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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...

Eagles' Ty’aris Stevenson 

AU Football comes to an end in NCAA playoffs 

Ethan Jenkins, Reporter December 2, 2024

The Ashland University football team's season came to an end with a 34-33 loss to the California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans in the second round of the NCAA playoffs. Once again, just like round...

Eagles take on Golden Knights in NCAA tournament

Eagle football takes down Golden Eagles in playoffs

Ethan Jenkins, Reporter November 23, 2024

The Ashland University Eagles football team won a playoff game for the first time in two years in a thrilling 40-38 win over the Charleston Golden Eagles on Saturday Nov. 23. The Eagles won the game's...

 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),...

Marc Pasteris, AU VP and chief financial officer, presents AU’s budget during the town hall meeting 

Ashland University to face $2 million budget deficit in 2025 fiscal year 

Aubrey Wood and Katelyn Meeks , Reporters November 14, 2024

On Nov. 12, at the faculty and staff town hall, Jon Peede, Ashland University president, announced the university will operate on a $2 million deficit for the 2025 fiscal year.   Peede asked the Board...

AU football praying before game

AU Football takes on Walsh Cavaliers

Ethan Jenkins, Reporter November 10, 2024

The Ashland University football team’s win streak was snapped on Saturday Nov. 9 with a 24-10 loss to the Walsh Cavaliers. Both teams went three and out on their opening drives, but the Cavaliers...

AU women's soccer team huddled together.

AU women’s soccer takes down Northwood 

Dashia Lanai , Sports Editor November 8, 2024

The No. 3-ranked Ashland University women’s soccer team competed against the Northwood University Timberwolves on Saturday Nov. 6.  The Eagles McKinley Mendenhall scored on the Timberwolves during...

The official Election 24 graphic.

LIVE: Election ’24 with The Collegian

The Collegian Staff, Reporters and Editors October 21, 2024

The Ashland University Journalism and Digital Media Department's cocurricular mediums, The Collegian, AUTV and 88.9 WRDL, are excited to bring you all Election '24. Throughout this thread, The Collegian...

Author Kristine S. Ervin and her memoir “Rabbit heart"

Guest speaker Kristine Ervin shares her book with students 

Aubrey Wood  , Reporter October 18, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, a crowd gathered around to listen to author, Kristine S. Ervin, at a reading of her memoir, “Rabbit Heart.”   The event was held in Ronk Lecture Hall at The College of education...

The Eagles and the Oilers went toe-to-toe on the road.

The Eagles take down the Oilers on the road

Ethan Jenkins, Reporter October 13, 2024

The Ashland University football team picked up its biggest win of the season on Saturday Oct. 12 against the Findlay Oilers. The Eagles gained sole possession of first place in the Great Midwest Athletic...

AU students share their views on the updated Blackboard Ultra program 

AU students share their views on the updated Blackboard Ultra program 

Madison Ferrell, Reporter October 11, 2024

Recently, Ashland University upgraded from using the normal Blackboard format system. Now students are using the latest version, Blackboard Learn Ultra.  It's described as a more effective and flexible...

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