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Phil Busse

12 US Prep Races Dates to Watch Out Before 2020 Kentucky Derby
Photo by Julia Joppienon Unsplash 12 US Prep Races Dates to Watch Out Before 2020 Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby, a legendary 1 1/4-mile race for three-year-olds colts, will be celebrating its 146th anniversary on May 2, Saturday, this year. This horse race has been dubbed as the “Most Exciting Two

Super Bowl 54: Future Betting Odds
Photo by Rachel Ellison Unsplash The Super Bowl Championships are almost here! This is not just a big day for the players, coaches, and fans, it’s also a big day for the bettors. And with the event nearing, you should know that now is the perfect time to place your

Looking For French Wines? Château Latour: What You Need to Know
Photo credits: Photo by Rodrigo Abreu on Unsplash In the community of Paulliac, southwestern France lies Château Latour among the other two Bordeaux first growths. Château Latour’s winemaking history can be traced back all the way to the 12th century, wherein the English market’s tax exemptions meant a thriving trade in wine between England

Snow Job! Q&A With Mt Ashland Director Hiram Towle
RVM: Does being a nonprofit naturally make Mt Ashland more community based? HT: We’re not sure that the nonprofit status dictates that the organization be more community-based, but we certainly embrace the idea. We have an outstanding list of partners that includes the U.S. Forest Service, La Clinica, Kids Unlimited,

How to Enjoy a Weekend Trip to Rogue Valley
If you’re looking for your next weekend getaway destination, Rogue Valley may be the place for you. Rogue Valley is a region located in Southwestern Oregon. It is a place of natural wonders due to its proximity to the Rogue River that runs from Crater Lake to the Pacific. It’s

Oregon Is Now a Running Field for Cannabusinesses Led by Former Athletes
Ever since the northwestern state made cannabis legal in 2015, the industry took off without ever glancing back. Projections reveal Oregon’s cannabusiness will most likely be worth $1 billion by 2025, which is exceptionally exciting for our state’s growers. January 2019 marked an incredible number of 4,368 submitted legal applications

The See Saw of Parenthood—Captured in Song: Locally-Based Musician Kristel Axel Releases A New Song
Some of the best and most iconic music has a specific geography to it—and I don’t mean that metaphorically, about musical landscapes, but literally; as if the exact longitude and latitude on earth’s globe literally attached something to the spirituality of the songs. Take Muscle Shoals, a recording studio

Gift Idea: Buy Local Art! Spotlight on Dana Feagin
On a recent stop in downtown Ashland, I popped into Ashland Art Center—and was immediately greeted by a painting of a cow (what you see on this issue’s cover). I was smitten. Something about the creature’s smirk was infectious. That sly smile—and the painting—are a window to a larger story,

Comedy By Robots Is The Most Human of All: Mystery Science Theater 3000 Lands in Medford
Joel Hodgson is in Little Rock, Arkansas when I finally reach him on the phone. The creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000—the cult classic and a currently top ranked as one of Netflix’s most popular shows—is on the move, and it has taken nearly two weeks to set up

Event: SOU grad students present from trek in former Yugoslavia
On Tuesday, December 3, 6 – 9 pm, Art Building: Meese Auditorium, there is a short film, multimedia presentation, and exhibit by 12 SOU graduate students who recently returned from a 35-day backpacking and cultural expedition taking them through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, and Albania. Chad Thatcher is the professor