By Katelyn S. Irons | Echo The future of energy is taking shape. From countries burning garbage to others offshoring solar panels, there is a newfound emphasis on renewable energy options. But are any of these technologies viable replacements for current fossil fuel-based ones? Today, 39 percent of ...
By Katelyn S. Irons | Echo When the credits roll for films like "Pirates of the Caribbean" or "Transformers," it's rare to see someone on the list who came from a tiny school in the cornfields. Yet major films such as these have Taylor grad Tim Naylor ('94) to thank for some of the visual effects that ...
By Katelyn S. Irons | Echo Coffee, culture and craft are coming to Upland. The Bridge Café, projected to open this spring, will offer coffee, lunches and European-style baked goods. The project is backed by Nicholas Kerton-Johnson, associate professor of political science and international relations, ...
By Katelyn S. Irons | Echo Spats and top hats meet lively tradition with Taylor Opera's latest concert, "A Night of Broadway and Opera." With songs varying from humorous to emotional, this show promises to be an adventure. "This evening of Broadway and opera scenes is a wonderfully varied program, featuring ...
By Katelyn S. Irons | Echo The Marion Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) muses on its website that "no dreamer is ever too small; no dream is ever too big." MPO will utilize this theme in their upcoming concert "Variations on a Dream," featuring the Taylor Chorale and assistant professor of music Conor Angell ...
By Katelyn S. Irons | Echo Imagine, if you will, the year 2026. Perhaps there will be flying cars or a cure for cancer. Hopefully, most of those reading will have graduated by then. What will Taylor University be like in 2026? During the past year, an appointed group of faculty and staff have been creating ...
By Katelyn S. Irons | Echo Graduates can't wait to chase their shooting stars, but the trails they wish to blaze may map through the cornfields. Instead of leaving the state, they find themselves at home in Indiana. A new organization on campus is helping to make this a reality, by placing students ...
Katelyn S. Irons | Echo Apple entered the smartwatch market on Tuesday with the announcement of its next products: two larger iPhones (the 6 and 6 Plus) and Apple Watch. The new iPhones are already predicted to sell out on opening weekend, according to USA Today. "This will be the biggest iPhone launch ...
By Katelyn S. Irons | Echo Amid a world driven by apps and networks, students are looking to mobilize their college experience. And that is exactly what Taylor Mobile attempts to do. The app, which launched Aug. 18, was built for students, faculty, staff and alumni. After downloading from Apple's App ...
By Katelyn S. Irons | Echo As freshmen, opportunities to get involved with groups and activities abound, but picking from the many options can be overwhelming. One Taylor group, however, is looking for freshmen members. Taylor Student Organization (TSO) wants new recruits for its team. "As a freshman, ...
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