As students come back to AU for the beginning of the spring semester, many are returning to campus from much farther away. These study abroad students reflect on their time learning, exploring and soaking up new and diverse cultures, as well as the process of transitioning back to life in America. Quito, Ecuador - Josie Parker (Junior, secondary Spanish education major) What has helped you the most in adjusting back to life in the U.S.? The fact that my family came and visited me for … [Read more...]
Movie review: ‘Moana’ tells the story of a powerful princess
If you haven’t seen the new Disney animated picture Moana yet, do yourself a favor and do so, even though finals are fast approaching. This tale of an adventurous, young heir to village leadership who runs away to find herself and save her people may not seem terribly original, but the way that the story is told definitely is. The film carries a powerful message about being true to oneself, and has made great strides in terms of how women and non-western cultures are portrayed. Good lessons and … [Read more...]
“Home” senior gallery brings Korean culture to AU
Korean language and culture is the focus of visual communication design major Heajin Bae’s senior exhibition in the Wilson Gallery. The exhibition, titled “Home,” is a collection of artwork that Bae hopes will help educate gallery viewers on her Korean heritage in a visual format. “My art process was to begin with defining the problem that I had in my college life,” said Bae. “I had a lot of friends who are interested in Korean culture and language, but there are not a lot of resources or … [Read more...]
Candles and Carols: large performance, small crew
Candles and Carols has been a holiday tradition at AU for 52 years. The show celebrates the holiday season with the different performance groups at AU. This year, Candles and Carols took place on Friday, Dec. 2 and featured more than 250 student performers. With such a massive production, a committed crew was needed backstage. The backstage crew for Candles and Carols consisted of less than 10 AU students who were led by Dave Crump, who also did the lighting. The sound for the event was led by … [Read more...]
‘Deathtrap’ set to entice audience with murder
Rick Vale, the stage director of “Deathtrap,” the upcoming fall play at AU, says that “this show is described as a ‘comic thriller’ because it has elements of a murder-mystery as told in a comic way.” Vale and the cast have been rehearsing since Oct. 24, so they will have only been working on the show for a little over a month by the time it premieres. The cast consists of only three men and two women, while about 10 other people work with costumes, lights and assisting with other … [Read more...]
Student band to perform at Indy’s “Circle of Lights”
One of Indiana’s most cherished traditions, the Indy Circle of Lights, is in its 54th year this Christmas season. Thousands will gather around Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis to ring in the holidays by lighting up the Monument. Several AU students and alumni are involved in this year’s festivities, including the Celebration Band, one of the Circle of Lights featured performers and the winner of this year’s Indiana’s Got Talent competition. The band, directed by AU student Luke … [Read more...]
Healthy recipes: stay energized throughout the day
As a college student who is always on the go, balancing classes, work, friends and homework, it can be challenging to find the time to cook and prepare your own meals. However, the health benefits of cooking for yourself may outweigh the inconvenience. The American Heart Association published research citing the statistic that eating 11-14 homemade meals per week can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 13 percent, when compared to eating less than six homemade meals per week. … [Read more...]
“Pointed Pens” gallery open until November
The average American’s blood pressure seems to rise at the very mention of the subject of politics nowadays. However, the faculty of the Communications and Political Science Departments is deciding to embrace this difficult topic instead of skirting it with the promotion of a new month-long exhibition in AU’s Jessie C. Wilson Gallery entitled “Pointed Pens: Editorial Cartoons and American Politics, featuring The Indianapolis Star’s Gary Varvel.” The exhibition features Varvel’s political … [Read more...]
Third annual Faith and Writing conference arrives
Aspiring writers of all kinds will have the opportunity to come together on the AU campus to learn from accomplished authors and poets at the end of October. The annual Indiana Faith and Writing Conference will feature a wide array of writing professionals willing to share their advice and feedback with anyone passionate about communicating their faith through their writing. AU has been home to the Indiana Faith and Writing Conference since 2014. The conference is hosted by the English … [Read more...]
Author, professor Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner to speak at AU
Dr. Lauren Winner will be visiting AU as part of the Truth, Faith, and Service speaker series. The series focuses on the values found on the AU seal: utilitas (service), fidelitas (faith), and veritas (truth). Winner’s speech will take place on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. in York Performance Hall as part of the year-long Centennial celebration at AU. Winner works at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina as an associate professor of Christian spirituality. Beyond teaching, she writes … [Read more...]