ASHLAND, Ore. – The wet trails on Mount Ashland were molded like clay back to ideal riding conditions Saturday morning by Southern Oregon University students and other volunteers. “We just got a little bit of rain last night so we wanted to take advantage of it and clean up the trails a little bit” said SOU … Continue reading »
SOU Discusses Affirmative Action
ASHLAND, Ore. – An upcoming Supreme Court decision could change how universities across the nation admit students into their schools. The justices are questioning affirmative action, deciding if it’s unconstitutional. A 22-year-old woman claims the University of Texas denied her admission because she was white; that university, as do many other universities across the country, … Continue reading »
Groups Protest at SOU
ASHLAND, Ore. – Southern Oregon University students and a religious group traded shouts back and forth as the two sides engage in protests on campus. The Christian group consisted of six people, who each took turns preaching about Christianity outside the Stevenson Union. Some members made comments saying homosexuality is wrong and denounced non-Christian religions. … Continue reading »
History Stalls Ashland Plaza Redesign
ASHLAND, Ore. – An Ashland area rich with history could compromise the redesign process. The Ashland Plaza gets lots of foot traffic each day, and it’s no secret that this activity runs back into the 19th century. The redesign construction plan for the Ashland Plaza is put on hold. Construction can’t begin until an archaeologist … Continue reading »
New College Mindset List Released
ASHLAND, Ore. – School has begun for college students at Southern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology and Rogue Community College. Before those students start school, Beloit College releases a list about their political and cultural backgrounds. On the first day of school, Southern Oregon University students are plugged in, taking calls, listening to music … Continue reading »
SOU Called “Military Friendly”
ASHLAND, Ore. — Southern Oregon University is among the top 15% of colleges in the nation to be included in the list of ”Military Friendly Schools”. More than 1,700 colleges are featured on the list. All showed leading practices in the recruitment and retention of students with military experience. To encourage a stronger partnership, earlier … Continue reading »
SOU Residents Get Emergency Training
ASHLAND, Ore. – Fire engines and crews invaded the Southern Oregon University campus Wednesday morning; it was all part of an annual training for resident hall staff. Every year new and returning advisers are guided through the hands on exercise. Its an effort to make sure they’re equipped to lead their residents to safety in … Continue reading »
Raiders Win Frontier Conference Opener
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Southern Oregon Raiders showed the fans in Medford how exciting its offense can be. It took the Raiders a while to get going, but the SOU offense exploded in the second half as SOU beat Montana-Western 54-21. The Raiders led 19-14 at halftime, but got three consecutive touchdowns from Mike Olson … Continue reading »
SOU Set for Spiegelberg Opener
ASHLAND, Ore. – Craig Howard has been looking to expand the Southern Oregon University football team’s fan base since he took over as head coach last season. That drive has set the stage for the Raiders opening the 2012 season at historic Spiegelberg Stadium. SOU will take the field in the Medford Kickoff Classic against … Continue reading »
