Stand Your Ground? Oregon Straddles the Fence July 25, 2013According to Oregon Statute 161.209, “a person is justified in using physical force upon another person for self-defense...1 min read
Advocate Staff Vegetarian Picks: Delicious Digestibles for the Corvallis Veggie Lover July 25, 2013If you’re vegetarian or vegan, you’ve probably, at some point, gone to a restaurant only to find almost...3 mins read
Majestic to Announce New Director… We’re Not Supposed to Know This Yet, But… July 25, 2013Corroborated by sources unnamed, at long last it appears as if The Majestic has tapped someone new for...1 min read
Factory Fish Farming Woes: OSU Researchers Reel In Warning Signs July 25, 2013Natural fisheries have long sustained coastal populations, but with ever more people consuming fish, natural fisheries have begun...1 min read
Culture Fail: Faux Post-Racial America… We Talk the Talk, Let’s Try Walking the Walk July 25, 2013Lately there’s been talk that America’s post-racial. We’ve got a black president. A black Supreme Court justice. Even...2 mins read
Vroom, Gurgle, Whizz, Slurp! Human Noise Drives Wildlife Batty July 18, 2013Humans, their relatively small physiology notwithstanding, are one of the loudest species on the planet Earth. From trains...1 min read
Green Corvallis? The State of Renewable Energy in Corvallis July 18, 2013How green is our valley? On first glance, the facts seem impressive. Corvallis was the first West Coast...1 min read
New Issue: July 18th, 2013 July 18, 2013In this week’s Corvallis Advocate… Infinite Improv: Free Weekly Improv Workshops at the Majestic Theatre da Vinci Days...1 min read
Infinite Improv: Free Weekly Improv Workshops at the Majestic Theatre July 18, 2013There’s no need for fancy Hollywood scripts, lights, or cameras to experience some fun live action. The art...1 min read
Affordable Women’s Clothing in Corvallis: No Malls, A Little Creativity… No Worries July 18, 2013Corvallis is notorious for its lack of new, price-conscious, women’s clothing options. While it’s true that we don’t...3 mins read
Fashionably Late: Corvallis’ City Bus System… Fareless Continues, Real Time Tracking On the Way July 18, 2013One rather unique aspect of living in Corvallis is our grand experiment in socialized busing. Fare boxes were...3 mins read
Harrison’s Greasy Heart Attack: In Corvallis, the Burger Eats You July 18, 2013The Heart Attack at Harrison Bar & Grill is a monstrous burger: four cheese-topped beef patties, onion rings,...1 min read
Cursive in Corvallis: Despite Being Dumped From Required Standards, 509J Keeps Cursive Alive July 18, 2013Does learning cursive still hold value in the modern world? The number of elementary schools in the country...4 mins read
Clothing Swap Comeback: A Throwback Alternative to Thrift July 18, 2013A throwback to the alternative 90s, clothing swap parties are making a comeback as people become more aware...3 mins read
The Heat: Two Opposable Thumbs Up July 18, 2013The Heat is your standard buddy-cop movie about an unstable, street-smart cop who pairs up with a straight-laced...1 min read
Calendar Picks of the Week! July 18, 20132013 da Vinci Days Festival. Central Park, Corvallis. July 19th – 21st All-day. Da Vinci Days is Corvallis’...1 min read
