Letter From the Editor: Journalism at SOU
If you haven’t heard, some great news: The Siskiyou will return to Southern Oregon University next school year. A few weeks ago, we jumped through the application hoops and became a recognized club, as our budget proposal was accepted by the Student Fees Committee. This one-year allocation of funds will allow us to pay our […]
Advice From Graduating Seniors
So you are a freshman – Gabe Lenetsky Young, rambunctious and free. You are a bottle of mixed emotions. The next four or more years of your life will have several ups and downs, but don’t worry, as long as you don’t get into meth you will be fine. You are going to meet a […]
Letter to the Editor: Memorial Day from a Vet’s Perspective
This may reach you on or after Memorial Day but regardless I hope you take this to heart and truly think about the thoughts and words to follow, regardless of your view or opinions. While I don’t feel comfortable speaking for ALL veterans and service members I do think the majority will agree. As […]
Students Decide That Ball Actually is Life
After all the votes were counted on Friday, the end result showed that Southern Oregon does, indeed, wish to be “Ballin’ with Colin” in the upcoming school year. When Colin Davis and his Vice President Tyler Takeshita walked out of the election meeting late Friday afternoon with the other candidates where they were told that […]
Fire and Water 4/20 Celebration Gives Band 1st Gig
SOU student Michael Leslie’s dream since junior year of high school is finally coming to fruition. For the fifth time in as many years of business, the Fire & Water smoke and glass supply shop in Ashland, Oregon hosted a 4/20 Celebration this past Wednesday. The annual observance of cannabis consumption at Fire & Water […]
Greek Life Says Brotherhood; Students Say Exclusion
All across the country fraternities are being disbanded or suspended for violent incidences or other criminal activities, proving it harder to stay in good standing at their host universities nonetheless form new chapters elsewhere. A group of Southern Oregon University students attempting to form a Kappa Sigma chapter on campus felt pressure from concerned students […]
Pulled Pork Fundraiser Helps Howell Memorial Scholarship
Friends of the late Southern Oregon student, Alex Howell, are continuing their campaign to establish a scholarship in his name. On Sunday, Sammich adjusted their hours to hold a fundraiser which donated all of its proceeds to the GoFundMe account set up to achieve their goal. If the account can reach $25,000 then the […]
Pass the Cushman: No Phone. Who Dis?
For the record, I weigh anywhere from 128lbs to 135lbs depending on the time of day or if I’ve recently been soaked in maple syrup. As a result, I’m not really a go-to-the-gym guy, I’m more of a why-do-they-make-doors-so-heavy guy. But setting my inhibitions aside I decided to head down to the school fitness center, […]
How To: Grow Sprouts From Home
The Ecology and Sustainability Resource Center (ESOC) with the Health and Wellness Center at Southern Oregon University hosted the Sprouting Workshop on Thursday, the 25th, to provide instruction on how to grow sprouts at home. Health Promotion Specialist, Matt Vogel presented his simple methods and processes of how to germinate these tiny vegetables in the […]
Annual International Dinner: Tastes From Around the Globe
Japan, Armenia, Germany and Peru are just some of the countries represented on a lengthy table of international delicacies. Wednesday night, the International Student Association on campus hosted the annual International Dinner in the Stevenson Union’s Rogue River Room. The dinner is a fundraising event that includes a three course meal featuring food from all […]