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Fake artifacts, real remains and the ethical dilemma of museum displays

October 29, 2024 by Abigail Goldman

As October begins, you may see the Halloween decorations of mummies or skeletons in the lawns of your neighborhood. Outside your neighborhood and inside the museums of your city, those remains may not be a plastic joke, but the remains of a real person.  AU’s Near Eastern and Biblical Archaeology Jeeninga Museum hosts a wide variety of artifacts, including some rarer finds that draw in scholars from around the country. Some of these artifacts bring up a somewhat controversial conversation of … [Read more...]

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As we go: alumni revisit AU during 2024 Homecoming

October 16, 2024 by Andersonian Staff

Last week Friday and Saturday, alumni ravens were welcomed back to AU for the 2024 Homecoming Family Weekend. Friday, Oct. 11, hosted the opening of Murder on the Orient Express, an orchestra concert, multiple athletic sporting events and of course the favorite traditional luminaries. This year was the 25 anniversary of 10:07, a student-led worship service currently held every Tuesday at 10:07 p.m. in Fair Lobby. To celebrate, students and alumni came together in a worship service to end … [Read more...]

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Thy Kingdom Come: Diversity and inclusion through new future mural on campus

September 26, 2024 by Abigail Sanchez

On Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m., over 35 students gathered in the Alley to meet with Brian Martin about his upcoming mural project and to learn more about the importance of this mural. Martin had previously revealed that there would be a mural happening on campus this year in chapel on Thursday, Sept. 12, and invited students to register for the Mural Conversation to hear more about the upcoming plans for this exciting announcement. As students of all different backgrounds began to gather … [Read more...]

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PJP to retire after 2024-25 academic year

August 29, 2024 by Abigail Goldman

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...]

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Heartland International Film Festival to screen cinema professor’s film

October 2, 2023 by Rebekah Lynn Hisle

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...]

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Meet Caleb Savage

September 27, 2023 by Loralee De Young

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...]

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Rick Garrett

May 8, 2023 by Benjamin Gaston

Hear from AU Police Chief, Rick Garrett, in an interview with Benjamin Gaston. … [Read more...]

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Michael Mosser

May 1, 2023 by Reagan Conkling

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Hollywood comes to Anderson

December 28, 2022 by Benjamin Gaston

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...]

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Sky Cramer

May 3, 2022 by Zac Tallent

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...]

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President John Pistole Retrospective: God Qualifies the Called (Podcast)

Join senior Miles Morey in a sit-down with President John S. Pistole, affectionately known as PJP to Anderson University students. They discuss Pistole’s decade as AU president, how his past roles and faith prepared him for leadership, favorite memories, and what the future holds for him and the school. Don’t miss his message to all […]

Rick Garrett

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Anderson University alumnus, Michael Mosser, speaks about his life teaching and coaching at Adams Central High School.

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