By Claire Mountcastle Beethoven, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion: you probably have never heard of any of these people or groups. These names are some of the best things to ever happen to music. I know what you might be thinking; they probably suck. You didn’t even mention Beyoncé or Taylor Swift. Exactly. Need I say more? Most of the songs out there today are either wildly inappropriate or lack the depth and originality created by past artists. … [Read more...]
‘Tennessee Playboy’ makes collegiate debut at AU
By Mackenzie Currie In the past couple of months, many of us have been going about classes and wondering what to do with friends later. However, coming September 27 is something you and your friends will be dying to see. Everyone should go and see a play called “Tennessee Playboy” put on by the School of Music, Theatre and Dance. If you do not have the time to see it the 27 through the 29, you should watch it the following weekend on October 4 through 6. If you go that week, there … [Read more...]
Campus comes together for suicide prevention
By Gillian Lintz Phrases such as “You are not alone,” “You are hope,” and even the lyrics from Hannah Montana’s song, “Nobody’s Perfect” can be seen all across campus, covering the sidewalks in colorful chalk. In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, AU’s campus organization “To Write Love on Her Arms” has been especially active. With weekly hangouts and discussions and a variety of uplifting activities, TWLOHA is continuing to bring light to difficult subjects while creating … [Read more...]
Q & A: Daniel Gaines
By John Hulstine Daniel Gaines is the current Student Body Senate Chair for AU’s Student Government Association. He is a junior majoring in national security, political science, history and mathematics, and he is involved with two honors societies. Where are you from and why did you decide to come to AU? I was actually born and raised in Anderson, and I knew I had two choices of colleges when I got out of high school. I was almost dead-set on Indiana Wesleyan University, but my mom … [Read more...]
Students create unique communities within their dorms
By Elisha Deluhery Dorms are a weird thing to think about. A bunch of people on the verge of adulthood, all cramming together for the sake of community. That being said, AU has a rich tradition of dormhood on its campus. Throughout the ages, the dorms here at AU have begun to emit characteristics of their own. From the jock-esque nature of Smith Hall to the proverbial chillness of Dunn Hall, every dorm has its own unique traits and quirks. At the heart of these dorms lies … [Read more...]
Danie Adams steps in as new Campus Activities Board director
By John Hulstine Danie Adams is the new director of the Campus Activities Board at AU. She is filling a position previously held by Trent Palmer, whom she greatly respects. “I met Trent through becoming the new director of CAB,” she said. “He’s been essential to helping me learn the role of director.” The CAB office is vital in planning and organizing a wide variety of recreational events for college students to enjoy throughout the year. These events encourage the student body … [Read more...]
How you treat news, how news treats you
By Mackenzie Currie News has been seen as a gateway for receiving information. This information can include a multitude of different things including entertainment, politics or even other media outlets such as YouTube or Twitch. News has become biased, now more than ever, and sometimes even crude in its way of delivering information to the public. Newspapers and other sharing outlets should allow the readers or watchers to form their own opinions on a given subject and not outright state an … [Read more...]
Let’s say goodbye to the fat friend stereotype
By Gillian Lintz While not perfect, society has made leaps and bounds in the progression of body positivity and acceptance. Unfortunately, the entertainment industry has not exactly caught up yet. Most of the stars we see today, whether on TV screens, in movie theaters or on Broadway, seem to wear under a size 8, despite the fact that almost 70% of U.S. women wear a size 14 and up. Children are growing up with an unrealistic idea of what the “right” body looks like, damaging their … [Read more...]
The cold truth about Colts’ Camp
Guest Writer: Elisha Deluhery One of the only true glimpses a fan of the NFL will get into their favorite team’s franchise is the annual attraction of training camp. For years, franchises have happily opened their doors to fans in order to give them a raw sports experience unlike any other. During camps, football enthusiasts can find themselves mere feet away from their respective team’s roster, usually in a little-to-no cost endeavour, and in the dead heat of a professional operation. … [Read more...]
Christianity in the world of American politics
Guest Writer: John Hulstine Americans have witnessed a number of mass shootings in the recent past, bringing to mind the toxicity of nationalism and raising questions regarding the response of Christianity. Once President Donald Trump assumed office, numerous Christian leaders turned a blind eye, giving him a pass to controversial policies and statements embracing bigotry or which run contrary to Christian values. Whether it concerns the president’s policy on family separation, statements on … [Read more...]