The Furry Underbelly of Groundhog Day: A Crazy Tradition’s Historical Roots
Groundhog Day seems so clear cut: adorable, hibernation-weary marmot is prodded from his den on Feb. 2, and...
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e.b. glassworks: The Delicate Art of Heat and Timing
“There’s an element of danger, an element of magic, an element of grace,” said Eric Bailey, artist and...
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Sick Town Derby Dames’ Uncivil War Bout
The Sick Town Derby Dames are kicking off the New Year by cracking their league down the middle...
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Ski Options: All Bundled Up, and Here’s Where to Go!… The Best, the Closest, and the Least Expensive
One of the great things about living in Oregon is the accessibility of the outdoors and the natural...
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Ask a Dumb Question: Fire Extinguishers vs. Flour
Q: I heard that instead of using a fire extinguisher, I can just use flour to put out...
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May Day Festival Fundraiser Concert: Six Local Bands on February 2nd
Corvallis’ May Day festival began twenty-one years ago, when a small group of friends gathered to dance around...
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Local Favorite Ambush Party Disbands: Don’t Miss Their Final Show!
It is with mixed feelings that we reach out to you today to announce that we, Ambush Party,...
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Picks of the Week!
Eugene Ballet Presents: Swan Lake, February 1, 7 – 10 p.m. At OSU’s LaSells Stewart Center, Austin Auditorium,...
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Trash Disposal in Corvallis 40 Years Out: Not Your Problem? Actually, It Is
Forty years may be a long ways away, but it’ll arrive soon enough. And when it does, Coffin...
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Corvallis Community Theater at the Majestic: Frustrated, But Not Forlorn
One year ago, the Corvallis Community Theater consolidated with Majestic Theater Management of Corvallis. Dwindling ticket sales, loss...
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Gun Control in Oregon: There Really Isn’t Much
In Oregon, there are few laws or licenses that might be considered “gun control.” No permits are required...
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Artist’s Journal: Embracing Self-Interest in Art
One of the first issues artists meet when they start getting serious about their craft is the matter...
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Nation’s First Utility-Scale Wave Energy: Newport’s New Pacific Marine Energy Center
Newport, Oregon will be the nation’s first utility-scale wave energy test site, the Oregon State University-based Northwest National...
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Higherground Hip Hop: Sellassie at SubZero
Hip-hop is the story of a people overcoming oppression and voicing their expression against adverse odds. To quote...
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Culture Fail: Coming Soon to Portland: The Monsanto Arena?
By next season the Rose Garden, host to Portland’s beloved Trail Blazers, is likely to have a new...
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Picks of the Week!
5th Annual National Squirrel Appreciation Day, January 26, 6 – 10 p.m. Come to Squirrel’s Tavern to celebrate...
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OSU Food: Why Hide the Healthy Stuff? (full article by Genevieve Weber)
For the print version of this article, and the response by Tara Sanders, visit: OSU Food: Why Hide...
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Recyclemania is Back at OSU: Help Keep the Winning Streak Alive
If you’re not quite sure what to do with that mountain of empty glass bottles, plastic containers, and...
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