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Ashland University students revive career closet

Dashia Lanai, Features Editor October 3, 2025

On Monday, Sept. 29, the Ashland University McB’s Career Closet reopened to AU students who need professional attire and accessories they need to succeed.  Two AU Fashion Merchandising and Brand...

Theta Phi Alpha’s sisters for Philanthropy Night during recruitment week.

Spooky Spectacular Costume Drive: Ashland University Sorority Host Costume Drive

Dashia Lanai, Features Editor September 29, 2025

Ashland University sorority, Theta Phi Alpha, is hosting a “Spooky Spectacular Costume Drive” for children in shelters until Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.  The intent is to “donate old Halloween costumes...

AU students taking part in The Scream

The scream heard around campus

Sam Vincent, Reporter September 29, 2025

Anyone who has been on Ashland’s campus long enough knows about it, and new students surely will soon, whether they have seen (or most likely heard) it -- the Philosophy Club Scream.  The Ashland...

Fashion Merchandising and Brand Management students on their annual New York trip

Ashland University Fashion Merchandising Now Fashion Merchandising and Brand Management

Dashia Lanai, Features Editor September 19, 2025

The Ashland University Fashion Merchandising major changed their name to Fashion Merchandising and Brand Management beginning in the 2025-26 academic year.  The name change was more of an expansion...

The Constitution Day display

Archer Library Celebrates Constitution Day

Sam Vincent, Reporter September 19, 2025

Every year on Sept. 17, the United States of America celebrates Constitution Day, commemorating the date in 1787 when the U.S. Constitution was originally signed, recognizing everyone born or naturalized...

Teddy, the goldendoodle who visits the Rec Center Offices every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Behind the Faces and Paws: A look at Ashland University’s Service Dogs

Sam Vincent, Reporter September 16, 2025

You may know their names and how they look, but how much do you really know about them?  Ashland University’s service dogs, Teddy and Pip, have visited campus regularly to give students a bright...

Students working in the Ashland University Writing and Communication Center.

Ashland University Embraces New Age of AI

Dashia Lanai, Features Editor September 8, 2025

Within the past few years Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has entered the age if generative AI with models such as PT-3 and ChatGPT rising and instilling fear across college campuses.  However, instead...

Rachel Kornbluth: Seeing beyond the injuries

Rachel Kornbluth: Seeing beyond the injuries

Stephanie Holubetz, Reporter April 27, 2025

Ashland University Assistant Athletic Trainer Rachel Kornbluth had a long journey into athletic training, but after working for a year, she loves it.  She first found the field while doing an athletic...

Ashland University men’s soccer wearing YHWH Athlete apparel

YHWH Athlete: Breath’s real meaning

Payton O’Toole, Social Media Editor April 27, 2025

How it started  Serving God is an honor and a privilege for junior Armand Silva. He does so though him and his friends clothing brand -- YHWH Athlete.   “This isn’t about us. And we want to...

Dr. Michael’s board he collabs with students on

Ashland University’s Dr. Rodney Michael reflects ahead of retiring

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor April 25, 2025

Dr. Rodney Michael has been passionately teaching physics to Ashland University students since 1997. Approaching the end of the semester, he will retire, concluding his role as an associate professor of...

Smith smiling at convo

The life of Opal Smith, Ashland University’s Convo Grandma

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor April 15, 2025

Upon walking into the Ashland University convocation center, looking for a daily special, any student would recognize Opal Smith behind the counter.  Her greeting is warm, and her familiar face is...

Head Coach John Schaly coaching third base during the Eagles’ third game in their series against Walsh University.

Ashland University head baseball coach makes history

Aubrey Wood, News Editor March 31, 2025

On Saturday, March 15 Ashland University’s Head Baseball Coach John Schaly broke the NCAA Division II baseball all-time wins record with 1,325 career wins.  This now means that Schaly has more career...

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