Arts & Culture - The Echo

‘Zeros’ reimagines glam pop

By Holly Gaskill · Friday, Oct. 16, 2020

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

Abby Braswell illustrates her passion for art

By Olivia Yatooma · Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020

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

Chorale works with IWU for first performance

By Hailey Hendricks · Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020

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

By Mer Fenton · Monday, Sept. 28, 2020

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

Film Department achieves aspirations at Crystal Pillars

By Amelia Bostick · Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020

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

By Hailey Hendricks · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020

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

Reviewing Taylor's first pandemic production

Monday, Sept. 21, 2020

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

‘The New Mutants’ reopens theaters in lackluster fashion

By Lucas Bertsche · Friday, Sept. 18, 2020

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

Reuniting musicians in performance in safe new ways

By Hailey Hendricks · Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020

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

By Sarah Wordhouse · Monday, Sept. 14, 2020

Ars Machina explores the world of CGI art

By Mer Fenton · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020

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

By Hailey Hendricks · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020

Senior Clarissa Paschall narrates her journey of reflection.

Black Lives Matter honored in downtown Upland

By Amelia Bostick · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020

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

Pop music singer Taylor Swift surprise released 16 songs in late July. (Provided by Republic Records)

‘Folklore’ shakes up pop music landscape

By Holly Gaskill · Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020

Taylor Swift, notorious for curating and alluding to new albums months in advance, shocked the music world when she announced a new album just 18 hours before its anticipated drop.