Throughout the month of February, students, faculty and alumni have the chance to put their writing skills to the test. The third annual AU Storytelling Month kicked off this past Saturday where writers began the challenge of writing 500 words a day for the whole month. Associate Professor of cinema and media arts Jack Lugar said the idea of AU StoMo was inspired by the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) that happens every November. “It’s an international non-profit … [Read more...]
Black Bird Film Festival to return to campus for fourth consecutive year
The crimson-red carpet, the logo-covered backdrops and the tireless flashes of cameras—although this sounds like a scene that could only be found in Hollywood, AU’s communication and design arts department has made it a reality for Anderson one night a year. The annual Black Bird Film Festival, taking place this year on April 29, draws crowds of students, faculty, staff and even members of the Anderson community. Professor Jack Lugar, associate professor of cinema and media arts, introduced … [Read more...]
Light Bulb Artist Management begins on campus
If you are a current, creative mind on campus, the newly created artist management company Light Bulb Artist Management may be worth keeping on your radar. The company, which has quickly grown to a roster of four genre-spanning artists, originated from music business students Austin Hostetler and Abigail Stamper last semester. Hostetler approached Stamper with the desire to build a company related to artist management after watching one of Stamper’s Encore performances. “I’ve … [Read more...]
Wilson Gallery to welcome “The Familial Gaze”
Beginning Friday, Jan. 24, the Wilson Gallery will be welcoming the mixed-media artwork of Tyanna Buie. The exhibit, which is titled “The Familial Gaze,” will be welcomed with an opening reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 24. Buie herself will be attending the reception to speak about her work. The artwork is primarily large-scale screen prints and is an autobiographical reflection on Buie’s experiences as an African American woman growing up in foster care around the Chicago area. … [Read more...]
Musical revue hits the Byrum stage
As strings of Christmas lights begin to light up dorm rooms across campus, bright, colored lights flood the stage at Byrum Hall. Students of the Schol of Music, Theatre and Dance prepare for the upcoming musical, John Kander and Fred Ebb’s “And the World Goes ‘Round,” working diligently to create a show that captures the emotions and moments tied to the idea that, for better or worse, life keeps moving. “And the World Goes ‘Round” is a musical revue, so it does not have a solid … [Read more...]
College Mentors for Kids partners with local schools
Every Wednesday afternoon, you’ll see a group of college students walking with a group of elementary students through the Valley. While the energy of children is not something you hear and see every day on a college campus, College Mentors for Kids brings that to campus every week. Senior elementary education major and president of College Mentors for Kids Ashleigh Allison said that this program has been on AU’s campus since 2001 and was one of the first programs to exist. “College … [Read more...]
Boosters collects donations at Encore to fund Hurricane Dorian relief in Bahamas
Over the past few weeks the Avanti Boosters social and service club has begun to bring attention to Hurricane Dorian’s effects on the Bahamas. The hurricane was the strongest to hit the islands, leaving more than 2,000 people needing lifesaving assistance, 1,000 people missing and 53 people dead. Earlier in the month, the club promoted a fundraiser cookout hosted by the CRC in hopes of bringing attention to these catastrophic effects. The club also offered donation trays at last … [Read more...]
“Girls Night Live” tour comes to Reardon Auditorium
Contemporary Christian artist Blanca has been pursuing a music career since 2006. Starting out in a group called Group 1 Crew, she’s now a solo artist. She released her debut solo album in 2015, and her newest album just last year. She knows God has called her to this career, and she hopes to include vulnerability in her music to inspire others. She now gets to accompany contemporary Christian artist Mandisa along with Riley Clemmons on a state-wide tour. On Nov. 3, the “Girls Night Live” … [Read more...]
Fall Into Dance showcases work of student choreographers and dancers
As the temperature drops and leaves begin to change on campus, dancers bustle around AU preparing for their annual fall showcase Fall Into Dance. After working for half a year on their pieces, student choreographers and dancers are ready for an audience and eager to share what they have worked diligently on. Fall Into Dance exists to provide a unique experience for dancers to choreograph and create their own pieces. The showcase is completely student-led, so choreographers learn to … [Read more...]
Mocha Joe’s hosts Mocha Jams live music show
Mocha Joe’s welcomes students ready to study, grab some coffee and unwind with friends. An argument can be made that a certain component may have been missing from Mocha Joe’s coffee shop atmosphere in the past. Occasionally, small performances of live music will take place in Mocha Joes. These performances are typically one-off events or occasional departmental performances, like the musical theatre event Cabaret. Live music will now be welcomed every third Thursday of the … [Read more...]