Micky Young’s release party by Kaleb Greve Homecoming weekend was a flutter with different activities for alumni, staff, students and their families to participate in. One such event was a listening party that took place in the Mocha Joe’s Cafe, alumnus Mickey Young '17. He promoted the release of his new album “Soul Purpose.” The listening party took place between 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, and was visited by many current students and a few alumni. The event was animated with … [Read more...]
Raven community in action: The Street Fair
by Kaleb Greve and Rebekah Lynn Hisle On Homecoming Saturday morning, Anderson University hosted The Street Fair on University Boulevard. It boasted many booths and stands brought by clubs, organizations, residence halls and university programs. The event was attended by students, faculty, staff, families and alumni. Present, was the Anderson American Model United Nations booth. The student representing the group was Christopher. “I think it’s interesting to have a community event because … [Read more...]
The fairest of them all: AU Homecoming’s Street Fair
The Street Fair is a staple event for AU’s Homecoming Weekend. Every year, student organizations, dorms and clubs line up booths to sell delicious treats, savory food and comfortable merchandise featuring everything AU. This Saturday promises many booths to be excited about and future events to look forward. The students behind each booth have plans for how the collected profits will impact campus this year. Junior Anna Pescio, the vice president of Asian Student Association … [Read more...]
Heartland International Film Festival to screen cinema professor’s film
With the culmination of a lifetime of dreaming and years of work, "Hellcat,” a story of fatherhood and grief, premieres at the Heartland International Film Festival on October 12. Jack Lugar, professor of cinema and media arts at Anderson University holds several titles to the film: writer, producer, director, and editor. He said, “For me, it’s a feeling of going full circle on a dream.” Lugar, former sitcom writer and producer, attorney, and real estate broker, is a writer at heart. “For me, … [Read more...]
The “Raven way” is the future of the football program
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 ‘gonna call? Not the RD
As AU welcomed students back on campus, small changes have become apparent. There is 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 … [Read more...]
Meet Caleb Savage
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
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
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
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...]