The Ashland City Council rejected the Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group’s request for a waiver on the special events fee for an upcoming march and rally during the city council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7. OSPIRG has put together…
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ASSOU President Hassan Harris Responds to ASSOU Charges of Summer Session Ethics and Violations; Is Cleared of All Violations
President Harris Response to Judicial Investigation F-2-11: Investigation of Summer Session Ethics and Violations NOTE: ASSOU President Hassan Harris has since been cleared of any and all charges. Opening Statement: Each of the following charges against me, even if found to…
Daniel Verner exhibit to close Thursday
His eyes look at the painting as if it’s the first time he’s seen it. The way he stares at the scene on the canvas is the way one might stare at a difficult math equation. He tries to figure…
Homeschool kids bring robot gladiators to town
Although increasingly immersive virtual entertainment is capturing the minds of many young children these days, the scientific world seems to be rising to the occasion, fighting back to reclaim the imaginations of a generation of kids raised on video games.…
ASSOU Senate meeting outlines next year’s problematic funding situation for SOU
Southern Oregon University is in dire straights this year due to a combination of reduced state funding and an increase in university services, according Craig Morris, SOU vice president of Finance and Administration. Morris spoke to the Associated Students of…
Chicken Pox Present at SOU: One Case Identified, Close Contacts Notified
A Message From SOU Medical Director Dr. Laura Robin: Dear Campus Community, The Student Health and Wellness Center would like our campus to know that chicken pox is circulating in the community and we have had a case here at SOU. Although…
Chinese New Year Celebration in Jacksonville on Saturday to usher in the Year of the Dragon
The Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association will be ushering in the Year of the Dragon by hosting an all-day New Year’s festival Saturday, Feb. 4, in downtown Jacksonville. The celebration begins at 8:00 a.m. with the Dragon Flight 5K Fun…
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…
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…