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The Student News Site of Ashland University

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All content by By Chris Bils

Collegian Challenge: After taking a beating in golf, Chris reflects on his career

By Chris Bils
August 14, 2013

A closer look at the cutting of AU men’s soccer

By Chris Bils
August 14, 2013

Changing the culture

By Chris Bils
August 14, 2013
Senior forward Will Evans drives to the hoop against Hillsdale. Evans had 12 points against Hillsdale, and 13 points against Findlay. 

Meder plays for more than recognition

By Chris Bils
August 14, 2013

Gazing into the future

By Chris Bils
August 14, 2013

Student-athletes’ worst nightmare

By Chris Bils
August 14, 2013
Drew Windle holds up his first-place trophy at the NCAA Outdoor Championships this past spring. Windle took first place in the 800.

Spring sports recap

By Chris Bils
August 14, 2013
Ashland men defend home turf at GLIAC Track and Field Championships

Ashland men defend home turf at GLIAC Track and Field Championships

By Chris Bils
May 3, 2013

‘AU Eagle Basketball’ secures a national championship

By Chris Bils
March 29, 2013

A memorable press conference

By Chris Bils
March 28, 2013
Ashland and Dowling set to battle for a national title

Ashland and Dowling set to battle for a national title

By Chris Bils
March 28, 2013
Senior forward Ashley Dorner fires over Western Washington's Aleisha Hathaway in the second half of Ashland's 66-54 win in the Final Four. Dorner had six huge points to help hold off the Vikings.

Ashland one step away from a national title

By Chris Bils
March 27, 2013

Furious comeback takes Eagles through to the Final Four

By Chris Bils
March 26, 2013
Sue Ramsey and Cleve Wright have coached against each other since Gannon was in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Golden Knights left in 2008.

Ashland ready to face familiar foe in Elite Eight

By Chris Bils
March 25, 2013

Sophomore Woods ready to lead Eagles into Elite Eight

By Chris Bils
March 25, 2013

We’re number one!

By Chris Bils
March 21, 2013
Ashland survives, reaches Elite Eight

Ashland survives, reaches Elite Eight

By Chris Bils
March 18, 2013

Daugherty keys win over Michigan Tech

By Chris Bils
March 16, 2013

Ashland takes care of business in first round

By Chris Bils
March 14, 2013
Breaking down the competition: NCAA Midwest Regional

Breaking down the competition: NCAA Midwest Regional

By Chris Bils
March 12, 2013

Eagles soar to second-straight GLIAC championship

By Chris Bils
March 10, 2013

Ashland pulls away from Michigan Tech, will play for GLIAC title

By Chris Bils
March 9, 2013
Ashland senior forward Kari Daugherty played in her first game after her knee sprain from earlier in the season. Daugherty had 18 points in 21 minutes of the game.

Ashland rolls into postseason

By Chris Bils
March 7, 2013

Krispinsky hired to coach women’s soccer

By Chris Bils
March 7, 2013

Ashland suffocates NMU, will host GLIAC semis and final

By Chris Bils
March 6, 2013

Eagles struggle in Daugherty’s return, hold off Ohio Dominican

By Chris Bils
February 22, 2013

Kates Gymnasium getting a facelift

By Chris Bils
February 21, 2013

Men place fourth, women sixth at GLIAC Swimming Championships

By Chris Bils
February 21, 2013

Don’t overthink it

By Chris Bils
February 21, 2013

Women’s basketball falls to Findlay

By Chris Bils
February 21, 2013

Women win 47th consecutive regular season game

By Chris Bils
February 7, 2013

It seems so simple

By Chris Bils
February 7, 2013

AUWBB winter recap

By Chris Bils
January 24, 2013
Asst. head coach Fralick is Eagles’ secret weapon

Asst. head coach Fralick is Eagles’ secret weapon

By Chris Bils
January 24, 2013

Eagles still unblemished

By Chris Bils
January 24, 2013

Eagles sweat out a 72-62 win over Ferris State

By Chris Bils
December 1, 2012

Eagles fill it up in a 90-66 win over Grand Valley State

By Chris Bils
November 29, 2012

Eagles grab another victory, 81-51 over Mercyhurst

By Chris Bils
November 25, 2012

Ashland football season ends in heartbreak

By Chris Bils
November 24, 2012

Women’s basketball shoots past Urbana, 105-72

By Chris Bils
November 24, 2012

Ashland cruises past Kentucky Wesleyan in home opener

By Chris Bils
November 19, 2012

Disney magical for No. 1 women’s basketball team

By Chris Bils
November 15, 2012

Ronnie Steward is all smiles

By Chris Bils
November 15, 2012
Kaylyn Murphy swims in the 100 butterfly at BG. Murphy had a solid showing at Indianapolis, placing second in the 200 freestyle, 100 butterfly and 200 medley relay.

Swimmers sink to Nos. 9 and 17 in rankings

By Chris Bils
November 8, 2012

AUWBB beats Dayton in thriller

By Chris Bils
November 8, 2012

Eagles clinch GLIAC title outright with win at Tiffin

By Chris Bils
November 8, 2012
Senior midfielder/defender Mitch Deyhle dribbled down the sideline during Ashland’s 1-0 loss to Saginaw Valley State on Oct. 14. Deyhle played his last game for the Eagles on Tuesday.

Men’s soccer falls in GLIAC tourney

By Chris Bils
October 31, 2012
Senior forward Kari Daugherty lines up a free throw during last year’s national semifinal against Bentley, which the Eagles won 77-62 to advance to the national champoionship. Ashland was voted No. 1 in this season’s preseason poll, one spot ahead of Bentley.

Women’s basketball voted No. 1

By Chris Bils
October 31, 2012
Senior midfielder Maria Lackey attempts a shot against ODU. Lackey finished her career Saturday against the Panthers.

Women’s soccer makes run, falls short of tourney

By Chris Bils
October 31, 2012

Eagles drop two, fall out of regional rankings

By Chris Bils
October 17, 2012

It’s all one-sided: The GLIAC South isn’t measuring up

By Chris Bils
October 17, 2012

Dollar dismissed

By Chris Bils
October 17, 2012

Women finish fall swing

By Chris Bils
October 17, 2012

AU splits in U.P.

By Chris Bils
October 17, 2012

Strong second half carries Eagles to victory

By Chris Bils
October 10, 2012

Men upset No. 2 Gannon

By Chris Bils
October 10, 2012

Key players

By Chris Bils
October 10, 2012
"You can't buy tradition"

“You can’t buy tradition”

By Chris Bils
October 3, 2012

Women’s soccer looking for the right touch

By Chris Bils
October 3, 2012

Men’s soccer sits atop GLIAC after going 3-1 in last four games

By Chris Bils
October 3, 2012

Eagles trounce Bulldogs

By Chris Bils
September 19, 2012

Men’s soccer conquers Pioneers, falls to Cardinals

By Chris Bils
September 19, 2012

Women’s soccer wins at home, falters on road

By Chris Bils
September 19, 2012

#EagleNation

By Chris Bils
September 12, 2012

Men’s soccer off to a flying start

By Chris Bils
September 12, 2012

Women’s soccer struggles: Richards scores lone goal in three straight losses

By Chris Bils
September 12, 2012

Returning players will be crucial to men’s soccer success

By Chris Bils
August 29, 2012

Athletics program third-best in nation

By Chris Bils
August 29, 2012

Athletes: the overlooked majority on campus

By Chris Bils
August 29, 2012

In the swing of summer: Women’s golf team stays sharp with offseason tournaments

by Chris Bils
August 21, 2012

Can’t-miss events of the fall sports season

By Chris Bils
August 21, 2012

Shaping up for a new season

By Chris Bils
August 21, 2012

This is home

By Chris Bils
August 21, 2012

How she got here

By Chris Bils
August 21, 2012
Ajay Meyer pitches in a game earlier this year for the Lansing Lugnuts. As of Aug. 15, Meyer has recorded 31 saves, a franchise record.

The closer

By Chris Bils
August 21, 2012

Snider and Elliot look to go out on top

by Chris Bils
August 21, 2012

Incoming players look to make early impact

By Chris Bils
August 21, 2012

Kelly’s late-inning home run sparks Eagles

By Chris Bils
April 25, 2012

A busy day for Ashland football

By Chris Bils
April 25, 2012

Misheff takes Tiffin Invite: Ladies look to put it all together at GLIACs

By Chris Bils
April 18, 2012

Housewright looks to lead Eagles to new heights in 2012

By Chris Bils
April 18, 2012

Ace Knerem leads softball team into final stretch

By Chris Bils
April 18, 2012

AU forward will be announced as WBCA Player of the Year April 2

By Chris Bils
March 28, 2012

Stutzman’s game-tying shot

By Chris Bils
March 28, 2012

All-Americans recognized at Eagle Nation Celebration in Kates

By Chris Bils
March 28, 2012

Eagles fall in championship

By Chris Bils
March 28, 2012

Softball pushes to 21-5 on season

By Chris Bils
March 28, 2012
Memorable Moments: March 20 vs. Alaska-Anchorage and March 21 vs. Bentley

Memorable Moments: March 20 vs. Alaska-Anchorage and March 21 vs. Bentley

By Chris Bils
March 23, 2012

Stutzman couldn’t ask for a better senior season

By Chris Bils
March 22, 2012
The Eagle wrestlers competed at the 2012 NCAA Championships at Massari Arena in Pueblo, Colo. on Mar. 9 and 10.

Southwick grapples to third-place NCAA finish

By Chris Bils
March 22, 2012
Press Conference 1

Eagles keep dancing in National Championship

By Chris Bils
March 22, 2012

Memorabe Moments: March 12 vs. Wisconsin-Parkside

By Chris Bils
March 14, 2012
Next stop, San Antonio: Eagles defeat Rangers 78-65 to advance to the Elite Eight

Next stop, San Antonio: Eagles defeat Rangers 78-65 to advance to the Elite Eight

By Chris Bils
March 13, 2012

Memorable Moments: March 10 vs. Quincy

By Chris Bils
March 11, 2012
Junior Kari Daugherty takes a jump shot. Daugherty had 28 points and 22 rebounds for the Eagles.

Daugherty’s second half lifts Eagles to the Sweet 16

By Chris Bils
March 11, 2012

Memorable Moments: March 9 vs. Maryville

By Chris Bils
March 10, 2012

Stutzman, Eagles keep rolling, defeat Maryville 87-62

By Chris Bils
March 10, 2012

Eagles stomp Bulldogs 66-50, clinch first GLIAC tourney crown

By Chris Bils
March 4, 2012

Memorable Moments: March 3 vs. Michigan Tech

By Chris Bils
March 4, 2012

Eagles beat Huskies 80-70, will play for conference title

By Chris Bils
March 3, 2012
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