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AU senior releases chapbook called “The Midwest is a Place”

March 9, 2018 by Troyer Goldman

“Welcome to Indiana: Crossroads of America,” reads the big blue road sign all drivers pass when they cross the state line. Indiana is the heart of the Midwest, and for senior English major Abby Johnson, the Hoosier state is home to more than corn and soybeans. Indiana is spirited, with millions of stories to tell. As a poet, her work is to tell them. “We need to talk about the Midwest as somewhere alive and multifaceted, full of people who are full of passion, because that’s who we are,” … [Read more...]

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Q &A with Allie Kolb

March 9, 2018 by Nikki Edrington

Allie Kolb is from Placentia, California. She enjoys running, going to the beach and trying new foods. Her first big adventure came when she traveled to Indiana to attend AU, and she is currently in the midst of a semester-long journey abroad in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she is studying at the University of Canterbury. She is blogging about her adventures at www.alliegoesabroad.weebly.com. What inspired you to want to study abroad? Studying abroad was always a secret dream of mine. … [Read more...]

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AU senior, Peyton Bennett, receives Orr Fellowship

March 9, 2018 by Troyer Goldman

Peyton Bennett is a senior visual communication design major from Cincinnati, Ohio, whose career has organically grown out of his studies. Recently, it was announced that Bennett has received a coveted Orr Fellowship. In high school, Bennett was a trumpet player and made the All-State Jazz Band. He also held interests in filmmaking and videography that led him to fall in love with design. “Ultimately, design was a way to meld my creativity and passion for art in a utilitarian way,” Bennett … [Read more...]

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Resume rules: Showcasing the best of your career skills

February 21, 2018 by Noel Marquis

Crafting a flawless application can become a daunting task, especially when you’re not sure how to relate skills gained from your previous summer work experiences—which could range from an internship with a family business to delivering pizzas—to a potential career. Anna Rayis, graduate assistant at the AU Center for Career and Calling, shares her top resume-crafting tips that will help make your application shine. 1. Fix Your Format “Some industries are okay with color, and some are … [Read more...]

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Q & A with Dr. Joani Somppi Brandon

February 21, 2018 by Hadley Duke

Dr. Joani Somppi Brandon is a professor of music who teaches music education, general and choral methods and Women’s Chorus. She is the former director of the Anderson Area Children’s Choir Chorale.  Brandon completed her bachelor’s degree in music education and piano performance with honors in music and education from AU in 1987. She has a master’s of music education from Butler University and a doctor of musical arts from Boston University. Brandon runs the summer music education camp and … [Read more...]

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Testimonies speak: Ryan Perkins finds transformation in Christ

February 7, 2018 by Hannah Ader

Ryan Perkins is a sophomore from New Haven, Indiana double majoring in mechanical engineering and Christian spiritual formation. Through trials that led to a desolate mindset, Ryan found hope in God. He clung to the grace that God abundantly gave him and ultimately longs to be a vessel and kingdom worker. Ryan Perkins grew up in a Christian family, attended a traditional Lutheran church every Sunday and went to a Lutheran school where he was taught from a very young age about God. He knew … [Read more...]

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Club CAUtan hopes to build community through strategy game

February 7, 2018 by Hannah Ader

Board games have existed for centuries, far longer than one might imagine. The first game was discovered in Egypt, Hieroglyphics associated with the game date back to around 3100 B.C. Engaging people throughout the centuries, games capture people’s attention and creativity. Building, creating and playing are concepts within board games that appeal to many, bringing people together and developing relationships along the way. Whether it be a game of skill, strategy or just plain luck, board … [Read more...]

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Q & A with SGA Vice President Victor Mweu

February 7, 2018 by Amalia Arms

Victor Mweu, who is originally from Nairobi, Kenya, is a junior international relations major. Mweu was a student senator during his freshman and sophomore years before successfully running to be vice president during his junior year. Mweu was also part of the AU men’s soccer team during his freshman and sophomore years. Why did you want to be a part of the Student Government Association? I saw a need for change that a place like AU had the potential for, and I decided I could do something … [Read more...]

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‘Interest Club’ interest club begins first semester as interest club

January 24, 2018 by Maria Neathery

Seniors Connor Hall and Michael Weigel have spent their time at AU involved in more than just their studies and school work. Both of them have an extensive list of activities they have taken advantage of during their time at AU. Hall is an accounting and music business major, a York Performance Hall audio tech, a member of the Reardon Auditorium tech crew, an Orangehaus Studio assistant, an AU campus ambassador, and a member of AU College Democrats and Dave Matthews Band Club. Hall has … [Read more...]

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Testimonies speak: How personal experiences show Christ

January 24, 2018 by Hannah Ader

There are many significant practices within Christianity that encourage the masses to come to faith and grow in their relationship with the Lord. From constant and persistent prayer to connecting with people and supporting spiritual development, knowing the living God is an essential part in growing and pursuing one’s faith. In a world that is focused on providing proof and solidifying one’s salvation, testimonies present the opportunity to experience real encounters with Jesus and tell … [Read more...]

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