There is still a bowling club here at Southern Oregon University, however it is not affiliated with the school…yet. Reece Paquin, a junior here at SOU is trying to make that possible. Head of the bowling club, he hopes to…
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SOU Snapchat: More or Less Moralless
*Pictures taken from the Snapchat story have been edited When a campus filter was made available to Snapchaters on and around Southern Oregon University last fall, it proved that the school is no exception in America’s growing obsession with ephemeral…
“Elephants”, An Original Poem
This is a transcript of a poem performed at the MLK Celebration in Ashland written by Southern Oregon University student Ahsante Sankofa Foree. ELEPHANTS We declare it time to address the elephants in the room We come from a house…
Martin Luther King’s Legacy, “Get Uncomfortable”
“I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.” These words, the beginning of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s immortal I…
FDA Ban Stops Blood Drives on Campus, “We Would Like to See Change”
It is not too late to save a life. It is not too late to give blood. But you can’t do it on Southern Oregon University’s campus. One pint of blood can save up to three lives, according to…
McNeal Pavilion Behind Schedule
The construction and demolition of Southern Oregon University’s McNeal Pavilion has had some setbacks in the past few months due to budget issues. Now the next steps can be taken; demolition of houses on Stadium Street for the new student…
SOU, Thinking Local?
With the recent opening of Human Bean and the upcoming launch of Einstein Bagels, Rebecca Espindola, a barista at the Java Union, laments the trend of chain stores on campus, “Does SOU represent Ashland’s local vibe? I’m kind of sad…
Snowmageddon Fuels Mt. A.
“I’m stoked on Mt. Ashland finally being open and staying open this season” says SOU student Christianne Steele, excited to be back on the slopes. She is one of many who have been able to return to Mt. Ashland after…
Ashland Students Struggle to Find a Home
Last Tuesday the city council took additional steps towards securing affordable housing for residents by agreeing to restore the 20-acre Union Pacific Railroad property located between Clear Creek Drive and Rogue Place and south of East Hersey Street. Mayor Stromberg,…
Raiders Make it to Title Game-Where to Watch it.
Another big year for Southern Oregon University’s football team. The Raiders have made it to the NAIA football title game for the second year in a row. The number of people wanting to watch the game together is expected to…