Taylor University’s film department has traded the familiar walls of Rupp Communication Arts Center for the state-of-the-art Horne Academic Center, ushering in a new chapter for faculty and students alike.
On Nov. 18, Taylor University revealed the creation of the James F. and Leona N. Andrews Distinguished Endowed Chair for Christian Unity & Spiritual Theology, a landmark addition to its Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Intercultural Studies, and Philosophy Department.
When Emily Clementz arrived in Asheville, the devastation from Hurricane Helene, dubbed “the Katrina of the mountains,” required one of the largest Samaritan’s Purse responses to date. A ‘23 graduate, Clementz works with Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian humanitarian aid organization, though her educational background is in physiology and teaching.
Every year, Taylor University pairs incoming students with current students for a full-day event called "24 at Taylor," which provides prospective students with an up-close peek at campus life.
Conflict in Lebanon continues as the war between the Israeli Defence Force and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah enters its second year. Hezbollah's and Israel's previously intermittent cross-border conflict intensified in October 2023 when the Lebanese militant group opened fire on Israeli targets in support of Hamas in Gaza.
Hurricane Helene hit the Big Bend area of Florida on Sept. 26 and snaked its way 400 miles up to North Carolina where the majority of the damage occurred. The hurricane claimed more than 200 lives across the Southeast through flash flooding and associated damage. Strong wind gusts damaged property and blew trees and power lines down in a swath from the Gulf Coast to the North Carolina mountains, the National Weather Service reported.
In a transition within the Taylor University Police Department, Mike Spaulding has been appointed as the new Chief of Police, succeeding Jeff Wallace, who retired after 21 years of service. This leadership change marks a new chapter for the university's law enforcement, with Wallace embarking in a new role as a school resource officer at Justice Intermediate School in the Marion Community School District.
14 senior art majors brought their time at Taylor to a close with a senior exhibition titled “Künstlerroman.” The art showcased was a culmination of the artistic brilliance and enthusiasm that the students had developed over their years at Taylor.
"Monkey Man" blends fast-paced action with social commentary, reflecting India's societal divides. Director Dev Patel intertwines folklore with political critique, offering a unique perspective on Indian cinema. The film underscores the necessity of radical action in combating injustice, signaling Patel's promising future as a director.
Following in the footsteps of Prince Kaboo, also known as Samuel Morris, the Legacy Village West African Cuisine restaurant brings Liberian and West African food to Muncie, which allows patrons to eat what the prince himself would have enjoyed.
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