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“Visitors ride an amusement park ride at the Benton County Fair in Corvallis on Aug. 4, 2022.” (Jess Hume-Pantuso)

Benton County Fair and Rodeo gallops into Corvallis

Amy Nguyen and Vincent Ho (he/they)
July 26, 2024

The Benton County Fair will be held July 31 through August 3 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds. The event will offer many different activities for attendees such as shopping,...

The Corvallis Knights’ Dominic Tatone pitches vs the Ridgefield Raptors in Oregon State University’s Goss Stadium on July 24, 2024, in Corvallis, OR.

Knights defend off flock of Raptor’s

James Harris, Sports Contributor
July 25, 2024

The Corvallis Knights entered the arena with a 30-10 record as they hosted the Ridgefield Raptors, hoisting a 23-17 record.  A heated rematch at Goss Stadium attracted an energetic crowd of 2,469 under...

Varsity eights going at the Dexter Lake Invite on April 27, 2024.

Oregon State women’s rowing new head coach

James Harris, Sports Contributor
July 25, 2024

After serving as recruiting coordinator and associate head coach for seven seasons, Michael Eichler will take over as head coach of the Oregon State University women's rowing team effective July 2.  Eichlers...

Kids take turns on the bike teeter totter at Open Streets Corvallis on July 21.

Photo Gallery: Open Streets Corvallis 2024

Landon Marks, Photojournalist
July 24, 2024

Residents of Corvallis attend Open Streets Corvallis, an annual event held between Garfield Park and Cloverland Park in Corvallis OR. Open Streets includes live music, food and drinks, a wide variety...

A contributed photo from the Bard in the Quad.

The Bard in the Quad performs Julius Caesar

Daniella Rodriguez, Reporter
July 23, 2024

“The Bard in the Quad” plays their interpretation of “Julius Caesar” from August 1 - 4 and August 8 - 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Union Quad. According to Elizabeth Helman, theatre arts...

Throughout Corvallis, and especially on campus, you’ll see many bike lanes just like this one, which is located on the OSU campus on SW 30th Street on February 13, 2024. Corvallis has made many efforts to make biking accessible, which is why it has been named a gold-level bicycle-friendly community.

Open Streets Corvallis returns for 6th annual street festival

Max Loew, Reporter
July 20, 2024

The City of Corvallis invites residents to take back the streets for the people in the annual Open Streets Corvallis Festival. On Sunday July 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. a car-free route travels between...

A beach near Newport on Oct. 18th. The Ocean Observatories Initiative are collecting data off of the Oregon coast in partnership with OSU, a project recently renewed with a new grant of $220 million dollars.

Coast closed for shellfish harvesting due to toxic scare

Maya Lim, Reporter
July 18, 2024

On May 17, elevated levels of toxins were detected in shellfish on the Oregon coast leading to the closure of the entire coastline to mussels, razor clams and bay clam harvests. According to Steven...

Two roommates play video games together in their shared space.

Innovating play: OSU’s video game development club

Lidya Acar, Reporter
July 16, 2024

The Oregon State Video Game Development Club buzzes with creativity and collaboration, diving into the world of pixels and programming. The club has its sights set on expanding its impact with a plan...

Travis Bazzana bats against the University of Portland at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on Tuesday, April 9.

Travis Bazzana goes No. 1 overall to Cleveland Guardians

Josh Cande, Sports Contributor
July 15, 2024

Oregon State University second baseman Travis Bazzana was taken No. 1 overall in the 2024 Major League Baseball draft by the Cleveland Guardians on July 14th. The Beavers’ standout player is the OSU's...

Jade Carey competes bars at the Oregon State University v. Brown gymnastics meet at Gill Coliseum on January 21st, 2024. She scored a 9.875.

Oregon State gymnast goes for gold in upcoming Olympic Games

Jonathan Leland, News Contributor
July 14, 2024

Editor's Note: In the original version of this story, Jade Carey's 2020 gold medal event was incorrect. The event has now been corrected. As the Olympic bar comes closer to reaching distance, Jade Carey,...

The sun shines upon Trysting Tree Golf Club in Corvallis, OR, on July 7, 2024.

Special Olympics Oregon returns after seven year hiatus

Fox Perez, Reporter
July 9, 2024

2017 was the last time Special Olympics Oregon held the Summer State Games and they need help. The Games will be taking place on the Oregon State University campus and surrounding venues in Corvallis,...

Corvallis Knights players and fans watch the fireworks show after the Corvallis Knights vs the Ridgefield Raptors game on July 3, 2024, in Oregon State University’s Goss Stadium, in Corvallis, OR.

Knights edge Raptors on Fireworks Night

Josh Cande, Sports Contributor
July 4, 2024

Streaks of gold flew across the night sky, exploding in grandeur. It was not just Independence Day being celebrated, but another win for the hometown team. The Corvallis Knights edged the Ridgefield...

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