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Jameson Chesser leaves the gridiron a champion

‘Champion’ is a word sports fans associate with trophies, cups and accolades. For senior running back Jameson Chesser, the word ‘champion’ is an identity or an image to be reflected.

Janie Kesler dies at 89

Helen Jane “Janie” Kesler (‘59) died July 1, 2025, at the age of 89.

Taylor prepares for commencement

Taylor University will confer degrees on 405 students during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 24. The Commencement Ceremony is an event that showcases the institution’s academic rigor with its long-standing Christian traditions.

Bridge construction is nearing an end in downtown Upland

The sounds of drills and sights of traffic cones won’t be around for much longer. The State Road 22 project which has shut down roads in Upland is scheduled to be completed by November.

'I Love TU' week raises $700,000 for Taylor Fund

Starting April 28 to May 2, ‘I Love TU’ fundraised approximately $700,000. The Taylor Fund is aimed at benefiting the student experience at Taylor.

A positive light joins the campus police force

​​Taylor University police officer, Evan Brutscher, graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy on April 25, 2025. Before moving to Upland, Brutscher lived in Brandenburg, Kentucky where he attended the Kentucky Police Academy.

President Lindsay addresses Taylor growth at meeting

President Lindsay asked 150 upperclassmen to consider moving to apartments this fall to make room for the 697 incoming freshmen in a town hall meeting in Cornwall Auditorium on Tuesday, May 6.  The auditorium was so packed two rows of students had to sit on the floor.

Marshal Cassidy provides update

Upland is looking to move from cars to all SUVs for law enforcement in the city of Upland, Police Marshal James Cassidy said at the Upland Town Council meeting, April 15. The Upland Police Department’s 2014 Chevy Impala was “on the way out,” Cassidy said.

Johnson leads workshop

Marketing campaigns went out to the public about a grant-writing workshop at Taylor University hosted by the Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs (OGSP) in April. OGSP dedicates their time and resources to helping staff, faculty and students conduct research.

Taylor auctions off four vans, two trucks and two cars

Taylor University auctioned off four vans, two trucks and two cars in a silent auction that ended April 11. Kerry Shanebrook, the grounds superintendent at Taylor University, said the money from the sales goes into Taylor’s vehicle replacement fund.

Upland leaders create five-year parks and rec master plan

As summer approaches, Upland leaders hope to implement a five-year parks and recreation master plan to benefit the town’s blossoming population. The master plan outlines the next five years of construction and maintenance for Upland parks.

Fall 2025 marks another year of record growth

The Taylor administration welcomes another historically large class in fall 2025. The growth requires adjustment from students as parking shifts to the outskirts of campus.

Kaleb Kolpien: Consistent performance and character

“You’ll never hear Kaleb talk about himself,” Taylor baseball head coach Kyle Gould said. “You’ll never see him celebrate his personal success. And when your best player behaves that way, everybody does.” Kolpien is now Taylor baseball’s all-time hits leader.

I Love TU week introduces new competition

I Love TU Week returns to campus, April 28-May 2, 2025, marking five days of activities and events intended to spark student engagement with the Taylor Fund. The Taylor Fund is an annual fund, directly affecting students as the money is allocated toward student programming and residence life. In addition, this fund lowers tuition costs by $1800 per year, per student.

Greek's Pizzeria in Upland welcomes new owners

Bill and Sabrina Mixon embarked on a new adventure when they bought Greek’s Pizzeria in Upland on March 1. Before purchasing the restaurant, Bill was a manager at Discount Tire in Muncie, and Sabrina was a stay-at-home mom. Rewind approximately 50 years to when Chris Karamesine founded Greek’s Pizzeria. While working in the automotive services, Bill crossed paths with Karamesine and became his go-to car guy and a good friend.

Taylor students visit Indiana Supreme Court

The Indiana Supreme Court met to hear oral arguments in the Chapel Auditorium of Indiana Wesleyan University on Thursday, April 10. The 40-minute grilling included arguments from the prosecution and defense of a civil case. The audience was made up of approximately 850 college and high school students from around Indiana.

Taylor receives seven ICPA awards

The Echo was awarded seven ICPA awards at a banquet on Saturday Apr. 12. The Echo as a staff was awarded first place for a single issue, “The Eclipse Edition.”

Jim Daly visits Taylor

“My heart is definitely with Sammy,” said Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family, as he spoke at Taylor University’s chapel on Wednesday, April 2. Daly, a self-identified prankster, said he would fit right in with the shenanigan-loving Sammy crowd, prompting uproarious applause from Samuel Morris residents in Rediger Chapel’s balconies.

New Upland town attorney

Community is central to Pierce Church fundraising craft fair

There were 43 vendors this year, said Kevin Duecker, the director of children’s ministries at Pierce Church. Vendors sold a variety of items from baked goods to wooden toys, Easter baskets to jewelry. He and Lindsay Crawford, an attendee of Pierce Church, coordinated the fair, which was held on April 5.