Cold weather is expected throughout the region today, and the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory. Â Snow levels may drop as low…
Category: Local News
Marijuana Measures Fail
California’s Proposition 19 and Oregon’s Measure 74 were roasted in the polls early last week, but supporters of marijuana reform laws are confident that the…
Cease and desist order given to ASSOU
Due to a cease and desist order brought against ASSOU by SOU lawyers, no trial will happen against President Stephen Land, even if new complaints…
Two new members join Ashland city council
Two new city council members emerged as election results came in Tuesday. Locally controversial council member Eric Navickas’ seat was up for re-election, but his…
Student challenge creates awareness for disaster prevention
BY BRITTANY BEVIS SOU will host a “student challenge†to help promote emergency preparedness on campus. Projects will present proper procedures to use during a…
SOU starts student recovery program
Students in recovery from addiction can take advantage of a new program at SOU. The Community of Recovery Program at Southern, is the only program…
Rubes comic at SOU Wednesday
Nationally syndicated cartoon creator, Leigh Rubin will speak Wednesday at SOU. Rubin will elaborate on his inspiration for “Rubes†and the history behind his four…
Election Sweeps Southern Oregon
Ashland Public Library ballot drop-off was a flurry of activity as people scrambled to submit their ballots on Tuesday for the local and state elections.…
Congressional redistricting: Cause for Concern?
The redistricting used in the 103rd, 107th and 108th  (1994, 2002, 2004) United States Congresses rearranged the political map in favor of Republican politics —…
John Kitzhaber wins the race for Oregon governor
BY LENNY HOLLAND Chris Dudley has conceded the race for governor to John Kitzhaber. As numbers continue to roll in, Kitzhaber’s lead has been widening…