Category: News
Southern Oregon Skywatchers bring astronomy to the masses
Although there is nothing unusual about gazing up at the sky and pondering the mysteries hidden within the stars, there is something impressive about being able to understand and explore them. The Southern Oregon Skywatchers, an amateur club dedicated to…
ISA’s 3rd Annual International Dinner this Wednesday, tickets selling fast
Southern Oregon University’s International Student Association will host their 3rd annual International Dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the Rogue River Room of the Stevenson Union. The dinner, set to begin at 6:30 p.m., is a three-course meal that features…
SOU Holds On For 68-61 Road Win Over Concordia
Southern Oregon scored the first 12 points of the game and withstood a second-half Concordia rally as the Raiders defeated the Cavaliers 68-61 in Cascade Collegiate Conference men’s basketball action Saturday night at Cavalier Gymnasium. Eric Thompson finished with a…
Student-run OSPIRG kicks off new year of student engagement
The Southern Oregon University chapter of the nonprofit and student-run Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group held their kick-off event Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new year of student activism and engagement. “It’s a definite opportunity, to be able…
Students volunteer around Ashland as part of MLK Day of Service
Pulling blackberries from the hillsides of Lithia Park didn’t seem the most interesting way to spend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but it was certainly one of the more productive. About 22 Southern Oregon University students volunteered at local…
“State of the N-Word” address raises questions about race, identity, and society
What is the N-word? Why do people say the N-word? Why shouldn’t people say the N-word? What is the history behind the N-word? These and many more questions were addressed during the “State of the N-Word” address Wednesday afternoon in…
Singer Etta James dead at 73
Etta James, the sultry-voiced singer who crossed the bridges between jazz, blues, gospel and R&B flawlessly, died today at age 73 from complications brought on by her battle with leukemia.James had been battling the disease for many years, and had been…
Ashland woman makes international students feel at home
Courage, adventurous spirits, and lots of jet fuel were some of the ingredients that made dinner possible Monday night in Susan Koralek’s dining room. The only things missing were red beans and rice, but for international Southern Oregon University students…
SOU’s 140th anniversary marks increase in diversity and highest enrollment of students
Southern Oregon University saw its highest enrolling and most diverse fall term in its 140-year history thanks to a combination of different factors, including location, affordability, and contributions from the local community. “I believe that, thanks to the Internet, social…