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New Chairman of the Ashbrook Center, Senator Mark Romanchuk, on stage at the 36th annual John M. Ashbrook Memorial Dinner.

Chairman of the Ashbrook Board announces retirement, Successor named 

Brynn Meisse, Features Editor April 24, 2024

After serving as the Chairman of the Ashbrook Board since 1998, Marvin Krinsky announced he would be retiring, and State Senator Mark Romanchuk would be taking his place.  “This is my 22nd memorial...

The official logo for Vinylthon 2024.

Ashland University’s WRDL radio station to host seventh annual Vinylthon  

Evan Kemp, Reporter April 18, 2024

Vinyl records were once considered a music form of the past. Today’s artists and music lovers are proving that this is no longer the case.   All seemed lost within the vinyl industry with the introduction...

The teas ready to be tasted.

Taste the Culture: International Tea Tasting at AU 

Dana Krukovska  , Reporter April 2, 2024

On March 26, International Student Services held an International Tea Tasting which included tea samples from China and Nepal. From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., every person passing the first floor of the student...

The Eagles practice in the NISS Athletic Center.

AU football continues to roll through 2024 spring campaign

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor March 27, 2024

Ashland, Ohio - The Eagles are flocking together this spring as they prepare to repeat their 2023 successes. The Ashland University football team has continued to train hard throughout the offseason...

Eagle guard Simon Wheeler holds up two fingers after making a basket against the Lake Erie College Storm.

Eagles’ sophomore guard Simon Wheeler enters NCAA transfer portal

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor March 22, 2024

Ashland, Ohio - From Detroit, Mich., to Ashland, Ohio, to a new home coming soon. Ashland University men's basketball guard Simon Wheeler has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal. The sophomore...

Wes Woodson speaks at CAB mental health event.  

Guest Wes Woodson speaks at Ashland University CAB mental health event  

Evan Kemp, Reporter March 16, 2024

About 60% of students report feeling overwhelming anxiety at some point during their education.  Mental health issues are something most college students struggle with during their time in school.   Ashland...

JDM alumni sit at the Center for the Arts Studio news desk during AUTV productions.

AU’s Journalism and Digital Media alumni find success post-graduation

Katelyn Meeks, Managing Editor March 7, 2024

Students come and go, which is always the same at every university and its departments, but they tend not always to remember what they learned for the road ahead.  However, students in the Department...

AUs convo food show.

Ashland University convo food show makes long awaited return 

Nicholas Olquin, Reporter February 28, 2024

On Thursday, Feb. 22, the John C. Myers Convocation Center, better known as “Convo”, brought back its food show. This theme brought carnival themed food as well as carnival-themed games.   It has...

AUs Mckenzie Schulz stands for a team photo ahead of the 2024 campaign. (Retrieved from AU Athletics with permission)

A story of perseverance: McKenzie Schulz and an unexpected discovery

Avery Rosso, Reporter February 20, 2024

February is heart health month. For Ashland University women’s lacrosse player, McKenzie Schulz, the month has a significant meaning after going through her own experience with heart disease. Schulz...

The event was attended by AU students, graduates and the local community. 

The Year of Dragon has begun  

Dana Krukovska, Reporter February 18, 2024

 On Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. Coalition for Christian Outreach at Ashland University organized a Chinese New Year Celebration in a Lower Chapel.  According to the lunisolar calendar, there are 12 animals,...

The sunset in question.

On My Mind: Shifting your perspective 

Brittany Wachtel, Design Editor February 12, 2024

Disclaimer: This column openly discusses mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, which may be triggering to some readers.  When I was 13, I began attending...

A photograph of the Art Gallery pieces found throughout the duration of event.

AU’s Coburn Art Gallery continues with Art & Design Department Faculty Exhibition

Mikehlah Carr, Reporter February 8, 2024

On Jan. 18, the Coburn Art Gallery opened its show at the Art & Design Department Faculty Exhibition displaying 41 different works from sculptures to prints.   Each faculty member displayed a...

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