The Voice of SOU Students
Image Credit: Southern Oregon University. With President of SOU Linda Schott’s retirement shortly approaching, the Siskiyou took the time to interview her during this important milestone in her life. Schott explained that the president of a university is in charge…
Southern Oregon University Athletics. Photo Credit Southern Oregon University Grier Gatlin, SOU’s head coach for track and field and cross country, has a legacy in the making. Gatlin was a former student-athlete here at SOU. He was originally recruited as…
Southern Oregon University Athletics. Photo Credit Bob Palermini, www.palermini.com The 2021-22 school year brought along with it new beginnings and new opportunities for football coach Austin Brown. Brown joined the football coaching staff this June after being offered the Receiver/Recruiting Coordinator…
Photo courtesy of Antoinette Abbamonte The 20th Ashland Independent Film Festival kicked off earlier this month, with one movie shining bright among the others. “Since August” is a film about grief, life, forgiveness, and the strength of the human spirit…
Photo by Oregon Shakespeare Festival Last month the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) announced the schedule for its 2021 season, all featured online until fall, when live performances will recommence and continue through December. It’s their very first combined onstage and…
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,…
Photo by The Weepies I first heard the heart-wrenching harmonies of The Weepies when I was in middle school and a friend of mine played their song “World Spins Madly On”. I was immediately struck by how the real-life couple’s…
Photo by The Stone Foxes “A visceral roots-rock pop band with slightly sweaty grooves and kick you in the teeth energy.” This perfect quote comes from the mastermind behind The Stone Foxes, Shannon Koehler, who will be playing at The…
In Fall 2019, SOU launched its new Digital Cinema major. Its courses offer students a unique and hands-on curriculum, as well as a number of new classes. One of those classes is Advanced Production Sitcom taught by property master Jim…
Photo courtesy of Her Crooked Heart Originally touring under her own name, Rachel Ries has moved into the next chapter of her musical evolution with the creation of Her Crooked Heart. With the support of three other talented musicians, Siri…