In Ashland $26 dollars can get you a cheap dinner and a movie. After May 17th that same amount could ensure residents extended access to the Rogue Valley’s Transit system. If passed Measure 151-41 that will appear on next…
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What the Fringe?
Bright, elegant and mysterious. The third annual Fringe Festival began on Monday with a culmination of colors, a selfie booth and even a flash mob in front of the Stevenson Union. The 50 plus dancers in matching outfits synced up…
Latino SU to Host Dance For Children’s Books
The Latino Student Union at Southern Oregon University hosted their 16th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration and taco sale today in front of the SU. There were games being played, including a bean bag toss and a piñata, in addition…
Hawaii Club Honors ‘Aloha Spirit’ in 20th Luau
As much as things change, the more they stay the same. The Southern Oregon University Ho’opa’a Hawaii Club hosted the 20th Annual Luau at Ashland High School. The theme this year was E Ola Mau Ke Aloha or “Long…
Mad Dash to the End: Finding a President
Southern Oregon University President Roy Saigo can often be seen walking around campus, always eager to speak with his students whether it be about the last Raiders game or the weather. This approachability has made him a very popular figure…
Greek Life Says Brotherhood; Students Say Exclusion
All across the country fraternities are being disbanded or suspended for violent incidences or other criminal activities, proving it harder to stay in good standing at their host universities nonetheless form new chapters elsewhere. A group of Southern Oregon University…
Students Appreciate Campus Cuts
With age, comes a new appreciation for some of the things we may have dreaded as children. This can include naps, documentaries or the freedom of creating our own style. Since there are multiple options of where to go for…
SOU Women Make Track and Field History
Track and Field history was made last weekend at the NAIA Indoor Championships, as the Southern Oregon Women’s distance medley relay (DMR) team placed 5th in the final, with a time of 12:03.3. This was the best relay finish for a…
Greensprings Bathrooms: The Truth Behind the Scum
I’ve been working custodial for the housing department at Southern Oregon University (SOU) for about a year now. I’ve heard many rumors surrounding the Greensprings bathrooms, from “there’s mold in there,” to “they haven’t been cleaned in years.” Damyan Mendoza,…
The Vision: Ending Gun Violence
In the past year the U.S. was hit with a streak of 372 mass shootings, killing a total of 475 people and wounding another 1,870. The seemingly endless tragedies have instilled a sense of helplessness into those who…