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The Student News Site of Ashland University

The Collegian

A book opened at the public library.

A look into Ashland’s community hub 

Riley Bennett, Reporter November 28, 2024

With workshops like toddler and preschool story time, LEGO, puzzle and Pokémon clubs, the Ashland County Library is committed to breaking stereotypes about libraries.   The programs that the library...

Construction is underway on the new library cafe with a fence put around the back library patio.

New library cafe is expected to open by the end of 2023

Katelyn Meeks, Managing Editor April 28, 2023

Construction has begun on the new Archer Library cafe, which will be opened by at least the end of 2023, according to AU President Dr. Carlos Campo. The cafe is to be built where the patio is in the...

Hole in the wall with new room for tutoring

Archer Library 7th floor renovations underway

William Currier, Reporter March 2, 2023

Archer Library renovations on the 7th floor will focus on many aspects of student life, and the faculty will put in more tutoring areas and a hangout spot for students. “We are revitalizing the floor....

Inside the first floor of the Archer Library

Scott Savage quits as Archer Library director

William Currier, Reporter February 1, 2023

AU Archer Library Director Scott Savage quit his job at the Ashland University library. It was rumored that he was retiring, however Savage came out and announced his predicament. “Not really retiring,...

Resources for research papers

By Kristen Yenny August 15, 2013

You are sitting in class and your professor assigns your first research paper.  Your first reaction may be to groan and say, “How am I going to write that many pages or find that many sources?” Believe...

Library forced to make cuts

By Teresa Williams August 21, 2012

As a result of the tough economic times and lower university student enrollment last fall, the Ashland University library has experienced recent budget cuts similar to other organizations and departments...

Library Elevator traps three students

By Lindsay Cameron February 23, 2012

When stuck in an elevator, some people think about nothing because they are unconscious. Racheal Breeden was stuck in an elevator for five minutes when she was 13 years old, and she passed out.Others’...

Coins at the AU Coin Collection located in the Numismatic Center in the library.

Coin collection is hidden treasure

By Glenn Battishill February 24, 2011

Tucked deep within a forest of books, no pun intended, is a coin collection that overshadows that collection your grandfather has been showing you since you were a child. The Leo and Laura Thomas Numismatic...

Library gets a safer makeover

Library gets a safer makeover

By Glenn Battishill October 7, 2010

Ever walked from Bixler to Founders and tripped going up the steep third staircase? How about the uneven pavement in front of the library? Facilities Management and Planning noticed and has been working...

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