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…
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Check your voting status
Your vote may not count in this upcoming election. Due to Oregon’s policies on voter registration, more and more voters are being automatically unregistered without their knowledge. Oregon invalidates ballots from voters who have had changes to their address, name or signature…
OSA encourages students to register, vote
As a student in the Oregon University System, you will be affected by changes taking place in the future of higher education. That’s why members of the Oregon Student Association say it’s important for students to vote. “Schools need to come up…
Vice presidential debate showing today in Hannon Library
The Digital Media Gallery in Southern Oregon University’s Hannon Library will be broadcasting the vice-presidential debate Thursday, Oct. 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Vice-President Joe Biden and the Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan will debate U.S. foreign and…
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…
Southern Oregon Pride festival kicks off Thursday, Oct. 11
The 2012 Southern Oregon Pride Festival is almost upon us, and it’s looking to be bigger and even better than last year. A celebration promoting equality, tolerance, and a sense of community among Southern Oregon’s gay community, this year’s festivities will…
Restructuring of student affairs department leads to elimination of several positions, including dean of students
Southern Oregon University has seen many changes over the summer, chief among them being the restructuring of the student affairs department and the elimination of several positions in a move that, according to university officials, will create better communication between…
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…
Looking to get involved on campus? Join a club
Southern Oregon University recognizes that the quality of a student’s college experience is not defined by GPAs or transcripts, but also by their level of involvement in their campus and community. There are 87 registered clubs at SOU, and despite…