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…
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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…
Farmer’s market returns to downtown
Since spring is in full swing, Ashland had its first Farmer’s Market of the season on May 4th. There were lots of vendors there and many people came out to enjoy the weather. We spoke with Matt Suhr, who runs…
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…
Wynonna Judd & the Big Noise Coming to the Ashland Armory
Mark your calendars folks, Wynonna Judd & the Big Noise are bringing the fun and the music to the Ashland Armory on Wednesday, January 29th. Selling over 30-million albums during her 34-year career, Judd’s commanding voice will get you on…
Local High School String Quartet to Join the Pros
Featured photo by Michelle Fairless Written by Erika Sailer GRANTS PASS, OR: When the touring show “Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown” returns to the Rogue Theatre on Feb. 19, the Ashland High School String Quartet will join the professional musicians…
The Human Cost of SOU’s Rising Tuition
Photo ©Southern Oregon University As tuition and the student incidental fee continue to rise, the time has come to consider the impact of SOU’s rising costs. With anything as expensive as a college degree, there will always be people who…
Fry Bread Feast Raises Money for April Powwow
Photo courtesy of Tally Broderick On Wednesday the 15th, The Native American Student Union (NASU) held their fry bread fundraiser in front of Stevenson Union, selling fry bread for $6. All funds went to their annual spring powwow which will…
New Cell Tower Proposed on SOU Campus Triggers Public Debate
Featured photo ©AT&T A new AT&T cell tower is being proposed near the SOU dorms to increase campus coverage, but not everyone is happy about the plan, as was evident by a public meeting last month when some residents voiced…
All the Stories the Creative Writing Club Has To Offer
On the Friday before finals week, the Creative Writing Club hosted their very first End of Term Reading. This event was a way for members all across campus, not just in the club or the department, to share their work…
The Infamous Stringdusters, Bringing Positive Vibes to Ashland
Photo ©The Infamous Stringdusters Do you need to blow off some steam after the first week back at school or want to continue your 2020 celebrations in style? Come to the Ashland Armory on Thursday, January 18th to sing, dance…
Digital Cinema Winter Casting Fair
SOU’s Digital Cinema program will be holding four taped auditions for a variety of student and class projects, including senior capstones and a televised pilot for the Advanced Sitcom Production class. The Winter Casting Fair begins January 10th & 11th,…
John Craigie Closes the Ashland Folk Collective Season with Nicki Bluhm
Photo by Autumn Micketti Tuesday found Ashland’s Unitarian Church filled to the brim with students and community members alike, as John Craigie took to the stage. Originally from Santa Cruz, CA but now based in Portland, Craigie’s mix of humbling…
The Irishman: A Review
Photo ©Netflix Warning, spoilers ahead! Martin Scorsese is back! Three years after his film, “The Silence” was released, starring Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver, Scorsese makes his return with a three-hour epic that premiered during Thanksgiving week. The film boasts…