This month, the Anderson University Theater Department will be putting on a production of A Doll's House, written by Henrik Ibsen, at the Byrum Hall Theater. This enthralling 1879 play was written to portray the struggles of European women during a period of time when they were not granted as many rights or as much authority as men. Ibsen's play follows a housewife, Nora Helmer, and her life with her restrictive and controlling husband, Torvald, and a deep secret that she works to keep … [Read more...]
Western Encore! to gallop on to Reardon stage
Lace up your cowboy boots and ride on over to Reardon Auditorium for Western Encore! This Saturday, October 17, at 7 and 10 p.m. at Reardon Auditorium, you can hear classic country hits from Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood and more as performed by students here on campus. The event is presented by Avanti Boosters in collaboration with Orangehaus and, like every Encore! before, the show promises to be an engaging and energetic time. Performers of Encore! auditioned back in September, and since … [Read more...]
Campus readies for Homecoming festivities this weekend
Photo by Andersonian Staff Anderson University is gearing up for Homecoming and Family Weekend through this Saturday night with beloved campus traditions, athletic competitions, and events to bring students, alumni, and families together once again. Luminaries Light Up the Valley The annual luminary display will illuminate the Valley on Friday evening during the Helios Reception from 7-9 p.m. The tradition allows students to showcase their creativity while welcoming alumni back on … [Read more...]
2026 RavenEdge Career Fair introduces new career-readiness feature
Photos by Lily Coleman On September 30, Anderson University and its Career and Calling Department held the annual RavenEdge Career Fair in the Kardatzke Wellness Center (KWC). Apart from having around 50 employer stalls and a booth for taking professional headshots, this year’s fair introduced its career-readiness workshops to further equip students on their career journey. There were four workshops in the KWC, each hosted by various AU faculty and professionals: the 60-Second Pitch … [Read more...]
Students show off their skills at Bonfire Bash
Photos by Cohen Miller Last Friday, Anderson University’s Campus Activity Board (CAB) put on Bonfire Bash, a packed night full of activities, games, competitions, and more. CAB provided students with activities such as a cornhole tournament, marshmallow and hotdog roasting, a free coffee cart, yard games, pumpkin painting, a haystack to dig for prizes, and a baking competition. Judging the competition was AU President Scott Moats, AU First Lady Sheryl Moats, Dean of Spiritual And … [Read more...]
A New-Look Macholtz Stadium is Back at AU for 2026
Photos by Eli DiRuzza After a two-year hiatus, the renovated Macholtz Stadium returned for the football season this year. AU football spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons off campus for their home games, playing at Highland Middle School and Lapel High School in those seasons, respectively. Macholtz Stadium, built in 1977, has been the home for AU football for nearly 50 years. It is also home to the AU Track & Field team as well. In the stadium's history, it hosted 22 Indianapolis Colts … [Read more...]
How did each team fare in the Spring Season?
As the 2025-2026 school year closes, here’s a quick recap of all the spring sports teams’ seasons. MENS SPORTS BASEBALL (21-18-1) 5TH IN HCAC In Tyler Rubasky’s first year as head coach, AU baseball stayed consistent. They clinched a spot in the HCAC Baseball Tournament once again, finishing 5th in conference play. Throughout the season, freshman pitchers Braden Richey and Rhet Hackman have thrown great games. Both of them earned five wins on the year. Richey ended with a 3.90 ERA … [Read more...]
Two Andersonian staffers awarded by Indiana College Press Association
Two Andersonian reporters, Catherina Shultz and Miles Morey, were recently awarded for their reporting excellence by the Indiana College Press Association (ICPA). Shultz earned third place in the online features category for her profile of AU President Scott Moats. The story, which was published in September, netted praise from ICPA judges for being informative and insightful into Moats’ approach to university governance. Shultz is a senior and will be graduating at commencement on May … [Read more...]
Record Breakers: Michael Sweigart and Lai’Lonie Thomas
Michael Sweigart and his Impressive AU Career Michael Sweigart is one of the best track athletes in AU history. He is from Alexandria, IN, and is currently a senior at Anderson University, majoring in engineering management. He currently holds a record in the hammer throw (59.94) and has multiple HCAC Throws Athlete of the Week awards and was recently awarded HCAC Athlete of the Meet for throws. As Sweigart recalls it, "This was an amazing last outdoor season.” “I would say my parents are … [Read more...]
Tenth Annual Black Bird Film Festival Brims With Award Winners
The 10th Annual Black Bird Film Festival, held Wednesday at York Performance Hall, featured an overflow crowd of students, faculty and members of the broader AU community enjoying short student-created films. Jack Lugar, professor of cinema and media arts, was emcee for the evening and distributed a series of awards to the many Ravens who worked long hours to produce the finished products shown on the silver screen. Best Director- Lucas Taylor (Super Sorry!) “Oh, man. So, when directing, … [Read more...]