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…
Tag: COVID-19
Student Fees and Tuition: What You Need to Know
Photo from Pixabay When the COVID-19 pandemic moved all university classes online last March, SOU students were concerned about whether or not tuition and student fees would change. Without access to campus buildings and services, the question of whether or…
SOU Athletics Adapts to COVID-19
Photo by Al Case In March of 2020 everything changed. Businesses shut down, schools went online, and quarantine began. Like thousands of other organizations and businesses, the SOU Athletics Program shut their doors, per the orders of Governor Brown, and…
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 do You Celebrate Pride During a Pandemic? The Social Justice and Equity Center Found a Way
Photo by Emily Perry Pride is a time where those in the LGBTQ+ community can come together and celebrate their love and who they are. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing and with many events canceled, those who wanted…
ASSOU Meeting Recap 11/4/20
Photo Courtesy of ASSOU The ASSOU Senate met at 6 pm on November 4th to discuss different events and updates at Southern Oregon University. The meeting started with updates of several events at SOU, like the Election Connection, which encouraged…
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…
Need Some Extra Support? SOU Offers Support Groups for Students
Photo by Eli Khoronov Handling school while maintaining personal balance is a difficult task. Students are stressed more than ever due to the COVID-19 and the recent fires in the area. The stress and burden of everything can weigh you…
The Future of Movies After COVID-19
Photo by Emily Perry Last summer, I worked at a movie theater during one of the hottest premiere times in cinema. I witnessed the opening weekends of It: Chapter Two, Toy Story 4, the “live action” Lion King, even Once Upon a Time in…
Incoming Students Adjust to Remote College Life
Photo by Southern Oregon University No one would have foreseen the tragic situation that millions have been subjected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The global shutdown has led students to online learning, a comfort for those who were already adjusted…