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Syswerda releases collaborative Christmas song

By Lisa Pinsenschaum · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

“Are You Ready,” showcases more than just sleigh bells and snowflakes. Todd Syswerda, professor of music composition, songwriting and music technology, wrote a new Christmas song for the Taylor community putting a spotlight on the manger. The song's theme explores the incredible joy of angels announcing Jesus' birth.

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Joseph Pak releases book addressing self-deception in faith

By Kate Delaney · Monday, Nov. 18, 2024

Room 142 in Zondervan Library is normally quiet. But on Nov. 14, it hosted a lively group of students and faculty who leaned in to hear one charismatic professor’s story.Joseph Pak, an adjunct professor of biblical studies, presented his brand-new book, “What the Bible Says about the Dangers of Self-Deception: An Exegetical Approach.”

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Ashlyn Hanson captures nuances of high society in novel ‘Haisley’

By Ella Watson · Monday, Nov. 18, 2024

A high society girl learns to lean on her friends and herself in the face of impossible decisions and challenging situations in the novel “Haisley.” The young adult novel was written by sophomore finance major Ashlyn Hanson during her senior year in high school. The novel focuses on a high society entitled girl named Haisley who is thrust into the modeling industry.

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Fabrica revives vintage clothing on Taylor runway

By Kate Delaney · Monday, Nov. 18, 2024

The click of high heels and Nike Air Force shoes were drowned out by applause as pastel hues flashed and circled the runway in the Atrium of the Euler Science Complex. Approximately 65 student models walked in Taylor’s annual “Fabrica” fashion show on Nov. 9, hosted by Integration of Faith and Culture (IFC). Many of the participating students modeled for several of the different categories.

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Mosaic Night unveils a night of music and spice

By Ella Watson · Monday, Nov. 11, 2024

Creativity and culture converged as students from diverse backgrounds took the stage, inviting the audience to catch a glimpse of their unique identities through artistic expressions. Mosaic Night festivities opened at 5 p.m., Nov. 2, with the Global Market in the LaRita Boren Student Center. It was followed by the show at 8 p.m. in Rediger Auditorium.

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MyGen concert dives into the deep zone

By Sadie Maples · Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024

During the evening of Oct. 26, 1,100 students were packed together to listen to 12 student performances of top hit pieces written after Taylor’s class of ‘24 was born. The event featured pop and country hits like “That’s What Makes You Beautiful” and “Something in the Orange.”

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Randall Fall Festival celebrates building before renovations begin

By Ella Watson · Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024

At Randall Fall Festival, pumpkins were smashed, cider flowed and sustainability took the spotlight as students, faculty and families celebrated the season together. The festival is hosted annually by the Stewards of Creation Club (SOC), which is Taylor’s on-campus sustainability organization that has allowed students a chance to visit the Randall Environmental Studies Center, learn about sustainability and have fun.

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‘Out of Indiana’ art exhibition opens at Metcalf Gallery

By Kate Delaney · Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024

The Metcalf Visual Arts Center hosted the opening of the “Out of Indiana” art exhibition on Oct. 25. Jeremie Riggleman, an assistant professor of art, first reached out to artists in August of 2024 with a goal to curate an art collection inspired by the previous fall semester “Out of Indiana: Clay Invitational.” 

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Asian Street Market hosts street cooking cuisine

By Kate Delaney · Monday, Oct. 28, 2024

Asian Street Market, hosted by ASIA, took place from 6–9 p.m. outside of the LaRita Boren Campus Center. As the air thickened with the smell of spices, people began to line Boren Patio with plates and food tickets in hand.

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Homecoming concert invites audience home

By Ella Watson · Monday, Oct. 21, 2024

The finish of the 2024 Music, Theatre and Dance Collage Concert was met with a standing ovation as the Taylor Music, Theatre and Dance department showcased students’ hard work.