La Nina is in full swing in southern Oregon, already bringing a series of early winter storms and plenty of snow pack. The counterpart of El Nino, a La Nina weather phenomenon means a cooler ocean surface temperature, which causes…
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CD Review: New Politics
I have problems with pop music. Not with the messages, goodness no. Nor is it an aversion to catchy and infectious beats that Dr. Dre came up with years ago. It’s not even a music snob…
“Positive and Negative” art opening
Colby Stevens’ new exhibition “Positive and Negative†is now on display at Retzlaff Gallery in the Art Building, along with a number of other exhibitions by Southern Oregon University art students. The opening on Thursday night was attended by art…
Coen Brothers create a new classic
The Coen Brothers have once again succeeded in mesmerizing us with another beautifully told story. It seems that every time we go to the theater to see a Coen Brothers film, we are partaking in an…
African president refuses to step down
Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo is refusing to leave office as president, even after Alassane Ouattara was officially recognized as the winner of last November’s election. Groups of supporters of both men have grown violent in some cases, provoking fear…
Men and Women cross country teams shine at NAIA National Championships
Raiders Men Win Nationals — In just three years, the Southern Oregon men’s cross country team has gone from unranked to National Champions. The Raiders earned the program’s first-ever NAIA National Championship today at the national meet in Vancouver, Wash.…
Students rally to support classmate
Students protesting the withdrawal of Eliza Schaaf were interrupted by Southern Oregon University campus public safety officials today.
Volleyball team advances in opening round of NAIA championships
Leanne Stennett slams home a shot in the first set as the 14th-ranked Southern Oregon volleyball team scored a 25-23, 25-21, 25-13 victory over Holy Names in the NAIA National Championship Opening Round Match tonight at McNeal Pavilion.
Schaaf temporarily back in studio
Students petitioning for Eliza Schaaf’s reinstatement into a ceramics class experienced a slight victory today. Administrators allowed Schaaf to work in the ceramics studio for the remainder of the day to complete her final project, a hand with…
Student protest interrupted by campus public safety
Students protesting the withdrawal of Eliza Schaaf were interrupted by Southern Oregon University campus public safety officials today. Alissa Arp, dean of the college of arts and sciences, withdrew Schaaf, a student with Down syndrome, from her ceramics class Nov.…