The Andersonian

The Anderson University Student Newspaper

Anderson University’s Student Newspaper

Andersonian 2021-12-8

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Gillian Lintz provides updates on the changes to the campus COVID-19 policy and the upcoming Encore “Summer in Winter” event this weekend. Miles Morey fills us in on the women’s basketball and men’s basketball standings.

Candles and Carols spreads Christmas cheer from the School of Music, Theatre and Dance

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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.” […]

President Pistole brings unique experiences with important guests

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On Oct. 20, Former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan visited campus and spent time with students from various disciplines throughout the day. This was the first time President Pistole has been able to bring a speaker to campus since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  McAleenan served as acting secretary of the Department […]

Sidewalk Prophets return to the nest

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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 […]

“After the Whistle” brings community and faith to athletics

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Small groups have proven to be great opportunities for students with similar struggles or lifestyles to come together to create connections. The new group on campus, “After the Whistle,” does just that for AU athletes.  Senior Braden Mikel and other campus leaders found a lack of community within the athletic teams on campus. The football […]

Tallent cements his place in AU football history

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During his freshman season, Zac Tallent recorded 17 catches in one game, one shy of the Anderson record at that time of 18. From that point on, Tallent set his mind to breaking that record and cementing his place in AU football history. “My sophomore year, I came out and had the most incredible season […]