“Just keep going….just keep going…,” student body president Tiffany McHugh recited in her head. This was the day she had been working toward for months. McHugh rounded the final turn of her 10k run and could now see the finish line. From nearly a half-mile away, cheers and music could be heard blasting from the Smith-Martin courtyard. It was the finish line for the first-ever Raven Run. McHugh competed in the race, as did various faculty members, including President John Pistole. Pistole … [Read more...]
Women’s track and field breaks 4 records
Blasting worship music through her headphones, Courtney King scribbles “ φοράω” on her forearm as she sits in corner of the indoor track. The Greek word translates to “fix your eyes” and is a saying King has held dearly all season long. The tradition reminds her each time she looks down upon her arm of the greater purpose she serves. “As my coaches have taught me, it’s about staying positive and thankful no matter what happens, and then that is what puts me into the position where I can get … [Read more...]
Season three of Intramural basketball concludes
“In 49 states, it’s just basketball... but this is Indiana.” Season three of Intramurals at AU personifies this statement, as night after night students line the sidelines to watch their fellow students take the court in IM basketball. With season three coming to a close, the O.C. Lewis Gymnasium was packed with students to watch the threetime reigning champion Sinkers take on the 12 Disciples in the Women’s championship and the two-time reigning champion Tune Squad defend their crown against … [Read more...]
Track and field shines at opening season indoor meet
The HCAC released its much-anticipated preseason track standing predictions earlier last week. The AU men’s team was picked second while the women’s team was chosen to finish fifth in the conference. Voted on by the 10 conference coaches, the polls are designed to predict how successful a season will be for each team. Yet no poll could predict how exciting Anderson’s season debut would be for both teams. In his second year as head coach for the Ravens, Brian Williams is ready to build on last … [Read more...]
Men’s basketball claims triple-OT victory
One could have bet the house that the Ravens’ 97-94 double overtime victory over Franklin on Jan. 16 would be the most exciting contest of the season for the team. In a normal season, the bettor would have been correct. The Ravens had other plans as they traveled to conference foe Hanover University on Saturday and emerged victorious in triple overtime by a score of 106-100. The game was tied on 13 different occasions, and there were 10 lead changes. The Ravens employed a seven-man rotation … [Read more...]