After graduating eight seniors, the AU men’s rugby team welcomes newcomers to join their organized club. “We’re looking for anyone who is real aggressive in nature,” said Hunter Rush, president of the rugby team. In his second season coaching and first year as head coach, Stephan Savarimuthu, says the team has worked diligently in creating a brotherhood that plays and enjoys rugby. “I’ve really enjoyed coaching these young men, and seeing how their fascination with the sport has grown,” said … [Read more...]
The Bible Tour concert arrives at AU
Now more than ever, faith and Bible-based stories are hitting movie and TV screens alike, and now these visual stories are making their way to another medium: The Bible Tour concert series. On April 14, The Bible Tour will make a stop at Reardon Auditorium. It is a multimedia concert experience featuring footage from “The Bible” TV series, its recent feature film “Son of God,” and the music of artists Matthew West, Sidewalk Prophets, Aaron Shust, Love & the Outcome, and Blanca. According … [Read more...]
Literary arts magazine revamps for April release
The editors of AU’s student-run Literary Arts Magazine have revamped the online magazine to encourage students to publish literary works. “I’m curious to know how people are responding to the types of changes the magazine staff has made and if they think this change has been beneficial or not,” said copyeditor Jordan Schmidt. The staff has changed the Literary Arts Magazine’s name to Slates, which represents a space where thoughts and ideas can be expressed. “Slates are like ballots where you … [Read more...]
Student United Way concert raises money for local children
Last Friday night, April 1, Student United Way hosted a concert to benefit the United Way Born Learning program, which promotes the education of children under the age of six in Madison County. The Five Saxes, Luke Stafford and Overtime supplied the entertainment for the evening. Raffle baskets full of items from the community were offered, with a grand prize of dinner with President Pistole. Gordon Housman, who plays bass in Overtime, said that he enjoyed being part of an event that helps the … [Read more...]
Juried student exhibition opens in Wilson Galleries
Student artwork was cast in the spotlight during this year’s Juried Student Exhibition. Although the opening reception and award ceremony took place on Saturday, Feb. 27, the Exhibition will remain open for viewing until March 24. The Juried Student Exhibition is an annual event on the AU campus that allows students in the visual communication major to showcase their hard work to their peers and professional artists as well as the general public. Students who participate were also given the … [Read more...]
Sophomore April Bowen joins RAW Artists agency
Sitting in her studio space, April Bowen, a sophomore art and design student, quickly watercolors a flower pattern that will serve as a background on an upcoming calendar she will be producing. On the walls of her studio are paintings, digital illustrations, sketches, posters, typographic illustrations and other visually compelling work that show a wide array of skills, from illustration to graphic design. Many of these works make an appearance on Bowen’s social media accounts. “Originally I … [Read more...]
Students explore culture with annual Heritage Week
Each year, the AU community sets aside one week to focus on recognizing and appreciating all of the different heritages that come together to make our community diverse and unique. Heritage Week is sponsored by the Cultural Resource Center and will take place March 1-5. This year’s theme is “In Search of Home.” Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use this time to consider what home means to them, as well as what it may mean to others. The week started off with a special chapel on … [Read more...]
Interview with John Schwallie
AU student and musical artist John Schwallie sat down to discuss music, songwriting, future endeavors and the changing face of his band John Louis and the Midwest. Q: Can you give the readers an overview of your history in music? A: I started playing piano in third grade, started playing guitar in seventh grade. I started writing songs in the seventh grade because I thought it’d be cool and people would like me. I was wrong, but that’s okay—I’ve just always had a passion for songwriting. Even … [Read more...]
AU theatre program performs “Regina”
This weekend, AU will be able to witness to what lengths a woman from the early 20th century will go in order to gain control of her financial life. The spring Opera, “Regina” will be premiering this Friday with a cast of talented AU students filling the roles. “Regina” is an opera based on the play “The Little Foxes,” which centers around three siblings, Ben, Regina and Owen Hubbard, in Alabama during the early 20th century, who use all sorts of schemes in order to get rich. Things take a dark … [Read more...]
TWLOHA holds concert for return to campus
Last Saturday evening, Feb. 13, the AU chapter of To Write Love on Her Arms hosted its first event of the semester—a concert in Mocha Joe’s. The free concert, which was titled “LOVEGROOVE,” featured several acts. Krista Baker, president of the AU chapter of TWLOHA, said that the night’s purpose was to bring awareness of the club to campus. TWLOHA is a national nonprofit organization that aims to increase awareness about suicide and mental illnesses. Their goal, according to Baker, is to bring … [Read more...]