Since the New York Times published its investigation into Harvey Weinstein on Oct. 5, more than 20 other entertainment industry leaders have been accused of sexual misconduct. Louis C.K., Kevin Spacey and former MSNBC and NBC News contributor Mark Halperin are just a few. The problem isn't just male-on-female harrassment or assault, though. Spacey has been accused by several men of assault. Former child star, Corey Haim, was known to be a victim of Hollywood pedophilia, though no one was … [Read more...]
Dr. Glenn Falls passes away
Dr. Robert Glenn Falls, who taught accounting at AU until 1987, passed away on Friday evening, Nov. 10. He was 95. He passed away at Community Hospital after a short illness. Anderson’s Falls School of Business was named after Glenn in 2001 in honor of his financial donations, as well as his time as a dedicated professor to the University. A memorial service for Falls was held on Sunday, Nov. 12 at Park Place Church of God. … [Read more...]
Sports are more than frivolous games
Sports may seem inconsequential and frivolous to some, but the hometown pride that many people feel for their town’s sports teams is genuine. When the Cubs won the World Series last year, there was an eruption of joy coming from Chicago, Illinois and all other places that Cubs fans settled. Whether the link to the team was through family, through college years spent in the area or through a general affection for the Cubs, the joy expressed by the Cubs community was immense and was felt all … [Read more...]
News blurbs: AU alumnus to hit broadway, Cheap Thrills returns
Comedian Chonda Pierce tour to visit Anderson Emmy-nominated comedian Chonda Pierce is bringing her “Getting Back to Funny” tour to Madison Park Church of God on Nov. 2. She is touring 25 cities, including Anderson, and will be accompanied by singer-songwriter, actress and author Karyn Williams. Pierce’s tour is titled “Getting Back to Funny” because of her journey in life recovering from the loss of her husband in 2014, and other personal tragedies. Pierce is the Recording Industry … [Read more...]
We are AU’s past, present and future
This past weekend, as per usual for homecoming, campus overflowed with present students, alumni, faculty and staff coming together to celebrate AU. In a lot of ways, it just felt like homecoming. In other ways, though, it seemed much more than that. It is a rare feat to accomplish 100 years of service as any institution, but especially as a place of higher education. As trends change and new colleges and universities spring up, old ones are left with the burden of adjusting, competing and … [Read more...]
A community, together in mourning
On Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, AU senior Timothy Huarez lost his life—lost his battle with depression. AU has felt the bitter sting of grief since then. For the family who will be forever changed, the Andersonian staff is grieving. For the friends who have experienced great trauma in this loss, the Andersonian staff is grieving. For this campus, a place so dedicated to holding out a hand and saying "come as you are," the Andersonian staff is grieving. Grief, a hazy and harrowing time of … [Read more...]
Focus efforts on community activism
When you don't have a true community, you can end up feeling lost and alone. In college, this is all the more important as you start to create a life for yourself away from your family and your hometown. True community takes effort to form because it requires deep and intentional relationships. These relationships don't just spring up into your life; they have to be nurtured. The best relationships are those that challenge us and help us strive to become better, more loving and more kind … [Read more...]
Hurricanes are call for climate awareness
Our nation is facing both physical and emotional devastation as high category hurricanes ravage our coastlines. Hurricane Harvey and Irma, as well as Jose and Katia, have resulted in catastrophe in Texas, Florida and the Caribbean islands. Thousands of people are experiencing incredible loss due to these natural disasters. Homes, families and friends have been mercilessly stripped away, leaving those affected to adjust to an entirely new reality. At a college located squarely in the Midwest, … [Read more...]
“Welcome back!” from the staff
For many people, syllabus day means no pressure beyond simply showing up. That's not the case for the Andersonian staff, all of whom have been hard at work preparing this very paper for several weeks now. I'm beyond excited for another crazy year with another crazy staff as we dig deep for important news that matters to you, fellow students. Get ready, because before you know it, we'll be saying goodbye for another summer break... - Nikki Edrington, Editor in Chief College is such an … [Read more...]
Summer goodbyes from the staff
Well, another year gone. As always, it has been an honor to take part in this crazy journey of writing the news and putting the pages together with friends. For those of us on staff who are ditching AU (that's you, Megan and Ethan), I can't believe our time together has come to an end. Megan, thank you for all the times we paused work for family dinner and ended up talking about everything under the sun. That was always amazing. And, Ethan, thanks for all the times you've had me in tears from … [Read more...]