After a long battle with cancer that began in 2009, Adam Yauch (aka MCA) of the Beastie Boys has died at the age of 47,…
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Raider Academy Awards honors remarkable student efforts
As spring term inches closer to the end of another school year, Southern Oregon University is making plans to honor the remarkable passion and dedication…
Luau brings a (mostly) satisfying continuation of tradition
The 16th Annual Ho’opa’a Hawai’i Club Luau filled the McNeal Pavilion with enough Hawaiian music and dances on April 21 to make the 400 attendees…
40th annual International Week wraps up with a night of show-stopping performances, fashion show
The 40th annual International Week concluded with a spectacular showcase of cultural singing and dancing, as well as a fashion show of traditional dress at…
Lecture asks: who needs newspapers anyway?
Dr. Sara Brown and Professor Paul Steinle presented the results of a 13-month research trip on April 12, a trip spanning over 30,000 miles across…
2011 SOU grad comes back to teach
Southern Oregon University is home to many inspirational people and stories of success, and Richard Balzer is an individual with a story that shines a…
Southern Oregon University and the International Student Association are celebrating their 40th annual International Week starting this Monday, April 23th and continuing through Friday, April…
Student walk-out highlights tension between students, administration
Since the beginning of the term several events have been staged by students and community members to send a message of discontent to Southern Oregon University’s administration.
NASU hosts 20th annual Spring Pow-wow
Southern Oregon University’s McNeal Pavilion was packed last weekend during the Native American Student Union’s Spring Pow Wow, an annual celebration of Native American cultures…
“Get Out to Vote” project encourages students to get involved
“If the rate of disinvestment continues at the rate it has been, most universities will be private within 10 years or less”. This was predicted…