Spring term started with a bang this year with GAYpril, an event meant to increase awareness of the culture, history, and politics of the LGBTQ community. Celebrated nationwide by universities and organizations, GAYpril features various activities and events throughout the…
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3rd annual International Poetry Night showcases poetry of protest
Southern Oregon University’s third annual International Poetry Night took place Mar. 1, showcasing powerful and controversial poetry and literature from around the world. The poems were read in the six languages offered at SOU: Chinese, German, Japanese, Spanish, French and…
OSPIRG hosts panel discussing food subsidies
“Do you know the government spends billions subsidizing junk food?” reads a chalk message on the sidewalk on Tuesday in front of the Hannon Library. Following the question was an invitation to an interactive panel discussion being held later that…
New Digital Music Production Group provides inspiration for music lovers, producers
Of the many services offered at Southern Oregon University, the newly established Digital Music Production Group is undeniably a revolutionary inspiration to music lovers and producers alike. The club held its first inaugural meeting in the SU Diversions on Monday…
ASSOU and OSA to lobby Oregon legislators against high textbook prices, tuition increases
Personal stories from college students about the effects of high textbook prices and annual tuition increases send a clear message to Oregon, according to representatives of Associated Students of Southern Oregon University and the Oregon Student Association. “The situation today…
“Tunnel of Oppression” exhibit brings students face-to-face with realities of discrimination, prejudice
The Associated Students of Southern Oregon University presented the “Tunnel of Oppression” exhibit last Tuesday, a photo gallery packing an emotional punch as it forced visitors to face the realities of social discrimination and prejudice. “Sometimes people need to be…
30-foot OSPIRG turtle visits SOU
Southern Oregon University students were treated to a rare sighting of a 30-foot long species of turtle in the courtyard of the Stevenson Union on Tuesday. The only catch: it was inflatable. The SOU chapter of the Oregon Student Public…
OSPIRG’s “March Forth” rally will have to raise its own money, Ashland city council says
The Ashland City Council rejected the Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group’s request for a waiver on the special events fee for an upcoming march and rally during the city council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7. OSPIRG has put together…
ASSOU Senate meeting outlines next year’s problematic funding situation for SOU
Southern Oregon University is in dire straights this year due to a combination of reduced state funding and an increase in university services, according Craig Morris, SOU vice president of Finance and Administration. Morris spoke to the Associated Students of…
Peek @ the week (or month…) for February
Thursday, Feb. 2 Noon – 1 p.m. Student Sustainability Discussions in SU 105. 4:30 p.m. Mindfulness drop-in group in SU 314/315. 5-8 p.m. Black History Month film in Meese Auditorium (Art Building). 5-8 p.m. T-shirt and underwear party in Diversions.…