Tomorrow, students will elect the SGA Student Body President and Vice President for the 2017-18 school year. The primary, which took place on Feb. 10, resulted in a race between pairs Mitchell Stacy and Olanike Onimole and Hamilton Smith and Victor Mweu. Both duos envision their time in office as a time to improve communication from Administration to the student body. Stacy and Onimole hope to improve communication through a holistic leadership method. “Mitchell and I both are passionate … [Read more...]
DeVos sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Education
Last week, on Feb. 7, Betsy DeVos was confirmed by the Senate as the 11th Secretary of Education of the United States. DeVos, who has been primarily known as a philanthropist and a businesswoman, was a controversial hire in the opinions of both Republicans and Democrats alike. Vice President Mike Pence broke the then-even tie of DeVos’ nomination. This was the first time in history that a cabinet nominee has been nominated into office by a tie-breaking vote. Dr. Jeff Trotter, a professor in the … [Read more...]
Pistole: AU not meant to be real estate agent
AU administration has begun negotiations with brokers about the possible sale or lease of AU’s space in the Enterprise Flagship center, located off of exit 222 in Anderson. AU has owned space in the Enterprise Flagship Center, called the Anderson University Flagship Center (AUFC), for about 10 years. “As part of our strategic pivot for our centennial, we’re looking at ways that we can best position ourselves for our second century of service, ways that we can be distinctive and compelling, … [Read more...]
AUFS responds to students, brings back 2mato
AU Food Services received almost entirely negative feedback on Yo! Bowl throughout the first three weeks of this semester. Students were disappointed with the quality and variety of the food it offered. With this in mind, Food Services decided to replace the venue mid-semester. Suahil Housholder, business manager for Business and Auxiliary Services, explains the process AUFS recently underwent. “We learned that there was an undercurrent of student dissatisfaction. Students rated it poor for … [Read more...]
2017-18 tuition to increase by a record low percentage
At the start of the semester, the AU Board of Trustees, along with faculty and staff members, finalized the rates for room, tuition, board and fees for the 2017-18 school year. The change in cost of tuition alone showed a 2.49% increase from the previous year. According to Vice President of Finance, Dana Stuart, this amount is tied for the lowest percent increase in tuition since the 1969-70 school year, which is as far back as her records date. The rates for 2017-18 are what Stuart calls … [Read more...]
“Life After AU” offers students knowledge, chapel credit
An obvious concern for many students after graduation is making the transition from college to the “real world” and a life of much more independence and freedom. Though many look forward to this new stage of life, it brings on a new set of evident responsibilities and new circumstances. As of this past Thursday, the alumni department at AU is putting on an event each Thursday for upperclassmen, called Life After AU, focusing on that ensuing time period after students graduate from … [Read more...]
Yo! Bowl debut dismal, AUFS scrambles to improve
Healthy and diverse meal options are commonly cited as one of the things students value most on their college campus. Most students do not expect the cafeteria to create an exact replication of mom’s home cooking, but they do expect to be provided with nutritious, good-tasting food. This year, AU Food Services introduced the Student Choice program, letting students decide the menu of the second dining option in the Haven. Chick-fil-A has remained constant throughout the years, but the second … [Read more...]
Human Trafficking Prevention Month hits close to home
Modern-day slavery and human trafficking is an issue in every pocket of the world—including Madison County. Locally, organizations like Stripped Love and the AU interest club Bound are working to combat slavery. “Human trafficking is not only an international problem—it’s present here in the Midwest as well,” said Tressia Phipps, a junior biology pre-med major and the current president of Bound. On Dec. 28, President Barack Obama issued a formal proclamation declaring the month of January in … [Read more...]
Undergrad internships increase post-grad job placement
In 2001, just over 1 million hopeful young adults graduated from college and stepped into the real world, mostly hoping to find a job substantial enough that they would not have to move back in with their parents. Throughout the last 15 years, that number has increased to 1.9 million graduates. This means many more people are now attending college, demonstrating positive development in our society. However, this also means that every college graduate now must compete with almost 2 million other … [Read more...]
Tri-S travels begin soon
A number of students will be traveling to a variety of international destinations with the Tri-S program this Christmas break. Whether they will be learning about different cultures, serving communities in need or spreading God’s Word, all participating students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in new cultures. All winter term trips will depart on Dec. 27 and return on Jan. 7. Greece Students traveling to Greece will enjoy a cultural immersion trip to famous Greek sites … [Read more...]