A Silent Night twist to MyGen

MyGen looked different this year, but not just because of COVID-19. 

Convulsion, changes and calamities

The first presidential debate was relatively widely panned. Large stretches of time were completely unintelligible as the two candidates talked over one another and threw personal attacks. Partisans on both sides announced their candidate’s victory while commentators bemoaned the lack of civility and substance, and worried about the implications for our democracy. Most people tuned out quickly.

Taylor gains their second win of season against Goshen

The Taylor men’s soccer team moved to 2-5 in the Crossroads League with an important 2-1 win against Goshen last Saturday night. The win ties them with Saint Francis at six points in the Cross Division.

New ethics bowl leaders

Whether they have an experienced adviser or not, Taylor’s Ethics Bowl teams plan on getting to the national competition this year. 

Sammy II continues volleyball tradition

Taylor University is built on tradition and community. For the men of the second floor of Samuel Morris Hall, affectionately called Sammy 2, the volleyball cheer section serves both purposes.

Taylathon tradition continues again in 2020

Taylathon ran its annual race on Oct. 10. The race was another in a storied history dating back to the initial 1948 running. 

Taylor students look to ride their way through campus

They see them rolling. They hating, but nobody can catch them. The TU skate club is always riding. Whether it be starting from the student center to riding down devil’s backbone, the skate club is all about having fun.

NBA bubble provides unexpected lessons

The NBA bubble — an uncertain experiment — worked. That much can be said after the Los Angeles Lakers knocked off the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals last week.

Title IX now includes a Q&A

The final article in this series will be published on 10/26 and will provide more detail on what happens with the Title IX process in the event of an off campus case or out of the United States case, what the alternative investigation process looks like and more minor changes to the language of the policy. -- Editors

A look into candidates’ opposing views

In the weeks preceding the presidential election, the U.S. political climate is fiercely divided and debates have taken personal issues into the public eye. 

Committee launches search for a new president

Taylor University's Board of Trustees has recently announced their search for the next university president as well as their intentions to choose a candidate by this spring.

Introducing News co-editors Ellie Tiemens and Ansley Kary

The Efficient Dynamic Duo.

Modern Solutions Required

I have been thinking a lot about being outdoors and taking walks and what it means to be a whole person. One of Taylor’s mantras is that we are “whole person focused,” but I think in the buzz of classes and activities it is easy to forget to take time to do the things that actually make us feel whole. 

A Few Tips and Tricks Provided by the Calling and Career Office

The Bachelorette Breakdown

After months of not knowing what to do with our Monday nights, The Bachelor franchise is back.

‘The Boys’ returns to Amazon

‘The Boys’ proves it’s no one-hit wonder with a “diabolical” second season.

‘I Gotta Sound’ concert celebrates diversity

On Oct. 8, the Samuel Morris statues were accompanied by roughly 90 Taylor students, unified through their voices.

MPO offers marimba concert

Hearing a duck call used as an instrument is a rare experience. 

The Cashier Couple: Ronald and Diana

When mutual friends set them up on a blind date, Ronald and Diana Brooks had no idea that they would one day be looking back on nearly 19 years of marriage. Now, as cashiers at Taylor, the Brooks love being a part of this tight-knit community together.  

‘The Enneagram of Discernment’ offers new perspective

“What’s your Enneagram number?”