Shalimar Drinks, Shalimar Draws: Drink and Draw at the Majestic Theatre, June 5, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
I went to Drink and Draw. At the Majestic. I heard it was a place with no cover...
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Corvallis Water Management Focuses on Conservation
Five hundred researchers assembled last week in Bonn, Germany for the Global Water System Project Conference, “Water in...
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A Day in the Life of a Barista: Flavor, Timing, and How to Measure Your Day in Trees
It’s 5:15 a.m., and 28-year-old Garrett Esary is just rolling out of bed. He may or may not...
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Culture Fail: High School Bombings Are Not Video Games, Mr. Haroldson
From an early age, American school children begin to be indoctrinated with several ideas about where they live,...
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Coops Be Crazy: Chicken Abodes Inspire Creativity and Craftsmanship
One Oregonian trait I’ve always been in awe of is craftsmanship coupled with determination. Activities I would consider...
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Ninjitsu at the Golden Naga: My Walk on the Ninja Side
Everyone kneels and faces a candlelit shrine on the opposite wall. Class starts with a bowing ceremony. A...
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Busking in Corvallis: Local Tradition, and a Fistful of Dollars
Emily is a self-taught guitar player who sang choir as a kid. She’s only been busking for a year...
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Energy Efficient Light in Corvallis
Increasing energy efficiency and reducing light pollution is a priority in Corvallis. Adam Steele, franchise utility specialist with...
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OSU Research Finds EPA Pesticide Warnings Effective: Cases of Pet Toxicity Continue to Decline
With June fast approaching local gardeners are gearing up for their yearly battle with the common garden pests,...
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More People Have Cell Phones Than Clean Water
Humanity is on the precipice of one of the most significant changes in our evolutionary history. For the...
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New Issue: May 23rd, 2013
In this week’s Corvallis Advocate… Habitat Restoration in Your Own Backyard: Certification Offered by the National Wildlife Federation...
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Habitat Restoration in Your Own Backyard: Certification Offered by the National Wildlife Federation
It’s easy to bemoan lost habitat for wildlife, especially here in the Willamette Valley where our major export...
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Corvallis Venues: Where Do I Perform?
Are you a local musician and want to share your talent, but are unsure where to play or...
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Culture Fail: Art Vs. Commodity… A Struggle Too Often Lost
Not many people who get into art do so for reasons that don’t at least partially include the...
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Change on the Horizon for Oregon’s Disabled Workers: New Hope, Expectations, and Challenges
On April 10th, Governor Kitzhaber signed Executive Order 13-04, which aggressively changes policy regarding employment of workers with...
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Calendar Picks of the Week!
Tyee’s 28th Annual Memorial Day Celebration. 26335 Greenberry Rd., Corvallis. 12 – 5 p.m May 24 through 27. Taste...
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PETA Still Fumbling With Outdated Tactics
PETA showcased their film Glass Walls and exhibited birthing stalls that factory farms use to house sows this...
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