On Tuesday, August 6, John “PJP” Pistole ‘78 sent out a press release announcing his upcoming retirement from his role as AU President after the 2024-25 academic year, officially serving two terms of five years with wisdom, grace and a sense of humor. In his campus-wide message, PJP expressed his gratitude for being a part of the AU community, and stated how “together, we have built a community that is not just about education but about fostering a sense of truth, faith, and … [Read more...]
Heartland International Film Festival to screen cinema professor’s film
With the culmination of a lifetime of dreaming and years of work, "Hellcat,” a story of fatherhood and grief, premieres at the Heartland International Film Festival on October 12. Jack Lugar, professor of cinema and media arts at Anderson University holds several titles to the film: writer, producer, director, and editor. He said, “For me, it’s a feeling of going full circle on a dream.” Lugar, former sitcom writer and producer, attorney, and real estate broker, is a writer at heart. “For me, … [Read more...]
Meet Caleb Savage
As the school year begins to shift into its routine for returning students, one is certain to see more than a few unfamiliar faces in the crowd. However, those new to campus may find the first few weeks daunting. With time, dedication and the occasional bit of help, though, many of these new Ravens will soon be thinking of campus as their second home. Take the experience of freshman Caleb Savage for example. “I heard about [Anderson University] from a friend who was originally going to … [Read more...]
Rick Garrett
Hear from AU Police Chief, Rick Garrett, in an interview with Benjamin Gaston. … [Read more...]
Michael Mosser
Hollywood comes to Anderson
An aging rock star, after having left town following the death of his son, returns three years later to reconnect potentially with his estranged wife and others. That’s the idea behind a feature film, titled “Hellcat,” being produced and directed by Jack Lugar, professor of cinema and media arts at AU. Lugar started shooting the film this past summer. He found his cast close to home in many ways. The cast and crew included his two sons, daughter, daughter-in-law and son-in-law. … [Read more...]
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. … [Read more...]
The Pathway to the Valley: Samuel Cho
On a cool spring afternoon, many individuals fill the student-run campus coffee shop. Music plays at a medium volume, often drowned out by the sound of grinding coffee or friendly conversation. One individual sits at a large group table, happily socializing. His math textbook sits open in front of him. The spectacled individual, with slick dark hair and a bright smile, had a truly winding path to get to where he is today. Samuel Cho is a freshman international student this year at Anderson … [Read more...]
Dr. Janet Brewer retires from library director position
“It’s time to give the next generation their chance,” said Dr. Janet Brewer. “I’ve brought it this far. I feel really good about the work I’ve done and want to see where it can go from there.” As she retires from AU after serving as library director at the Nicholson Library for 18 years, Brewer reflects on her time serving AU's campus and students. Although her departure from being library director will be bittersweet, Brewer has thoroughly enjoyed her time working with students over the … [Read more...]
Instagram accounts polarize students
What began as a lighthearted joke has become one of the most polarizing topics on campus: anonymous Instagram accounts. Accounts like “Overheard @ AU” and “Anderson University Squirrels” have existed peacefully on the social media platform as a way of promoting community and humor on campus through anonymously submitted overheard quotes and photos of AU’s squirrels, but a new account, “AU Bad Fits,” began a chain reaction of new accounts due to its controversy among students. After the … [Read more...]