Southern Oregon University’s Hannon Library, already a showcase for unique talent in the Rogue Valley, recently added one of Ashland’s own spiritual and symbolic artifacts. Carved out of a 53-year-old alder tree, the “We are Here” statue formerly served as…
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38th annual Ski Swap happening now
The 38th annual Ski Swap is happening this weekend at Southern Oregon University in the Stevenson Union, open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. This is a perfect opportunity for you and your family…
Developments on new student recreation center continue
The final product may still be a few years down the road, but a new recreational center is coming to Southern Oregon University along with a new track and turf field at Raider Stadium. The architect firm OPSIS has been…
Holiday events in Ashland over break
For those not migrating home for the winter or for those who call the Rogue Valley home, there are still ways to turn your winter break into a true staycation. While hibernating with a month’s supply of hot cocoa may…
SOU bands to perform Wednesday through Friday
Southern Oregon University’s Music Department will be hosting three concerts this week showcasing the talents of the SOU Concert Choir, the SOU Symphonic Band, and the SOU Jazz Ensemble. The events will be held in the Music Recital Hall in…
Choir kids show their skill
The Southern Oregon University Music Program will be hosting a series of performances this week to bring the joy of music to the community. The SOU Chamber Choir will be performing three pieces of classical music on Sunday at 3:00…
SOU Civic Engagement Program hosts food and clothing drive to benefit Maslow Project
In recognition of Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week the Civic Engagement Program hosted their third annual week-long food and clothing drive from Monday, Nov. 12 to Saturday, Nov. 17. Red donation bins for clothes and food were stationed in the residence halls…
The Nerd is the Word: Taking back the N-word
Welcome to the first installment (hopefully of many) to “The Nerd is the Word.” This column will be your place to go for what’s happening in the world of Geek and Nerd culture. Do you have the Konami code tattooed…
Police tight-lipped about results of last week’s searches
No information has been forthcoming on the results of three police searches last week in connection to the year-long investigation into the Nov. 19, 2011 murder of 23-year-old David Michael Grubbs on the Central Ashland Bike Path. About 50 police…
“Three Sisters” rough around the edges, but still powerful
If the self-portrayed character of Elizabeth Wurtzel from the autobiography “Prozac Nation” was fractured into multiple personalities and made into distinct characters and then translated into Russian, the result might be Allison Horsley’s contemporary English translation of an obscure Russian play called “Three…