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?” 

Muscle Monday

As I walk into the Well Gym every day, I observe those around me. I witness 85 - 90% of men weightlifting vs. the 10% of women. I view many women on the treadmill, biking, and participating in core exercises. It crosses my mind, “Why is it such a huge split from guys vs. girls as it relates to weightlifting?

Modern Solutions Required

I think one of the reasons I hate a lot of movies is because I can usually guess what will happen next. Some of this is just lazy writing but some of this is also due to the popular idea that specific story beats must happen at specific times. 

Taylor Esports is welcoming new members

Attention all gamers: Taylor Esports is well underway and is welcoming new members, both competitive and casual.

Taylor men's soccer hoping to find hot streak

The Taylor men’s Soccer team has lost every game this one except one. They picked up a win against the University of Saint Francis, followed by a loss against Grace College.

Taylor defeats Cougars, then loses to Lancers last Saturday

Taylor women’s soccer came up just short on Saturday, Oct. 3 against No. 14 Grace College. The Trojans surrendered an early goal that ended up being the difference in the 1-0 contest that dropped Taylor to 4-3 on the year and 3-3 within the Crossroads League. 

Election Programming begins at Taylor

In an age where the presidential debate is full of the candidates interrupting each other and dancing around particular questions, a series of meetings discussing how to engage thoughtfully in politics is unusual. Normally it may be hard to find, but that is just what Taylor students have at their disposal this election season.

COVID-19 strikes multiple NFL teams

Coronavirus has now impacted the NFL, with three teams reporting positive cases — the New England Patriots, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans — causing two games to be postponed.