The Corvallis Commute

Corvallis already offers a free bus system within city limits. If you’re commuting into town, however, the options begin to dwindle. Read More
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The Whiteside: Working On Act 2

Right in the middle of downtown Corvallis is a relic from the past. Old-timers have colorful stories and memories of their time there, but if you've lived in Corvallis for less than 10 years, odds are you have never been inside the Whiteside Theatre. Read More
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Habitat Helps Philomath Family

Driving up to and seeing Carmon Thomas’ Philomath home for the first time would give you no indications there are any problems with it. In fact, when you enter the home and see its’ warm, cozy environs, you still only see a home perfectly suited to fit most family’s needs. Read More
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Sustainability Mythbusters

It's hard to sort out myth from reality when it comes to what benefits the environment and what harms it. Here are a few common beliefs about sustainability…and the truth or fiction behind them. Read More
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Fiction: Jonathan (Part 2)

(Missed part 1, read it here) by Daniel Lively In a technical sense, since I don’t sleep, I...
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No Luck With Love

Q: Dear Vivi,  I have never had much luck with relationships. No matter what I do, they always...
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Book Review: Mushroom

Editors at Oxford University Press showed admirable restraint when they gave the 2011 book “Mushroom” its title. Surely someone at the table had wanted to add a subtitle, “Mushroom—a Natural History”, or some other way to codify Nicholas P. Money’s brilliant account of how the mushroom has challenged understanding and inspired imagination for centuries. Read More
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GMO: Frankenfood or Green Revolution?

The biotech companies tout it as a “Green Revolution,” a way to feed a growing population on limited land with high-yield wheat or drought-resistant corn. Critics view them as “Frankenfoods,” monsters with unnatural DNA that present a threat to human health. Read More
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Karly Sheehan Murder Revisited

The event will take place from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room at the library located on 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Books are available for purchase from Grass Roots Books & Music, 227 SW 2nd., Corvallis or online at www.grassrootsbookstore.com. Read More
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Majestic Theater Education For Kids: Register For Spring Now

Starting April 2, Majestic Education has offerings (see the sidebar) designed to encourage confidence, creativity and communication skills in kids and teens. The classes are intended to serve all skill levels and were developed to inspire youth to explore their imaginations and find their own voices. Read More
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BHT: The Newest Petrochemical in Your Box of Food

During my hunt for the perfect pet food, I kept seeing three letters that would later became grounds for automatic rejection: an ominous compound known only as “BHT”. But what is this mystery substance, and why is it appearing in dog food all of a sudden? Read More
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