On Thursday, Feb 11, exactly one week before the 69th anniversary of the Andersonian, Dr. Kenneth Hall, the founding editor of the student newspaper, came to visit and talk with current staff writers and editors. “It was neat to meet the guy who produced the first edition of the Andersonian,” said Ethan Utterback, current associate editor. Hall began by explaining how the newspaper first began. He had been trying to start up a student newspaper for years, but Dr. Morrison, the university … [Read more...]
Campus activist group strives to end trafficking
In the fall of 2011, Bound was started to raise awareness about human trafficking. “I think it started [because] we see people who are hurting and don’t have the right to be free,” said junior psychology major, Merissa Milnickel, president of Bound. Human trafficking is defined as the exchange of money for humans, mainly regarding sexual or any other forced labor. “People who are drawn to Bound are drawn to the fact that [human trafficking] is wrong and they want to do something to change … [Read more...]
Tri-S travelers finish building, experience culture
“As long as there are Comanche children, Indian children, they need to hear the gospel of Jesus.” Ever since Tri-S team leader Ed Breeden heard Reverend Robert ‘Hovarithaka’ Coffey speak these words to the congregation of Brown Indian Church, near Walters, Oklahoma, in 1986, he has had a passion for the Native American people of Oklahoma. Since then, Breeden has traveled to Brown Indian Church at least once every year, leading groups to aid the small church in its efforts to reach their … [Read more...]
Third floor of Decker hosts tech internships
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, but operating worldwide, Interactive Intelligence is a software company that provides unified business communications solutions for call centers, enterprise IP telephony and business process automation. They have partnered with large software and hardware companies such as Hewlett Packard and Microsoft to develop software that helps companies engage with their customers in a streamlined manner. Interactive Intelligence offers opportunities for internships to … [Read more...]
Mocha Joe’s revamps menu with new supplier
This past fall, students who frequented Mocha Joe’s likely noticed a change of decor. The installation of new light fixtures and furniture along with a fresh coat of paint were the obvious physical changes to the space. This semester marks a continuation in renovations to the coffee shop, which have now moved beyond aesthetics and towards internal improvements. With a new provider of coffee beans, additions of more traditional drinks and the retraining of baristas to ensure consistency, Mocha … [Read more...]
Students bring class project to the real world
It is safe to assume that most students who take Business as a Profession are simply working for a decent grade, but sophomore visual communications major Peyton Bennett, sophomore business management major Blake Clatterbuck and junior business management major Jordan Ginder soared past Dr. Mike Wiese’s expectations with their startup: BCG Design Group. What began as just another group project for the class’s $25 business challenge has now taken off as a legitimate enterprise. The group has … [Read more...]