Science Pub: Taste the Science!
Corvallis’ next Science Pub on Monday, Nov. 12, “The Science of Flavor,” explores the mechanisms behind taste from...
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Performing at the Whiteside: Acoustics to Blow Your Mind
For gigging bands, nothing can kill a night on the town quite like an overzealous engineer, a shoddy...
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Seeking Calm from the Tempest of Youth: Free Teen Yoga at Live Well Studio
Humbly wedged between the commercial hustle and bustle near the corner of 9th and Circle in Corvallis is...
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Old World Deli Center Hosts Open House, Prize Drawings
If you’re not yet a regular at the Old World Deli Center on 2nd Street, a favorite haunt...
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OSU Goes to Space with a Grant from NASA
OSU has won a $250,000 grant from NASA to help develop space exploration technology. Read More
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Local Chanterelles Delayed… But Don’t Give Up Yet!
While Oregon’s fall and winter rains can be a major bummer, take heart—it’s chanterelle season here in the Valley! Read More
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A Rainbow in the Clouds at Cloud and Kelly’s
Reserve your first Friday of every month for “Rainbow in the Clouds” at Cloud and Kelly’s Public House, and celebrate the incredible diversity of our town. Read More
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So, You Think Multiparty Would be Better? The Grass is Always Greener
We will likely always have two dominant parties, not because of a grand conspiracy to silence minority viewpoints, but because of the physics of the system itself. Read More
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Northwest Salmon Hatcheries: An Expensive Non-Solution
In the Pacific Northwest, a major issue natural resource managers face is how to best deal with our steadily declining fish populations. Read More
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Military Targets Corvallis High Schools: Too Young to Drink, Old Enough to Serve
The decision to join the military is wrong for some, and perfectly right for others. But we absolutely shouldn’t be targeting kids below the age of 18, many of whom are not even capable yet of weighing the risks involved, for military recruitment. Read More
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OSU’s INTO Program: An Issue of Public vs. Private Gain
It’s hard to argue with broadening campus diversity without coming across like a xenophobic scumbag—but behind all the “valued global experiences and perspectives” backslapping, there’s the glint of money. Read More
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Facebook: Just Say No to Weapons of Mass Distraction
The almost limitless connectivity of Facebook means users are inundated with sponsored ads, suggested “likes,” unsolicited lists of friends’ activities, and questionable sidebar advertisements. Read More
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Corvallis Fills its Pantry
Corvallis’ Fill Your Pantry Day features staple crops such as dried beans, flours, and grains from more than 10 local farms, priced in bulk—don’t forget to pre-order to guarantee your choices! Read More
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Culture Fail: Online Harassment vs. Freedom of Speech
On October 12th, Adrian Chen, a writer for the online news site Gawker, revealed the identity of Violentacrez, a highly influential and controversial Redditor—was Violentacrez’s freedom of expression violated by this doxxing? Read More
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A Corvallis Advocate Haiku
A Corvallis Advocate haiku, poetically penned by Mica Habarad Read More
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