Hunger among college students is a real thing. A survey done this year at Western Oregon University cited by the Washington Post found that 59 percent of students experienced hunger often enough to go a day or more without anything…
Author: Julie Akins
Simple Sam-Bikes for Change
“How can we make it easy for people to make a difference in the world?” says young entrepreneurial team Hudson Davis, 21, and Otto Helberg, 31. Out of Redding, California this duo has started their own business to change the…
Surviving Winter Through Art
Winter has come to Southern Oregon in waves of snow, wind, and rain. In addition to dealing with the weather, students at Southern Oregon University (SOU) are tackling the dreaded finals this week. With winter break just around the corner,…
Pass the Cushman: 5 Ways to Survive Deer
What follows is a column by student writer/satirist Connor Cushman. The views do not represent the editorial opinions or content of The Siskiyou or Southern Oregon University. We present it to you as humor and satire. If you’ve been in…
Surviving Finals, Tips from Pros
With the impending dread of finals week fast approaching, we at The Siskiyou spoke with some students, who have been through the ringer before, about how to best prepare for and deal with finals. One thing upperclassmen are in agreement…
Senators Wyden and Merkley on Student Debt
The Siskiyou was asked to publish this letter from the offices of Senator Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. While we might normally refuse, we felt the issue of student debt is so pressing we would allow this platform. We would…
Tears in Our Beers: The Student Debt Crisis in Southern Oregon
Affording higher education is a luxury that many students in Southern Oregon do not have, according to a new survey underway now which reveals some grim preliminary numbers. According to the Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS) national student debt…
Cheap Date: Lace Up the Skates
It is that time of year again; when the cool, crisp winter air quickens your step and and the picturesque mountains are dusted with snow. With this winter chill comes all kinds of cold weather activities that are a lifestyle…
Raiders Score a Trip to Sioux City for Nationals
After receiving the last at large bid for the NAIA national tournament, the SOU women’s volleyball team was determined to extend their season another two weeks, defeating La Sierra University in a four set match on Saturday. This win…
“Riding the Yak” to Racism
Yik Yak, the popular social media site/app known for anonymous, often humorous, interactions has sparked racial controversy at SOU. Wednesday SOU’s official Yik Yak feed contained a thread of racist comments from anonymous users. While the exact phrases used…