On April 25 college students from around Oregon will converge on Salem to lobby for more higher education funding from the Oregon state government in an event called the Oregon Student Rally for Higher Education. Students from Southern Oregon University, Oregon…
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SOU raises tuition rates by 5.8 percent for next year
This morning, the tuition fee rate for Southern Oregon University was raised to 5.8 percent by a simple majority vote among participants at a meeting consisting of administrators, staff, and faculty. This increase has disappointed members of the Associated Students…
ASSOU legislative and judicial positions still open
Several applications have been turned in this week to the Associated Students of Southern Oregon University office for the legislative and judicial positions that have recently opened. Although the deadline for the senator for the Higher Education Center position has…
New ASSOU constitution up for ratification, deadline Thursday
A new Associated Students of Southern Oregon University constitution, featuring new by-laws that make the three branches of student government more efficient, has been drafted by the student government. Thursday is the deadline for voting on whether or not to…
Developments on new student recreation center continue
The final product may still be a few years down the road, but a new recreational center is coming to Southern Oregon University along with a new track and turf field at Raider Stadium. The architect firm OPSIS has been…
ASSOU budget aims to help students
The Associated Students of Southern Oregon University recently increased their payroll budget for the 2012-2013 school year. The budget, which was created over the summer by an at-large committee, was updated to estimate $107,096 in funding compared to the $94,071…
New student health care plan “breaks down the silos”
A new student healthcare plan has been revealed for the 2012-2013 academic year, developed as a collaborative effort by Southern Oregon University administration and Associated Students of Southern Oregon University. Student government members consider this the first step toward bridging the gap…
ASSOU and OSPIRG spread the word about voting
As the 2012 presidential election approaches, so does the deadline for voter registration. With this in mind, the Associated Students of Southern Oregon University have come together with Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group for the “Vote OR Vote” campaign,…
New ASSOU budget increases student government pay by 74%
(Retraction: the original article read that the ASSOU payroll budget for this academic year increased by 174 percent. The correct number is 74 percent) The Associated Students of Southern Oregon University revealed their updated payroll budget for the 2012-2013 academic…
Something for everyone: student clubs and organizations at SOU
For many incoming students, the multitude of resource centers, student clubs, and student advocacy groups at Southern Oregon University can be a little confusing. We here at the Siskiyou recognize that, and have prepared a handy dandy “who’s who” of…