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CU students Carli Tackett and Jimena Martinez enjoy the 2024 Solar Eclipse. (Photo by Cathryn Jones, Campbellsville Universitys social media manager)
Nature’s gift
Aerial McKinnon, co-owner of Tuscan Hills Coffee Company, said it’s always been her dream to open a coffee shop. Tuscan Hills Coffee Company is located on 200 Lebanon Avenue and is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Coffee: The grounds for community
Campbellsville University students, faculty and staff gathered at the Student Activities Center (SAC) on Thursday, April 4, for the Take Back the Night event to spread awareness about sexual assault. Student Patricia Loka shared stories of what she has seen in her home country of Democratic Republic of Congo. Loka compared the events at home to what she has seen here and emphasized there’s a need for change everywhere.
Safety is ‘top priority’
Ian Lopez rides his scooter across campus. He mainly uses this $250 investment to travel to the mass communication building and to events he works on campus. “I just scoot around,” Lopez said. “That’s the way I get around.”
Rethinking mobility at CU
Brandon Lakes (right) director of the Betty Dobbins Heilman Wellness Center, is pictured at the smoothie bar, Simple Blends, which is located inside the facility. It’s equipped with new products and high protein smoothies for students to consume before or after their workouts. Also pictured is Miguel Jaldin who works at Simple Blends.
Becoming a healthier version of yourself
Daniela Benavides is pictured in Arequipa in 2018.
Visit Peru for its scenery, history and food
Daniela Benavides is pictured at her senior night at Campbellsville University during her last home soccer game as a collegiate athlete in the United States.
Studying abroad is a life-changing experience
Josiah Malachi Kilman (center) was a freshman at CU. He was discovered unresponsive in his dorm room in the early morning hours on Saturday, Feb. 24. A fellow CU classmate and wrestling teammate, Charles E. Escalera, has been charged with Kilmans murder.
Josiah was a light
Elizabeth Butler
Navigating loss
Campbellsville University is the inspiration behind several meme pages on Instagram, including cutrollin, cu.tigger.memes and cu_uprising.
Behind the CU memes: Admins tell all
Ashton Mutuwa, a Campbellsville University alum, is the first male from the wrestling program to wrestle in the Olympics.
CU alum Ashton Mutuwa secures a ticket as a 2024 Olympic qualifier
Logan Evans (left) and Ryan Lachniet (right) show off their biggest bass of the day during the Tigers’ win at the Kentucky Bass Nation State Championship recently, which sealed their ticket to nationals in May.
Fishing for success
Olivia Messerly is a freshman on Campbellsville University’s women’s wrestling team. (Photo courtesy of CU Sports Information)
Overcoming the odds
The members of the Lady Tigers tennis team are (front row from left) Miru Nonaka, Candela Converti, Angela Mendoza, Clara Asprella, (back row from left), Ariadna Perez, Miho Akita, Andrea Ovejero and Oriana Espinoza.
Unmatched unity on the court
Star forward Courtney Pritchett is in her sixth year on the team.
Lady Tigers are making a run
Paula Fernandez came to Campbellsville in the fall of 2022, and is currently a sophomore, studying psychology with a minor in criminal justice.
Living her ‘American dream’
Crave, a new business owned by Heather and Tyler Cook, will be serving rolled ice cream to customers, tentatively beginning in April.
God’s timing is sweet
Shane Bradford is a senior at Campbellsville University, and he loves to demonstrate his talents. Enjoying a nice, warm day in Louisville, Bradford took full advantage to practice his tricking.”
Student spotlight: Shane Bradford
Ariana Ortega graduated from Campbellsville Universitys ESL program in December of 2023. I am so proud of myself, and thankful for all the people who helped me throughout this journey, Ortega said. She’s pictured with Raquel Cunha, director of the ESL Program, and Joshua Detherage, assistant director of ESL.
The definition of a glow stick
The Mass Communication Center officially opened in 2021. The unique thing about this facility is that its not just classrooms and labs, it also houses a fully functioning television station and FM radio station, which are on the air 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Mass Communication Center offers students hands-on experiences in a real-world environment

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Tomias Rushin

Tomias Rushin

Tomias E. Rushin is a sophomore from Lexington, Kentucky. He is majoring in mass communication, with an emphasis in journalism and a minor in vocal performance. This is his second year at Campbellsville University, and his first year reporting for The Campus Times. He enjoys playing the piano, dancing and planning events.

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Josiah Malachi Kilman (center) was a freshman at CU. He was discovered unresponsive in his dorm room in the early morning hours on Saturday, Feb. 24. A fellow CU classmate and wrestling teammate, Charles E. Escalera, has been charged with Kilmans murder.

Josiah was a light

Tomias Rushin
March 1, 2024
Losing someone

Losing someone

Tomias Rushin
December 5, 2023
Charity Powell is Campbellsville Universitys new director of diversity and community.

A passion for diversity

Tomias Rushin
November 17, 2023
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