Pulling blackberries from the hillsides of Lithia Park didn’t seem the most interesting way to spend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but it was certainly one of the more productive. About 22 Southern Oregon University students volunteered at local…
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“State of the N-Word” address raises questions about race, identity, and society
What is the N-word? Why do people say the N-word? Why shouldn’t people say the N-word? What is the history behind the N-word? These and many more questions were addressed during the “State of the N-Word” address Wednesday afternoon in…
Ashland woman makes international students feel at home
Courage, adventurous spirits, and lots of jet fuel were some of the ingredients that made dinner possible Monday night in Susan Koralek’s dining room. The only things missing were red beans and rice, but for international Southern Oregon University students…
SOU’s 140th anniversary marks increase in diversity and highest enrollment of students
Southern Oregon University saw its highest enrolling and most diverse fall term in its 140-year history thanks to a combination of different factors, including location, affordability, and contributions from the local community. “I believe that, thanks to the Internet, social…
Siskiyou FilmFest preview show hits Ashland tomorrow
The popular Siskiyou FilmFest has been featuring environmental films in the Southern Oregon area for 11 years.
Spirit Rock lets SOU students show their pride
Are your opinions too hefty for the standard soapbox? If you would like to advertise for your campus club, show off your school spirit and artistic abilities, or voice those all-important student opinions, the new Spirit Rock located in the…
First civility lecture of term looks at civil disobedience and non-violent protest
Community members and Southern Oregon University students gathered Thursday in SOU’s Hannon Library to broaden their perspectives on the campus theme of civility during “Celebrating Dissent and Nonviolent Civil Protest: Exploring the Role of Nonviolent Action and Civil Disobedience in…
MLK Day Events
With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day fast approaching, the Ashland community is once again gearing up for another weekend of events and celebrations honoring and inspired by the achievements of one of the great leaders of the civil rights…
SOU starts the year off with civility
Southern Oregon University will be hosting the first civility lecture of the term on Thursday, a panel discussion on civility between three SOU professors entitled “Celebrating Dissent and Nonviolent Civil Protest: Exploring the Role of Nonviolent Action and Civil Disobedience…
Learning Commons and Success at Southern to host a workshop helping students with FAFSA applications
After a relaxing holiday season, the last thing most college students want to do is deal with the stressful responsibility of filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid application for next year’s financial aid. Yet every day after Jan.…