College is expensive. Got it. We know tuition prices rise, state’s contribute less and politicians are running on platforms promising relief. But until that day comes what can students do to curb bills and deal with this financial reality? We’ll …
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Cup ‘O Joe Grows in Demand on Campus
“We focus on what works best and what can be enjoyed the most,” says marketing manager Bergantino clarifies. “The SOU Dining Service will continue to evolve, with some changes being more obvious than others.” Southern Oregon University is the second…
Drinking Still Not Encouraged in the Library
Students who have noticed the large green sign posted in the window of Hannon Library might have some questions as to why the building is applying for a liquor license. Unfortunately, those who were hoping to be able to bring beer…
President Saigo Breaks Down Decision
Tuesday morning, the Siskiyou sat down with Southern Oregon University’s President Roy Saigo in an attempt to clarify the news announced during the recent board meeting on October 16th that he will not be seeking a third year extension of…
From Farming to Facebook
When you consider a country that has gone from farming to Facebook, what does that mean? The subject of exploring reality through a technology lens drew a small crowd to the theme of a talk on how technology has affected…
Annual Soul Food Dinner full of Southern Charm
Upon first entering the Rogue River room in the Stevenson Union, the smell of fried chicken and cornbread filled the air. Hospitality was as abundant and soulful as the food. The event began with Keyisha Porter, head of the Black Student…
Local Concerns about Drought Focus on SOU
Citizens of Ashland have been pondering Southern Oregon University’s daily watering of its grass for years, according to at least one source. As an example, Regina Ayars wrote a letter this past June to the editor of the Daily…
New Feng Shui in the Daniel Meyer’s Fitness Center
What do you call it when a Zumba class, a body-builder, and a track athlete enter a room at the same time…chaos in the Daniel Meyer Fitness Center! As many have noticed wandering through the east side of campus, McNeal…
Chess is for Everyone!
“Chess is best played outside on a beautiful day like today,” Raymond Ngo speculates. The sunny afternoon accompanied by a cooling fall breeze that makes the picnic tables in front of the Stevenson Union a popular spot for students on…
New Epicenter for Climbers
Rock climbers get an upgrade! Along with Southern Oregon University’s new recreation center in the works comes an entirely new rock climbing gym. It’s not entirely clear when it will open but it’s hoped it will be usable with…