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New athlete ministry combines faith, community and service

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Next fall, campus ministries will begin partnering with athletes and sports fans on campus to create a ministry centered around the conjunction of sports and faith.  Jennifer Myhre, AU Women’s Soccer coach, used to be the advisor for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) on campus. She shared her excitement to “support and encourage athletes and help them dive deeper into their faith” through this new ministry.  “As a college student, and even as a coach, I have been involved … [Read more...]

‘It has been a rollercoaster’: Senior Hannah Hawkins reflects on basketball journey

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“I started playing when I was in fourth grade,” Hannah Hawkins said. “There was a league at the park that I joined.” Although the two-time HCAC Defensive Player of the Year loves the sport, it wasn’t always her goal to play in college.  “I never saw it going anywhere,” Hawkins said. “Even in my senior year [of high school], I said I wasn’t going to play in college. Hawkins explained that she enjoys basketball for the fun of it, not the competitiveness, and that she wasn’t … [Read more...]

Rocket League has success in its first year

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The AU Rocket League team has found success in their inaugural season.  First-year Head Coach Matt Burnstedt has allowed his players to manage their time and efforts effectively this season. This has led the team to a 7-4 record while they wait on word from the conference to see who will win the conference tiebreaker and make the playoffs.  “Rocket League in its simplest form is soccer, but instead of people, you use RC cars,” said Burnstedt.  Rocket League is a popular … [Read more...]

Indiana Fever president talks women in sports

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National Women in Sports Day is an annual day of recognition acknowledging the accomplishments of female athletes and the struggles they have faced due to their gender. It’s been observed since 1987 and has been used to encourage females of all ages into a life of athletic activity and empowerment.  “The day has been recognized for 35 years,” said Indiana Fever President Allison Barber. “It’s just a way to set apart some focus and attention on the opportunity for girls to be athletes and … [Read more...]

Senior spotlight: Ruth Knies

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Ruth Knies is a senior tennis player at AU.  “My mom played at the University of Evansville when she was in college, so I grew up playing [tennis] with her,” said Knies. While playing tennis, Knies has a few objectives.  “My goals in my sport are to improve every time I step out on the court and to be the best teammate I can be,” said Knies. “I want to be known for working hard and having a good attitude.”  When asked to describe her teammates, Knies said, “ If I could use one word … [Read more...]

Soccer teams kick off unique season

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Complications due to COVID-19 have been plentiful on campus since the pandemic first began last March. With many schools being told to shut down to slow the spread of the virus, it was only a matter of time before AU was told to do the same.  Spring sports were already in full effect, and the only viable solution was simply to cancel the rest of the season and start afresh next year. Flash forward to last fall when COVID-19 cases were on the rise. Once again, the HCAC was tasked with … [Read more...]