How to stay social during a pandemic
September 3, 2020
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has made life, and in turn, college completely different from normal. In order to have a safe and healthy school year on campus, it is crucial to follow the Health Department’s guidelines. https://www.utk.edu/coronavirus/guides/social-distancing-on-campus Students lacked in person contact for several month...
Academics vs. sports: a constant fight
Christine Jenkinson, AU-LIVE BREAKING NEWS REPORTER
September 3, 2020
The war between academics and sports starts in high school. Every year at my high school when the time rolled around for varsity letters to be handed out, there would be a fight between music groups such as marching band and various sports teams. People would say “You don’t deserve a letter,” ...
How to stay busy during quarantine
March 19, 2020
Due to the recent outbreak of Coronavirus, many people are staying home in quarantine to prevent the spread of the virus. While this is an effective way to keep citizens more safe and healthy, quarantine can lead to major boredom. College students are no longer on campus with their friends, classes,...
How to hit the road on a budget this spring break
March 5, 2020
“If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet,” Rachel Wolchin once said. Traveling is typically seen as a privilege in our society, but it does not have to be as expensive and tedious as everyone makes it seem. Between college tuition and many other expenses, there...
Spring Breaker’s Checklist 2020
Gracie Wilson and Christine Jenkinson
March 5, 2020
Take some time to catch up with friends back home if they have the same spring break as you Go visit friends at other universities and brighten their day while they are still in school Go on a hike or a nature walk Take a trip with College friends Do some spring cleaning (it may not be fun,...
Esports should be considered a real sport
February 6, 2020
After three semesters’ struggle and experiencing multiple personnel changes, Ashland Esports League of Legends team finally got cut this winter. This move raised a heated debate among students about why we consider Esports as a sport. Indeed, when people mention the word ‘sport’, the first...
Valentines Day tips and gifts
Cass Tolliver and Gracie Wilson
February 6, 2020
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and for some people, Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate with their significant other or their closest friends. For others, it is a silly day where the economy makes millions of dollars for no real reason. Whether you admit to celebrating Valentine’s...
Considering paper straws for a more sustainable campus
Gracie Wilson, AU-LIVE MANAGING EDITOR
January 23, 2020
Ashland University is arguably a sustainable campus. There are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved through Sustainability Club and various locations to recycle practically anything. The dining locations around campus are also working towards sustainability. The Eagle’s Nest lets...
Dorm essentials to brighten up your room in the new year
January 23, 2020
The spring semester can sometimes start off gloomy with the cold weather and the after-Christmas sorrow. However, this semester can also be a time for new beginnings, resolutions being put into action and spring cleaning in your dorm room. Although dorms are small spaces that are typically shared,...
Why meal swipes should cover off campus dining
November 21, 2019
Being an upperclassman at Ashland University comes with many perks— one of those being the meal swipes meal plan rather than the unlimited meal plan for Convo. These meal swipes can be used at Convo, Eagles nest, Tuffy’s smoothie bar and the Schar cafe. While those are all great options, sometimes...
Get Your Jingle on for the Holidays
Christine Jenkinson and Gracie Wilson
November 21, 2019
November: Most importantly: give thanks Make time for friends and family Be thankful that school is winding down Deck the halls with boughs of holly (after you have celebrated Thanksgiving of course) Grab some hot cocoa and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Watch /play Thanksgiving day...
“Golden Girls”: Being golden has no expiration date
Christine Jenkinson and Alayna Ross
November 8, 2019
For the few people that have not been graced with the opportunity to view “The Golden Girls” (starring Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty), it revolves around four older single women who are sharing a house in Miami. Widows, Rose and Blanche, share the home with divorceé Dorothy....