Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

Page 20 text:

tii ' ituten- etM oaten, euiKVieHd o .. Featured within... -Variety Show p.22 - W.O.W p.28 -The King and I p.30 - Lighthouse p.40 - Nostalgia Night p.48 - Graduation p.68 ACTIVITIES An inner and outer awareness... that ' s the theme for this year ' s yearbook which is portrayed in the cover design; the eye represents awareness while the head and globe signifies being aware of one ' s immediate surroundings and the world. Our college years are supposed to be the best years of our lives. They are a time of having an inner awareness of our campus community and thereby contributing and participating in it and also a time of gaining an outer awareness of things beyond the confines of Taylor through the exposure that we gain in our education. This is what the Ilium would like to do for you this year -- attempt to chronicle some of the more important and interesting campus occurrences while capturing world events that made 1988-89 unique. So sit back and recapture those moments as you flip through these Activities pages that are filled with memories that brought you joy and laughter. Two unidentified members of the audience at the London ' s Wembley Stadium last summer, from the stage in the biggest chanty rock concert Mandela Rockfest sport pro-Mandela teeshirts in Entertainers denounced South African apartheid since 1985 ' s Live Aid. - AP wire photo 1 6 ' Activities

Page 19 text:

' s ' he. - i.. ...new dimensions in D.C. dining? by Pamela Teo Ever wondered why short ribs of beef are served on Mondays and not on Tuesdays? The reason is that the dining commons works on a four-week corporate menu designed by Restaura, a food service company and a subsidiary of Greyhound corporation. The corporate cycle menu lists four or five entrees and we decide which ones to serve for lunch and dinner, said Jerry Nelson, director of food services. After the fourth week it then starts with week one again, but this time we try to have an item which was not served four weeks ago so that students won ' t have the same choices, Nelson continued. The dining commons has ventured slightly away from these corporate menus by introducing the Mexican, Italian and Oriental Nights on certain days of the week. These menu additions had to be approved by the corporation before they were started. As Nelson indicated the dining commons has a responsibility to not only come up with its own creations but also to try to be a part of the corporation and institute their promotions. An example of these promo- tions is the Count Down to Well- ness program which is designed to help students who are conscious of their health. The dining commons keeps students informed of their daily caloric intake by displaying the nutritional value of a simple basic meal. Students were also given a calorie counter which advises them on how much exercise is needed to burn-off the food they have consumed. A Healthful Harvest entree, a low calorie, low sodium meal, has also been introduced to provide students with a dieter ' s alternative. Some students have wondered why the money for missed meals cannot be refunded. According to Nelson, students are helping each other out by buying into the three- meal program which is budgeted on an average number of student meals. With its present budget, the dining commons has been able to acquire a yogurt machine, a sundae bar and a variety of other breakfast foods for the morning meal. Further- more, it has obtained several new drinks and sodas. Being well-fed is a road to good health and happiness, and the dining commons is aware of this. Provision does not seem to be the only responsibility it has assumed, but also a responsibility to provide creatively. Dining commons 15

Page 21 text:

Activities, Activities, Activities,.. Creativity. Originality. Detail. Heart-and-soul. These words describe some of what Taylor students put into the countless hours of preparation for such activities as Nostalgia Night, Airband, Variety Show, pick-a-dates, open-house, Spirit Week, Homecoming, Taylathon, Youth Conference, plays, pranks and intramurals, as well as many, many others. So why all the hard work? It ' s because in our small community we have chances to work closely with other individuals in various contexts. Through each encounter, we establish a prece- dent which is often carried over into other areas of our lives. Through each experi- ence, the awareness achieved becomes a platform on which we build, creating a comprehensive continuum which we know as life. What all that means is this: whether you ' re choreographing a song from the hippie era, racing a bike, or even cleaning a stage, your effort counts. Above - Jerry Gerig, senior, breaks out of sin ' s clutches In Fall Airband ' 88, yet another highly-partici- pated event at Taylor University. S.A.C Concert Series Music is the medium of moods, motives, and movement. Music is the communicating art of many in our culture today. It can stir memories, evoke emotions, and sometimes encourage tliose wlio have not signed the Life To- getiier statement to dance. How- ever, not all music reinforces the ideals which we uphold as Chris- tians. In fact, some songs can be extremely discouraging. The alternative and or relief for many is Contemporary Cliris- tian Music. Taylor ' s Student Activities Council recognizes and caters to this need each year by presenting a Fall and Spring Concert Series. This year, concert coordinator Chad Emery, senior, helped bring such acts as Bryan Duncan, Allies, David Meece, First Call, Wliiteheart, Chris- tian Stephens, Steve Camp, Larry Norman, and Kenny Marks to the Taylor stage. Below - Bryan Duncan performs with the Allies at Taylor University Friday, September 16, 8:15 p.m. When a Taylor woman gets engaged, she participates in a ritual called a ring down which entails the participation of the entire hall, A lighted candle with the engagement hng is passed around a pre-seloctod circle of girls until the bride-to-be decides to reveal her identity by blowing it off. Above - (L-R) Lisa Moritz, junior, passes the candle to the next girl to keep the women of English hall guessing, Yvonne Morrow, senior, and Stephanie Summers, sophomore, form part of the circle. Congratulations Lisa! Activities 17