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Taylor University, Upland, IN
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025
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Karlee Johnson

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Town hall meeting addresses Upland water issues

The Upland City Council held a town hall meeting to address recent water issues Oct. 29. The town hall meeting followed an increase in confusion and frustration over a series of water concerns including boil orders, high water bills, hard water and discolored water. 

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'Biggest election year in history' comes to an end

Various news outlets such as NPR, Vox, Forbes and more have dubbed 2024 as “the biggest election year in history.” Once the United States’ election takes place, Nov. 5, and Ghana’s on Dec. 7, at least 70 countries and territories will have selected new leaders or solidified incumbents.

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China ends foreign adoption program

In September, Mao Ning, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said the country was ending its foreign adoption program with exceptions for foreigners who adopt their blood relatives' children or stepchildren living in China.  

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Fire pit ignites

A gas-powered fireplace ignited, resulting in the injury of three students, outside the Hodson Dining Commons on Wednesday around noon. People on the scene immediately called emergency services. Taylor University’s staff, campus police and several emergency management people responded quickly to see what had occurred, Skip Trudeau, vice president for Student Development and Intercollegiate Athletics, said. Facilities came over and shut the gas and power electricity off to the fire pit.

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The CIE hosts fall events, introducing Innovibe

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) encourages creativity and collaboration by inviting students of all majors to participate in their fall events. The lineup includes the popular business-pitching event, Trojan Arena; field trips to Shipshewana and Chicago; luncheons with entrepreneurs and more. 

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Horne Academic Center comes to completion

From a blueprint to a groundbreaking, and from a metal skeleton to a furnished building, the long-awaited Horne Academic Center will welcome students this fall semester. The Horne Academic Center is a 45,000-square-foot building that will house the Film and Media Arts program, and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, according to Taylor University’s website.

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Bob Goff speaks in chapel

Goff delivered an encouraging message to the multigenerational audience about what it looks like to live life to the full through loving God and one another. The special chapel service was a feature of Grandparents Day, where the university welcomed students’ grandparents onto campus, and also TUGather, which is a campus-wide experience packed with events for all to enjoy. Five hundred grandparents and 1500 additional guests were present on campus, according to the university’s announcements.

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Jakob Miller, associate professor of political science, teaches Campaigns and Elections.

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The Horne Academic Center will host the film and media arts program as well as entrepreneurial students.

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