Vinyl has been under scrutiny by the city of Ashland through some ongoing complaints that range from excessive noise, fighting, and generally disorderly conduct. The Council has not taken away their liquor license, but advised the Ashland Police Department to keep…
Author: Eli Stillman
Teacher by Day, Rock Star by Night
Last Friday and Saturday night, Southern Oregon University’s own creative writing teacher, Craig Wright, performed with his band, “The 541 Turnaround,” at the Milagros Fresh Mexican restaurant to celebrate Mardi Gras, and they kicked ass. Craig Wright led on vocals and traded in…
Remembering Alex Howell
On the 50-yard line of Raider Stadium, candles illuminated the faces of students, faculty, and community members who gathered Saturday evening to remember Alex Howell who died January 30th while swimming off the Oregon coast. Howell, who was preparing to…
Next in Que: American Horror Story Coven
American Horror story has forced its way into households and become fairly popular, considering it’s not very good. With many references to pop culture and strong teen roles, the series has found its niche in viewers, predominantly young women. Now…
Bon Appetit!
“Bonswa, welcome and bon appetit,” bid the servers of the annual French club diner on Jan. 28th, as guests filed into the sold out diner to snatch themselves a seat. The diner served four courses reflecting a traditional French meal.…
“Cross Street with Caution, Vehicles May Not Stop”
Eight years after a Southern Oregon University student was struck and killed crossing Siskiyou Boulevard, an Ashland police officer says the crossing has had no further incidents reported. Gladys Jimenez, a 22-year-old SOU student, was hit in 2008 at the…
Ashland Police to be Outfitted with Body Cameras
Police accountability has been a hot button issue nationally, with protests in response to civil unrest in cities like Ferguson, Mo. and Baltimore, Md. In an effort to increase community trust and police accountability, on Feb 5, as part of…
False Kidnapping Scams Rise in Rogue Valley
There has been a recent influx in the area of scammers making phone calls and threatening they have kidnapped loved ones. “We’ve gotten about a dozen reports of these fake kidnapping calls in the last couple of weeks,” said Lt.…
SOU Kidnapping Ruled as Hoax
At approximately 3:12 pm Southern Oregon University alert service sent out voice calls and emails to all students and faculty in regards to an alleged kidnapping that took place outside of The Hawk. Within an hour, Ashland police told The Siskiyou…
Campus A Cappella Aims for the Big Stage
A cappella voices could be heard carrying through the campus of Southern Oregon University on Wednesday evening as the group, Dulcet, practiced in between live performances. After reciting a three song set list for an audience in Hannon Library, the SOU students…