An exhibit showcasing the artwork of several New York artists is now on display in the Family Massage Education Center in Ashland. The exhibit, entitled “Awesome Art of the Ages,” is from the 50-year collection of Ilana Rubenfeld, and features…
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Annual Relay for Life spreads awareness
More than 700 people take part in annual cancer fundraiser The white paper bags glowed softly from within, creating little points of light in the darkness as the last bagpipe notes of “Amazing Grace” faded into the wind. Rustling softly…
Student Film Festival is a hit
Tuesday, May 17th marked the date of SOAR’s 6th-Annual Student Film Festival, presenting a multitude of student-made films that covered a variety of genres and topics. The film festival had a huge turnout, culminating in audience voting and awards, with…
Chili Hoopla: “something EPIC”
The first annual Chili Hoopla was held on Saturday, May 21, luring over 300 students down to the Southern Oregon University Raider Stadium with a six-band lineup and lots of delicious chili. The Events Planning Involvement Committee of the Associated…
New ASSOU officers hope for smooth year
The newly elected officers of the Associated Students of Southern Oregon University were officially sworn in May 10, bringing an end to a very turbulent year for student government. “I came in here years ago to help students,” said Katherine…
Testing the value of newspapers
In a partnership with USA Today, Southern Oregon University began a newspaper readership pilot program May 9. Through this four-week program, copies of The New York Times, USA Today and the Medford Mail Tribune will be made available at various…
Got milk?
Anthropology student works to bring lactation rooms to campus Student and mother Tori Geter is working to provide breast-feeding mothers at the university with a private, comfortable and safe space to breast feed or pump while on campus. Signs stating…
Hundreds expected at this weekend’s Apple Jam
SOU students produce 3rd annual music festival—No apples, but plenty of jam Hundreds of young music lovers are flocking to Williams this weekend, in celebration of the 3rd annual Apple Jam music festival. Apple Jam is organized by Ashland band…
Students celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Cinco De Mayo was celebrated last Thursday at Southern Oregon University with live music by Broncos De Neji and a taco sale. The festivities also included a performance by The Ballet Folklorico Estampa Mexicana. The event was sponsored by the…
Panel examines current state of economy
Attendants for the “Economic Choices for the Future” lecture on May 3 were confronted with a looming question— “How do you feel about the U.S. economy over the next 12 to 24 months?” The crowd responded via electronic polling with…