Students neglected by SNAP
The current application process for food benefits in Oregon does not act fairly toward students who are short on money and need a way to feed themselves. Read More
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OSU Finds Zinc Deficiencies Linked to Aging and Disease
OSU researchers find that zinc deficiencies in the elderly may be directly related to diseases, including cancer and diabetes, associated with aging. Read More
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Local Author Line-up at Grass Roots Books & Music
Grass Roots Books and Music’s upcoming author readings and book signings are part of an outstanding, month-long lineup—be sure to check them out! Read More
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OSU Foods: Best Advice – Eat Off Campus
For those who frequently dine at OSU’s campus eateries—that means you, freshman, faculty, and staff—beware the (sometimes poorly) hidden unhealthy nature of those tasty dishes! Read More
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Winning Sick Town Derby Dames Offer Butt-Kicking Junior League
The Candy Stripers Jr Derby League for 10-14 year-olds in the Willamette Valley builds confidence, sportsmanship, and self-esteem in local young men and women—this sport makes you feel good about yourself! Read More
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Biofuels: The Bad, The Ugly, and a Bit of The Good
Biofuels have an important role in our energy future, but it’s limited—and they can be produced just as unsustainably as liquid fossil fuels. Read More
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Artist Profile: Snail
Every drawing starts as a scribble to make the blank page less intimidating, and from each scribble comes the expression of Snail's subconscious thoughts and feelings related to her emotional world. Read More
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This Week: Xenat-Ra Releases New Album at the Majestic Theatre, with Special Guest Mosley Wotta
Corvallis’ own Xenat-Ra releases their new album, Science For The Soundman, with a performance at the Majestic Theatre, October 6th at 9 p.m, with special guest Bend-based poet/rapper/activist Mosley Wotta. Read More
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OSU Celebrates Queer History Month
OSU is celebrating Queer History Month during October with events from a drag show to free HIV testing and more. Read More
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Oregon’s Devastating Wildfires: Recent Droughts Make Fire Risk Higher
A severe drought hit the nation this summer, resulting in wildfires in Oregon—and it looks like the situation is only going to get worse. Read More
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Roundup Ready Corn May Cause Tumors in Rats: Is Monsanto’s Genetically Modified Corn Hazardous to Your Health?
A new study shows that rats fed on Monsanto’s NK603 genetically modified Roundup Ready corn, or exposed to the Roundup weed-killer itself, may suffer major health damage. Read More
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Sex, Booze and the College Freshman
If we can blame the undeveloped frontal lobe for, say, 20 percent of the mistakes you’ll make in college, it’s safe to attribute the lion’s share of the rest to alcohol. Read More
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Corvallis’ Sexual Health: The Low-Down on Sexually Transmitted Infections
About half of the approximately 19 million new STI cases diagnosed in the U.S. each year occur in 15 to 24 year-olds—so if you’ve tested positive for an STI in the past, you’re anything but alone. Read More
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Study-Friendly Coffee Shops: Good Coffee, Tasty Food… Free Wifi!
Corvallis is full of study-friendly coffee shops full of good food, delicious caffeinated drinks, outlets for your laptop, and free wifi. Read More
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Corvallis’ Local Head Shops: Artistic Glass, Stunningly Rendered
While the utilitarian metal and wood pipe remain staples amongst many, glass remains the cleanest, smoothest, most “refined” way to smoke short of a vaporizer. Read More
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