ARTS & CULTURE

Viewer admires the different art on display at the event.

11/2/2023, 12:00am

When Mud Becomes a Masterpiece

By Anna Jones

From Aug. 29 to Oct. 20., Taylor’s Metcalf Art Gallery was the venue for the "Out of Indiana Clay Invitational," where local artists showcased their skills and demonstrated the possibilities achievable with a simple medium like clay.

Junior Ethan Watts rehearses with his chapel band.

11/2/2023, 12:00am

Watts releases fourth full-length album

By Kendall Beck

It is not typical of the average college student to end a long day of classes with long hours in the recording studio, but for junior music composition major Ethan Watts, this is second nature.

President Tali Stichter opens a SEND meeting with encouraging words.

10/26/2023, 12:00am

SEND Club normalizes neurodiversity awareness

By Kylie Roggie

At a university that emphasizes “life to the full,” SEND (Students for Education on Neurodiversity) aims to make this a reality for every individual. The club provides a space where neurodivergent students can thrive through conversation, awareness and understanding. 

Bruner teaching film students.

10/12/2023, 12:00am

Film and media professor wins faculty award

By Devin Smith

Winning an award such as Taylor University’s teaching excellence and campus leadership Award is a monumental achievement, one that John Bruner, Film and Media Arts department co-chair, can now say he has.

Senior Lynden Hight is the new president of Birrama Creative.

9/28/2023, 12:00am

A creative surrounded by other student creators

By Anna Jones

On a campus brimming with artistic expression, Lynden Hight uses her passion for the arts to bring a new creative outlook to campus. The student-led marketing team at Taylor University, Birrama Creative, has elected Hight as its president for the 2023-2024 school year. 

Ben Tiede and Patrick Marsh document interviews with Ukraine citizens.

9/28/2023, 12:00am

Taylor alumnus documents Ukrainian families

By Devin Smith

The war in Ukraine rages on as of September 15, 2023. Russian forces have been trying to take control over the country of Ukraine since February 2022. Despite the chaos, a Taylor alumnus and student have taken up the daunting task of traveling there, and documenting it.

Dora Rivera teaching students at her school, where 1/5th of the student body solely speak Spanish.

9/21/2023, 12:00am

From student teaching to teaching students

By Anna Mitchell

Rivera (‘23) teaches music at a K-8 school in Chicago and manages 11 classes. Currently, she teaches general music, but hopes to branch out by teaching choir, private lessons and organizing ensembles in the future. 

Karis Bland during a practice of “Everybody” with the ensemble in the background.

9/21/2023, 12:00am

“Everybody” takes the stage

By Anna Jones

The local theater scene buzzed with excitement as “Everybody,” the thought-provoking and innovative play by Braden Jacobs-Jenkins, took the spotlight. This modern rendition of the contemporary theatrical masterpiece has historically captivated audiences with its unique perspective on life, death and the human experience. “Everybody” is a modern adaptation of the 15th-century morality play, “Everyman.” It invited theatergoers on an introspective journey that explores the fundamental questions of existence. Directed by Tracy Manning, artistic director of theatre arts, audiences could expect three evenings full of unique storytelling and powerful performances.