By Elisha Deluhery Dorms are a weird thing to think about. A bunch of people on the verge of adulthood, all cramming together for the sake of community. That being said, AU has a rich tradition of dormhood on its campus. Throughout the ages, the dorms here at AU have begun to emit characteristics of their own. From the jock-esque nature of Smith Hall to the proverbial chillness of Dunn Hall, every dorm has its own unique traits and quirks. At the heart of these dorms lies … [Read more...]
Where were you when the world stopped?
On September 11, 2001, an entire nation slowed to a somber halt as all eyes turned to its largest city. Eighteen years ago, every citizen stopped their routine and watched in utter disbelief; the United States of America was under attack. President John Pistole remembers the day in great detail. “I was with the FBI in the senior executive service on the inspection division,” he recalled. “I was in upstate New York, and I had just interviewed some people in the local TV and radio … [Read more...]
Danie Adams steps in as new Campus Activities Board director
By John Hulstine Danie Adams is the new director of the Campus Activities Board at AU. She is filling a position previously held by Trent Palmer, whom she greatly respects. “I met Trent through becoming the new director of CAB,” she said. “He’s been essential to helping me learn the role of director.” The CAB office is vital in planning and organizing a wide variety of recreational events for college students to enjoy throughout the year. These events encourage the student body … [Read more...]
Q & A: Tammy Stewart
Tammy Stewart is the administrative assistant at AU’s Kissinger Academic Center for Excellence, or KACE, where she has worked for 18 years. Stewart recently received her degree in May of 2019 after studying for five years as an adult undergraduate student. What first brought you to Anderson 18 years ago? I moved to this area because of my husband; I grew up in the Church of God and I came to the Anderson camp meeting every year. I honestly didn’t know AU itself. I was going around … [Read more...]
Chapel is not church: Find faith community off-campus
The church fair is a long-standing tradition of freshman orientation at AU. Churches around the community congregate in the lobby of Reardon Auditorium to offer the support of a church family to incoming students. This year, the church fair was hosted in the Valley. Andrew Lehr, the director of student success at AU, was one of the staff members in charge of organizing this year’s church fair. He believes it’s important for students to find a place to worship outside of chapel. “A lot of … [Read more...]
Campus-wide updates completed during summer
Rodney Raven is not the only thing that has experienced improvement at AU over the summer. Campus staff has been hard at work for the past few months to ensure a warm welcome for students as they return to campus. As Ravens return to their favorite campus coffee shop, they may find it unrecognizable. Last semester, SGA surveyed the student body about what changes they wanted to see the most on campus. Updates to Mocha Joe's won by a landslide. According to Whitney Jimenez, … [Read more...]
Q & A with Jack Lugar
John (Jack) Lugar is an associate professor of cinema and media arts. He holds a J.D. from Indiana University, and has been a writer and producer on numerous television sitcoms. In 2016, he joined AU’s Department of Communication and Design Arts as full-time faculty. He and his wife, Beth, run a successful real estate agency in their free time. You wrote and published a book this summer. Tell me a little bit about that process. Actually, I wrote the book mostly during November and … [Read more...]
Q & A with Trent Palmer
Trent Palmer is the current director of student engagement for the Department of Student Life, overseeing the campus activities board and the intramural program. He graduated with a degree in physical education and health from AU in 2006 and has worked with student life for 12 years, first as a resident director in Smith Hall. In June, he will join the alumni office as director of young alumni engagement. He and his wife, Becca, have two kids, Mae and Bly. What has kept you engaged and … [Read more...]
Performance arts celebrated in Evening of Excellence
Evening of Excellence Awards 2019 Music Education: Carly Erst Music Business: Haley Jo Mack Music Theory: Jacob Cupps, Colby Dennis Music History: Jacob Cupps Composition: Bobbi Baranek Music Performance: Angela Shaver, Rachel Horning, Clare Lillig Musical Theatre: Juli Biagi, Conner Thompson Theatre: Pia Gossweiler Excellence in Overall Performance: Adrian Dominguez, Hannah Johnson, Hattie King Excellence in Dance … [Read more...]
SGA plans summer redesign for Mocha Joe’s
When classes resume in the fall, students will return to find Mocha Joe’s sporting an entirely new look. This summer, the beloved campus coffee shop will undergo substantial remodeling. Partnering with the Business and Auxiliary Committee, SGA is overseeing this operation. SGA President Liam Crays spoke to the logistics of the remodeling process. “We are currently in the process of purchasing new items to refresh Mocha Joe’s,” explained Crays. “Most of these updates will be implemented … [Read more...]