On Monday, Jan. 21, the Historic Ashland Armory held its 25th annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, boasting an attendance of over 300. The program began with a slideshow on the history of Civil Rights, followed by dance and musical…
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25th annual MLK celebrations to feature live music, local speakers
The 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration is happening next Monday, Jan. 21 at the Historic Ashland Armory at 208 Oak St. in downtown Ashland. The event starts at noon and goes until 1:30 p.m., when the Southern…
Jade Wilcoxson: Rogue Valley local heads to the world stage
Active sports such as bicycle racing can be a dangerous game, often sending participants to the hospital for stitches and casts and then physical therapy for months of recovery, but how often does the opposite happen? Ask local physical…
“We Are Here” statue relocated to Hannon Library
Southern Oregon University’s Hannon Library, already a showcase for unique talent in the Rogue Valley, recently added one of Ashland’s own spiritual and symbolic artifacts. Carved out of a 53-year-old alder tree, the “We are Here” statue formerly served as…
Eat your heart out: La Casa Del Pueblo
As I walk into La Casa Del Pueblo, I hear a familiar and friendly voice: “Hola, mi amiga! How are you today?” Salvador de la Cruz, the manager of the family business, grabs a menu and sits me at a…
Holiday events in Ashland over break
For those not migrating home for the winter or for those who call the Rogue Valley home, there are still ways to turn your winter break into a true staycation. While hibernating with a month’s supply of hot cocoa may…
Department of Energy recognizes SOU for sustainability efforts
There is a new video sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy highlighting Southern Oregon University’s clean energy investments. The video is the fourth in the series titled “Clean Energy in Our Community” which promotes sustainability efforts by campuses and…
SOU Civic Engagement Program hosts food and clothing drive to benefit Maslow Project
In recognition of Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week the Civic Engagement Program hosted their third annual week-long food and clothing drive from Monday, Nov. 12 to Saturday, Nov. 17. Red donation bins for clothes and food were stationed in the residence halls…
Skyfall: two perspectives on a 50-year-old franchise
The following review was originally published at: http://alderaanplaces.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-return-of-alderaan-places-and-cloud.html. Adapted and reposted by permission of author. Before I begin this post, I want to confess something that will make most of you out there in the Internet world cringe. I have not…
Police tight-lipped about results of last week’s searches
No information has been forthcoming on the results of three police searches last week in connection to the year-long investigation into the Nov. 19, 2011 murder of 23-year-old David Michael Grubbs on the Central Ashland Bike Path. About 50 police…