Photo by pexels.com I’m a fourth-year college student. At this point in my student career, I have read countless articles on literary theory, from the sex-cited body in Margaret Atwood’s novels to phallic symbolism in Bram Stoker’s Dracula. However, I…
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Ashland Earns Eighth MovieMaker Honor
Photo courtesy of the Digital Cinema Program Ashland does it again: MovieMaker magazine added Southern Oregon University’s hometown to its 2021 list of Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker. This designation marks the eighth consecutive year that the national magazine…
The Hannon Library to Rent Out Study Rooms to Students
Photo by Tally Broderick The Hannon Library has started to let students check out keys to study rooms. The Siskiyou had an opportunity to speak with Mallory Wilkerson who is the Promotion, Communication, & Design Assistant Where do you check…
Explore Interpersonal Growth in the New Psychology Course, Group Exploration
Photo courtesy of Steve Miller Come explore interpersonal growth with your undergraduate peers in Group Exploration (PSY 319 6986). This is a 1 credit pass/no pass experiential course. PSY 319 provides an opportunity to engage in self-exploration in a supportive…
The ‘Not-So-Hot’ History of Valentine’s Day and How to Combat ‘Not-So-Hot’ Love
Photo courtesy of Javier Leddy Photography Much like love itself, Valentine’s day’s origin remains a mystery full of lust, conflict, and ancient history. While Christian entities believe that Valentine’s day commemorates the death of Saint Valentine, many believe that this…
Laika Studios Celebrates 15 Years
Photo by Tally Broderick Over the past 15 years, Portland-based Laika Studios has produced a few successful animated movies, such as Coraline, which is set in Ashland, and Kubo and the Two Strings. I have an undying love for Laika…
ASSOU Meeting Recap, February 2nd
Photo courtesy of ASSOU TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd – Speaker of the House Violet Crain called the meeting of the Associated Students of Southern Oregon University (ASSOU) to order at 6:01pm, February 2nd. The Agenda and Minutes were adopted with no…
Compete in the Student Recreation Center’s Dog Show
Photo courtesy of the Student Recreation Center If you’re an SOU student and have a dog or are a dog lover, then the Rec Center has the event for you. Starting February 1st, the Rec Center is holding a virtual…
ASSOU Meeting Recap, January 26th
Photo courtesy of ASSOU Speaker of the House Violet Crain called the meeting of the Associated Students of Southern Oregon University (ASSOU) to order at 6:12pm, January 26th. The Speaker proposed removing Approval of Student Fee Recommendation from New Business.…
Cultivate Your Spiritual Self during a Pandemic: Say “Goodbye” to TikTok and “Hello” to Cultural Relativism
Photo by Anuhea Nihipali At first glance, the cultivation of the spiritual self using TikTok seems like astute and positive platform engagement during isolation, but there may be a misinformed, white-washed underbelly to these well-intended pursuits. One’s early 20s should…