The Ashland Plaza was filled with about 200 peaceful protesters this weekend during Occupy Ashland, a reaction to Occupy Wall Street, a nation-wide protest that started September 17 in New York City in an effort to raise awareness about corporate…
Day: October 11, 2011
Patrick Dodd’s political prowess
People from many backgrounds have been inspired to “occupy” cities across the nation since Occupy Wall Street began its protest in New York roughly three weeks ago. It was no surprise to see the people of Ashland join in the…
Classical composers for decibel-tolerant newcomers
Hopefully you all know vaguely who Wagner was, or at least his profession. Have you heard “The Ride of the Valkyries?” Good, then you’ve heard Wagner. It’s pronounced vawg-ner, not wag-ner, so try not to be wrong. Wagner is not…
SOU’s Gregory Martin shows “Headspace” in Stevenson Union Gallery
At the Stevenson Union here at Southern Oregon University, students may be familiar with the third floor gallery, where some of today’s hottest artists are represented in full, with their many works on display for all to see. As of…
Music News (10/3-10/9)
Gorillaz will release best-of compilation The Damon Albarn-fronted band will be releasing a 15-track compilation of singles, videos and remixes to celebrate the band’s 10th anniversary. Tentatively titled “The Singles Collection,” the album will arrive Nov. 29 and will be…
Diary of a Doorman
Most nights in the doorman/bar business are passive and predictable. You stand at the door, take the money and check IDs. It’s not rocket science. You deal with the random transient and underage schemer, and take it all in stride.…
Comments from the Peanut Gallery
The Siskiyou is adding a bit of retro flair to the last of our print editions. We’re drawing inspiration from the past by modeling our logo after some of our favorites from the 1960s to 1990s, as well as re-printing…
OSPIRG’s 5 Tips to Save Energy – Week 2
1. Sign up for an energy walk through with an energy service corps volunteer! 2. Report any leaks, drips, or maintenance issues to your facility manager. 3. Purchase ENERGY STAR appliances (fridges, microwaves, computers). 4. Use a laptop rather than…
History Repeats: This week in 1992
“Bookstore: Is it really ripping us off?” by Alison Berliner (The Siskiyou, Oct. 13, 1992) Does the bookstore at Southern Oregon State College overcharge students who purchase new or used books? Does the bookstore cheat people out of a decent…
Human need, not corporate greed: Looking through the eye of the needle
Sunday marked the 23rd day of the Occupy Wall Street protests that originated in New York and have since moved to numerous other cities across the country, including Ashland. The protests’ central goal is to fight corporate greed and social…