Study-Friendly Coffee Shops: Good Coffee, Tasty Food… Free Wifi!
Corvallis is full of study-friendly coffee shops full of good food, delicious caffeinated drinks, outlets for your laptop, and free wifi. Read More
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Corvallis’ Local Head Shops: Artistic Glass, Stunningly Rendered
While the utilitarian metal and wood pipe remain staples amongst many, glass remains the cleanest, smoothest, most “refined” way to smoke short of a vaporizer. Read More
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Just a Game Con, 2012: Corvallis’ Best Local Gaming
Hosted by Matt’s Cavalcade of Comics and Cards and Collectibles at the Corvallis Elks Lodge, Just a Game Con features role-playing, and tabletop and board gaming at its finest. Read More
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Friday Night Magic: Corvallis Plays Magic the Gathering
While some are called by the siren of beer and wine, others are roused by the sound of dice on tables, fever pitched battles of luck and skill, and Friday Night Read More
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Culture Fail: Corvallis Could Have Stopped Walmart
There were two ways Corvallis could have stopped Walmart from building in town and city officials overlooked both—or maybe they just didn’t care. Read More
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CARFAX Debunked
Used car buyers trust CarFax to learn the complete history of a car, but the report could be missing vital information—especially in Oregon. Read More
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Corvallis Celebrates Car Free Day!
With nearly every Corvallis location within a 15-minute bike ride of every other location, there’s almost no reason not to bike, run, or walk more often than you drive. Read More
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Why Corvallis’ Plastic Bag Ban Isn’t Enough: Paper Recycling Isn’t Perfect
Corvallis’ plastic bag ban means that grocery stores will now stock paper bags for customers—but that paper isn’t recyclable forever. Read More
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Alcoholics Anonymous: The Good, The Bad, and Corvallis’ Alternatives
Alcoholics Anonymous can be supportive and beneficial for many—but for those whom AA doesn’t quite fit, Corvallis offers a variety of alternatives to help deal with drug and alcohol addiction problems. Read More
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Artist Profile: Caradon
Donna Beverly and Carolee Clark are long-time friends, each with a unique artistic style—combined, however, their creations take on a form all of their own. Read More
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The iPhone 5: Apple’s Reality Distortion Field
Apple's claim that the new iPhone is the thinnest and lightest is patently false. Read More
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David: Apple’s Customer Service Fail
Apple now has a computerized customer service system that tricks callers into thinking it's a real person. Read More
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Culture Fail: In Defense of Organic
The prices of organic produce come closer to representing the true ecological cost of growing, for example, a bell pepper; it’s not paying for itself at the expense of depleted soils and depleted fossil fuels. Read More
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Corvallis’ Own Sick Town Derby Dames Need A New Practice Space
The Sick Town Derby Dames are facing a major dilemma—where to find a new practice space. Read More
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BUSTED: Corvallis Traffic Fines—Where Does the Money Go?
Traffic fines are meant to be painful—our system needs improvement, but the fines are no conspiracy. Read More
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Gleaners: Saving Dinner from the Dustbin
About 40 percent of all food in the U.S. is wasted—the Mary’s River Gleaners in Corvallis is on a mission to direct this overabundance to low-income individuals. Read More
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Cristina’s Ultimate Bar Crawl: Turning 21 in Corvallis
Part of turning 21 in a college town is going bar-hopping—here’s how to do it right in Corvallis. Read More
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Edible Corvallis Initiative: Grows Vegetables and Community
The Edible Corvallis Initiative ties together students, faith-based groups, retirees, and others through its vegetable gardens and food-related community programs. Read More
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