Southern Oregon University has a new Dean of Students, Dr. Carrie Vath Ph.D. (she/her), and The Siskiyou sat down with her earlier this week to ask a few questions. Where did you grow up? Go to school? What brought you…
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The Oregon Shakespeare Festival Returns
Attention all thespians and theatre lovers! Many of the student body has been itching to get a taste of live theatre again- restless to climb back into those seats and watch the curtain rise. The Siskiyou is excited to announce…
SOU Celebrates Indigenous People’s Day!
October 11th marks Southern Oregon University and the City of Ashland’s 5th annually recognized Indigenous People’s Day celebration. SOU’s Native American Student Union (NASU) has a weekend full of activities planned to engage the community in observance of Native American…
Laika Studios Celebrates 15 Years
Photo by Tally Broderick Over the past 15 years, Portland-based Laika Studios has produced a few successful animated movies, such as Coraline, which is set in Ashland, and Kubo and the Two Strings. I have an undying love for Laika…
The Shutdown from a Hospitality Worker’s Perspective
Photo by Claire Grant Ashland is a hospitality town. With the Oregon Shakespeare festival bringing thousands of tourists in and out of this small town every year, we have developed an astounding infrastructure to support the tourism that keeps Ashland’s…
And the Winners Are…Ashland’s 2020 Local Election Results
Photo by Autumn Micketti The 2020 election in Ashland resulted in 4 of the 7 city council seats going to new community members. A new mayor and three new city councilors (positions 1, 3, and 5) were elected, in addition…
Here’s How to Have Fun and Stay Safe During This Spooky Season
Photo by Autumn Micketti We may have to cancel our big Halloween bashes, but that does not mean Halloween is canceled. There will still be spooky movies, tasty treats, and costumes galore. And with tips and tricks from the Center…
2020 Monster Dash Goes Virtual to Fund Education in Ashland & Phoenix-Talent Schools
ASHLAND, OR – For the 12th year in a row, the Ashland Monster Dash invites ghosts, ghouls, super heroes and monsters to run in support of local education. This year’s event has gone virtual, and is a collaboration between the…
A Review and Interview with The Juniper Berries
Photo courtesy of The Juniper Berries In these strange times, it is crucial to support local and independent artists. Lucky for Ashland, there are many groups like those who are always looking for support. One group is The Juniper Berries,…
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…