Eager people filled the streets outside of the Historic Ashland Armory in a line that snaked around the block on Monday, Jan. 19. These Ashland community members gathered here for the 27th annual celebration of Dr. Martin…
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Why This Guy Needs You
Dear SOU students, My name is Eli Stillman and recently I’ve become the editor in chief for our school newspaper, The Siskiyou. I only started school here in the fall, but instantly felt like a part of the campus…
Behind the Bag Ban
Ashland, Ore—On November 6, a citywide ordinance took effect banning single-use plastic carry-out bags at store checkouts. In an effort to encourage this transition local stores are now required to charge a 10¢ fee for each paper bag…
Seniors: Time to Consider the Last Lap
Seniors you’ve been working hard and now you’re almost to there: Graduation. You can see the light at the end of the tunnel but you’re not done just yet. There’s still work to be done in order to…
Hannon Library Extends their Extended Hours
Hannon library is creating extended hours this week and finals week to allow students more time to study. Weekend hours have also been further extended in order to meet the demands of students who welcome them with open arms. The library…
Controversy of the “Cat Call” Explored on Campus
If you missed the buzz on a Youtube video about so called “cat calling” then you’ve probably also missed the national debate about whether the practice of yelling at women as they pass on the sidewalk is flattery or…
5 #Finals Hacks to Ease You Through It.
“There’s no use on going over things that you do already know and have a good concept of.” That’s just one of the finals hacks suggested by student Gavin Ruch. We present to you a few more to get…
Ashland Joins National Police Protests
Southern Oregon protestors organized on the streets of Ashland in support of those demonstrating against a grand jury decision last week not to try a white police officer who shot and killed an unarmed black man…
“We want to treat every student here as if they are precious”
“We want to treat every student here as if they are precious, because they are,” President Roy Saigo said in his speech for State of the University that included his plans to develop and reconnect the community of…
Laverne Cox; “Aint I a woman?”
A review of the facts–Laverne Cox presence on the Southern Oregon University campus recently is anything but a distant memory. Students filed into a free pizza lunch Monday to review her appearance and what the transgender star of…