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Ashland’s Main Street ignites with Christmas spirit 

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor December 9, 2024

The annual Ashland Christmas Parade took place on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. Citizens of the town lined Ashland’s Main Street and neighboring roads as the lights and music began.  The different...

City of Ashland Breaks Guinness World Record 

City of Ashland Breaks Guinness World Record 

Riley Bennett and Katelyn Meeks December 5, 2024

On Dec. 1, 2024, Ashland, Ohio, was officially awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest display of illuminated metal structures or sculptures.  Not only did Ashland secure the record, but...

The basketball court at the Kroc Center.

A Deeper understanding of the Salvation Army  

Riley Bennett, Reporter December 4, 2024

The Kroc Center is a place where all can worship, have access to free meals, volunteer services, and childcare.   Joan Kroc—wife of Ray Kroc the founder of McDonalds — donated the funds of $1.5...

Members of Sigma Tau Delta.

What is Sigma Tau Delta?

Aubrey Wood  , Reporter December 2, 2024

Ashland University is home to 16 honor societies. One of these is the National English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta. The society strives for its members to have high achievements in the English language...

A book opened at the public library.

A look into Ashland’s community hub 

Riley Bennett, Reporter November 28, 2024

With workshops like toddler and preschool story time, LEGO, puzzle and Pokémon clubs, the Ashland County Library is committed to breaking stereotypes about libraries.   The programs that the library...

The CSI event being held.

Learning more about different career paths at AU

November 27, 2024

On Nov. 11, the Criminal Justice Club hosted a Crime Scene Investigation event where students were able to learn about the different jobs in the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.  The event first...

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...

Sigma Tau Delta Co-President Josh Carpenter shared a piece of his own 

AU students share poetry and prose in Eagles Landing 

Aubrey Wood, Reporter November 25, 2024

On Monday, Nov. 18, The English Department hosted a “Poetry and Prose Open Mic Night” in Eagle’s Landing.   Along with the English Department, Sigma Tau Delta also helped in putting on the event.   Sigma...

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...

Officer Paul Rispoli tables in the student center.

Ashland University provides students with military opportunities

Madison Ferrell, Reporter November 19, 2024

Recently, the Career Center for Life Calling had the United States Marine Corps come in for tabling.   The table was adorned with flyers and information plus a Recruiter for the Marine Corps greeted...

 International students parading with flags on the presidential inauguration day.  

 

What to Expect During International Education Week 

Dana Krukovska, Design Editor November 18, 2024

From Nov. 18 through 22, Ashland University celebrates International Education Week (IEW) by hosting daily events to promote the benefits of global education.  The International Students Club (ISS),...

Embroidered portrait by Eileen Woods of 21-year-old Camdyn Rider, a transgender man, 8 months pregnant, killed by partner in a murder-suicide.

Eileen Woods’ “Death by Gun” exhibit  

Aubrey Wood  , Reporter November 18, 2024

The Coburn Art Gallery’s November exhibit included powerful works by artist Eileen Woods. This collection of Woods’ work focused on addressing gun violence, and honoring individuals that have lost...

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