Opinions

The Main Street Mile Initiative: More than Just Roadwork

The Main Street Mile Initiative relates to many biblical themes of loving our neighbors well, but one particular admonition sticks out.

A Christian’s attitude to sustainability

Biblical habits pay spiritual dividends

I have appreciated Taylor students in their zeal for the Lord, their wholeheartedness for Christ and His kingdom.

A case for servant-leadership

Opportunities to lead are sprinkled throughout our lives, from line leaders to CEOs. Yet, while society often acknowledges the person in charge, it is important not to seize these opportunities carelessly. 

Beware of ‘major’ misunderstandings

At 8:49 on a Sunday evening, resentment is not a difficult emotion to conjure.

Food brings fellowship

Be like Jesus: take your bros to Taco Bell.

Alexander Hamilton and emojis

One characteristic defines all texting groups: plans rarely make it out of the group chat.

Remakes shouldn't be lazy

If you’re going to “remake” a film, go places the original didn’t. Do not sacrifice the creative possibilities.

Considering the community

Growth can look like nice buildings and more parking spots, but it also looks like dirt mounds and traffic cones. 

The God-wink in my communion cup

I ran out on my first all-campus communion.

Olympian celebrates femininity

Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) welcomed Olympic rugby medalist Ilona Maher this season, breaking the standard mold for women’s body types.  

Changing the Narrative

Only 115 words were written about the first Thanksgiving

'Once upon a time' Christmas memories

I reached out to a few faculty and administrators and asked them to share with me one of their favorite Christmas-related experiences, memories or traditions.

All fonts require context

Comic Sans —well known for being a controversial and often misused font.

Our View: student tithing

College students are broke — a common statement made in defense of themselves, an excuse to not spend money.

24 years of red for Indiana

The presidential election remains the primary concern for Hoosiers and the rest of the United States, but many other races on the ballot have a more immediate impact on Indiana residents.

We’re going to be OK

We are going to be OK.

When life gives you Lemon, become a historian

The United States Supreme Court made a mistake; they created an unkillable monster.

What Taylor culture actually is

Taylor, what do you honor most: your ‘culture’ or one another?

OurView: Modesty isn’t legalism

To ignore the place of modesty in our lives is to create room in our relationships for distortion, a twisting of love and self-image that neglects God’s design and purpose for our lives.