“Even though this community already thrives off of art and culture, we believe that the people are hungry for more. Live at the Armory is going to provide it, and provide it in style”, says Jason Gallagher co-owner of…
Category: Ashland
President Saigo Breaks Down Decision
Tuesday morning, the Siskiyou sat down with Southern Oregon University’s President Roy Saigo in an attempt to clarify the news announced during the recent board meeting on October 16th that he will not be seeking a third year extension of…
Ashland Co-op Eyeing Haggen’s Location
Ashland’s beloved Food Cooperative is celebrated for its outdoor courtyard, organic and natural foods and plain ol’ charm. Based on the packed parking lot and people socializing in front of the store, it’s clear the Co-op is an integral part…
Annual Soul Food Dinner full of Southern Charm
Upon first entering the Rogue River room in the Stevenson Union, the smell of fried chicken and cornbread filled the air. Hospitality was as abundant and soulful as the food. The event began with Keyisha Porter, head of the Black Student…
Local Concerns about Drought Focus on SOU
Citizens of Ashland have been pondering Southern Oregon University’s daily watering of its grass for years, according to at least one source. As an example, Regina Ayars wrote a letter this past June to the editor of the Daily…
Deer Hunting Season 2015
As the city of Ashland continues to consider ideas from its recent “Deer Summit”, hunting season goes into its second phase and some believe it may be helpful to thinning the large population of deer which we see walking urban…
Film Club Returns for a Sequel
In recent years, multiple film clubs have been created and faded at Southern Oregon University. Though varying in goals and agendas, most of these different clubs hoped to unite students and emerging film makers interested in viewing and creating film…
Haggen Packs Up to Leave Ashland
Just as fast as the Safeway on Siskiyou transformed into Haggen it will now be shutting down altogether in a few weeks. The Pacific Northwest grocery store chain that bought up more than 140 Albertsons, Safeways and Vons this summer…
New Epicenter for Climbers
Rock climbers get an upgrade! Along with Southern Oregon University’s new recreation center in the works comes an entirely new rock climbing gym. It’s not entirely clear when it will open but it’s hoped it will be usable with…
Students and Senators Agree on the Debt Problem
Two bills with your names on it are being considered right now in Washington DC. They are designed to make higher education more affordable. They are written by Oregon senators and are in committee. If they make it to the…