The Corvallis Advocate

Military Targets Corvallis High Schools: Too Young to Drink, Old Enough to Serve

October 31, 2012

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

October 31, 2012

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

October 31, 2012

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

October 31, 2012

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

October 31, 2012

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

October 31, 2012

A Corvallis Advocate haiku, poetically penned by Mica Habarad Read More

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Picks of the Week

October 31, 2012

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

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Calendar: November 1 – November 8

October 31, 2012

Events this week in the Corvallis area:...

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New Issue: October 25th, 2012

October 24, 2012

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2 Towns Ciderhouse: Dam Fine Cider Gets New Digs

October 24, 2012

2 Towns Ciderhouse recently expanded into a larger facility in Corvallis; the ciderhouse offers three mainstay varieties of cider, made with ingredients entirely from the Northwest. Read More

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Corvallis’ Enviofuel: The Veggie Oil REVOLUTION

October 24, 2012

The company Enviofuel in Corvallis outfits diesel vehicles with a system that lets them run on straight vegetable oil. Read More

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New All-Weather Path at Timberhill

October 24, 2012

The number of all-weather nature trails in Corvallis is set to increase with the completion of a new half-mile wood and gravel path in the Timberhill area. Read More

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Teen Writing Group: At Corvallis-Benton Public Library

October 24, 2012

Writerly youth of Corvallis should consider visiting the library’s Teen Writers Group. Read More

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Celebrate National Novel Writing Month with 50,000 Words

October 24, 2012

November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. The goal: write 50,000 words in 30 days. Read More

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Fire Expert Set to Speak at OSU

October 24, 2012

Fire is a paradox—it’s an ally, a tool, and a danger all at once, and it’s a fascinating example of how words have shaped the attitude of human beings toward a life essential. Read More

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Interview: Party Like an Atheist – Corvallis’ Secular Society Talks Holidays and More

October 24, 2012

The Corvallis Secular Society is a local group of freethinkers who reject religion, but that doesn't mean its members don't celebrate the holidays. Read More

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The Adventures of Paul Ryan: Corvallis’ Grim Hypothetical Future

October 24, 2012

Should the American people vote to hike Paul Ryan's Path to Prosperity, they can expect a return to government surplus revenue not in 2020, or 2030, but in 2040: fully 28 years from now should everything go as predicted. Read More

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Do-It-Yourself Art: Make Your Own Art Supplies, Locally

October 24, 2012

One might argue that in philosophical terms, art is one of the ultimate do-it-yourself activities. Read More

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