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Revised first edition’s editing staff

“Passages: Revised” now open for literary submissions

Graham Scott, Reporter September 30, 2025

The second edition of “Passages: Revised,” the student-run literary journal that collects and celebrates the best of Ashland University’s undergraduate literature, is now open for submissions.  This...

Ashland a U.S. News’ “Best College” again, ranked in six categories

Ashland a U.S. News’ “Best College” again, ranked in six categories

Ashland University September 27, 2025

ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University was selected as a “2026 Best College” and earned rankings in six categories in the U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings, released on Tuesday. Ashland...

Some ladies rocking their flannels at Fig & Oak

Ashland Main Street Flannel Fest set for Oct 11

Riley Bennett September 24, 2025

Ready to wrap up summer with some warm fall clothes?   Check out Downtown Ashland on Saturday Oct. 11, for the return of Ashland Mainstreet’s Flannel Fest.   With a goal to bring members of...

A look at the new wellness space

New Wellness Center opens in Archer library

Chloe Kovinchick, Design Editor September 18, 2025

On the first floor of the Archer Library, in the XR Conference room, there is a new space for faculty and students to reserve to unwind.   The space is only meant for one person and can only be accessed...

Students from Nepal hold candles during a campus vigil.

AU’s Nepali community comforts each other as country faces unrest over social media ban, corruption

Dana Krukovska, Managing Editor September 10, 2025

On Sept. 9, Ashland University’s international students from Nepal gathered at the Quad to pray for their home country and for those killed in protests in Kathmandu.   Nepali students make up the...

Students working in the Ashland University Writing and Communication Center.

Ashland University Embraces New Age of AI

Dashia Lanai, Features Editor September 8, 2025

Within the past few years Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has entered the age if generative AI with models such as PT-3 and ChatGPT rising and instilling fear across college campuses.  However, instead...

Attendees at the opening of the Transcending Barriers Beyond Time exhibition

Ashland University’s Coburn Art Gallery hosts AI-generated exhibit

Graham Scott, Reporter September 1, 2025

The Coburn Art Gallery at Ashland University opened an exhibit of AI-generated images on Thursday, Aug. 28, titled “Transcending Barriers Beyond Time: Visual Reminiscence of Older Adults with Chronic...

Students were able to visit the Roman Colosseum

Ashland University Study Abroad Program

Aubrey Wood, News Editor August 23, 2025

Over the summer, many Ashland University students participated in the Study Abroad Program.   AU’s Study Abroad Program  presents students with unique opportunities that focus on core classes so...

Four Ashland University students named finalists at IMA Student Case Competition

Four Ashland University students named finalists at IMA Student Case Competition

Aubrey Wood, News Editor June 27, 2025

From June 22 to June 25, four Ashland University students participated in the 2025 Institute for Management Accountants (IMA) Accounting and Finance Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.   The team consisted...

Ashland University men’s soccer wearing YHWH Athlete apparel

YHWH Athlete: Breath’s real meaning

Payton O’Toole, Social Media Editor April 27, 2025

How it started  Serving God is an honor and a privilege for junior Armand Silva. He does so though him and his friends clothing brand -- YHWH Athlete.   “This isn’t about us. And we want to...

Makenna Mohr performing in the band

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

Chloe Kovinchick, Design Editor 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, Features 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...

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