Corvallis Curiosity: Hoax on 30th? February 7, 2013Did you happen to see these “Public Notice: Tree Removal” signs on several large trees, and blue ribbons...1 min read
Culture Fail: Women are Not Girls: Escaping the Youth-Is-Power Trap February 7, 2013I’ve been puzzling over my instinct to refer to fellow moms, women over the age of 18, and...1 min read
Hell’s Belles and Rodrigo Valenzuela at the Majestic February 7, 2013Hell’s Belles Rock ACDC World-renowned and endorsed by Angus Young himself, enter Hell’s Belles, a phenomenal all-female AC/DC...1 min read
Alt Valentine Gifts: Thinking Outside the Box (of Chocolates) February 7, 2013Valentine’s Day is next week, meaning you have seven days to conjure up a nice little expression of...2 mins read
Pinball: Corvallis’ Ballsy Fall From Grace February 7, 2013Oh, Corvallis. You’re swell. You have awesome bars, great venues, a plethora of locally-owned businesses, a fantastic weekly...3 mins read
A Dearth of Earth Overhead: Corvallis, OSU, and the Lack of Green Roofs February 7, 2013Oregon State University is celebrating the news that it ranks seventh on the Top 20 College & University...4 mins read
Corvallis in Literature… Movies and TV, Too: Cuddle Up With a Book or Movie Based Right Here February 7, 2013Winter’s chill, gray countenance offers the perfect excuse for snuggling up in a comfy chair and whiling away...2 mins read
Willamette Valley Guard Llamas: Nothing to Spit At February 7, 2013At least 5,500 coyotes were killed in Oregon by trappers and hunters in the 2010-2011 season—but that figure...2 mins read
Sick Town Derby Dames Uncivil War Recap: Blue Takes Out Black! February 7, 2013On Saturday, February 2nd, the Sick Town Derby Dames kicked off their 2013 roller derby season with the...1 min read
350 Corvallis: An Eye on Reducing Global Carbon Emissions February 7, 2013Global warming: it’s a huge problem, but what can we do locally? Here in Corvallis, a group of...1 min read
Red Dress Party Moves to SubZero: Get Your Dance on For Derby February 7, 2013Ever wanted an excuse to slip into something slinky, red, and ravishing? Now’s your chance, bro. The infamous...1 min read
2013 OSU Lambing Closed to the Public: Improvements Ahead February 7, 2013The Oregon State University Sheep Center won’t be open to the public for lambing this spring, but Corvallisites...1 min read
Harness Up For Vert Fest 2013: Local Climbers Show Off Their Moves February 6, 2013Climbers from the Northwest and beyond will be swinging into town next weekend for Oregon State University’s 22nd...1 min read
Culture Fail: A Local Foodie Comes Out of the Corporate Closet… I Love Buffalo Wild Wings! January 31, 2013Recently, The New York Times food writer Pete Wells excoriated Guy Fieri’s Times Square restaurant. Service? Crap. Food?...3 mins read
ODOT’s High-Speed Passenger Trains: Coming to the Willamette Valley? January 31, 2013The Oregon Department of Transportation is currently working on a plan to bring high-speed passenger trains to one...1 min read
USDA Offers New Microloans to Small Farmers January 31, 2013If you’ve ever considered starting your own farm but lack the financial resources necessary to translate your dream...1 min read
A Corvallis Advocate Haiku January 31, 2013BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! Walmart is my alarm clock And I want to cry by Johnny Beaver...1 min read
New Issue: January 31st, 2013 January 31, 2013In this week’s Corvallis Advocate… The Furry Underbelly of Groundhog Day: A Crazy Tradition’s Historical Roots ODOT’s High-Speed...1 min read
