Summer’s Student Exodus Is Bittersweet
Going anywhere near downtown Corvallis 5 to 10 years ago used to be, well, let’s just say, “a...
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Brewers’ Night Hops: Fast-Growing Corvallis Sector Gathers
Microbrew is big in our fair little burg, and judging from the full house at Corvallis Brewing Supply...
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Bright Idea Bulb Campaign: Better Energy for the Community
Corvallis remains in the race for a $5 million prize from Georgetown University’s energy saving competition, ending in...
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Housing Trends in Corvallis: Useful Stats for Students, Home Buyers
With access to great schools and a major university, as well as a vibrant downtown and plenty of...
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Yellow Brick Roads… A Smart Economy Is an Art Economy
To say that art is a major force in human culture is an understatement of no small significance....
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Corvallis’ Dumb Luck Offers Something of Substance
There’s a delicate balance between confident defiance and heart-on-your-sleeve vulnerability that gives punk music its real appeal—Corvallis’ Dumb...
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Beverly Cleary’s Portland
If you grew up in Oregon, you probably read Beverly Cleary’s books. Then again, if you grew up...
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Self-Service Gasoline Critique
Imagine weather so frightful, every drop of rain was determined to bring you down to the cold, hard...
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Oregon Originals: Our State’s Most Noteworthy Staples
Multnomah Falls – At 620 feet tall, Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in the state of Oregon....
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Oregon Graduation Rates Low, But on the Rise
Across the nation high school and college graduation rates are on the rise, with gaps in minority education...
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LGBTQ Oregon: Current Status and History of Struggle
Oregon has come a long way in the last couple of decades, now supporting an efflorescent LGBTQ community....
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Boys and Girls Club Plans for a Teen Center
The Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis (BGCC) is about $1.1 million off a $6.5 million mark that...
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Corvallisites Exhibit at Portland 2016, Featuring Matt Conklin
Biennial art festivals have conquered the globe over the last few decades, taking a seat at the head...
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Local Self-Defense Courses For Women
Self-defense courses offer a unique opportunity for women to gain confidence, techniques, and experience in fighting off attackers....
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Oregon’s Un-REAL IDs: The Hobbled March of Progress
Thanks to the passing of the REAL ID Act in 2005, the federal government now considers most state...
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Busting the Corvallis Hip-Hop Myth
Born in the Bronx from the blending of island and American folk art and culture, hip-hop is probably...
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Bras Gone Bad: Improper Sizing Brings Health Risks, But There’s Hope
Bra sizing is generally thought of as something you uncomfortably try to do once with your mom and...
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Sex Trafficking Update: Navigation Help for Local Survivors
Sex trafficking continues to be an issue of significant concern facing Oregonians today. Though many of the resources...
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