The Southern Oregon University Men’s Lacrosse team ended their 2012 season with a 19-to-6 loss to No. 23 Western Washington University in the first round of the PNCLL Playoffs. The Raiders struggled often and early and could not manage to…
Month: April 2012
Luau brings a (mostly) satisfying continuation of tradition
The 16th Annual Ho’opa’a Hawai’i Club Luau filled the McNeal Pavilion with enough Hawaiian music and dances on April 21 to make the 400 attendees feel the Aloha Spirit deep down in their pork- and coconut-filled bellies. The luau’s theme…
The Pear Blossom Parade borders on the surreal
To the annual attendees of the Pear Blossom Parade in Medford, the usual cavalcade of floats, flaunters and fair-goers went off as always this year, leaving behind clouds of exhaust and gutters brimming with forgotten flyers. But what does this…
40th annual International Week wraps up with a night of show-stopping performances, fashion show
The 40th annual International Week concluded with a spectacular showcase of cultural singing and dancing, as well as a fashion show of traditional dress at the International Show on Friday night. A welcoming message by Southern Oregon University President Mary…
Lecture asks: who needs newspapers anyway?
Dr. Sara Brown and Professor Paul Steinle presented the results of a 13-month research trip on April 12, a trip spanning over 30,000 miles across the country surveying more than 150 newspaper industry professionals about the future of printed news.…
Raiders Conclude Season Against OIT and NCU This Weekend
Although their quest for a spot in the conference tournament fell short, the Raiders’ final weekend of the 2012 softball season will feature numerous intriguing storylines. Southern Oregon, 20-17 overall and 10-11 in Cascade Collegiate Conference play, will face Oregon…
2011 SOU grad comes back to teach
Southern Oregon University is home to many inspirational people and stories of success, and Richard Balzer is an individual with a story that shines a light of hope on possibilities after graduation. A 2011 graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in…
Indie gaming spotlight: Out of the ordinary
Whilst gaming my way across the World Wide Web, I have experienced some of the most offbeat and wonderful gems that the indie community has to offer. Travelling and studying abroad has introduced me to gaming studios and websites I…
Lumberjack International: In honor of Chuck almighty
I’ve been saving this one for a while. Let me just say that Chuck Norris is my hero. My beard is an active homage to his greatness, and I have an encyclopedia of Chuck Norris jokes stored away in my…
Southern Oregon University and the International Student Association are celebrating their 40th annual International Week starting this Monday, April 23th and continuing through Friday, April 27th. The events kicked off on Monday with a parade starting at Cascade to Stevenson…