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The Echo: December 5, 2008, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Half-price for the holidays – In Brief – Christmas traditions gone missing – Visitor talks about India’s tragedies – Sing Noel Concert – Olson housekeeper retires after 27 years – The Bubble – Lighthouse students ready to go – World Voices – Ecuador opens doors – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Christmastime is here – Under the Mistletoe – Top 10 Christmas Song iTunes Playlists – Happy New Year’s Resolutions – Save Your Pennies – Mick’s Flea Market – facebook Profile of the week – Movies Feature – a look at the films of 2009 – POP Quiz …

The Echo: November 21, 2008, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

A taste ‘Beyond the Grind’ – In Brief – Students work with Emmaus Ministry – Chocolate inspires designs with flavor – Behind the beards – High-speed club fuels fellowship – The Bubble – Changing times in global finances – World Voices – A modern pirate’s life – Around the World in 30 Seconds – My Generation Night 2008 – Music Feature – A closer look at Rock Plaza’s “Horses” – Rock Plaza Central – POP Quiz – r3views – Music: MySpace Band of the week – Movies: Quantum of Solace – Games: Gears of War 2 – The right to …

The Echo: November 14, 2008, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Students lend a helping hand – In Brief – Not your ordinary senior music recital – Deal sounding good to rural AT&T users – Getting to know SIFE – “Taming of the Shrew” takes the spotlight – The Bubble – Study abroad: classroom meets world – World Voices – Studying in the midst of conflict – Study Abroad Programs – Around the World in 30 Seconds – The Swallow Family – A Swallow Story – Not so out of the ordinary – Bird Watching – Swallow Myths Busted – Echo Facelift – facebook Profile of the week – Book Feature …

The Echo: November 7, 2008, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Obama brings the face of change to U.S. – Gas prices brought to you by US economy – TUFW’s writing program to transfer to Upland – Student featured in Obama video on faith – Students find small fire behind Bergwall – Film Festival shows off Midwest – Fall festival provides autumn entertainment – WOW focuses on student-relevant missions – WOW Missions Representatives – Alum’s homecoming – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Quote of the week – Students study abroad across U.S. – Los Angeles – Colorado Springs – Martha’s Vineyard – Washington, D.C. – Police Segways and public …

The Echo: October 31, 2008, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

IT department addresses network issues – Business Competition highlights student ingenuity – Taylor’s gas pains leads to excused absences – International students not lost in translation – All’s well at the Well: a student’s perspective – 2WO brings women’s Backyard Brawl championship back to TU – Immigrants share stories of risky sacrifice – World watches U.S. election with careful scrutiny – Japanese food and culture bring diversity to the DC – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Quote of the week – Don’t be a Halloweenie – Get Your Spook On: The DL on Creepy Places Around Upland – …

The Echo: October 24, 2008, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Sun to set on TUFW after spring semester – IFC goes audio-chromatic – Christian College Consortium – Mobile justice: “Appeals on Wheels” – Underclassmen compete by the lake – Candidates’ foreign policies call for an image change – Around The World in 30 Seconds – Quote of the week – Hear Wengatz! Roar – Wengatz Hall: Often Appreciated, Never Duplicated – Seniors stick around – An EZ Legacy – Melon and Gourd – Music pirating: an introspective look – Echo Debate – Campus Art feature story – Driesbach art exhibit – Change Campaign – Gutting the church fathers – Hot …

The Echo: October 10, 2008, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

TUTube gets 2,561 hits: Winner is 2EZ – Loyalty and legacy: the class of ’58 gives back – “Love movement” makes stop at Taylor – TU theatre honors its past – Boat regatta makes a big splash – Airband’s humble beginnings – Battle re-enactments: history close to home – International meal: Global council dines with students – Energy crisis fuels talks at seminar – The financial ripple effect – Around The World in 30 Seconds – Quote of the week – TUTube Airband 08 – Step In Time—2EZ – Ask Blake and Rachel – photo responses – staff favorites – …

The Echo: October 3, 2008, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Designed for growth: TU’s updated master plan – Global Council brings perspective – Reconciliation caucus: something to talk about – Intramural champions – X-games: Classic contests, competitive spirit – The Lord’s army: not what you’d expect – Quote of the week – The real pain of pumping – MuKappa fall retreat – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Beyond Baking: getting to know Taylor’s towering inferno – Cellar: Not a place for storing root vegetables – Broomball – Turtle Lovin’ Tattoos – English Reflections – Free music: Need I say more? – Movies Feature story – “Eagle” puts Hollywood’s …

Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni, Parents And Friends (Fall 2008), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Fall 2008 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

The Echo: September 26, 2008, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Survey shows students’ take on election – 2009 commencement to feature Gloria Gaither – Reaching Rwanda – Tryouts give a glimpse of Airband – Two freshmen not too young for TU – Global Hope making connections with CSE department – Alert system has students in mind – Religious violence escalates in India – Yetebon to Upland: a student’s remarkable journey – Hindu world comes to TU – Around The World in 30 seconds – Quote of the week – Green is the new black: ways Taylor is making mother earth look good – Being Green in Community – Practice What …

The Echo: September 19, 2008, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

“Heavenly Man” shares his story – Auditions for an Audience of One – Vision for the future: Board of Visitors comes to Taylor – Performance with purpose: 100 years of TU theater – Energy in perspective – Euchre under the Tower – Going beyond communication – The legacy of the “Bush Doctrine” – Foolishly obstinate perseverance – Snake hunting – Autumnal equinox ramblings – Fall fell through – I am going to die soon – Olson History Lesson – The sixth year: wisdom from old timers – That’s what she said… (rather, we said.) – Movies feature story – The …

The Echo: September 12, 2008, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

50 years and still ahead of its time – student union: pictures of the past – Taylor pairs with Boston University – Wheel returns to TU – S’mores and more: freshmen meet their candidates – Residence Life spotlights Life Together Covenant – Crossroads of America, crossroads of the world – Hamas: freedom fighters or terrorists – Around The World in 30 Seconds – 359 days till Matthews festival 2009 – Mu Kappa reunites with lakeside worship – Spice things up this fall – Follow the yellow brick road – That’s what she said…(rather, we said.) – Five buck bliss – …

The Echo: September 5, 2008, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Truck driver in van accident released – Beds, Bugs and Beyond – Redesigned academic structure aims for efficiency – Network crashes? Facebook’s fault – Engineering accredited – Labor Day yard sale tales – Spiritual Renewal chapel preview: Q&A with Colin Smith – SIFE welcomes marketing guru – Words of wisdom: Taylor Alumni share their stories – Border lines – Survival of the fittest, or just the most popular – Do’s and Don’ts of Eating around the world – Around The World in 30 Seconds – The Typical Taylor schedule – Beat the heat without A/C – Ever been awkward? – …

The Echo: August 29, 2008, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Shooter to salvation: a story of forgiveness – Taylor University seeing green – Welcome weekend gives the class of 2012 a taste of Taylor – Taylor welcomes new faculty – Freshman Class brings diversity – Beijing: A star in the east – International students prepare for college life in the U.S. – New Year, New Things – Facebooking freshmen – Easy on the eyes and scooters – New apartments really are that nice – The DC mixes up more than just food – Habeckers make the segue to Segways – Booths add extra cushion – Try something new, I dare …

The Echo: August 22, 2008, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Off-Campus housing comes closer to home – Taylor ranked No. 1 again – Get connected – TU welcomes new staff – Carpe walké: Seize the walk – Top nine: [Things I wish I knew as a freshman] – Summer’s seven—The $50 I spent at the movies – You seemed more pious on Facebook – Putting the ‘chool’ back in ‘school’ – Wanted: Your brains – Quite the balancing act – Men’s soccer hard at work in 2008 – Trojan Sports – Recruitment aims for athletic progress – Athlete of the Week

Fort Wayne Alumnus, Taylor University Fort Wayne

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Summer 2008 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni, Parents And Friends (Summer 2008), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Summer 2008 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

The Echo: May 9, 2008, Taylor University

2007-2008 (Volume 95)

Administration discussing fate of the union – Taylor seeking global ‘ring’ by 2016 – Cinco de Mayo celebration – Taylor sends 1,000 books to Nigeria – Upland to welcome new community center – Korean delegation opens doors to opportunities around the world – Snapshots: A semester’s top stories – Many passions, one world – ESL/EFL gives the world words – Water-Logged: Students taste test 81 ‘bubblers’ – Fantasy baseball to make dreams come true this year – Student mother balances family and school – Brandle awarded return home – First summer blockbuster cements ‘Iron’-clad victory – A fond farewell in …

The Echo: May 2, 2008, Taylor University

2007-2008 (Volume 95)

Presidential candidates come to Indiana – TU sociology students seek urban exposure in Chicago – Justice in a box – Class of 2012 sports higher male SAT scores, wealthier students – TU seniors carry on the 54-year-old Taylathon tradition – New apartments to offer sufficient parking, close community – News Brief – Weekly Around The World – BAM hits China – Getting over the guilt trip – Taylor sports: The best photos of the year – ‘Expelled’ is intelligently designed – Band’s odd new sound has ‘Disco’ fans in a panic – Floor Plan draws up the blueprints for success …

The Express: April 28, 2008, Taylor University Fort Wayne

2007-2008 (Volume 12)

What Would William Wilberforce do? Stop Slavery Now — Room Draw: Housing Options for On-Campus Students — The Aliens of Tipton County — Right to be Wrong: Tatoos — The Quake According to Bethany — My Right To Vote — The Church Has Left the Building — Beyond the Blog: The Evolution of Social Networks — Rockin’ Review: The Mill Cafe — Stephen Colbert: An American Laugh Track

The Echo: April 25, 2008, Taylor University

2007-2008 (Volume 95)

An Echo special report: Under the Influence: Breaking the subculture’s silence – Heritage Weekend honors prayer legacy – Earthquake rocks Midwest – Weekly Around The World – Mosaic showcases the globe – Colorblind in a spectral world – Seeing double? Two versions of ‘The Odd Couple’ – Mary Fran: Taylor’s friend for the ages – Life lessons learned from Taylathon – WTUR offers fresh spin on news – Give ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ a second thought – Letters to the Editor – The church’s double standard – The quiet epidemic – Dealing with spiritual doubts – Baseball takes third in MCC …

The Echo: April 18, 2008, Taylor University

2007-2008 (Volume 95)

Advancement heads up commencement – Behind the scenes with Trojan Film Festival award winners – XXX Church comes to Marion – ‘Playing’ kindergarten – Ivanhoe’s welcomes father, daughter to ‘100 Club’ – News Brief – Weekly Around The World – Alum aids Chinese in Spain – Christianity moves south worldwide – Ti(red) of cynicism – Helyer reveals Revelation – Shop for a cause – Making a difference in what you wear – NBC fights to take back Thursday nights – Feist brings audiences into a musical fairy tale – Crows make ‘Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings’ count – Vote or …

The Echo: April 11, 2008, Taylor University

2007-2008 (Volume 95)

Taylor plants 1,00 trees on new property – Taylor prof’s suit against former employer dismissed – Boys & Girls Club hosts open house – Chorale hosts Greek dining and dancing – College class of 2018: Sixth graders visit – History banquet connects students, grads – Echo earns state, national awards – Weekly Around The World – Alumni seek to free the untouchable – Chasing global cats and dogs – Spring Break Photo Contest Winners – Clooney tackles the sports genre – Achebe’s classic falls apart upon closer examination – Tenth Avenue North debuts on the right track – Feminism is …

The Echo: April 4, 2008, Taylor University

2007-2008 (Volume 95)

YC features Taylor ‘rejects’ – Taylor expands summer school opportunities – Endowment fund explained: TU could suffer from recession – Taylor ‘ringer’ lost but found – Freshman girl suffers from short-term memory loss – Trojan Film Fest kicks off – Grant County hosts seminar to encourage new entrepreneurs – Weekly Around The World – Breaking for ministry – Feeling the burden of an ordinary world – DC Employee House Becomes a Home – Taylor husband to referee Final Four – Two-year silence broken: Families speak out – The Scrappies: The Reject Show awards – Rice Pilaf: delicious comedy with a …

Fort Wayne Alumnus, Taylor University Fort Wayne

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Spring 2008 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Koinonia, Rick Zomer, David Johnstone, Tim Elmore, Gene C. Fant Jr., Edee Schulze, Connie Sjoberg, Mike Broberg, David A. Kennedy, Nicole Hoefle, Michael Santarosa, Stephanie Santarosa, Jason M. Morris, Heidi Johnston

Koinonia

Spotlight Features
Has Facebook Jumped the Shark?, Rick Zomer

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Virtual Community, David Johnstone

Screenagers: How Technology is Changing the Way we Interact with Students, Tim Elmore

'In Loco Parentis' Revisited, Gene C. Fant Jr.

ACSD News: From Location to Interest: ACSD Considers Move from Regional to Collaboratives Model, Edee Schulze, Connie Sjoberg, Mike Broberg, David A. Kennedy, Nicole Hoefle

Thinking Theologically
Keeping Faith: Serving Students or the Kingdom, Michael and Stephanie Santarosa

Book Reviews
Encouraging Authenticity and Spirituality in Higher Education, reviewed by Jason M. Morris

My Freshman Year, Heidi Johnston

Features …

The Echo: March 14, 2008, Taylor University

2007-2008 (Volume 95)

Taylor professor designs sculpture for Union Univ. – Taylor sophomore gets a glimpse of life ‘behind the veil’ – Counselors work to prevent tragedy – YC wants ‘rejects’ – Google Street View comes to Taylor – RIAA rumors cleared up – Weekly Around The World – Taylor spring break team will travel to Amman, Jordan – Quiz your competence – Powerful women of the 21st century – From Upland to California?: Students Road Trip Across America – Interactive Games Bring Friends Together – ’10,000 BC’ earns a D- in ancient history – Secondhand Serenade: Second-hand from Dashboard Confessional? – Outlaw …

The Echo: March 7, 2008, Taylor University

2007-2008 (Volume 95)

Songs from a nostalgic time – Sex in the Village confronts gender roles – Taylor adopts ‘early-alert’ system to help struggling students – Ceraks, VanRyns tell story through Taylor parent – Appreciating the art and the artist – Journey to self-approval – Drama honor society raises Alzheimer awareness – Correction – Weekly Around the World – Spencer Center seeks to expand to Ethiopia – Searching for global competence – Conference says presidential candidates need global focus – Nostalgia Night – ‘Semi-Pro’ called to the bench for indecent comedy – Kravitz paves the way for a ‘Love Revolution’ – Editorial – …

The Echo: February 29, 2008, Taylor University

2007-2008 (Volume 95)

SBP-elect Hunsinger says he seeks to serve – Business competition helps Grant County – Student senate discusses lack of student support for Taylor intercollegiate athletics – Ceraks, Van Ryns prepare for book release – New CSS professor ‘marries’ Taylor community – New perspective on C.S. Lewis classics – Weekly Around The World Writing for the world in South Africa – Becoming lighthouses at home – hodson’s hidden treasures – Brazil’s Kitchen – Spiegel’s “Big Ideas” – ‘Be Kind Rewind’: fresh comedy you won’t want to tape over – The Afters step beyond OK with new studio album – Five great …

The Echo: February 22, 2008, Taylor University

2007-2008 (Volume 95)

The final debate: SBP candidates to face off – Taylor to give three honorary degrees – IFC concert expands minds – Taylor says fee increase ‘average’ for peer schools – Q&A: the soundtrack to Andy Whitman’s life – Students In Free Enterprise to replace TABS – News Briefs – Weekly Around The World – Faith, tribes & politics: Kenya’s crisis – ‘Fun’ at the Harvard Model United Nations – A day with the Taylor police department – One-hour open house adventure – ‘Jumper’ teleports to a land of bad filmmaking – Angels & Airwaves takes command of ‘I-Empire’ – If …