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The Echo
Taylor University, Upland, IN
Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024
The Echo

Emily Pawlowski

Liz Wilson (’16), Sharon Vargo and Jessica Baide (’16) talk to students about using art for their careers.
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Art symposium prepares students for the real world

On Feb. 20, art majors had a glimpse into their potential futures.At the annual Art Careers Symposium, three professionals presented on how they succeeded in their respective artistic fields. Jessica Baide (’16), who is an art teacher; Sharon Vargo, who is a children’s book illustrator and Liz Wilson ...

Professors of Music Leon Harshenin and Christopher Bade perform together in “Romance without Words.”
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Faculty recital uses music to express emotion

Is it possible to say something without using words?Professors of Music Leon Harshenin and Christopher Bade set out to show it is possible in “Romance Without Words: An Evening of Romantic Instrumental Music.” On Friday, Feb. 21, the two performed a series of compositions centered around love and ...

Members of the Gospel Choir performed black gospel music and Carribbean songs
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Gospel Choir collects cans for a good cause

The destruction of Hurricane Dorian was transformed into an opportunity to connect and heal at “Cans ’N Chorus.” On Thursday, Nov. 21, the Gospel Choir and the Office of Intercultural Programs (OIP) presented “World Dilemmas.” The concert’s entrance fee was a canned good or non-perishable ...

Benedict, played by senior John Broda, teases Beatrice, played by junior Madeline Logan.
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‘Much Ado’ shows romance is possible in war

Shakespeare meets swing in Taylor Theatre’s production of “Much Ado About Nothing.”Professor of English Joe Ricke, who is the director, has added his own semi-modern twist to one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.“We have this whole tradition in America of these great wartime musical comedies ...

The creators of “The One” work on character design options.
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Students compete in a war of parallel worlds

Worlds collided at the Fall 2019 Game Jam competition. From Nov. 1 to 2, teams of up to two programmers and additional non-programming members were challenged to create a video game in 24 hours that related to the theme "Parallel Worlds.”In first place was “The One” by seniors Caitlin Gaff, ...

Olivia Harmony performed at the Oct. 18 music night at The Bridge.
Arts & Life

Local coffee shop uses music to create community

The Bridge is more than just a coffee shop.With its galleries, musical performances and other events, it is also a place where students can connect and share their creativity. “It has been the vision of management to offer a music night every month, along with monthly gallery openings, to promote ...

Gallery curator Jeremie Riggleman sets up the new exhibit.
Arts & Life

‘The Beautiful’ is more than just skin deep

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.This old phrase has always defended the fact that beauty is subjective, but then how does one determine what is truly beautiful? A new exhibit in Metcalf Gallery explores that idea.“The Beautiful” opens Oct. 18 with a panel discussion at 6 p.m. On the panel is ...

Pierce Church in Upland is helping musicians write songs creatively.
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Songwriter shares the art of making music in Upland

Creating music is a delicate balance of creativity and technical skills. Saturday, Sept. 21, Pierce Church hosted a songwriting workshop to help musicians turn their ideas into art. Audrey Felger (‘08) led the three-hour lesson on coming up with ideas and effective lyrics.Inspiration for the workshop ...

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