All Hallows’ Eve: The Origin of Halloween
The origins of the traditional Halloween celebration date back to the time of the Celts—about 2,000 years ago—and the Pagan holiday, Samhain. Read More
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Culture Fail: Poll Voting is So Last Century
Besides increasing the ease of voting, voting by mail also reduces the financial cost of supporting polling stations throughout the state—why don’t all states do this?? 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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Local Candidates Speak Up!: Corvallis City Councilors and Benton County Commissioners
November’s election means a great deal to our community—the Corvallis Advocate asked each of our local candidates (running opposed) a series of questions concerning their relevant personal and political views. Read More
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SUICIDE: For Those Left Behind, For Those in Pain, and For Those Who Can Help
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Come celebrate the renovation of Corvallis’ Whiteside Theatre at the 3rd Annual Frightside Jam! Read More
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Letter to the Editor: SNAP for Low-Income Students
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
A Corvallis Advocate haiku, poetically penned by Johnny Beaver Read More
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