Features

An origin story as good as ‘The Incredibles’

 It was an unbreakable bond that formed between senior Sophie Olson and the film screen after witnessing “The Incredibles” for the first time. From this earliest encounter, Olson’s passion for film has yet to cease.

Empty Bowls: Good soup promotes a good cause

The return of healthy competition for a good cause. That was the heart and soul of this year’s Empty Bowls.

Riggleman creates social work project

How can learning be centered on the community? In Assistant Professor of Social Work Kara Riggleman’s Social Work Process and Practice 3 course, the integration of community service and learning is a clear theme and goal. 

Jenkins’ appreciation for music grows at Taylor

Professor reflects on time at Bangladeshi hospital

When Peter Staritz, assistant professor of physics and engineering, realized he was putting his life’s work and his faith in separate boxes, he knew it was time for something different. 

D’Souza describes fundraising efforts

Who you gonna call? Alumni! That is what junior Tessa D’Souza did as a volunteer for the Taylor Phonathon, an event to encourage Taylor alumni to give back.

Kaitlyn Gillenwater inspires others with her artwork

Kerr describes music department impact

Senior music education major, Abigail Kerr, was in the middle of teaching a music lesson to her elementary-aged class, when a student turned to her and said, “Miss Kerr, last night my mom lost 37 teeth.”

Keaton Hendricks shares Sky Manufacturing mission

Keaton Hendricks graduated from Taylor University in 2018 already having founded what was then Sky Outfitters out of his dorm room in Bergwall. 

Marissa Williams: Unification through photography

For some, the love they have for others is outpoured into their creations. Junior Marissa Williams is one of those people.

Eaks serves the DC at quarantine peaks

Former Dining Commons (DC) Service Manager Ben Eaks was at work in the DC when he spotted a student wearing Heelies.

Taylor soccer players journey from Bolivia

Roat: Professional Writing to Writing Professionally

With four books published only two years out of college, it is hard not to be impressed with Alyssa Roat (’19). 

Professor paves way for women in STEM

Assistant professor of engineering, Danielle Nobles-Lookingbill, breaks down gender stereotypes while she helps build the kingdom of God — figuratively and literally.

Josiah Friesen shares his music composition process

A sneak peak into Walnut Creek Market

Taylor teams celebrate legacy of Coach George Glass

George Glass coached cross country and track at Taylor for 26 years. A cookout  on Sept. 18 celebrated Glass and his legacy. Learn more about Glass and the impact he left on Taylor.

An unexpected journey: Texas to Taylor

 Meet the new “first lady” of Taylor and learn how she fell in love with President Michael Lindsay.

Fine Arts Feature: "Luminescence" by Kaelynn Shultz

Cavanagh shares this year’s chapel theme inspiration

Find out more about this year’s chapel theme and why Campus Pastor Jon Cavanagh chose it.