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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...

Dr. Jarstfer: Learning More About the Provost 

Dr. Jarstfer: Learning More About the Provost 

Chloe Kovinchick, Reporter October 28, 2024

Early Life  Dr. Amiel Jarstfer’s parents were both born and raised on the West side of Lansing Michigan. One side of his parents was a typical farming family, and the other was a factory working...

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;...

The pumpkins scattered around Downtown Ashand, Ohio.

Peggy’s Pumpkin People: What’s their story? 

Riley Bennett, Reporter October 22, 2024

Everyone is wondering, where did the mysterious pumpkin people on Ashland’s Main Street come from?  The answer is Dr. Steve and Peggy Yoder.   Approximately a year ago, they went on vacation to...

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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