The Shutdown from a Hospitality Worker’s Perspective

Photo by Claire Grant Ashland is a hospitality town. With the Oregon Shakespeare festival bringing thousands of tourists in and out of this small town every year, we have developed an astounding infrastructure to support the tourism that keeps Ashland…

Student Fees and Tuition: What You Need to Know

Photo from Pixabay When the COVID-19 pandemic moved all university classes online last March, SOU students were concerned about whether or not tuition and student fees would change. Without access to campus buildings and services, the question of whether or…

How to Navigate Thanksgiving After a Chaotic Year

Photo by VeselovaElena from Getty Images 2020 has been an eventful year for the entire world. With a pandemic that has upended lives, an election that showed the true colors of many people, and events that sparked social justice across…

Expand Your Self-Awareness with PSY 318 Next Term

Photo courtesy of Steve Miller Come explore interpersonal growth with a counselor-in- training in the class Personal Development: Individual Exploration, 1 Credit P/NP (CRN4588). This course is a 1-credit pass/no pass experiential course. PSY 318 provides an opportunity to engage…

Ashland Memes: The Story Behind its Suspension and Re-Creation

Photo Courtesy of Ashland Memes With a little over a year on Instagram, Ashland Memes has gained a large following of more than 7,000 followers, including some larger local businesses. However, their recent activity caused the suspension of their original…

How do You Celebrate Pride During a Pandemic? The Social Justice and Equity Center Found a Way

Photo by Emily Perry Pride is a time where those in the LGBTQ+ community can come together and celebrate their love and who they are. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing and with many events canceled, those who wanted…