Updated 3:52: The Jackson County Sheriff’s department reports the body of a man which fits that of 46 year old Todd Ragsdale has been found. A news conference is underway to reveal more detail but at this point the…
Month: January 2016
Campus A Cappella Aims for the Big Stage
A cappella voices could be heard carrying through the campus of Southern Oregon University on Wednesday evening as the group, Dulcet, practiced in between live performances. After reciting a three song set list for an audience in Hannon Library, the SOU students…
Lithia Park Roosters Vanish
Ducks, deer, and turkeys are typical sightings at Lithia park, but on January 3rd two roosters, one red and one white, were apparently abandoned at Ender’s shelter. “They seemed pretty scared, disorientated, and confused,” said Precious Yamaguchi, who runs a…
Medford’s Weekend Bern
Medford held a Bernie Sanders rally Saturday, January 23rd at the Vogel Plaza. With nearly 100 attendees, Wes Brain, one of the organizers of the rally called it a “terrific turnout.” People of all ages showed up holding ‘anti-TPP’ and ‘Single-Payer’ signs high throughout…
SOU’s Unique World of Bees
One in every three bites of food you eat is directly or indirectly a result of a pollinator like a honey bee. 40% of bee colonies were lost in 2014 and the causes are multiple and complex. Southern Oregon University…
The End is Near
Commuters between Ashland and Medford who have been annoyed by construction and slow traffic passing through talent will be happy to hear that the end is near. The construction on the Fern Valley Interchange, Highway I-5 exit 24 to…
Pass the Cushman: Berning Man
Connor Cushman is a student opinion writer for The Siskiyou. His opinions do not necessarily reflect those of The Siskiyou or Southern Oregon University. Chances are if you have a social media account you’re sifting through a landfill’s worth of…
Lady Raiders Stay Hot at Home
Despite serving as just a temporary home for the Raiders, Ashland High has been kind to the Southern Oregon women this season; SOU’s average margin of victory in six home conference games is 38.8 points. This weekend’s tilt against Northwest…
Raider Men Resilient in Consecutive Victories
A pair of pivotal conference games saw the Southern Oregon men’s basketball team come out unscathed, with wins Saturday against Northwest University and Sunday versus Evergreen State College. The Raiders now sit at 16-6 overall, and 10-2 in the Cascade…
TAP-ing into the Community
TAP Coffee, located at 567 Fair Oaks Avenue, officially opened its doors on Monday, January 11th, and is a shared space for the workers of TAP – The Artisan Project as well as those who have come to the for the…