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Hundreds of protesters line Fourth St. March 8 in front of the Benton County Courthouse. Protesters gathered in advocacy for women's rights, Palestinian solidarity, LGBTQ+ rights, and dissatisfaction with the federal government.

Broad turnout at Corvallis protest cultivates community among attendees

Hailey Cook, Reporter
March 14, 2025

Hundreds of protestors gathered outside the Benton County Courthouse on the afternoon of Saturday, March 8, to advocate for various causes, like women’s rights, solidarity with Palestine and resistance...

A cart of supplies adorned with signs brought by protester Cheryl Gault sits outside the Benton County Courthouse March 7. Protesters gathered outside the courthouse Friday in opposition to federal cuts to scientific research funding.

Corvallis citizens protest funding cuts to scientific research

Chase Schurr, City Editor
March 8, 2025

Exactly 149 years after Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone, Corvallis citizens gathered outside the Benton County Courthouse for Stand Up for Science, a protest concerned with federal cuts to...

Peaceful protest set for International Women’s Day

Peaceful protest set for International Women’s Day

Mason Fischer, Reporter
March 7, 2025

An International Women’s Day event called, "Unite and Resist” will occur on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Corvallis. The event is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. at the Benton County Circuit Court in...

Majestic Theater to put on gender-diverse production of Amadeus

Majestic Theater to put on gender-diverse production of Amadeus

Kip Franich, Reporter
March 5, 2025

From March 7 to 16, The Majestic Theater in downtown Corvallis will be putting on a special production of the fictionalized historical dramatic comedy Amadeus. The tickets will run $18 for adults and $16...

People gather in front of the Benton County Courthouse to protest President Trump and special government employee Elon Musk on Presidents Day. An estimated number of over 250 community members participated.

Trump administration order targets international students

Hailey Silver, Reporter
March 4, 2025

As the Trump Administration continues with an eventful first few months in office, an executive order aimed towards international students who’ve participated in campus protests threatens academic opportunity. This...

OSU students Reegan Dejong (left) and Jakob Peterson begin to play a new game at Guardian Games on Madison Ave on Feb 5, 2025. Guardian Games offers a space for people of all ages to play classic games, or find a new one.

Local game stores welcome new players with open arms

Miles Sadler, Reporter
March 4, 2025

Whether you’re the champion of game night or have never touched a playing card, there’s likely a tabletop event in Corvallis made for you. With how prolific card and tabletop games have become,...

Corvallis fire engineer Casey Stone hoses down an engine with another crew member as per their normal routine on Feb. 6, 2025.

Firefighters return from Los Angeles wildfires

Andres Bedoya-Bunch, Reporter
March 4, 2025

Firefighters from the Corvallis Fire Department came home after spending 14 days in January assisting the Los Angeles metropolitan area in extinguishing their most recent wildfires and assessing the aftermath. The...

Amelia Luna, a Corvallis resident (on the left), and Tristan White, a Dallas, OR resident, admire a piece of artwork showcased in the Corvallis Arts Center, depicted through the reflection of the art piece titled "Whale Spirit Medicine" by Leslie Gibbons, on Febrary 20, 2025.

Corvallis Arts Walk: A community celebration of local creativity

Hailey Silver, Reporter
February 28, 2025

The Corvallis Arts Walk is a longstanding community tradition that Paige Shumway of Pegasus Frame Studio & Gallery would passionately describe as “community gold.”  With its inception on paper...

A familiar reminder inside Darkside Cinema asks patrons to respect the magic of the movies. For over 20 years, this independent theater has been a sanctuary for film lovers in downtown Corvallis Oregon—what will happen when ownership changes?

Darkside Cinema transitioning ownership, uncertain about future

Lidya Acar, Reporter
February 28, 2025

Darkside Cinema, Corvallis’ only independent, locally owned movie theater, is at a crossroads. After nearly 30 years of bringing independent, foreign and art films to the community, co-owners Paul and...

An out of stock sign details the near complete absence of eggs at the First Alternative Co-op North Store in Corvallis, OR, on February 9, 2025. The liquid egg whites depicted in the bottom was effectively the only source of just eggs in this store.

BNC, retailers say bird flu putting cracks in egg supply

Wes Flow, Senior Reporter
February 26, 2025

In February of 2022, an outbreak of bird flu began at an Indiana turkey farm, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Since then, more than 166 million chickens, ducks and turkeys...

Hand made clay figures sit in a ready to fire station at Slipstream in Corvallis Feb. 10. These art works were made by the studio owner, Vicki Wilson.

Slipstream Clay Studio settles into Corvallis and Philomath art scene

Kelbey Hilliard, Reporter
February 26, 2025

In the midst of the winter chills, Slipstream Clay Studio offers its members a place of close community and creative expression. Owner, operator and instructor Vicki Wilson relocated from Waldport,...

People gather in front of the Benton County Courthouse to protest against President Trump and special government employee Elon Musk on Presidents Day. An estimated
number of over 250 community members participated.

Corvallis residents protest Trump and Musk on Presidents Day

Mason Fischer, Reporter
February 18, 2025

“Show me what democracy looks like.” “This is what democracy looks like.” Over 250 protestors gathered in front of the Benton County Courthouse on Feb. 17, standing in solidarity with Presidents...

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