All across the country fraternities are being disbanded or suspended for violent incidences or other criminal activities, proving it harder to stay in good standing at their host universities nonetheless form new chapters elsewhere. A group of Southern Oregon University…
Month: April 2016
Can The Siskiyou be Saved?
“This is all I got for you guys…but it’s not for lack of trying.” The words from our department chair, Alena Ruggerio, that were meant to comfort us did nothing more than fill the awkward silence in the small journalism…
Letter to the Editor: Keep Frats Away
The ongoing debate involving bringing Greek Life back to SOU has sparked lots of discussion from different points of view. This is an opinion piece from a concerned SOU student. Dear Editor: I’m writing to express my concerns regarding The Siskiyou’s recent…
Feeling the Bern at SOU
Southern Oregon University felt the Bern on Wednesday as students and Ashland residents gathered in support of the democratic presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders. Advocates for Sanders assembled in the university’s free speech zone outside of the Stevenson Union to partake in…
Earth Week is HERE!
Sustainability at SOU presents Earth Week! Last year the Earth Day Celebration was the largest event with more than 30 activity tables from both campus and community groups. Sustainability & Recycling Coordinator, Roxane Beigel-Coryell, wants to encourage everyone to be…
Students Appreciate Campus Cuts
With age, comes a new appreciation for some of the things we may have dreaded as children. This can include naps, documentaries or the freedom of creating our own style. Since there are multiple options of where to go for…
Bike Theft Season
As SOU begins the Spring Term, Ashland is experiencing some warmer weather. Unfortunately, along with the temperature increase Campus Public Safety (CPS) is noticing an increase in bike thefts as well. According to Director of Campus Public Safety, Fred Creek,…
A Letter from a Former Siskiyou Writer
To help us in our effort to #SaveTheSiskiyou please donate at: https://www.gofundme.com/vcxzcz8k After it was revealed last week that The Siskiyou would no longer be supported by the SOU communication department, we reached out to some former writers to share how…
Hixon Bounces Back At Chico State Twilight
One of the NAIA’s most talented middle-distance runners, Jared Hixon, is finding his rhythm on the track once again. After a rough opening to his season, Hixon used a powerful kick to take the win in the 1500m last night,…
SOU Softball Rolling as CCC Title Race Heats Up
The Southern Oregon University softball team is in the midst of their best season in quite some time. The Lady Raiders are 27-11 overall and 13-5 in conference, and are nationally ranked (currently 25th) for the first time since 2006.…