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The Ashland University swim and dive team doing drills at the event with young female athletes. (photo of older girls surrounding younger girls)

Ashland University inspiring the next generation of female athletes

Nicholas Olquin, Social Media Manager April 23, 2025

On Sunday, April 13 the Ashland University Athletics Program held their annual “Girl in Sports Day.” The event allows young female athletes to come to the Niss Athletic Center to learn about various...

Joseph Griffith, Ph.D.

Ashland University professor’s work cited by Supreme Court

Aubrey Wood, Reporter April 16, 2025

Professor Joseph Griffith’s work on parental rights was recently cited twice in an amicus' brief submitted to the Supreme Court in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor.   Griffith is an assistant professor...

Jealous speaking to students, staff and guests in the Upper Convocation Center.

Executive Director of Sierra Club visited Ashland University

Aubrey Wood, Reporter April 1, 2025

On March 26, American civil rights leader, environmentalist and Executive Director of the Sierra Club, Ben Jealous visited Ashland University to speak to students and guests in the Upper Convocation Center.   The...

Dashia Lanai looking at all the vinyl's WRDL owns

WRDL’s Vinylthon: Spinning the classics

Chloe Kovinchick, Reporter March 26, 2025

On Saturday April 12-13, WRDL will be celebrating their tenth anniversary of Vinylthon.   The event brings together a combination of students, faculty, alumni and friends of AU.  The station will...

Team Ice’s window designs painted in the Student Center

Ashland University hosts Greek Week

Aubrey Wood, Reporter March 18, 2025

Every year at Ashland University, Fraternity and Sorority Life puts on “Greek Week” for all members.   Greek Week includes six days of friendly competition between the fraternities and sororities...

The Writing and Communication Center in Archer Library

The rising presence of AI at Ashland University

Aubrey Wood, Reporter March 12, 2025

The AU Instructional Resource Center, Writing and Communication Center and Archer Library now provide student workshops helping to teach students how to practically and responsibly use Artificial Intelligence.  The...

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...

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