TAYLOR UNIVERSITY JMl f .O lX FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1985 UPLAND, INDIANA 46989 ^ f ISSUE 12 Since 1913 AD to Perform at Tavlor Kerry Livgren is the leader and chief poignantly than they could in the composer for A.D. formerly of the confines of KANSAS' pop image. supergroup KANSAS, Kerry is well Dave is outspoken about his faith, known for his songwriting prowess due to the dramatic impact of the Holy throughsuch hits as "Dust in the Spirit in his life in the fall of 1980. Wind," "Carry on Wayward Son," Heavy drug and alcohol usage had "Hold On," "Play the Game Tonight," driven him to the point of desperation and "People of the Southwind." KAN­ and through councel by Kerry and Jeff SAS released 10 albums between 1974 Pollard (then of the rock group and 1983, with five going gold, four LeROUX), he accepted Christ, and going platinum, and total sales nearing immediately saw the results of His love 14 million units. Through his powerful as he was literally cleansed of his songwriting, guitar playing, and key­ cocaine and alcohol addictions. An avid board work, Kerry was the essence of reader of books, Dave has developed an KANSAS' musical thrust: thoughtful, edge to his faith that is challenging to creative, and commercially progressive. all around him. Throughout his adult life Kerry had Warren Ham has likewise spent time been through an ongoing search for with KANSAS, recording and touring Philosophical and spirittual meaning, during 1981-82 on the ' 'Vinyl Confess­ experimenting with many forms of ions" tour. He is multi talented as a eastern mysticism. In mid 1979 his bluesy singer, instrumentalist (key­ searching came to what he terms ' 'the boards, saxaphone, flute and harmon­ ultimate conclusion'' in Christ. Through ica) and songwriter. His career also intensive research and thought he came covers extensive involvement with to the undeniable resolve that Christ BLOODROCK (three albums and tours) was exactly who He claimed to be, and and Donna Summers' Band (two tours). that put Kerry in a position to personal­ Warren came to know Christ in the late ly interact with his Creator. Livegren's 70's as well, and has a burning desire to Kerry Livg and his Band life has been radically changed since utilize his talents in spreading the as being a prolific songwriter. His popularity stems not only from his then, as his music with KANSAS, two message of the Kingdom through talents as songwriter/arranger and precision and skill covering many solo albums, and book ("Seeds of creative music. co-lead singer with Ham are already styles, but also his state-of-the-art Change," a chronology of his spiritual Mike Gleason is yet another veteran quite evident in A.D. at 27 he is the equipment. He isconstantly updating quest) clearly illustrate. of KANSAS work, as a support vocalist youngest member of the group, yet he electronics, computers, synthesizers, Dave Hope plays bass and supplies and keyboard player on their last tour has the attributes of a seasoned and digital equipment to keep his much fo the spiritual backbone for A.D. for "Drastic Measures." He has also veteran. A Christian for nearly 15 years. percussive technique modem. A Also a former member of KANSAS, been involved with both of Kerry A.D. is the consumation of his musical Christian since his teens, Dennis dem­ Dave logged nearly 1500 concerts in 14 Livgren's solo LP's and much of Kerry!s and spiritual desires. onstrates a deep level of consistency in countries on 4 continents during his 10 demo tapes for KANSAS over the hist Dennis Holt is truly a percussive his spiritual walk through his involve­ years with the band. His decision to four years. Prior to his association with giant. .standing 6'7". He is a veteran ment with church and family. leave with Kerry from KANSAS with Kerry, Mike was leader of one of the of literally thousands of concert per­ The plan of attack for A.D. is to stress four albums still remaining on a great unknown progressive rock bands formances and studio sessions over the the Christian's responsibility to change lucrative contract was a bold action in Christendom, called RELAYER, dur­ last 10 years. As a session player on the world. A.D. will be recording one clearly demonstrating their spiritual ing the mid to late 70's. Mike has albums, jingles, and tours, he has LP per year for at least three straight commitment. They felt the need to extensive musical training on voice, become one of the most in-demand years, and plan on playing nearly 150 proclaim the Gospel of Christ more keyboards, guitar, and trumpet, as well drummers in the south. Part of this concerts in 1985 alone, taking this message to the streets. Deadlines Approach for Financial Aid 'Pressing On' Is Theme Deadlines are quickly approaching for graphic desires, type of aid requested For Youth Conference 1985 summer and fall financial aid, according (scholarships, loans, summer work), to The Scholarship Bank. and special skills and hobbies. Students with financial needs should According to the director, the com­ by Jayanne Housholder they have not already made a personal begin now to investigate some of the puter guarantees each student at least "Pressing On" toward Youth Con­ committment to the Lord, this is also a more than 25,000 private aid sources, fifty sources of aid. It has been ference 1985, Diane Meyer, the co- time to think about and possibly make according to Steve Danz, Director. estimated that each package of aid chairmen, and their cabinet have been that committment. These funds are available to students represents approximately $20,000 in making preparations and anticipating The featured speaker for the weekend with interests in a number of fields, and potential money for college. is Tim Downs, who has been a traveling this year's fun-filled weekend to take many do not depend on demonstrated Private aid comes from America's lecturer with Crusades for Christ since place on April 19-21. financial need, as do state and federal largest foundations, corporations, 1979. Besides this responsibility, As approximately one thousand high funds. unions, and private donors and totals Downs has also authored the nationally school teenagers from across the For example, students with an in­ approximately 500 million dollars, or strip, ' 'Downstream''. country and their leaders assemble at syndicated comic terest in business, law, and accounting one fourth of all available aid. Thus, it is From Nashville, Tennessee, the Taylor that weekend, they will find a can receive a stipend from the Ex­ an extremely valuable addition to the special music for Youth Conference is time planned to have fun and to get to ceptional Student Fellowship Fund, and private and state moneys available. the ever-popular gospel group, the know some other new people. Most of apply to the parent corporation for full As an example of the depth of the all, they will find a time to be Imperials. The group will perform a full time work following graduation. search, die bank reports one student challenged as Christian young adults. concert on Friday evening at 9 p.m. The Scholarship Bank is the largest found thirty six sources for the most Preparations for the weekend will Taken from Philippians 3:14, the private scholarship bank in the country unusual major of "deep sea diver". theme for this year's youth conference continue through March and April. If for undergraduate and for graduate Students wishing to use the search you are interested in assisting a is "Press On". The prayer of the grants and loans. should send a stamped self addressed committee as the special weekend committee is for this time to be an The computer can help you find envelope to The Scholarship Bank, draws nearer, there will be a display to encouragement for the students to sources designed just for you, based on 10100 Santa Monica #2600, LA, CA continue to go forward in their faith. If sign up in at the Dining Commons. your major, occupational goal, geo­ 90067. Page Two FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1985 Seven Billion Swim in Lake by E.K. Squiere During the recent winter storm, the food web of the lake, eating under 22 inches of ice, in water very microscopic plants and animals, and near freezing, life went on for the seven serving as food for fish and other billion (give or take a few) Copeheads aquatic animals. and several hundred thousand Daphnia Just think...by actual count there are that inhibit Taylor Lake. Field samples, 387 of these little beasties in every liter taken on February 18 of this year and of Taylor Lake water. This equals 1,465 analyzed by the Principles of Ecology of them per gallon. If you view it from class, revealed the copious collection of another perspective...that's just about 8 Copepoda. These tiny creatures (0.1 to per mouthful. More will come in the 0.8 mm.) complete their life cycle in summertime. In several months the lake only 7 days with each female producing will be open for swimming. I wonder 200 voung. They form a complete link in how many of you will swallow? 1) Photomicrograph of several Copepods and a Daphnia from Taylor Lake, February Letters ... 18, 1985. Magnified about 200 times, this photograph was taken by E.R. Squiers, Dept. of Biology. Letter to Student Body and went to chapel if you missed it, of get a ECHO Editor: tape of it because it is worth hearing it Please read this letter all the way again.