The Corvallis Advocate

SUICIDE: For Those Left Behind, For Those in Pain, and For Those Who Can Help

October 18, 2012

Perhaps the most tragic and devastating event a community or family can experience is the suicide of one of its members—it’s important to stop and reflect on the rise of suicide around the nation, its potential causes, and the means of preventing future tragedies. Read More

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OSU Research: Diatoms May Have Biofuel Payoff

October 18, 2012

Researchers at Oregon State University have received a $2 million grant to study the use of diatoms in biofuel and their potential to produce valuable materials. Read More

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Beaver Classic™ Cheese: OSU’s Creamery Churns Once Again

October 18, 2012

It’s been 32 years since Oregon State University boasted a campus creamery—now, OSU students are once again crafting and selling their own cheese. Read More

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Degenerate Art’s UNDERBELLY Comes to Corvallis’ Majestic Theatre

October 18, 2012

A hidden labyrinth of inside/outside is where the Degenerate Art Ensemble (DAE) will lead the brave and willing, when Underbelly comes to the Majestic this weekend. Read More

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The Dharma Bum: Gary Snyder, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet, Comes to Corvallis’ Whiteside Theatre

October 18, 2012

Gary Snyder, the Pulitzer prize-winning poet and essayist whose work is deeply-rooted in the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, is coming to Corvallis next Friday, Oct. 26. Read More

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Culture Fail: Betsy Close, Oregon’s Newest Senator

October 18, 2012

Did our three Democratic County Commissioners choose the weakest Republican nominee for the District 8 Senate seat in order to secure the District for themselves again in 2014? Read More

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Relight the Whiteside at the 3rd Annual Frightside Jam, Saturday, October 20th at 7:30 p.m.

October 18, 2012

Come celebrate the renovation of Corvallis’ Whiteside Theatre at the 3rd Annual Frightside Jam! Read More

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Picks of the Week!

October 17, 2012

The Corvallis Advocate’s Local Picks of the Week Read More

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Letter to the Editor: SNAP for Low-Income Students

October 17, 2012

As a low-income OSU student, I am concerned about the “Students Neglected by SNAP” article which was featured in the Oct. 4-11 issue. Read More

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A Corvallis Advocate Haiku

October 17, 2012

A Corvallis Advocate haiku, poetically penned by Johnny Beaver Read More

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Calendar: October 18 – October 25

October 17, 2012

Events this week in the Corvallis area:...

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New Issue: October 11th, 2012

October 11, 2012

In this Issue of The Corvallis Advocate…...

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Disc Golf Sweeps Corvallis

October 11, 2012

There are three beautiful disc golf courses in and around Corvallis; they vary in difficulty, length, and appearance. Read More

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Corvallis’ Unicycle Hockey Team Rides High

October 11, 2012

Unicycle hockey is a perfect fit for Corvallis—ours has more unicycles per capita than any other town in the nation. Read More

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Corvallis Ranked 5th Best College Town in the Nation

October 11, 2012

OSU climbed the ranks to 5th Best College Town (under 250,000 residents) in the nation in this year’s annual report by the American Institute for Economic Research. Read More

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SPECIAL REPORT: Year 2100 – Willamette Climate Change

October 11, 2012

Hubris and unintended consequences may have gotten us into this climactic mess, but there’s still the slim chance that human ingenuity and hardiness will see us through. Read More

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Columbus Day Storm of 1962: 50th Anniversary

October 11, 2012

Fifty years ago, a huge wind storm devastated Oregon, causing numerous deaths, power outages, and the destruction of countless acres of farmland and forest. Read More

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A Quest for the Holy Grail of Tone: Building Your Guitar Without Breaking the Bank

October 11, 2012

Your search for the holy grail of guitar tone doesn’t necessarily have to deplete your wallet. Read More

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