A Dearth of Earth Overhead: Corvallis, OSU, and the Lack of Green Roofs February 7, 2013Oregon State University is celebrating the news that it ranks seventh on the Top 20 College & University...4 mins read
Corvallis in Literature… Movies and TV, Too: Cuddle Up With a Book or Movie Based Right Here February 7, 2013Winter’s chill, gray countenance offers the perfect excuse for snuggling up in a comfy chair and whiling away...2 mins read
Willamette Valley Guard Llamas: Nothing to Spit At February 7, 2013At least 5,500 coyotes were killed in Oregon by trappers and hunters in the 2010-2011 season—but that figure...2 mins read
Sick Town Derby Dames Uncivil War Recap: Blue Takes Out Black! February 7, 2013On Saturday, February 2nd, the Sick Town Derby Dames kicked off their 2013 roller derby season with the...1 min read
350 Corvallis: An Eye on Reducing Global Carbon Emissions February 7, 2013Global warming: it’s a huge problem, but what can we do locally? Here in Corvallis, a group of...1 min read
Red Dress Party Moves to SubZero: Get Your Dance on For Derby February 7, 2013Ever wanted an excuse to slip into something slinky, red, and ravishing? Now’s your chance, bro. The infamous...1 min read
2013 OSU Lambing Closed to the Public: Improvements Ahead February 7, 2013The Oregon State University Sheep Center won’t be open to the public for lambing this spring, but Corvallisites...1 min read
Harness Up For Vert Fest 2013: Local Climbers Show Off Their Moves February 6, 2013Climbers from the Northwest and beyond will be swinging into town next weekend for Oregon State University’s 22nd...1 min read
Culture Fail: A Local Foodie Comes Out of the Corporate Closet… I Love Buffalo Wild Wings! January 31, 2013Recently, The New York Times food writer Pete Wells excoriated Guy Fieri’s Times Square restaurant. Service? Crap. Food?...3 mins read
ODOT’s High-Speed Passenger Trains: Coming to the Willamette Valley? January 31, 2013The Oregon Department of Transportation is currently working on a plan to bring high-speed passenger trains to one...1 min read
USDA Offers New Microloans to Small Farmers January 31, 2013If you’ve ever considered starting your own farm but lack the financial resources necessary to translate your dream...1 min read
A Corvallis Advocate Haiku January 31, 2013BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! Walmart is my alarm clock And I want to cry by Johnny Beaver...1 min read
New Issue: January 31st, 2013 January 31, 2013In this week’s Corvallis Advocate… The Furry Underbelly of Groundhog Day: A Crazy Tradition’s Historical Roots ODOT’s High-Speed...1 min read
The Furry Underbelly of Groundhog Day: A Crazy Tradition’s Historical Roots January 31, 2013Groundhog Day seems so clear cut: adorable, hibernation-weary marmot is prodded from his den on Feb. 2, and...1 min read
e.b. glassworks: The Delicate Art of Heat and Timing January 31, 2013“There’s an element of danger, an element of magic, an element of grace,” said Eric Bailey, artist and...1 min read
Sick Town Derby Dames’ Uncivil War Bout January 31, 2013The Sick Town Derby Dames are kicking off the New Year by cracking their league down the middle...1 min read
Ski Options: All Bundled Up, and Here’s Where to Go!… The Best, the Closest, and the Least Expensive January 31, 2013One of the great things about living in Oregon is the accessibility of the outdoors and the natural...3 mins read
Ask a Dumb Question: Fire Extinguishers vs. Flour January 31, 2013Q: I heard that instead of using a fire extinguisher, I can just use flour to put out...1 min read
