Rodney Raven is not the only thing that has experienced improvement at AU over the summer. Campus staff has been hard at work for the past few months to ensure a warm welcome for students as they return to campus. As Ravens return to their favorite campus coffee shop, they may find it unrecognizable. Last semester, SGA surveyed the student body about what changes they wanted to see the most on campus. Updates to Mocha Joe's won by a landslide. According to Whitney Jimenez, … [Read more...]
AU enrollment numbers reflect gender trends across the nation
Although the official enrollment numbers for AU’s 2019-20 school year have not yet been released, one thing is certain; the freshman class is comprised of more female than male students. Ryon Kaopuiki, vice president for enrollment, explained that, while data does not yet exist for this year, it is clear that the majority of students attending AU are women. “We’re still pulling all the data together,” he said. “The gap isn’t as large as in the past, but it’s still more female than … [Read more...]
SGA plans summer redesign for Mocha Joe’s
When classes resume in the fall, students will return to find Mocha Joe’s sporting an entirely new look. This summer, the beloved campus coffee shop will undergo substantial remodeling. Partnering with the Business and Auxiliary Committee, SGA is overseeing this operation. SGA President Liam Crays spoke to the logistics of the remodeling process. “We are currently in the process of purchasing new items to refresh Mocha Joe’s,” explained Crays. “Most of these updates will be implemented … [Read more...]
Road work begins on College Drive
With the recent commotion on College Drive, students have seen construction workers, trucks, shovels, flaggers, piles of asphalt and a plethora of orange cones. The ruckus has left students confused. Joe Royer, executive director of facilities and property management, explained that the work being done is in preparation for more road construction in the future. “There is a street renovation project for College Drive between University Boulevard and Fifth Street slated to begin May 13 and … [Read more...]
Local entrepreneur shares story of success
Located on the corner of Scatterfield Road and Charles Street, a new authentic Asian restaurant has opened its doors to the public: Lantern House Asian Bistro. Perhaps the only thing more admirable than the establishment’s success is the owner’s life story. At the age of 25, young entrepreneur Xing Zhao witnesses his dream of owning and running a restaurant come to life every day. However, such success has not always been ensured or expected for Zhao. At the age of 13, Zhao and his … [Read more...]
Students raise Food Services concerns
When it comes to food, AU students are offered a variety of different options; the Marketplace, Raven’s Haven, and Create all exist solely to keep students full and content. However, recent comments and complaints have sparked a campus-wide discussion about the quality and efficiency of dining services. Food Services have even become part of this year’s SGA presidential campaigns. Students, SGA and staff alike all have something unique to contribute to the conversation about dining on campus. … [Read more...]
Center for Public Service program open to all students
The Department of History and Political Science is actively offering unique opportunities to determined students in the form of distinctive programs and majors. Dr. Michael Frank has been a professor of political science since 2001. Frank has recognized that the department’s subject to academics and access to special opportunities is what sets it apart from other programs. In an effort to join the fields of academics with public service, the Department of History and Political … [Read more...]