On Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m. in Reardon Auditorium, the dance department will be showcasing its annual production “Fall into Dance.” Designed by student dancers as a way for them to express themselves under the careful guidance of faculty, juniors Abigail Mercer, Emmaline Parker and Erin Powell explain what the process of putting together a production such as this looks like. Parker, a dance pedagogy and writing double major, is one of the choreographers … [Read more...]
AU shocks campus with big changes: current freshman last class to graduate with majors being phased out
Dance, visual communication, Spanish and chemistry will no longer be offered as majors to incoming AU students. Current students can continue and graduate with these respective majors, as stated by the official announcements made by both the deans of the departments and later by President Pistole Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The changes include the workforce reductions across the university. In Pistole’s official email announcement to students, the reasoning behind these changes have been … [Read more...]
Fake artifacts, real remains and the ethical dilemma of museum displays
As October begins, you may see the Halloween decorations of mummies or skeletons in the lawns of your neighborhood. Outside your neighborhood and inside the museums of your city, those remains may not be a plastic joke, but the remains of a real person. AU’s Near Eastern and Biblical Archaeology Jeeninga Museum hosts a wide variety of artifacts, including some rarer finds that draw in scholars from around the country. Some of these artifacts bring up a somewhat controversial conversation of … [Read more...]
Behind the scenes of Grace Horizon: A new campus ministry
In order for us to be the light of the world, we must often work in the shadows. That’s what the new Grace Horizon campus ministry is all about. Coordinated by Kelsie Marker and Audrey Weiger, Grace Horizon demonstrates the endless horizon of God’s grace and love to people recovering from violence and exploitation by showing up for them in a way that is often overlooked. “There’s also the behind-the-scenes work that helps people to get to where they need to go,” said Marker. “We’re working … [Read more...]
As we go: alumni revisit AU during 2024 Homecoming
Last week Friday and Saturday, alumni ravens were welcomed back to AU for the 2024 Homecoming Family Weekend. Friday, Oct. 11, hosted the opening of Murder on the Orient Express, an orchestra concert, multiple athletic sporting events and of course the favorite traditional luminaries. This year was the 25 anniversary of 10:07, a student-led worship service currently held every Tuesday at 10:07 p.m. in Fair Lobby. To celebrate, students and alumni came together in a worship service to end … [Read more...]
Murder on the Orient Express opens Oct. 12
Boze Lyric Theatre will present Murder on the Orient Express in Byrum Hall starting Oct. 12. The play, adapted by Ken Ludwig from the Agatha Christie novel of the same name, concerns a train laden with passengers in the night, yet one fewer in the morning when one traveler is found deceased. The remaining passengers must work alongside detective Hercule Poirot to figure out who the killer is — before one of them is next. Sophomore and cast member Lillie Poag, who portrays Miss Mary … [Read more...]
Thy Kingdom Come: Diversity and inclusion through new future mural on campus
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m., over 35 students gathered in the Alley to meet with Brian Martin about his upcoming mural project and to learn more about the importance of this mural. Martin had previously revealed that there would be a mural happening on campus this year in chapel on Thursday, Sept. 12, and invited students to register for the Mural Conversation to hear more about the upcoming plans for this exciting announcement. As students of all different backgrounds began to gather … [Read more...]
AU encourages political awareness to celebrate National Constitution Day
As the U.S. enters the presidential election season, AU has recognized the importance of having students be politically aware while equipping them with the skills and education to think critically and engage in civil discourse on a variety of topics. One way that AU has done this is through the history and political science department hosting a reading of the Constitution on Sept. 16 at noon on the front entrance of the Nicholson Library. There were about 25 attendees, with students, … [Read more...]
Anderson University triumphs over Oberlin College in 20-6 victory
On Sep. 14, 2024, AU achieved a significant 20-6 victory over Oberlin College in a football game characterized by pivotal moments and standout performances. The match commenced with Oberlin College taking an early lead following a 59-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. Nevertheless, AU demonstrated notable resilience and strategic acumen as the game unfolded. During the third and fourth quarters, Anderson's offense and defense became increasingly effective. The Ravens scored three … [Read more...]
Bushels of fun at Fall Fest
The Fall Fest took place on Sept. 13, 2024 in the Smartin courtyard from 7-9 p.m. This event included a bonfire for s'mores, pumpkin painting and candied apples that you could put your own toppings on. An amusement center based in Indianapolis, hosted perhaps the most popular activity: axe throwing by Anarchy Axe Throwing! The event also included a hay area that had hidden free items such as shirts, stickers and more. CAB member Meaghan Christiansen explained that from what she knows, “Fall … [Read more...]