A panel discussion entitled “Building Bridges: Appreciation and Acceptance of Diversity in America” was held Monday evening at the Stevenson Union on Southern Oregon University campus as part of the ongoing events held in recognition of Race Awareness Week and specifically in honor…
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MLK celebration at Armory a hit, over 300 in attendance
On Monday, Jan. 21, the Historic Ashland Armory held its 25th annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, boasting an attendance of over 300. The program began with a slideshow on the history of Civil Rights, followed by dance and musical…
Race Awareness Week at SOU to include panel discussions, movie screenings, presentations
Southern Oregon University’s Multicultural Resource Center, in cooperation with other campus clubs and organizations, will be hosting the university’s annual Race Awareness Week next week, a series of events dedicated to unpacking and discussing the legacy of race in modern…
National Geographic photojournalist coming to SOU
On Tuesday, Jan. 22, National Geographic photographer Aaron Huey will give the keynote lecture for this year’s Race Awareness Week about the plight of the Native Americans of the Pine Ridge Reservation, accompanied by his photographs of the region. In 2002 Huey…
25th annual MLK celebrations to feature live music, local speakers
The 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration is happening next Monday, Jan. 21 at the Historic Ashland Armory at 208 Oak St. in downtown Ashland. The event starts at noon and goes until 1:30 p.m., when the Southern…
Jade Wilcoxson: Rogue Valley local heads to the world stage
Active sports such as bicycle racing can be a dangerous game, often sending participants to the hospital for stitches and casts and then physical therapy for months of recovery, but how often does the opposite happen? Ask local physical…
“We Are Here” statue relocated to Hannon Library
Southern Oregon University’s Hannon Library, already a showcase for unique talent in the Rogue Valley, recently added one of Ashland’s own spiritual and symbolic artifacts. Carved out of a 53-year-old alder tree, the “We are Here” statue formerly served as…
Campus food pantry helps struggling students
The Food Pantry is open Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m., or students can set up an appointment with pantry staff via email at foodpantry@sou.edu. Students must fill out a waiver on their first visit and verify that they are a currently enrolled at SOU before using the pantry.
How to (legally) ace your final: good study habits
Finals week is here and we all want to do well on them. When managing spare time with finals from different classes, we find ourselves stressed and overwhelmed. As much as we would like to just skip the whole week,…
Eat your heart out: La Casa Del Pueblo
As I walk into La Casa Del Pueblo, I hear a familiar and friendly voice: “Hola, mi amiga! How are you today?” Salvador de la Cruz, the manager of the family business, grabs a menu and sits me at a…