Due to a cease and desist order brought against ASSOU by SOU lawyers, no trial will happen against President Stephen Land, even if new complaints are filed. While Chief Justice Aram Morgan declared the investigation and trial proceedings to be…
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Two new members join Ashland city council
Two new city council members emerged as election results came in Tuesday. Locally controversial council member Eric Navickas’ seat was up for re-election, but his position was taken by contractor Michael Morris in a roughly 65-35 landslide victory. Before becoming…
Student challenge creates awareness for disaster prevention
BY BRITTANY BEVIS SOU will host a “student challenge†to help promote emergency preparedness on campus. Projects will present proper procedures to use during a disaster. Winners will receive a $500 dollar check and have their project used for the…
SOU starts student recovery program
Students in recovery from addiction can take advantage of a new program at SOU. The Community of Recovery Program at Southern, is the only program of its kind on the west coast. The program seeks to offer institutional support to…
American activist released from Peru prison
An American activist was released from a Peru prison Monday after serving more than 15 years. Lori Berenson was arrested for her involvement with the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement, a now inactive revolutionary group responsible for some internal conflicts within…
Rubes comic at SOU Wednesday
Nationally syndicated cartoon creator, Leigh Rubin will speak Wednesday at SOU. Rubin will elaborate on his inspiration for “Rubes†and the history behind his four decade old cartoon at 6:30 p.m. in the Hannon Library Meese Room. Rubin began as…
Election Sweeps Southern Oregon
Ashland Public Library ballot drop-off was a flurry of activity as people scrambled to submit their ballots on Tuesday for the local and state elections. Heather Spencer, local police officer on the 4 p.m. shift, took ballots from people as…
Congressional redistricting: Cause for Concern?
The redistricting used in the 103rd, 107th and 108th  (1994, 2002, 2004) United States Congresses rearranged the political map in favor of Republican politics — a move likely to frequently cause problems in the year to come. In most states,…
John Kitzhaber wins the race for Oregon governor
BY LENNY HOLLAND Chris Dudley has conceded the race for governor to John Kitzhaber. As numbers continue to roll in, Kitzhaber’s lead has been widening over Republican Chris Dudley as the counting continues. Â The race has been neck-in-neck all night…
Sen. Alan Bates takes the lead in the Oregon Senate race
BY LENNY HOLLAND The latest election results show that the race for State Senator in District 3 now has Sen. Alan Bates pulling ahead of challenger Dave Dotterrer. Only 240 votes now separate the two candidates, who have been running…