On Oct. 4, the Event Planning Involvement Committee (EPIC) wrapped up the first week of fall term and hosted the fifth annual Glowfest. Glowfest is an event that is free to all students. The goal of the event is to…
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Molly Tuttle Performs in Ashland
On Oct. 4th, Molly Tuttle and her band performed at the Unitarian Church in Ashland. Tuttle has claimed multiple awards for her music, including being the first woman to receive the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Guitar Player of the Year…
SEIU Strike Averted: Contract Settled
Two-year labor contract of classified employees at public Oregon universities has been settled. Negotiations started in February.
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…
Artist behind “Vagablonde” to perform in Ashland
On Saturday, June 1, 21 year old singer-songwriter Piper Hays is scheduled to perform at The Black Sheep Pub in Ashland, Oregon. Hays is performing in support of her recently released debut album, titled Vagablonde. Recorded at the historic Sam…
Siskiyou Review: “Detective Pikachu” lacks Pika-punch
Since the unveiling of the first trailer, Detective Pikachu has been drawing a collective swoon from “Pokéfans” around the world. A live action movie full of immaculate CGI Pokémon, with Ryan Reynolds’ seductively nasally tones embodying perhaps the most adorable…
Vampire Weekend’s 4th album explores new territory
In the sphere of indie music, you’d be hard pressed to find a more historically polarizing band than Vampire Weekend. Their eponymous debut album accrued critical acclaim from dozens of publications, and soared to the 17th spot on the Billboard…
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,…
Annual career fair showcases local connections
Each spring term the SOU office of career connections welcomes a variety of employers to recruit student employees, interns, and volunteers in a Career and Internship fair. Max Brooks, the Career Preparation Coordinator, puts on the fair each year. “It…
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…