Don’t say goodbye yet. Yeah, that’s right, I’ll be back next year, and you know what? I’m so excited. This year’s been difficult, what with juggling a full schedule, a plethora of writing-intensive classes, relationships, work, girly drama, drama drama—I’ve told my friends, “This has been one of the most challenging and rewarding times in my 19 years. Maybe the most so.” Before you think I’m too misty eyed, though, I know it wasn’t the best. Older’s always better, right? … [Read more...]

Shedding a captivating light on the tumultuous presidency of Harry S. Truman, Give ‘Em Hell, Harry, by Samuel Gallu, is an honest look at the struggles and triumphs of a man thrust onto the world stage. Running Apr. 28-29, the one-man show, set in the Oval Office, details Truman as a leader of conviction and courage. Chair of the theatre department Professor Ronn Johnstone showcases his gravitas and power as a performer through his effortless portrayal of Harry Truman throughout his … [Read more...]

The next three months promise to be a season of blockbusters heavy on sci-fi, superheroes and remakes as Hollywood gears up to catch the summer crowds. First up is Avengers, coming to theaters May 4. Marvel has been paving the way for this highly anticipated comic book adaptation for several years, and with director Joss Whedon at the helm, it may just live up to its hype. Whedon reportedly settled on an ensemble approach to the story rather than focusing on Stark as the main character, a … [Read more...]

Thousand Foot Krutch (TFK) has been a staple in Christian rock for over 15 years, and their latest album is a celebration of their decade-and-a-half-long career. I remember going into their new album, The End is Where We Begin, with a bit of concern. I really enjoyed two of their previous albums, Phenomenon and Welcome to the Masquerade, which some say is their magnum opus, but I didn’t care for two of their other albums, The Art of Breaking and The Flame in All of Us. I didn’t know … [Read more...]

Every once in a while, news organizations report on themselves. It is not because they want to have an effect on the public’s perception of them or because they have nothing else to report about. Usually, it’s because it’s newsworthy. In the case of the Andersonian this past Saturday, the editors and staff do have to report on ourselves, and for good reason. At the Indiana Collegiate Press Association’s (ICPA) annual awards ceremony, the Andersonian was fortunate enough to win several … [Read more...]

With finals week approaching and final projects underway, a good way to take a break from the stress is by going to Chill Cherry Frozen Yogurt. There are many advantages to trying it out. First, the frozen treats are very tasty. I tried the Chill Cherry option first, since after all, the location is called Chill Cherry Frozen Yogurt. I added some M&M’s and some strawberries to my concoction to make a delicious dessert. Even without the candy and fruit, though, it was still … [Read more...]

Britt Nicole made her debut five years ago with her album Say It, and since then she has become a household name for Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) fans. With her successful sophomore album, The Lost Get Found, Nicole shows that she is here to stay in the world of Christian music by giving her listeners catchy, danceable songs and a message of hope in her lyrics. Now she is back a third time around with Gold, her latest release on Sparrow Records. Gold is a standard pop album with a … [Read more...]

The only flaw in Saturday’s Greatest Hits Encore was that the audience tragically asphyxiated from smoke inhalation between the second and third sets. Maybe the situation wasn’t quite so dire, but in the end, the overzealous smoke machine just added to the entertainment value of the show. Once the smoke cleared and the fire alarms stopped going off, students were left with one of the most memorable and high-quality shows of the past four years. The Boosters’ definition of a greatest … [Read more...]

Traveling the country on a tour to promote their new film, Blue Like Jazz, hitting theaters April 13, director/writer Steve Taylor, lead actor Marshall Allman and author of the book Donald Miller answered a few questions about the film. What made you want to do this film? Taylor: I’d actually been given the book six years ago by a friend. I was looking for the next movie project to take on. It was immediate—I wanted this to be my next film project. So I pitched Don Miller on the … [Read more...]

When prospective students visit their prospective colleges, one thing the tour guides, the “touters” and the universities really try to avoid talking about is tuition costs. Alright, yes, there are financial aid meetings, but the students themselves don’t normally attend them; pretty ironic considering the large number of college students who are paying for their own schooling. The ambiguity and technical terms outlined in collegiate monetary agreements, however, leave even the savviest … [Read more...]