By Jorge Castorena, News Writer Avoiding detriment to mother nature As the days get warmer and the outdoors become more inviting, hammocking and slacklining are among the most popular pastimes at Asbury. But if not done correctly, these activities have the potential to be banned from campus. The concern is the effect that hammocks and slacklines have on trees. The… Read more →
By Meredith Schellin, Contributing Writer Many Christian colleges and universities pride themselves in having professors who love to teach and are more than qualified to do so. The salaries these professors receive, however, often do not reflect their abilities, nor do they compare to those of other professors at larger, state institutions. The average salary a Christian university or college… Read more →
By Ashley Walls, Staff Writer Syracuse basketball fan Dylan Pohl has lived in Wilmore for almost his whole life. As much as he loves the small, quaint town of Wilmore, living 16.7 miles away from the University of Kentucky—and the hub of UK basketball fans—has its challenges. “Being a Syracuse fan in the Blugrass isn’t ” And it’s no wonder—according… Read more →
By Amy Patterson, News Editor Asbury Student Congress passed a proposal last week asking the administration to add a full-time exercise science professor. Those backing the proposal hope this will be just the first step in a department revamp. However, members of the Health Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) department don’t believe that a full-time faculty addition is likely. Sharayah… Read more →
By Meredith Schellin, Staff Writer With graduation approaching, many students will begin seeking jobs and planning for their lives after Asbury. Many of them will end up coming back to campus not as students but as employees. For many students this is an easy transition into post-college life. Not only are they provided with a job, but also they are… Read more →
By Leslie Ferrell, Senior News Writer Every student at Asbury knows who they are—the people who sit throughout the balcony section in Hughes, hold folders and look around at the other students, making marks on a piece of paper throughout chapel. They are the chapel checkers. Students sometimes complain about losing a one-third skip in chapel for texting, sleeping or… Read more →
By Amy Patterson, News Editor Once again, the time has come for Asbury to battle it out for the title of the winning class, this year with a superhero theme. The Legacy Games officially began on Monday, April 8, but even before then, campus was off to an early start through the promoting of the games via Twitter: @AULegacyGames. The account… Read more →
By Jorge Castorena, News Writer Asbury students are invited to participate in a call aimed for 12- to 25-year-olds made by kidsGROWkentucky, Inc., a non-profit based in Frankfort, to survey support for the creation of a Kentucky Nature and Youth Council (KNYC). In a press release issued March 21, kidsGROWkentucky stated that KNYC would be an advisory council to the… Read more →
By Leslie Ferrell, Senior News Writer This past week, several women living in Glide-Crawford have had items stolen, creating a different kind of atmosphere in the dorm. Brittany Butler, a sophomore, recently had an entire load of laundry stolen out of the dryer that included a few items of clothing along with a bedspread. There have also been several others who… Read more →
By Amy Patterson, News Editor For the first time since its inception, Asbury’s monthly Encounter service on Wednesday night included a skit that demonstrated snapshots of the Passion story. The skit, which was titled “Passion of the Messiah,” was presented as a pantomime with a narrator who read the story to students in Hughes Auditorium. Unlike many past Encounter services,… Read more →
By Leslie Ferrell and Jorge Castorena, Senior News Writer Last weekend, the Unshakable Class performed their sophomore musical, Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man”. The excitement for sophomore musical was evident on campus in weeks leading up to the performance. Students participating in the show spent weeks preparing their lines, solos and dance numbers and were anxiously anticipating their chance to… Read more →
By Brandon Halcomb, Senior Sports Writer Asbury baseball lost a doubleheader at Kentucky State on Monday afternoon, losing 9-1 and 6-3. The Eagles have lost three straight games just following their three-game winning streak. “The heart and perseverance of our players was tested, and I believe we grew stronger as individuals and as a team today,” Coach Bob Silvanik said…. Read more →
By Amy Patterson, News Editor Fever, aches, chills and weakness are just the beginning. Influenza, better known as the flu, can cause hospitalization or even death. Across the country and across campus, people are vigorously battling the flu virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the virus remains elevated in the U.S., even after a month of… Read more →
By Amy Patterson, News Editor There are 60,000 student athletes spread across 300 NAIA enrolled colleges around the U.S., according to the NAIA’s website. Asbury is one of those institutions. Currently, Asbury has 15 athletic teams, and after the addition of men and women’s lacrosse teams next year, there will be 17 teams total. With new prospective students touring Asbury weekly,… Read more →
By Leslie Ferrell, Senior News Writer Asbury excitedly announced the launch of its new academic program—the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program—on Feb. 19. The Board of Directors suggested it several years ago, and it has been in the works ever since. This past Tuesday, faculty approved a 36-hour graduate business program that should begin in the fall semester of… Read more →
By Jorge Castorena, Staff Writer As part of a national economic trend, small businesses in Wilmore have been experiencing declines in sales. The size of the town—unsurprisingly—is one of the biggest causes. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of the City of Wilmore in 2000 was about 5,900. In 2012, it was just under 3,700 residents—that’s nearly a… Read more →
Tenor Norman Reinhardt (’01) will be performing at Asbury’s next Artist Series on Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Hughes Auditorium. Reinhardt will be accompanied on the piano by Cliff Jackson. Reinhardt, who sang the worship song, “There’s Room at the Cross” at Wednesday morning’s chapel, will be performing a variety of pieces that reflect the many experiences he has… Read more →
By Amy Patterson, News Editor The student-run executive cabinet (EC) is an essential part of Asbury’s infrastructure that allows students to put their ideas into action through the help of appointed student leaders. In the past, the EC has made changes on campus that include everything from the Luce’s hours to the new printers in the student center. The… Read more →
By Amy Patterson, News Editor Many residents of Salyersville, Ky., are still trying to rebuild after a tornado that swept through last year destroyed homes and businesses throughout the small city. Last year’s tornado hit in the first week of March, about a week before Asbury’s spring break. “This is the second year in a row that Asbury has sent… Read more →
By Jessica Fraser, Contributing Writer Why students come, and stay, in Wilmore The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, better known as CCCU, provides an average percentage of the retention rates of all of the Christian colleges and universities in the country. The average retention rate of the CCCU is 69 percent. In comparison, 84 percent of students who entered… Read more →
By Leslie Ferrell, Senior News Writer The T.A.G. program introduces a revamped itinerary Over the past several years, Asbury faculty and staff have been working toward strengthening the liberal arts core within the general education program. This process has involved a faculty committee called the Liberal Arts Council (LAC) as well as Student Development staff. “What we are trying to… Read more →
By Leslie Ferrell, Senior News Writer Classes will be cancelled this Tuesday, Feb. 12, until 5 p.m. due to Assessment Day. This day has been set aside at Asbury for the past several years for the purpose of allowing students to take surveys. They also have the opportunity to participate in groups where they can share their thoughts on how… Read more →
By Amy Patterson, News Editor In an effort to connect with more students on campus, the Executive Cabinet is revamping their coffee hour to make it more interactive with food and games. “As an EC, we recognized that the point of Coffee Hours was to connect with the student body and receive feedback,” said Arlie Martin, vice president of student… Read more →
Asbury extends efforts to raise number of transfer students By Leslie Ferrell, Senior News Writer After ranking consistently the same or even below the national average for new transfer students, Asbury’s admissions office seeks to improve their rate of incoming transfers. Students who transfer to Asbury both in the fall and spring semesters are typically consistent in number. Though this… Read more →
By Amy Patterson, News Editor Asbury is now offering a Business Scholars Program Scholarship that will allow selected students to receive $10,000 annually, if chosen. According to Mark Gill, a second year associate professor of business, this is a sign that Asbury is making a significant investment in the growth of the business program. “This year, we added Paul Hamilton… Read more →
By Amy Patterson, News Editor After extended efforts from professors and students, Asbury now hosts a chapter of the National French Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi, a society with over 350 chapters nationally. “Pi Delta Phi is the National French Honor Society for undergraduate and graduate students,” French professor Dezirae Shukla said. “We organize social, cultural and intellectual events to… Read more →
The journalism class “Reporters of the Roundtable” films weekly discussions. Watch their first two below.
by Leslie Ferrell, Senior News Writer The first production of Broadway Cameos took place this past weekend in Asbury’s Greathouse Theatre. The show was put on through the music department and choreographed by Asbury alumna Sarah Bailie. The 13 students who performed were part of the new Musical Theatre Ensemble class (VOC 301) last semester. Practice was held during this… Read more →
by Jane Brannen, contributing writer Six years after its inception, Asbury’s Adult Professional Studies (APS) program is still growing. APS is an accelerated degree program that lets adults return to college and complete their degrees through night classes. It launched as a pilot program during the spring semester of 2006 and has grown steadily ever since. When it began, the… Read more →
by Amy Patterson, News Editor After the collaborative efforts of multiple members of student groups on campus and with the help of the IT department, the student center now has a printer available for students to use. “This was a proposal that went through student congress last year,” said junior Arlie Martin, vice president of student governance. “It was proposed… Read more →
