Did you know that the very first story published in the Siskiyou was about the “world-famous” Ukrainian National Chorus arriving to perform a concert in Ashland 86 years ago? “This is a day of ultra-sophistication in the musical world as…
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SOU Student Photography Show Opens Thursday
Photography enthusiasts rejoice, an SOU photo show is on the horizon. You won’t want to miss the SOU Student Photography Show held just a few short days from now. The Show is a collection of photographic work done by the…
SOU Honors College to launch Fall 2013
An administrative task force at Southern Oregon University has been developing a project dubbed the Honors College, a unique and challenging learning environment that combines real-world experience with classroom curriculum. “The Honors College is an opportunity for like-minded students to work…
Vagina Monologues a success
About 150 men, women and children crowded into Ashland’s Bellview Grange last weekend for Southern Oregon University’s Women’s Resource Center’s annual production of the Vagina Monologues, a global performance movement that seeks to address and abolish violence against women and…
EPIC Hosts A Week Of Events for Snow Fiesta
Don’t be fooled by the recent warm weather. There are plenty of wintery events coming to SOU next week, courtesy of EPIC. Starting on Monday, the student-led Event Planning Involvement Committee is hosting a series of “epic” events. Most students…
Feeding the community: Ashland local feeds those who are in need
The winter months in Ashland can be harsh and unforgiving for those who don’t know where their next meal will come from. Komac Tapp, known locally simply as Komac, has called Ashland his home for the past 47 years. Every Thursday…
4th annual International Dinner next Wednesday
The International Student Association of Southern Oregon University will be putting on their fourth annual International Dinner next Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the Rogue River Room of the Stevenson Union. Doors open at 6 p.m., appetizers at 6:30 p.m. The…
Let’s talk about sex
“If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library.” – Frank Zappa, American musician How many sex partners do you think your friends have had? Four? Five? You’re probably wrong.…
WRC hosting several events Valentine’s Day weekend to raise awareness about violence against women
Southern Oregon University’s Women’s Resource Center will be hosting several events during Valentine’s Day and over the weekend to raise awareness about violence against women. The first event, One Billion Rising, will be happening tomorrow from 7 to 10 p.m.…
Woody Tasch, angel investor and founder of Slow Money, to present at SOU next Thursday
Woody Tasch, the founder and chairman of Slow Money, a nonprofit micro-financing organization, will be speaking about micro financing and food entrepreneurship next Thursday, Feb. 21, at 12:30 p.m. in Southern Oregon University’s Music Recital Hall. Tasch, the former chairman of the…