Citizens and Scientists Team Up: The New Oregon Plant Testament February 17, 2016Groundbreaking yet somewhat ominous, the Oregon Flora Project (OFP) recently released the first Oregon-exclusive plant ID manual to...3 mins read
Local Craigslist Love Archetypes February 10, 2016Lookin’ for love this Valentine’s Day? You may have just missed it walking down 9th Street, but not...2 mins read
Give the Gift of Validation This Valentine’s Day February 10, 2016By now you’ve all probably made your Valentine’s Day plans or purchases, unless you’re riding the party-of-one bus...3 mins read
February’s Arts Walk Primer February 10, 2016Slated for Feb. 18, this month’s Corvallis Arts Walk sees Corvidopolis artist Chris Adams opening a new place...4 mins read
Lydia Rising: Donate to These Women Helping Women February 10, 2016Horse instructor-turned-belly dancer Sarah Matson has become a local advocate for women helping women in Oregon. Alongside partners...2 mins read
Corvallis’ Active Shooter Preparations February 3, 2016On April 20, 1999 the actions of two high school students in Colorado opened a dialogue across the...7 mins read
Trippin’ Downtown Albany February 3, 2016Do we love our own downtown? Hells yes, but there’s a revival happening in downtown Albany, and if...4 mins read
OSU Grads Finish with Lower Average Debt February 3, 2016If you’re a recent college grad, or planning to graduate in the near future, you’re probably well aware...2 mins read
Wedding Savvy: Simplicity Saves January 27, 2016Marriage licenses in Benton County cost approximately $52, however Corvallis couples, on average, spend $25,306 in preparation for...8 mins read
Do’s and Dron’ts January 27, 2016According to stats provided by the Consumer Technology Association, an estimated 400,000 Americans received drones as gifts over...1 min read
Corvallis to Coast Trail Closer to Reality January 27, 2016We’ve all imagined—and maybe even salivated a little bit in the process—what it’d be like having access to...2 mins read
Pick a Party: Your Guide to Oregon’s Political Parties January 27, 2016Oregon_voters You have more than two choices for a political party. In Oregon, there are three “major” parties...4 mins read
Sack o’ Dicks for the Oregon Militia January 20, 2016Our honorable patriot rancher pals are still holed up in Burns’ Malheur Wildlife Refuge, and have run into...1 min read
Artist Profile: Karen Wysopal January 20, 2016A new artist is in town this third Thursday for the Arts Walk. Originally from Cambridge, Massachussets, Karen Wysopal...1 min read
Necessary Noise: Corvallis’ Vandfald a Rock Scene Gem January 20, 2016When I approach the reviewing of something this personal, I like to hit the page without the journalistic...1 min read
Where Did Jack Compere Go? January 20, 2016Jack Compere, or “the guy that does those toons that used to be in The Advocate, The Alchemist,...1 min read
Bike Commuting Basics: Join the Crowd, Know Your Stuff January 20, 2016Corvallis is a small city with plenty of bicycle commuters. Communities across America have seen an increase in...6 mins read
In Memory of Cristina Himka January 20, 2016Cristina Himka served on The Corvallis Advocate editorial staff just over three years ago; she passed away earlier...1 min read