Beginning in fall of 2015, Southern Oregon University students will be subject to a 5% tuition increase as voted on by the newly appointed SOU Board…
Author: Julie Akins
Breaking News: Schneider Child Care Center Gets Yes Vote
The referendum put forward to support the Schneider Child Care Center with student fees has been approved with a 78% yes vote as of this…
“Don’t Underestimate Me”, Worker Rights Advocate Runs for President
“Don’t underestimate me,” declared newly announced presidential candidate Bernie Sanders to George Stephanopoulos on the Sunday news talk show circuit. That seems fair advice. Especially…
Technology Imitating Art or Becoming the Artist?
On the third floor of the Hannon library, as part of the SOAR Conference, there is a computer experiment underway. Some might call it a…
Two Days to Decide-Should Schneider Childcare Center Close or Not?
Students at Southern Oregon University have two more days to decide the fate of some 30 preschool children and their parents. A referendum to keep…
How a Tea Cup and a Play Creates Change
From creating tea ceremonies for traumatized veterans to plays for helping homeless dogs “Presentation Night” was the opportunity for the good willed and recently educated…
Much Ado About…..
It is May, spring has officially arrived in Ashland. This past weekend, people gathered together to experience ShakespeareAMERICA’s opening event, Much Ado About Shakespeare…
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!
The national unemployment rate for 20-24 year old college graduates holding at least a bachelor’s degree is 7.0%. To some that may seem like…
Lens on Life at the Lost and Found
Have you ever lost something of great value? A book? Your cellphone? Or maybe a piece of clothing? Do you remember the wave of panic…
2016-The Vote
Former United States Secretary of State, US Senator, and First Lady of the United States, Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination…