On Monday, January 13th, Oregon Representative Peter Buckley gave reassurance to Southern Oregon University faculty, staff and students in regards to the issue of the university’s governance. This discussion took places in the Stevenson Union at 6 p.m., and consisted…
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“Blue” is Authentic, Atmospheric Greek Dining
Pristine beaches, crystal clear blue waters, and sunshine reflecting on the majestic cliffs in the distance captivate my imagination for a moment. I open my eyes and realize I am not, unfortunately, in Greece like I had hoped. The mouth-watering…
Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra Performs Impressive “Masterworks III” Series
The Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the SOU recital hall Friday, Jan. 17, at 7:30 p.m. The concert is part of this month’s “Masterworks III” series, an ambitious combination of two flavorful composers and an award-winning opera…
“The Siskiyou” Adds Reader-Submitted Short Stories Column
The Siskiyou is happy to announce that we are starting a new column solely featuring content published by our student readers. If you’ve written a short story and would like to share it with the community, this is a great opportunity…
Locals come together to ‘Pray for Snow’
It seems as if every mountain but Mt. Ashland has been graced with snow this winter, making it difficult for folks looking to ski, board and sled this season. The particularly dry winter and lack of snow has left locals…
“Off the Wall Graffiti” Makes Documentary
Maura McCarthy is attempting a feat that has never been done before. She hopes to bring light to an often discriminated art form by documenting artists from across the country for a new documentary and social media movement that only…
Hamfist Coming to OSF This Weekend
On Friday December 6th, bluegrass band Hamfist is coming to the OSF Craft Fair. Hamfist offers a raw, down home style of bluegrass that feels organic. With 7 members and a variety of instruments, the band sounds full and energetic.…
SOU Chamber Choir Performance on Sunday
The Southern Oregon University Chamber Choir will be performing a one-hour concert titled “A Rose in Winter” on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 3:00 pm in the Music Recital Hall on the SOU campus. The SOU Chamber Choir is an…
Ashland Independent Film Festival Awarded $25,000 Grant
The Meyer Memorial Trust has given the Southern Oregon Film Society, which operates the Ashland Independent Film Festival (AIFF) the $25,000 Grassroots Grant to support operating expenses associated with the Festival. The Meyer Memorial Trust has given AIFF funding twice…
Student Feedback Sought for Governance Options
Over the coming weeks, Southern Oregon University President Mary Cullinan will be making a decision as to what action to take in regards to the future governance of the university, and is currently looking input from the SOU community. As…