What is the N-word? Why do people say the N-word? Why shouldn’t people say the N-word? What is the history behind the N-word? These and many more questions were addressed during the “State of the N-Word” address Wednesday afternoon in…
Month: January 2012
Singer Etta James dead at 73
Etta James, the sultry-voiced singer who crossed the bridges between jazz, blues, gospel and R&B flawlessly, died today at age 73 from complications brought on by her battle with leukemia.James had been battling the disease for many years, and had been…
Ashland woman makes international students feel at home
Courage, adventurous spirits, and lots of jet fuel were some of the ingredients that made dinner possible Monday night in Susan Koralek’s dining room. The only things missing were red beans and rice, but for international Southern Oregon University students…
SOU’s 140th anniversary marks increase in diversity and highest enrollment of students
Southern Oregon University saw its highest enrolling and most diverse fall term in its 140-year history thanks to a combination of different factors, including location, affordability, and contributions from the local community. “I believe that, thanks to the Internet, social…
Peek @ the week, Jan. 19 – 31
Thursday, Jan. 19 4:30 p.m. SOU Acapella Meeting in SU Arena. 4:30 p.m. Mindfulness drop-in group in SU 314/315. 5-7 p.m. SEVEN Exhibition opening in Schneider Museum, with performance by Hoon Lee from 5-6 p.m. 7 p.m. Annual Stafford Poetry…
Local Music Calendar, Jan. 19 – 31.
Thursday, Jan. 19 Mark Tuttle (celtic violin), 6 – 8 p.m. @ The Playwright. Gayle Wilson, Donna Bishop, and Gary Creek, 8 p.m. @ The Wild Goose. Spotlight on the USO, 8 p.m. @ Camelot Theatre, ticket info, 535-5250. Scoggin…
A return to the 2nd dimension
When it comes to indie gaming, there is less of a focus on expensive graphics engines and gleaming eye-candy because the indie community is way past that. Game play and story have reemerged as priorities to those of us who…
Pins Highlight SOU Rout of Pacific
Second-ranked Southern Oregon posted three pins plus a technical fall victory as the Raiders defeated Pacific 41-3 Saturday night at Bob Riehm Arena.The win improves the Raiders’ 2011-12 dual record to 6-2 and gives SOU its 18th consecutive victory over…
From dream to reality: Dr. King’s legacy lives on
There are many things that could be said of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. We could discuss his famous “I have a dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., arguably one of our nation’s…
Siskiyou FilmFest preview show hits Ashland tomorrow
The popular Siskiyou FilmFest has been featuring environmental films in the Southern Oregon area for 11 years.