It appears a new Southern Oregon University campus policy involving freedom of speech will be in order before winter break. It comes in the wake of a handful of students asking for petition signers outside the so-called “Free Speech…
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Southern Oregon University in a Boom Year
(Ashland, Ore.) —This has been a big fall for Southern Oregon University experiencing a windfall of new students for the first time in three years. University officials recently announced S.O.U. experienced a 1.02% increase in enrollment this…
#Exam Hacks-7 Ways to Succeed
Photo by My Gre Exam Preparation While studying for finals, have you ever felt like you have already forgotten everything you learned during the quarter? Problem: exams and “midterms make your brain look like the fuzzy snow channel on TV,”…
University Reacts to Stabbing
The family housing units at Southern Oregon University have a reputation of being quiet, affordable and close to campus. But now a resident who has lived the last two years in the family complex with her children wonders if it’s…
Campus Food Pantry Open
The civic engagement food pantry on campus had a rocky transition this year. With the loss of administrators from the previous years, they were not able to open for students until now. But, as of today they have food…
Raiders Stomp Menlo in Basketball
The Raiders ran lay-up lines as the student section began to fill. Riehm Arena buzzed with excitement. Fans filtered up and down the bleachers with nachos and popcorn in-hand. “These Ain’t Loyal” blared from the speakers. Menlo followed suit, dribbling…
Election Special: Measure 15-128 and Your Commute
If Measure 15-128 does not pass on Tuesday Rogue Valley Transportation District Officials say they fear a dramatic decrease in services will follow. First on the chopping block will be evening and Saturday bus service as well as new routes…
Election Special: Measure 91, Legal Weed
Washington and Colorado have made a big splash by being the first states to legalize marijuana, and the waves are being felt everywhere. Now, not only is Washington D.C. and Alaska riding the wave of voting on marijuana legalization, Oregon…
Election Special: Measure 92, GMO Labeling
This November, Measure 92, would require food manufacturers and retailers to label GMO’s, genetically modified organisms in foods. It would give Oregon voters the chance to become among the first to successfully push through labeling. Currently some twenty…
Election Special: Measure 90 and Open Primaries
Measure 90 may be one of the most important items on the ballot for SOU students this year. Never heard of it? It’s okay, that’s our job. Measure 90 seeks to follow in the footsteps of California and Washington,…