What began as a lighthearted joke has become one of the most polarizing topics on campus: anonymous Instagram accounts. Accounts like “Overheard @ AU” and “Anderson University Squirrels” have existed peacefully on the social media platform as a way of promoting community and humor on campus through anonymously submitted overheard quotes and photos of AU’s squirrels, but a new account, “AU Bad Fits,” began a chain reaction of new accounts due to its controversy among students. After the … [Read more...]
Andersonian 2022-03-21
First SMTD musical since 2019 opens this Friday
This Friday, Feb. 18, the Boze Lyric Theatre will bring the first musical production to Byrum Hall since the beginning of the pandemic. “Seussical” combines a charming collection of characters from the works of Dr. Seuss like “Cat in the Hat” and “Horton the Elephant” in a colorful and exciting story. JoJo, one of the main characters, is played by freshman musical theatre student Trenton Donk. The 18-year-old has worked with director Kenny Shepard as well as voice and movement … [Read more...]
Andersonian 2022-02-07
Candles and Carols spreads Christmas cheer from the School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Candles and Carols is a 57-year tradition that the School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) puts on each December. “It started when a group of people would gather in Park Place Church and sing carols together,” Dr. Jeffrey Wright, the dean of the SMTD said. “Gradually, we began to add components from the department.” According to Wright, it is an opportunity for the community to gather at the beginning of the holiday season and enjoy fellowship. “Through the show, we are reminded of … [Read more...]
Sidewalk Prophets return to the nest
Just 20 years ago in Smith Hall, student Ben McDonald interrupted student Dave Frey’s “Mario” game to begin a journey neither of them could have predicted. When McDonald asked Frey to join a band he was starting, Frey put down his controller and the two began writing songs. They started writing in the Valley or their dorm rooms and recorded in their rooms with microphones hanging from the ceiling. “God just kept opening doors, kicking them down for me,” Frey explained. “It kind of all … [Read more...]
Andersonian 2021-11-17
Fall Into Dance
Claire Mountcastle speaks with dancers Hannah Frick and Leah Pitman about the upcoming student-choreographed performance, Fall Into Dance. … [Read more...]
Andersonian 2021-10-26
Gillian Lintz addresses the return of CAB's Haunted Haus event in Rice Hall, AU's new campus pastor Rev. Josh Tandy and the SOMTD's Fall Into Dance event coming soon. Miles Morey recaps Tallent's new reception record and AU's e-sports standings. … [Read more...]
SOMTD to present “The Music of Georgia Stitt”
On Friday, Oct. 1, the School of Music, Theatre and Dance will present a concert of composer and lyricist Georgia Stitt’s music. “She’s an incredible artist and activist,” director David Coolidge said. “It’s a great opportunity for our students not only to work with a great level of material, but to receive direct feedback from Georgia.” For the past month, the department has been working every day to perfect the show. “Once we got into rehearsal, it has been pretty … [Read more...]