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President Pistole provides a new COVID-19 campus update

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On Monday, Jan. 12, President Pistole sent a COVID-19 email update stating that “You may not be on campus for classes, dining, attending campus events, etc. if you are not masked.” The email also strongly recommended 3 ply surgical or KN95 masks for better protection against crowded indoor areas. Looking ahead, Pistole added that Indiana Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box “reported that we should expect the spread of COVID to peak in the next ten to 14 days, and then decline … [Read more...]

COVID-19 testing required for all students upon return after the holiday break

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On December 16, President John Pistole released a statement in regards to returning to campus in January.  “Almost two years into this pandemic, Anderson University has implemented a well-established mitigation strategy to protect the health of our community,” Pistole’s email stated. “We have found success in a layered approach that includes testing, contact tracing, vaccinations, and a solid partnership with our local health department that provides mobile support on campus,” he … [Read more...]

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 their dorm rooms and recorded in their rooms with microphones hanging from the ceiling. “God just kept opening doors, kicking them down for me,” Frey explained. “It kind of all … [Read more...]

Soccer field recently named “Fridley Field”

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Just a few weeks ago during homecoming, Head Men’s Soccer Coach Scott Fridley received an unexpected gift. Between the men’s and women’s soccer games, a sign for the newly named “Fridley Field” soccer field was revealed. Fridley has been head soccer coach at AU since 1994. Before that, he played on the team during his time as a student and then served as assistant coach. Before he was a student, his parents, grandfather, aunts, uncles and cousins attended AU. The field was originally … [Read more...]

Andersonian 2021-11-03

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Gillian Lintz recaps the Engineering Club's second annual boat race last Friday and announces upcoming performances in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Miles Morey provides updates on women's tennis standings and women's cross country winnings. … [Read more...]