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Mass murderers and media coverage: The fame-seeking killers

December 13, 2020 by Andersonian Staff

On September 15, 2004, a 24-year-old man in the United Kingdom set out on a mission—but not the kind of mission on which a typical young adult embarks.  This particular young man set out on a two-day murder spree.  Wearing a ski mask and armed with a knife, he killed four people, including a geriatric couple, in their own homes. When finally apprehended and interrogated, the man was happy to admit to the killings and his eerie reasoning behind them—he wanted nothing more than to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Opinion

Breonna’s story: The need for police reform

October 26, 2020 by Andersonian Staff

“I know we did the legal, moral and ethical thing that night,” Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly wrote in an email to his fellow officers. Mattingly was one of three Louisville officers involved in the botched drug raid and subsequent murder of Breonna Taylor in March. The officers were attempting to serve a no-knock warrant, which was related to Taylor’s ex-boyfriend, and eventually entered the home through the use of a battering ram. Taylor’s current boyfriend, who was in the apartment with Taylor, … [Read more...]

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How female professors experience discrimination

August 30, 2020 by Andersonian Staff

Although university administrations across the board may have the same written standards and guidelines for all faculty and staff members regardless of sex, the reality is that women working in universities are simply not viewed the same way as males.  According to the American Association of University Professors, “Salaries for women full-time faculty members continue to lag behind those paid to men.” Their study of the 2018-19 academic year found that, on average, women were paid less … [Read more...]

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Embodying positivity

March 3, 2020 by Andersonian Staff

Scrolling through social media platforms, society can be bombarded by posts encouraging body positivity for both men and women.  However, it is a lot easier to encourage body positivity than it is to actually embody it. For example, this February, Abercrombie & Fitch announced the launch of its new ad campaign called ‘Face You Fierce.’ The store that previously targeted only ‘attractive’ people has transitioned to targeting a new diverse and inclusive audience. Despite their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Opinion

Local high school student hits half-court shot worth $30,000

February 25, 2020 by Andersonian Staff

Filming by Skylar Cramer and Jon Williams; Voiceover by Jordan Yaney; Article by Jacey Crawford Alexandria High School's Rylan Metz drained a half-court shot on Saturday, winning a full year of free tuition to AU. Metz, a randomly-selected high school student attending the AU basketball game, was given two chances to make the half-court shot, making the second shot. Metz will be a freshman at AU in the fall and is committed to play baseball. … [Read more...]

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Super Bowl ads change course

February 5, 2020 by Andersonian Staff

According to the Wall Street Journal, the price of a Super Bowl commercial was five times more expensive in 2019 than it was in 1995. Today, for one company or brand to score a Super Bowl ad, they must pay upward of $5 million.  The three brands that typically own the most ad space during the Super Bowl are Anheuser-Busch InBev, Pepsico and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, which means that these three brands are also contributing the most money toward the ads.  While the cost for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Opinion

Not guilty until proven guilty

January 21, 2020 by Andersonian Staff

July 27, 1996: a day that shocked and stirred an entire nation. While millions of families huddled around their television screens to watch the Summer Olympics, a bomb had been planted in Centennial Park. Locating the bomb mere moments before it detonated, security officer Richard Jewell was able to save hundreds of lives. Jewell’s “hero” title quickly morphed into “villain” when he became a suspect in the FBI’s investigation. 24-hour media coverage of the investigation led to intense public … [Read more...]

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Layoffs are a mistAUke

November 12, 2019 by Andersonian Staff

For the 2018-19 academic year, AU saw the largest freshman class it has seen in years. Thus, it came as a surprise and disappointment to many when the 2019-20 freshman enrollment numbers reflected a significant decline.  Perhaps none felt let down more than the numerous faculty and staff who were consequently terminated. Although the faculty affected by the layoffs had already signed onto 12-month contracts and will be paid through August of 2020, they will be out of jobs next … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Opinion

“Jesus Is King”

October 30, 2019 by Andersonian Staff

Rap sensation Kanye West’s transition from “I Am God” to “Jesus Is King” shocked the nation. In 2013, West released his album, “Yeezus” and encouraged people to call him by that name. A definite change has occured. Since the beginning of 2019, he’s spent every Sunday leading pop-up church services called “Sunday Service.” The service included worship led by him and others, along with prayer.  It became a social media sensation, and the talk of the release of “Jesus Is King” came soon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Opinion

AU football’s offense is a sight to see

October 16, 2019 by Andersonian Staff

In the dark days of AU football, it was dreadful to watch the offense jog out onto the field and come away empty time after time. This year, there is a much different buzz in the air when Tyson Harley and his offense hit the field. Harley is a freshman quarterback working with a lot of other underclassmen on the offensive side of the ball, and the group is dynamic.  Having four wide recievers come out almost every play can be predictable after a while, but the Ravens manage to … [Read more...]

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