Pictures from SO Pride 2012 by Katie Breen.
Category: Community
QRC’s “Thursday’s a Drag” a hit
Southern Oregon University’s Queer Resource Center’s second annual “Thursday’s a Drag” gave attendees an inspiring experience last week, with slam poetry, live acoustics, skits and dances, and an appearance by the “Diamond Divas” featuring SOU students promoting an anti-bullying campaign. Co-hosting the show…
Eat your heart out: Greenleaf Restaurant
I’ll admit it: for living in Ashland for over a year now, I’ve done a horrible job at going out to experience local cuisine. I tend to eat out only if it’s cheap or a special occasion, but Ashland offers too many…
Food Pantry program offers help to students in need
Hungry and broke students currently enrolled at Southern Oregon University have the opportunity to take advantage of free food as part of the school’s new Food Pantry program designed to address the needs of low-income students. Students in need can get a…
“Biome” Erickson an unconventional candidate for Ashland mayor
One of the three candidates for Ashland mayor may seem unconventional, a fact he openly acknowledges and supports. Michael Erickson, listed as “Biome” on the ballot, is pursuing a vision of government led by citizens rather than politicians. Erickson is originally from…
Dining out in the heart of Southern Oregon: the Siskiyou’s definitive gastro-guide to Ashland
Headed out but don’t know where to eat? With all the choices in Ashland it can be hard to make up one’s mind. Here are a few options to get you started: Greenleaf Restaurant at 49 N. Main Street is open…
Stromberg encourages students to participate in local government
For the past four years John Stromberg has served as mayor for the city of Ashland and is currently running for re-election. If re-elected, Stromberg hopes to build a relationship between local government and Associated Students of Southern Oregon University. He encouraged…
DeBoer pledges to work with students, focus on public transportation if elected mayor
Alan DeBoer has been a part of the Ashland community his entire life, and is now hoping to continue his commitment to the city by serving as mayor. DeBoer is no stranger to this is a position, having served as mayor…
UN Week encourages students to think globally
This week has students thinking globally for UN week. A series of events, hosted by the United Nations Alliance Club of Southern Oregon University, will take place in the Rogue River Room of the Stevenson Union. These events will lead up to…
Local candidates for mayor, county commissioner visit SOU
Candidates for the positions of Ashland mayor and Jackson County commissioner spoke at Southern Oregon University on Monday to educate students about local voting issues. In addition to the candidates State Representative Peter Buckley spoke to students and music was performed by…