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…
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Tuition Raised 6.8 Percent
By the time they complete their education the average college student will be around $24,000 in debt, reports the Huffington Post, and judging from unemployment statistics they will have little chance of paying it off in the near future. Despite…
SOU Students Build Community Garden
Over the summer a group of Southern Oregon University students and community members came together to organize a community garden on the outskirts of Ashland in an effort to help homeless and low-income residents and, in the words of one…
A Fresh Start
With students returning to Southern Oregon University for the beginning of yet another year, student government is once again roaring into action, fresh from summer training and ready to start anew. “There’s a lot of issues on campus that have…
Two New Exhibits in Schneider Museum
Two new exhibitions opened in the Schneider Museum of Art at Southern Oregon University last Thursday, “Felt to Steel” by local artist Ellen Wishnetsky-Mueller, and “Mi Linda Soledad,” a retrospective by Colorado artist Emilio Lobato. The reception was attended by…
Second Half Hat-Trick Propels Club Soccer To Their First Win
Despite having just two practices under their belt, the SOU Men’s Club Soccer team recorded their first victory of the season, beating Central Oregon Community College 5-2 in their opening game Saturday. COCC scored in the 3rd minute to take…
Embezzlement allegations made over leadership program
Embezzlement Allegations Made Over Leadership ProgramFormer ASSOU President Stephen Land has accused current President Hassan Harris and Vice-President Amanda Stucke of embezzling $2,231 from the budget of the Raider Leadership Academy.
Arts and research event celebrates fourth year
The fourth annual Southern Oregon Arts and Research event took place last week, showcasing student work across all majors. Last Thursday, the Stevenson Union’s Rogue River Room housed the poster presentations, where students displayed posters showing research they conducted. Jeffrey…
Success at Southen program holds graduation
Southern Oregon University’s Success at Southern program held their annual graduation celebration for those in the program who are about to conclude their time at the university last week. Success at Southern is a TRIO Student Support Services Program that…
Students can prepare for campus-wide smoking ban
Aimed at bringing Southern Oregon University a breath of fresh air, a campus-wide tobacco ban is set to take effect in Fall 2012. Initiated by SOU President Mary Cullinan, the Tobacco-free Campus Project Task Force, a part of the Healthy…