Portland congressman Mitch Greenlick’s proposal of a controversial bill that would penalize bicycle passengers under 6 made headlines this week. The bill would make it illegal to carry a child under the age of 6 either a bike or a…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration
See our photo gallery below for images from Monday’s MLK Day celebration at the Ashland Armory. Photos by Lenny Holland/The Siskiyou.
The fight for free transit
It has been over five years since students at Southern Oregon University have been able to enjoy free rates for Rogue Valley Transportation District bus services, but a university committee is working to re-establish negotiations with the transportation service provider,…
Student filmmaker wins year supply of yogurt
One Southern Oregon University video production team is tasting victory after winning a year supply of yogurt in a commercial creating contest. SOU senior Jotham Porzio, 22, and his crew won a year supply of yogurt after winning a commercial…
La Niña brings snow
La Nina is in full swing in southern Oregon, already bringing a series of early winter storms and plenty of snow pack. The counterpart of El Nino, a La Nina weather phenomenon means a cooler ocean surface temperature, which causes…
Coen Brothers create a new classic
The Coen Brothers have once again succeeded in mesmerizing us with another beautifully told story. It seems that every time we go to the theater to see a Coen Brothers film, we are partaking in an…
African president refuses to step down
Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo is refusing to leave office as president, even after Alassane Ouattara was officially recognized as the winner of last November’s election. Groups of supporters of both men have grown violent in some cases, provoking fear…
Students rally to support classmate
Students protesting the withdrawal of Eliza Schaaf were interrupted by Southern Oregon University campus public safety officials today.
Volleyball team advances in opening round of NAIA championships
Leanne Stennett slams home a shot in the first set as the 14th-ranked Southern Oregon volleyball team scored a 25-23, 25-21, 25-13 victory over Holy Names in the NAIA National Championship Opening Round Match tonight at McNeal Pavilion.
Dysfunction within ASSOU continues
With the end of the term coming closer, the trials and tribulations of the ASSOU continue to grow. Former Director of Communications Hayden Perkins resigned earlier in the term and was replaced by Amanda Stucke. Former Executive Director of Administration…