Arts & Culture

Socially-distanced MyGen brings campus together

Student Activities council hosts MyGen in a social-distanced fashion for a night of fun for the Taylor community. 

Artist gives virtual talk back

Visiting artists Laura Tabbut and Justine Sorsen spoke at a talk-back session at Taylor on their piece, 'A Pattern in the Sky' on Oct. 16. 

Wind Ensemble performs pop-up concert

Taylor University's Wind Ensemble had their season opener at the LaRita Boren Campus Center on Oct. 12. 

Netflix debuts ‘Emily in Paris’

Netflix's new series, 'Emily in Paris' offers viewer an easy escape into this light-hearted show. 

‘The Boys’ returns to Amazon

Season 2 of Amazon Prime's 'The Boys' promises an enjoyable ride for viewers.

MPO offers marimba concert

The Marion Philharmonic Orchestra's marimba performance offers an enjoyable experience to the Upland Community. 

‘I Gotta Sound’ concert celebrates diversity

Taylor Chorale, Gospel Choir and the Black Student Union held a concert called 'I Gotta Sound' on Oct. 8 to celebrate songs of unity. 

‘Zeros’ reimagines glam pop

Declan McKenna released a new album titled 'Zeros' on Sept. 4. 

Abby Braswell illustrates her passion for art

Senior Abby Braswell discusses what drew her to her passion of art. 

Chorale works with IWU for first performance

Taylor Chorale kicks off their season-opening concert with a collaborative concert with IWU at Matter Park in Marion.

Marion Philharmonic Orchestra kicks off season outside

The Marion Philharmonic Orchestra kicked off performances at the Upland Depot Park. 

Film Department achieves aspirations at Crystal Pillars

Several Taylor students and alumni entered film productions at Six Pillars; some awards were brought home. 

‘Relief’ adapts its process to continue to fulfill its mission

Taylor University's 'Relief' Journal preserved through the changes to produce a journal combining art and faith. 

Reviewing Taylor's first pandemic production

A review on 'Godspell,' Taylor University's first completely outdoor production.

‘The New Mutants’ reopens theaters in lackluster fashion

After experiencing 'New Mutants," viewers are left unhappy with the film's turnout. 

Reuniting musicians in performance in safe new ways

Taylor music department students began the year by rehearsing for upcoming performances with new COVID procedures to ensure safety to students and faculty. 

Finding the courage to create

Ars Machina explores the world of CGI art

This demonstration was part of “Ars Mechanica”, the newest exhibit in the Metcalf Gallery. It is a collaborative show, where a wide range of CGI art is displayed both in prints and on various screens throughout the Metcalf Gallery. 

Student artist helps small business through summer work

Senior Clarissa Paschall narrates her journey of reflection.

Black Lives Matter honored in downtown Upland

Tashema Davis paints a mural on Main Street in honor of the Black Lives Matter movement.