Growing up, Carter Collins had a love of sports thrown at him from both sides of the family. On his mom’s side, it was golf. On his dad’s side, basketball. An unlikely pairing, but Collins found himself fascinated by both sports: one a fast-paced, high-action contact sport with running, jumping and dunking, and the other an intensely slow game of precision and aim. Thus, it was likely no surprise to anyone when Collins, who was already the assistant head coach for Anderson University’s Men’s … [Read more...]
Andersonian 2022-03-07
Marching to a new beat on campus
Next fall, the School of Music at Anderson University is starting a new way to connect with students across campus. Anderson’s Music Education Department is offering a drumline class at the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Adam Waller, the assistant professor of instrumental music education and the director of bands at Anderson said, “I know a lot of students were involved in that activity in high school, but may not want the structure and rigor of a music degree.” The drumline … [Read more...]
Andersonian 2022-02-21
Men’s basketball team looks back on the season and ahead at what’s next
With the recent success of the men’s basketball team, head coach Owen Handy spoke into the process that led to such a victorious win over Hanover. Handy explained that the team began the season with a focus on defense because they were offensively a work in progress. “I feel like, as a team, we have grown in our offensive confidence and we have guys who have a great understanding of what we need to do well in order to be good,” said Handy. Speaking specifically on the … [Read more...]
Andersonian 2022-02-07
Andersonian 2022-01-26
Gillian Lintz provides updates on the campus COVID-19 policies. Mason Fridley fills us in on boys basketball standings, rocket league standings and the new girls basketball 3 point record. … [Read more...]
Growing sport marketing program continues to score on campus
With the fresh perspective of Professor James Newton, the Anderson University sport marketing program is growing into a major and minor that many students are excited to be a part of. The sport marketing major and minor are relatively new to the Falls School of Business (FSB). Although this program is young, it has grown quickly and has made an impact within the FSB and AU. The program provides unique opportunities to students with class structure and real-world experiences. Newton … [Read more...]
AU men’s basketball searches for hot start
Even though the Ravens ended their season in the first round of the HCAC tournament with a loss to Manchester University, Coach Handy said that “success with youngsters last year and the returning three guys who were off last season” is what has led to the high expectations for his team going into this season. Handy also mentioned the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference’s (HCAC) preseason rankings for the 2021 season that put the Ravens sitting on top. Last spring, … [Read more...]
“After the Whistle” brings community and faith to athletics
Small groups have proven to be great opportunities for students with similar struggles or lifestyles to come together to create connections. The new group on campus, “After the Whistle,” does just that for AU athletes. Senior Braden Mikel and other campus leaders found a lack of community within the athletic teams on campus. The football and women’s soccer coaches, along with the campus ministries department, all felt a desire to help fill this void on campus. “After the … [Read more...]