Opinion

It is common for American Presidents to stand at the edge of Europe and say to Russia that they will stand with their allies. President Kennedy declared, “Ich bin ein Berliner.” President Reagan said, “Mr. Gorbachev tear down that wall.” On…

It's safe to say that we have reached an era where machines possess an almost human-like understanding. It seems like it was only yesterday when artificial intelligence was simply a gimmick; a small promise of what the future held while the…

Aug. 25 marks the centennial of the National Park Service. National Parks, including nearby Crater Lake, has held celebration events this summer to commemorate President Woodrow Wilson signing the congressional law known as the Organic Act…

Posted Feb. 18, 2016 at 12:01 AM Despite arguments to the contrary, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's refusal to even hold a hearing on a Supreme Court nominee is unprecedented, going far beyond the worst of the Democrats' past…

News that State Rep. Peter Buckley might be a candidate for president of Southern Oregon University will come as a surprise to many, but the idea is not as far-fetched as it might sound. Buckley would bring some strengths to the job; the…

At first glance, it might seem Southern Oregon University doesn't stack up well against other colleges in the state, but the raw numbers don't tell the whole story. According to the College Scorecard produced by the U.S. Department of…

Posted Mar. 19, 2015 at 12:01 AM A story in Tuesday's Tidings highlighted the sizable investment in capital improvements — to the tune of $132 million — being made on the Southern Oregon University campus. A Wednesday editorial dutifully…

Southern Oregon University may be facing challenges that have led to cutbacks in some areas and the elimination of programs and faculty, but the investment the state is making in the university's buildings makes it clear SOU will continue…

By Bob Palzer and Paul Fouch Posted Jan. 14, 2015 @ 12:01 am We are shocked that Southern Oregon University is proposing to replace its natural gas boilers with a highly polluting biomass cogeneration operation. Decades of effort by…

Posted Nov. 12, 2014 @ 12:01 am Southern Oregon University has a well-thought-out plan to replace old gas-fired boilers with biomass systems that generate heat and electricity. They are wisely asking for community input before proceeding…