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Stonick, Jacob

Callahan, Sean

Terry, Caleb

Is There a Relationship Between 
Sports Gambling And Fandom?
Jacob Stonick, Sean Callahan, and Caleb Terry
History
● First known record of gambling dates back to 2300 B.C. (Ohio for Responsible 
Gambling, 2023)
● Evolved from wagering food to millions of dollars (Ohio for Responsible 
Gambling, 2023)
● First casino created in Italy around 1600 (Ohio for Responsible Gambling, 2023)
Implementation
● 36 out of 50 States have legalized sports betting (Yakowicz, 2023)
● Odds and the spread
● Profit margin of 4.5% for casinos compared to 13-19% for traditional games (Eggl, 
2022)
● Expected to give states such as Michigan $6-10 million on tax revenue (Eggl, 
2022)
Global Impact
● 19 countries have implemented legal sports betting (Legal Sports Betting, 2022)
● Most bettors are young males that are students (Hing et al., 2016; Polat & Yildiz, 
2021)
● All around the world, people experience the same negative effects from betting
Negative Impacts
● Gambling: the activity or practice of playing at a game of chance for money or other stakes
● Sportsbooks’ will make it appear like the bettor is in favor when is reality, they have a higher 
chance of losing
● Advertising has played a big part in why gambling is so popular
● High potential to be an addictive behavior 
● Can be passed down genetically
Gender Differences
● Both males and females gamble but is more common in males
● Can be attributed to cultural, societal, and psychological cultures
● Males tend to make larger bets
● “While it’s difficult to find specific data on media coverage of women’s sports from a 
gambling and fantasy sport perspective, you can easily see a gap by browsing the offerings of 
industry leaders. For example, it seems that there are no mainstream sites hosting 
season-long WNBA fantasy leagues” (Cohen & Darvin, 2020). 
Impact in America
● In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down the federal law that prohibited sports 
betting in America (Brown, 2022)
● Both professional and collegiate teams have experienced benefits due to betting 
enhancing fan engagement (Wann et al., 2015)
● Technology has advanced to make sports betting accessible and convenient for 
fans (Rodriguez & Salao,  2022)
Future of Sports Gambling
● Research found that younger people are more likely to bet (Lind et, al. 2022)
● Live betting
● Growth of esports
Participants
● 5,000 Indiana residents who bet through FanDuel
● Selected at random
● Hoping for a mix of no risk, some risk, many risks, and problem gamblers
● Minimum age will be 21 due to the law
Procedure
● Questionnaire
● Questions will focus on:
○ Betting habits
○ Level of fandom prior to betting and after betting
○ Are they more engaged in a game when they have placed a wager on it?
Ethics
● The participants were informed about the survey before they started and 
completed it. If they consent to taking the survey, they gave their signature at the 
end. The information contained what the survey was about and ensured their 
confidentiality. 
Conclusion
● Sports betting will only continue to evolve
● It is important to take the necessary precautions to avoid addiction if you choose 
to begin betting
● If the study was to be conducted, expectations for results include:
○ Only 30% participation (roughly 1,500 participants)
○ Participation in viewership of events in which a bet has been placed on with a handful of problem 
gamblers who recklessly place bets
○ Intensified engagement or fandom in events when a bet is placed
○ Likely many young, college aged males
References
Cohen, S., Hicks, S., & Schnapp, D. (2022). What the future holds for esports gambling. JD Supra. (n.d.). Retrieved 
January 19, 2023, from https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/what-the-future-holds-for-esports-5332847/ 
Cohen, A., Darvin, L. (March 10 2022) Can gambling juice fandom for women’s sports?
https://theconversation.com/can-gambling-juice-fandom-for-womens-sports-130450
Eggl, A. (2022). Winning in the right way - why North Dakota should have a vested interest in legalizing sports 
gambling. North Dakota Law Review, 97(2), 245-269. 
https://law.und.edu/_files/docs/ndlr/pdf/issues/97/2/97ndlr245.pdf
Hing, N., Russell, A., Vitartas, P., Lamont, M., & Russell, A. M. T. (2016). Demographic, Behavioural and Normative 
Risk Factors for Gambling Problems Amongst Sports Bettors. Journal of Gambling Studies, 32(2), 625–641. 
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-015-9571-9
References Cont.
Legal Sports Betting. (n.d.). Countries with legal sports betting. LegalSportsBetting.com. Retrieved January 19, 2023, from 
https://www.legalsportsbetting.com/countries/ 
Lind, K., Marionneau, V., Järvinen-Tassopoulos, J., & Salonen, A. H. (2022). Socio-demographics, gambling participation, gambling settings, and 
addictive behaviors associated with gambling modes: a population-based study. Journal of Gambling, 38(4). 1111-1126. 
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-021-10074-7 
Polat, E., & Yıldız, K. (2021). The Effect of Gambling Motivation of Sport Spectators on Propensity for Violence in Sport. Journal of Gambling 
Studies, 37(1), 203–220. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-020-09956-z
Wann, D. L., Zapalac, R. K., Grieve, F. G., Partridge, J. A., & Lanter, J. R. (2015). An 
Examination of Sport Fans’ Perceptions of the Impact of the Legalization of Sport 
Wagering on Their Fan Experience. UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, 
19(2), 21–40.
References Cont.
Yakowicz, W. (2023, January 10) Where is sports betting legal? Forbes. Retrieved 
January 23, 2023 from 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/willyakowicz/2023/01/09/where-is-sports-betting-leg
al-america-2022/?sh=7cfaddcf386b 


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St. Columbanus and Holiness in Community 
Elise Wixtrom 
Hank Voss 
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Saint Columbanus and Holiness in Community
Elise Wixtrom, Dr. Hank Voss
elise_wixtrom@taylor.edu
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6th Century: During the 6th century, Christianity had
become the official religion of the Roman Empire and was
expanding to "barbarian" lands, of which Ireland
(Columbanus' place of birth) was one.
Naomh (Saint) Columbanus (b. 543): Born in the Kingdom
of Leinster in Ireland in 543, Columbanus founded multiple
monasteries and wrote sermons, poems, and The Rule of St.
Columbanus to assist in the spiritual development and order of
his monks.
Holiness: To be separated, or set apart, from the world and its
sinfulness - including the worldliness and sinfulness inside
oneself. Discipline, piety, and rightly-ordered relationships are
all part of Holiness.
Celtic Monasticism: Developing independently from but
inspired by the Desert Fathers, Celtic Monasticism tended to
be cenobitic (communal) and had a special emphasis on the
monastery's function as a community center.
BACKGROUND
Davies, Oliver. Celtic Spirituality: Classics of Western
Spirituality. Paulist Press: 2000
St. Columbanus, On Jesus Christ The Living Fountain
Stanton, Robert. "Columbanus, "Letter" 1: Translation and
Commentary." The Journal of Medieval Latin, 1993, Vol. 3
(1993), pp. 149-168
Breen, Aidan. "Columbanus' Monastic Life and Education in
Ireland." Seanchas Ardmhacha: Journal of the Armagh
Diocesan Historical Society, 2011, Vol. 23, No. 2 (2011), pp.
1-21
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Purpose and Research Question
St. Columbanus focused on how to create healthy and Christ-honoring
community. How did he promote personal piety, obedience, and holiness
in order to achieve that?
Continue our longing after him, as though hungry still. In like
manner, that we may always drink of him, the Fountain, with
exceeding pleasure, drink of him unceasingly in the full eagerness of
our longing after him, and be delighted with his grateful sweetness
(for the Lord is sweet and pleasant), though we do eat of him and
drink, yet let us ever still hunger and thirst for him." 
St, Columbanus, On Jesus Christ the Living Fountain
Columbanus' influence on future monasteries and abbots
The influence of 6th century politics and popular theology
on Columbanus' emphasis on Holiness
Columbanus in comparison to other abbots of the period
FURTHER RESEARCH
An emphasis on structure
Reminders so obey the abbot "unto death," similar to The Rule
of St. Benedict
Practice individual devotional time and communal prayer
The sins to be rooted out are those of contention,
disobedience, idle words and gossip, and "talking back"
internally (as in, not working or taking instruction with a
gracious spirit). 
The activities of the monastery were for the sanctification of
the monk and the efficient running of the monastic institution
as a community center
PRELIMINARY RESULTS
MATERIALS AND METHODS
An examination of all the extant writings from Columbanus' pen,
in special regards to holiness, piety, and devotion to God in the
interest of healthy community life. Attention was particularly
placed on his emphasis on obedience as a virtue which was both
beneficial for the spiritual development of the individual monk
and for the relational health of the abbey.
Made in collaboration with the
 Sacred Roots Project of Taylor University
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Nursing Program Facility Groundbreaking 
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NURSING PROGRAM FACILITY 
GROUNDBREAKING 
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 3:30 PM 
EULER SCIENCE COMPLEX 
LEGACY '6-4  COMMONS 
WELCOME 
Dr. Mike Falder, Vice President for University Advancement 
PROVOST REMARKS 
Dr. Jewerl Maxwell, Provost 
SCRIPTURE READING 
Manuel Rosado, Board of Trustees 
FACULTY REMARKS 
Dr. Karen Elsea, Dean of Nursing 
PARTNERSHIP REMARKS 
Dena Jacquay, Chief Administrative Officer, Parkview Health 
STUDENT REFLECTION 
Emily Rodman '25, Pre-Nursing Student 
REMARKS 
Dr. Michael Lindsay, President 
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY 
President Lindsay, Karen Elsea, Jewerl Maxwell, 
Dena Jacquay, Manuel Rosado 
PRAYER 
Holly Whitby, Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing 
MATTHEW25:35-40 
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I 
was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was 
a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and 
you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I 
was in prison and you came to visit me." 
Then the righteous will answer him, "Lord, when 
did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and 
give you something to drink? When did we see you 
a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and 
clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and 
go to visit you?" 
The King will reply, "Truly I tell you, whatever you 
did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of 
mine, you did for me." 
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Taylor Singers to Present Collaborative Concert with Singer-
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Taylor Singers to Present Collaborative
Concert with Singer-Songwriter Moira
Smiley
Taylor University Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcomes acclaimed classical and folk
singer, composer, and song-collector Moira Smiley for a guest artist concert on Thursday, March 2, at
8 pm in the Atrium of Euler Science Complex.
Moira Smiley has sung in arenas, cathedrals, kitchens, back porches, sound stages, and on glaciers.
She’s performed with Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Tune-Yards, Tim O’Brien, Eric Whitacre, Los
Angeles Master Chorale, New World Symphony, Solas, and The Lyris String Quartet. Moira’s original
compositions, choral arrangements, and folk music are being sung by millions of voices around the
world today.
The concert will include collaborations with the Taylor University Chorale, Taylor Sounds, Women’s
Chorus, and other singers and instrumentalists from the Taylor community. The concert will last one
hour. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.
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19th Semiannual GameJam starts April 27 
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PUBLISHED: Apr 24, 2023 9 am
19th Semiannual GameJam starts April 27
The 19th semiannual Taylor University Computer Science & Engineering  (TU CSE) GameJam is
scheduled for April 27-29, 2023. GameJam is a short, fun, and intense event during which students
team up to develop a video game from scratch.
Regardless of major or knowledge of programming, all TU students are invited to participate. (Non-
students are also welcome to participate, but the awards will be reserved for Taylor students.) Teams
can consist of a single person or multiple people.
Teams may have at most two programmers, but they may have as many other members as needed,
including artists, musicians, level designers, etc. 
“It's an excellent exercise in communication, check-ins, and patience,” said senior Joey Gorski, a
second-place winner of GameJam Fall 2022. “Working closely with someone else only works if
everything you're doing is carefully defned and everyone knows what is expected of them. My
favorite part is after the game is fnished and you're just enjoying playing your game and everyone
else's game. It's a ton of fun.”
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The registration fee is $10, which will help cover the costs of snacks, drinks, and trophies.
In addition to competitors, CSE is looking for volunteers to help as host(s), play testers, trophy
designers, and presentation audience and judges.
Soft Start and Registration is on Thursday, April 27 at 6 pm, meeting in Euler 217. The theme will be
announced, and development can start. Competitors may code after the Soft Start to test ideas and
mechanics, but all code must start from scratch at the Hard Start. Any graphics, audio, dialog, and
non-code elements can be developed and used from the beginning.
The Hard Start is at 6 pm Friday, April 28. All coding must start from scratch at this point, and snacks
and drinks will be available.
The Saturday, April 29 schedule is as follows:
5-6 pm Playtesting: Competitors will use this time to play other games, have their game played, give
feedback, get feedback, etc.
8:30 pm Soft End: all development ends and submissions start.
9:45 pm Hard End: Submissions close.
10 pm Presentations: All participants meet in Euler 109. Each team will present their game, and the
judges/audience will play the game.
11:30 pm Awards: After presentations, the audience will judge submissions, and hosts will decide on
and present 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places and any other superlative awards.
“It is very hard, and at the beginning is going to seem like it's not worth it in the slightest,” Gorski said.
“But once you get a hang of the whole process, and especially if you're frequently communicating
with the proctors, you'll learn a ton, have a lot of fun, make a bunch of new friends, and have
something cool to potentially put on your resume.”
See here for more details on the event. If you’d like to participate in any way, contact Dr. Jon Denning
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Taylor University Welcomes Largest Class in 177- Year History 
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Taylor University Welcomes Largest Class in
177-Year History 
Taylor University welcomed its largest incoming class to their Upland, Indiana, campus last weekend.
The annual Welcome Weekend festivities commenced with the arrival of 565 freshmen and 41
transfer students, who moved into residence halls on Friday, August 25th. 
The incoming class paints a vivid portrait of Taylor’s global footprint, representing 36 states and 17
countries. Refecting the University’s commitment to academic excellence, this year’s freshman class
achieved an impressive 3.89 average high school GPA and includes the largest Honor Program
cohort to date. Twenty-eight percent are legacy students, which includes children and siblings of
alumni.  
Taylor University's total undergrad enrollment has surged ahead of their fve-year strategic plan
projections with a remarkable 91% retention rate for second-year students the past two fall
semesters. This retention rate achievement aligns Taylor with the persistence rates of some of the
most esteemed universities in the nation. The undergrad enrollment milestone is underscored by
Taylor's exceptional graduation rate, career outcomes rate, and the positive impact graduates are
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making within their respective communities.  
Holly Whitby, Vice President for Enrollment & Marketing, commented about the freshman class,
"Welcoming the largest incoming class in Taylor’s history highlights the combined efforts of the
entire campus community to bring clarity around our mission, vision, and values. Taylor has always
been considered a premier, Christ-centered university, but our recent efforts to tell our story better
and affrm our commitment and faithfulness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ have resonated with
families seeking a place like Taylor for their son or daughter.”  
The culminating event to Taylor’s Welcome Weekend was an all-campus worship and communion
service on Sunday evening. This special occasion unites the incoming class with upperclassmen who
offered warm welcomes and prayers. Following this, Taylor's longstanding tradition, the Community
Plunge, took place on Monday, August 28. This initiative, which has spanned over three decades,
refects Taylor’s commitment to service as hundreds of students, faculty, and staff joyfully volunteered
in the Upland community. 
About Taylor University  
For 177 years, Taylor University has combined rigorous academics with the Christian faith and
remains the oldest nondenominational school in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
(CCCU). For nearly three decades, Taylor has been ranked a top Midwest College by U.S. News &
World Report. The University’s graduation rate is the fourth highest nationally among peer
institutions, and 98 percent of Taylor’s graduates were employed or in graduate school within six
months of graduation. With a strong legacy of service and global opportunities, Taylor also ranks
sixth nationally for study abroad internships and travel opportunities.  
 
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Taylor Theatre Presents Everybody 
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Taylor Theatre Presents Everybody
Taylor Theatre is presenting Everybody by acclaimed playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins from
September 14-17 in Mitchell Theatre in Rupp Communication Arts Center. This modern
interpretation of the medieval morality play "Everyman" promises to captivate audiences with its
thought-provoking exploration of life, mortality, and the human experience.
The play follows the journey of "Everybody," who faces Death and must account for their life's deeds
and relationships before embarking on the ultimate voyage into the unknown. The production
utilizes a lottery system of roles, meaning each actor is randomly assigned a role during the
production each night. The random role assignment is meant to thematize the randomness of
death. Taylor’s production has over 120 possible variations of casts, with no performance being like
the other.
Performance Schedule:
September 14th: 7:30 pm
September 15th: 7:30 pm & 11:30 pm
September 16th: 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
September 17th: 2:00 pm
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Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for Taylor employees, $8 for senior citizens, $10 for students, and $7 for
Taylor students. Purchase tickets by calling 765-998-5289 or email boxoffce@taylor.edu . This play
includes light use of language that might not be suitable for younger audiences.
Taylor Theatre's production of Everybody boasts a talented cast of actors from Taylor’s campus and
the surrounding community, each bringing depth, authenticity, and unique perspectives on their
roles. Under the direction of Tracy Manning, the ensemble promises to deliver a captivating and
emotionally charged performance perfect for audiences who love to laugh while they contemplate
life.
“Everybody delves into what truly matters in life,” said Manning. “It makes the audience question
how they allot their time: if they are investing their time and energy where it really matters, the
eternal, or in the present and material, where moths and rust destroy and relations are fckle and self-
serving. Our goal is to prompt viewers to contemplate life's meaning, the value of relationships, and
the legacy we leave behind.”
Everybody is the 2023 Jason Francis Scholarship Production. A portion of the proceeds from this
yearly production contribute to a scholarship for incoming Theatre majors. Other plays that have
been produced for this scholarship include The Birds in 2022 and Borrowed Babies in 2021.
Taylor Theatre provides an immersive experience for audiences and participants by pursuing
excellence on and off the stage, embracing diffculty and asking questions in pursuit of truth.
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