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Ashland’s Main Street ignites with Christmas spirit 

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor December 9, 2024

The annual Ashland Christmas Parade took place on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. Citizens of the town lined Ashland’s Main Street and neighboring roads as the lights and music began.  The different...

The Eagles are off to a hot start to the 2024-25 season.

AU wrestling sweeps competition in South Carolina  

Nicholas Olquin, Social Media Manager December 6, 2024

The Ashland University Wrestling Team went down to Greenwood, South Carolina for their wrestling match on Sunday Dec. 1.  The team competed in four matches and in all four of their matches, they went...

City of Ashland Breaks Guinness World Record 

City of Ashland Breaks Guinness World Record 

Riley Bennett and Katelyn Meeks December 5, 2024

On Dec. 1, 2024, Ashland, Ohio, was officially awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest display of illuminated metal structures or sculptures.  Not only did Ashland secure the record, but...

The basketball court at the Kroc Center.

A Deeper understanding of the Salvation Army  

Riley Bennett, Reporter December 4, 2024

The Kroc Center is a place where all can worship, have access to free meals, volunteer services, and childcare.   Joan Kroc—wife of Ray Kroc the founder of McDonalds — donated the funds of $1.5...

New FSL Director Gabe Del Valle stands in front of the Eagle outside the Recreation Center.

A look at AU’s new FSL director  

Aubrey Wood, Reporter December 3, 2024

Since Oct. 21, Gabe Del Valle has served in the position of The Fraternity and Sorority Life Director at AU.   In this position, Del Valle meets with each of the fraternity and sorority presidents...

The Eagles continue into the middle part of their 2024-25 season.

AU Swim & Dive compete in Cleveland 

Dashia Lanai , Reporter November 25, 2024

The Ashland University women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams competed at the Cleveland State Magnus Cup on Thursday Nov. 21 through Saturday Nov. 23 in Cleveland, Ohio.  The team opened day...

A photo of the Eagles wearing their favorite soccer/futbol teams' kits.

United Under the Ball: Diverse Nationalities Fuel Men’s Soccer Team Success 

Alaina Kathrein and Dashia Lanai November 22, 2024

The Ashland University men’s soccer team is united under 17 different countries.  Recruitment from many different countries sounds like something that can hinder team dynamics; however, Head Men’s...

The Eagles celebrate the G-MAC title game win.

AU women’s soccer becomes G-MAC champs 

Dashia Lanai, Sports Editor November 20, 2024

The Ashland University women’s soccer team competed in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) regular-season championships on Saturday Nov. 16 against Northwood University.  The Eagles started...

A spotlight on Ashland County’s Cancer Association 

A spotlight on Ashland County’s Cancer Association 

Riley Bennett, Reporter October 31, 2024

“Where there is help, there is hope,” is the motto that the Ashland County Cancer Association lives by.   This locally funded group helps any person with a cancer diagnosis that lives in Ashland...

A photo of the event taking place.

Trunk or Treat provides excitement for the youth of Ashland  

Chloe Kovinchick, Reporter October 27, 2024

On Oct. 21 Donley Ford Ashland, just hosted their first trunk or treat. At the event, there were many participants and activities for families.  The event was filled with Halloween spirit; everyone...

Harris puts up a cheer for the sideline cheer team during a football game.

Jacklyn Harris: from sideline cheers to halftime tunes 

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor October 26, 2024

Ashland University student, Jacklyn Harris has spent her life before college adoring the musical trumpet life and competing in cheerleading. When she enrolled at AU, she was faced with a tough decision;...

We All Doodle: A speech on fighting censorship  

We All Doodle: A speech on fighting censorship  

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor October 25, 2024

Fox News contributor and legal scholar Jonathan Turley took the Ashbrook stage on Wednesday, Oct. 23 to make a scholastic speech on the First Amendment. Students, faculty, and visitors listened in while...

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