ASHLAND, Ore. — A couple is safe after their car crashed down a 15-foot embankment near Southern Oregon University early Wednesday morning. Ashland Fire and Rescue workers responded to the accident which was dangerously close to the SOU Science Building where class was in session at the time. The car ended up on its right … Continue reading »
New AIFF Showcase
ASHLAND, Ore. — The Ashland Independent Film Festival is announcing a new showcase, that will be unveiled during this year’s festival. The focus of the showcase is new forms of digital and interactive storytelling by using short videos. The film festival will be teaming up with Southern Oregon University’s emerging Media and Digital Arts program … Continue reading »
SOU Students Deal With Debt
ASHLAND, Ore. – It’s finals week at Southern Oregon University, but exams may be the least of the worries for some students in the long run. Some students will be getting their diploma this month, but in six months, the massive payments will start rolling in and that means the pressure is on to find … Continue reading »
SOU Recognized For Sustainability
ASHLAND, Ore. – Southern Oregon University is being highlighted by the U.S. Energy Department for its commitment to clean energy. Friday, the Energy Department released its fourth video in the “Clean Energy In Our Community” video series. This video, focused on how SOU, and its investment in renewable energy, is benefiting people across Ashland. SOU … Continue reading »
Students Address Homelessness In Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. — SOU students are doing their part to address the issue of homelessness in their community. “Ashland Unroofed” is a student organization at Southern Oregon University. Wednesday night, they hosted a panel of homeless advocates and members of the homeless community, to answer questions from SOU students. “Ashland Unroofed” hopes to take this … Continue reading »
Students Seek Homelessness Solutions
ASHLAND, Ore. — Southern Oregon University students are hoping to curb homelessness in Ashland. Tonight, a student organization Ashland Unroofed is hosting a panel. Organizers say the meeting will discuss the possibility of bringing a shelter to help the homeless community and brainstorm ideas to raise money. Anyone can attend the discussion. It all starts … Continue reading »
Record Enrollment At SOU
ASHLAND, Ore. – Enrollment figures for the fall 2012 semester at Southern Oregon University are making history. This semester marks the 2nd largest enrollment period in institutional history. Although a record amount of students enrolled this semester, the university’s provost, James Klein, says they don’t plan on adding more professors. “We’ve added quite a few … Continue reading »
Halloween Flash Mob At SOU
ASHLAND, Ore. – A group of ghouls are scaring up some musical moments across Ashland on Halloween. A group of about 25 people descended on SOU’s Student Union for a Halloween-themed flash mob. The participants did a zombie-march through the building before breaking out into a dance routine. The group says they enjoy seeing people’s … Continue reading »
Event Aims to Help Small Business Owners
MEDFORD, Ore. — Small business owners along with those hoping to start their own business participated in a variety of seminars including how to grow your business online. Business experts were on hand to answer questions including how to start a business, how to improve marketing and questions about taxes.
SOU Professor Weighs In On Debate
ASHLAND, Ore. — There was less finger pointing and fewer interruptions in the third and final debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney. Sitting side by side in Boca Raton, the two candidates discussed foreign policy and Amercia’s role in the world. It was a tricky balancing act for Mitt Romney because on many key … Continue reading »
