After over a year and a half of online learning, SOU students and staff are transitioning to in-person classes on October 11, 2021. While this may bring a sense of excitement to most students, you may feel worried about this…
Category: Advice
The ‘Not-So-Hot’ History of Valentine’s Day and How to Combat ‘Not-So-Hot’ Love
Photo courtesy of Javier Leddy Photography Much like love itself, Valentine’s day’s origin remains a mystery full of lust, conflict, and ancient history. While Christian entities believe that Valentine’s day commemorates the death of Saint Valentine, many believe that this…
How to Navigate Thanksgiving After a Chaotic Year
Photo by VeselovaElena from Getty Images 2020 has been an eventful year for the entire world. With a pandemic that has upended lives, an election that showed the true colors of many people, and events that sparked social justice across…
How to Overcome the Week 3 Blues
So, we’re three weeks into the fall term. The excitement of school starting has vanished, professors are starting to assign projects and copious amounts of homework, and midterms are two weeks away. Have you ever seen that meme of a…
Advice: Ask Andrew
Help Andrew! I looked at my SOU tuition breakdown and I’m paying for the student rec center. I’m a senior and it isn’t even built! Why am I paying for it? Thx ConcernedStudent67 ConcernedStudent67, I’m glad you asked, many SOU…
How To Survive Your Freshman Year of College
One year ago, I was getting ready to leave my hometown to start my first year of college. Long story short, I was absolutely terrified. I was nervous that I was going to make no friends, fail all my classes,…
How To: Adjust to Spring
Ashland, Ore. – The warm weather is finally coming to Southern Oregon, and while we’re rejoicing, some of us may also be having a hard time. Finals, unexpected bouts of rain, and the anticipation of being free for the summer…
How To: Stay Safe Around Campus
Ashland, Ore. – Unfortunately, there have been reports of assault and harassment happening on both the Ashland and Medford campuses over the past few weeks. These events have left some of us a bit shaken up. While it is a…
How To: Combat Dry Winter Skin
Winter wreaks havoc on our bodies, and it seems to show up first in our skin. As we know, the skin is the body’s largest organ and taking care of it is crucial. As always, make sure to stay properly…
How To: Make it Through Midterms
Whether the first few weeks of the term have seemed entirely short or entirely too long, midterms are once again upon us. Although it’s easy to fall into unhealthy habits while trying to get homework done, make it to class…