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Smith smiling at convo

The life of Opal Smith, Ashland University’s Convo Grandma

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor April 15, 2025

Upon walking into the Ashland University convocation center, looking for a daily special, any student would recognize Opal Smith behind the counter.  Her greeting is warm, and her familiar face is...

Head Coach John Schaly coaching third base during the Eagles’ third game in their series against Walsh University.

Ashland University head baseball coach makes history

Aubrey Wood, Reporter March 31, 2025

On Saturday, March 15 Ashland University’s Head Baseball Coach John Schaly broke the NCAA Division II baseball all-time wins record with 1,325 career wins.  This now means that Schaly has more career...

Yoder was 2023-24 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District.

A legacy of leadership and resilience

Ryan Cutright, Reporter March 30, 2025

Morgan Yoder’s journey at Ashland University has been shaped by her growth as both a player and a person, with basketball playing a central role in her development.   As a senior and captain on...

Ethan Baker pictured him alongside his two teammates on the swim and dive team.

The remarkable journey of Ethan Baker

Dashia Lanai, Sports 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...

Headshot of Dr. Christopher Swanson

From Ashland University Professor to Assistant Dean

John Keim, Digital Editor March 14, 2025

From mathematics to academics, University of Michigan Football and Frisby golf, nothing is out of the realm of possibility for this Ashland University’s mathematics professor.   Dr. Christopher...

Zoe Miller celebrating with teammates

Full Circle: Zoe Miller’s Journey of Growth at Ashland University

Ryan Cutright, Reporter March 9, 2025

Zoe Miller’s path to success at Ashland University has been defined by her passion for basketball, personal growth, and the lasting friendships she has made along the way.   As a senior on the Ashland...

Kings' headshot for Ashland University

From running marathons to running Ashland Athletics

Riley Hendershott, Reporter March 6, 2025

24 sports and 700 student-athletes. That’s what Athletic Director (AD), Al King, oversees at Ashland University. But he wasn’t always the AD at Ashland. King was a journalist, runner, reporter and...

New head strength and conditioning coach – Corey Mason

AU hires new head strength and conditioning coach

Dashia Lanai, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

The Ashland Athletics department is excited to welcome its new Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Corey Mason.   He joined the athletics department to elevate the fitness and performance levels...

D.J. on media day 2025

An Ashland University track sprinting star

Riley Hendershott, Reporter February 13, 2025

The Ashland University Track and Field team is led by senior captain and sprinter/hurdler DJ Duncan.   Duncan has been recognized for his success on the track by qualifying for the NCAA Division II...

Johnson in his eighth year here at Ashland University

Nick Johnson Profile

Alaina Kathrein, Reporter March 31, 2023

Dr. Nick Johnson has been at Ashland University since the fall of 2015 and has been here for eight years. He holds a place in the Chemistry, Geology and Physics departments. Currently, he is teaching Advanced...

Alpha Phi sisters in the student center for the "Send a rose" event.

Ashland University focuses on the heart just in time for Valentine’s Day

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor February 17, 2023

It’s the season of love, friendship, bonding, and heart here at Ashland University. Students and faculty are accenting this just as the holiday arrives. The AU recreation center, home of the wellness...

Kimberly Brazwell is this year's headline speaker for the ACN's annual John D. Stratton Conference

ACN to hold 8th annual John D. Stratton conference on Feb. 24-25

Katelyn Meeks, Managing Editor February 17, 2023

The Ashland Center for Nonviolence (ACN) is set to hold its 8th annual John D. Stratton Conference on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25. This year’s theme for the conference is “Welcoming the Stranger.” On...

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