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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...

Portrait of author Jamel Brinkley. Brinkley will be giving a reading at the Corvallis Museum, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Author Jamel Brinkley to give reading at Corvallis Museum

Wes Flow, Reporter
February 5, 2025

Award-winning author Jamel Brinkley will give a reading at the Corvallis Museum at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 28, as part of Oregon State University’s Visiting Writers Series. The reading will be free with...

The new Benton County Mental Health Clinic nears completion. It undergoes construction in Corvallis on Jan. 21. The Crisis Center will have a number of different services to provide those in need with help from mental health professionals.

Benton County Crisis Center on schedule to open this spring

Molly Hoglund, Reporter
February 3, 2025

Since construction began in the summer of 2023, Benton County Behavioral Health has been building a crisis center to serve as a voluntary walk-in treatment-centered facility and an alternative emergency...

New all inclusive playground located at Avery Park in Corvallis, Oregon on on Jan.08, 2025 is an innovative play space
designed to be accessible for all children.

All-inclusive playground opens in Avery Park

Eli Flamoe, Reporter
February 3, 2025

With the aim of promoting inclusivity and community engagement, Corvallis Parks and Recreation unveiled a new all-inclusive playground in Avery Park in December 2024. The new playground is located on...

At Hana Sushi and Izakaya, robots deliver boba drinks to customers on Dec 10, 2024 located on Monroe Ave.

Local conveyor belt sushi restaurant imports server robots

Jaxson Skipper, Reporter
February 3, 2025

Hana Sushi & Izakaya on Monroe Ave. has recently imported robots from China to be used to serve customers food and drinks. Integrated early fall term of 2024, the robot waiter has since been assisting...

OSU security expert explains how to avoid phishing

OSU security expert explains how to avoid phishing

Vincent Ho, Reporter
February 3, 2025

On Jan. 9, the City of Corvallis was victim to a phishing scam, compromising the email of Paul Schuffer, Ward 7 City Councilor and Council President. City of Corvallis Public Information Officer Patrick...

Escape Corvallis partners with Heartland Humane

Escape Corvallis partners with Heartland Humane

Max Loew, Campus Editor
January 23, 2025

Get me meowt of here! Escape Corvallis and Heartland Humane will host an Escape Room with adoptable animals on Jan. 24, 25 and 26. “Heartland has been partnering with Escape Corvallis for a couple...

Rick Guenther, the head of the Corvallis Aquatics Team, stands at the Timberhill Athletic Club pool. The teams usual pool is closed until further notice due to corrosion.

Corvallis Aquatic Team faces impacts of Osborn Aquatics Closure

Mason Fischer, Reporter
January 17, 2025

The Osborn Aquatic Center in Corvallis closed in early October of 2024 by the City of Corvallis. The closure has had a notable impact on the local swimming community, including the Corvallis Aquatic...

Heart of the Valley Women’s March to take place in Corvallis

Heart of the Valley Women’s March to take place in Corvallis

Mason Fischer, Reporter
January 16, 2025

The Heart of the Valley Women’s March will unite Corvallis residents in a call for justice, equality and action on Saturday. The march begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Benton County Circuit Court, located...

Heartland Humane Shelter to host dog speed dating

Heartland Humane Shelter to host dog speed dating

Jaxson Skipper, Reporter
January 9, 2025

On Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the Corvallis Heartland Humane Shelter and Care is hosting Meet Your Mutt, a dog speed dating adoption event. The event is intended to help some long-time dogs at the...

An assortment of fruits and veggies for sale at the Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. The market is a place for local vendors to sell their hand-grown and cultivate produce.

Supporting local this Winter: Corvallis’ Indoor Winter Market back for the season

Hailey Silver, Reporter
January 9, 2025

The much-anticipated Indoor Winter Market is making its seasonal return, bringing community warmth to the chilly weather. Set to open Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Benton County Fairgrounds, the market will...

OSU LGBTQ+ community responds to the election

OSU LGBTQ+ community responds to the election

Taina Landuren, DEI Beat Reporter
January 6, 2025

During the last two months, the chaos surrounding the elections has greatly impacted the LGBTQ+ community.  At Oregon State University, many students are coming together to discuss, offer spaces of...

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