Four weeks ago, in my column titled, “Tunisian unrest could begin to ripple throughout region,” about the mass protests in Tunisia, I called for similar peaceful protests to spread all throughout North Africa and the Middle East. Unfortunately,…
Month: February 2011
Outdoor Program is a cache for adventurous students
Southern Oregon University’s Outdoor Program offers terrific services for students. From kayak rolling clinics to snowshoe rentals, the Outdoor Program has something to offer avid outdoor persons or the inexperienced beginner. Over the years, the outdoor program has grown from…
Ten-year, $100 billion budget cuts may hit Federal Pell Grant program and student loans
The U.S. Congress is preparing to vote on wide-reaching budget cuts that could affect the academic livelihood, and survival of many college students. President Barack Obama’s 2012 federal budget takes aim at Pell grants and loans for graduate students. The…
Ashland Independent Film Festival will host Oscar night celebration
The Ashland Independent Film Festival will hold its 2011 Oscar Night Gala on Sunday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Historic Ashland Armory. The fundraiser for the AIFF will feature dinner and dessert by Helena Darling Fine Catering. A…
This week in music: higher education from the music geek.
By George! A lot of really amazing musicians were born this week, but the list has to start with one George Frideric Handel, born Feb. 23, 1685. He wrote songs, operas, concertos, Music for the Royal Fireworks, and many other…
Music News (2/13-2/21)
New Radiohead album out now Radiohead’s new album, “The King of Limbs,†is now available to download in a digital format from their new website, thekingoflimbs.com. MP3 copies are $9, and WAVs are $14. They also have…
Oregon Shakespeare Festival prepares for opening weekend
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival opens its 2011 season this Thursday with four new productions. Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure,†Moliere’s “The Imaginary Invalid,†the stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird,†and Julia Cho’s “The…
“Unknown” just another average rollercoaster ride
Watching “Unknown†is a little like riding the rollercoaster at the county fair. There are a few chills, thrills and unexpected bumps along the way, but afterward, when you step from the platform, you can’t help but feel…
“The Blues Brothers” remains a classic
“It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses.†Easily one of the most memorable lines in all of moviedom, I still…
U.S. has rich history with oil
Local geologist Len Eisenberg lectured about the oil industry last week at SOU. Photo courtesy of prisonplanet.com Local Ashland geologist, Len Eisenberg, presented a lecture last week on the role oil and natural gas plays in modern society and possible…