One of the three candidates for Ashland mayor may seem unconventional, a fact he openly acknowledges and supports. Michael Erickson, listed as “Biome” on the ballot, is pursuing a vision of government led by citizens rather than politicians. Erickson is originally from…
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Stromberg encourages students to participate in local government
For the past four years John Stromberg has served as mayor for the city of Ashland and is currently running for re-election. If re-elected, Stromberg hopes to build a relationship between local government and Associated Students of Southern Oregon University. He encouraged…
“Thursday’s a Drag” teaches tolerance through performance
For the second year in a row, Southern Oregon University’s Queer Resource Center will put on “Thursday’s a Drag,” this Thursday in the Diversions nightclub in the basement of the Stevenson Union at 7 p.m. The event is open to all, and…
UN Week encourages students to think globally
This week has students thinking globally for UN week. A series of events, hosted by the United Nations Alliance Club of Southern Oregon University, will take place in the Rogue River Room of the Stevenson Union. These events will lead up to…
Local candidates for mayor, county commissioner visit SOU
Candidates for the positions of Ashland mayor and Jackson County commissioner spoke at Southern Oregon University on Monday to educate students about local voting issues. In addition to the candidates State Representative Peter Buckley spoke to students and music was performed by…
SOU to be featured in Department of Energy video about sustainable communities
Southern Oregon University has long been proud of its commitment to sustainability, advocating stewardship of the environment and a “more restorative form of capitalism,” according to the university’s website. The university has received national attention for its progress toward a…
Ariana Jacob brings a unique style of art to SOU
Ariana Jacob, a participant in a new exhibition for the Schneider Museum of Art called Portland2012, is not your typical artist. In late 2011 Jacob began touring the nation asking one simple question: “How expert do we need to be to…
Meet Sarah Westover: OSA campus organizer
Sarah Westover works 13-hour days, but you won’t hear her complain. She loves her work as Southern Oregon University’s “campus organizer.” Westover moved into the position two weeks prior to fall term, 2012. She had been the campus organizer for Portland Community…
National Coming Out Day all about support, encouragement for gay community
The Queer Resource Center of Southern Oregon University celebrated “National Coming Out Day” Thursday, using a literal door set up in the Stevenson Union courtyard to represent the figurative “closet door” out of which the LGBTQ community say they have…
Traveling preachers cause a stir on campus
The area in front of the Stevenson Union is designated a Free Speech Zone. However, the most recent group to utilize this space caused an outcry from students. On Tuesday Oct. 9, the Luke 10:2 ministries came to campus and…