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Makenna Mohr performing in the band

The Final Song, a look into Ashland University’s senior recitals

Chloe Kovinchick, Reporter April 10, 2025

On April 5, Junior Connor McFarland held his senior recital, in the Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall.   The room was filled with friends and family as they eagerly waited for the lights to turn off until...

Ethan Baker pictured him alongside his two teammates on the swim and dive team.

The remarkable journey of Ethan Baker

Dashia Lanai, Sports Editor March 29, 2025

66 screws. 13 plates.  For most, the brain remains untouched by medical professionals and metal; however, freshman Swim & Dive team member Ethan Baker is the exception.  In 2019, Baker suffered...

Sophomore Riley Hunt mid-dive at the NCAA Division II Championships in Indianapolis.

Two Ashland University divers competed in nationals

Dashia Lanai, Sports Editor March 24, 2025

Two Ashland University divers, junior Joey Lenczyk and sophomore Riley Hunt, qualified for the NCAA Division II Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana held in March.  This is the second consecutive...

Eagles huddled up mid game discussing game plan in an intense matchup.

Ashland University women’s basketball look to compete for 2025 Midwest Regional Champions

Miles Irvin, Reporter March 17, 2025

The Ashland University women’s basketball team is ready for their chance to crown themselves as 2025 Midwest Regional Champions on Monday, March 16.   After knocking off the Northern Michigan Wildcats...

Sophomore guard Lexi Howe locked in during intense matchup with the Wildcats.

Ashland University women’s basketball advances to Midwest Finals

Ethan Jenkins, Reporter March 15, 2025

The Ashland University women’s basketball team is dancing on to the Midwest Regional Final game after a 68-45 win over the No. 2 seeded Northern Michigan Wildcats.  At the start of the game, it was...

Eagles celebrating after winning their fourth G-MAC title

Ashland University women’s basketball become G-MAC Champs four years in a row

Riley Hendershott, Reporter March 10, 2025

On Saturday March 8, the Ashland Women’s Basketball team took on the Hillsdale Chargers to defend their Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) title and look for their fourth straight league championship.  Kate’s...

Men’s Conference Coach of the Year –Hueston Holder

AU Swim & Dive shine at conference meet

Dashia Lanai, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

The Ashland University men and women’s swim and dive team competed at the 2025 Great Midwest Athletic Conference / Mountain East Conference Championship recently.  The Eagles kicked off day one with...

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...

The team standing for the national anthem prior to game two

State of Texas meets Ashland University Baseball

Ben Nichols, Reporter February 11, 2025

On Friday Jan. 31 to Sunday Feb. 2, the No. 29 Ashland University baseball team opened their season in the state of Texas. The Eagles kicked off its 2025 season at the Houston Winter Invitational, home...

AU STUNT opens season with a bang

AU STUNT opens season with a bang

Dashia Lanai, Sports Editor February 7, 2025

The Ashland University STUNT team opened their season on Saturday Feb. 1 to Sunday Feb. 2 in Lexington, KY.  The Eagles opened the weekend competing against the Division I Northern Kentucky University...

Eagle nation cheering on STUNT team

Ashland University STUNT to soar to new heights

Ryan Cutright, Reporter January 29, 2025

The Ashland University STUNT team is looking to kickstart its season when they travel to Kentucky from Saturday Feb. 1 to Sunday Feb. 2.  The teams’ season looks very promising as the team went 18-1...

Junior Jack Elliot

AU swim and dive take on Mount Union

Dashia Lanai, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

The Ashland University men and women’s swim and dive team traveled to Alliance, Ohio to take on the Mount Union Raiders Friday Jan. 17.  The Eagle women won 127-78 while the men lost by a small margin...

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