b'F A L L 2 0 2 5The Raider is published twice annuallyby the SOU Alumni Association, an affiliateMy first yearof the SOU Foundation.Design by Gregory Martin,was a challengeSOU Senior Graphic Designer Stories by Angela Decker, Joe Mosleybecause theCONTACT INFORMATIONSouthern Oregon University Alumni Associationteachers had high1250 Siskiyou BoulevardAshland, Oregon 97520541-552-6874expectations, butalumni@sou.edusou.edualumni.sou.eduthey were alsofacebook.com/sou.alumniThis book is made from paper produced by paper mills that practice responsibleGREETINGSsupportive. Theyforestry methods. Printed with vegetable-based inks.Southern Oregon University is committed to providing equal opportunity inRAIDER FAMILY!its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment showed me whatwithout discrimination on the basis of age, disability, national origin, race, color, marital status, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For additional information regarding Affirmative Action at SOU, contact Human Resources at 541-552-8553. Someonerecently asked me: If you had a few I was capable ofINSIDE minutes to talk to the parents of a prospective student, and helped me4 what would your pitch be for why SOU is the best to realize my self- Hillary Lake 00 university for their family member?6 It was an easy question for me to answer, and one I believe many of youour Raider alumniexperienced while you were a student on worth. John Bartell 08 our campus. LOVE. Love is the reason why students should choose 8 SOU. Our students, faculty, and staff inspire me every day in the Jonathan Mitchell 01way they serve each other and our university, the way they care and connect, and the way they take the time to help each othereven 10 through challenging times. It also helps, of course, that we are in a safe Julie Amato 95 and respectful environment and in one of the most beautiful valleys anywhere.12 In that spirit, I ask for your help in telling your SOU story to others. Lindsey Blodgett 14 We need to promote our university to the widest audience possible, and you are our best ambassadors. Sharing your personal journey can make 14 the difference to a friend or family member interested in furthering Tony Adame 01 their education. Your assistance in recruitment would be immeasurable, and I encourage you to put SOU on their radar. Daniel Chavez 1616 I am confident that our beloved university will continue to grow when we all work together to bring more students into our Raider family. Executive Director, Peoples CenterNews and Notes Thanks Everyone!All of us at SOU are sending love to you and your for Cultural and Contemporary Arts infamilies, now and always. Sincerely,COVERChicago John BartellRick BaileyPresidentTHE RAIDER|FALL 20253'