The discovery of two leaden musket balls in a wilderness region southwest of Roseburg has filled in key gaps in the annals of the Oregon’s history about a pre-Civil War battle that has until now been shrouded in mystery. Mark Tveskov, a…
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The Voting Project: Thursday, Nov. 1
Editor’s Note: The Voting Project is a collection of interviews put together by D.L. Richardson’s JRN251 class. With elections fast approaching, the class went out and asked people two simple questions: who they were voting for and why. The answers…
The Voting Project: Wednesday, Oct. 31
Editor’s Note: The Voting Project is a collection of interviews put together by D.L. Richardson’s JRN251 class. With elections fast approaching, the class went out and asked people two simple questions: who they were voting for and why. The answers…
“Rock the Vote” educates students
With less than a week until Election Day, organizations on the Southern Oregon University campus are working to encourage students to educate themselves and submit their ballots. As a part of the “Vote OR Vote” campaign hosted by Associated Students of Southern…
The Voting Project: Tuesday, Oct. 30
Editor’s Note: The Voting Project is a collection of interviews put together by D.L. Richardson’s JRN251 class. With elections fast approaching, the class went out and asked people two simple questions: who they were voting for and why. The answers…
“Homefree Hostels” give back to the community
Ten years ago Aaron Fletcher, 30, voluntarily went homeless to pursue a sustainable lifestyle, free of possessions and the daily routine. He was looking to create solutions to some of society’s issues, and learn more about himself in the process. Traveling from…
Eat your heart out: Greenleaf Restaurant
I’ll admit it: for living in Ashland for over a year now, I’ve done a horrible job at going out to experience local cuisine. I tend to eat out only if it’s cheap or a special occasion, but Ashland offers too many…
Food Pantry program offers help to students in need
Hungry and broke students currently enrolled at Southern Oregon University have the opportunity to take advantage of free food as part of the school’s new Food Pantry program designed to address the needs of low-income students. Students in need can get a…
“Biome” Erickson an unconventional candidate for Ashland mayor
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…
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…