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Abbey Brennan finished her career as an All-American.

12/7/2022, 12:00am

Brennan embodies pursuit of excellence, persistence

By Payne Moses

Fort Wayne, Indiana native and fifth-year senior Abbey Brennan put an exclamation mark on her career as a part of Taylor women’s cross country and track and field. The 10-time All-American quietly went about her business and now leaves a legacy full of achievement matched with unwavering humility.

Sophomore Hannah Marella grew up in Qatar and is now a multimedia journalism major at Taylor.

11/29/2022, 12:00am

Hannah Marella: life in Qatar

 

Thirteen years in Qatar changes you. Sophomore Hannah Marella has lived most of her life in the Middle East, experiencing an intersection between Arab, Indian and Jordanian cultures.

Student Senate works behind the scenes to ensure students are being well taken care of.

11/29/2022, 12:00am

Student Senate works to improve campus

By Contessa Hussong

“Not a lot of students notice it.” Siwon Heo, a Chair member of the Taylor Student Senate, wasn’t exaggerating as she sat down at her desk, a list of committee members on the computer screen in front of her. 

Senior Wesley Jones, junior Trent Repass, junior Aidan Merck and freshman Hanna Fritz performed in Rice Pilaf’s most recent show, called “Turtleneck.”

11/16/2022, 12:00am

Rice Pilaf reflects on first two shows

By Kendall Beck

The members of Rice Pilaf are grateful for what they consider a “weird energy” that surrounds the group this year. Rice Pilaf, often shortened to Pilaf, is Taylor’s improvisational comedy club.

Sophomore JP Susantio is a film major who enjoys finding interesting ways to tell stories.

11/8/2022, 12:00am

JP Susantio takes a look behind the lens

By Contessa Hussong

Come to any major TU football game, and it’s likely you’ve seen sophomore JP Susantio.  Though he’s not a journalist or an athlete, he’s found himself on Trojan sidelines all the same. With his camera in his hand, Susantio has embraced his own form of storytelling — and he’s fully dedicated to making the most of his major in film. 

The RedBarn is an after-school ministry for Eastbrook students in grades 6-12.

10/24/2022, 12:00am

The RedBarn: Ministry serves Upland

By Kendall Beck

Troy and Liz Shockey embody the word “hospitality.” Together, the Upland-based couple have embraced leadership of The RedBarn, an after-school ministry for Eastbrook students grades 6-12.

Swallow residents Martin Didier, Dain Wyngarden, Russell Knapp, Haley Keppel, Kaelynn Schultz and Ethan Jackson pose in front of Swallow Robin Hall.

10/12/2022, 12:00am

Swallow Robin: beyond the bathtubs

By Marissa Muljat

Tucked away on the far north side of campus sits the smallest, oldest, quirkiest and, perhaps, most mysterious of residence halls. Some know the dorm by its famous tradition, “Swalloween,” others by the moon-shaped window that glistens at the top of the building and many by its notorious bathtubs.

Junior Mimi Yoder and senior Christina Russell are serving as co-managers of Taylor’s radio station, WTUR.

10/4/2022, 12:00am

Russell, Yoder share vision for WTUR

By Kendall Beck

WTUR is committed to embracing their mission as boldly in real life as it is displayed across their website: “We strive to provide a professional and positive voice for Taylor University, integrating Christian faith and culture.”

Senior Sierra Twigg interned at Lifeline Youth Ministries this past summer.

9/27/2022, 12:00am

Peterson, Twigg share Lifeline impact

By Marissa Muljat

As Taylor alumnus Irv Polk (‘63) lay sick on his hospital bed, the last words he spoke to his friend and coworker Darrell Peterson were, “Don’t let it die, don’t let it die.”