Features

Renewing lives through reNEWed Boutique & Thrift

While students at Taylor University and Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) live in a bubble that provides housing, food and safety, that isn’t the case for a large portion of Grant County.

Tate seeks God for courage to overcome

Being a first-generation high school graduate and college student is something to be proud of and a celebration for the whole family. But what if your whole family wasn’t there to celebrate?

The Bates find four-legged fellowship

Waking up multiple times throughout the night to care for and feed eight puppies is not a task for just anyone.

God's guiding hand through glitz and glam

As sophomore Claire Nieshalla stood upon the Miss East Central Indiana pageant stage to accept her first place award, she remembered all that had brought her there: a little bit of chance, a good amount of talent, but mostly a lot of God’s provision.

Love your neighbor and your earth

From reusing a Dashi bowl to skipping the straw at a restaurant, senior Michaela Stenerson strives to advocate for the planet and shares how her fellow Taylor students can join her in the call for stewardship.

Aaron Kaney becomes state attorney for Illinois

An undeclared freshman resided in Wengatz Hall and was uncertain of where his Taylor education would take him. 

Alumna honors first generation students

What if every single part of Taylor could be seen as a safe place for every single student? What if Taylor was a place where diversity was at the center of every class, activity, building and event?

Caleb Miller: getting to know the man, the music

Through the ruckus and crowded Dining Commons (DC), there is often a sweet sound coming from the piano on the top floor. Senior Caleb Miller sits at the bench, seemingly unbothered, playing tunes over it all.  

Muselman reflects on Pence campaign

Patience Korrie leaves her mark through leadership

Learning the poetry of life

New Beginning Thrifts gives clothes second chances

New Beginning Thrifts, founded by juniors Clay Vander Kolk and Ali Clodgo, offers a second chance for second-hand clothes, making fashion both stylish and sustainable.

All Sage: from passion to professional

Painting and designing is a hobby held by many, but taking the next step to successfully selling one’s art is a feat that few can claim.  Abby Jones, a 19-year-old Taylor sophomore from West Chicago, is one of those few.

An unexpected season for Trojan volleyball

The journey from Myanmar to Indiana

Hartford City boasts new coffee shop, Who’s Your Coffee

100 Years: Taylor’s women in history

Student grows her abilities for leadership in the Key Club

‘The Enneagram of Discernment’ offers new perspective

The Cashier Couple: Ronald and Diana