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Design, continued from page 1 Sawyer appreciates the learning experience she has received, through weekly critiques from her classmates and learning the new guidelines of the art world from Professor Bouw. “With the constant morphing of my product, it’s been fun to see the transition that it’s made from the very begin-
ning,” Sawyer said. “But at the same time, we’ve all been saying that we’re going to be very happy when the end of the semester comes so we never have to look at it again!” Bouw said that he has been very pleased with the dedication of the students throughout the semester. “What I really like is when people come up with a fresh idea that I wasn’t expect-
ing them to do and they run with it,” he said. “They really shepherd it, and then really do whatever they need to do to make it work.” Bouw’s ultimate goal for the students is to have an enjoyable experience and end the semester with another portfolio piece that they can be proud of. “We’re not chocolatiers by any stretch, but this is a lot of fun to do.”
Behind the beards Men (and women) of Taylor retire their razors for ‘NoShave November’ By Elena Forsythe Staff Writer
My Generation Night and Thanksgiving break aren’t the only reasons students eagerly look forward to the 11th month of the year. If you haven’t noticed, many of the men in your classrooms are sporting facial hair this month. Whether it comes in patchy and fine or full and scraggly, “No-Shave November” is a time-old tradition for many
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people throughout campus. Third West Olson decided to celebrate their friends’ facial hair with an open house on Monday night. Junior Anne Warner, P.A. of 3WO, said that they wanted to take an opportunity to encourage Taylor men in their beard-growing endeavors. Cookies sat out “for bearded men only!” and guys were invited to share their comments about their own beards. Sophomore Dave Baker declared his beard, “Pure November!” meaning that he has only avoided the razor since Nov. 1, unlike some who get a head start a few weeks in advance. Razor-free months, whether NoShave November or “Februhairy,” are not competitions so much as personal challenges or even wing or floor bonding opportunities. A few years ago, the men of the Brotherhood shaved all their beards after November and made a pillow that the previous Phubbbbbbs slept on. Current Phubbbbbbbs Levi Stuckey said of No-Shave November, “It’s cool. I can’t really grow facial hair, but I have a lot of respect for the guys who can, like Jordan Bolte, Steven Stevens – and Ryan Klaver has a nice 5 o’clock shadow going on.” Some women’s wings also observe a month of no razors. P.A. Julie Coddington of Second South English promised baked goods to all girls who refrain from shaving their legs until Dec. 1, formal pick-a-date and Thanksgiving break included. “It’s worth it to get baked goods from Julie!” junior Kayla Cange said. A rumor has also been circulating about whether Bro-Ho will once again make a pillow for the Phubbbbbbbs out of No-Shave November beards. Warner’s first reaction was, “Gross!” But others at the Beard Open House expressed their approval. Senior Justin Smith said, “It’s environmentally friendly. I have no problem with that.” However, Stuckey was quick to dispel that myth and said, “It’s been done before, but if I have anything to say about it, it’s not going to happen.” Whether the tradition attracts or repulses you, remember: December 1st is right around the corner and the beards will disappear as the dorm sinks fill with freshly shaved facial hair.
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Seniors David Rohrer and Amy Sebestyen are the founders of the new TU Cycling Club.
High-speed club fuels fellowship By Yvette Rattray Contributor Seniors Amy Sebestyen and David Rohrer are bringing high speeds and high spirits to campus in the form of a new cycling club. The club is open to students, faculty and local community members, and it aims to promote cycling and create positive relationships between campus and community. The first meeting was held Wednesday night, and those present discussed suggestions and goals for the club. Co-leaders Sebestyen and Rohrer both discovered a love for cycling less than two years ago. “What other sport can you fly down hills at adrenalin-pumping speeds, cruise through God’s beautiful creation, compete against a wide range of ages, all while shamelessly wearing spandex?” Sebestyen said. “I hope to one day be that old lady cruising down the street on her bike.” The leaders will teach riders the etiquette, safety, technique, maintenance, nutrition and training involved in cycling. They also want to help riders set and attain high standards for themselves. “I am so glad I went on rides that I initially found intimidating because I really value the relationships I got from it,” Sebestyen said. “There were days I got dropped and days I kept up, but having people by my side to encourage me really made the ride rewarding.”
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The club will meet individuals at their cycling level and work with their abilities and knowledge of the sport. A wide range of interests will be considered as well, including mountain biking, racing and road biking. Media Communication Instructor Mike Saunier has been an avid cyclist for 24 years and is an enthusiastic advocate of the “low-impact, environmentally-friendly” sport. “I would like to see students getting involved in this,” Saunier said. “It’s best for (them) to get into the habit while they are younger. It’s also a great way to exercise, meet people and keep growing in those friendships.” Due to the arrival of snow, there will be no cycling outside unless the roads are dry. Instead, members will be training indoors during the winter. Trainers and rollers will allow for biking indoors. Club members said getting an early start will promote physical fitness and build relationships in the club, and allow for an easier transition into the spring cycling season. A primary goal of the club is to encourage good stewardship of the body in an enjoyable atmosphere. “It will hopefully encourage growth in different ways by teaching principles that apply to all areas of life. Learning how to push one another, and hold each other accountable to set high standards and to live our lives as a witness to Christ can be applied to all aspects of life,” Rohrer said.
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