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State Department issues world-wide travel alert 8/2/13

- August 2, 2013 - The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued potential for terrorist attacks, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, and possibly occurring in or emanating from the Arabian Peninsula. Current information suggests that al-Qa'ida and affiliated organizations ...

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Mandela remains in hospital

By Olivia Jessup Former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela is making steady health improvements after being admitted to the hospital late last Wednesday. He was treated for a recurring lung infection, according to CNN. This is the third time Mandela has been admitted to the hospital since December, ...

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Farmland values on the rise in Indiana

By Olivia Jessup The value of farmland is increasing in Indiana and across the Midwest, despite the severe drought in the summer of 2012, and they could continue to increase, according to a recent survey from Purdue University. The survey taken in June showed that farmland value increased statewide ...

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Men’s basketball upsets Spring Arbor in first round

By Bryce Marsee The No. 5 Taylor men's basketball team opened the Crossroads League Tournament with a 70-62 win over No. 4 seed Spring Arbor Wednesday night. The senior trio of Nate Kasper, Tommy Peller and Casey Coons was too much for the Cougars as the three combined for 65 of the Trojans' 70 points. Kasper ...

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Trojans find redemption, crushing Cougars

By Bryce Marsee The Taylor women's basketball team got back to their winning ways Wednesday night, beating Spring Arbor 77-53 and snapping a five game losing streak. The Trojans improved to 14-7 on the year and 3-6 in conference play. Taylor managed to score early, but found themselves in a battle as ...

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Men’s basketball conquers Cougars

By Bryce Marsee The Taylor men's basketball team extended their conference win streak to two Tuesday night, taking down conference foe Spring Arbor 68-58. The win moved the Trojans to 14-7 overall and 6-3 in conference play. Senior Casey Coons and junior Ben Raichel led an impressive shooting night ...

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Holipalooza then and now

Discover the beginning of Holipalooza and follow its evolution from the years after. By Kailey Traylor After a fast-paced college basketball game, an elderly couple in red footie pajamas sit next to an oversized Christmas tree. Children from 18 to 25 years old gather around their feet to hear them read ...

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The art of connection

The boundless landscape of contemporary visual arts attests to its deepening relationship with digital technology By Kathryn Kroeker, A&E Editor An astounding party scene kicked off this week with the opening of . The New York Times reported that art lovers across the globe have gathered to celebrate ...

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Ethics Bowl team claims regional championship

By Kristi Schweitzer, Contributor Nov. 9, 2012 The Taylor Ethics Bowl team won the Central States Regional championship Nov. 3 against 14 other schools. This is their second championship win in the last three years. They debated 15 ethical issues including: drug legalization, gay conversion therapy, ...

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Lightrider Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival

By Kelly Helton, Contributor When Susan Ancil started the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fest last year, she envisioned an event that could promote local vendors in Marion while also providing a service to the community. Now the festival is back Nov. 3 at the Lightrider Gray Barn. According to Ancil, the idea ...

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