coffee. 4 LTheEchoNews.comIFE & TIMES OPEN MINDS, OPEN HEARTS The motivation behind self-sufficiency and advocacy for Social Justice Week Sudanese refugees. Michael Jessup, a sociology professor at Taylor, had Katherine Yeager Elisapana as a student. Contributor “Kenneth could be bitter. He has Social Justice Week lost so much—family members,” Jes- Monday marks the start of the annu- sup said. “Yet he’s always hopeful, FEB 29 MARCH 3 al Social Justice Week sponsored by he’s always joyful and confident that TWO’s Global Outreach Cabinet. This God is in the midst of South Sudan. year’s theme is “In Their Shoes.” His positive faith has really been an The theme is intentionally broad inspiration.” WED THURS to encompass the refugee crisis, Monday at 8 p.m., Global Outreach MON TUES consumerism and ethics in food and and Taylor Women’s Programming NES clothing. Students will have the op- will screen the “The Good Lie,” a film portunity to gain a deeper under- about Sudanese refugees emigrating DAY DAY DAY standing of where products come to America. This event is in the Great DAY from and how to take action without Room and open to all of campus. leaving campus. In addition, tangible Tuesday from 6:30-9 p.m., the ref- responses to the refugee crisis will ugee experience will come to Taylor 10:00 AM 6:30 9:00 PM 7:00 8:30 PM 8:00 9:30 PM be presented through speakers and through a simulation in Reade Center, a simulation of refugee life. led by Jessup and professor of Public Chapel with South Refugee Simulation Consumerism Swap Til You Drop “In Their Shoes promotes under- Health Robert “Bob” Aronson. Sudanese Refugees Reade Center Discussion with Alspaugh East & standing through the experiential “It is one thing to talk about an is- and tangible,” senior Global Outreach sue and another to experience it,” Jes- Kelsey Timmerman West co-director Gracie Fairfax said. sup said. “Students may get a little Euler 109 According to Fairfax, the goal is for freaked out. So many times, especially 8:00 PM students to see from another’s per- in the U.S., we have such closed-minded The Good Lie spective, “in their shoes.” Students ideas about refugees and immigration. are challenged to have open minds, We send missionaries out in the world, The Great Room open hearts and a willingness to be but now the world is coming to us.” uncomfortable. During the simulation, students Graphic by Isabelle Kroeker “Social justice and social respon- will be given a scenario, blindfolded The Social Justice Week schedule is full of events encouraging awareness and action. sibility were a big part of Jesus’ min- and led through a series of events em- istry on earth,” sophomore Global ulating the refugee experience. Stu- there is no righteousness when Alspaugh East and West. Students Cathy Weatherspoon will serve as MCs. Outreach co-director, Katherine Frit- dents interact with border guards and there’s oppression.” can bring clothing donations to the “This is a very tangible way that zeen said. “Besides loving him, caring receive “care” from aid workers. On Wednesday from 7:30-8 p.m. in front desk of their residence hall by students can make a difference by for your neighbor was Jesus’ greatest “It’s a conversation starter,” Aron- Euler 109, New York Times bestselling March 1, following guidelines in the being more conscious of the things commandment.” son said. “We’re a bit afraid to talk author and speaker Kelsey Timmer- Student Announcements. you are already buying,” Fritzeen said. On Monday, Sudanese refugee about issues related to social jus- man will speak on consumerism. At- For each item donated, students will As the week approaches, Fairfax and Taylor alumnus Kenneth Elisa- tice because we don’t want peo- tendees can grab a free cup of Abbey receive a ticket to trade for one item of and Fritzeen ask students and facul- pana will speak in chapel. A former ple to label us as ‘social gospel-ers.’ coffee before the event begins. clothing at the event. Without a dona- ty to pray with open minds and hearts Sudanese Lost Boy, Elisapana is the What I hear people say is that we On Thursday from 8-9:30 p.m., tion, items will each cost a dollar. Cam- for social justice issues in Grant founder of South Sudan Voices of need to talk about social justice Global Outreach and Residence Life pus Pastor Jon Cavanagh and Director County and abroad. Hope, an organization promoting and righteousness. And I get it, but will host “Swap ‘Til You Drop” in of Internships and Employee Relations [email protected]

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5 February 26, 2016 FRIDAY A movement for love Taylor hosts nationwide A Mission (YWAM.) They travel to The Circuit Riders appoint one worship tour campuses across the country, help- student host from every school they ing college students redefine love visit to help out and introduce the Braden Ochs through the lens of Jesus Christ. event. The host for Taylor is fresh- Contributor Careful to include all students, the man Kirsten Kosik. This past sum- events encourage Christian campus- mer, she went to a Circuit Rider Taylor is one of 200 campuses host- es and introduce the love of Jesus to ministry school called 21 Project and ing “Carry the Love”—a nationwide secular ones. connected deeply with others in the worship tour uniting college cam- Firmly believing in the power of ministry. puses over the spring semester. Their Christ to end the hate, discrimi- “They’re like my family,” Kosik mission? Bringing the unifying love Photograph provided by “Carry the Love” Facebook Page nation, depression and loneliness said. “They changed my life because Students across the country are invited to “carry the of Christ to American university stu- that are prevalent on college cam- they know Jesus personally and inti- love” through a worship tour experience. dents desperate for real relationship puses, “Carry the Love” seeks to cut mately and are willing to share that with Jesus. through to the coldest hearts and with others.” The movement comes to Taylor that Taylor students are reminded “Carry the Love” events are led by bring life. The group’s goal is for stu- “Carry the Love” sparks new ideas on March 1 at 7 p.m. in the Student of how great God’s love is and are the Circuit Riders—a team of 100 dents across the nation to “carry the about what it looks like to love like Union. The night will include wor- inspired by the unity that comes young volunteers empowered by love of Jesus” in an inclusive outreach Jesus. It also reminds students to de- ship led by the Circuit Rider group, through campus-wide worship. Christian organization, Youth With movement for the gospel. sire God’s love above all. prayer and fellowship. The hope is [email protected]

The Dancing Donut Another Indy gem, this place at- tracts all types of people looking for a Dancing, dirty and deluxe great doughnut. From the turquoise counter to the chalkboard menu with Taylor students take doughnuts as seri- variety, price and atmosphere, but all You doughnut want crunch,” a doughnut covered in a hand-lettering, Dancing Donuts is ev- ously as they take their theology. Rang- remain committed to serving the some sweet crumb topping, the original fla- ery hipster’s ideal Instagram location. to miss this ing from locations only 20 minutes of the best doughnuts around. vors and cheap prices—a discount for In addition to the cute interior, they away (if speed limits count as sugges- Brianna Kudisch students—keep the late-night college have creative names for each delecta- tions) to about an hour away in India- Staff Writer Dirty Dan’s crowd consistently satisfied. Deluxe ble doughnut, such as the “Kevin Ba- napolis, these specialty shops differ in Opening conveniently at 1 a.m., the also provides comfortable seating, in- con” and “John Dough.” only place to satisfy that notorious late- viting guests to stay a while. night doughnut craving is Dirty Dan’s in Rocket 88 Doughnuts Kokomo. The line to get in may mean a Concannon’s Located in Fountain Square in down- 45 minute wait and may stretch around If you’re looking for a little more va- town Indy, this doughnut haven offers the block . . . for real. Interesting people riety to add to your sugar high, while multiple flavors, including vegan op- never fail to show up, introducing Tay- also searching for incredibly delicious tions. From dark chocolate bacon to lor students to the committed mem- doughnuts, Concannon’s Bakery in earl grey vanilla, Rocket 88’s extensive bers of the doughnut community. You Muncie is the place to go. In addition menu makes this spot a winner. As a can purchase a dozen doughnuts for to their doughnuts, they sell a wide se- gourmet doughnut place, Rocket 88 is $7, and even get a doughnut on a stick. lection of bakery items such as cakes, slightly more expensive than the others, With a huge clear glass counter that can cookies and pastries. Concannon’s seat- with prices at $1.50 to $2.50 per dough- tempt even the healthiest of students, ing is also large enough for a big group, nut. But the inside is trendy, warm and Dirty Dan’s, officially known as Dan’s and with the nicely decorated interior, inviting—making it the perfect place Variety Bakery, is the perfect place to you’ll want to stay awhile. to grab a doughnut and a cup of coffee go for the (very) early morning dough- in the city. nuts. It’s all about the experience. Square Donuts Based in Indianapolis, Square Do- Keep the doughnut-run tradition Deluxe Donuts nuts is worth the drive if you’re a fan of fresh by exploring all the options. There Deluxe Donuts, located in Ander- the unusual. This specialty shop boasts are endless places to choose from. The son, is the classic spot for doughnut quadrilateral doughnuts, making it the shops may differ in flavors and vibes, runs with your wing. The vintage perfect place to go to with your fa- but one thing remains the same: deli- look gives the interior a homey feel, vorite math major. Their doughnuts cious doughnuts. Photograph provided by Rachel Golliher and the doughnuts keep people com- are delightful, and at 90 cents a pop, [email protected] The Dancing Donut entices customers with giant outdoor doughnut decor. ing back. Infamous for the “dutch they’re a poor college student’s dream. The bi-weekly bachelor and bachelorette #TaylorU’s Hallie Stephen Charbogian Susman “I like my boys “Spent my like I like my Valentine’s Day Microsoft Word with my chemistry TOP documents. homework. I feel like TWEETS SAVED.” we bonded.” Abbie Brewer @abrewer01894‏ A minute to a washing machine is like a thousand years #tayloru

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söphie @herNOwitch‏ @pr3pbilly: Got to build an arch in art today. Everybody grab @archery9: Olson Hall #tayloru #PERRY’S #Archery #G5 #prime When Ben Higgins cries all of a brick. How’s that for hands-on learning? #TaylorU Olson cries #TaylorU Erratic and scatterbrained, the album is a perfect portrait of Kanye as an artist. It’s just unfortunate that it’s not a better portrait.

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6 TheEchoNews.com &E February 26, 2016 FRIDAY A professors and community mem- to three times a year—brings an artist bers to come and see how an art- and a writer to work together and cre- ist creates in a studio. They could ate a piece. watch the exhibition unfold from “What’s more rare is a collaboration beginning to end. between artists and writers and trying DuVall’s art career began when he to create a synthesis of those things in- was young. As a child, DuVall always stead of having them on separate pages, loved drawing. His parents and teach- but to have one publication that is a total ers encouraged him to develop that collaboration between those two things skill, even pushing him toward archi- is really interesting to me,” DuVall said. tecture, so he could continue using This publication reflects on the kinds his drawing skills. of pieces DuVall enjoys—working be- He continued to develop his artistic tween different forms and combining skills, earning a degree in graphic de- them in unique ways. sign with a minor in political science His exhibition, “The Imperfect,” re- from California State University, Long flects this love for working between me- Beach in 2013. His original plan was diums as he explores different kinds of to study graphic design and relate it imperfections in artwork, music, stories, to music, designing album covers and sports, philosophy and theology. gig posters. His final display consists of four sta- As he took different kinds of art tions, each exploring a different area classes, such as sculpture and video he’s researched. He made four differ- art, he realized that he was interested ent collage prints, placing designed in a broader field of design. and printed carpets in front of each. “I started taking the things that I DuVall encourages students to sit on loved about graphic design, like ty- the carpets, to see the art from a differ- pography, bold graphics and some ent angle. He also created videos and tools that I was using like type de- did a short performance during his re- sign or general video and graphics ception on Thursday. software, and applied those into While discussing the connection a more sculptural or installation of the different stations, DuVall said, realm,” DuVall said. “A lot of the things, when you watch His professors pushed him to be them or read them more, only relate more adventurous with his art, combin- loosely to each other or to the top- ing his interests in these multiple sub- ic, but I like that about it. It took on jects. He is also inspired by artists who a life of its own. Each thing took its create between mediums, such as those own direction.” who combine imagery with poetry. His learning did not stop with the DuVall currently uses his education research for the exhibition. DuVall and personal interests as a freelance learned a lot about himself and his graphic designer in Brooklyn, New art during his month at Taylor. He Photograph by Mindy Wildman Ben DuVall explores the idea of imperfection in his ongoing exhibition in Metcalf. York. He works with art museums, reflected on his dreams for his ca- galleries and universities to design reer while exploring the Upland and exhibitions: choosing the layout of Taylor area. art in a gallery, picking furniture and “I feel like any place that I’m in cases that will display the work and has a big impact on what I’m writ- Working in the in-between designing the branding for the show. ing and what I’m making,” DuVall He has worked with multiple stu- said. “That’s partially what the Artist-in-residence builds But visitors walking through the his exhibition titled “The Im- dios, including Bruce Mau Design, performance is about, synthesiz- exposition in Metcalf Metcalf gallery this February may perfect.” Throughout his month 2x4, and, most recently, Project Proj- ing my experience here and things have been surprised to see Taylor here, he has led workshops and ects. He has also worked with the Jew- that I’ve picked up while I’ve been Laura Koenig University’s current artist-in-resi- critiqued student work while in- ish Museum in New York and the Art here and relating them to what I’ve Staff Wrtiter dence continue to build his exhibi- corporating the “gallery-as-studio- Institute of Chicago. been m a ki n g .” tion in front of them. as-theater” concept. He worked DuVall is also an editor for “Bulk,” a “The Imperfect” will be open until Usually, by the time an exhibition On Feb. 4, graphic designer, art- in the gallery daily, leaving the collaborative poetry and art publica- Monday, Feb. 29 in Metcalf Gallery. opens, the artist’s work is done. ist and writer Ben DuVall began door open for students, faculty, tion. This publication—released two [email protected]

seen as a refining tool for yourself and students to share their creative work “It’s always risky to send creative work the piece of art through the process of with the wider Taylor community,” somewhere for fear that it might be Parnassus in progress writing and creating.” Weinman said. “We have a lot of re- rejected. Parnassus gives us a chance Parnassus accepts submissions ally gifted artists and writers here to see what it’s like to submit, to feel Annual literary magazine journal of the English department, from students regardless of their at Taylor, from all different majors that anxiety and to learn the joy of presents its 2016 issue showcases the immense creativity major and begins the acceptance and grades, and I think the journal an acceptance letter, along with the of student writers each spring. This process early in the fall. This year, is a way for us to support and cele- fighting against the discouragement Danielle Barnes year, the Parnassus team decided on Patterson and her team searched the brate th e m .” of a rejection l e tt e r.” Staff Writer the theme “Forge” under the leader- submissions for quality pieces that Working for the journal as a staff Parnassus is hosting its release ship of its head editor, senior Malin- encompassed honesty and heart. member and contributor gives stu- party on Thursday, March 3 in the For many writers, the most satisfy- da Patterson. According to her, “Forge” Past staff members, seniors Suzi dents experience and allows them to Euler Legacy Lounge from 4 to 6 p.m. ing and exhilarating feeling is seeing encompasses the idea of creating art Rhee and Paula Weinman, believe be a part of the conversation about During the event, they will distrib- their names in print. For Taylor stu- as a process. that the journal is a great way to writing and art. ute free copies of the journal and an- dents, this dream can become reality “Art can sometimes be an internal- highlight the artistic talent we have “We get to experience, on a slight- nounce the winners and runners-up with the help of Parnassus. ly painful process which takes a lot of on campus. ly safer level, what it’s like to submit for each category. Parnassus, the official literary effort,” Patterson said. “It can also be “Parnassus provides a way for to a literary publication,” Rhee said. [email protected]

it that captures your attention. For Kanye West’s “Life of Pablo” me, it’s that this album sounds like a man who is losing his mind. Kanye’s Paul Jacobson played paranoid before (much of Columnist “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” was this version of Kanye), but on I’d like to get one thing out of the “TLOP,” he actually sounds like he’s way; everything about this album is going insane. a trainwreck. And I mean that in the Consider the track “Freestyle 4;” best possible way. it opens with a sample of the incred- “The Life of Pablo” is Kanye West’s ibly eerie strings from Goldfrapp’s seventh studio album, and the hotly “Human,” and Kanye rapping in anticipated follow-up to his mercuri- short, choppy sentences. The drums al 2013 release, “Yeezus.” The amount and record scratch give a feeling of buildup and hype leading to the of unintentional nervous twitch- release of this album is unlike any es and ticks. As the track goes on, other album I’ve seen, and it’s appar- Kanye descends deeper and deeper ently gone through several different into madness. Photograph provided by Google Images variations (in 2014, actor Seth Rog- There’s a huge disparity in the qual- Even when it’s messy and scattered, Kanye West’s new album intrigues. en claimed Kanye rapped the entire ity of the tracks, too. Around half feel Lyrically and thematically, “TLOP” laughable, but here they feel gross, Kanye as an artist. It’s just unfortu- album to him in the back of a limo). half-baked; few are fully polished. mostly addresses relationships and crass and unnecessary. nate that it’s not a better portrait. Ultimately, what we got was a col- “Real Friends” and “No More Parties family. On “Real Friends,” Kanye “The Life of Pablo” is an unbe- lection of 18 messy, eclectic tracks. in LA” shine brighter on the album talks about how a cousin of his lievably frustrating album for me to RATING: 7/10 There is little to no coherence in than they did as singles, simply be- stole his laptop and held it for a listen to. When it’s good, it’s really the flow of the album, save for the cause the quality of the other tracks bribe. We hear Kanye get choked good; when it’s bad, it’s really bad FAVORITE TRACKS: Ultralight Beam, two-part tracks like “Father Stretch pale in comparison. Opener “Ultra up as he raps about this betrayal, (but it’s a Kanye West album, so even Famous, Feedback, Real Friends, My Hands Pt. 1/Pt. 2,” “Low Lights/ Light Beam” sets the bar high for the showing emotion we haven’t seen the bad is still engaging). Despite No More Parties In LA Highlights,” and “Real Friends” and rest of the tracks, and the album suf- much since “808’s & Heartbreak.” quality beats and production on a lot “Wolves.” The disorganization plays a fers because of it. Many of the rough- However, the one-liners are among of the tracks, the album is derailed LEAST FAVORITE TRACKS: FACTS, huge role in making this album look er tracks have good ideas in the beats his worst, with just about every by a half-finished feel, unfunny and Fade and feel like a trainwreck. As with and production, but don’t seem ful- song having something to groan unnecessary one-liners and general most trainwrecks, you know it’s ter- ly realized or suffer from poor lyrics about. On “Yeezus,” most of these malaise. Erratic and scatterbrained, rible, but there’s something about from Kanye. lewd quips were amusing and even the album is a perfect portrait of [email protected] If we genuinely desire to love and heal those around us rather than tear at others’ weaknesses, why would we not go out of our way to use language that shows respect and provides dignity?

Just a joke 7 OTheEchoNews.com PINIONS February 26, 2016 FRIDAY We’re hiring a president seem to be reacting to the election. similar to my own process—ex- Why are we settling for less? Turn out for what So yes, this article is about poli- cept that, frankly, many of the There is much criticism of the tics—but it’s also a call for us to things the presidential candidates millennial generation. We are told Rosie Newman wake up. Because it’s time to hire are saying would quickly disquali- that we are self-consumed and that Contributor a president. fy me in any job search. we shy away from hard work. I dis- Much of my opinion on the If I said that I wanted to ban a agree and I think you should, too. I know as much about politics as election process relates directly people group from the country, We have work to do, my friends, the next person. I’ve kept up with to what I am experiencing in my not only would people laugh in and it begins now. the election and try to make time own job search. I’m a senior cur- my face, they would think I was So let’s change the conversation every day to read the news, yet I of- rently looking for jobs in the Indy hard, cruel and condemning. If I around politics. Let’s attempt to ten feel a little lost in the political area (so if you have any leads, let found the dirt on another candi- appoint a leader for this country game around me. It seems so big, so me know!). The way I see it, the date and used it to defame and rid- who brings compassion, honesty complicated. Every time I get a grip campaign trail is a long, intense icule them, I would be considered and mercy back to the table. Let’s on the current election, it morphs, interview process. rude and hypocritical. seek something greater. Some- and I realize that I don’t really know The candidates go through in- Why are we letting actions like thing that looks a little more like anything at all. terview after interview in state these be accepted and celebrated? At the Kingdom we’re longing for. This presents a problem because after state, leading to a final in- what point did we start letting mon- I’m calling you into the conversa- the easiest answer is to shut off. To terview in which someone gets ey, power and influence speak louder tion. Wake up. Engage. Read some disengage. To let the happenings of the job. Candidates try to repre- than the content of someone’s char- articles and talk to your friends. Graphic by Isabelle Kroeker this world pass me by. sent themselves well and explain acter? Isn’t the point of democracy Vote. Voting is hard. Do it anyway. This is how most millennials their core values. This looks very that the best becomes the leader? Because we’re hiring a president.

Excuse my Taylor cliché, but to serve. Every time I go into work, I be intentional. put on a smile. I talk to my coworkers Outreach doesn’t have to be evange- about issues in their home lives and give lism. If you go out to spread God’s Word, advice. I build relationships with com- good for you; but if you want to reach munity members and touch lives that I Easing the guilt a community, get to know the people. couldn’t any other way. Not everyone is a Community outreach outside Turn time back to Friday, Feb. 12— students sing in local churches. Sometimes we need to listen to peo- Christian, and I have had incredible op- the Taylor community Community Outreach Chapel. This Maybe none of the community out- ple without trying to change them. If portunities to share my beliefs with my once-a-semester chapel session “en- reach groups fits your gifts.Th en cre- the opportunity arises, you can bring non-Christian customers and coworkers. Rebecca A. Schriner courages” students to join communi- ate your own way to serve. Tutor at up your beliefs, but don’t press. No one We, as Christian millennials, should Online Editor ty involvement groups, such as Basics, a local elementary school if you’re enjoys feeling attacked by religion. take community outreach upon our- ReaLife and Red Barn. good with kids. Get involved in your Personally, I am a server at Crack- selves. Do whatever you can to serve I did not feel encouraged. church family—there’s always some- er Barrel in Gas City. My gift is relating your neighbors. Join one of these Despite Jeffry Cramer’s anti-guilt one in need. Perhaps go to Ivanhoes to community members through ser- groups if you can. But don’t feel guilty message, I left that chapel session and just talk to people. Create rela- vice. No, it’s not a volunteer position, if you can’t. feeling guilty. Guilty that, as a senior, tionships you normally wouldn’t. but you don’t have to be volunteering [email protected] I haven’t been able to participate in these programs—that though these leaders say, “You can make time. No Co-Editors in Chief Basics The Red Barn Julia Oller one is that busy,” I can’t fit their times St. Martin’s Chris Yingling Agape into my schedule. I felt so guilty that Special Design Editor for the days following this chapel I Carpenter’s Hands Matthew Morse tried to find any holes in my sched- Basics, JR Olympics Online Editor Becca Schriner ule to fit in outreach time. I couldn’t, RealLife Nursing Home Ministry and I felt horrible. Photography Editor U-Turn One-on-One Shannon Smagala But I shouldn’t. RemedyLIVE Videographer And neither should you. Elyse Horb Outreach programs do incredible Cancer Ministry News Editors things in our community. If you have ESL Ministry Becca Robb Cassidy Grom the time to serve in any of these or- World/National Editor ganizations, I encourage you to join World Opportunities Week Kaitie Christenberry them. Features Editor But for those who, like me, can’t Gracie Fairfax commit, don’t feel bad. There are oth- Life & Times Editors Sarah Davis er ways to serve Grant County. Lindsay Robinson 1 Peter 4:10 says, “Each of you should Arts & Entertainment use whatever gift you have received to Editor Austin Lindner serve others, as faithful stewards of Opinions Editor God’s grace in its various forms.” Each Elizabeth Syson of our gifts (and schedules) is unique. Global Outreach Youth Conference Taylor’s student teachers serve the Sports Editors Graphic by Breanna Bartlett Landry Long So many outreach options, so little time. Lincoln Reed community in local schools; Chorale Copy Chief Helen Wilbers knew what their hearts were hun- world, whether that be the LGBTQ Staff Writers gry for and never wanted them to community, racial minorities or Joseph Johns Annabelle Blair hunger again. non-Christians at large. We must Danielle Barnes If we cannot challenge the sins of be willing to put ourselves in their Brecken Mumford Brianna Kudisch pride, apathy, self-righteousness and shoes, to ask questions and to better Staff Photographers Just a joke ignorance in our churches, then we understand their struggles instead of Fayth Glock Political correctness and correctness, and his language is in- certainly have no right to start with speaking like we know all we need Christine East Hannah Bolds loving your neighbor sulting towards women, racial mi- the world. to. Until we can do that, we are the Mindy Wildman norities and even the physically We must be willing to humanize ones who must be held accountable Designers Hannah Schaefer Becca Eis disabled. This is completely against those we consider “other” in our to Biblical truth. Bre Bartlett Contributor Jesus’ teaching and ministry, and Eric Andrews Logan Bicknell yet Christians fill Trump’s rallies Isabelle Kroeker Here at Taylor, when we hear accu- and echo the anger of the “political- Copy Editors sations of sexism or racism or ho- ly correct” society. Ian Proano Luke Wildman mophobia, we are quick to bristle. “It During Jesus’ ministry on earth, he Payton Lechner Mary Helen Thompson was a joke,” we might say. “I wasn’t be- did not condemn those who were al- Advertisement Team ing serious.” “Our generation is so eas- ready condemned by his community. Manager – Andrea Baker ily offended.” “Political correctness is His challenges and scathing com- Aly DeVries Chelsea Sweet holding us back from speaking truth ments were reserved for the insid- Distribution Managers in our society.” ers: the Jewish leaders and Pharisees. Laura Craig It’s true that choosing language Christians in America are well on Kelly Arnold out of fear or shame can be frus- our way to being Pharisees. We only Faculty Adviser Donna Downs trating and unhealthy. However, the speak of the speck in the eye of our solution is not to abandon politically non-Christian friends and refuse to correct language entirely—Proverbs acknowledge the plank in our own. 12:18 says, “There is one whose rash Jesus spent his time laughing with • words are like sword thrusts, but the sinners, enjoying himself so much The Echo aims to represent the views of diverse voices on Taylor University’s campus fairly and without bias and to be a vehicle tongue of the wise brings healing.” If that the Jews thought he was one of accurate and pertinent information to the student body. The Echo also aims to be a forum that fosters healthy discussion about we genuinely desire to love and heal of them. relevant issues, acting as a catalyst for change on our campus. those around us rather than tear at I don’t think Jesus paused in the Student journalists have published The Echo weekly since 1913, except for January term, exam week and holidays. others’ weaknesses, why would we middle of dinner to call out the sins The Echo is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and the Indiana Collegiate Press Association. not go out of our way to use lan- of each person at the table. He knew The Echo is printed by AIM Media Indiana Operating, LLC in Greenfield, Indiana. The Echo offices are guage that shows respect and pro- that these people were so aware of in the Rupp Communication Arts Building. vides dignity? their inadequacies, their outsider Please address all letters, questions or comments to: Donald Trump is the perfect ex- status, that he didn’t need to add to The Echo 236 W. Reade Ave. (765) 998-5359 ample of anti-political correctness the cacophony of judgment. They Upland, IN 46989-1001 [email protected] Photograph by Hannah Bolds © Taylor University 2016 going too far. His entire platform is needed a hand to reach for them, a built on the opposition of political voice of compassion, a friend who It’s easier to blame someone for being offended than to apologize for offending. Let your voice be heard!

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Softball set for season

8 TTheEchoNews.comROJAN NATION February 26, 2016 FRIDAY Trojans chop Foresters on Senior Day WEEKLY Starters lead way to Freshman Kendall Bradbury not PREVIEW victory, Bradbury sets only led the Trojans in points with 22 freshman record but added to her already impressive Baseball resume by setting the single-season Schedule Landry Long record for points by a TU freshman. 2/27 Cincinnati Christian (DH) (N) 1:00 P.M. Co-Sports Editor Bradbury netted at least 20 points ______for the 14th time this season, increas- The Taylor women’s basketball team ing her total tally for the season to Men’s Tennis put a passion-fueled victory togeth- 563 points. Schedule er this past Saturday on Senior Day “It’s been crazy because if you 2/26 Ball State (A) 5:00 P.M. when they defeated Huntington Uni- would’ve told me this time last ______versity by a score of 70-63. year that I would’ve had this big of With their final performance in an impact on this time, I wouldn’t Men’s Track & Field Odle Arena, seniors Emma Brattain have believed you,” Bradbury said. Schedule and Taylor Degenkolb both scored “It’s just been awesome. I’m thank- 3/3 NAIA Indoor National Championships (N) 2:00 P.M. in double figures, combining for 23 ful to coach Packard for giving me ______points. Head coach Kelly Packard ac- all the opportunities and playing Softball knowledged the aura in the arena for time that she has this year, and I’m the seniors’ final send-off. really thankful for my teammates Schedule 2/26 Cumberland (DH) (A) 1:00 P.M. “Senior night is always emotion- that they have so much confidence 2/27 Martin Methodist (DH) (N) 1:00 P.M. al and special as it’s usually the in me to have stepped and been in ______last time our seniors play in this this position.” building,” said Packard. “You know Packard is pleased with Brad- Women’s Tennis if you don’t win that game it al- bury’s performance this season and Schedule ways takes somewhat of an edge believes her ability far exceeds her 2/27 Indiana Wesleyan (N) 5:00 P.M. off of that whole experience of Se- college basketball experience. ______nior Day. Getting a win and getting “Kendall has a countenance on the Women’s Track & Field a win over Huntington for Emma court that is well above her years in and Taylor was special, and it was age,” Packard said. “She’s been able Schedule the best atmosphere in Odle Arena to provide a lot of stability for us as 3/3 NAIA Indoor National Championships (N) 2:00 P.M. that we had all year l o n g .” a freshman, and I also think that she The starters for the Trojans balances her success and she knows accounted for 67 of the 70 total where that fits inside our program.” points. Sophomore Cassidy Wyse The Trojans ended their season The Echo Sports padded her stat line against the in the opening round of the Cross- Foresters, dancing with a tri- roads League Tournament with a ple-double with 12 points, a ca- loss to Marian with a score of 56– reer-high eight assists, eight 72. With a 16–15 overall record, the rebounds, three steals and two team will return three starters and blocks. Sophomore Josie Cobb nine of 11 letter winners for the added in 10 points, seven boards Photograph by Fayth Glock 2016-17 season. and three assists. Seniors Taylor Degenkolb and Emma Brattain combined for 23 points against Huntington. [email protected] Track shines at DePauw Trojans make final this year’s group of athletes advanc- The girls are especially proud of their push for nationals ing on to nationals. fellow runner Rachel Blagg, a freshman, “As a team, it’s pretty exciting,” Hall who is already doing big things before Casey Allen said. “A few guys have been running outdoor season has even begun. Not Comtributor really well so that’s encouraging.” only did Blagg advance to nationals, A few other members of the men’s she is now the proud owner of the uni- Last weekend, the Trojan men’s and team, including junior Leslie Romer, versity’s 800-meter dash record finish- women’s track teams competed in will accompany Hall to nationals. ing with a time of 2:19.52. Blagg’s time the DePauw University Indoor Clas- Not only did Romer qualify this past was nearly two seconds faster than the sic for one last chance at qualifying weekend, he also broke both his previous record held, and the perfor- for the opportunity to run in nation- own and the university’s 200-me- mance earned her the title of the Cross- als at the beginning of March. Sever- ter dash record, finishing with the roads League Athlete of the Week. al members of both teams made the speedy time of 22.01 seconds. The members of the team ad- cut, including junior Matt Hall, one Multiple members of the wom- vancing to nationals are set to run of the men’s 5,000-meter runners. en’s team are also headed off to na- on March 3 in Johnson City, Ten- Hall’s time of 15:07 in the 5K run tionals after a fantastic outcome nessee at 2 p.m. where they will earned him a B-level entry into the on Saturday. The women dominat- run for the last time until the out- 2016 Indoor National competition. ed the classic with a whopping 205 door season kicks off the week of Despite the men’s team finishing points, besting second place Hun- March 17 at the Southern Flori- third overall in the DePauw invita- tington who finished with only a da Invitational. Photograph by Fayth Glock tional, Hall’s hopes remain high for mere 98 points. [email protected] Freshman Benjamin Byrd took home the 1,000-meter run with a time of 2:38.27.

to accomplish their goals, including those simple things—make the routine winning the conference tournament plays, attack the ball, control the run- and heading to nationals. ning game from our catchers and throw Softball set for season “So far we’ve blended really well as a strikes from our pitchers—we’re going to Depth of Trojans key outings on the mound, each pitch- really willing to buy into the program,” team,” Lovelace said. “Season is when be pretty effective this year.” to season’s success ing a complete game. Miller allowed Bowser said. we all really mesh together, but so far Taylor is set for doubleheaders against no earned runs in game one, while Bowser sees this depth, resilience it (team chemistry) has been g re a t .” Cumberland University (1–5) and Martin Kayla Springer Robbins granted just four hits with and willingness to trust the process as Bowser had similar feelings. Methodist College (8–2) this weekend Contributor six strikeouts in game two. a few of the team’s greatest strengths. “If we have a downfall, it’s going to be in Lebanon, Tennessee and will look to Junior Lauren Ehle led the tough Moving forward, Lovelace feels not making plays and giving up big in- build upon their recent success. The Taylor University softball team offense, who recorded a key three- confident about the team’s ability nings,” Bowser said. “As long as we do [email protected] took control at the Grand Park run triple in game one and finished Sports Campus on Saturday, Feb. with three hits and five runs batted in 13, racking up two solid victories for the weekend. Miller and Robbins over Indiana Tech. The Trojans im- both racked up two hits, while junior proved their overall record to an Anna Gunderson and Lovelace each even 3–3, defeating the Warriors found their way to the plate twice for 7–1 and 4–0, respectively. the Trojans. After a defensively tough open- Both Lovelace and Bowser comment- ing weekend at Reinhardt Universi- ed on the offensive and defensive depth ty, the Trojans bounced back. Their of the team throughout the roster. main focuses, according to head “It is where we’re at,” Bowser said. coach Brad Bowser, were being ag- “It’s all through the line-up. You gressive to the ball and making the don’t always know where it’s going routine plays. Junior Alex Lovelace to come from, but you know it’s go- commented that the team did a lot ing to c o m e .” in practice to “get out the kinks,” run- Much of this depth refers to a group ning drills that worked on specific of 10 key returners combined with situations to force communication. what Bowser deemed a fighting group Senior Ashley Miller and junior of 11 newcomers. Hannah Robbins had successful “The freshmen never quit and are Subscribe to The Echo The Echo is a weekly newspaper with news, editorials, photographs, and features. You can keep up with issues and events on campus

by ordering a subscription online at bit.ly/echo-subscribe Photograph by Chris Yingling Sophomore Davis Carter went 2-for-4 with a RBI against Indiana Tech.