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The “Raven way” is the future of the football program

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On a Tuesday afternoon, the AU football room is buzzing with activity. Players lounge on couches or sit at the table, computers out, grinding away on schoolwork. Coaches commune in the head coach’s office to watch film, the door swung wide open to be a part of the larger room. A countdown to the next game ticks away, creating a sense of urgency and hype. Every week in AU football is different, but Head Coach Johnathan Coddington prepares by watching game film of their opponents. Then, coaches … [Read more...]

Who you ‘gunna call? Not the RD

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As AU welcomed students back on campus, small changes have become apparent. A fixed pot-hole there, new lights installed here, but another change has occurred, one that has not been advertised or noticed. An old title got an upgrade during the summer. The title of RD is now known as AC or HC. But what exactly is an AC and why change the title? Area Coordinator (AC) and Hall Coordinator (HC) have replaced the role of Resident Director (RD) in all on-campus housing. With this title shift, the … [Read more...]

Meet Caleb Savage

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As the school year begins to shift into its routine for returning students, one is certain to see more than a few unfamiliar faces in the crowd. However, those new to campus may find the first few weeks daunting. With time, dedication and the occasional bit of help, though, many of these new Ravens will soon be thinking of campus as their second home.  Take the experience of freshman Caleb Savage for example. “I heard about [Anderson University] from a friend who was originally going to … [Read more...]

Black Bird Film Festival to showcase student works

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Cinema student Rylee Smith is fired up about screening her new movie at the Black Bird Film Festival next Wednesday. “When you finally have a finished product, and you show it to people, and other people get joy from that—it’s like, oh my gosh,” said the junior cinema and media arts major.  Smith and a number of her cinema classmates will be showcasing their work at the seventh annual film festival on Wednesday night at 7 p.m.  On April 26 at 7 p.m., student films will be … [Read more...]

Somnium brings a new dream to AU

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As the spring semester draws to a close, mixed in with the deadlines are the events on campus allowing a time of escape and activities to look forward to. This year, a newly refined event has combined the talents of AU students and a universal love of music: Somnium. A student-run music concert, Somnium is hosting several AU student artists and bands in Reardon Auditorium.  Somnium was founded last year in 2022 by then-junior Paige Anstead and senior Cameron Walters. It centered around a … [Read more...]

“J. Eyre” takes center stage

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Anderson University’s production of "J. Eyre" will hit the stage tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in Byrum Hall. Based on Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, the story sees Jane grow in strength and confidence as she uses her wit and courage to navigate a world that afforded women few rights.  Those familiar with the original novel are likely to notice a few changes in this adaptation. The interpretation takes on a modern perspective of the classic story that truly considers the consequences of its … [Read more...]

Tri-S continues to soar

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“I want to get Tri-S and Study Away back to where it was pre-COVID-19. I would like to see more students spend a semester or summer off-campus having more intense cultural experiences,” director of Tri-S Global, Aurora Doster, said. Doster is no longer an AU employee like she was prior to the COVID-19 shutdown in early 2020, when Tri-S and Study Away trips were suspended. Instead, she now works for a company called Global Education Services, which contracts with the university for outsourced … [Read more...]