Ashland, Ore. – I’m actually very surprised at the mixed reviews for the newest Spiderman installment. I thought it was a thoroughly enjoyable film, and I like it as much as last month’s The Winter Soldier. The fact that the…
Month: May 2014
We are Human: Quicksand
This is the part of a weekly column by Ashley Johnson surrounding the struggles she has faced in her own life and the concept of being human. Warning: some entries will contain strong content regarding abuse, addiction, self-harm and eating…
How To: Adjust to Spring
Ashland, Ore. – The warm weather is finally coming to Southern Oregon, and while we’re rejoicing, some of us may also be having a hard time. Finals, unexpected bouts of rain, and the anticipation of being free for the summer…
Base Camp: Equipment Check
This is the next installment of Reid Barbier’s weekly column on hiking and outdoor adventures in Southern Oregon. You inch your way along the edge of the ice flow, deadly-blue abyss to your right and cliff face of white to…
“Breaking Dead” Student Film Festival Next Week
This year’s Student Film Festival is set to be the biggest in recent memory, and is sure to offer a great night of entertainment for all film lovers. The festival will be split into two days, with the first being…
SOAR Week Kicks off Monday
In a week-long showcase of Southern Oregon University art, research and performance, the Southern Oregon Arts and Research conference will start on Monday, May 12 and continue until Friday, May 16. This annual conference brings together individuals from a wide…
First Year Mentor Program Helps to Increase Retention with Participants
After five years in action, SOU’s First Year Mentor Program has seen a spike in participation that has helped to keep students at the university from one year to the next. The program is designed to bring student mentors together…
“Little Shop of Horrors” Starts Next Week
Ashland, Ore. – The Theatre Arts program of the Department of Performing Arts at Southern Oregon University presents the musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, and music by Alan Menken in the Center Stage Theatre…
Base Camp: Lost Creek Lake
This is part of Reid Barbier’s weekly “Base Camp” column on the best hiking and outdoor adventure spots in Southern Oregon. At some point this spring, with the sun high overhead and a warm breeze behind you, you might decide…
Night of Impact features Shawn McDonald and Al Egg
The Craterian Theater in Medford welcomed Christian music artist Shawn McDonald and the Portland Trail Blazer’s Chaplain, Al Egg, Thursday night for an event hosted by Impact Athletics. The venue was filled with hope, inspiration, prayer, and soulful music. While…