Gamers are not always a close-knit bunch. The days of huddling around the four-controller port console for split-screen sessions of Mario Kart and Goldeneye have been dying a slow death. The temptation often exists to isolate oneself in the world of gaming and make the act of gaming a one-person experience that eschews social interaction for cold, emotionless interaction with a console or computer. Multiplayer is now an online function that often puts the gamer in a situation of isolation, … [Read more...]
AU senior, Allison Lemons, shares stories of time in California
Allison Lemons has always had a passion for the world of entertainment. Lemons, a senior cinema and media arts major with a minor in music business, was able to break away from the “AU bubble” last semester and experience the industry at its core in Los Angeles, California. Her semester was unlike any at AU. Three days a week, Lemons worked as an intern at Funny or Die, the production company and comedy website owned by Will Ferrell. Through her internship experience, Lemons learned a lot … [Read more...]
Newsboys to visit Reardon on tour in February
The Newsboys will bring their 2017 Love Riot tour to Reardon Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 4. The Christian band has previously visited AU, along with Hawk Nelson, in the fall of 2015. This time around, Newsboys is set to return with a new performance aspect in tow—a theatrical production titled “God’s Not Dead LIVE! Rivals.” For the theatrical performance, the Newsboys “wanted to try something brand new, something different,” said lead singer Michael Tait. “We are very excited about sharing … [Read more...]
“Life After AU” offers students knowledge, chapel credit
An obvious concern for many students after graduation is making the transition from college to the “real world” and a life of much more independence and freedom. Though many look forward to this new stage of life, it brings on a new set of evident responsibilities and new circumstances. As of this past Thursday, the alumni department at AU is putting on an event each Thursday for upperclassmen, called Life After AU, focusing on that ensuing time period after students graduate from … [Read more...]
Yo! Bowl debut dismal, AUFS scrambles to improve
Healthy and diverse meal options are commonly cited as one of the things students value most on their college campus. Most students do not expect the cafeteria to create an exact replication of mom’s home cooking, but they do expect to be provided with nutritious, good-tasting food. This year, AU Food Services introduced the Student Choice program, letting students decide the menu of the second dining option in the Haven. Chick-fil-A has remained constant throughout the years, but the second … [Read more...]
Resilient Ravens continue battling adversity
A 5-10 record might not seem all that impressive on paper. A 1-6 start to conference play might not strike fear in the hearts of conference foes. That old cliché, “numbers never lie,” well, sometimes they do. After being ravaged by injuries, the resilient women’s basketball team has continued to battle each week while suffering through shortened rotations and freshman inexperience. The Ravens have taken the court with as few as five players healthy and in uniform on occasion this season. … [Read more...]
Movie review: ‘Moana’ tells the story of a powerful princess
If you haven’t seen the new Disney animated picture Moana yet, do yourself a favor and do so, even though finals are fast approaching. This tale of an adventurous, young heir to village leadership who runs away to find herself and save her people may not seem terribly original, but the way that the story is told definitely is. The film carries a powerful message about being true to oneself, and has made great strides in terms of how women and non-western cultures are portrayed. Good lessons and … [Read more...]
“Home” senior gallery brings Korean culture to AU
Korean language and culture is the focus of visual communication design major Heajin Bae’s senior exhibition in the Wilson Gallery. The exhibition, titled “Home,” is a collection of artwork that Bae hopes will help educate gallery viewers on her Korean heritage in a visual format. “My art process was to begin with defining the problem that I had in my college life,” said Bae. “I had a lot of friends who are interested in Korean culture and language, but there are not a lot of resources or … [Read more...]
Candles and Carols: large performance, small crew
Candles and Carols has been a holiday tradition at AU for 52 years. The show celebrates the holiday season with the different performance groups at AU. This year, Candles and Carols took place on Friday, Dec. 2 and featured more than 250 student performers. With such a massive production, a committed crew was needed backstage. The backstage crew for Candles and Carols consisted of less than 10 AU students who were led by Dave Crump, who also did the lighting. The sound for the event was led by … [Read more...]
Ravens give strong performances in busy week
The men’s and women’s swimming team traveled to Lexington, Ky this weekend, competing in the Transylvania Invitational. The men’s team accumulated 117 points, good for a seventh-place finish, while the girls finished with 48, placing them in eighth. Highlights of the meet included the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay team of Tristan Wolfe, Carson Barteau, Conner Page and Andrew Taflinger placing sixth in the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay, Wolfe placing 14th overall in the 50 Yard Freestyle, Milly Hensley … [Read more...]