Dear SOU students, My name is Eli Stillman and recently I’ve become the editor in chief for our school newspaper, The Siskiyou. I only started school here in the fall, but instantly felt like a part of the campus…
Author: Julie Akins
Behind the Bag Ban
Ashland, Ore—On November 6, a citywide ordinance took effect banning single-use plastic carry-out bags at store checkouts. In an effort to encourage this transition local stores are now required to charge a 10¢ fee for each paper bag…
Seniors: Time to Consider the Last Lap
Seniors you’ve been working hard and now you’re almost to there: Graduation. You can see the light at the end of the tunnel but you’re not done just yet. There’s still work to be done in order to…
Stonehenge? Mystery Around the Rock Circle
Many students and community members know about the several locations at Southern Oregon University where art is exhibited, however after a walk through of the campus itself, one will soon realize that many artworks are installed throughout as well.…
Ski Swap Weekend!
Ski and Snowboard lovers have the opportunity to sell or buy items at the Southern Oregon University Ski Swap just around the corner. The 40th annual ski swap is happening December 6th and 7th from 9:00 AM to 4:00…
Smash Bros Sweeps SOU
The third floor of the Shasta dorms plays host to many games on Monday evenings. Residents watch a highly anticipated football match on the massive T.V. while others might play cards on a corner couch. The room is…
Controversy of the “Cat Call” Explored on Campus
If you missed the buzz on a Youtube video about so called “cat calling” then you’ve probably also missed the national debate about whether the practice of yelling at women as they pass on the sidewalk is flattery or…
5 #Finals Hacks to Ease You Through It.
“There’s no use on going over things that you do already know and have a good concept of.” That’s just one of the finals hacks suggested by student Gavin Ruch. We present to you a few more to get…
Ashland Joins National Police Protests
Southern Oregon protestors organized on the streets of Ashland in support of those demonstrating against a grand jury decision last week not to try a white police officer who shot and killed an unarmed black man…
“We want to treat every student here as if they are precious”
“We want to treat every student here as if they are precious, because they are,” President Roy Saigo said in his speech for State of the University that included his plans to develop and reconnect the community of…