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Andersonian 2021-09-16

September 16, 2021 by Gillian Lintz

Gillian Lintz interviews Dr. Sarah Neal about the updated COVID-19 policies and Miles Morey recaps the recent men's soccer match and first home football game of the season. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, COVID-19, Raven Watch, Sports, Top Story, Video

Andersonian 2021-08-31

August 31, 2021 by Gillian Lintz

Gillian Lintz discusses the current COVID-19 policy on campus and Miles Morey covers a new way to participate in AU sports and the men’s and women’s soccer kickoff. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, COVID-19, Raven Watch, Sports, Video

New COVID-19 campus mask mandate in effect

August 19, 2021 by Gillian Lintz

Just four days after sending a “Fall 2021 Update” email about returning to campus, President Pistole sent another email reading: “Effective immediately, August 10, facial coverings worn over the nose and mouth will be required indoors throughout campus.” The email explains that masks are required by all students, employees, guests, faculty and staff regardless of vaccination status. Masks are only required for indoor spaces and social distancing is not required at this time. Residential … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, COVID-19, Top Story

AU to return to “normal” this fall

June 10, 2021 by Gillian Lintz

“Beginning June 1, AU will operate as a fully open campus with no required masking,” read an email from President Pistole sent May 21. The message that students, faculty and staff have been waiting for was finally received after careful consideration by Pistole and the COVID-19 task force led by Dr. Sarah Neal.  Neal has been responsible for providing the AU community with free COVID-19 testing as well as access to the Moderna vaccine.  “We are so fortunate to have effective … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, COVID-19

Andersonian 2021-03-22

March 22, 2021 by Jacey Crawford

Jacey Crawford and Jesse Hernández discuss campus restriction lifts, including reinstated events and student attendance for outdoor sports. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, COVID-19, Video

Modified spring break schedule begins Wednesday, Feb. 17

February 17, 2021 by Gillian Lintz

Daytona Beach, Las Vegas, Cancun and the Bahamas are just a few of the most popular destinations for college students on Spring Break. This year, spring break will look a little different.  Instead of the usual consecutive nine-day break, this year it will be broken up into two four-day weekends and one mid-week break. Modified spring break days will be Feb. 17, March 4, 5, 15 and 16. Dr. Sarah Neal, head of the AU task force, explained that a decision was made in early November to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Campus News, COVID-19

AU’s Counseling Services transitions to hybrid format

February 8, 2021 by Jonathan Williams

Along with many other aspects of campus life, AU’s Counseling Services have been operating in a virtual format. However, Christal Helvering, the director of Counseling Services, explained that the transition to a hybrid format has begun, allowing some students to attend counseling sessions face-to-face. “In compliance with the recent modifications to the on-campus COVID regulations, Counseling Services will begin to transition to more of a hybrid offering of services,” said Helvering. She … [Read more...]

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SOMTD adapts to COVID-19 restrictions

January 24, 2021 by Gillian Lintz

Despite the obstacles COVID-19 has continued to present, the School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SOMTD) has been hard at work to ensure students still have opportunities to perform, connect with industry professionals and collaborate in a safe and healthy environment.  This semester, the SOMTD will be producing two theatrical productions as usual, but in innovative ways—a PowerPoint opera and a musical podcast were not what anyone predicted for this spring’s productions, but the forced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, COVID-19

Annual MLK day celebrations persist

January 24, 2021 by Hadley Duke

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is signified and celebrated on AU’s campus every year. All classes are suspended for the day, and you’ll find students, faculty and staff participating in the Peace and Justice March, attending forums on campus and joining in on city-wide events.  Despite having to transition to a virtual format for this year’s celebration, various events still allowed the campus community and city to honor King’s life and legacy. The events on campus follow a theme every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, COVID-19

Chapel continues with virtual format

January 24, 2021 by Jonathan Williams

On Jan. 11, AU students received an email announcing that chapel attendance would be mandatory for the spring semester. However, three days later, another email was sent out by Dean of Students Chris Luekenga. The second email read, “Chapel will remain virtual for the foreseeable future, but attendance will not be required.” Luekenga explained that requiring attendance for a virtual chapel would add another stressor for students. “While it is a long-standing tradition to require chapel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Features

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Gillian Lintz interviews Dr. Sarah Neal about the current status of COVID-19 on campus and discusses the Boze Lyric Theatre’s upcoming play, “The Drowning Girls.” Mason Fridley provides updates on men’s baseball and men’s tennis standings.

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Sky Cramer

In this audio story, Zac Tallent speaks with junior cinema and media arts major Sky Cramer about his passion for film and photography and making the most of his time at AU.

“Anything Goes” Encore this Saturday, April 23

Fall Into Dance

Claire Mountcastle speaks with dancers Hannah Frick and Leah Pitman about the upcoming student-choreographed performance, Fall Into Dance.

The Conspiracy

Claire Mountcastle speaks with senior Melanie Marchena and director of orientation and first-year experience Nii Abrahams about The Conspiracy, a newly-formed community of students created to support AU athletics.

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