Last school year ended in disappointment for many of the dance majors on campus. The cancellation of Spring into Dance, a professor-choreographed show put on by the dance department, stopped the senior dance majors from having their last chance to showcase their talents on the Reardon stage. For dance majors who did not graduate last year, the optimism of another school year remained. Meredith Haskell, a senior dance major, shared her enthusiasm for returning to campus after … [Read more...]
Basketball star helps save lives
AU senior Maurice Knight has always been known on campus as a hero on the court, but he recently became much more than that. On Aug. 4, Knight and his friend Jake Richwine were the first on the scene of a serious two-car accident in Elwood. On their way home from doing yard work, Knight and Richwine noticed two cars in a field just off of County Roads 900 North and 750 West. “We saw two cars in a field that looked like they had wrecked,” Knight said. “I told Jake to pull over so we could … [Read more...]
Food Services implement new dining procedures for fall semester
The topic of food services has been tossed around for months now as students have wondered how they will be receiving meals, what the culture of the Haven and Mocha Joe’s will be like or if they will be encouraged to stay in their dorms for meals. While it will still be encouraged for students and faculty to hang out in dining locations, there will be guidelines that everyone will be instructed to follow. “Our mission within [AU Food Services] is to always promote and support … [Read more...]
What to expect when you are exposed to COVID-19
With fall semester riddled with new coronavirus restrictions and guidelines, there is one question that is on the mind of every student: “What will happen if I get COVID-19?” Professor of Nursing Sarah Neal, the leader of the COVID-19 task force, has helped develop a detailed plan for when AU students are exposed to COVID-19 or test positive for the virus. “If a person has been exposed, then they are going to contact me,” said Neal. “I will ask them to quarantine for 14 days, and we have … [Read more...]
Enrollment numbers hold steady
In the face of a deadly pandemic and the worst economic crash since the Great Depression, many colleges and universities have suffered a series of unprecedented challenges in a range of matters, several of which hinge on student enrollment. While plenty of colleges are struggling with enrollment this fall, AU is expected to hold steady. Calculating from limited estimates and hopeful projections, AU has experienced an approximate 3% to 4% drop in enrollment this fall, compared to fall 2019. … [Read more...]
Q&A: 2020 graduates
Although they were not able to finish out their senior year as expected, AU’s class of 2020 did not leave campus without leaving a legacy. A handful of these 2020 graduates were asked to give their best advice for current college students. Their responses are below. Brice Thompson “There’s a cliché that says ‘college goes by fast, enjoy it while you can,’ and it's true. Make sure to take time to appreciate all the amazing moments because you never know when it might be cut … [Read more...]
Faculty and staff to host ‘Black Lives Matter’ series
Dr. Joel Shrock and Michael Thigpen discuss AU's upcoming "Black Lives Matter" events. … [Read more...]
COVID-19 forces students to isolate themselves
Due to COVID-19, most students at AU have been forced out of their on-campus residences without many of their belongings or, in some cases, a safe place to go. In addition to this transition, students have also had to adjust to online learning. For junior Emily Frost, the biggest challenge so far has been finding motivation. “It is really hard to want to get work done during the day,” Frost said. “It feels overwhelming, and as an extrovert, it is really hard to stay energized … [Read more...]
A recipe for spiritual growth
Editor's note: This article was in the works before the campus was closed for the semester due to COVID-19 concerns. Naturally, the Bible studies have been suspended. “If you have the choice between being right and being kind, be kind,” said Kathy Harp as she looked toward the ceiling, carefully crafting a one-sentence summary of what she has learned over the course of her life. Every Tuesday evening, Harp does just that—she chooses to be kind. For the past five years, Harp has opened … [Read more...]
Professor organizes writing challenge to encourage creativity
For the month of April, Professor Jack Lugar of the communication and design arts department has decided to organize a special edition of his annual AU Storytelling Month (StoMo). StoMo, an event that usually takes place in February, is a month-long, campus-wide writing challenge that asks participants to write 500 words a day. While Ravens are quarantined due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lugar has decided to create a new edition of this challenge, calling it “StoMo Stay@Home.” “The … [Read more...]