The nervous excitement starts to build as the dancers hear the music beginning to play. Shauna Steele, the area coordinator for dance in the School of Music at AU, instructs the performers to make a giant circle on stage behind the curtain as they await the opening of the show. “Take your energy and throw it into the circle,” she instructs. “Clear your mind and focus on the performance, but have fun.” It’s show time. This is the scene just moments before the Fall Into Dance show begins. With … [Read more...]
“Andersonian” celebrates centennial by looking back
As AU celebrates its centennial year, many campus organizations and departments are looking back on their history on campus. The Andersonian, started by a group of students nearly 70 years ago, has a long history of involvement on campus. A look back to the first issue ever published, on Feb. 18, 1947, reveals a culture in many ways different than the AU of today. When the first issue of the Andersonian was published, the school was still known as Anderson College. The paper was four pages in … [Read more...]
Campus undergoes renovations for centennial celebration
Recent renovations to AU’s campus have not gone unnoticed by students returning for another semester of classes. After more than three months of summer vacation, students arrived to a newly-paved valley and a renovated residence hall, among many more changes that together significantly improved the appearance of campus. More renovations, like those currently underway outside of Decker Hall, are to come in the near future. “[President Pistole] speaks to excellence in all things, and our campus … [Read more...]
Student experiences Kenyan culture through internship
Junior biochemistry major Ryann Hartzell had the experience of a lifetime this past summer, interning with Spread the Word Ministries, a division of Church of God Ministries, at the Kima Mission Station near Kisumu, Kenya. During her time at the mission station, Hartzell had the opportunity to attend classes with diploma and certificate students at the Kima International School of Theology, assist in a clinic, and observe at the mission hospital. The mission statement of KIST is that it … [Read more...]
Myers Hall reopens to house female undergraduates
For the first time since 2013, Myers Hall has opened its doors to residential living, this time exclusively for upperclassmen women. Betsy Reiff will be serving her second year as an AU R.D. in the refurbished building, having moved from the now-closed Rice Hall to the other side of campus. “I would love to see girls really claim this as a place that they love to live and make it their own,” said Reiff of Myers Hall, hoping to promote the Psalm 34:4-5 inspired dorm slogan “Be bold, be radiant, … [Read more...]
The Haven introduces SoNo, fresh Mexican grill
Students wanted change, and AU food services delivered it. SONO has joined Chic-Fil-A as one of the meal options featured in the Haven for the 2016-17 school year. SoNo is a Mexican-style restaurant, comparable to Qdoba or Chipotle, which offers students the option to build-their-own tacos or burritos and also features chips and queso. students can choose between different styles of beef or chicken, white or brown rice and different styles of cheeses. They also offer a burrito bowl, which is … [Read more...]
Matthew Kluft: Storyteller, Filmmaker, Christian
In the spring of 2015, Matthew and I were put in a group. Our assignment: to make a short film. I was the director and he was my editor, but he did so much more than that. Looking back, he was the constant; always there, always working and always stepping up when a position needed to be filled. When the first day of filming came, we met in the studio at around 7 a.m. Matthew was there first, as he always was. We proceeded to pack the equipment for the day and soon we were ready to … [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...]
Juried student exhibition opens in Wilson Galleries
Student artwork was cast in the spotlight during this year’s Juried Student Exhibition. Although the opening reception and award ceremony took place on Saturday, Feb. 27, the Exhibition will remain open for viewing until March 24. The Juried Student Exhibition is an annual event on the AU campus that allows students in the visual communication major to showcase their hard work to their peers and professional artists as well as the general public. Students who participate were also given the … [Read more...]
Sophomore April Bowen joins RAW Artists agency
Sitting in her studio space, April Bowen, a sophomore art and design student, quickly watercolors a flower pattern that will serve as a background on an upcoming calendar she will be producing. On the walls of her studio are paintings, digital illustrations, sketches, posters, typographic illustrations and other visually compelling work that show a wide array of skills, from illustration to graphic design. Many of these works make an appearance on Bowen’s social media accounts. “Originally I … [Read more...]