A 23-year-old man was found murdered on the bike path in Hunter Park on Saturday, making this the first murder in Ashland in more than seven years. The Ashland Police Department said that David Michael Grubbs was found dead on…
Day: November 24, 2011
“Nikolausabend” celebrates Christmas the German way
With the holiday season fast approaching, Southern Oregon University’s German Club is among the first to kick off December with Nikolausabend, a traditional German Christmas celebration. “This is simply a time for the community to get together, free of charge,…
Larry’s takes the cake: creative confectioner crafts crazy cupcakes
With the establishment of Larry’s Cakes, a revolutionary phenomenon has taken the local cupcake industry by storm: using the humble cupcake as a unique and creative art form, a showcase of the creator’s talent and ingenuity. Larry’s Cakes, located at…
Caldera Brewing Company constructing new brewery
The Caldera Tap House has been a popular music venue and social hub for Southern Oregon University students for years, producing widely-distributed award-winning beers and specializing in locally made products. As a result of their success, the company has decided…
Campus Theme lecture series wraps up with discussion of civility and democracy
Two Southern Oregon University professors and a local historian examined and discussed the role that civility plays in a functioning democracy and conflict resolution on Thursday, Nov. 17, in the Meese Auditorium of SOU’s Art Building. As Fall term’s last…
New class looks at transgender theory
Most Southern Oregon University students would agree that people are people, regardless of race, class, sex, gender, or sexual orientation. Because so many students hold this ideal in common, and have shown an interest in studying these differences, SOU is…
“I Heart Ashland” day of service draws thousands
People in red shirts with white hearts filled the streets and parks of Ashland on Saturday during the “I Heart Ashland” event, a day of community service organized by local Christian churches. After months of coordination and planning, the “I…