Southern Oregon University has long been proud of its commitment to sustainability, advocating stewardship of the environment and a “more restorative form of capitalism,” according to the university’s website. The university has received national attention for its progress toward a…
Month: October 2012
Ariana Jacob brings a unique style of art to SOU
Ariana Jacob, a participant in a new exhibition for the Schneider Museum of Art called Portland2012, is not your typical artist. In late 2011 Jacob began touring the nation asking one simple question: “How expert do we need to be to…
Meet Sarah Westover: OSA campus organizer
Sarah Westover works 13-hour days, but you won’t hear her complain. She loves her work as Southern Oregon University’s “campus organizer.” Westover moved into the position two weeks prior to fall term, 2012. She had been the campus organizer for Portland Community…
National Coming Out Day all about support, encouragement for gay community
The Queer Resource Center of Southern Oregon University celebrated “National Coming Out Day” Thursday, using a literal door set up in the Stevenson Union courtyard to represent the figurative “closet door” out of which the LGBTQ community say they have…
Traveling preachers cause a stir on campus
The area in front of the Stevenson Union is designated a Free Speech Zone. However, the most recent group to utilize this space caused an outcry from students. On Tuesday Oct. 9, the Luke 10:2 ministries came to campus and…
ASSOU budget aims to help students
The Associated Students of Southern Oregon University recently increased their payroll budget for the 2012-2013 school year. The budget, which was created over the summer by an at-large committee, was updated to estimate $107,096 in funding compared to the $94,071…
Check your voting status
Your vote may not count in this upcoming election. Due to Oregon’s policies on voter registration, more and more voters are being automatically unregistered without their knowledge. Oregon invalidates ballots from voters who have had changes to their address, name or signature…
Why YOU should vote
So how important is your voice as a student? Since 2007, tuition has increased in the state of Oregon by 44 percent, making it harder for students to attend four-year universities, as well as forcing them to question the value of…
How to register to vote
Not registered to vote yet? Time is running out. The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 election is Tuesday, Oct.16. If you are at least 17 years old and a U.S. citizen, stop by the Stevenson Union courtyard…
OSA encourages students to register, vote
As a student in the Oregon University System, you will be affected by changes taking place in the future of higher education. That’s why members of the Oregon Student Association say it’s important for students to vote. “Schools need to come up…