Lithia Park houses Ashland’s Japanese garden, which had its grand opening just a couple of weeks ago on October 22nd, 2022. The garden designer is Toru Tanaka, a Japanese man who specializes in designing Japanese gardens, as he has created other…
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Heart of the Rogue Festival at Pear Blossom Park
Over this past weekend, The Siskiyou had the pleasure of attending Medford’s Heart of the Rogue festival in Pear Blossom Park. This two-day event took place on Friday the 14th from 4pm to 8pm, and Saturday the 15th from 11am…
The Hannon Library Writing Center
The Hannon Library is a wonderful resource for students, new and experienced. Whether people are studying for a midterm or looking for reliable research, there are places within the library meant for each student. One resource in specific is just…
Small Batch Craft Brewers – A Mother Daughter Duo
Kombucha is one of the most popular drinks in not only Oregon but Ashland, many people here on campus are avid kombucha drinkers themselves. Portland, Oregon is the town with the most overall sales of kombucha, seventy-eight times higher than…
Small Business Spotlight Spotlight: Study Hall
Coffee maintains itself as one of the centerpieces of a student’s repertoire. A delicious caffeinated beverage lends itself excellently to studious behavior, invigorating you with the energy to push through the long days expected of students. For many individuals, coffee…
Successful Boba Event with Epic!
Image Credit Matcha Boba Why were there so many people eager to get inside Matcha Boba House on a Wednesday night? “Because it’s fun and it’s free!” This is the straightforward answer I got while we waited outside the door,…
Small Business Spotlight: Louie’s of Ashland
For over 15 years, Louie’s Bar & Grill has been one of Ashland’s favorite gathering places for locals, visitors, families, and friends. Open everyday from 11 am – 8 pm, Louie’s has created the most welcoming environment and atmosphere we…
Local Interview with the Oregon Cabaret Artistic Director Valerie Rachelle
Image Credit Oregon Cabaret Theatre Top Insights About the Oregon Cabaret Theatre Recently, The Siskiyou sat down with local artistic director Valerie Rachelle to talk about her career and the Oregon Cabaret Theatre. Valerie is the artistic director for the…
An Audiophile’s Dream
Photo Credit Music Coop Website Calling all music lovers! Ashland has the place for you, and it’s a little slice of heaven. The Music Coop, an independent record store located next to Bloomsbury Books on 268 East Main Street, is…
The Taste of Home: Welcoming Osteria La Briccola to Ashland
On the second floor of a creek-front building in Ashland’s Downtown Plaza lies Osteria La Briccola, a warm and welcoming authentic Italian restaurant that opened in early June 2021. The moment I walked into the modest but intimate space, I…