Four weeks ago, in my column titled, “Tunisian unrest could begin to ripple throughout region,” about the mass protests in Tunisia, I called…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
“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 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…
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…