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Headshot of Dr. Christopher Swanson

From Ashland University Professor to Assistant Dean

John Keim, Digital Editor March 14, 2025

From mathematics to academics, University of Michigan Football and Frisby golf, nothing is out of the realm of possibility for this Ashland University’s mathematics professor.   Dr. Christopher...

Zoe Miller celebrating with teammates

Full Circle: Zoe Miller’s Journey of Growth at Ashland University

Ryan Cutright, Reporter March 9, 2025

Zoe Miller’s path to success at Ashland University has been defined by her passion for basketball, personal growth, and the lasting friendships she has made along the way.   As a senior on the Ashland...

Kings' headshot for Ashland University

From running marathons to running Ashland Athletics

Riley Hendershott, Reporter March 6, 2025

24 sports and 700 student-athletes. That’s what Athletic Director (AD), Al King, oversees at Ashland University. But he wasn’t always the AD at Ashland. King was a journalist, runner, reporter and...

New head strength and conditioning coach – Corey Mason

AU hires new head strength and conditioning coach

Dashia Lanai, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

The Ashland Athletics department is excited to welcome its new Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Corey Mason.   He joined the athletics department to elevate the fitness and performance levels...

D.J. on media day 2025

An Ashland University track sprinting star

Riley Hendershott, Reporter February 13, 2025

The Ashland University Track and Field team is led by senior captain and sprinter/hurdler DJ Duncan.   Duncan has been recognized for his success on the track by qualifying for the NCAA Division II...

Smith playing against Walsh University

Hayley Smith: It’s a family thing

Stephanie Holubetz, Reporter January 30, 2025

The Ashland Women’s Basketball team has had much success in recent years, and one of their star players aiding in that success is senior forward Hayley Smith.  Hayley Smith began her basketball career...

Adams at parent preview

The Final Show: Kylie Adams

Ryan Cutright, Reporter January 29, 2025

Senior Kylie Adams’ journey through Ashland University has been marked by dedication, leadership, and a deep passion for both cheer and physical therapy.  As she enters her final season with the...

Rev. Nancy Hollomon-Peede and Jon Parrish Peede. Wedding photo, December 16, 1995. Macon, Georgia.

Love at first read

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor January 28, 2025

Love for Ashland University President Jon Parrish Peede struck in a publishing house.   The year was 1994 and Peede recently started his first professional job as a book editor at Mercer University...

Photo of Hailey Struckman the new Res Life Coordinator

Helping students fall in love with Ashland University

Chloe Kovinchick, Reporter January 28, 2025

 Hailey Struckman was hired in August after graduating from AU in 2023 and fell in love with Ashland. She decided she wanted to continue living in this small quiet town after being a resident assistant...

Pacey Chrastina fitting a hearing aid for a young girl

“So the world may hear”

Aubrey Wood, Reporter January 26, 2025

As a member of Delta Zeta, the sophomore nursing student, Pacey Chrastina, traveled to El Salvador back in November of 2024 on a Starkey Hearing mission trip.   Since joining the sorority in 2023,...

Hayley Dufala and Sanjna Arora

Balancing FSL and Student Senate

Aubery Wood, Reporter January 23, 2025

At AU, there are over 30 members that make up the Student Senate. Of those members, 13 are also a part of Fraternity and Sorority life on campus.   Senior, Hayley Dufala is currently serving as the...

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...

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