This month, the Anderson University Theater Department will be putting on a production of A Doll's House, written by Henrik Ibsen, at the Byrum Hall Theater. This enthralling 1879 play was written to portray the struggles of European women during a period of time when they were not granted as many rights or as much authority as men. Ibsen's play follows a housewife, Nora Helmer, and her life with her restrictive and controlling husband, Torvald, and a deep secret that she works to keep … [Read more...]
Western Encore! to gallop on to Reardon stage
Lace up your cowboy boots and ride on over to Reardon Auditorium for Western Encore! This Saturday, October 17, at 7 and 10 p.m. at Reardon Auditorium, you can hear classic country hits from Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood and more as performed by students here on campus. The event is presented by Avanti Boosters in collaboration with Orangehaus and, like every Encore! before, the show promises to be an engaging and energetic time. Performers of Encore! auditioned back in September, and since … [Read more...]
Campus readies for Homecoming festivities this weekend
Photo by Andersonian Staff Anderson University is gearing up for Homecoming and Family Weekend through this Saturday night with beloved campus traditions, athletic competitions, and events to bring students, alumni, and families together once again. Luminaries Light Up the Valley The annual luminary display will illuminate the Valley on Friday evening during the Helios Reception from 7-9 p.m. The tradition allows students to showcase their creativity while welcoming alumni back on … [Read more...]
Students show off their skills at Bonfire Bash
Photos by Cohen Miller Last Friday, Anderson University’s Campus Activity Board (CAB) put on Bonfire Bash, a packed night full of activities, games, competitions, and more. CAB provided students with activities such as a cornhole tournament, marshmallow and hotdog roasting, a free coffee cart, yard games, pumpkin painting, a haystack to dig for prizes, and a baking competition. Judging the competition was AU President Scott Moats, AU First Lady Sheryl Moats, Dean of Spiritual And … [Read more...]
Tenth Annual Black Bird Film Festival Brims With Award Winners
The 10th Annual Black Bird Film Festival, held Wednesday at York Performance Hall, featured an overflow crowd of students, faculty and members of the broader AU community enjoying short student-created films. Jack Lugar, professor of cinema and media arts, was emcee for the evening and distributed a series of awards to the many Ravens who worked long hours to produce the finished products shown on the silver screen. Best Director- Lucas Taylor (Super Sorry!) “Oh, man. So, when directing, … [Read more...]
Black Bird Film Festival Streaming Information
The Andersonian Staff is excited to broadcast the Black Bird Film Festival by doing interview coverage of the red carpet event beginning at 6:15 p.m. The staff are going to be conducting the interviews prior to the main screening event. To find the livestream, you can click on this link when the event starts. … [Read more...]
The Annual Black Bird Film Festival is Here!
The Black Bird Film Festival is a showcase of students’ hard work this semester, creating short films! Below is a preview of the eight films that will be shown at the 2026 edition of the event. Darla Sallee: The Heart of Anderson Directed by: Faith Martin Escape 101 Directed by: Judah Vore Law & Chaos Directed by: Carson Brookbank Missing Directed by: Aden Dekhli Nothin’ But Duds Directed by: Cohen Miller Soup Directed by: Abby Stokes Super … [Read more...]
A Different Pace, A Broader Perspective: Reflections from Paris and London
Travel has a way of stretching the mind and reshaping expectations. Experiences in Paris, France, and London, England, offered more than beautiful scenery and famous landmarks. They provided a deeper understanding of culture, relationships and the rhythm of daily life. Observing how people interact, how families spend time together and how communities value shared moments revealed meaningful lessons that extend far beyond the duration of a trip. Paris presented itself as a city of elegance, … [Read more...]
Reflecting on Somnium, Orangehaus’ Songwriting Showcase
Presented by Orangehaus, the 2026 Somnium event was held Saturday, April 11, in the Smith-Martin courtyard. Featuring a line up consisting of the Rock Bottom Boys of Madison County, Hollowstem, AU Movement, and students Gabby Hosier and Sam Woods, Somnium was an afternoon of great music and entertainment. In addition to the music, several clubs and organizations hosted booths. This included Orangehaus, Avanti Boosters, Society of Women Engineers, Hispanic Latino Student Association, … [Read more...]
A look into the Radium Girls case, as told onstage this weekend and next
The School of Music and Performing Arts’ mainstage production for the spring, Radium Girls, opens this weekend in Byrum Hall. Written by award-winning playwright D.W. Gregory, the play follows the true case of Grace Fryer, a dial painter who sued the United States Radium Corporation after she and the other women painting radium dials for clocks experienced radiation poisoning. With just thirteen people in the cast portraying over thirty characters, the production promises to be an intimate and … [Read more...]