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Read More...News0 Comments923 views0 The Facebook Papers Bryce Martin A former Facebook project manager, Frances Haugen, provided news outlets with hundreds of redacted documents detailing Facebook’s alleged malpractices and negl... Read More...News0 Comments88 views0 Festival of Preaching Lena Overman Students of all majors gathered together to prepare and share sermons at Asbury’s Christian Studies and Philosophy department’s (CSP) annual preaching workshop... Read More...News0 Comments11 views0 Men’s soccer look forward to postseason Carmen Clemente The men’s soccer team traveled over to Salem, West Virginia to face off against Division II Salem University in their last regular-season game, losing the matc... Read More...Sports0 Comments13 views0 Women’s volleyball season comes to an end Carmen Clemente The Asbury women’s volleyball season ended with a 5-16 record. The Eagles had their share of challenges this season including... Read More...Sports0 Comments8 views0 Fatal shooting on the set of Alec Baldwin film Bryce Martin A live round discharged from a gun being used as a prop by actor Alec Baldwin on the set of the film Rust, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring... Read More...News0 Comments513 views0 Autumn at Asbury Lena Overman With “autumn leaves falling down like pieces into place,” in the words of Taylor Swift, there is nowhere better to spend your autumn than our beloved Asbury Un... Read More...Opinion0 Comments9 views0 Squid Game’s rise to popularity Richard Lawrence Guzman Hwang Dong Hyuk’s “Squid Game” has managed to capture the world by storm seemingly overnight. In fact, since its initial release last September 17 this year on... Read More...Features0 Comments55 views0 Can we really achieve anything we want to? Madison Anderson “You can do anything you set your mind to.” - Benjamin FranklinI have had a debate with realism lately.To briefly explain my predicament, I finally fou... Read More...Opinion0 Comments15 views1 Essentials to a successful semester: A jettison to performance pressure Madison Anderson Why do I put my self-worth in the world of academia when I refuse to put all of myself in academia? Why am I letting my artistic credentials be tarnished by br... Read More...Opinion0 Comments10 views0 Lexington community speaks out on Kentucky Utilities’ tree cutting policy Bryce Martin Kentucky Utilities (KU) is considering halting its controversial tree cutting policy, which has cut down hundreds of trees under their transmission wires over ... Read More...News0 Comments232 views0 Asbury men’s golf team takes home national title Madeline Heineman The Asbury men’s golf team takes home the national title after winning the NCCAA National Championship last Wednesday in Palm Coast, Florida, with a 3-day scor... Read More...Sports0 Comments42 views0 Asbury cross country team conclude regular season at home Madeline Heineman The Asbury men’s and women’s teams officially ended their regular season with their home meet, the Chick-fil-A Invitational. Both the men’s and women’s t... Read More...Sports0 Comments16 views0 Appreciating the artistic unity written into our lives Anna Lowe In my Adolescent Literature class with Dr. Devin Brown, we discussed artistic unity: when an author mentions an object or interaction early on in the story tha... Read More...Opinion1 Comment26 views2 STUCE renovations may make a good space to forge stronger community Anna Lauren Jacobs To be transparent, I am a member of the Executive Cabinet.I’m also a part of our campus community, a member of the Faithful Class, and a soon-to-be a... Read More...Opinion0 Comments9 views0 Bring back the buffets. Madison Anderson My fingertips skimmed the vastly colored plates, diametrically shaped to provide the same abundant dining experience to all those looking to overindulge.... Read More...Opinion0 Comments3985 views1 UK student found dead: alcohol toxicity and hazing suspected Bryce Martin An investigation regarding the death of student and fraternity member Thomas “Lofton” Hazelwood continues at the University of Kentucky.Hazelwood, 18... Read More...News0 Comments641 views0 WKYT reporter fired for not getting vaccinated Bryce Martin Lexington television reporter and radio host DeAnn Stephens has been fired from WKYT for not getting a COVID-19 vaccination. In a Facebook post on Oct. 13,... Read More...News8 Comments5109 views0 Former Kentucky constable sentenced to 11 years for planting drug evidence Bryce Martin A former constable in Pulaski County has been sentenced to 11 years and eight months in federal prison for planting drug evidence.Michael Wallace and Gary ... Read More...News0 Comments3003 views0 Christian food pantry’s Facebook post violates commerce policy Hannah Bartels Facebook group God’s Food Pantry faces a fight against the multibillion dollar company due to a cartoon of a blue bird. Back in July 2021, their executive dire... Read More...News0 Comments197 views0 Airlines adjust COVID-19 vaccination policies following an outcry Bryce Martin American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have updated their policy on COVID-19 vaccinations following employee outcry over threats of firing those who aren’t v... Read More...News3 Comments17907 views1 17 Missionaries Abducted in Haiti Bryce Martin The infamous “400 Mawozo” Haitian gang has abducted 17 North American missionaries and their children.The gang is demanding a ransom of $1 million for each... Read More...News0 Comments415 views0 The Gift of Song Lena Overman As the world starts to open up again, we can finally return to what so many of us have missed the most: live music. Over the past few weeks, our Instagram feed... Read More...Featured StoriesFeatures0 Comments17 views0 Voice of the Prairie comes to the Greathouse Theatre Hannah Bartels A new drama is coming to Greathouse Theatre in the Miller Center: Voice of the Prairie. The play is directed by Carol Anderson and written by John Olive.... Read More...Featured StoriesFeaturesUncategorized0 Comments13 views0 The Harvest Festival Lena Overman Don’t you love autumn? The beautiful colors, Sunday night football, sweatshirts, flannels, and all the candy you can think of. Asbury’s Student Activities Cabi... Read More...Features0 Comments9 views0 Men’s soccer team celebrates Seniors despite loss Carmen Clemente The men’s soccer team lost to Oakland City 3-0 on senior day. On Oct. 16, the Eagles honored members of the Faithful Class of ‘22.Before the game, 10... Read More...Sports0 Comments9 views0 Injuries increasing in the NFL Madeline Heineman Injuries continue to mount in week seven of the 18-week NFL season.According to ESPN, leading the league in injuries is the Baltimore Ravens, with 24... Read More...OpinionSports0 Comments28 views0 Life is fragile and worth living The Asbury Collegian This piece discusses suicide and suicidal ideation that some people might find it disturbing. The author has sought help and wants you to be aware of signs, si... Read More...Opinion0 Comments136 views3 What to do when life gives you a rock Madison Anderson I’d say that I have a healthy obsession with Charlie Brown cartoons.Since the start of September, I have made sure to satisfy my Charlie Brown fix every we... Read More...Opinion0 Comments34 views1 Support the small businesses that support you Alexandra Presta Glendale, Kentucky, is the epitome of a small town. One railroad track drives straight beside Main Street, near the antique mall, Mountain Mike's Coffee House,... Read More...Opinion1 Comment114 views1 Independent investigators claimed to have identified Zodiac Killer Bryce Martin A team of 40 independent investigators claims to have identified the notorious Zodiac Killer.On Oct. 6, the team, known as “The Case Breakers,” provided ev... Read More...News0 Comments12818 views0 Asbury Theatre presents: “Voices of the Prairie” Bryce Martin The Asbury University Theatre department is bringing “Voice of the Prairie” to the Greathouse Theatre on Oct. 28-30 and Nov. 4-6 at 7:30 p.m.Written by Joh... Read More...News0 Comments22 views0 Jessamine County Chili Cook-Off returns to Wilmore Bryce Martin The city of Wilmore hosted the return of the annual Jessamine County Chili Cook-Off.On Oct. 16, the event was held for the first time since 2019, after whi... Read More...News0 Comments199 views0 Boy survives 70-foot fall at Red River Gorge Bryce Martin A four-year-old boy survived a 70-foot fall from a cliff at the Red River Gorge the afternoon of Oct. 15.The child was hiking with his parents near Princes... Read More...News0 Comments243 views0 Equine facility offers retired racehorses a second chance Madison Anderson For the fall 2021 semester, the Asbury Equine program created instructional and immersive events that will further educate equine students in their journey thr... Read More...News0 Comments8 views0 Getting back into the groove after Fall Break Lena Overman We are more than halfway through the semester, which means we’ve officially reached burnout season. After the glorious hiatus of fall break, getting back to cl... Read More...Features0 Comments11 views0 Study abroad programs back on track Hannah Bartels Travel is an enriching experience and an eye-opening pursuit that expands the mind while letting one see earth’s physical beauties first hand. In May 2022, Asb... Read More...Features1 Comment29 views1 How to cultivate community without the Stuce Lena Overman President Kevin Brown informed students during chapel on Oct. 6 that the beloved Student Center would be temporarily closed until Fall 2022 for construction an... Read More...Features0 Comments10 views0 Campus Faces: Sam Diaz Lena Overman If you have stepped foot onto Asbury's campus in the past four years, chances are, you know Sam Diaz. He is a hardworking, fun-loving guy who is ready at a mom... Read More...Campus FacesFeatures0 Comments32 views1 Essentials to a successful semester and trusting growth Madison Anderson “Sometimes you have to grow up before you appreciate how you grew up.”- Daniel BlackI awkwardly slid my purse onto the table and slumped into my chair, but... Read More...Opinion0 Comments43 views1 Art may mask serious mental health issues Madison Anderson Art is the Truest form of Humanity.The art world allows strangers to have a completely transparent glimpse into an artist’s psyche and level of vulne... Read More...Opinion0 Comments102 views1 Special election called for after Senator’s death Bryce Martin Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has called for a special election to fill the seat of the recently deceased State Sen. Tom Buford. The electio... Read More...News0 Comments281 views0 Kentucky Theatre in talks to reopen Bryce Martin The Kentucky Theatre is in talks to reopen after being put under new management. On Sep. 24, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton announced that ... Read More...News0 Comments215 views0 Kentucky legislators demand reimbursement for delayed aluminum mill project Bryce Martin Kentucky legislators attempt to recoup on a four-year-old $15 million investment in an unrealized aluminum mill project. The company paid... Read More...News0 Comments308 views0 Drinklings reopens in downtown Wilmore Hannah Bartels Local coffee house Drinklings Coffee and Mugs has now reopened. Drinklings celebrated its grand re-opening in downtown Wilmore at 100 Rice St. on Sept. 25. wit... Read More...News0 Comments200 views0 Asbury announces student center renovations Madison Anderson Asbury University will commence renovations on the student center (STUCE) as early as the week prior to fall break.The lower level, or basement, of the STU... Read More...News0 Comments41 views0 Annual Goat Roast at WGM Hannah Bartels It started with the pins at the HICCUP, and then the signs showed up. Then it was the video during chapel. The much-hyped goat roast is inescapable. the film written by Doug Smart, co-directed by Asbury alumna Kat... Read More...Features0 Comments15 views0 Campus Faces: Lily Kestin Lena Overman “i’ve been meaning to tell you about the heron i saw last thursday, winging soundless over the frozen reservoir.in remembering, i reb... Read More...Campus FacesFeatures0 Comments33 views1 Live in Louisville event leads to national’s for Women’s cross country team Madeline Heineman The women’s cross country team placed fiftieth in the field of 65 in the “Live in Louisville'' meet, but their times qualified them for the NCCAA National Cham... Read More...Sports0 Comments15 views0 Women’s soccer recognizes seniors in a win against Berea Carmen Clemente The Asbury Eagles’ women’s soccer team celebrated its graduating players by beating Berea College 2-1. On Wednesday, Sept. 29, women’s soccer recognized senior... Read More...Sports0 Comments7 views0 Volleyball team’s back-to-back wins, celebrates seniors Carmen Clemente Asbury’s volleyball team won back-to-back games and celebrated its seniors. On Oct.1, the women took on Rio Grande in a five-set thriller. After a very close a... Read More...Sports0 Comments5 views0 Women’s golf team suffers loss at NCCAA qualifiers Madeline Heineman The women of Oakland City defeated the Asbury women’s golf team at the NCCAA regional qualifiers.“I'm disappointed for our girls,” Coach Scott Fergus... Read More...Sports0 Comments5 views0 Men’s soccer game ends in a draw with Methodist Carmen Clemente The Asbury men’s soccer team played its first draw of the season against NCAA DIII team Methodist University. The team traveled to Fayetteville, North Carolina... Read More...News0 Comments14 views0 Men’s golf team wins NCCAA qualifiers Madeline Heineman The Asbury men’s golf team won their NCCAA regional qualifying tournament with an impressive score of two over as a team. This win qualifies them for the... Read More...Sports0 Comments32 views0 COVID testing now available on campus Hannah Bartels COVID-19 testing is now available on Asbury University’s campus, open by appointment from 1-5 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The other nearest campus providing ... Read More...News0 Comments26 views0 Pfizer vaccine almost available for 5-11 year olds Hannah Bartels According to the Pfizer board, a vaccine could be available for children, ages five to 11, by Halloween.On Monday, Sept. 20, Pfizer announced the suc... Read More...News0 Comments451 views0 Trustees’ sprinkler malfunction causes water damage Bryce Martin Trustees Hall faces water damage after a faulty sprinkler caused significant water damage to multiple floors. On Sept. 27, the spri... Read More...News1 Comment34 views0 The Ignited Class elects it’s first president Bryce Martin The results for the Ignited Class Cabinet elections are in. Announced on Monday, Sept. 27, the cabinet for the class of 2021-2022 w... Read More...News0 Comments21 views0 Dorothy the Turkey is Lexington’s friendliest neighbor Bryce Martin Households neighboring the University of Kentucky’s Arboretum have more or less adopted a turkey living in the area. The turkey has a few... Read More...News0 Comments526 views0 AU partnership for more affordable education Madison Anderson Asbury University recently signed a partnership agreement with Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) to reduce college expenses for LCA graduates.Starting with... Read More...News0 Comments12 views0 Evangelical Lutheran Church installs first transgender bishop Bryce Martin The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has installed its first openly transgender bishop. Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer was installed ... Read More...News0 Comments123 views0 Why vaccines should not be mandated Madison Anderson The opinion below is that of the writer and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Collegian staff.As I sat in the Kinlaw study room glancing over... Read More...Opinion0 Comments51 views2 Commentary: Vote because it matters Lena Overman Democratic ideals are a force with which to be reckoned. Democracy characterized much of Ancient Greece; Enlightenment thinkers theorized about it, even Leonar... Read More...Opinion0 Comments12 views0 Is pumpkin spice being neglected? Madison Anderson The HICCUP lied to us.It’s day 21. All I want is pumpkin spice.The world seems to be moving in slow motion, and I see more outsiders with pumpkin... Read More...Opinion0 Comments15 views1 “You Will Be Found” Lena Overman "There's a place where we don't have to feel unknownAnd every time that you call outYou're a little less alone" - You Will Be Found, Dear Evan Hansen.... Read More...Features0 Comments43 views0 Volleyball secures first win after suspenseful five sets Carmen Clemente The Asbury Eagles volleyball team won its first match of the season on the road to Kentucky Christian Academy. The Eagles won the intense match in five sets 3-... Read More...Sports0 Comments14 views0 Stop hating on the Bistro Madison Anderson Fine dining.Who’s to say taste isn’t subjective? One man’s beef Wellington is another man’s McRib. The cuisine of Chicken Francese is valued less to person... Read More...Opinion1 Comment37 views1 Romanticizing will bring out life’s beauties Madison Anderson Films have completely captured me this year. The nuanced beauty depicted in different shots, cinematography, and overall film composition has the power to make... Read More...Opinion0 Comments14 views1 Parking citations are out of control Anna Lowe “What in the world?” I exclaimed. I was going about my daily routine on Sept. 7 when an unexpected email arrived in my inbox entitled, “P... Read More...Opinion0 Comments18 views1 Plumbing new depths at Mammoth Cave National Park Benjamin Posey Kentucky’s most popular National Park, Mammoth Cave, has more secrets to uncover in a recent discovery of more cave passages that stretch even beyond its own w... Read More...News0 Comments36 views0 Tropical storm Nicholas hits Gulf Coast Hannah Bartels Gulf Coast residents are still recovering from Tropical Storm Nicholas.More than half a million residents lost power from the powerful effects of the... Read More...News0 Comments122 views0 One Mission Society reopens to offer cross-cultural opportunities Madison Anderson One Mission Society (OMS) re-opens after three years to assist Asbury students in their spiritual lives both on campus and across the globe.OMS had closed ... Read More...News0 Comments18 views1 Nicholasville Sheriff arrested for DUI Bryce Martin Jessamine County Sheriff Kevin Corman has no plans to step down after being arrested for driving under the influence. Around midnight on ... Read More...News1 Comment1562 views0 Gaby Petito’s body found; fiancé missing Bryce Martin The search for Brian Laundre, fiance of missing 22-year-old Florida resident Gabby Petito, continues after the discovery of Petito’s remains in an undeveloped ... Read More...News0 Comments789 views0 Four Fayette County schools evacuated following bomb threats Bryce Martin Fayette County school district is back to normal schedule following bomb threats.On Sept. 21, officials evacuated Frederick Douglass, Henry Clay, Laf... Read More...News0 Comments141 views0 Asbury premiers an original film Madison Anderson A Red-Carpet event will be held at the historic Lyric Theatre in Lexington to feature Damaged Goods, an original Asbury University production.Co-dire... Read More...News0 Comments62 views0 Swim team welcomes surprise walk-on Madeline Heineman The Asbury men’s swim team has a new addition. Junior Liam Chesser recently joined the team as a walk-on -- a significant accomplishment for someone who has no... Read More...Sports0 Comments25 views0 Asbury students receive Emmy nominations Madison Anderson AsburyMedia Communications students have been nominated by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Ohio Valley Region) for student producti... Read More...News0 Comments20 views0 More Tales: Bringing Appalachia to the Bluegrass Lena Overman "Wherever you are, if you know these stars when you look up, it's like standing right here at home." - Donald Davis, storytellerImagine a pavilion de... Read More...Features0 Comments11 views0 Asbury Eagles lose against Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers Carmen Clemente Asbury University fails to defend home territory against Kentucky Wesleyan University, losing the soccer match 6-1.Senior Janelle Suvimolstean scored... Read More...Sports0 Comments10 views0 UK vaccine mandate petition receives over 2,000 signatures Bryce Martin More than 2,300 people have signed a petition calling for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate at the University of Kentucky. University senators w... Read More...News0 Comments14 views0 Justice Department sues Texas over abortion ban Bryce Martin The U.S. Justice Department is suing Texas over a controversial new law banning all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.“The act is clearly unconstituti... Read More...News0 Comments9 views0 The voice of Goofy comes to campus Madison Anderson The magical arrival of a certain Disney voice actor had Asbury University students exclaiming, “Gawrsh!”On Sept. 9, Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy, ... Read More...Features0 Comments41 views2 It’s truth or consequence in the practice of journalism Alexandra Presta “Truth is truth.”What an excellent and striking yet very confusing and vague sentence for our world to comprehend. You can accept the three words, hear the... Read More...Opinion0 Comments47 views1 A theological overview of Justin Bieber’s album “Justice” Madison Anderson Music is a life source for me. If an artist releases a new album, I will set aside an hour to listen through the entirety of the work. The track order is a vit... Read More...Opinion0 Comments141 views1 Commentary: The long awaited return of “real” college football Zeke Atha Across the country, bleachers that haven’t felt the warmth of fans in more than two years fill up. Cardboard cutouts of fans -- a relic of the games played dur... Read More...Sports0 Comments132 views3 Ichthus Music Festival revived after hiatus Bryce Martin The Ichthus Music Festival is returning to Wilmore tomorrow, on Sept. 18. The festival will relaunch Ichthus as an annual event at Servant Heart Farm, followin... Read More...News0 Comments119 views0 Stop working for the chase Madison Anderson It’s 4 a.m. Inspiration has finally struck.Although the inconvenience level of lying awake in the middle of the night surely outweighs any positive attribu... Read More...Opinion0 Comments28 views2 Essentials to a successful semester and allowing yourself to be home Madison Anderson The other day, I caught myself subconsciously asking when I would go home.Although it was merely a fleeting thought that I would usually brush off, this ti... Read More...Opinion0 Comments33 views2 Asbury golfer to premiere on reality TV show Madeline Heineman Tomorrow, senior Eleni Buss will appear on a golf reality show called Member Skills Challenge (MSC). The show will run tomorrow at 9:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Chic... Read More...Sports0 Comments17 views0 Hurricane Ida ravages eastern U.S Bryce Martin Damage from Hurricane Ida is still being assessed. Ida’s remnants swept from the Gulf Coast into the northeast, leaving behind a climbing death toll of 63, whi... Read More...News0 Comments68 views0 Delivering to the future Bryce Martin The University of Kentucky is one of 18 schools utilizing autonomous food delivery robots from Starship Technologies starting with the fall 2021 semester.F... Read More...News0 Comments14 views0 Eagles fight but drop first volleyball game Madeline Heineman The Asbury women’s volleyball season is officially underway with a loss in their first game against Cumberlands last Wednesday night. The final scores of the s... Read More...Sports0 Comments5 views0 One last “Shot at a Million” Bryce Martin “Shot at a Million,” Team Kentucky’s COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery program, announced its final winners.The program allowed Kentucky residents who rec... Read More...News0 Comments11 views0 Civilian evacuation flights delayed in Afghanistan Bryce Martin Six American flights prepared to evacuate at least 4,500 U.S. citizens remain stuck in Afghanistan. Special Immigrant Visas and green card holders in Afghanist... Read More...News0 Comments24 views0 Fall Revival 2021: Dr. Matt Ayars enlivens old tradition with fresh energy Anna Lauren Jacobs It is hard to imagine Asbury without certain traditions, especially in the chapel experience. The three emphasis weeks throughout the year (Fall Revival, Holin... Read More...Opinion2 Comments78 views1 Instead of ‘Ring by Spring’ stick to fall flirtation Madison Anderson Lined red roses rimmed the edge of the neutral-toned walkway brick as I desperately debated pretending to die.“Oh no!” my mind deduced while being led to a... Read More...Opinion0 Comments66 views1 VIDA: A greater vision for the 2021-2022 school year Chloee Adams School has been in session for a whole month now. By this point, you’ve settled into a rhythm, made some new friends and gotten into some sort of mischief with... Read More...Opinion1 Comment53 views0 Asbury tennis takes off at Transylvania tournament Carmen Clemente The Asbury tennis team officially kicked off its season by finishing 8th with a total score of 1075 in the Transy Tournament at Top Seed in Nicholasville, Kent... Read More...Sports0 Comments27 views1 Kentucky school mask mandate revoked Bryce Martin Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear cancelled his Aug. 10 executive order calling for a mask mandate in K-12 schools across the state.The cancellation of the mask m... Read More...News3 Comments15565 views0 Living on a dry campus Anna Lowe We live on a dry campus.But what does that mean?Out of my whole hometown friend group, I was the only friend to leave the state and go to a Christian c... Read More...Opinion0 Comments38 views0 Pumpkin spice isn’t just for fall Madison Anderson “Sometimes you need to pumpkin spice up your life” – UnknownIt was 5 a.m. Like every morning, I wake up wishing I hadn’t.But not today.To... Read More...Opinion0 Comments38 views0 Bird population healing, feeding ban lifted Bryce Martin A ban on bird feeding has been lifted by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife for Boone, Bullitt, Campbell, Jefferson, Kenton, and Madison counties.... Read More...News0 Comments29 views0 The top five tables at the Activities fair Madison Anderson The Collegian/Asburian Without any bias, the Collegian table excelled to the top during this year’s Activities Fair. With its welcoming and infectious staf... Read More...Featured StoriesFeatures0 Comments36 views0 We need art. Alex Nicholson “How do you do it?’ said night. ‘How do you wake and shine?’‘I keep it simple,’ said light. ‘One day at a time.’”—Lemn Sissay, “Perceptions of the Pen.”... Read More...Opinion0 Comments36 views0 The freshmen athletes’ integration has begun Madeline Heineman Freshmen athletes have begun settling into Asbury. Competitions are underway, and they are beginning to get the full range of what it means to be a student/ath... Read More...Sports0 Comments16 views0 Pfizer vaccine receives FDA approval Bryce Martin The Pfizer vaccine is the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as of Aug. 23.The approval is supported by safety ... Read More...News0 Comments432 views0 Transy Pioneers defeat Eagles Madeline Heineman The Asbury men’s soccer team started the season with a tough but possibly constructive loss. The Eagles took the field against Transylvania University last Tue... Read More...Sports0 Comments2 views0 First cross country meet sees encouraging individual finishes Madeline Heineman The cross-country teams officially began their fall season with their first meet last Friday. Both teams finished last but there were some promising top 10 pla... Read More...Sports0 Comments7 views0 A “Bold and Bossy” escape Bryce Martin A filly escaped from Ellis Park Race Course and ran along U.S. 41 for 30 minutes before being apprehended Saturday.The filly, named Bold and Bossy, bucked ... Read More...News0 Comments16 views0 War in Afghanistan officially ends as U.S. departs Alexandra Presta The war in Afghanistan is over. The remaining members of the U.S. military left the country Aug. 31, ceding control of the country to the Taliban.. According t... Read More...News0 Comments14 views0 The College Tour show comes to campus Madison Anderson Asbury University will stream on screens around the world beginning in October on season two of The College Tour.In early August, a film crew rolled into W... Read More...News0 Comments56 views0 Asbury athletes prepare for season Carmen Clemente As the rain poured into Wilmore, Kentucky, so did the Asbury University student athletes. A week before the 2021-22 school year began, athletes from Asbury’s v... Read More...Sports0 Comments14 views0 Asbury’s flu vaccination drive Richard Lawrence Guzman With the shadow of COVID-19 and its variants still looming, getting a flu shot this year is more crucial than ever. Though this will not prevent CO... Read More...News0 Comments90 views0 A new beginning for 2021 Madison Anderson Asbury University’s campus once again buzzes with activity as students adjust to another semester of campus life. For fall 2021, the university community leans... Read More...News0 Comments22 views1 Women’s Soccer: Current Eagles defeat alumni Zeke Atha The women’s soccer team had its opening scrimmage last Saturday with a 2-1 victory over the Asbury Alumni.“We had a really good show out,” head coach... Read More...Sports0 Comments13 views0 Chapel adjusts format for fall semester Bryce Martin Chapel returned to its original in-person, three times per week format for the first time since spring of 2020. Yet the process of how Asbury University’s chap... Read More...News0 Comments19 views0 Essentials to a successful semester and one question you must ask Madison Anderson “True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to rest satisfied wi... Read More...Opinion0 Comments24 views2 University of Kentucky vs. the Commonwealth Bryce Martin The University of Kentucky is opposing the state's recently filed merchandising trademark for the phrase “Team Kentucky.”UK expressed that the “Team Kentuc... Read More...News2 Comments35 views0 Masks and vaccines: Where are the voices of reason? Madison Anderson Picture this:You leisurely walk into the Fayette Mall and methodically strut into the “Allsports” store, renowned for its irresistible, top tier male staff... Read More...Opinion0 Comments47 views3 Let the author of creation write your story Alexandra Presta I remember the day I moved to Asbury.The entire drive across the Bluegrass Parkway; fields of overlapping green and the summer sun beaming, I experie... Read More...Opinion0 Comments40 views2 Asbury sends record number of students and alumni to work at summer Olympics The Asbury Collegian Asbury University students and alumni returned to the U.S. in August after working for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. More than 140 current students, faculty an... Read More...News0 Comments16 views0 New golf season and new coaches Madeline Heineman The men’s and women’s golf seasons officially started Aug. 23 with a new coaching staff. Scott Ferguson has taken the position of head coach of both team... Read More...Sports0 Comments20 views0 Republican Matt Gaetz under FBI investigation The Asbury Collegian Matt Gaetz, an American lawyer and Florida congressman, is currently under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding sexual accusations th... Read More...News0 Comments679 views0 Student burnout is real and we should pay attention Alejandra Ahern We are rapidly approaching the end of the semester. This time is often one full of many different emotions for students. Some students feel sad as the end of t... Read More...Features0 Comments64 views0 Johnson Johnson vaccine distribution on pause Anna Lowe Distribution of the Johnson Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is now on hold. The CDC recommended pausing the use of the vaccine due to six women developing rare ... Read More...News0 Comments144 views0 Hideki Matsuyama winning the Masters Leander Ridgeway Hideki Matsuyama has golfed his way to his first Masters tournament victory. On April 11, the Japanese native Matsuyama put on that green jacket, coming out on... Read More...Sports0 Comments11 views0 Transition Periods Alejandra Ahern College life is a time full of seemingly millions of small transitions. Some thrive in the busyness the semester schedule brings. Others are just waiting for t... Read More...Features0 Comments6 views0 Minnesota police member resigns and is charged with second degree murder The Asbury Collegian Kim Potter, senior police officer of the Brooklyn Center Police Department (BCPD), is charged with second-degree manslaughter.She resigned her position aft... Read More...News0 Comments8 views0 Queen Elizabeth II mourns the death of Prince Philip Anna Lowe Queen Elizabeth II is in the process of mourning her late husband, Prince Philip. The prince passed away on April 9 at 99 years of age.“His life span... Read More...News0 Comments10 views0 Oscars 2021 Predictions Kyle Thompson The Oscars are finally here after a two-month delay due to COVID, and this year’s lineup seems to be one for the ages. The diversity of the cast and crew are a... Read More...Opinion0 Comments11 views0 Earth Day needs to be more than a day Alexandra Presta Bright water rushes across the depths of red canyons. Giant evergreen trees stretch high and fade into the sun. On mountaintops, the clean air tightens your lu... Read More...Opinion0 Comments9 views0 Collegian Newscast | April 20, 2021 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian Video0 Comments16 views0 Loan forgiveness isn’t just good for students Kyle Thompson Within the past few weeks, rumors emerged from the White House regarding student debt relief. It was even learned that President Biden was considering adding t... Read More...Opinion0 Comments21 views0 Vaccination rates increase in U.S. and Kentucky Anna Lowe The COVID-19 vaccine distribution rate is constantly increasing as Americans gain access to the vaccine.As the largest widespread vaccine campaign in... Read More...News0 Comments13 views0 NCAA men’s basketball championship game The Asbury Collegian Two powerhouse schools went head-to-head on April 5 in Indianapolis in the NCAA tournament final. Baylor came out on top against undefeated Gonzaga 86-70 in a ... Read More...Sports0 Comments18 views0 Eagle feature: Men’s and women’s tennis Leander Ridgeway The Asbury men’s and women’s tennis programs are having a stellar season — the men’s team with a win streak of six games giving them a 7-1 record and the women... Read More...Sports0 Comments10 views0 In the midst of despair, God shows up Alexandra Presta Pretend you are a 19-year-old Type One diabetic.Every day, around ten to twelve times, you prick your finger. Every three days, insulin pump sites ro... Read More...Opinion0 Comments5 views0 Passion behind impatience Alexandra Presta Patience isn’t normal practice. Our legs bounce when our coffee orders take too long. In class or business meetings, our eyes dart back to the clock. Fingers t... Read More...Opinion0 Comments11 views0 Collegian Newscast | April 13, 2021 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian Video0 Comments12 views0 Nike sues over music artist’s “Satan Shoes” The Asbury Collegian Nike has filed a lawsuit against MSCHF Product Studio, Inc. for trademark infringement due to the company’s partnership with musician Lil Nas X in producing a ... Read More...News0 Comments56 views0 Cancel culture or freedom The Asbury Collegian The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Collegian editorial board.How quickly we have gone from th... Read More...Opinion0 Comments284 views0 NBA trade deadline Leander Ridgeway The NBA just finished one of its seasonal holidays: the trade deadline. On March 25, multiple teams participated in changing their rosters as they prepare for ... Read More...Sports0 Comments117 views0 Stay the course of COVID safety Kyle Thompson These unprecedented times seem to be coming to a close. Vaccines are available, allowing municipalities and businesses to lift restrictions. Restaurants are re... Read More...Opinion0 Comments14 views0 Ever Given ship that caused Suez Canal blockage finally freed The Asbury Collegian After nearly a week, one of the world’s largest container ships, the Ever Given, has finally been freed after blocking a vital trade route consisting of over 1... Read More...News0 Comments290 views0 Purity culture series Alejandra Ahern Purity culture is a phenomenon many Chrisitians are quite familiar with — a movement that largely began in the 1990s has impacted a generation of people. In es... Read More...Features0 Comments158 views0 There’s a difference between “offensive” and “harmful” The Asbury Collegian The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Collegian editorial board.There’s been a lot of talks rece... Read More...Opinion1 Comment111 views0 Collegian Newscast | April 6, 2021 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian VideoVideo0 Comments9 views0 Colorado Grocery Store Shooting Shocks Nation The Asbury Collegian Police and Colorado residents are still trying to make sense of a recent shooting in a King Soopers grocery store.“We sit here once again surrounded ... Read More...News0 Comments59 views0 If we want to protect ourselves Alexandra Presta We aren’t thinking selfishly enough.No, I did not say that we aren’t being selfish, because we are. In the social media mainframe that we live in, ou... Read More...Opinion0 Comments34 views1 Collegian Newscast | March 30, 2021 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian VideoVideo0 Comments7 views0 Oscars offer historic diversity Kyle Thompson This year’s Oscar nominations have proven to be the most diverse in history.Steven Yeun, star of “Minari,” is the first Asian-American to be nominated in t... Read More...Opinion0 Comments24 views0 Why you don’t have to be a vegan or billionaire by the end of COVID-19 The Asbury Collegian Success has become the most sought-after concept in America.I like to connect success to the word “concept” instead of “task” or “action” because of ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments105 views1 Belmont unable to help kick off March Madness The Asbury Collegian With the start to the 2021 NCAA tournament and the bracket being released to the public on March 14, college basketball fans noticed that the Belmont Bruins fa... Read More...Sports0 Comments13 views0 One hundred wins for Andrews Leander Ridgeway Asbury men’s soccer head coach Ben Andrews reached 100 career wins as a coach on March 11 against the Midway Eagles.Entering his eleventh season as h... Read More...Sports0 Comments22 views0 NCAA March Madness underway Leander Ridgeway The NCAA tournament is being played in Indianapolis and will culminate in the championship game April 5.One of America’s most watched sporting events looks... Read More...Sports0 Comments3 views0 Italy faces another lockdown Anna Lowe Italy is now in another lockdown until April 6 in order to prevent COVID-19 cases.On March 15, the government imposed a lockdown in order to limit a curren... Read More...News0 Comments1305 views0 Academy Award nominees break records Anna Lowe This year’s Oscar nominations break records for both women and minorities.On March 15, this year’s Oscar nominations were announced by actress and pr... Read More...News0 Comments23 views0 An inside look at Asbury baseball Annie Brown Ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at Eagles baseball? Freshman player Kaden Dugle thought we needed it.The Asbury Baseball Network, a vlog-style c... Read More...Features0 Comments36 views1 States battle backlash for lifting mask mandates The Asbury Collegian As of now, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota and Texas have lifted mask mandates and are intending to reopen their economies as vaccinations for COVID-1... Read More...News0 Comments11 views0 It’s a good time to practice empathy Ethan Sirles We’ve all heard it before. Something along the lines of, “Be nice, you never know what someone’s going through.” Yes, it’s cliche. However, I think it’s a help... Read More...Opinion0 Comments20 views0 Collegian Newscast | March 23, 2021 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian VideoVideo0 Comments6 views0 Learning to accept love Macey Fix February, the home of Valentine’s Day, is the time we focus on love. Giving and receiving romantic, platonic and familial love is the topic of conversation thr... Read More...Opinion0 Comments246 views1 Esther Flint on Paris Semester Annie Brown You’ve gotten your Paris Semester acceptance letter. You’re probably feeling many different things right now: excitement, anticipation, and maybe even a little... Read More...Features0 Comments19 views0 Unusual majors at Asbury: Ben Okenge on exercise science Annie Brown We are all familiar with the popular majors to study at Asbury (if media communication doesn’t immediately come to mind, have you been living under a rock?). W... Read More...Features0 Comments21 views0 Eagle feature: Will McDonald Leander Ridgeway Asbury baseball’s pitcher Will McDonald, a senior, has built an impressive resume during his time here. The Shelbyville, Kentucky, native has already set a new... Read More...Sports0 Comments28 views1 NBA All-Star Weekend 2021 Leander Ridgeway NBA All-Star Weekend looked a little different this year but at least it happened. Instead of having a weekend filled with events prior to the March 7 game, NB... Read More...Sports0 Comments16 views0 Migrant children at the border continue to increase Anna Lowe More than 4,000 migrant children are in U.S. custody in border facilities between the United States and Mexico.The Biden administration is mobilizing... Read More...News0 Comments2 views0 CDC issues first set of guidelines for vaccinated individuals The Asbury Collegian After the start of the nation-wide distribution of vaccines, Americans are now getting vaccinated at the rate of nearly two million per day. The Centers for Di... Read More...News0 Comments600 views0 A reminder to uplift women The Asbury Collegian My first experience with sexism was when I was six years old. I joined a boys’ and girls’ soccer team. Though everyone on the team was the same age and had the... Read More...Opinion0 Comments67 views0 Senior art shows Alejandra Ahern The walk to a university library is often cluttered with intrusive thoughts. There are so many things to consider. What assignments deserve the highest priorit... Read More...Features0 Comments16 views0 That Oprah interview is more than just royal drama Kyle Thompson Oprah’s interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aired out a lot of the Royal Family’s dirty laundry. The lack of protection Meghan was given as a member ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments1214 views0 AstraZeneca vaccine suspended from some European countries Anna Lowe Some European countries are suspending the use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. The AstraZeneca formula was one of three options in Europe, but reports ... Read More...News0 Comments29 views0 “Minari” is American. Full stop. Kyle Thompson On Feb. 28, the Golden Globes finally announced its winners. This year’s Golden Globes was especially odd, from the scandal over the lack of Black members of t... Read More...Opinion0 Comments33 views0 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo slammed with another sexual harassment claim The Asbury Collegian New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, 63, a Democrat, is facing sexual assault claims from his former aides Charlotte Bennett, 25, Lindsey Boylan, 36 and now a new publi... Read More...News0 Comments27 views0 What this year’s CPAC said about the Republican party Kyle Thompson This year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) confirms both that the so-called “cult of Trump” seems to be dwindling and that the Republican part... Read More...Opinion0 Comments23 views0 Asbury basketball season ends Leander Ridgeway Asbury basketball ended in heartbreaking fashion for both the men’s and women’s teams, though the head coaches for each can now reflect on successful seasons.... Read More...Sports0 Comments18 views0 If Jesus cared Alexandra Presta What are you anxious about today?I didn’t ask if you have ever felt anxious. If we’re honest with ourselves, this past year revealed anxieties on top of an... Read More...Opinion0 Comments113 views5 Byrd makes history for women’s lacrosse Leander Ridgeway Senior attacker Ashley Byrd scored her 100th goal for the Lady Eagles lacrosse program against Life University on Feb. 27.The Evansville, Indiana native wa... Read More...Sports0 Comments113 views1 Chadwick Boseman continues to win posthumous awards Anna Lowe Chadwick Boseman has the potential to make history with posthumous Oscar nominations.Boseman, well-known for playing Marvel’s Black Panther, died in August... Read More...News0 Comments29 views0 Finding internships during the pandemic is a challenge Alejandra Ahern College years are full of small transitions from breaks to new semesters again and again. However, as with most everything else in our lives, the coronavirus p... Read More...Features0 Comments396 views0 Johnson Johnson distributes COVID-19 vaccine The Asbury Collegian The production of the Johnson Johnson single-shot vaccine has been taken over by pharmaceutical giant Merck and arrived for public use on March 2.Pre... Read More...News0 Comments28 views0 Collegian Newscast | March 9, 2021 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian VideoVideo0 Comments5 views0 We cannot continue to let politics get in the way of empathy Kyle Thompson When Texas was hit with the ice storm a few weeks ago, millions of Texans were left without power in weather that their architecture and electrical grid were n... Read More...Opinion0 Comments41 views0 COVID-19: Could herd immunity be possible? The Asbury Collegian The U.S. coronavirus death toll has reached over half a million merely one year after the pandemic’s steady entry into the country.In a recent analys... Read More...News0 Comments85 views0 Nomadland: A road trip movie for our time Kyle Thompson There is something extremely enticing about becoming a wanderer-nomad; the wide-open road, the independence and lack of responsibilities make us all yearn to p... Read More...Opinion0 Comments76 views0 Spill the Tea Alejandra Ahern The phrase “come spill the tea” has come to mean something along the lines of come “tell us how this thing really is” in colloquial terms. However, an Asbury e... Read More...Features0 Comments52 views0 McDonald, Haupt River States Conference Players of the Week Macey Fix Two Asbury baseball players are River States Conference Players of the week. Fifth year senior Will McDonald was named Pitcher of the Week and junior Paul Haup... Read More...Sports0 Comments16 views0 House of Representatives pass $1.9 trillion stimulus plan Anna Lowe Lawmakers are beginning to work on amendments for the proposal of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus plan to prepare it for the Senate. The House... Read More...News0 Comments41 views0 Manhattan district attorney receives access to Trump’s financial records Anna Lowe On Feb. 22, the Supreme Court rejected former President Donald J. Trump’s attempt to shield his financial records, allowing prosecutors in Manhattan to now acc... Read More...News0 Comments193 views0 Save space for later Alexandra Presta Why are we so obsessed with space?I do not mean the distance between your friends when you eat or the six feet required between you and strangers as ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments30 views1 Take No Prisoners: A modern play with timeless meaning Annie Brown During such unprecedented times, there are few opportunities for collective escapism. Never fear: “Take No Prisoners,” an original play written by Jim Shores, ... Read More...Features0 Comments61 views0 United Airlines flight 328 suffers mid-air engine failure The Asbury Collegian Boeing 777 airplanes are currently grounded and under investigation after a mid-air engine failure.United Airlines flight 328 embarked on a normal flight d... Read More...News0 Comments268 views0 Collegian Newscast | March 2, 2021 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian VideoVideo0 Comments6 views0 Dealing with college stress in the middle of a pandemic Annie Brown By the time you read this, we will officially be halfway through the semester. That means projects are due, midterm exams are underway and stress levels are hi... Read More...Features0 Comments84 views0 A global perspective in the Zoom era Alejandra Ahern While many of us have grown tired of Zoom, in some ways the platform has opened a world of new opportunities for engagement with people we would not normally h... Read More...News0 Comments16 views0 Shorthanded Lady Eagles stun Oakland City The Asbury Collegian The Asbury women’s basketball team is heading to the River States Conference semifinal Saturday following Wednesday’s improbable victory at the Luce Center aga... Read More...Sports0 Comments16 views0 COVID-19 positivity rate in Kentucky falls for the sixth week in a row Anna Lowe The COVID-19 positivity rate in Kentucky continues to fall.Last Sunday, Kentucky reported 979 new COVID cases, 731 less than last week. The positivity rate... Read More...News0 Comments191 views0 The minimum wage should get the hike it deserves Kyle Thompson When we look at the past 12 years, the minimum wage has not changed even though inflation has increased the value of the dollar by 23.99%. Even when considerin... Read More...Opinion0 Comments10 views0 Nestlé releases new vegan KitKat Anna Lowe This year, Nestlé is releasing a vegan version of its fan-favorite candy the KitKat. The new arrival is called KitKat V and will be released in many countries ... Read More...News0 Comments228 views0 R.I.P. snow days Alexandra Presta Do you remember being in elementary school during the winter season? We wore coats that swallowed us whole and boots that clunked with every step. At night pra... Read More...Opinion0 Comments21 views1 Finding good in the past year Ethan Sirles I think we can all agree that 2020 and 2021 have not been ideal. Some would even argue that the past 12 months have been some of the worst of their lives. We h... Read More...Opinion0 Comments21 views0 Asbury softball opens season Macey Fix The Asbury University softball team is finally back on the field.After facing multiple game cancellations due to weather, the Eagles traveled to Will... Read More...Sports0 Comments10 views0 Collegian Newscast | February 23, 2021 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian VideoVideo0 Comments5 views1 Awards season is having an odd, yet historical year Kyle Thompson Many people believe that the movie industry had nothing going on during the pandemic, what with physical theaters being closed down and the Oscars being pushed... Read More...Opinion0 Comments20 views0 COVID-19 cases decrease while U.K. coronavirus variant disseminates throughout America The Asbury Collegian The U.S. recently recorded the fewest daily COVID-19 cases in the past three months.During the first week of February, a seven-day average of 119,000 new c... Read More...News0 Comments271 views0 Biden signs executive orders on COVID-19 relief plan and minimum wage bump The Asbury Collegian President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan is currently being sanctioned by Congress as an additional $1,400 has been added for individuals affec... Read More...News0 Comments76 views0 Women’s swim team wins AAC championship, men runners up Macey Fix The women’s swim team is the Appalachian Athletic Conference champion for the second year in a row.The Eagles bested Milligan by twelve points despit... Read More...Sports0 Comments29 views0 Engaging Black History Alejandra Ahern We are more than halfway through Black History Month. According to the Library of Congress, Black History Month has been a federally recognized period of comme... Read More...Opinion0 Comments98 views0 We need to change how we approach healthcare Macey Fix I’ve spent a significant amount of time in hospitals and at urgent care in the past week. Without disclosing too much personal information, I’ve been by the si... Read More...Opinion0 Comments39 views0 The Faithful Class announces Junior Senior theme of “Maskquerade” Anna Lowe On March 6, juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to experience Junior Senior, with the theme of “Maskquerade.”The Faithful Class cabinet is finish... Read More...News0 Comments36 views0 Lunar New Year festivities Alejandra Ahern Red decorations, gold lettering, aromatic food and melodies of the Far East all indicate that festivities are about to begin.On Friday, Feb. 19 from ... Read More...Features0 Comments39 views0 President Trump acquitted Anna Lowe On Feb. 13, former President Donald Trump was acquitted in his second impeachment trial.The Senate needed a two-thirds vote in order to convict Trump, and ... Read More...News0 Comments32 views0 The importance of Black History Month to me The Asbury Collegian “Why do we need a Black History Month?”This is a question that is asked every February. This is a question that should not be asked as frequently as ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments562 views5 Enjoying your snow day Annie Brown Winter is in full-swing. Unlike the rarer, milder snow days during the fall semester, spring semester snow days turn into blizzards and, occasionally, ice stor... Read More...Features0 Comments17 views0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat Kansas City Chiefs Anna Lowe The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 last Sunday in the Super Bowl LV.Tom Brady, the quarterback for Tampa Bay, led the team to it... Read More...News0 Comments31 views0 Is love dead? Thoughts on Valentine’s Day at Asbury Annie Brown It’s midwinter. To counter the dreary, gray Kentucky days, pink and red hues are to be found all over campus in celebration of Valentine’s Day. To those for wh... Read More...Features0 Comments45 views0 Who is in your driver’s seat? Alexandra Presta You're in the driver's seat.Hands grip the steering wheel so tight your knuckles turn white, your jaw locked in place. Rain pours as you drive down a... Read More...Opinion1 Comment81 views1 McDonald breaks record, Eagles victorious Macey Fix Senior Will McDonald is the all-time wins leader in Asbury baseball history after the team defeated Toccoa Falls on Feb. 5.The Asbury Eagles attended the S... Read More...Sports0 Comments26 views0 SIP the Hiccup work together to honor civil rights activists Anna Lowe Students can look forward to honoring a new civil rights activist through a new Hiccup drink on Feb. 22. The Hiccup and Student Intercultural Programs are work... Read More...News0 Comments19 views0 Putting Wall Street in the hands of the people Kyle Thompson On Jan. 29, the Internet went insane. Reddit was bankrupting hedge funds by investing in GameStop? Like 99% of people during this time, I was wildly uninformed... Read More...Opinion0 Comments29 views0 GameStop shares steadily decline after power struggle between Reddit and short sellers The Asbury Collegian On Feb. 2, GameStop’s (GME) skyrocketed share investments plummeted after Interactive Brokers restricted shareholder trading.GME, which was up over 1,700% ... Read More...News0 Comments141 views0 Unusual and forgettable season for the Kentucky Wildcats Leander Ridgeway The basketball community has always been used to Kentucky being one of the top teams in the nation with one of the best recruiting classes every season. This y... Read More...Sports0 Comments44 views0 Collegian Newscast | February 9, 2021 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian VideoVideo0 Comments5 views0 Our nation’s hope rests in the arts Kyle Thompson One of the highlights of this past presidential inauguration was a reading by the first United States Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman. She read a poem entit... Read More...Opinion0 Comments16 views0 A Splash of Color Alejandra Ahern Friday nights can feel like they come out of nowhere. Often throughout the week, students are so focused on completing the next assignment or task on their to-... Read More...Features0 Comments10 views0 Bipartisan COVID-19 discussion leads to no compromise Anna Lowe On Monday evening, Feb. 1, President Joe Biden met with 10 Republican senators about his COVID-19 relief proposal. A compromise is not in sight.Biden... Read More...News0 Comments4 views0 Just listen and leave out the drama Alexandra Presta Imagine you are in a white Mercedes. Street lamps illuminate the winding road, contrasting against the dark sky above your head. Your hands barely grip the ste... Read More...Opinion0 Comments24 views0 Asbury dining hall additions for spring semester The Asbury Collegian You asked for it and the food service staff has answered.Asbury’s dining services has incorporated new additions and enhancements that meet the needs of al... Read More...News0 Comments60 views0 FEMA plan awaits approval from the Pentagon Anna Lowe President Joseph Biden requests to enlist the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help with COVID-19 vaccine distribution.Biden released a plan on... Read More...News0 Comments55 views0 NFL Superbowl LV: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Leander Ridgeway It’s that time of year! Time for one of the greatest spectacles on the sporting calendar — the Super Bowl.The NFC champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and t... Read More...Sports0 Comments15 views0 How is Asbury spending its Eagle Days? Annie Brown Spring semester is looking a little different this year. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to surge, Asbury’s spring break has been replaced with several E... Read More...Features0 Comments25 views0 One Night In Miami: A win for Black culture and a glimpse into the Black experience The Asbury Collegian The film adaptation of “One Night in Miami” reimagines Feb. 25, 1964, when Cassius Clay, Sam Cooke, Jim Brown and Malcom X talk about their reality of being pr... Read More...Opinion0 Comments18 views0 Who will we turn to when the pseudo-euphoria dies? The Asbury Collegian Dough. Sauce. Toppings. Oven. Box.That is the typical routine for Daniel Donald when working his shift at Main Street Pizzeria Creamery in... Read More...Features0 Comments31 views0 Demarion Johnson on surviving quarantine Annie Brown Amid our daily routines and lives, a pandemic still looms. Though masks have become “en vogue,” protective shields normal, “Zoom” a household word and six-foot... Read More...Features0 Comments23 views0 A painting legend lives on Alejandra Ahern A permed Afro, content smile and cheerful voice are perhaps some of the most memorable features of the iconic American painter Bob Ross.“Bob Ross kin... Read More...Features0 Comments13 views0 President Biden shouldn’t get a rubber stamp The Asbury Collegian On Jan. 20, 2021, Joe Biden took the oath of office as the 46th President of the United States. Despite predictions of violence, the festivities were com... Read More...Opinion1 Comment52 views0 If you liked The Goonies, you’ll love this movie Alexandra Presta “Ohana means family,” a little blue alien named Stitch once said. “Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.”Now, the term is being used in a simi... Read More...Opinion0 Comments107 views0 Asbury HICCUP reopens after two weeks Annie Brown Students and faculty alike are rejoicing as the Asbury HICCUP, campus’s favorite spot for coffee and conversation, re-opens after a two-week shutdown due to CO... Read More...Features0 Comments14 views0 Joe Biden’s inaugural address: A way forward? The Asbury Collegian As I sat watching the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden as the 46th President of the United States, I reflected on the unique importance of the inaugural address... Read More...Opinion0 Comments21 views0 Asbury men’s basketball mid-season recap Leander Ridgeway The Asbury’s men’s basketball team is making significant waves in the River States Conference with its 11-3 record as the Eagles reach the middle of the season... Read More...Sports0 Comments13 views0 Three new COVID-19 variants begin to spread Anna Lowe The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced three new COVID-19 variants spreading across the world.The first variant is called B.1.1.7. ... Read More...News0 Comments91 views0 COVID-19 deaths surpass 400,000 Anna Lowe COVID-19 continues to strengthen its hold on the United States. Total deaths from the virus are over 400,000 and counting.As of Jan. 24, the Centers ... Read More...News0 Comments19 views0 Biden sworn in as president The Asbury Collegian On Jan. 20, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.The inauguration took place on the steps of the U.S. Capitol despite re... Read More...News0 Comments11 views0 It is OK to say no Ethan Sirles Our long winter’s nap was not what I expected. I thought our extended Christmas break was going to be incredibly rejuvenating, ease a lot of nerves and get me ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments34 views0 Will Eagle Days really help? The Asbury Collegian There is no better feeling as a college student than knowing you do not have to set an alarm for the following morning, or even get out of bed at all for that ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments50 views0 We can’t just expect 2021 to be better Kyle Thompson We’ve all heard the jokes and seen the tweets: “2020 is bad, 2021 will be so much better.” “Glad we’re out of 2020.” “2021 is gonna be so great.” People hit th... Read More...Opinion0 Comments19 views0 A divided nation can agree on one thing: We need change Macey Fix At this moment, the future of our country looks bleak. It is difficult to be hopeful in this time of great unrest. Different information is coming at us from e... Read More...Opinion0 Comments22 views0 Asbury students required to sign COVID-19 covenant Anna Lowe This semester, Asbury students received a COVID-19 covenant that contains guidelines to follow as an Asbury student.Students are required to sign the coven... Read More...News0 Comments59 views0 A new race to run Abigail Peklo Senior cross country captain Justin Spoon and I sat down in the Air90 station in early September to do a pre-season interview. We chatted about his beginnings ... Read More...Sports0 Comments37 views0 Remembrance and responsibility Alejandra Ahern Every January, just after students arrive back on campus and have started to settle into their new schedules for the spring semester, a seemingly expected holi... Read More...Features0 Comments32 views1 Articles of impeachment drawn against President Trump The Asbury Collegian Following the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, House Democrats introduced the articles of impeachment against former President Donald J. Trump for allege... Read More...News0 Comments25 views0 Playing through a pandemic Leander Ridgeway 2020 was a year of the unexpected. With the unknown of sports continuing to play, professional teams found a way. Coming into the new year, professional sports... Read More...Sports0 Comments5 views0 The fashion edit: 5 trends for Winter 2021 Annie Brown It’s a new year and a new semester, and that means it’s out with the old and in with the new for your winter wardrobe. Unsure where to start when doing a littl... Read More...Features0 Comments371 views0 Wilmore welcomes new local pizza shop The Asbury Collegian Smoke fills the air of your minimalist one-bedroom apartment. You look up in immediate realization and horror as you remember the baked ziti cooking to a crisp... Read More...News0 Comments584 views2 Kentucky COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan The Asbury Collegian The FDA gave the green light to Pfizer and Moderna to begin the distribution of vaccines across the nation. Each state received a limited amount of vaccines to... Read More...News1 Comment589 views0 Real Talk: LSA Edition Alejandra Ahern Asbury’s Office of Intercultural Life often seeks to help facilitate programming that engages Asbury students in difficult conversations related to race and cu... Read More...Features0 Comments38 views0 Asbury’s cross country conference meet: A fan, a first-place finish and a freshman Abigail Peklo A familiar face on the course for Asbury became a fan at this year’s River States Conference cross country meet. Senior Justin Spoon was recovering from surger... Read More...Sports0 Comments45 views0 Christmas music can wait its turn Kyle Thompson Not again. You walk into the mall, ready to get traditional autumnal decorations or some nice fall-leaf colored clothes, but instead of finding the trappings o... Read More...Opinion0 Comments19 views0 Asbury starts construction of new STEM building The Asbury Collegian Asbury University has begun construction of its 53,000-square-foot Collaborative Learning Center that the university calls "a 21st century academic facility th... Read More...News0 Comments130 views0 We need Christmas music — even before Thanksgiving Alexandra Presta Imagine it’s the day after Halloween. Exhaustion aches your bones as you force yourself out of bed and your eyes squint to catch the time on your phone. At the... Read More...Opinion0 Comments31 views0 Asbury men’s basketball: A new season and a fresh start Leander Ridgeway The Eagles’ season is underway and it is off to a hot start.The Eagles are 2-0 start after defeating Johnson University in Asbury’s home opener and C... Read More...News0 Comments47 views0 How to get through the rest of the semester Annie Brown Feeling extra stressed this semester? It could be because you are.Along with the typical end-of-semester list as long as our arms, we’re also still g... Read More...Features0 Comments23 views0 Jessamine County cases on the rise before holiday season Anna Lowe With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the nation, Jessamine County is no exception.On Oct. 19, Jessamine County was counted as a red zone, according... Read More...News0 Comments341 views0 The election: What comes next? Anna Lowe On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Associated Press declared former vice president Joe Biden the winner of the United States presidential election. But what comes next?The Lady Eagles are 1-1 with a loss to University of the Cumberlands and... Read More...Sports0 Comments21 views0 Asbury University announces changes to spring semester schedule The Asbury Collegian Due to COVID-19’s impact on Asbury University’s students and faculty, Asbury has made minor changes to the spring semester’s schedule.“We will continue to ... Read More...News0 Comments278 views0 Make your Christmas break do its job Kyle Thompson We are nearing the end of the first full semester of COVID-adapted schooling. We have struggled through masks, kept ourselves distanced and washed our hands th... Read More...Opinion0 Comments18 views0 ASC Update: Nov. 12 meeting The Asbury Collegian Staff report, courtesy of ASC minutes.Asbury Student Congress (ASC) is a student-led body representing different clubs, organizations and academic groups o... Read More...News0 Comments24 views0 Last man standing: Steelers still the only undefeated team in NFL Abigail Peklo The Pittsburgh Steelers remain the NFL’s only undefeated team. The Steelers are now 8-0 after beating the Cowboys on Sunday.Since 2018, the team has ... Read More...Sports0 Comments385 views0 Coronavirus Sports Climate: Lacrosse Abigail Peklo The robber, COVID-19, did not leave anything untaken or untouched as it ransacked spring 2020 worldwide. Asbury University was no exception, nor was its athlet... Read More...Sports0 Comments30 views0 FNL provides entertainment tonight and tomorrow night Anna Lowe Asbury students are encouraged to begin to wind down their semester tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. with the biannual student-run production of Friday Night ... Read More...News0 Comments26 views0 Voter Fraud? Analysis with Jesse Green and Hailey Small Annie Brown Tuesday, Nov. 3, was just the beginning. Saturday, the media declared the presidential race over, with former vice president Joe Biden and his running mate Kam... Read More...Features0 Comments36 views0 Fun stuff for break Alejandra Ahern For some students, this may have felt like the semester that would never end. Due to concerns related to COVID-19, the academic calendar was altered, and thus ... Read More...Features0 Comments13 views0 Adopting a positive mindset The Asbury Collegian Do you know those mornings? The days you wake up too late, whether it be for class, practice or another meeting? The triggering sound of your alarm causes you ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments59 views0 Still awaiting presidential results, McConnell victorious Macey Fix The victor of the 2020 presidential race remains unclear due to the large number of absentee ballots to be counted. The race between President Donald Trump and... Read More...News0 Comments22 views0 The Embrace conference Alejandra Ahern On Nov. 10 and 11, Asbury University will be hosting its third annual Embrace Conference. The Embrace Conference’s theme this year is Unified: Christians and r... Read More...Features0 Comments62 views0 Coronavirus Sports Climate: Cheerleading Abigail Peklo The pompoms are back in action for this basketball season, but not as regularly as a typical year would allow. The limited games for the basketball teams means... Read More...Sports0 Comments29 views0 Biblical Gender Equality Club presents “Learning from Both Sides: Life Lived Out Faithfully as Complementarian and Egalitarians” Anna Lowe Biblical Gender Equality Club encourages students to attend its Learning from Both Sides event in the Student Center on Nov. 9.The event will have tw... Read More...News0 Comments53 views0 United States hits unsettling new record for COVID-19 cases The Asbury Collegian The United States reached a new record-high of daily coronavirus cases consecutively on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24, amounting to more than 83,000 reported cases per d... Read More...News0 Comments50 views0 Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice The Asbury Collegian On the morning of Oct. 27, President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett was officially sworn into a life-long appointment as a U.S. Supreme Court ... Read More...News0 Comments27 views0 Asbury men’s basketball season preview Leander Ridgeway As fall sports comes to an end, the start of winter sports is now upon us. That means it’s time for basketball!The Asbury men’s basketball team is preparin... Read More...Sports0 Comments27 views0 Mockingbird Annie Brown Student-run plays have always been the standard at Asbury University. One of this year’s productions, “Mockingbird,” directed by senior Morgan Owen, is about a... Read More...Features0 Comments25 views0 We need to exit this election in a posture of reconciliation Kyle Thompson I don’t need to tell you how divisive this election has been. Rallies have been organized, protests have been held and elections have come with its divisions. ... Read More...Opinion1 Comment28 views0 Election Night Promo The Asbury Collegian The Collegian will be broadcasting an Election Night Newscast at 8 PM EST on Facebook Live.... Read More...Collegian VideoVideo0 Comments40 views0 The Caf Chronicles: Gluten and dairy-free options Annie Brown Ever wondered what options you have at the cafeteria? Need to be gluten or dairy free? Food Service Director Tina Miller informs the Asbury study body about wh... Read More...Features0 Comments51 views0 Trump Tower acrobat escapes from ambulance The Asbury Collegian A 31-year-old man, believed to be the acrobat who dangled from Trump Tower in the hope of speaking to the president, is in police custody in Chicago after jump... Read More...News0 Comments182 views0 Absentee ballots found in Jefferson County dumpster The Asbury Collegian If there was ever a year for high voter anxiety, it would be 2020. It doesn’t help that this month, 112 absentee ballots were found by a construction contracto... Read More...News0 Comments89 views0 Coronavirus Sports Climate: Baseball Abigail Peklo This pandemic has done nothing to deter the Asbury baseball team from sticking to its routine.“There is still a conference title and a national title... Read More...Sports0 Comments16 views0 Intercultural WHAM Alejandra Ahern WHAM (Worship Him At Midnight) is a major recurring event that takes place on Asbury’s campus. This worship service includes music, prayer, and testimony all f... Read More...Features0 Comments31 views0 Spooky Stuce costume competition Anna Lowe Asbury’s Student Activities Cabinet encourages students to attend the Spooky Stuce tomorrow night in the Student Center.From 8-10 p.m. on Halloween, ... Read More...News0 Comments13 views0 We need to ensure a fair election Kyle Thompson Bolivia seemed to be facing a problem we Americans know all too well. COVID-19 took over 8,000 lives, according to the Associated Press, and no policies would ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments10 views0 Halloween, a time for masks Alejandra Ahern Halloween is here but COVID remains. You may have been wondering how you could possibly reconcile these two pieces of information and allow yourself to celebra... Read More...Features0 Comments15 views0 Love and Monsters: the perfect COVID-19 Halloween movie Alexandra Presta International lockdowns. Emergency mandates forbidding outside ventures. Monsters running amok on the surface, disease everywhere. Small spaces stuck with the ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments89 views0 One act plays now have free live stream links Anna Lowe The Asbury community has the opportunity to live stream the Theater and Cinema Performance department’s one act plays tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m.... Read More...News0 Comments12 views0 Lunch kiosks merged into one The Asbury Collegian The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of campus life, perhaps most notably food — how to get it, where to eat it and so on.In August, Dining Serv... Read More...News0 Comments14 views0 As much as you love Asbury, you need to be prepared to leave it Ethan Sirles Asbury is a wonderful place. At this school, I have discovered what I want to do for the rest of my life, received unbeatable experience in my field and, most ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments31 views0 Athletes and finances Leander Ridgeway Professional athletes sign multi-million-dollar contracts when they enter their respective leagues. The hardest part about signing these deals is maintaining e... Read More...Sports0 Comments36 views0 Two thefts on campus Macey Fix Security is reminding the campus community to secure their cars, offices and living spaces following two thefts on campus.Director of Safety and Secu... Read More...News0 Comments31 views0 Who is Just a Girl? Macey Fix Men at Asbury are receiving strange letters through CPO from an anonymous girl. The letters, which come in brightly colored envelopes, are signed by the now in... Read More...News0 Comments57 views0 NBA 2019-2020 season wrap-up Leander Ridgeway The NBA finished its 2019-2020 season with the Los Angeles Lakers winning the championship over the Miami Heat in early October.All NBA activit... Read More...Sports0 Comments40 views0 In the eye of Visionaries: Virtual commencement Annie Brown Picture this: You’re a senior at Asbury. You’ve got your group of friends, and you’re ready to graduate and move on to the next big thing in your life. All of ... Read More...Features0 Comments16 views0 Sean Feucht hosts “worship protests” Anna Lowe A “worship protest” is currently under investigation due to the lack of wearing masks and social distancing precautions.On Sunday, Oct. 11, in Nashville, T... Read More...News0 Comments134 views0 Civil discourse in a climate of rage Alejandra Ahern We are in the midst of an election year and evidence is everywhere. In recent years, political polarization has seen an all-time high. This election cycle, agg... Read More...Features0 Comments38 views0 “3 plays — 1 show — 6 nights” performances begin this week Anna Lowe Students are now able to purchase tickets for Asbury’s upcoming “3 plays — 1 show — 6 nights.” The Asbury Theatre Department is preparing for their upcoming pr... Read More...News0 Comments26 views0 Mitch McConnell has no empathy for Kentuckians Kyle Thompson The opinions expressed are the writer’s and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Collegian editorial board or the university.We’ve all seen the ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments40 views0 Coronavirus Sports Climate: Men’s and women’s tennis Abigail Peklo Asbury’s men’s and women’s tennis teams are a recognizable bunch, not just at this university, but in the River States Conference and nationally. The women’s t... Read More...Sports0 Comments22 views0 Read before you tweet The Asbury Collegian Twitter can be a scary place.Among armies of inaccuracies, a general lack of intellectual honesty and the constant barrage of opinions, it can be eas... Read More...Opinion0 Comments14 views0 Asking for help is not a sign of weakness Macey Fix There’s one thing everyone can agree on: this year has been difficult. With the outbreak of a pandemic, raging wildfires, civil unrest and a tumultuous campaig... Read More...Opinion0 Comments15 views0 ASC Update: Oct. 13 meeting The Asbury Collegian Staff report, courtesy of ASC minutes.Asbury Student Congress (ASC) is a student-led body representing different clubs, organizations and academic groups o... Read More...News0 Comments13 views0 We need to globally fund the arts Alexandra Presta Rethink. Reskill. Reboot.That’s what the latest campaign in the United Kingdom declared. The goal was to get more young citizens into the technologic... Read More...Opinion0 Comments35 views0 Midnight Centennial mystery solved Macey Fix October is home to strangeness; dubbed “spooky season,” the month is full of oddities and mysteries, and Asbury’s campus is not an exception. Posters advertisi... Read More...Features0 Comments91 views0 Beautiful things The Asbury Collegian I looked up. Looming above me was the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The air was thick, the room was packed, but the ceiling was free from the pressing crowd. ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments61 views0 Petition calls for chapel changes, counter petition released Macey Fix A group of Asbury students is seeking changes in chapel, which prompted them to write and release a petition.The petition, titled “To Preserve the In... Read More...News0 Comments105 views0 A new “Doc” in Philly Leander Ridgeway Doc Rivers has agreed to a five-year deal to become the Philadelphia 76ers next coach. After an underperforming 4-0 loss to the Boston Celtics in this year’s p... Read More...Sports0 Comments43 views0 The Trial of the Chicago Seven: Blurring lines between the past and present Alexandra Presta Civil rights movements. Police brutality. Fights against the United States government.These phrases can be used to describe part of what living in 20... Read More...Opinion0 Comments58 views0 Student Intercultural Programs You-nited campaign Breana Staten Amidst this time of division, isolation, injustice, and polarization, unity is a word that is frequently circulated. In theory, unity sounds great, but executi... Read More...Features0 Comments13 views0 Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Family Subject to Quarantine After Coronavirus Exposure The Asbury Collegian Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and his family are currently in quarantine due to their potential exposure to a security team member who tested positive for COVID-1... Read More...News0 Comments3 views0 Asbury Review announces their theme and schedule this year The Asbury Collegian The Asbury Review is an annual student publication celebrating the creative expressions of our campus. It is an art and literary magazine combining the written... Read More...News0 Comments12 views0 Alumni Profile: Kyle Key and Keymaster Games Annie Brown Have you ever wondered what to do with a degree in art? For Kyle Key ’07, founder of Keymaster Games, the degree has proved to be invaluable.Key, a t... Read More...Features0 Comments34 views0 We’re all tired, but we still have to care Alexandra Presta The presidential election is a little less than three weeks away.Most voter registration deadlines have passed, and the rest are coming up soon. Abse... Read More...Opinion0 Comments7 views0 Breonna Taylor reminds us that life is sacred The Asbury Collegian A Kentucky grand jury convened to investigate the Breonna Taylor case indicted former Louisville police officer Brett Hankinson on three counts of wanton endan... Read More...Opinion0 Comments50 views1 Experimental drug shows promise as COVID-19 vaccine Anna Lowe Thanks to an experimental drug, President Donald Trump says he is now “immune” to COVID-19.Last week, Trump spent three days in Walter Reed Military Medica... Read More...News0 Comments20 views0 Coronavirus Sports Climate: Mens and womens golf Abigail Peklo As fall weather approaches and the sun begins to hide more, the Asbury men and women’s golf teams are trying to find the bright side.The teams have f... Read More...Sports0 Comments14 views0 Reviewing the detective you’ve never heard of Alexandra Presta Who is the greatest detective to have ever been written?Nancy Drew might come to mind as a bright American investigator from author Carolyn Keene. Or... Read More...Opinion0 Comments50 views0 Coronavirus Sports Climate: Womens basketball Abigail Peklo One day at a time is how the Asbury Lady Eagles basketball team is handling this COVID-19 season.Seniors Autumn Herriford and Sarah King said the unc... Read More...Sports0 Comments15 views0 Maybe compromising in this election isn’t such a bad idea Kyle Thompson The opinions expressed by the writer are his own and do not necessarily represent those of the editorial board or the Collegian staff.Our two presidential ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments21 views0 Temperature drops increase challenges for socialization during a pandemic Alejandra Ahern October is rolling in and the temperatures in recent weeks have reflected the seasonal change. Pumpkin everything is here and here to stay, at least until Nov.... Read More...Features0 Comments12 views0 Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to take empty Supreme Court seat Anna Lowe Republican senators are looking to swiftly confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court. In a 20-minute Rose Garden ceremony... Read More...News0 Comments25 views0 Bethany Hamilton named RSC Runner of Week Leander Ridgeway BAsbury women's cross-country senior Bethany Hamilton was awarded the title of River States Conference runner of the week. She posted a 20:44:33 to secure the ... Read More...Sports0 Comments38 views0 New York Times releases Trump’s tax return data Anna Lowe On Sept. 27, The New York Times published an article stating the president paid $750 in federal income taxes the year he won the presidency, as well as his fir... Read More...News1 Comment83 views0 Student Governance Association hosts panel on shame and vulnerability Macey Fix Asbury Student Congress (ASC) and the Executive Cabinet (EC) are hosting conversations regarding mental health. The first event in this series was the Vulnerab... Read More...News0 Comments32 views0 Asbury holds day of prayer and rest Macey Fix Asbury University held a “day of prayer and rest” on Tuesday, Sept. 29.In a statement released by the university, President Kevin J. Brown said that the da... Read More...News0 Comments17 views0 NBA Finals: Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers Leander Ridgeway The NBA Eastern Conference champions, Miami Heat and the Western Conference champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, are facing off in this year's NBA Finals.... Read More...Sports0 Comments14 views0 COVID-19 campus update: A talk with President Kevin Brown Annie Brown The semester is officially at midterm. As students frantically prepare projects, study for tests and continue with their daily lives and busy schedules, COVID-... Read More...Features0 Comments16 views0 An unusual season for the WNBA Abigail Peklo The postponement of the 2020 WNBA season came in April as the world grappled with COVID-19. In June, an adjusted season was set. There were many new regu... Read More...Sports0 Comments5 views0 There’s no good reason not to wear a mask The Asbury Collegian Picture this.You’re in an everyday grocery store aisle, more specifically, the canned vegetable section. Out of the corner of your eye, you spo... Read More...Opinion0 Comments218 views0 Fall things to do on-campus: COVID edition Annie Brown We’re nearly halfway through our socially-distanced, mask-wearing and hand-washing semester, and as classes are starting to get difficult and fall is in full s... Read More...Features0 Comments18 views0 CDC removes “draft” version of COVID-19 recommendations Anna Lowe The way COVID-19 spreads remains a confusing and unknown topic for all.On Monday, Sept. 21, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dele... Read More...News0 Comments24 views0 Two’s company, three’s a (political) party Ethan Sirles It is easy to look at this election as the next disaster in the long line of disasters this year has brought with it. However, Americans have a chance to use t... Read More...Opinion0 Comments37 views0 The 2020 Emmys: An important, albeit messy year for the awards show Kyle Thompson This year’s Emmy Awards was definitely one of the most interesting awards shows of the season. Jimmy Kimmel caught an envelope on fire, all of the nominees ess... Read More...Opinion0 Comments11 views0 Senior art show: Who(se) You Are Alejandra Ahern Art is one of the purest forms of human expression. Many people turn to the arts to process their experiences.Asbury’s art program helps students cul... Read More...Features0 Comments33 views0 Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies, leaving vacant SCOTUS seat Macey Fix President Donald Trump has nominated Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacant Supreme Court seat left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died Sept. 18.Ginsburg... Read More...News0 Comments3 views0 The Kingdom of God is not a country The Asbury Collegian I grew up in a former Soviet country with a corrupt government. I have a vivid memory as a kid of watching a local man slip a bribe to an officer while at an a... Read More...Opinion0 Comments326 views0 National Tutoring Week: Celebrating the unsung heroes of academia Macey Fix Some jobs on campus are recognizable. Every Asbury student is familiar with the baristas pulling espresso shots at the HICCUP, the circulation desk workers hel... Read More...Features0 Comments68 views0 Coronavirus Sports Climate: Men’s basketball Abigail Peklo The Asbury men’s basketball team has been grinding since the first day of school. And unless there is a major spike in COVID-19 cases, it appears the season wi... Read More...Sports0 Comments7 views0 Theatre department takes on “It’s a Wonderful Life” Anna Lowe The theatre department is working through COVID-19 obstacles in order to produce a radio show. This week, 15 students from a variety of majors are in and out o... Read More...News0 Comments52 views0 Mental health and college athletes Leander Ridgeway Thirty-three percent of college athletes face mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. Of these athletes, only 10% will seek help, according to At... Read More...Sports0 Comments95 views0 Campus Pulse: What was the last movie you saw in theaters? The Asbury Collegian “Um, the last movie I saw in theaters was … Knives Out.”Gabby Long, Appointed Class“Dude, I can’t even remember. I think … well, it... Read More...Campus Pulse0 Comments26 views0 Mental health matters Alexandra Presta According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), nearly one in five adults — or 46.6 million — lived with a mental illness in the United States in ... Read More...Opinion1 Comment61 views0 The NFL is up and running Leander Ridgeway If there is one sport that a pandemic won’t stop, it’s professional football; though, just like everyone else, the NFL is dealing with new COVID-19 protocols.... Read More...Sports0 Comments7 views0 Signs of life found on Venus Anna Lowe There might be life on Venus.On Sept. 14, Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists announced there are potential signs of life on Venus. Using two ... Read More...News0 Comments537 views0 Coronavirus Sports Climate: Men’s and women’s swimming Abigail Peklo As the third week of practice comes to a close for Asbury’s men’s and women’s swim teams, the teams continue to work toward a season filled with uncertainty. S... Read More...Sports0 Comments13 views0 Nobel Peace Prize: Is President Trump deserving? Alexandra Presta On Dec. 10, 1896, in Sanremo, Italy, Alfred Nobel died and left behind a fortune of about $3.5 million.But instead of passing it onto his family, Nobel dec... Read More...Opinion0 Comments23 views0 TAG fosters belonging on campus Alejandra Ahern “Belonging” is a word often uttered on Asbury’s campus. Many chapel speakers address the subject, as Jeannie Banter, Assistant Director of Spiritual Life, did ... Read More...Features0 Comments15 views0 Alumni Profile: James Torell ‘11 on the front lines of a pandemic Annie Brown “Start Here, Impact the World” is Asbury University’s tagline, but how exactly are alumni impacting the world, especially in these unprecedented times? For Jam... Read More...Features0 Comments85 views0 Lewis Hamilton reminds us to speak out, again Kyle Thompson On Sunday, Sept. 13, Formula One race car driver Lewis Hamilton got into hot water with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) because of a shirt ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments10 views0 Wildfires continue to rage across the West Anna Lowe Wildfires continue to rage across the West.As of Sept. 21, wildfires were actively being fought by 19,000 firefighters in California, according to CA... Read More...News0 Comments13 views0 Indictment announced in Breonna Taylor case The Asbury Collegian Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced Wednesday that a grand jury indicted one former Louisville police detective in connection with the shooting ... Read More...News0 Comments18 views0 Joining a fight that is not your own Macey Fix I spent roughly five months at home in isolation this summer. Although I didn’t particularly enjoy spending months in my childhood bedroom, the time was extrem... Read More...Opinion0 Comments25 views1 Naomi Osaka wins 2020 US Open Leander Ridgeway “I thought it would be very embarrassing to lose in under an hour,” said Naomi Osaka, who regrouped and came back to win two straight sets and capture her seco... Read More...Sports0 Comments13 views0 Introducing the Executive Cabinet Annie Brown Another academic year is upon us, and with that, a new Executive Cabinet graces the executive offices in the STUCE. Read below to learn a little more about you... Read More...Features0 Comments35 views0 ASC Update: Sept. 15 meeting Macey Fix Asbury Student Congress (ASC) meetings have begun for the 2020-2021 academic year.The first meeting was held on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, and was called to ... Read More...News0 Comments14 views0 Movie theaters are safe if we follow the rules The Asbury Collegian Life is not a movie.It may have felt like one the past few months, but at least in a movie, the protagonist would have already conquered the coronavi... Read More...Opinion0 Comments43 views0 College football is back Leander Ridgeway After a long summer filled with uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the prospect of having a football season seemed remote.But NCAA football has retu... Read More...Sports0 Comments24 views0 Voting: A civic duty and a necessity Alexandra Presta The United States presidential election is adding to the tension of an already tense 2020. Yet, I encourage you to not let the divisiveness in the country keep... Read More...Opinion0 Comments50 views0 U.S. colleges’ fight for control of COVID-19 The Asbury Collegian With over 6 million COVID-19 cases and counting across the country, stories pour in of colleges counting COVID-19 cases in the hundreds in the span of just a f... Read More...News0 Comments9 views0 Spectator sports in a COVID-19 world Abigail Peklo Many campus events have been canceled or moved to different spaces because of COVID-19 restrictions, but the River States Conference has given the go-ahead... Read More...News0 Comments73 views0 Climate change: Not a partisan issue Kyle Thompson Many people have become tired of the rhetoric surrounding the election, especially amid the crisis of COVID-19. There are many things the candidates have to wr... Read More...Opinion0 Comments19 views0 Blackness, Black Panther and Chadwick Boseman The Asbury Collegian I remember the first time I watched a black man who looked like me walk across my TV screen. It was the Fourth of July, I was 5 or 6, mouth painted yellow from... Read More...Opinion0 Comments24 views0 Coronavirus sports climate: Women’s soccer Abigail Peklo COVID-19 has not diminished the competitive edge for the Lady Eagles soccer team, despite various changes. “We had to remove a good amount of games from ou... Read More...Sports0 Comments10 views0 “The Comey Rule” and its suspicious timing Alexandra Presta What would you do if you were asked to attend a meeting in the White House with President Donald J. Trump? No cameras or family members. No Secret Service. Jus... Read More...Opinion0 Comments85 views0 Student Activities Cabinet plans for a successful year Anna Lowe The newly formed Student Activities Cabinet plans to have a year packed with a variety of experiences for Asbury students.Last year, Student Development ma... Read More...News0 Comments12 views0 Asbury artists work to refine their gifts Annie Brown Academics are beginning to weigh heavy on most Asbury students at this point in the year, but for Art and Design juniors, this semester’s beginning marks the c... Read More...Features0 Comments48 views0 Flag display honors lives lost on 9/11 Macey Fix Small American flags can be seen spread across Reasoner Green this morning.The display is organized annually by members of Asbury Student Congress (ASC) in... Read More...News0 Comments12 views0 Asbury Athlete Spotlight: Jordan Holt Leander Ridgeway As the women’s soccer season begins, Asbury senior Jordan Holt prepares for her final season as an Eagle.The Granite Bay, California native started her col... Read More...Sports0 Comments48 views0 Our planet is burning Alexandra Presta Our planet is burning.No, literally, our planet is on fire and we’ve received little coverage from major news networks. Fires across California, Mont... Read More...Opinion0 Comments453 views0 Mask Mode: an inconvenient but necessary adjustment Ethan Sirles Highbridge, junior/senior, jobs, internships, half a semester, graduations, the Olympics, the Kentucky Derby and almost everything else about the summer — thes... Read More...Opinion0 Comments50 views0 The origins of the NBA Bubble Leander Ridgeway Wednesday, March 11, at 9:27 p.m., Utah Jazz star center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus. The NBA subsequently suspended the season. The Utah J... Read More...Sports0 Comments26 views1 Coronavirus sports climate: Women’s volleyball Abigail Peklo The Asbury women’s volleyball team takes the meaning of “family unit” seriously, even outside the coronavirus era. Senior middle hitter, Bethany Laue, and fres... Read More...Sports0 Comments14 views1 Visionary commencement called off, again Macey Fix The Visionary Class of 2020 will not be returning to campus in October for commencement. The announcement was made by Provost Timothy Wooster via email on ... Read More...News0 Comments20 views0 Netflix film is part of the sexualization problem The Asbury Collegian Catcalls. Push-up bras. Twerking. Hot pants.In the modern era, many girls receive the message from a young age that their identity is based in their ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments207 views0 COVID-19 and the silence of God The Asbury Collegian The world is falling apart. Sickness is rampant. Death tolls rise. Our country is divided. Those enduring the agonies of racism cry out. We are isolated, depre... Read More...Opinion1 Comment1198 views4 Black Lives Matter and sports: can the two coexist? Leander Ridgeway “I can’t breathe,” said George Floyd as he took his last breath, while a police officer kept his knee on Floyd’s neck.Breaonna Taylor was shot ... Read More...Sports1 Comment98 views0 The HICCUP in the time of COVID Annie Brown Asbury’s campus in the blazing late August heat provides little solace for students walking to and from class.One space that has always been counted on for... Read More...Features0 Comments27 views0 Chapel: How coronavirus has changed an Asbury tradition Alejandra Ahern Chapel is a pillar of Asbury community life. It can be one of the most unifying spaces everyone attends. The whole student body pauses their busy lives to take... Read More...Features0 Comments25 views0 Theatre auditions and productions proceed Anna Lowe The theatre department looks forward to a semester of new productions after auditions last week.“We had great auditions with a lot of new faces from ... Read More...News0 Comments43 views0 Asbury student runs for Wilmore City Council Annie Brown Being a senior in college can be stressful: there are grad school applications to write, jobs to consider and interview for, as well as classes to attend and p... Read More...Features0 Comments245 views0 Tumbling into a new year Anna Lowe On Aug. 24, 25, and 27, the tumbling team had tryouts for the 2020-2021 year. The team began to get the word out about tryouts during the activities fair o... Read More...News0 Comments9 views0 President Brown delivers weekly coronavirus updates Macey Fix Asbury University President Kevin J. Brown will be releasing updated coronavirus statistics via email each week. The weekly statistics will be focused on stude... Read More...News0 Comments29 views0 President Brown delivers weekly coronavirus updates Macey Fix Asbury University President Kevin J. Brown will be releasing updated coronavirus statistics via email each week. The weekly statistics will be focused on stude... Read More...News0 Comments9 views0 First Year Honors Seminar meeting Anna Lowe Twenty-one freshman students who received the highest scholarship awards at Asbury met on Reasoner Green for the first Honors Seminar meeting of the year on Au... Read More...News0 Comments18 views0 COVID-19 births new brand for Leander Ridgeway Abigail Peklo As the hustle of the day to day came to a complete halt, dreams and ideas began to soar for Leander Ridgeway.River States Conference and Eagle Awards... Read More...Sports0 Comments63 views2 Coronavirus sports climate: Men’s and women’s cross country Abigail Peklo Even as a non-contact sport, cross country is not excluded from the changes athletics has experienced since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.Senior... Read More...Sports0 Comments20 views0 The United States Post Office is the past and future of our democracy Kyle Thompson This election year is one rife with controversy and division. Oddly enough, amongst all this chaos, one of the main discussions arising from this election is t... Read More...Opinion0 Comments30 views0 Coming together while six feet apart Anna Lowe Asbury students returned to campus with new guidelines to “Stay healthy. Stay here.”After the first week of classes, Asbury President Kevin Brown rep... Read More...News0 Comments21 views0 QA: Cross-Cultural Experience Alexandra Presta This fall looks quite a bit different at Asbury University. The slogan “mask mode” references the required masks across campus and personal bubbles of six feet... Read More...News0 Comments44 views0 Small adjustments will keep us together Macey Fix There’s no doubt about it — campus looks extremely different this year. Typically the first few weeks of classes would be filled with joyous reunions... Read More...Opinion0 Comments31 views0 Remembering Gabby Newman Caroline Rinehart Asbury student Gabrielle Elizabeth Newman was killed in an ATV accident in Darlington, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5, two weeks before she was due to return to school, ... Read More...News0 Comments88 views0 Johnson chimney struck by lightning Breana Staten Lightning struck the main chimney of Johnson Residence Hall, one of the men’s residence halls, on Asbury University’s campus on Aug. 18.“If it wasn’t... Read More...News0 Comments47 views0 How to survive new semester challenges brought by pandemic Alejandra Ahern Returning to campus for the fall semester is usually an exciting time. Students come back from a brief hiatus, rested and ready to take on new things. Summer t... Read More...Features0 Comments21 views0 Fingers crossed: Asbury cheerleading recruit looks forward to fall semester Caroline Rinehart COVID-19 has impacted almost every area of life. Whether that is doing your job from home or not getting to finish your senior year, it seems like there is no ... Read More...Sports0 Comments53 views0 The world of Esports Caroline Rinehart During these unprecedented times, it can be difficult to feel like you have control of anything. While I can’t give you back control, I can encourage you to pi... Read More...Sports0 Comments31 views0 Ready, set . . . park: Drive-in soccer Caroline Rinehart The human race is finding unique ways to live life during and even after social distancing.One such way is drive-in soccer.Danish soccer fans are... Read More...Sports0 Comments14 views0 NFL drafts players through Zoom Caroline Rinehart Due to the restrictions on big gatherings, the NFL hosted its annual draft online via Zoom beginning on April 23 and ending on April 25. Many diehard football ... Read More...Sports0 Comments21 views0 Considering COVID-19 protests in light of constitutional rights The Asbury Collegian The words of the United States Constitution’s preamble are the basis for many protests occurring nationally right now. “We the People of the United States, in ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments33 views0 Reviewing the process: How Highbridge 2020 panned out The Asbury Collegian Asbury University hosted the Highbridge Film Festival exclusively online for the first time on April 25. The annual event is typically hosted in Hughes Auditor... Read More...Opinion0 Comments23 views0 Editorial: What have we learned? — The Editorial Board reflects on COVID-19 Breana Staten Baking new recipes, reading books on our never-ending to-read lists, brushing up on instruments we used to play and mastering TikTok dances are just a few of t... Read More...Opinion0 Comments14 views0 Triple chocolate in recipe exchange takes the cake The Asbury Collegian During this season of social distancing, I am sure that many of us have been finding new waysboth to stay connected with people and to stay occupied while we ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments30 views0 The summer of social distancing: how to make the most of the season Macey Fix Summer is always the best time of the year. Students everywhere get to take a breath for a few months and relax. The weather is nice, which allows for outdoor ... Read More...Features0 Comments21 views0 How Kentucky’s reopening plans will affect you Macey Fix For seven weeks, businesses have been empty. Gyms, theaters and stadiums have been vacant. Restaurants have been providing carry-out and delivery only. Schools... Read More...Features1 Comment3937 views1 Is it worth it? Reasons to invest in travel during a pandemic Sophie Saint-Firmin Investing in stocks during a global pandemic may seem like a big risk right now, but it might pay off in the long run. With large industries recovering from th... Read More...Features0 Comments58 views0 Governors move to set reopening dates Dakota Muth More than 97% of American citizens, according to CNN, are currently under stay-at-home orders, but many are asking when the orders will be lifted and when life... Read More...News0 Comments15 views0 Oil at a new low Dakota Muth The lack of need for fuel during the current pandemic has led to a surplus of oil, and oil companies are concerned about their survival. According to Busin... Read More...News0 Comments45 views0 Asbury preparing for safest fall semester scenarios Annie Brown COVID-19 cases are declining by the day in the United States, but even so, some colleges arelooking to possibly extend their online semesters to the fall. One... Read More...News0 Comments34 views0 After virus reached its peak, New York prepares to reopen Annie Brown The worst may be over for New York.During the week of April 27, deaths due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) droppedsignificantly, with hospital admissions... Read More...News0 Comments478 views0 ‘Owl Creek’ sweeps Highbridge 2020 The Asbury Collegian By Annie Brown and Dakota Muth, News Editors Highbridge Film Festival carries on, even if it’s 100% online. This year, the event faced new challenges and u... Read More...News0 Comments79 views0 Staying healthy during social distancing Caroline Rinehart Social distancing can be difficult on the thighs. What else are you supposed to do besides stress-eat when you’re locked in your house? The refrigerator and pa... Read More...Sports0 Comments13 views0 HORSE-ing around: NBA players go head-to-head over video chat Caroline Rinehart Throughout this time of social distancing, the sports world has found different ways to occupy fans. First it was iRacing and marble tournaments, now an NBA ga... Read More...Sports0 Comments20 views0 Administrators hopeful for fall commencement Annie Brown There’s hope for the Visionary Class of 2020: in-person commencement plans areunderway. With Asbury’s decision to move classes online for the remainder of the... Read More...News0 Comments97 views0 Testing, testing . . . COVID-19 tests increase nationwide Annie Brown For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in-home testing is nowapproved by the Food and Drug Administration.Emergency approval was grante... Read More...News0 Comments53 views0 UFC finally steps down Caroline Rinehart While other sports were cancelling their tournaments, games and matches, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) seemed not to know when to put down its dukes... Read More...Sports0 Comments37 views0 Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients could help others fight virus Dakota Muth Experts are turning to a “century-old” technique in hopes of combating COVID-19. ABC News reported that a treatment known as “convalescent plasma” is now being... Read More...News0 Comments6 views0 Editorial: Can’t live with ‘em, can’t leave the house — A word on family and frustration Jana Wiersema I try to steer away from clichés in my writing, but as the days of social distancing drag on, an old saying comes to mind: “Familiarity breeds contempt.” A... Read More...Opinion0 Comments107 views1 Trump’s reopening plan: A light framework for states to build on The Asbury Collegian The White House released its plan to lift shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic on April 16, which comes with three phases that progressively lighten rest... Read More...Opinion0 Comments15 views0 Universal health care: Worth looking into, with discernment The Asbury Collegian I am just going to say it: Universal health care, how exciting is that? Objectivity is the key to reading this article. So put your political identity to the s... Read More...Opinion1 Comment33 views0 Social distancing at home and abroad: Asbury edition Sophie Saint-Firmin The Los Angeles Times reported on April 16 that 97% of United States citizens are social distancing. Many states are not due to open non-essential businesses u... Read More...Features0 Comments37 views0 Government intervention is the problem with healthcare, not the solution The Asbury Collegian Politics are intertwined with everything in our society these days, and health care is not spared from this trend. In recent years, political leaders have plac... Read More...Opinion0 Comments180 views0 Zoom backgrounds allow you to join class from here, there and everywhere Macey Fix Classes are online now, and seeing your classmates in their childhood bedrooms has become all too familiar. By now, you probably know their family members by n... Read More...Features0 Comments259 views0 Reopening the US will be a slow, complicated process Dakota Muth Every day, civilians ask new questions about when life might begin to find a “normal” rhythm. We are all wondering what the reopening of the economy and the re... Read More...News0 Comments8 views0 The battle for New York City: Dr. Natasha Kyprianou on research, treatment and the post-coronavirus world Annie Brown White field hospital tents in Central Park. Personal protective equipment including shields,gloves, masks and lab coats. Body bags loaded onto trucks.This is... Read More...News1 Comment881 views2 Essential business orders have too much gray area Anna Lauren Jacobs In the new reality of a pandemic-stricken world, the terms “essential” and “non-essential”(in regard to businesses and workers) have become crucial to our soc... Read More...Opinion0 Comments20 views0 Hair do’s and don’ts for your “quarantrim” Macey Fix You’re bored while stuck at home, but leave your hair alone. Changing your look is an ambitious form of self-entertainment, but typically has disastrous conseq... Read More...Features0 Comments34 views0 Workout from home: Asbury edition Caroline Rinehart It is day 27 since you started social distancing. You have successfully eaten everything in your pantry and binge-watched “Tiger King” twice. What’s an extra t... Read More...Sports0 Comments27 views0 Game, set, match: Wimbledon canceled Caroline Rinehart For the first time since World War II, the Wimbledon tennis tournament has been canceled, this time due to the novel coronaviru.The competition, orig... Read More...Sports0 Comments23 views0 Game over: The social impact of life without sports Caroline Rinehart Sports are a social event. There is a certain camaraderie in being surrounded by thousands of people on a hot autumn day cheering on the same college football ... Read More...Sports0 Comments30 views0 Editorial — Dear media: Stick to the facts, not fear Katherine Sheets Is the media fear mongering? Sometimes it’s hard to tell. COVID-19 coverage varies by state and outlet, but as The Collegian staff approached it, we remembered... Read More...Opinion0 Comments53 views0 Comparing video chatting platforms: Zoom, Skype and Google Hangouts Macey Fix Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, people have been staying home. This has left many feeling alone and isolated, as they are separated from their friends a... Read More...Features0 Comments85 views0 States know best how to call the shots during COVID-19 The Asbury Collegian The United States response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been, in a word, terrible. In two words, terrible and confusing. This is partially because of the polic... Read More...Opinion0 Comments20 views0 What to cook (and eat) while social distancing The Asbury Collegian Social distancing has left people with lots of time on their hands, allowing them to try new recipes and perfect old favorites. Out of all of the rec... Read More...Features0 Comments19 views0 Bedtime stories: a presidential affair Macey Fix Dr. Kevin J. Brown has many duties as the president of Asbury University. Since students have left campus to continue their education from their own homes, his... Read More...Features0 Comments28 views0 Social distancing in style: Fashion for the shutdown Sophie Saint-Firmin We have all been seeing videos of people changing their looks while social distancing and why not? Since you’re staying home as much as possible, now is the ti... Read More...Features0 Comments25 views0 Lexington thanks healthcare workers with parade, food, safe lodging Annie Brown As COVID-19 cases continue to increase with 2,210 in Kentucky (according tohttp://kycovid19.ky.gov/), communities in Lexington have banded together to support... Read More...News0 Comments494 views0 CDC projected peak week not an indication of COVID-19 end Dakota Muth Based on projections, the week of April 5 was supposed to be the “peak” week for the coronavirus here in the United States, according to the Centers for Diseas... Read More...News0 Comments479 views0 World leaders test positive for COVID-19 Annie Brown With COVID-19 raging across the globe, several world leaders have either testedpositive for the virus or been quarantined following exposure. As of April 15, ... Read More...News0 Comments12 views0 Adjustments to medical standards during pandemic not responsible Anna Lauren Jacobs Many things are rapidly changing in the medical community as the spread of COVID-19continues. While there are certainly fears about the availability of person... Read More...Opinion0 Comments9 views0 Escape without leaving home with this Netflix watchlist The Asbury Collegian It seems that Netflix’s “Tiger King” has become the collective obsession of a people indefinitely stuck inside. It appears streaming sites in general have beco... Read More...Opinion0 Comments96 views0 Local update: A look at how COVID-19 in Fishers, IN Dakota Muth Fishers, Indiana. Population: 93,362. A suburban city just northeast of Indianapolis, formerly bustling with life and constant motion has come to a screeching ... Read More...News0 Comments2290 views1 “Tiger King” review: Sensationalist drama points to needed reforms The Asbury Collegian “Tiger King” has been the sensation of the pandemic. While all of us are locked in ourhouses, what better way to spend our time than learning about a private ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments28 views0 Coronavirus says “neigh” to the Triple Crown Maggie Nesselroade On March 16, Tonya Abeln, a spokeswoman for Churchill Downs, announced in an email that the Kentucky Derby would not take place as scheduled. The race, a shini... Read More...Sports0 Comments40 views0 Marbula One: Let the good times roll Maggie Nesselroade The ramifications of the coronavirus have hit far and wide. With the cancellations of almost all professional sporting events, fans are desperate for some athl... Read More...Sports0 Comments68 views0 Editorial: Recognizing privilege in social distancing Anna Lauren Jacobs Since March 13, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has been advising activesocial distancing practices. While everyone is calling this time period ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments20 views0 Hitting the track from the comfort of home: iRacing takes off Caroline Rinehart We are living in unprecedented times. A global pandemic, toilet paper shortages and no sports.The events that have unfolded in recent weeks are a recipe fo... Read More...Sports0 Comments25 views0 Student essential workers: how jobs have changed Macey Fix The recent coronavirus outbreak has forced most people around the country to leave their physical workplaces and create a “home office.” However, “essential wo... Read More...Features0 Comments495 views0 Coronavirus vaccine programs moving forward Dakota Muth Masks may be our best bet in keeping the COVID-19 virus at bay until a vaccine is created. A recent study from the University of Maryland and the University of... Read More...News0 Comments29 views0 Easter: How churches are worshipping while also social distancing Macey Fix One of the biggest Christian holidays of the year is here, but Christians worldwide are now honoring it differently. Following orders to stay at home... Read More...Features0 Comments269 views0 Class of 2020 will struggle to find jobs Sophie Saint-Firmin For many graduating seniors, the pandemic signified an abrupt end to the last leg of their college careers. They’ve had to rush goodbyes and miss out on events... Read More...Features1 Comment47 views0 Mask-making during COVID-19 Annie Brown Amid the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, companies and sewinggroups across the United States are switching normal production up by makingprote... Read More...News0 Comments39 views0 First wave of Asbury students moves out Annie Brown Students continue to move out of their dorm rooms and on-campus apartments following Asbury University’s decision to move all classes to an online format in th... Read More...News0 Comments63 views0 Bronx Zoo tiger gets COVID-19 Anna Lauren Jacobs The New York Times broke the story on April 5 that a 4-year-old Malayan tiger, Nadia, had testedpositive for COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo. She and six other anim... Read More...News0 Comments42 views0 Pro CARES Act: Americans need the help Congress can provide The Asbury Collegian While the American Dream might not be dead, it has certainly become exclusive. In recent years, income inequality in the U.S. reached record levels. Consequent... Read More...Opinion0 Comments34 views0 Listen up: Use podcasts to grow spiritually The Asbury Collegian The word Podcast is a portmanteau, or a conjunction of the words “broadcast” and “iPod.” The word was created in 2004 by BBC writer, Ben Hammersley, and has ev... Read More...Opinion0 Comments123 views0 “A joke turned into reality”: Kerby vlogs during quarantine Macey Fix “It honestly started out as a joke.” Typically, the story following that phrase isn’t a good one. However, junior Rebekah Kerby’s experience that began as ... Read More...Features0 Comments22 views0 Heading home: seniors’ final softball season stops short Caroline Rinehart Imagine playing a sport since you were barely able to walk. You spent years perfecting yourskills in hopes that you would be able to play for your favorite un... Read More...Sports0 Comments13 views0 Con CARES Act: Too much of the stimulus bill is non-relevant spending The Asbury Collegian In recent days, weeks and months, the United States along with the rest of the world has taken action to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The policies th... Read More...Opinion0 Comments58 views0 AU spring sports cancelled by NAIA and River Conference Maggie Nesselroade After everything from March Madness to the British Premier League has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, it comes as no surprise that Asbury Athl... Read More...Sports0 Comments24 views0 Zoom Zumba With Kim Caroline Rinehart It is a no-brainer that in light of recent events, certain on-campus activities cannot be held.Intramurals, sports and the junior/senior formal have all been ... Read More...Sports0 Comments35 views0 Olympics Postponed Caroline Rinehart On March 24, 2020, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Tokyo OrganizingCommittee (TOC) announced that the 2020 Olympic Games would be postponed ... Read More...Sports0 Comments28 views0 Tips for transitioning to online school The Asbury Collegian “I can't see my friends, I don’t understand my class content and my life is falling apart.”If you’re feeling anything like this college student, you likely ar... Read More...Opinion0 Comments254 views2 Why we should consider a form of pass/fail grading The Asbury Collegian If you have ever taken a class with Dr. Chris Bounds, you would know that he is a self-professed fan of “anthropinae.” Anthropinae, in paraphrased terms, is th... Read More...Opinion0 Comments74 views0 Attitude adjustments may be in order when responding to pandemic decisions Breana Staten Your entitlement is showing. If you have or have had significant issues with decisions that have been made regarding COVID-19 primarily because it inconvenienc... Read More...Opinion0 Comments10 views0 Maintain long-term communication with your Asbury community Anna Lauren Jacobs In the midst of social distancing, coronavirus quarantines and self-isolation, electronicmeans of communication have become the new normal. As Asbury has move... Read More...Opinion0 Comments18 views0 Can film survive the fever? Theaters, productions studios suffer under COVID-19 restrictions The Asbury Collegian Netflix, Disney Plus and many more streaming sites are getting plenty of traffic as people quarantine themselves and practice social distancing. In some ways i... Read More...Opinion0 Comments15 views0 Pass/fail grading system could stunt student academic, leadership growth The Asbury Collegian Recently, the busy bees of the Asbury University student body and alumni have been sharing, signing and passing around an online petition to have Asbury Univer... Read More...Opinion0 Comments55 views0 Zoom stocks rise despite concern over internet stability Dakota Muth Due to social distancing and the move to online classes, the internet and wireless networks are under unimaginable stress. Internet systems are still being exp... Read More...News0 Comments12 views0 COVID-19 forces changes for Highbridge, SEARCH Symposium Annie Brown Classes aren’t the only gatherings going online for Asbury University. With the move to the internet for the rest of the semester, many student and departmenta... Read More...News0 Comments19 views0 Television tries new tactics to keep broadcasts running Dakota Muth Although television productions and broadcasts are able to be consumed from the comforts of one's own home, the production of such broadcasts requires large gr... Read More...News0 Comments8 views0 New York coronavirus update: From the first case March 1 to now Sophie Saint-Firmin In the midst of this pandemic, it seems like stress, paranoia and news consumption has drastically increased in the past month. For those of us living in... Read More...Features0 Comments90 views0 I left Spain and got COVID-19 in Kentucky: Amber Holzschuh Sophie Saint-Firmin The change and uncertainty that came with the COVID-19 pandemic is something that many, if not all of us, were unprepared for. Millions of people have been dis... Read More...Features0 Comments1688 views0 An update on the coronavirus situation in Ohio Macey Fix Coronavirus has spread and radically altered life everywhere, and my home state of Ohio is no exception. According to the Ohio Department of Health’s websi... Read More...Features1 Comment12724 views0 International students face unique challenges after Asbury campus closed Macey Fix International students, third culture kids (TCKs) and missionary kids (MKs) have a unique life experience. Their sense of home can be a bit muddied, and their ... Read More...Features0 Comments102 views0 Students eat, sleep, Zoom to stay sane while social distancing Macey Fix With the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and the order to stay at home, students are now finding themselves isolated with a significantly higher amount of free tim... Read More...Features0 Comments39 views0 New limits in Kentucky travel, outdoor areas during pandemic Annie Brown Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear warned citizens that cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are set to take a rise significantly in the coming weeks.“F... Read More...News3 Comments18775 views2 Junior-Senior cancelled, students disappointed Dakota Muth As the on-campus activities for spring 2020 have been cancelled, so has the annual Junior-Senior dance. After countless meetings about planning the dance and f... Read More...News0 Comments25 views0 Womens History Month: Beauty standards must be inclusive to positively shape social norms Breana Staten Throughout the month of March, the Collegian is highlighting strong women throughout history. In this, we honor ordinary women who fought for the future in whi... Read More...Opinion1 Comment781 views0 School-sponsored missions canceled, Casto serves in Arizona Macey Fix The coronavirus outbreak ruined a lot of spring break plans, especially for long-distance trips, but it didn’t stop junior Kiana Casto from going to serve with... Read More...Features0 Comments33 views0 Democratic primary concerns: What’s the definition of insanity, again? Katherine Sheets It was tough to tell, based on the last Democratic primary debate CNN hosted on Sunday, March 15, who was still running for president. At the time, three candi... Read More...Opinion0 Comments57 views0 US in state of emergency, states issue stay-at-home orders Annie Brown As the novel coronavirus spreads throughout the U.S., individual states are takingpreventative measures and urging citizens to stay home.At least 32 states, ... Read More...News0 Comments225 views0 Alum Thompson leading scorer in Finnish league Maggie Nesselroade Asbury men’s basketball alumnus Trenton Thompson graduated just last year, but unlikemost college athletes, he did not end his basketball career after his fin... Read More...Sports0 Comments42 views0 Senior Showcase canceled Annie Brown Every year, seniors get a special chance to show off their talents and appreciate eachother’s hard work, a single night where these upperclassmen get one fina... Read More...News0 Comments13 views0 Asbury blood drive cancelled, blood still needed Dakota Muth The blood drive that was scheduled on Asbury’s campus March 24 was canceled on March 12 due to the extension of spring break and spread of COVID-19. Due to... Read More...News0 Comments8 views0 COVID-19 impacts Asbury, spring semester classes move online Katherine Sheets Asbury President Dr. Kevin Brown announced through email March 17 that all classes will be held in online format for the rest of the spring semester. The decis... Read More...News0 Comments237 views0 Collegian Newscast | March 10, 2020 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian VideoVideo0 Comments59 views0 Collegian Newscast | February 25, 2020 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian VideoVideo0 Comments26 views0 AU swim sweeps NAIA Nationals Maggie Nesselroade The Asbury swim team competed at the NAIA National Swim Meet on March 4-8 in Knoxville, Tennessee. This year Asbury brought one of their largest team of swimme... Read More...Sports0 Comments32 views0 A swing and a hit for Asbury baseball Caroline Rinehart What does baseball make you think of? Maybe it makes you think about crowds of people eating sunflower seeds and hotdogs under a hot sun or singing along to Ne... Read More...Sports0 Comments27 views0 The real march madness: Coronavirus Caroline Rinehart With nearly 90,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus worldwide and deaths even in the U.S., any place with large clusters of people can be a potential b... Read More...Sports0 Comments26 views0 Spring breaking: How to get the most out of traveling Macey Fix Traveling is exciting. You get to see new places, meet new people and take a break from your typical routine. However, people tend to fixate on the destination... Read More...Features0 Comments5 views0 Thrifting is affordable way to revamp style Macey Fix Whether it’s due to the change in seasons or simply a change of pace, everyone is looking to periodically upgrade their wardrobe. Living on a college budget ma... Read More...Features0 Comments90 views0 Women’s History Month: What we can learn from the leaders of the women’s rights movement Anna Lauren Jacobs Throughout the month of March, the Collegian will be highlighting strong women throughout history. In this, we honor ordinary women who fought for the future t... Read More...Opinion0 Comments51 views0 Updates on current campus construction projects Annie Brown Asbury University’s “Imagine” campaign is coming to fruition with the initial updates to the Student Center. However, there are more updates around campus plan... Read More...News0 Comments99 views0 On truth: A commentary on current Asbury events and journalistic ethics Jana Wiersema There are three things you should know about me, right off the bat: I’m a journalism student. I have LGBTQ friends who spoke at the campus meeting on March 3. ... Read More...Opinion7 Comments1917 views7 Faculty contracts not renewed; an analysis Katherine Sheets Late on the night of Tuesday, Feb. 25, Asbury Twitter erupted as students expressed frustration over recent news that Worship Arts program coordinator and assi... Read More...News2 Comments987 views1 Addressing the dangers of Twitter Macey Fix Everyone who knows me knows that I love Twitter. Everyone who's ever taken so much as a sideways glance at the Asbury Twitter community knows that I really lov... Read More...Opinion1 Comment485 views1 Freshman formal tickets totally free Annie Brown It’s well known that the Asbury community loves a good formal. But what happens when it’sfree? The freshman class is going to find out in just a few short wee... Read More...News0 Comments46 views0 Asbury Outreach Coalition connects students to service opportunities Macey Fix Service is a foundational value of the Christian faith, but sometimes it can be difficult to get connected and find the best place to use your gifts. Howev... Read More...Features0 Comments8 views0 Inauguration Task Force prepares for full day of events Annie Brown Preparations for Dr. Kevin Brown’s presidential inauguration are in full swing, and it’s no smallfeat to put together an entire day of events. Thanks to the I... Read More...News0 Comments42 views0 Sequel to Freshman Formal: Sophomore Shindig Annie Brown This year, a new event is taking place for Asbury sophomores: Sophomore Shindig.“Our full theme is Sophomore Shindig: The Glow Up,” said Faithful Class Presid... Read More...News0 Comments27 views0 A brief history of notable Asbury presidents Macey Fix Asbury University is marked by a rich history, and the history of the presidents is no different. This year sees the inauguration of Dr. Kevin Brown as the uni... Read More...Features0 Comments74 views0 Editorial: Board of Trustees: Who are they, and what do they do? Breana Staten To many Asbury University students, the “Board of Trustees” often sounds like a mysterious group that makes decisions about the school in secret meetings behin... Read More...Opinion0 Comments71 views0 Olympic additions: Karate Maggie Nesselroade With the Tokyo 2020 Olympics just around the corner, everyone should be aware of the new sports they will see in this year’s Summer Olympics. In addition to sp... Read More...Sports0 Comments28 views0 RD Series: Eric Harbin Sophie Saint-Firmin Known for outlandish traditions like Tunnel of Love and its own Olympic games, Trustees Residence Hall is one of the many places on campus that fosters communi... Read More...Features0 Comments50 views0 Chapel altar celebrates international faith Dakota Muth Asbury’s International Student Alliance (ISA) has been given the opportunity to have a “host chapel” this spring semester for the weeks of Feb. 10 and 17. Duri... Read More...News0 Comments7 views0 First All-Campus Retreat a success The Asbury Collegian Around 120 Asbury students gathered on Feb. 28 at Bluegrass Christian Camp inLexington for Asbury’s first All-Campus Retreat. Class retreats and men’s and wom... Read More...Opinion0 Comments38 views0 Abundance of content does not make TikTok revolutionary The Asbury Collegian When Vine shut down in 2017, the future looked bleak. We tried to make do with compilations on YouTube, but one can only watch the same five overdone Vines so ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments39 views0 Lacrosse: Starting the season off with a bang Caroline Rinehart The Asbury women’s lacrosse team dominated their first game of the season with a 17-0 winagainst Thomas More College. In the first half of the game, the Asbur... Read More...Sports0 Comments15 views0 Marijuana bill moves to KY senate Dakota Muth As of Feb. 21, the Kentucky House passed a bill that is a move towards the legalization of marijuana. The bill is being sponsored by State Rep. Danny Bentley, ... Read More...News0 Comments79 views0 “Asbury doesn’t equip us enough.” The Asbury Collegian Recently, I spoke to a student who described Asbury as “a fish tank preparing us to go out into the ocean.” Is this true? Does Asbury not equip us enough for t... Read More...Opinion0 Comments299 views0 Hiccup serves inaugurally-themed drinks all month long Sophie Saint-Firmin In honor of President Kevin Brown’s inauguration this month, the Hiccup will be featuring new drinks specially designed by the Brown family themselves.Dr. ... Read More...Features0 Comments15 views0 Intramural Soccer Returns Maggie Nesselroade After a brief two-year hiatus, the Asbury Intramural Team has announced that they will be bringing back intramural soccer by popular demand. Two years ago, the... Read More...Sports0 Comments17 views0 Hitting the books: 3 tips for midterm studying The Asbury Collegian Although it feels as if the semester has just begun, midterms are already upon us. Withso much to learn in such little time, here are a few tips to make the m... Read More...Features0 Comments42 views0 Women’s swim team wins AAC title Maggie Nesselroade The Asbury women’s swim team returned from the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) championship meet in Kingsport, Tennessee, after having a week full of suc... Read More...Sports0 Comments28 views0 Olympic additions: Surfing Maggie Nesselroade With the 2020 Olympics on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about what sports you absolutely can’t miss, and this year there is another new contender. I... Read More...Sports0 Comments24 views0 Asbury tennis teams come out on top in preseason rankings Caroline Rinehart According to a new River States Conference preseason poll, the Asbury University tennis teamsare selected for first place in both the men and women’s category... Read More...Sports0 Comments15 views0 Athletics rolls out new partnership with Sandollar Limousine The Asbury Collegian Ask any student-athlete and they’ll tell you that a major component of the collegiate athleticexperience is the transportation situation for away games. It’s ... Read More...Sports0 Comments39 views0 How to plan a fun spring break without breaking the bank The Asbury Collegian The spring semester is extremely unique. Starting off the first few months of classes with blustery winter weather that forces you inside can make focusing on ... Read More...Features0 Comments18 views0 RD Series: A fond farewell to Kim Levengood Sophie Saint-Firmin This series is a way to get to know each of our resident directors better. However, in the case of Kim Levengood, Resident Director (RD) of Kresge, this ... Read More...Features0 Comments88 views0 New group at Asbury University designed for new Christians Macey Fix Alpha is a new group at Asbury this year that is welcoming students of all faith backgrounds to study the Bible and grow in their faith together.The group’... Read More...Features0 Comments158 views0 10-Minute Play Festival a new outlet for student voices The Asbury Collegian Most plays are at least an hour and a half long, with plenty of scenes to space out the laughs and jaw-dropping twists. But imagine all of that comedy and dram... Read More...Features0 Comments27 views0 Restaurant Review: Sav’s Restaurant and Gourmet Ice Cream The Asbury Collegian The old Gulf gas station, at the corner of East Main Street and Old Lafayette Avenue in Lexington, now has a thatch-looking roof with its supporting walls cove... Read More...Opinion1 Comment424 views0 SAB revamp needed to break subpar cycle The Asbury Collegian As a student who is highly involved in the Student Activities Board (SAB), I have experienced the pressure of planning events with little to no professional as... Read More...Opinion0 Comments23 views1 On and off: The danger of escapism Jana Wiersema 8 a.m. Roll out of bed. Stretch. Wash face. Brush teeth. Put on some semblance of an outfit. Grab three things — I.D., keys and a set of sleek, black headphone... Read More...Opinion0 Comments254 views1 Sustainable or just a phase? Truths about how diets affect long-term health The Asbury Collegian Keto, Paleo, Mediterranean, Carnivore, South Beach, etc. These are all different types of diets that we see online. All of them claim to be the best, but how d... Read More...Opinion0 Comments47 views0 Con: New SAB format undermines student right to vote The Asbury Collegian A sense of belonging comes from a vast array of places, and it almost certainly doesn’t come from events like homecoming and the Sadie Hawkins dance. While the... Read More...Opinion0 Comments37 views0 Getting fit to impact the world AU Health and Fitness has variety of programs The Asbury Collegian According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2016, 71.6% ofAmericans were reported to be either obese or overweight. According to a stu... Read More...Opinion0 Comments8 views0 Flu outbreak strikes Asbury Dakota Muth Flu has run rampant through the month of February. Throughout the state of Kentucky, people have been falling ill with varying strains of the infection.WKY... Read More...News0 Comments32 views0 SAB restructured, no ASC vote The Asbury Collegian The Asbury Constitution has not been significantly changed in 24 years; however, based on results of the senior exit survey and the student satisfaction survey... Read More...News0 Comments35 views0 Asbury Orchestra gives back to community with elementary school concert Annie Brown The Asbury orchestra continues to find ways to be involved and serve the Wilmore communitywith music. However, its most recent outreach was a little different... Read More...News0 Comments24 views0 BSA celebrates 10-year anniversary Annie Brown Asbury’s Black Student Alliance has reached its 10th year as a campus organizationand is celebrating the occasion on Saturday, Feb. 29.“It’s supposed to be s... Read More...News0 Comments20 views0 Collegian Broadcast February 14, 2020 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Uncategorized0 Comments29 views0 2020 Olympic Additions: Sport climbing Maggie Nesselroade Climbing is no easy feat. Although the activity is not often regarded as a sport, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is looking to change that. With the Summer Olympics o... Read More...Sports0 Comments32 views0 Cohen hits a curveball as Mets deal comes to a dead end Caroline Rinehart Billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen found himself striking out when his contract to buythe New York Mets baseball team fell through.“I’m very disappoi... Read More...Sports0 Comments88 views0 Getting into full swing: Asbury’s golf season begins Caroline Rinehart The Asbury men’s and women’s golf teams began their 2020 season by coming in 11th andeighth place, respectively, at the Coastal Georgia Winter Invite.The men... Read More...Sports0 Comments9 views0 The “Only” student Breana Staten LaTaya Winn, a sophomore at Asbury University, is used to being one of the only black women in a classroom.Yet her prior experiences in this area do not ma... Read More...Opinion0 Comments85 views1 Yes: Stand in solidarity with others who face uncertain future The Asbury Collegian From Asbury’s founding, we have had a deep commitment to international students. My question would be, why stop being committed now? If we look historically, A... Read More...Opinion0 Comments35 views0 No: Avoid divisive outcomes The Asbury Collegian President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy has been a point of controversy since its creation. This controversy carried over ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments84 views0 Editorial: Primary season more than candidates playing musical chairs How it works and why you should vote Katherine Sheets Here’s the deal. Statistically speaking, a lot of people don’t vote in the presidential primaries compared to the general election in November. The Pew Researc... Read More...Opinion0 Comments9 views0 Worship Arts Album Review Anna Lauren Jacobs The new live album recording by the Asbury Worship Collective (AWC) drops Feb. 21,with live shows at both 6:30 and 9:00 p.m. The event is ticketed at $5 per s... Read More...Opinion0 Comments35 views0 Trustees joins Kresge Laser Tag event Sophie Saint-Firmin On Saturday, Feb. 22, from 7-9 p.m., Kresge will host its third annual Laser Tag event. However, this year, Trustees will be joining in on the fun too.Kres... Read More...Features0 Comments9 views0 Lessons in La La Land The Asbury Collegian A group of media communications students were given the opportunity to spend a weekend in Los Angeles, where they learned about the film industry during the fi... Read More...Features0 Comments24 views0 RD Series: Evan Duszynski Macey Fix Most everyone will admit that their college experience is influential, but for Johnson Resident Director Evan Duszynski, the impact of his four years at Asbury... Read More...Features0 Comments34 views0 Hop through the Asbury’s art galleries Dakota Muth Asbury’s Galley Hop, put on by the Art Design department, started Thursday, Feb. 20, at 4 p.m. And although the reception was only two hours long, the a... Read More...News0 Comments133 views0 Dispute over blasting on Native American land Dakota Muth Due to the construction of President Trump’s boarder wall, numerous sacred Native American burial grounds are being demolished.Blasting in order to... Read More...News0 Comments86 views0 Upcoming Democratic debates: Who are the candidates and what do they stand for? Annie Brown On Feb. 7, the Democratic Party held a nearly three-hour long debate with former VicePresident Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Eliz... Read More...News0 Comments13 views0 Men’s and women’s retreats changed to single, co-ed event Annie Brown Men’s and women’s retreats have, in the past, been an opportunity for students of the same sexto relax, make new friends and spend time in worship and reflect... Read More...News0 Comments35 views0 Editorial Current accessibility suggests the arts aren’t really for everyone Breana Staten In case you haven’t noticed by now, Asbury University is a liberal arts institution. As such, most of us students believe that everyone should be able to exper... Read More...Opinion0 Comments56 views0 2020 China Semester Cancelled Due to Risk of Coronavirus Dakota Muth What was supposed to be a wonderful cross-cultural experience has now been called off. According to the Asbury University website, the “China study abroad prog... Read More...News0 Comments35 views0 Coronavirus isn’t a reason to spread racism Breana Staten As of Feb. 12, the coronavirus had killed over one thousand Chinese citizens, according to CNN. And, unfortunately, as fear of the virus spreads, so does somet... Read More...FeaturesOpinion0 Comments25 views0 Liverpool FC dominates the Premier League Maggie Nesselroade For anyone keeping up with the English Premier League, it doesn’t come as any surprise that Liverpool FC is within arm’s reach of snagging the Premier League C... Read More...Sports0 Comments25 views0 Audio Tapes Reveal Iranian Coverup Dakota Muth After nearly a month of deception, audio tapes released on Feb. 3 confirm that Ukrainian flight 752 was shot down by an Iranian missile shortly after takeoff b... Read More...News0 Comments26 views0 What to do (on campus) for Valentine’s Day Annie Brown In light of Valentine’s Day, there are sure to be plenty of dates off campus. But whathappens when you don’t have a car, want to stay on campus or decided it ... Read More...News0 Comments21 views0 Advice for every stage: Single, dating or married at Asbury Anna Lauren Jacobs This time of year, the stereotypical Christian college relationship atmosphere seems ready to burst with worry, anticipation, desperation and everything in bet... Read More...Opinion0 Comments71 views0 Meet the RDs: Kaylyn Moran The Asbury Collegian Residence life is an important part of the college experience, whether that comes from being a resident, resident assistant (RA) or resident director. The impa... Read More...Features0 Comments46 views0 Football season might be over, but your life isn’t Caroline Rinehart After spending the greater part of five months watching tackle football almost 24/7, it can bedifficult to decide what to do with the excess time you have. As... Read More...Sports0 Comments5 views0 Diving in: Swim regular season recap Maggie Nesselroade The Asbury swim teams have officially wrapped up their regular season, but as conference meets and nationals loom ahead, their work is far from over.... Read More...Sports0 Comments11 views0 Newest ‘Bachelor’ contestant a bore The Asbury Collegian “The Bachelor” is a pillar of Asbury community life, whether we like it or not. Each Monday night, Twitter is overrun with tweets exposing the latest lie or re... Read More...Opinion0 Comments39 views0 Students meet with Oscar nominees during LA trip Annie Brown Asbury University students had the opportunity to meet with Oscars nominees while ona production design trip Feb. 7-9. The weekend trip was intended to famili... Read More...News0 Comments26 views0 Hiccup jumps on reno train, new merch and menu The Asbury Collegian With Christmas break long gone and spring classes getting into full swing, students are relying on the Hiccup for their daily fix of caffeine. The new semester... Read More...Features0 Comments17 views0 Springer swims back into the spotlight Maggie Nesselroade Junior Hannah Springer started her Asbury sports career by sweeping away the competition. She arrived on Asbury’s campus in the fall of 2017 and made a name fo... Read More...Sports1 Comment229 views0 Students of all majors find new perspectives in Washington, D.C. Annie Brown Washington, D.C.—Asbury students were in Washington, D.C. from Jan. 25 to Feb. 1 for theWashington Federal Seminar, an annual political science class taught b... Read More...News0 Comments62 views0 A dream come true: ‘Müller’ Sophie Saint-Firmin David Gomez is a “dorm room” name here on Asbury’s campus. Between the many plays, short films, FNLs and bistro shifts this senior has been a part of, Gomez is... Read More...Features0 Comments28 views0 ‘Müeller’ ushers in grittier era of Asbury theater The Asbury Collegian “Müller” is a psychological thriller written by Asbury’s own David Gomez. Although Gomez has had little formal musical training, he wrote all the music for the... Read More...Opinion0 Comments31 views0 Coronavirus and the 2020 Summer Olympics: What You Need To Know Caroline Rinehart With less than six months separating the world and athletes from the Tokyo 2020 SummerOlympics, the last thing athletes and attendees want to worry about is c... Read More...Sports0 Comments39 views0 The journalistic ethics of tragedy Anna Lauren Jacobs In modern society, it is often the stories with the greatest shock factor that make theheadlines. Often, the media fills the role of providing entertainment v... Read More...Opinion0 Comments26 views0 Time in D.C. puts impeachment in proper perspective Macey Fix Last week, some of my classmates and I went to the city for the Christian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC) as part of the Washington Federal Seminar class.... Read More...Features0 Comments32 views0 Grammys: Awarding on sales or popularity? The Asbury Collegian The 62nd annual Grammy Awards were held on Jan. 26 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. For artists, this ceremony is a retrospective moment when ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments46 views0 Considering Kobe’s Legacy The Asbury Collegian On a foggy morning in Calabasas, California, a helicopter crashed and killed nine people on impact. The horrible tragedy became worldwide news when it was anno... Read More...Sports0 Comments12 views0 Trump impeachment hearings update Annie Brown At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Senate voted on the two articles of impeachment brought against President Donald J. Trump: obstruction of justice and obstr... Read More...News0 Comments9 views0 Ray Shouse Night game cancelled, rescheduled due to flu Caroline Rinehart On Feb. 1, the Asbury men’s basketball team was scheduled to play Carlow University, but dueto the rise of the flu on Asbury’s campus, the game was postponed.... Read More...Sports0 Comments12 views0 Protests still going strong in Iraq Annie Brown Baghdad, Iraq—Thousands continue to gather in Baghdad, Iraq to protest the U.S. militarypresence in the capital city. More prevalent since the U.S.-Iran tensi... Read More...News0 Comments6 views0 Gangsters, Seabirds and Parasites: Your 2020 Oscars watchlist The Asbury Collegian Hollywood is gearing up for the 92nd Annual Academy Awards ceremony on Feb. 9. While the Oscars and the concept of “Best Picture” might seem a bit nonsensical ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments13 views0 Superbowl 54: Dangerous offense vs. punishing defense The Asbury Collegian The most explosive offense in the NFL will clash with the one of the league’s mostimpenetrable defenses as the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers ... Read More...Sports0 Comments18 views0 Tenacity and triumph: the success of Asbury women’s basketball Maggie Nesselroade As January comes to a close, Asbury’s women’s basketball team has 15 wins and only six losses, putting them in third place in their conference at the moment. B... Read More...Sports0 Comments16 views0 Is human trafficking at the Super Bowl a myth? Caroline Rinehart As the Super Bowl approached, the conversation about the influx of human trafficking during theevent began. There have been many stories by Fox, USA Today and... Read More...Sports0 Comments73 views0 2nd annual Pack the Luce, minus the broken backboard Caroline Rinehart On Feb. 14, 2019, you and your friends shuffled into the Luce for the first-ever Pack the Lucenight. You grabbed some popcorn and a Gatorade and took your sea... Read More...Sports0 Comments11 views0 Five tips to surviving spring semester Jana Wiersema The start of fall semester is always a whirlwind full of laughter, hastily arranged dorm rooms and reunions among old friends. The start of spring semester is,... Read More...Opinion0 Comments32 views0 Nominate awards based on excellence, not sex The Asbury Collegian The 92nd Academy Awards airs Sunday, Feb. 9, and the awards show is already getting a lot of heat. Last year’s Oscar drama included (but was not limited to) th... Read More...Opinion0 Comments20 views0 Black History Month: Celebrating excellence, period. Anna Lauren Jacobs February is dubbed “Black History Month.” This has been continually celebrated since1976, with each subsequent president continuing the designation and establ... Read More...Opinion1 Comment21 views1 #AUBeBOLD: Sadie Hawkins dance edition Sophie Saint-Firmin Ladies, you have the power now. Asbury’s first ever Sadie Hawkins dance is your opportunity to make your inner middle school self proud by asking out that spec... Read More...Features0 Comments40 views0 Asbury University remembers great revival Macey Fix The presence of God was so thick that you could feel it as soon as you walked through the doors of Hughes Auditorium. Students sang praises to God and lined up... Read More...Features0 Comments376 views0 Asbury Worship Collective prepares new album release The Asbury Collegian The Asbury Worship Collective has released the news it will be recording another livealbum in less than a month. The news broke via social media when worship ... Read More...Features0 Comments18 views0 WHAM plans semester of inclusivity, diversity Annie Brown WHAM has been a staple Asbury event for several years now, with close to 150 to 200 students in attendance as of last semester.WHAM stands for “Worsh... Read More...News0 Comments26 views0 Sadie Hawkins replaces Legacy Games dance Annie Brown The Legacy Games dance, usually one of Asbury’s on-campus dances that takes place during the Legacy Games competition, is being replaced. The Sadie Hawkins dan... Read More...News0 Comments45 views0 World news update: Puerto Rico demands governor’s resignation Annie Brown SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO—Puerto Ricans continue to demand Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced’s resignation after protests erupted on Jan.19 as a result of the discover... Read More...News0 Comments55 views0 Bring-It-On, Asbury cheer edition Caroline Rinehart Dressed in their purple skirts and hair bows, the Asbury cheerleaders make their way onto thecenter of the court to perform their halftime routine. T... Read More...Sports0 Comments34 views0 Finding Hope in the Midst of Tragedy: Paris Semester 2019 Sophie Saint-Firmin If you could not tell from the overabundance of Paris-related tweets and Instagram pictures, last semester a group of students participated in Asbury’s Paris S... Read More...Features0 Comments34 views0 Sharing New Cultures: Caribbean Student Alliance Sophie Saint-Firmin It’s no secret that the students at Asbury University are passionate about making change in our very diverse world. As an institution that prides itself on aca... Read More...Features0 Comments17 views0 Death of Soleimani necessary for safety The Asbury Collegian Qasem Soleimani was a terrorist who, according to the Pentagon, was responsible for thedeaths of over 600 American troops starting in 2001. He was the command... Read More...Opinion0 Comments14 views0 Eagles Christmas break recap The Asbury Collegian As most of the students at Asbury University went home for Christmas Break, the winter sports teams were still up and running. The men’s basketball team starte... Read More...Sports0 Comments9 views0 Editorial #Goals: Aim for excellence, but approach resolutions with grace Katherine Sheets Welcome to the new year, the new decade, the new era. As Dec. 31 becomes Jan. 1, something about our human nature sees the turning of the calendar as more than... Read More...Opinion0 Comments13 views0 Disaster down under Students recount Australian semester, comment on bushfires Macey Fix The raging bushfires in Australia have devastated both the environment and life across the country. According to the BBC, an estimated 15.6 million acres have ... Read More...Features0 Comments35 views1 CCU says goodbye to the River States Conference Maggie Nesselroade In late October of 2019, Cincinnati Christian University announced that they would be closing their doors at the end of their fall semester. Since the institut... Read More...Sports0 Comments43 views0 Making ‘Matilda’: The triumphs and defeats, the epic highs and lows of Sophomore Musical Macey Fix Each spring, the sophomore class at Asbury takes to the stage. The longstanding tradition was created by the Cavalier class of ‘73 and has entertained Asburian... Read More...Features0 Comments24 views0 Wilmore “Y” revamped and remembered Annie Brown Students may have had a bit of a surprise if they were traveling down Highway 68 to get to campus this semester: the Shell gas station and “Y” intersection tha... Read More...News1 Comment382 views0 Iraqi Airstrikes Highlight Need for Change The Asbury Collegian During the last several years, a proxy war between the United States and Iranhas emerged within Iraq and the greater Middle East. Iran’s leaders have attempte... Read More...Opinion0 Comments9 views0 Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’ takes character development to new heights The Asbury Collegian Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” has been through its fair share of film adaptations. Whethera purist of the 1994 version starring Winona Ryder or of the BB... Read More...Opinion0 Comments24 views0 Student Center receives “face-lift” as Student Development prepares to move in Jana Wiersema Change is in the air. Maybe it’s the hint of snow in the forecast. Maybe it’s the two-hour chapels coming in February and March. Or maybe it’s the new wood-pan... Read More...News0 Comments19 views0 True expectancy rests in the incarnation Anna Lauren Jacobs We are now ending the first week of Advent. The word “advent” means an arrival ofsomebody noteworthy. This is a season dedicated to expectancy and is practice... Read More...Opinion0 Comments32 views0 Modern-day miracles: Asbury professors recount supernatural healing Fiona Morgan Churches across the world differ in their beliefs about miracles. Miracles can be defined as anything that goes against or above the natural processes of life.... Read More...News1 Comment3825 views1 Rockin’ around the Christmas tree: A look at Asburians’ different holiday traditions Macey Fix It’s the most wonderful time of the year yet again, and each one of us has our own way of celebrating. Christmas celebrations are rooted deeply in tradition, b... Read More...Features0 Comments50 views0 Friendly tips for tipping your servers The Asbury Collegian According to the U.S. Department of Labor, restaurants are only required to pay their servers minimum wage in seven out of the 50 states in America. The rest a... Read More...Opinion0 Comments42 views0 One exciting night of basketball Women’s team sees victory, men’s falls by 1 in OT The Asbury Collegian You could hear the roar of school spirit coming from the Luce on Dec. 3 as Asbury’s men’s and women’s basketball teams played against the Brescia Bearcats. it’s necessary Breana Staten Self-care is a sensationalized buzzword that often brings to mind images of spa days featuring face masks, massages and extreme relaxation. While that can be a... Read More...Opinion0 Comments20 views0 2019 Kentucky election results Taylor Wilson During his last four years of his time in office, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has become a very controversial figure in Kentucky politics. In April 2018, Bevin si... Read More...News0 Comments85 views0 “Jesus is King” A Cultural Reaction The Asbury Collegian Kanye West's ninth album “Jesus is King” debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts this past week. This is not too surprising, considering how his records seem to ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments62 views0 Fatal accident on Harrodsburg Road Taylor Wilson On Oct. 26, 2019, there was a fatal accident near the y-intersection of U.S. 68 and Wilmore Road.Officials confirmed the death of 20-year-old Hunter Blair tha... Read More...News0 Comments844 views0 2019 Fall Trends: A style guide Sophie Saint-Firmin Now that Kentucky’s unpredictable weather has made up its mind, it is officially time to put the Chacos away. This fall season is all about layers, long coats ... Read More...Features0 Comments59 views0 LeBron to provide housing for I Promise students and families Cameron Stokes In Aug. 2018, LeBron James opened his ‘I Promise’ school, an institution for at-risk third- and fourth- graders in Akron, Ohio. Now, he’s providing transitiona... Read More...Sports0 Comments22 views0 Pack the Luce: Women’s Volleyball takes the lead Cameron Stokes There seems to be one week in every NFL season that simply makes no sense. Last week was one of those weeks as the league saw the Chargers dismantle the Packer... Read More...Sports0 Comments11 views0 NFL Week 10 Upset: Lions will prevail Cameron Stokes There seems to be one week in every NFL season that simply makes no sense. Last week was one of those weeks as the league saw the Chargers dismantle the Packer... Read More...Sports0 Comments16 views0 Blending disciplines: The beauty of liberal arts Anna Lauren Jacobs In case you didn’t know, Asbury University is a Christian liberal arts university rooted inthe Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. While this is a familiar tagline f... Read More...OpinionUncategorized0 Comments49 views0 Asbury President’s Cabinet to host campus-wide meeting Fiona Morgan Asbury Student Congress (ASC) is hosting its first-ever town hall meeting, which will feature the university’s president’s cabinet. The cabinet will discuss As... Read More...News0 Comments100 views0 Asbury to host musician Jordan Searcy for Coffee and Canvas event Fiona Morgan Students may remember musicians coming to Asbury for Coffee and Canvas last fall. After a successful first year, the Coffee and Canvas series is back this Frid... Read More...News0 Comments41 views0 Biblical Gender Equality Club to spark conversation Macey Fix Accepting a call to ministry can be tough. For women in particular, this call can be especially confusing, as they will likely face opposition. “As a woman... Read More...Features0 Comments103 views0 ISIS founder killed in US raid Taylor Wilson On the morning of Oct. 27, President Trump announced that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed during a U.S. military raid. The raid took place earlier ... Read More...News0 Comments10 views0 Hindsight is 2020: A word to the Visionary class Jana Wiersema Thanksgiving break is within sight, and if you’re a senior, you’re probably already bracing for the standard questions from your family.“How’s your s... Read More...Opinion0 Comments33 views0 Letter to the Editor: Recycling do’s and don’ts The Asbury Collegian In the age of climate change and plastic pollution of our oceans, the topic of recycling andminimizing waste is becoming more and more prominent. Landfills ar... Read More...OpinionUncategorized0 Comments48 views0 “Get physical”: Thacker starts bootcamp exercise class at Asbury The Asbury Collegian With Asbury’s deep commitment to spiritual, physical and mental wellness, the Centerfor Wholeness and Wellness has decided to create more opportunities for st... Read More...FeaturesUncategorized0 Comments16 views0 “Jesus is King” Album Review The Asbury Collegian After several missed release dates, scrapped albums and a life-changing conversion, we finally got Kanye West’s ninth album, “Jesus Is King.” “Jesus Is King” i... Read More...Opinion0 Comments36 views1 Collegian Newscast | November 3, 2019 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian VideoVideo0 Comments35 views0 Making disciples of all nations: The history of the Great Commission Congress The Asbury Collegian “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of theFather and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey eve... Read More...Features0 Comments32 views0 Refinancing: Addressing the culture of debt Katherine Sheets Let’s face it: student loans have become the norm. It’s expected that young professionals in their twenties or thirties will have thousands of dollars in debt ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments36 views0 NFL Upset Prediction: Minshew mania to reach new high Cameron Stokes Well, last week’s prediction didn’t go so well. Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen had a chance to shine on a massive stage but instead threw three interceptions ... Read More...Sports0 Comments50 views0 Asbury celebrates Halloween 2019 Fiona Morgan Dress up, get scared, eat candy. 2019 featured the return of Asbury and Wilmore’s favorite Halloween events: Kresge Kandyland, the Salvation Army Student Fello... Read More...News0 Comments15 views0 Asbury hosts rap artists for “Journey Through Hip Hop” events Fiona Morgan As part of its ongoing artist series, Asbury’s music department hosted hip-hop artists-educators for several events on Oct. 24 and 25.Students walked into ... Read More...News0 Comments35 views0 Toxic masculinity killing men and women alike The Asbury Collegian There are many misconceptions that surround the phrase “toxic masculinity.” I do not mean that there are toxic substances oozing out of men, or that men are ov... Read More...Opinion0 Comments478 views0 Winners announced for Eagle Outlet design contest Taylor Wilson Asbury students Macey Fix, Jacob LeBeau and Sarah “SB” Stroh are the winners of the Eagle Outletdesign contest.The official announcement came Oct. 23.Asbury... Read More...News0 Comments31 views0 One for hall and hall for one: Trustees Olympics Macey Fix In the evenings, the Stuce is usually the go-to place to do homework and for chill hangouts with your friends. However, if you were in the Stuce last week, you... Read More...Features0 Comments22 views0 A new kind of campus group chat: Fortro Sophie Saint-Firmin Think about how many group chats you’re in. Between GroupMe, Facebook and Asbury emails, it can be difficult to keep up with all the notifications you receive ... Read More...Features0 Comments89 views0 Restaurant Review: Pasta Garage Italian more in name than recipe The Asbury Collegian This restaurant was found by chance. I saw an advertisement while I was out one day and since I will forever be a sucker for some good pasta, I decided to chec... Read More...Opinion0 Comments99 views0 Rowdy Week in Retrospect The Asbury Collegian Tradition. Tradition. Tradition. I love traditions; from doing a puzzle every ChristmasEve with my family to upholding the hallowed heritage of Glide-Crawf... Read More...Opinion0 Comments35 views0 World Series Preview The Asbury Collegian October. The month of pumpkin patch Instagram posts, Halloween, and above all, the Major League Baseball World Series. Baseball is America’s national pastime, ... Read More...Sports0 Comments9 views0 NFL Upset Prediction: Panthers Will Hand 49ers First Loss Cameron Stokes Fall break came at a good time, as last week the majority of NFL spreads were relatively even. This week, however, is a completely different story, as there ar... Read More...Sports0 Comments26 views0 Men’s swim looks to its seniors as AAC and nationals approach Cameron Stokes The weather is finally beginning to feel like autumn. Leaves are falling, coatsare being worn and pumpkin spice lattes are appearing everywhere... Read More...Sports0 Comments16 views0 Letter: A Need for Support Among Sexual Minorities The Asbury Collegian Unknown to many students, Asbury University is on a “shame list” on campuspride.org as one of the worst schools for members of the LGBT community to attend. Th... Read More...Opinion1 Comment731 views4 The Pro-Sabbath Sunday The Asbury Collegian The Asbury Student Congress recently passed a bill to open the Kinlaw Library and the Luce Activities Center on Sundays from 2-10 p.m. I was one of just two pe... Read More...Opinion0 Comments61 views0 Halloween Costumes 2019: Buy or Bye? Sophie Saint-Firmin “Spooky SZN” has been in full effect since the clock struck midnight on Oct. 1. It’s all about haunted houses, pumpkin patches and finding the perfect costume ... Read More...Features0 Comments47 views0 Asbury taking security steps after creeper incidents Fiona Morgan There’s a reason the windows of Kresge’s first floor are now tinted. There’s also a reason why Asbury security is conducting training for resident assistants a... Read More...News0 Comments210 views0 Climate Change: What it is and what you can do to combat it Anna Lauren Jacobs The phrase “climate change” is thrown around so often that it has become almost meaningless. Here in America, the tendency is to blame the ambiguous term “clim... Read More...Opinion0 Comments15 views0 Riots calm in Ecuador after controversial decree repealed Taylor Wilson At the beginning of October, the people of Ecuador rioted after President Lenín Moreno signed a deal that would ultimately hurt the middle class. After multipl... Read More...News0 Comments53 views0 Onward and upward: Sallade’s senior art show focuses on the sky Macey Fix No matter where you are in the world, one thing always stays the same. Whether you’re deep in a forest under tall trees, on a busy city sidewalk surrounded by ... Read More...Features0 Comments36 views0 Pause Chapel: An opportunity for solitude in the midst of chaos Macey Fix Moments of silence and solitude are usually when it’s easiest to hear from God. These times of peace allow us to focus completely on what God wants to say to u... Read More...Features0 Comments10 views0 Editorial: Get involved in the local church in college Anna Lauren Jacobs College only lasts for four years. There is a limited amount of time in which to invest inboth the college atmosphere and the surrounding community. Here at A... Read More...Opinion0 Comments11 views0 Sabbath Important, Regardless of the Day The Asbury Collegian When I was a child, Sunday was my favorite day of the week. Being a pastor’s daughter,I got to get up early with Dad, get dressed before the sun rose, and beg... Read More...Opinion0 Comments30 views0 Collegian Newscast | October 8, 2019 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian VideoVideo0 Comments69 views0 How to shoot your shot: Asbury edition Sophie Saint-Firmin Sept. 23 marked the start of fall, but more importantly the start of “cuffing season.” As the temperature decreases, the number of couples increases. According... Read More...Features0 Comments3033 views0 Film photography class holds lab open house Taylor Wilson Family Weekend, this year held Oct. 3-5, is an annual time for family members to come to campus andparticipate in events that are going on. While many sports ... Read More...News0 Comments33 views0 Lexington bakes in record-breaking heat Taylor Wilson September 2019 broke records almost a hundred years old. In 1925, the average temperature was76.2°F, setting the record for the warmest September in Lexington... Read More...News0 Comments75 views0 Letter to the Editor: Say something to Executive Cabinet The Asbury Collegian It is interesting to me that on such a small campus — one where we could walk into any building and run into faculty, staff and administration — Asbury still l... Read More...Opinion0 Comments86 views0 Campus Safety Corner: Situational Awareness The Asbury Collegian When it comes to personal safety, situational awareness is the catch phrase that always gets mentioned as “the key” to protecting yourself and others. But what... Read More...News0 Comments31 views0 Steelers will steal the electricity from the Chargers Cameron Stokes We are now entering the sixth week of NFL action and we have seen the Colts beat the Chiefs, the Buccaneers score 55 points on the Rams and the Bills start the... Read More...Sports0 Comments89 views0 Editorial : The origins of Halloween and its odd evolution Breana Staten Halloween is the second-largest commercial holiday in America after Christmas, yet very few people discuss or actually know its origins. Nevertheless, American... Read More...Opinion0 Comments23 views0 Local spice: Fall drinks return to the menu Macey Fix It’s October and the signs of fall are finally here. After a long, blazing summer the temperatures are dropping and the leaves are starting to change to shades... Read More...Features0 Comments40 views0 Musicians Seth and Nirva Ready highlight of Servant Leadership Day Fiona Morgan Students sang and danced along with Christian musicians Seth and Nirva Ready as they led chapel worship and performed a concert at Asbury. The musicians came a... Read More...News0 Comments45 views0 Columbus Day: The hard facts behind a romanticized history Anna Lauren Jacobs Columbus Day is celebrated across America on the second Monday of October each year.In schools, children learn the classic rhyme “In 1492, Columbus sailed the... Read More...Opinion0 Comments327 views0 Cross-country: Consistency is the key to post-season success Cameron Stokes In most sports, a team faces only one opponent at a time. The teams compete, and the winner is the team that had a better performance on that particular day. C... Read More...Sports0 Comments13 views0 Student Intercultural Programs bringing cultural intelligence to the students The Asbury Collegian Understanding culture is a conversation that is prevalent in today’s society, andAsbury Student Congress has joined the conversation.Three years ago, the Con... Read More...Features0 Comments42 views0 Networking: Impersonal or unavoidable? Jana Wiersema Everywhere I go, I can’t escape this word. It lurks in my email inbox. It creeps into my social media notifications. It worms its way into conversations with f... Read More...Opinion0 Comments33 views0 Silent Sky Preview Sophie Saint-Firmin Asbury University’s theater department is putting on a performance of Lauren Gunderson’s “Silent Sky.” The show will run for two weekends beginning on Oct. 3rd... Read More...Features0 Comments34 views0 NFL prediction: Giants will stomp the vikings Cameron Stokes We are now nearly a quarter of the way done with the NFL season as we enter week five. These next few weeks are perhaps the most crucial in the season as teams... Read More...Sports0 Comments20 views0 Using power for personal gain begs for impeachment The Asbury Collegian I am not the kind of Democrat who wants to impeach Donald Trump just for the sake of impeachment. Impeachment is a serious issue. By definition, the term means... Read More...Opinion0 Comments23 views0 Current impeachment talk is only a political ploy The Asbury Collegian During the creation of the Constitution, there were many influential people in America who were skeptical of an executive with too much power vested in him. Th... Read More...Opinion0 Comments32 views0 Asbury Sports Production Cameron Stokes Two of the most distinctive programs at Asbury University are the athletic and media communication departments. The revamped Luce Center displays the accomplis... Read More...Sports0 Comments31 views0 Handshake and LinkedIn: Comparing job search sites Macey Fix Regardless of major, every student is looking for the same thing — a job. Finding the right job can be very difficult, but luckily there are resources that mak... Read More...Features0 Comments312 views0 Boundaries changed for 2019 Taggers vs. Survivors Taylor Wilson Brightly colored duct tape marks safe zones around campus buildings as Asbury once again holds its annual game of Taggers vs. Survivors. For the past eight yea... Read More...News0 Comments11 views0 Unity: The New Mindset Behind the Spiritual Life Board The Asbury Collegian Many students are familiar with the various spiritual life events that happen on campusduring the semester, such as Worship Him at Midnight (WHAM), Gather, Ba... Read More...Features0 Comments21 views0 Equine department sells record number of police horses Fiona Morgan As the equine department continues to grow, more police departments are requesting to buy horses from Asbury’s Service Mounts program. For the National Mounted... Read More...News0 Comments101 views0 Restaurant Review: DV8 Kitchen Creativity behind recipes misses mark The Asbury Collegian During a discussion about a desire for cinnamon rolls that were a mark higher than Pillsbury’s peel-and-pop, someone suggested visiting DV8 Kitchen. Beyond the... Read More...Opinion0 Comments21 views0 Collegian Newscast | September 27, 2019 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian VideoVideo0 Comments49 views0 Lieutenant governor nominee meets with students at Asbury Fiona Morgan Kentucky State Senator Ralph Alvarado shook hands with Asbury students as he prepared to answer their questions in the Kinlaw Boardroom. The Asbury College Rep... Read More...News0 Comments56 views0 Asbury students sell out show in Edinburgh, Scotland Sophie Saint-Firmin This past summer Asbury University Theatre and Cinema Performance students traveled across the pond to impact the world with their talents. The THA 393 Seminar... Read More...Features1 Comment39 views0 Asbury makes top ten Taylor Wilson At the beginning of September, The U.S. News World Report came out with its annualranking of colleges all over the country. With 50 different rankings a... Read More...News0 Comments17 views0 Mandatory chapel is only a burden if we let it become one The Asbury Collegian “If I can get through chapel without sleeping, it is a true miracle of the Lord.”“Time again for the tri-weekly Twitter criticism fest.”Apathy. F... Read More...Opinion0 Comments219 views3 SAB: Putting the cool in school Macey Fix Although the primary purpose of attending a university is to receive an education, a student’s most prominent memories from their college years often come from... Read More...Features0 Comments17 views0 Men’s cross-country seniors see team’s best times ahead Cameron Stokes Cross-country is an unusual sport. Most sports require the entire team to pitch in to score a single point or goal, but a cross-country score is determined by ... Read More...Sports0 Comments16 views0 How to go from “Hot Girl Summer” to “Oversleptember” Sophie Saint-Firmin “Hot girl summer” is not going down without a fight as we head into fall. However, if you couldn’t tell by my pit stains, it doesn’t quite feel like fall yet. ... Read More...Features0 Comments170 views0 Softball team serves at Jesus Prom The Asbury Collegian Southland Christian Church held their annual Jesus Prom on Sept. 20. The Asbury softball team arrived ready to serve hundreds of people with special needs at w... Read More...News0 Comments9 views0 Letter: I won’t let it go Breana Staten Last week a friend and I, who are both African American, were told, “You need to let it go; ‘your’ people need to let it go.”This was said in r... Read More...Opinion0 Comments294 views2 Panthers will beat Texans Cameron Stokes The story of this season has been the backup quarterbacks. Players like Gardner Minshew, Teddy Bridgewater and Kyle Allen are making interesting storylines and... Read More...Sports0 Comments25 views0 Avoiding the privilege of political apathy (Why You Should Be Informed) The Asbury Collegian I used to think that politics were a waste of time, that there were more important things than listening to a bunch of people argue about things that would ne... Read More...Opinion0 Comments333 views1 Campus Safety Corner: Run – Hide – Fight The Asbury Collegian Run, hide, fight is our campus response to an “active aggressor,” an individual who is committed to andcurrently causing harm to others, typically in a public... Read More...News0 Comments33 views0 Class differences should not hinder friendships The importance of mixing upper- and underclassmen Katherine Sheets I get it. As a senior myself, I won’t sugarcoat it for you: it’s hard to see the logic of starting a friendship with someone mere months before you know you’ll... Read More...Opinion0 Comments46 views0 Collegian Newscast | September 9, 2019 The Asbury Collegian... Read More...Collegian VideoVideo0 Comments67 views0 ASC Update The Asbury Collegian Asbury Student Congress (ASC) is a student-led body representing different clubs, organizations and academic groups on campus. In an effort to increase account... Read More...News0 Comments27 views0 Volleyball seniors stoke the fires of sisterhood Strong team chemistry, new talent pushing to championships Cameron Stokes The past three seasons, the Asbury Volleyball Team has been within reach of the national tournament but unable to push past the final hurdles. The team has fal... Read More...Sports0 Comments17 views0 Taking Fall Revival into the weeks to come Anna Lauren Jacobs This year’s Fall Revival featured Pastor Matt LeRoy of Love Chapel Hill in North Carolina.Throughout the week of Sept. 9-13, he preached in three chapels and ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments19 views0 WGM attendance on the rise The Asbury Collegian World Gospel Mission (WGM), one of the outreach ministries on Asbury University’s campus, recently reached a record-breaking attendance of 213 people for their... Read More...Features0 Comments47 views0 International Student Alliance fosters community for all Sophie Saint-Firmin Change can be one of the most frightening or exciting experiences a person can go through. Even the simple move from high school to college can be life-changin... Read More...Features1 Comment17 views0 “Fully Known”: Rasmussen’s art show emphasizes vulnerability Macey Fix Arguably the most unfamiliar building on campus, the Art Annex sits on the outskirts of campus on the corner of Lexington Avenue and College Street. Although i... Read More...Features0 Comments124 views2 Kinlaw air conditioning fails amid soaring temperatures Taylor Wilson Starting early September, Kinlaw Library had problems with the two air conditioningunits. With the temperatures outside rising well above 80 degrees and into ... Read More...News0 Comments9 views0 Do campus jobs prepare students for real-world positions? Anna Lauren Jacobs Most college students work part-time jobs while attending college full-time in order topay for the ridiculous price of tuition. As the cost of tuition has inc... Read More...FeaturesOpinion0 Comments27 views0 NFL Week 3: Upset Cardinals will get first win Cameron Stokes I should probably quit while I’m ahead after predicting last week’s narrow Colts’ win over the Titans, but here we go. For my week three upset, I have the two-... Read More...Sports0 Comments15 views0 Disney’s reign: magical or tyrannical? The Asbury Collegian Is Disney taking over the world? If you’ve been paying any attention to the world of cinema over the last few months, it certainly seems that way. Why does it ... Read More...Opinion0 Comments44 views0 Seitz welcomed back at Asbury after last semester’s probation Fiona Morgan After being placed on administrative leave mid-semester spring 2019, psychology professor Dr. Martin Seitz has resumed teaching classes.The Asbury Co... Read More...News1 Comment380 views1 Help, I’ve been crushed by my schedule and I can’t get up: Treating the self-inflicted curse of overcommitment Breana Staten Overcommitment seems to be a major theme of the fall 2019 semester. After five weeks of classes, it seems as if people have just now begun to realize that they... Read More...Opinion0 Comments24 views0 Class Renewals Foster Community and Prayer Sophie Saint-Firmin Class chaplains are in charge of organizing the meetings on the same day and time in the hopes of providing a time for each class to fellowship together.... Read More...Features0 Comments19 views0 @Asbury Look Alikes: #Twinning Sophie Saint-Firmin Whether we would like to believe it or not, we all have a doppelganger. Described to be a non-biologically-related look-alike or double of a living person,... Read More...Collegian VideoFeaturesVideo0 Comments223 views0 Brown as president: Methods change, not mission Fiona Morgan After being appointed as Asbury University’s 18th president, Dr. Kevin Brown addressed campus during the first chapel of the year on Aug. 19 and spoke pass... Read More...Collegian VideoNewsVideo0 Comments145 views0 Trending Articles Airlines adjust COVID-19 vaccination policies following an outcry 17893 Views Independent investigators claimed to have identified Zodiac Killer 12818 Views WKYT reporter fired for not getting vaccinated 5103 Views Latest Articles Lexington phones switch to ten-digit dialing #FauciLiedDogsDied: Fauci funds experimental drug testing on dogs The Facebook Papers Our Facebook Page