For the second year in a row, Southern Oregon University’s Queer Resource Center will put on “Thursday’s a Drag,” this Thursday in the Diversions nightclub in the basement of the Stevenson Union at 7 p.m. The event is open to all, and…
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DeBoer pledges to work with students, focus on public transportation if elected mayor
Alan DeBoer has been a part of the Ashland community his entire life, and is now hoping to continue his commitment to the city by serving as mayor. DeBoer is no stranger to this is a position, having served as mayor…
UN Week encourages students to think globally
This week has students thinking globally for UN week. A series of events, hosted by the United Nations Alliance Club of Southern Oregon University, will take place in the Rogue River Room of the Stevenson Union. These events will lead up to…
Local candidates for mayor, county commissioner visit SOU
Candidates for the positions of Ashland mayor and Jackson County commissioner spoke at Southern Oregon University on Monday to educate students about local voting issues. In addition to the candidates State Representative Peter Buckley spoke to students and music was performed by…
SOU to be featured in Department of Energy video about sustainable communities
Southern Oregon University has long been proud of its commitment to sustainability, advocating stewardship of the environment and a “more restorative form of capitalism,” according to the university’s website. The university has received national attention for its progress toward a…
Ariana Jacob brings a unique style of art to SOU
Ariana Jacob, a participant in a new exhibition for the Schneider Museum of Art called Portland2012, is not your typical artist. In late 2011 Jacob began touring the nation asking one simple question: “How expert do we need to be to…
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…
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…
Folk musician Sean Hayes coming to Ashland tomorrow
“Sean Hayes is a young man with an old soul.” (National Public Radio) Sean Hayes, a folk musician from San Francisco, may not be as well known as the actor from Will & Grace with the same name, but has…
While you were out: summer news from Ashland
Students’ return to the classrooms of Southern Oregon University is the final sign of summer giving way to fall. Here is a recap of what happened while you were out, according to headlines from the Ashland Daily Tidings and the…