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Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
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Halls host Halloween open houses

By Katie Siedenburg · Monday, Nov. 18, 2024

Open houses on Taylor University’s campus are not typical home walk-throughs. These traditions take place in dormitories, are themed and provide entertainment to other students around campus. Recent ones were halloween themed providing a spooky way to spend late October. 

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Cooking in community

By Sam Maurer · Monday, Nov. 11, 2024

When sophomore Grace Channell was 3 years old, she first started baking with her mom. By the time she was seven, she was already baking by herself. 

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Stationary bikes don’t get you anywhere

By Anna Mitchell · Monday, Nov. 4, 2024

Escaping reality through fantasy is only a distraction from the adventure God has planned for us. Author, singer and songwriter Andrew Peterson wrote of his own gravitation towards escapism in his book “Adorning the Dark.”

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Zondervan hosts Colleen Warren’s book talk

By Katie Siedenburg · Monday, Nov. 4, 2024

Colleen Warren, professor of English, published her third book in February 2024. The book, “The First Verb: Cultivating Christian Creativity,” introduces Warren’s approach and story regarding creativity as well as the interest and research that her journey sparked.

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Wolf PAX runs as a pack, builds community in new TU club

By Anna Mitchell · Monday, Oct. 28, 2024

Wolf PAX, the new Taylor run club, has been meeting since September on every other Saturday. PAX and the Taylor Student Organization (TSO) host the event. Senior Wade Frances, student body president, and junior Nathan Miller, PAX president, had the idea to start a run club at Taylor.

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Letter writing lives on

By Bree Brunn · Monday, Oct. 21, 2024

In an age dominated by texts, calls and social media, staying in touch with distant friends is easier than ever. Yet some still find that the art of pen on paper holds special value.

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Lets talk: how to dive deep in conversation

By Contessa Hussong · Monday, Oct. 21, 2024

‘How are you doing?’ is not a greeting. Or it should not be, at least from the perspective of junior Sarah Johnson, a communication major. Instead, she believes it should be an invitation for connection and true community. 

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Hartford City hosts 33rd re-enactment

By Contessa Hussong · Monday, Sept. 30, 2024

Taking place from Oct. 4–6, the Hartford City Civil War Days will feature reenactors who, for a few short days, live, fight, cook and sleep like soldiers from the time period. 

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Transfer students navigate TU

By Anna Mitchell · Monday, Sept. 30, 2024

Credits can be the difference between thousands of dollars. They determine where students live, when they will graduate – and for transfer students, can be a significant hurdle when choosing a new school.

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Students have healthcare options at TU

By Anna Mitchell · Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024

When a student walks through IU Health Center’s sliding glass doors, they are met with a stop sign, hand sanitizer and a pile of masks. Behind the stop sign are two women ready to help. They welcome students with their smiles and quick wit.