In the life of college students, the path to success can sometimes be hard to navigate. No organization on campus understands this better than Southern Oregon University’s First Year Mentor Program, a resource designed to help students succeed academically…
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Student’s capstone project seeks to educate campus on recycling through Recyclemania tournament
Heather Kendall is excited about recycling, and she wants you to be too. A senior studying environmental science at Southern Oregon University, Kendall decided her advocacy for protecting the environment would provide a strong foundation for an event-based capstone centered…
MLK celebration at Armory a hit, over 300 in attendance
On Monday, Jan. 21, the Historic Ashland Armory held its 25th annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, boasting an attendance of over 300. The program began with a slideshow on the history of Civil Rights, followed by dance and musical…
Race Awareness Week at SOU to include panel discussions, movie screenings, presentations
Southern Oregon University’s Multicultural Resource Center, in cooperation with other campus clubs and organizations, will be hosting the university’s annual Race Awareness Week next week, a series of events dedicated to unpacking and discussing the legacy of race in modern…
Jade Wilcoxson: Rogue Valley local heads to the world stage
Active sports such as bicycle racing can be a dangerous game, often sending participants to the hospital for stitches and casts and then physical therapy for months of recovery, but how often does the opposite happen? Ask local physical…
“We Are Here” statue relocated to Hannon Library
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…
Campus food pantry helps struggling students
The Food Pantry is open Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m., or students can set up an appointment with pantry staff via email at foodpantry@sou.edu. Students must fill out a waiver on their first visit and verify that they are a currently enrolled at SOU before using the pantry.
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’s Civic Engagement Program and JCFC hosting a woodcut to benefit low-income families
The cold of winter is creeping up on Jackson County and many low-income residents are without heat each year. To combat this, Southern Oregon University’s Civic Engagement Program is teaming up with the Jackson County Fuel Committee for a wood cut this…
“Marisol” a hard-hitting exploration of theology, sex, fear, paranoia, and human relationships
The play is by turns bizarre and beautiful, aesthetically pleasing and grotesque, witty and sorrowful. Viewers may not know whether to laugh or cry. Viewers looking for a heartwarming story for emotional edification will not find it in “Marisol.”