Candidates who were running in the primary election include Cassie Billings, Elijah Neal and Becca Peach. Troyer Goldman intended to run with Hope Brandenberger but was barred from the race by administration. As grounds for removing Goldman from the race, Dean Chris Confer cited Goldman as being “not in good standing” at the university after sharing a chapel QR code on the Anderson U app last semester. “I appealed the issue of Dean Chris Confer’s misinterpretation of the good standing … [Read more...]
Admissions returns to SOAR
The AU admitted students event is returning to Student Orientation and Registration, SOAR for short, after a number of years billed as Raven 101. The change follows Student Life handing it back to the admissions office. SOAR will be offered on March 9, April 27 and May 18 with afternoon celebration events, and a last registration-only day will be on August 2. The initial change to Raven 101 was made when former First-Year Experience Director Lisa Horst came to AU. Andrew Lehr now holds … [Read more...]
AU welcomes ‘The Cube’
The School of Science and Engineering celebrated the official opening of the Talent Incubator in Decker Hall rooms 336 and 336A on January 23. The Talent Incubator, otherwise known as The Cube, will provide engineering students with hands-on experiences, internships and jobs in software engineering. Dr. Chad Wallace, dean of the School of Science and Engineering, explains the origins of the lab’s unique name. “We were trying to come up with a name with Ontario Systems,” said Wallace. “We … [Read more...]
‘I Kissed A Girl’ and AU didn’t like it
Encore performance prompts LGBT conversation on campus Each spring semester, AU invites students to bring their younger siblings to campus for Lil’ Sibs Weekend where they can attend events such as Encore, a musical event hosted by the Avanti Boosters Club. “We knew that the lights were going to black out,” said Yost. “We decided in that moment, after the lights had blacked out, and we didn’t think anybody would see it. It wasn’t planned, it wasn’t meant to make a statement and it wasn’t … [Read more...]
Polar vortex freezes campus operations
A polar vortex is a low-pressure area that expands from the northern arctic and into the south, leading to an outbreak of cold temperatures. Last week brought these extreme conditions in full swing, leading to sub-zero temperatures and heavy winds across the Midwest. The polar vortex on Wednesday, January 30 produced wind gusts up to 36 mph, had sustained winds of around 27 mph and a low of negative 13 degrees. This falls well below the historical average for the end of January in Anderson, … [Read more...]
Student demand for counseling increases
Christal Helvering, director of Counseling Services at Anderson University since 2008, discussed student mental health on campus. She has noticed an increase in students seeking mental health services here at AU. “In each of the last two years, Counseling Services has serviced 20 percent of the undergraduate students,” said Helvering. “While the reasons for this are not entirely clear, it’s safe to say that this is due to a combination of at least two factors. “More students are arriving … [Read more...]
SGA president steps down, bouldering wall on hold
Victor Mweu made the decision to step down from his position as SGA president effective this semester. In a letter to the student body, Mweu attributed his resignation to an offer to work in the 121st session of the Indiana state senate. He declined to answer further questions. Liam Crays, former SGA vice president, has taken over following Mweu’s resignation. “Since the transition, I have received nothing but love and support,” said Crays. “It was a big surprise and a challenge to me, … [Read more...]
AU launches latest website redesign
This spring AU launched its new website with the help of the marketing staff. The design and layout of AU’s website is critical to the university’s success. A website that is visually appealing and easy to maneuver will give prospective students a good first impression. Elizabeth Murray, AU’s web editor and content writer, is the primary person responsible for the maintenance of the university website. Murray has overseen the AU website for more than two years and was involved in many of … [Read more...]
Random room searches may continue into spring semester
Toward the end of the fall semester, AU instituted random room searches throughout the residence halls. The searches began following frequent suspicion of illegal substances being kept in dorm rooms. “There were only two rounds of random room searches conducted last semester,” said Maggie Platt, director of residence life and student conduct for AU. “But I think rumors have made students believe there were many more than that.” Much to the dismay of students, there was no warning that the … [Read more...]
Fall play, “Rose and the Rime,” premieres tomorrow
Rose and the Rime is a play that casts a shadow into the 1960s, a time when the Cold War chilled the nation, as civil rights and opposing generations fought in an arena of cultural and political differences. Meanwhile, in the fictional Michigan town of Radio Falls, residents struggle against the mystical spell that has frozen the world around them. The fall production will debut in Byrum Hall, on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. The show is recommended for an audience of children and adults, … [Read more...]