As the Rogue Valley celebrated the Chinese New Year over the weekend Southern Oregon University welcomed attorney Martin Gold to speak about his new book Forbidden Citizens: Chinese Exclusion and the U.S. Congress: A Legislative History on Friday, February 7, in the…
Month: February 2014
Review: Jacksonville Inn is Classy, Delectable
Still looking for a way to wow your date this Valentine’s Day? Who doesn’t love a delectable, mouth-watering meal amongst candlelight? The Jacksonville Inn is an outstanding restaurant to start that relationship this holiday or rekindle the flame in the…
AIFF Executive Director Anne Ashbey to Step Down
Anne Ashbey, the two-year executive director of the The Ashland Independent Film Festival, will be stepping down from her position. The board of directors officially accepted her resignation. “I have made the decision to step down following the 13th annual festival,”…
pincushioned to Perform at Schneider Museum
A free performance by interactive and multimedia duo, pincushioned, will be held on Tuesday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schneider Museum of Art. Invented by two punk-prog-rockers, Barry Moon (Baz) and Doug Nottingham (Dug), pincushioned is a…
SOU Enters Secondary Phase of Retrenchment
On Thursday, February 6, 2014 SOU President Mary Cullinan released a “Provisional Retrenchment Plan” after a 20-day comment period. Southern Oregon University made a call for retrenchment at the beginning of the 2013-14 school year, proposing large budgetary cuts through…
How To: Make it Through Midterms
Whether the first few weeks of the term have seemed entirely short or entirely too long, midterms are once again upon us. Although it’s easy to fall into unhealthy habits while trying to get homework done, make it to class…
Oompa-Loompas Hit SOU Stage
Be prepared to see an Oompa-Loompa with your very own eyes and witness Violet blowing up into a blueberry. The hunt for the “golden ticket” and the exciting events that follow will be available for your viewing pleasure right here…
Students Weigh in on Rideshare Survey
The Center of Sustainability is conducting a survey regarding the potential creation of a rideshare program. This program would function as a message board that would pair drivers with people who need rides. The program would be “a collective of…
The Winterfest Carnival And Murder Mystery Event Was Larger Than Ever Before.
Last Thursday night’s Snow Fiesta events included the Club Winterfest Carnival and the Murder at the Ski Lodge dinner event. The Club Winterfest Carnival was attended by twenty-five of SOU’s student clubs, who came with booths, games,…
Fourth Annual Polar Plunge Later This Month
Get a little chilly for a big cause. The fourth annual Polar Plunge will be held at Jackson Aquatic Center, located at 815 Summit Ave. in Medford, on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. Participants will jump into the frigid…