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The Student News Site of Ashland University

The Collegian
The Student News Site of Ashland University

The Collegian
Avaerie Fitzgerald

Avaerie Fitzgerald

YEAR: Senior

MAJOR: Digital Media Journalism and Political Science double major, Philosophy minor

INVOLVEMENT: Managing Editor of The Collegian, Reporter for AU-Live, Ashbrook Scholar, Early Bird’s Word co-host on 88.9 FM WRDL.

FUN FACT: I have over 300 books

FAV SONG/ARTIST: “Dreams” by The Cranberries

CONTACT AVAERIE AT: [email protected]

All content by Avaerie Fitzgerald

Students elevate voices in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Avaerie Fitzgerald
April 23, 2021
The Ashland Unviersity community begins to return to normalcy after over a year of being restricted by mask mandates, social distancing and online learning.

One year later…

Avaerie Fitzgerald
March 26, 2021
Prospective students are led by a tour guide during a campus visit.

‘2-for-1’ tuition relief aims to bring more students to campus

Avaerie Fitzgerald and Gracie Wilson
March 12, 2021
Several emergency buttons are located all around campus. This red pole is located in front of Founder’s Hall.

[Photo] Safety Services: Around-the-clock assistance

Katie Foster, Reporter
March 12, 2021
Phi Psi made a trip out to the Ashland Fire Department to deliver the donation and tour the building.

Phi Kappa Psi donates to local fire, police departments

Avaerie Fitzgerald
February 25, 2021
Senior, Isabella Pacinelli is a Digital Media Journalism major and Public Relations minor graduating this Spring.

Pacinelli achieves certificate in PR

Avaerie Fitzgerald
February 22, 2021
The Ohio National Guard administers the PCR test to AU students in Upper Convo on Jan 19.

Mass testing on campus proves success, mass text message does not

Avaerie Fitzgerald
February 5, 2021
Logan O’Lasky prepares for a class in Founder’s Hall with Dr. Vaughan.

[Photo] YES v. NO: Do you feel safe coming back to campus?

Nick Stupka and Katie Foster
February 5, 2021

Letter from the Editor: An err in wording

Avaerie Fitzgerald
February 5, 2021
“As Ashland prepares for Winter break, Ashland University’s nightly cleaning crew is just getting ready for a complete disinfect, hitting every area on campus so that students can make a safe return in the Spring.

Ashland’s clean team

Avaerie Fitzgerald
December 18, 2020
During a Republican Party rally held in Mansfield, OH, Vice President Mike Pence gave a speech to endorse running Republican candidates. From left: Troy Balderson, Mike Pence, Mike DeWine.

2020 election’s record-setting voter turnout

Avaerie Fitzgerald
November 13, 2020
Electoral College map from the previous election in 2016.

LIVE Election Updates

Avaerie Fitzgerald and Gracie Wilson
November 3, 2020
Let’s eat: Ratatouille edition

Let’s eat: Ratatouille edition

Avaerie Fitzgerald
October 20, 2020
The new "I voted" sticker design was released in May.

Preparing to vote: Voice of a new generation

Avaerie Fitzgerald
October 19, 2020
The Ohio State Reformatory, just off U.S. Route 30, is one of the most haunted places in America- making it a great stop for Halloween.

Editor picks: Pumpkin places, spooky spaces

Avaerie Fitzgerald
October 19, 2020
Dr. David Aune wearing a mask while teaching "Understanding Islam" in Dauch 105

Teaching behind a mask

Avaerie Fitzgerald and Grace Scarberry
September 18, 2020
In 2007, California fires destroyed over three-hundred thousand acres and now that amount has spread to other states and destruction totals at millions of acres. Pictured is a firefighter during the Poomacha fires in Northern California.

Trump and Biden show contrasting responses to wildfires

Avaerie Fitzgerald
September 18, 2020

Freshman enrollment numbers drop, positivity remains

Avaerie Fitzgerald
September 4, 2020
Trump visited a military hospital on July 11, marking his first sighting wearing a mask.

November election grows closer, voter registration deadline draws near

Avaerie Fitzgerald
September 3, 2020

AU theatre program welcomes students back with two upcoming events

Avaerie Fitzgerald
August 24, 2020
Student Senate election packets released for the 2020-2021 school year

Student Senate election packets released for the 2020-2021 school year

Avaerie Fitzgerald
April 7, 2020
Peanut butter and jelly aisles at the store were also hit hard.

[Photo] Fear consumes public as Coronavirus spreads

Madison Graver
March 24, 2020
Eagles for Pride and Young Americans for Liberty discuss "Riots for Rights"

Eagles for Pride and Young Americans for Liberty discuss “Riots for Rights”

Avaerie Fitzgerald
March 5, 2020
Ashland Census Committee urges students and community members to participate in upcoming count

Ashland Census Committee urges students and community members to participate in upcoming count

Avaerie Fitzgerald
March 5, 2020
Dr. Lucille Ford addresses the room after the Ashland County Community Foundation’s Women’s Fund event.

Ashland’s celebration of women

Avaerie Fitzgerald
March 5, 2020
The second annual National League of Women Voters convention. Hotel Statler 11/11/1921.

100 years of votes for women

Avaerie Fitzgerald
March 4, 2020
Jordan Ballard, policy analyst at Ohio Disability Rights Law and Policy Center, speaks to members of the audience about online gun sales and rights of owners.

Panelists discuss gun violence and social trauma

Avaerie Fitzgerald
February 20, 2020
Cory Branham — Republican

Community meets with candidates in upcoming election

Avaerie Fitzgerald and Leah Burtscher
February 20, 2020
New space to open for veterans

New space to open for veterans

Avaerie Fitzgerald
January 23, 2020
Left to right: Ashland Mayor Matt Miller, Ashland Source reporter Tracy Leturgey and AU President Carlos Campo have a discussion with community members at Uniontown Brewery on Nov. 13.

Campo and Miller lead community discussion

Avaerie Fitzgerald
November 21, 2019

A time for friends, a time for giving: Friendsgiving

Avaerie Fitzgerald
November 8, 2019
trump arms spread

Trump Attends Shale Conference

Avaerie Fitzgerald
November 8, 2019
From left to right: Dr. Jeffrey Weidenhamer, Dr. Rebecca Schmeller, Dr. John Moser, Professor Margaret Cogar and Dr. Teresa Durbin-Ames sit on the panel for the Fact or Fake News event.

Professors meet for Fact or Fake News event

Avaerie Fitzgerald
October 24, 2019
A glimpse at the 2020 presidential candidates

A glimpse at the 2020 presidential candidates

Avaerie Fitzgerald
October 24, 2019
AU's YAL chapter was selected as "Best Chapter" in the nation at YALCON.

Young Americans for Liberty take home chapter award

Avaerie Fitzgerald
October 9, 2019
The Career Services Center help students write their resumes and cover letters, as well as hold mock interviews for those wanting to practice for an upcoming meeting. They are located on the second floor of the Student Center.

Student job opportunities on campus

Avaerie Fitzgerald
October 3, 2019
From 2014 to 2019 there was a decrease in enrollment. This shift caused departmental budget changes for the current year.

Budget cuts hit AU

Avaerie Fitzgerald and Christine Jenkinson
September 19, 2019
Mayor of Ashland, Matt Miller proposes to start the beginning of school year with a welcoming ceremony

Campo holds all-institutional meeting

Zach Read and Avaerie Fitzgerald
August 22, 2019

Eagles for Pride becomes fully chartered

Avaerie Fitzgerald
August 21, 2019
WRDL's annual Vinylthon success

WRDL’s annual Vinylthon success

Avaerie Fitzgerald
April 17, 2019
Eagles for PRIDE vs AU's Social Issue Policy

Eagles for PRIDE vs AU’s Social Issue Policy

Avaerie Fitzgerald and Kaitlyn Moore
March 1, 2019
Demonstrators hold signs during a protest at Post Office Square in Boston

Shutdown showdown: A look inside the longest government shutdown

Avaerie Fitzgerald and Zach Read
February 5, 2019

Carafano speaks on Cyber Warfare

Avaerie Fitzgerald
January 31, 2019
Dr. Todd Marshall named Interim Provost after Dr. Eun-Woo Chang resigns.

Departure of Former Provost Chang Drives in Interim

Avaerie Fitzgerald
January 28, 2019
Ashland University student, Emily Fulk, tracks physical and chemical parameters in the Black Fork of the Mohican River in real time using a multiprobe tool.

[Photo] AUWQUA: AU’s water testing group

Luqman Tarouti
November 20, 2018
Ken Harbaugh

Harbaugh vs. Gibbs

Avaerie Fitzgerald
November 1, 2018
Jeffery S. Sutton, Judge for the United States Court of Appeals spoke at the Ashbrook Center on Oct. 16

Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton presents “51 Imperfect Solutions” at the Major Issues Lecture Series and Luncheon

Avaerie Fitzgerald
November 2, 2018
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