California’s Proposition 19 and Oregon’s Measure 74 were roasted in the polls early last week, but supporters of marijuana reform laws are confident that the 2012 elections will deliver better results. A Gallup national survey released a week prior to…
Day: November 8, 2010
Built to Spill brings their energy to the Ashland Armory
Built to Spill will be bringing their unique sound to the Ashland Armory this Thursday. Known for their amazing live performances which include much improvisation and well-selected cover songs, the Boise-based band have been honing their live show for over…
On the piss: The Black Sheep
Essentially, The Black Sheep is indeed what it claims to be: a traditional English pub and of course it is public knowledge that we Brits enjoy a drink or two or… you get the picture. This truly splendid establishment endeavors…
What to rent: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Doctor Parnassus (Christopher Plummer) is a very old man living in a horse-drawn caravan with his daughter Valentina (Lily Cole), his assistant Percy (Verne Troyer), and Anton (Andrew Garfield), an additional member of his troupe of mummers. The four travel…
Vagabond Opera comes to Ashland
Classifying themselves as a “Bohemian Cabaret†ensemble, Vagabond Opera will be bringing their stunning stage show to Culture Works, 310 Oak St., at 9 p.m. this Friday. Begun in 2002 by classically-trained operatic tenor Eric Stern, the group defies definition…
Cross Country Women Headed to Nationals
After finishing second at the Cascade Conference Championships this past weekend, the Southern Oregon women’s cross country team have booked their place in the NAIA National Championships set to take place on 20 November. The women will join the men,…
Cease and desist order given to ASSOU
Due to a cease and desist order brought against ASSOU by SOU lawyers, no trial will happen against President Stephen Land, even if new complaints are filed. While Chief Justice Aram Morgan declared the investigation and trial proceedings to be…
Two new members join Ashland city council
Two new city council members emerged as election results came in Tuesday. Locally controversial council member Eric Navickas’ seat was up for re-election, but his position was taken by contractor Michael Morris in a roughly 65-35 landslide victory. Before becoming…
Student challenge creates awareness for disaster prevention
BY BRITTANY BEVIS SOU will host a “student challenge†to help promote emergency preparedness on campus. Projects will present proper procedures to use during a disaster. Winners will receive a $500 dollar check and have their project used for the…
SOU starts student recovery program
Students in recovery from addiction can take advantage of a new program at SOU. The Community of Recovery Program at Southern, is the only program of its kind on the west coast. The program seeks to offer institutional support to…