A nationwide taste test which began in Southern Oregon will soon be dictating what’s in your Starbucks cup. Coconut milk has been in the Pacific Northwest Region for months as a test product. Starbucks in the Rogue Valley were some of…
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Passing of senate bill gives a more equal opportunity for LGBTQ
This week, in Washington D.C, the senate passed a bill, the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA), that makes a federal law that does not allow discrimination based on sexual orientation within the workplace. The bill ENDA prohibits employers from firing,…
Let’s talk about sex
“If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library.” – Frank Zappa, American musician How many sex partners do you think your friends have had? Four? Five? You’re probably wrong.…
Live coverage of Jackson County elections
Terrie Martin’s journalism class has been working hard over the last several weeks to make information about local elections available to Southern Oregon University students. Since the beginning of the term they have interviewed campus organizers, done in-depth paper trails…
Check your voting status
Your vote may not count in this upcoming election. Due to Oregon’s policies on voter registration, more and more voters are being automatically unregistered without their knowledge. Oregon invalidates ballots from voters who have had changes to their address, name or signature…
OSA encourages students to register, vote
As a student in the Oregon University System, you will be affected by changes taking place in the future of higher education. That’s why members of the Oregon Student Association say it’s important for students to vote. “Schools need to come up…
SOU student honored by Alaska State Legislature for Carnegie Hall performances
In late January, Beatriz Abella, a 22-year-old SOU student, was both publicly commended by the Mayor of Juneau, Alaska, and formally cited by the Alaska State Legislature for her remarkable achievements as a vocalist, including her award-winning vocal performances at…
Riki Ott, Occupy organizer, to host two workshops over the weekend
In name of the 99 percent, the Occupy Wall Street movement has spread like wildfire since its inception, burning its message through hundreds of communities in the United States. Ashland is no exception. Occupy Ashland has grown exponentially since it…
National protest against textbook prices comes to SOU
The Textbook Rebellion has arrived at Southern Oregon University, making its campus debut Tuesday during a petition drive in the courtyard of the Stevenson Union. In attendance were two symbols of the campaign; the “Mr. $200 Dollar Textbook” mascot, who…
Let the Rebellion Begin
Almost 70 percent of students reported not purchasing one or more assigned textbooks because they couldn’t afford it, according to a new survey released by the Student Public Interest Research Group. College Board, a service that helps to prepare students…