An Instagram page called Ashland Memes Official, dedicated to posting and sharing memes about Ashland, had quite the controversial post on Saturday, February 5th. The page posted on its Instagram story where it stood in solidarity with people who went…
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Spotify Controversy: What You Need to Know
Spotify, arguably the world’s most popular streaming service, has encountered serious controversy the past few weeks surrounding its hosting and support of Joe Rogan’s podcast on their platform. The popular podcaster has been accused of spreading false narratives about the…
Omicron: How to Protect our SOU Community
Image credit Student Health and Wellness Center Covid-19. A topic we’re all used to hearing about, and probably all tired of discussing. However, with the recent spread of the Omicron variant, it’s important now more than ever to continue to…
Rogue Valley Bike Swap
Photo courtesy of Ashland Parks and Recreation The Rogue Valley Bike Swap, which historically takes place in April at The Grove, will take on a different form this year. Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission (APRC) is collaborating with the Rogue Valley Transportation District (RVTD) to…
Mental Health Awareness Month: A Spotlight on the SHWC
Photo courtesy of Student Health and Wellness Center May is considered Mental Health Awareness Month, and as it draws to a close, it provides a chance for self-reflection. As students begin to finals in the coming weeks it’s hard not…
Let’s Get Vaccinated! All the Information You Need to Schedule a Vaccine Appointment
Photo by Penn State University Vaccinations for the COVID-19 virus are officially in full swing in the great state of Oregon. Students, faculty, and all other Jackson County locals are now eligible to receive both shots of the vaccine, with…
Experience Hollywood Magic at the Student Film Festival
Photo courtesy of Student Film Festival Experience Hollywood movie magic on SOU campus with the Student Film Festival (SFF) on June 3rd, 2021. Come and walk the red carpet and have your photo taken before the films start with the…
SOU’s Changes to Pass/No Pass UPDATE
On April 27, an All Students email was sent out detailing the plan for the Pass/No Pass grading system. Because most of the school is still online and the pandemic is ongoing, the current Pass/No Pass policy has been extended…
A Breakdown of ASSOU Leadership Transitions in the Age of COVID-19
Photo courtesy of ASSOU 2020-2021 has been a year of many changes for Southern Oregon University, least of which is the transitions of leadership that have taken place in the ASSOU. The turnover has caused some concern from students, with…
SOU’s Changes to Pass/No Pass Policy
Photo by Adobe Spark graphic created by Jennifer Ng On April 27, an all students email was sent out detailing the plan for the pass/no pass grading system. Because most of SOU remains primarily online due to the ongoing COVID-19…