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Inside of Masterminds, front room

A place to challenge your mind [VIDEO]

Aubrey Wood, Reporter February 20, 2025

Being a busy college student can be very stressful, not to mention the added homesickness that comes with it.   Luckily, AU is located in the heart of Ashland, just a short walk into the downtown...

Pictured: Katelyn Meeks, Managing Editor of the Collegian

Who Decides to Cancel Classes at Ashland University?

Katelyn Meeks, Managing Editor February 5, 2025

Jan. 21 and 22 were a bit chilly.  Well, more than a bit.  Temperatures dipped below zero as frigid wind chills swept across parts of northeastern Ohio.  The night before, students posted on...

Trump takes the oath of office at 12:00 P.M.

Season Two: The 60th Inauguration

John Keim, Digital Editor January 28, 2025

Last week was nothing short of an eventful one, to say the least. A transition of power between two opposing political parties has never been easy, but this one seemed different. Besides the cold weather...

What AU Students Think About the TikTok Ban

Dana Krukovska, Design Editor January 19, 2025

Dana Krukovska  In the latest video, we asked Ashland University students their opinions on the TikTok ban in the United States and the rising popularity of Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, a Chinese...

New FSL Director Gabe Del Valle stands in front of the Eagle outside the Recreation Center.

A look at AU’s new FSL director  

Aubrey Wood, Reporter December 3, 2024

Since Oct. 21, Gabe Del Valle has served in the position of The Fraternity and Sorority Life Director at AU.   In this position, Del Valle meets with each of the fraternity and sorority presidents...

The event occurring in Redwood Hall.

Bring the Christmas Magic to AU 

Chloe Kovinchick , Reporter November 26, 2024

This weekend, Ashland University Music Department held their 48th annual Madrigal Feaste.  The Feaste included an interactive show and dinner that included roast beef, roasted potatoes, and figgy pudding.   The...

Teams competing in the battle on stage.

Ashland University FSL puts on annual Lip Sync Battle 

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor November 19, 2024

On Sunday, Nov. 17, Ashland University’s Fraternity and Sorority life put on its annual Lip Sync Battle performance. The event took place in The Hugo Young Theater with all ticket funds raising money...

The women’s basketball team gets hyped up prior to the game.

AU women’s basketball top Wayne State Warriors  

Dashia Lanai , Sports Editor November 13, 2024

The Ashland University No. 5 women’s basketball team took on the Wayne State Warriors on Sunday Nov. 10 on the road in Detroit, Michigan.  The Eagles’ defense struggled behind the Warriors’ offense...

Eagle Hayley Smith goes for a layup.

AU Women’s Basketball looks to start new season 

Ben Nichols, Reporter November 1, 2024

The Ashland University women’s basketball team is ready to take on a new season in the  Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC).  The Eagles, who finished with a 31-2 overall record and a 20-0...

Eagles taking down Timberwolves.

AU Football remains undefeated in G-MAC

Ethan Jenkins, Reporter October 28, 2024

Ashland, Ohio – The Ashland University football team remained undefeated in Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) play with a 9-7 win over the Northwood Timberwolves. 60 minutes of action included...

Harris puts up a cheer for the sideline cheer team during a football game.

Jacklyn Harris: from sideline cheers to halftime tunes 

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor October 26, 2024

Ashland University student, Jacklyn Harris has spent her life before college adoring the musical trumpet life and competing in cheerleading. When she enrolled at AU, she was faced with a tough decision;...

Play poster pictured around campus.

The Importance of Being Earnest to perform at AU 

Aubrey Wood  , Reporter October 21, 2024

On Oct. 31, Ashland University’s Department of Theatre will present Oscar Wilde’s, “The Importance of Being Earnest.”  Directed by AU professor, Teresa Durbin-Ames, the first performance will...

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