For the first time since 2013, the government of the United States has shut down. The shutdown, which occurred on Friday, Jan. 19 at midnight, was the result of the expiration of a spending bill. Republicans and Democrats have reached an impasse regarding the bill, which did not include protections for the children of illegal immigrants, dubbed “Dreamers,” which Democrats are advocating for. After the Senate failed to reach an agreement regarding the bill, the government shut down, leaving … [Read more...]
Influenza cases increase on campus
Each year, the influenza virus kills thousands of people. In Indiana alone this season, 107 people have been confirmed to have lost their lives to the flu. To date this year, only two people under the age of 24 have died from the flu. Although AU’s Health Services could not confirm the number of cases that have been treated so far this semester, they did confirm via email that they have “seen an increase in the number of patients with flu-like symptoms.” According to Dr. Kimberly … [Read more...]
Decker Hall flooding leaves faculty without offices during cleanup
The English department rang in the new year with a bit of rainy weather inside its Decker Hall home. Faculty have dubbed it the “Great English Department Flood of 2018” on Twitter. A frozen heating pipe burst in an English department office on the third floor of Decker Hall sometime on Jan. 1, causing the “Great Flood.” The flooding primarily affected the English department, but also extended to the second and first floors of Decker Hall. “The entire English department suite had up to … [Read more...]
AU students find success in undergrad research
For the past four years, AU students have been conducting research for the Sagamore Institute, a non-partisan think tank in Indianapolis. A group of undergraduate researchers from AU had their work on the decentralization of the Liberian government published by the Isoko Institute in the journal Marketplace: Liberia this January. Dr. Michael Frank, professor of political science, has been the liaison between the Department of History and Political Science and the Sagamore Institute. Frank is … [Read more...]
New interest club honors Tim Haurez
Last spring, sophomore Bible and religion major Elijah Neal felt a creative spark after attending a special cinema chapel on campus—he wondered what it would look like to create a group that brought light to Anderson through cinema and other forms of media. He and a group of friends began to brainstorm what it would look like to make these visions become reality. “We were inspired by what we saw. We thought, ‘Hey, wouldn’t it be cool if we made something we’re all in?’ We’re not film … [Read more...]
MLK Day celebrations to include city, university partnership
Each year, on the third Monday of January, the United States recognizes the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The city of Anderson also holds events in honor of King’s life and work. AU has observed and celebrated MLK Day as an institution for many years, highlighting the intercultural education that the opportunity provides. The Cultural Resource Center is home to Michael Thigpen and Linda Robertson, who have led planning for the school's events on Jan. 15. Wednesday, Dec. … [Read more...]
Jackrabbit Coffee officially open for business
Ben Orcutt, a 2011 AU graduate and the owner of Buckskin Bikes, and Josh Stafford, also an AU alum, have opened a local coffee shop: Jackrabbit Coffee. After weeks with only a tentative plan to open around Christmas, the store was finally declared open for business on Dec. 28. Jackrabbit Coffee, which has been served from a cart in Buckskin Bikes for three years and also provides coffee to AU's Mocha Joe's, has expanded to its own standalone shop next door to its original home. Orcutt recently … [Read more...]
University hires new head football coach
Anderson University announced Thursday the hiring of Steve Rock as the 14th head coach in the history of AU’s football program. "We're thrilled to have a head coach with such significant and successful competitive experience in the HCAC and NCAA D-III football leading us into the next era of Raven football," said Athletic Director Marcie Taylor in a news release. "Steve Rock understands the unique ethos of AU, will recruit effectively to the institutional mission and mentor the … [Read more...]
New ‘situation room’ to simulate crisis situations
Students will gain real-world security experience through mock scenarios While students are away from campus on Christmas break, a “Situation Room” will be installed in the History and Political Science Department. AU’s new addition will be modeled after the Situation Room located in the White House. The room will allow national security studies and information security majors the opportunity to simulate the procedures that accompany a national crisis situation. The Situation Room project was … [Read more...]
University announces plans to sell radio station
After 27 years on the air with Anderson University, 98.7 The Song, formerly WQME, is for sale. Four full-time employees will be affected by the sale, and the university is currently in discussion with potential buyers. The decision came as part of a long line of program changes in accordance with the university’s new strategic plan. Ryon Kaopuiki, who is new this year to the role of vice president for enrollment and marketing, said that the decision has been long discussed by … [Read more...]