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Janie Kesler dies at 89
By Makenna McCord | July 8Helen Jane “Janie” Kesler (‘59) died July 1, 2025, at the age of 89.
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Taylor receives seven ICPA awards
By Makenna McCord | April 30The 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.”
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On-campus growth needs online foundation
By Makenna McCord | April 10Taylor University as an academic institution has a responsibility to address the needs of the students. This can look like making sure residence halls are clean, food at the Hodson Dining Commons is good quality, or most importantly, that classes are facilitating learning in the way that is most beneficial for the student.
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Halbrook civic engagement conversation: Tom Jones lectureship
By Makenna McCord | March 11Three panelists gathered to offer insight about vocation and civic engagement on Feb. 26. The speakers shared stories about their personal lives, their work and how faith integrated into their daily lives.
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Foodie Fix: Editors share their thoughts on local coffee shops
By Makenna McCord | March 3College students thrive on the existence of one substance — coffee. In the surrounding Marion and Hartford City areas, there are dozens of coffee shops. Some are the perfect afternoon retreat for students to relax and sip while doing homework. Others lack in the most important areas — the quality of their coffee.
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Trump wins presidency
By Makenna McCord | November 12Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election. Trump secured electoral votes from swing states North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, Michigan and Arizona, resulting in his win over Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Artifacts bring history to life
By Makenna McCord | November 11Clay tablets, cook books and foam mascot heads — all are a piece of Taylor history, preserved in the stacks of the archives.
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Parlor Donuts offers gluten-free and vegan options
By Makenna McCord | November 4Taking a vacant spot on Muncie’s busy McGalliard Road, Parlor Donuts brings the simplicity and comfort of flavors that patrons know and love, elevating them with new recipes.
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Patent Pending: Shop celebrates grand opening downtown
By Makenna McCord | October 9Patent Pending opened its doors to the public for the first time during its grand opening ceremony Sept. 29. The new business, located on Main Street in downtown Upland will supply consumers with gifts and other home goods.
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By Makenna McCord | April 5“The Stranger,” also published as “The Outsider,” was first published in French in 1942
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By Makenna McCord and | September 26The Metcalf Art Gallery provides a space for students to engage with art.
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By Makenna McCord and | September 26The logarithmic spiral is a motif of perfection.
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By Makenna McCord | September 19Church should be a safe place to discuss politics.
