Photo by The Weepies I first heard the heart-wrenching harmonies of The Weepies when I was in middle school and a friend of mine played their song “World Spins Madly On”. I was immediately struck by how the real-life couple’s…
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Get your tickets now for SOU’s If/Then!
Many of us have wondered what would happen if we took different roads and made different choices in our lives. That is the question that If/Then poses, which follows Elizabeth, a newly divorced woman, as she moves to New York…
When the Weather’s Got You Down, What Can You Do?
Seasonal Affective Disorder, often referred to as Seasonal Depression, is a mood disorder that is characterized by depression in the winter months. Often referred to as SAD, it usually begins and ends at the same time, starting in the fall…
The Magic of Music with King Roy Wing and the Ashland Folk Collective
The Ashland Folk Collective knows how to put on a good show, and Saturday night’s King Roy Wing concert was no exception. Held at the Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship church in Ashland, the packed-house enjoyed an evening of boot-stomping…
Three (Extra)Ordinary Stories of Survival
On Jan. 29 in the Hannon Library, as part of the ongoing Campus Theme presentations, SOU’s own Dr. Marianne Golding presented the stories of her late father, who is of Jewish descent, and two other Jews who survived the Holocaust…
New Cell Tower Proposed on SOU Campus Triggers Public Debate
Featured photo ©AT&T A new AT&T cell tower is being proposed near the SOU dorms to increase campus coverage, but not everyone is happy about the plan, as was evident by a public meeting last month when some residents voiced…
The Infamous Stringdusters, Bringing Positive Vibes to Ashland
Photo ©The Infamous Stringdusters Do you need to blow off some steam after the first week back at school or want to continue your 2020 celebrations in style? Come to the Ashland Armory on Thursday, January 18th to sing, dance…
Psychedelics in the Rogue Valley
Photo ©Johns Hopkins University Amid recent legislative action taken to push for the legalization of psychedelics in Oregon, and growing discussion and support both in Oregon and the United States, the Rogue Valley sits in a hot spot for psychedelic…
Empathetic and Hilarious, an Interview with Singer-Songwriter John Craigie
Photo ©Seattleite Coined as “the lovechild of John Prine and Mitch Hedberg with a vagabond troubadour edge,” by The Stranger, John Craigie will be bringing his rustic sound to Ashland on December 10th. Known for his humor and realistic storytelling,…
A Tribute to Taowhywee Agnes Baker Pilgrim
Taowhywee Agnes Baker Pilgrim September 11, 1924 – November 27, 2019 “I’m everybody’s Grandma,” she’d say with a broad smile. This was Agnes Baker Pilgrim’s way of expressing her deep appreciation, acceptance, and love of all people. In her 95…