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…
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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…
Series of tornadoes set new records
The recent outbreak of tornadoes across the southern United States has devastated hundreds of homes, and lead to a death toll of over 300 people. The National Weather Service revealed numbers identified an estimated 305 tornadoes in recent weeks, and…
Group proposes controversial specialty license plate
MISSISSIPPI–A controversial plan for a new specialty license plate in Mississippi is drawing concerns from the African-American population, among others. The plate, proposed by The Sons of Confederate Veterans pays tribute to Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, a General in…
FCC approves large scale media merger
The largest television network and one of the largest cable distributors announced a merge last week, solidifying a grim future for opponents of media consolidation. The United States government and the Federal Communications Commission approved the NBC Universal-Comcast merge last…
Gas prices creep higher
The national average for gas prices is creeping higher, with a solid 20 cent increase since late November, the New York Times reported. A research professor at the University of Southern California, Dr. Doug Wyatt, predicts prices to hit $4.00…
Former president details “Decision Points”
Former President George W. Bush’s new book Decision Points was released Tuesday, chronicling the parts of his presidency that gained the most attention. Bush, who has been relatively out of the spotlight the last two years, has planned a U.S.…
Woman fired for posting on Facebook
The National Labor Relations Board has declared that in certain situations employees may not be fired for exercising their free speech on Facebook. The NLRB has intervened and filed a complaint against the American Medical Response of Connecticut on behalf…