ASSOU opened up their Instagram to questions regarding COVID-19 and how it’s affecting SOU. Here is a transcript of what questions they received and the answers they gave: Q: Why are campus finals still an option? ASSOU: Good question! Some…
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The Siskiyou’s Appeal Letter
Featured Photo by Melissa Matthewson. The following is The Siskiyou’s appeal letter. Read our Letter From the Editors for more context. This letter was emailed the morning of Feb. 20 to ASSOU Vice President and SFAC Chair Olivia Bozarth and…
Letter From the Editors: Budget Cuts to be Brought Before Senate
Featured photo of co-editors Emiliana Rawley and Autumn Micketti taken by Denis Baratta with the Mail Tribune Updated Feb. 20 12 p.m. PST ASHLAND – On Feb. 12, the Student Fee Allocation Committee made budget allocation decisions. The Siskiyou requested…
Antics Improv First Show of the Term
On Friday night, students filed into the Stevenson Union arena to enjoy a night of free pizza and comedy at antics improv’s first show of the term: Your Worst Nightmare. The back wall of the show was covered in audience…
Get Ready for Halloween Festivities Around Ashland
Attention goblins and ghouls, it’s time to get spooky! Halloween is tomorrow and there will be holiday activities around Ashland. Ashland’s Annual Children’s Halloween Celebration begins at 3:45 p.m. at the Ashland Public Library. While the Parade doesn’t begin till…
SEIU Strike Averted: Contract Settled
Two-year labor contract of classified employees at public Oregon universities has been settled. Negotiations started in February.
Raiders lose first chance at national title to play again at 10 a.m.
SOU softball lost their game against Oklahoma city 8 to 4. They don’t have time to be sad, though, because they play again in half an hour
Students plan walk-out for higher education funding
SOU plans to raise tuition between 8.5 and 13.5 % for the coming year in anticipation of the expected budget set by the Oregon state legislature. In response to the increased financial burden on students, a walk-out and rally event…
Siskiyou in the Street: Mother’s Day
Mother’s day is coming up on Sunday! Siskiyou reporter Kayle Blackmore takes to the streets to find out what students are doing for their moms! Transcription: “Hello Siskiyou News, my name is Kayle. I am currently at the Stevenson Union,…
Artist Carsie Blanton on new music, sexuality, and capitalism
There’s no better introduction to the world of Carsie Blanton than through her music video for her song “Jacket.” It’s lurid, kinetic, brimming with erotic energy- and most of all– it’s a damn fun time. After speaking with Blanton, it…
SOU students have fun with new auto-mowers
Warning: Due to profanity, reader discretion is advised. Recently, SOU students noticed a new addition to life around campus. In the lawns between Shasta and McLaughlin residence halls, there has been what students have interpreted as a lawn “roomba.” The device…
SOU softball sweeps UBC
Last weekend saw the SOU Softball team sweep University British Columbia’s Thunderbirds, with 3 of 4 being forced to end with the “Mercy Rule”. The first encounter was won with a score of 13-1 going into the fifth inning. Hannah…
Text-share program threshold lowered to $75
Starting Spring term, the Hannon Library’s text-share program will buy books costing $75 or more in the SOU bookstore. The Hannon Library provides SOU students with accessible text-share and course reserve textbooks. For students, these textbooks are available for free…
Portland Elementary School Cancels Pride Event After Conservative Backlash
A Portland elementary school was forced to cancel a pride festival after news of the event started to circle on conservative social media sites. Atkinson Elementary School interim principal Beth Essex said the news articles caused concern among parents over…
SOU Film Festival: Film List
Congratulations to the SOU Student Film Festival participants! Out of 59 films, 14 were selected for the festival. The festival will take place at the Varsity Theatre in Ashland on Wednesday, June 7th at 6 PM with an afterparty at…
OSF Artistic Director Nataki Garrett steps down.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s artistic director, Nataki Garret, has resigned from the Festival. Announced earlier this month, Garrett plans her last day to be May 31. The four-year-long artistic director, and recent interim artistic director, has been a member of the…
Oregon Students Travel to Salem to Advocate for Higher Education Funding
On May 4, 2023, ASSOU traveled to Salem to advocate for higher government-funding for Oregon higher education. ASSOU, along with representatives from various universities and community colleges spoke with legislators to highlight the importance of higher education. The Siskiyou spoke…
Final Pub Night of the Term – Huge Success
Thursday, May 11th marked the final pub night of the year. This pub night was held in the Stevenson Union from 6:30 – 8 pm. Drinks and food were available for purchase. For those over 21, there was a nice…
Student Film Festival Happening on June 7th!
The SOU Student Film Festival is in its 18th running season. This year the event will be held on June 7th at the Varsity Theatre in Ashland. Attendance is free for students but with a fee for members of the…
Students Rally Against Protestors at the SU
Last Thursday, Mau 04, 2023, students were surprised to discover that people with posters had shown up at their school. These people came with posters with sayings that were preaching against sin and promoting people to repent in the name…
Distinguished Member of the Modern SOU Family
On April 7th 2023, Ty Burrell was invited back to SOU to receive the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award. There has been some trouble behind Burrell’s receiving of the award in the past. Originally selected in 2018, the award was pushed…
Writer’s Guild of America on Strike – Future of Streaming and AI In Negotiations
Increasing inflation, AI, and streaming services are currently pressing issues of the collective American experience. These things can be a mixed bag. Inflation is causing the rise of basic necessities like housing and food to luxuries such as entertainment and…
On the Fringe of Fascination
With the coming spring comes new life. For SOU, we have new art as well! We’re going to take a look back at this year’s Oregon Fringe Festival and chat about as many events as we can. We were unfortunately…