Not all changes made on campus over the summer were as exciting as a beefed up Rodney Raven and fresh asphalt on College Drive. Many upperclassmen returned to AU this semester dismayed by the elimination of freshman parking locations. One school of throught on our unfortunate new parking situation is that there are more first-year students than there are upperclassmen, so more parking spaces are needed for freshmen than for sophomores, juniors and seniors. While this is true, because … [Read more...]

It’s the timeless slogan slapped on our wristbands, t-shirts and bumper stickers: What would Jesus do? We use it for marketing, advertising and everything else under the sun, but do we actually practice the very words we preach?  When the answer is clear and painless, we happily allow this question to flood our minds and direct our actions. But would we dare allow ourselves to ask this question about a topic many find controversial, a subject often viewed as completely … [Read more...]

Over the past few months, politicians have been announcing their candidacy for the presidency left and right. Ohio Governor John Kasich, former Massachusetts Governor William Weld and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan have announced that they will be running against President Donald Trump in the Republican primary election. Former Vice President Joe Biden, Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, former Rep. Beto O'Rourke and Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are just a few of … [Read more...]

The surprising arrest of Julian Assange from the Ecuadorian embassy on April 11 has stirred renewed debate over his work, status and mythos. Assange has lived in political asylum inside the London embassy for nearly seven years, fearing extradition to the United States over espionage charges. The Metropolitan Police have reportedly arrested Assange on such a warrant from the U.S. Justice Department, this time over a charge of conspiracy to hack the Pentagon government computer … [Read more...]

There has been one narrative that has dominated headlines across the mainstream media for over two years: #Russiagate. Starting with the infamous Steele dossier, the #Russiagate narrative has drawn the attention of Americans of all stripes. It alleged that President Donald Trump was an asset of Russian intelligence, whether directly or through kompromat, compromising material that can be used to blackmail. It was explosive, if true, alleging Russian contacts, deep state collusion and … [Read more...]

Look around. Who do you surround yourself with? Are they people just like you? Do they just so happen to be involved in the same activities, enjoy doing the same things or look similar to you?  It's not necessarily a bad thing to surround yourself with people who are similar to you, but it's not necessarily a good thing either. Are you welcoming and inviting to other people if you are always surrounded by a large, intimidating group? Diversity is emphasized greatly on AU's campus, but … [Read more...]

This semester, the Andersonian staff has been diligent in delivering important news to the student body. We have covered a wide range of topics, finding leads and following the stories where they take us. Some have voiced their concerns over sloppy reporting or one-sided coverage, or even just a cry of “fake news.” These accusations are far from the truth, and we stand firmly beside our reporters and behind their stories. For us, the facts matter. Our stories are written fairly and … [Read more...]

We are hiding. We are shapeshifting. We are wearing a mask.  So often, we, as a society, find our "comfortable" behind our screens, lurking in the virtual world and stealthily pretending to be someone we aren't. A false sense of confidence seamlessly weaves its way into the cracks of our keyboards, and the light of our screens takes over the shape of the lightbulb over our heads as our ideas suddenly seem to only come to fruition when technology is present. Is it easier to be who we … [Read more...]