Debuting new gray jerseys in the football home opener, the Ravens had a packed Macholz Stadium buzzing about the potential for a victory over the visiting Centre College Colonels. Although the young squad showed flashes of brilliance, their youth proved to be too much to overcome, as the more experienced Centre left Macholz Stadium with a 56-14 victory, dropping Anderson’s record to 0-2 on the season. The Ravens started the game with back-to-back three-and-outs on offense. While the offense … [Read more...]
Men’s soccer win Raven/Spartan Classic
On a humid, overcast Parents Day, Anderson defeated Blackburn 2-1 in an overtime thriller to win the Raven/Spartan Classic. Anderson advanced to the championship game of the Classic after defeating Moody Bible Institute 3-0 in semifinal play. In the semifinal tilt, Guimps Pierre, Justin Bottorff and Race Williams all recorded their first goals of the season. Bottorff also assisted on Williams’ goal and Victor Mweu had the assisting pass on Pierre’s. Brandon Weer and Ben Lapham combined for … [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...]
Senior exhibit “Still Here” on display until May
Last Saturday, the Communication and Design Arts Department hosted “Still Here,” which was the department’s senior art exhibition. The opening ceremony of the exhibit was held from 1-3 p.m. in AU’s Jessie C. Wilson Gallery. The exhibit featured the work of eight seniors, six of whom are design majors, and two who are fine arts majors, meaning that they focus primarily on painting. These students chose a project or subject to focus on at the beginning of the year and have spent the duration of … [Read more...]
AU Theatre presents ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)’
Shakespeare has a reputation for leaving a bad impression on students worldwide. Maybe it’s the elevated language, maybe it’s the complicated plots, maybe it’s simply the fact that his works are “old,” but The Bard’s works, though widely read, are not always widely appreciated. Over the next few weekends, however, AU theatre students will take audiences on a rollercoaster ride of jokes and gags to help people lighten up and enjoy Shakespeare in the spring play “The Complete Works of William … [Read more...]
Conference to teach girls they are God’s Beloved
Citing Romans 9:25 as her inspiration, Marsha Reeder, the founder of Beloved Ministry, says that the ministry was “a vision from the Lord.” “Beloved is a ministry with a vision to bring girls to a life-changing, defining moment by experiencing God’s love through authentic worship, hearing Beloved stories, opportunities to respond and teachings on how to live a life defined by truth,” Reeder says on the Beloved Ministry website. Beloved Ministry was created for high school and college-age girls … [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...]