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Thank you for picking up the February 2026 edition of The Tabor View! With the start of a new semester on campus, new projects and stories arose. Read about the various construction projects happening such as the women’s quad renovations or the business building project. Get a preview of the spring show, a murder mystery called The Runner Stumbles. And don’t miss the article honoring Coach Marins’ time as the head soccer coach.
As always, if writing for The View interests you please do not hesitate to reach out! Previous journalistic writing experience is not necessary. When you write for The View you get to learn more information about life on campus, get paid for articles, and become a better writer!
- Abby Evans, Editor
‘THE RUNNER STUMBLES’ PREVIEW
by Carter Perkins
This semester, the Tabor College theater department presents “The Runner Stumbles” directed by Anna Isaac. This is Tabor’s first play since “Night Sky” in 2024. This show tells the story of a complicated drama and is set in the 1910s featuring a missing person and a supposed murder.
“The Runner Stumbles” follows Father Rivard as he reminisces about his past and discovers the fate of Sister Rita.
In an interview with Anna Isaac, she described the show as “intellectually and almost theologically challenging” with “no clear good guys or bad guys.”
Isaac has chosen this show not only because it is a good story with complicated themes, but also because it matches the acting talent that Tabor has currently. The hope is that this show will also push Tabor Theatre in a more serious direction, not just focused on big spectacle, but also on small intimate moments that make the viewer think.
“The Runner Stumbles” opens on Feb. 27 and runs until March 1. The cast and crew look forward to three great shows, so come enjoy the show!
EAST HALL RENOVATIONS UPDATE
by Jakob Regier
Built 57 years ago in 1969, East Hall in the women’s quad was considered to be one of the nicest dorms on campus. Over the last eight years, however, plumbing became a rather significant issue as it began deteriorating. Director of Facilities Operations Terry Ens and his team’s goal was to fix the source of the water and clean it up as fast as they could.
“It didn’t make sense to tear down a building that has good bones. I took it upon myself to try to figure out how we can provide great living space for the students and not build new buildings.” Ens said.
The question then became one of how to go about renovating East Hall. Phase one consisted mainly of replacing all sewer lines, replacing all domestic water lines and completely remodeling the bathrooms all of the way down to the studs. Now that phase one is nearing completion, Ens and the rest of his team are actively working on how to tackle phase two.
Phase two will consist of bringing East Hall up to code with fire safety devices and new sheet rock, flooring,
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lighting, heating and cooling. No walls will be moved in terms of the room size. The room layouts will remain the same; however, the hallways will be widened in an attempt to create a more open environment.
As it is currently, the East Hall is divided into two parts. Students are unable to pass through to both sides of the building on the main and upper floors without going outside. Ens’s team is currently doing what they can to figure out how to pass from one side of the building to the other on both the main and upper floors.
The goal is to “...bring it more current for what students like to have, such as Jost Hall with study and lounges… [similar to the] kind of atmosphere as we have in some newer spots,” Ens said.
Perhaps the biggest question is when the East Hall will be finished. The current plan is to open the East Hall in the fall semester of 2027. While there are additions to the original renovation plan, Mr. Ens said that he, “...doesn’t want to make renovation plans last any longer than they have to.”
“I love this part of my job!” Ens said. “It’s really cool figuring out how to take things that we have and make them better…I like doing that.”
MARINS ENDS TIME AT TABOR
by Liam Morgan
Rafael Marins has resigned from his position as head coach of the Tabor men’s soccer team. Following a transitional year in 2024, in which Marins served as Associate Head Coach alongside Tabor hall of fame member Grant Brubacher, he fully took the reins of the program in 2025.
The Bluejays had a successful year under Marins. He led the team to a sixth-place finish and a winning record in the KCAC along with a conference tournament quarter-final match and finished the season 8-8-3.
Coach Marins’ love for the game and his players was clear for all to see, as he took pride in his role. The competitive edge he brought to the team was key for the program’s improvement, especially against very strong opponents.
His influence at Tabor transcended soccer, as he instilled a desire for personal development within his team both on and off the pitch. Despite only being the head coach for a single season, the Tabor connection runs deep for Marins. He joined as a player in 2010 and credits Tabor as the place where his relationship with the Lord developed.
“Tabor is going to be a part of my life forever,”
Marins said following his departure. “I have always followed Tabor’s teams in every sport. I will be here as a fan to support in the near future, no doubt.”
Marins’ main highlight of his time at Tabor was the people around him in this journey.
“The people here are making a lot of sacrifices. The students and colleagues are truly great people from all walks of life.” Marins stated.
BUSINESS BUILDING UPDATE
by William Thompson
Hopefully all of us have noticed the construction site on campus this semester.
A large section around the MJR and the science building has been fenced off as construction workers begin the process of building Tabor’s new Business and Entrepreneurship Center.
It’s only just begun, but so far trees have been removed and preparations for the site have been underway. A storm drain and an underground gas main are being relocated, and some of the concrete floor in the basement of the MJR has been removed.
The snow in January caused a bit of a delay, but the project is still expected to be done by the end of this year. Returning students should be able to use the new building a year from now.
SPORTS UPDATES
MEN’S BASKETBALL
by Liam Morgan
Overall: 6-18 KCAC: 4-15
The Tabor men’s basketball team is approaching the conclusion of their season, in which they hope to etch a few more checks in the win column. The Bluejays are currently sitting at the bottom of the KCAC standings and are too far adrift to qualify for the postseason.
Despite their 2-16 conference record, Coach Roach’s men have shown valiant effort and tenacity. This has been evident in defiant displays on the road against nationally ranked Oklahoma Wesleyan and playoff-hunting Kansas Wesleyan, experiencing narrow two- and four-point defeats respectively.
Tabor looks to grow on their two wins accrued over the festive period.
“Our goals are now to be more consistent and maintain our style of play for the full game, rather than playing in stretches” Freshman Olu Eribake (Chatham, England) said.
They face two games away from home before finishing off their season with back-to-back games at the Tabor College gymnasium.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
by Soraya Mendoza
Overall: 12-13
KCAC: 10-9
The Lady Jays have worked hard throughout the season, demonstrating grit on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor. Head coach Shawn Reed leads the Tabor College women’s basketball team as it approaches the conclusion of league play, preparing for its final conference game against Avilla on Feb. 21 at their home court.
The Lady Jays currently hold an 12–13 overall record and are 10–9 in conference play after a recent road win over Kansas Wesleyan.
“The season has been a little rough, just learning to play with one another, but now we’re starting to figure it all out and put all the pieces together.” Hailey Contreras (SO/Liberal, Kan.) said.
With several games remaining, the team aims to build on its momentum as it prepares for home matchups against Bethel on Feb. 18 and Avila on Feb. 21 with the goal of strengthening its contention in the KCAC.
CHEER/DANCE
by Krisalyn Higerd
The dance team made their debut Jan. 17, performing dances at the halftime shows for the men’s and women’s games. While they have not performed much yet, they show promise for their future performances.
Cheer has also been performing at various games. This season, they have cheered at the home basketball games for both men and women.
In spite of injuries occurring, the dance and cheer teams are growing in their teamwork.
“For me, a high would be hitting my lib stunt for the first time,” stated Emma Anderson (FR/Canton, Kan.) when asked what a high for the semester was. “It was a big goal of mine, so getting to share it with my team was a pretty good feeling.”
BASEBALL
by Tayton Smith
Overall: 3-7 KCAC: 0-0
Tabor College baseball is sliding their way into another promising season Although their record is 3-7, the Jays have lost some very close games and have been playing extremely well. They started their spring season with two games against Louisiana Shreveport, the 2025 NAIA Baseball National Championship team that completed the first undefeated season in college baseball history with a 59-0 record.
The Tabor team has since traveled to Texas and Missouri to play a variety of different teams. A notable performance includes Easton Norris (JR/Wichita, Kan.) hitting two home runs against Mission University in a 13-9 win over the Patriots.
“We didn’t have the start we wanted but we are constantly improving and
getting on a roll,” Jose Narvaez (JR/ Arroyo, P.R.) said when asked about the team.
The Bluejays are set to face Central Christian College on Feb. 11 in a nine inning game on their home field.
SPORTS UPDATES SOFTBALL
by Taylor Nye
Overall: 5-3 KCAC: 0-0
Tabor College softball kicked off its spring season Feb. 5 in Texas at the SCS NAIA Invitational, and the Bluejays wasted no time making a statement. Playing six games over the weekend, the team opened the year with an impressive 4–2 overall record.
With experienced head coach Jeff Brewer, the momentum heading into the season is strong.
The Bluejays aren’t slowing down, as they head back to Texas for another weekend tournament in Plainview, looking to build on their early success.
Senior Marisa Carranza (French Camp, Calif.) is embracing her final season and is confident in what this team can accomplish. Following the opening weekend, Carranza shared her excitement.
“After opening weekend in Texas I’m super excited to see what this team can do,” Carranza stated. “We have lots of moving pieces that can do great things. I think this year we can make it far and I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish!”
TRACK & FIELD
by Liam Morgan
As we approach the end of a prosperous indoor season, much like the weather, the competition is heating up. Most recently at the Herm Wilson Invitational, hosted by Wichita State, the team gave a wonderful showing.
The stand-out performance came from Caleb Wehrman (JR/Cheney, Kan.), breaking his own school record in the men’s heptathlon. At the Bearcat Invitational in Maryville, Missouri, the women’s 4x400-meter relay set a new school record of 4:14.31.
Head Coach Aaron Yoder continues to push his athletes, who continue to improve and develop. He maintains high standards, and since his arrival at Tabor, the new training regiments are already showing signs of success.
Many athletes are hoping to clinch qualification to the NAIA National Championships March 5-7 in Gainesville, Fla.
But first, the track and field team must look forward to the KCAC Indoor Championships on Valentine’s Day weekend in Wichita.
GETTING THROWN BACK A CENTURY
by Carter Perkins
Last Friday, a lucky group of Tabor students and community members were whisked out of this century and plopped into the Roaring ‘20s. The Tabor College Theatre Department rocked the stage with classics that have been sung for over a century.
Many songs from shows like “The Great Gatsby” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie” were skillfully woven into stories by our hardworking music students.
Some performances that stood out were Atiera Langenberg’s (JR/Wichita, Kan.)
“Blue Skies,” Elaina Hohm’s (FR/Huron, SD) “Not for the Life of Me” and Viggo Shafer’s (SR/Wichita, Kan.) “Singin’ in the Rain.”
Langenberg’s hypnotic tone commanded the stage, complemented by a trumpet solo from Chris Teichler. Hohm’s “Not for the Life of Me” translated a vivacious, free spirit onto the Blackbox stage. Shafer’s “Singin’ in the Rain” was a masterclass of stage presence and character acting, not to mention stunning vocally. A piece of this length cannot begin to
cover all the character acting and mesmerizing vocal performances.
A showcase like this would not be possible without the Tabor Arts Department. Our accompanists provide the platform upon which the performers build. Jenny Epp, Bruce Major, Chris Mizell (SO/Wichita, Kan.) led the major accompaniment, while Aiden Souza (SO/Herington, Kan.), Chris Teichler, and Rob Loren spiced up the party with colorful solos.
A ‘20s party wouldn’t be complete without a cameo appearance from last year’s musical. The night wrapped up with three “Bright Star” hits. A throwback to Act 1 with “Sun’s Gonna Shine” concluding our jaunt back in time. Another magical night of music expertly set and performed by Tabor Arts.
FUTURE CAMPUS HOUSING
OPINION
*Opinion Piece by William Thompson
At some point in the next several years, Tabor will begin construction on another building to house students. This will likely be positioned north of C Street and south of Jost Hall.
What form should this housing take? Should it be a quad like the men’s and women’s quads or should it be more like Jost Hall? Or perhaps should it be another set of townhomes?
I think the new housing should be something like the quads. Not in terms of quality (looking at you, men’s quad) but in terms of basic design. Having a central courtyard creates a communal space for everyone in the set of buildings. Within the buildings, the rooms being organized into mods adds another layer of community.
One of the problems with the quads that should be addressed in a new building is a lack of any place to cook. In at least one communal space, akin to the K-lounge, there should be a small kitchen with a stove and an oven. I think these communal spaces should be in each building so that students have the opportunity to cook without going too far. Plus, having a kitchen in each building allows for more social events that students could arrange.
Whatever housing Tabor builds in the future, it should be more than just a place where students go to sleep or do homework. It should have the amenities to enhance the Tabor experience as a whole.
I have heard a few students say that Jost feels like a hotel because the rooms open up into long hallways. Avoiding that and going with a modular design would work better for student satisfaction.
YOUTUBERS IN FILM OPINION
*Opinion
Piece by Mackenzie Copeland
Film is an ever changing source of entertainment. From short silent films, to horror flicks and advanced science fiction pieces, movies have been constantly changing since their creation. And now movies are changing once more.
More and more movies are being based on video games. Of late, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Minecraft, and even Iron Lung have been adapted to the screen. And with the rise of games turned into film, there has also been a change in casting and directing. As more game based movies are released, more YouTubers are entering the filming industry. But is this a good thing?
In my opinion, the answer is yes. YouTubers such as MatPat and Markiplier are making their way into the film industry. Because of their intricate knowledge, not only of games, but of audience interaction with the games, they are able to help create a movie that is captivating and lore accurate. These content creators are able to bring their skills into the film industry and help create movies that the audience can understand and relate to.
YouTubers have worked first hand with their audience, so they know what the viewer looks for in a movie or game. As YouTubers enter into the film
industry, they are helping bridge the gap between audience and director.
Iron Lung is a perfect example of this. Coming out this year, Iron Lung is a movie based on the game. The film has big name youtubers like Markiplier and Jackseptieye as actors. These YouTubers have played the game and are bringing their knowledge and experience of it into the film.
Another advantage of YouTubers entering the industry is their new editing techniques. YouTubers are used to trying to keep up with the ever changing trends of society. Because of this, they have become very good at changing their editing and filming styles to fit the current trends.
By bringing this skill into Hollywood, YouTubers are allowing for films to keep up with the fast pace of society. Often it feels as though movies are behind the times. Even something as new as Avatar feels a bit old.
By entering into the movie industry, YouTubers are bringing fresh ideas to an old world and giving movies the update they need.
GO OUTSIDE
*Opinion Piece by William Thompson
One of the things I’ve learned in my years as a student at Tabor is that life is much more fun when I spend less time in my dorm room. There are so many opportunities that you miss when you hole yourself up in your room, whether it’s to do homework (which is important), to play video games, to watch TV, or to scroll mindlessly on your phone. There are times when spending time without others can be good, like when you’re pushing up against a deadline or are sick, but if you can choose to hang out in the library or the Fine Arts Center instead of your room, you should do that.
You don’t necessarily need to actively do something with others every day, but putting yourself in a position where somebody can randomly talk to you at a table in the library or by Adrienne’s gives you the possibility for human connection that you lose when you retreat to more private places. Plus, going outside your room more often means you’ll see
the sun and the grass and the trees that God made to brighten our days.
Many students here at Tabor already have good opportunities to interact with others through their involvement in athletics or the arts, but going outside the norm to put yourself in a position to interact with people outside your bubble is good for you. Hopefully most of us are already living beyond the narrow confines of our dorms and are living fully as a result.
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March 7
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March 8
March 9
March 9
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March 14
March 14-21
Women’s Basketball vs Avila (Senior Night)
Men’s Basketball vs Avila (Senior Night)
Baseball vs Ottawa
Lexi Milne Senior Voice Recital
Nachtigall Lecture
Spring Theatre Show: “The Runner Stumbles”
Mr. Tabor
Baseball vs Hesston
Tennis vs Avila
Baseball vs York (Double Header)
Tennis vs John Brown
Baseball vs York
Tennis vs Ottawa
Nachtigall Lecture
Aden Frederick Senior Voice Recital
Softball vs Evangel (Double Header)
Spring Break
Tabor Gymnasium
Tabor Gymnasium
Penner Field
Richert Auditorium
Heritage Lobby
Prieb Harder Theater
Richert Auditorium
Penner Field
Tennis Courts
Penner Field
Tennis Courts
Penner Field
Tennis Courts
Heritage Lobby
Richert Auditorium
Hillsboro Sports Complex
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