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The Daily Barometer

A goat stands next to a Goat Yoga banner. 

Best of 2020: Recreation

Adriana Gutierrez, News Contributor
January 21, 2020

First place: Goat YogaStarting in August of 2016, Goat Yoga quickly became a national phenomenon, including in Corvallis when owner Lainey Morse opened Original Goat Yoga out of Hanson Country Inn. OSU...

T.J. Maxx is located at 1550 NW 9th St., less than ten minutes from the OSU campus. 

Best of: Shopping for clothes

Patience Womack, News Contributor
January 21, 2020

First place: GoodwillEach school year, Oregon State University students and Corvallis, Ore. community members have the chance to vote for their favorite clothing store in Corvallis, with the first-place...

The Darkside Cinema sign hangs above the main entrance of the theater.

Best of 2020: Corvallis movie theaters

Jada Krening, News Correspondent
January 21, 2020

First place: AMC CLASSIC Corvallis 12AMC Classic Theatre has been serving the Corvallis, Ore. community for three years at their Northeast Circle Boulevard location. This year, it was selected by the Oregon...

An employee finishes off decorating a customer's donut order at Benny's Donuts. The shop offers seasonal flavors and options that cater to a variety of dietary restrictions. 

Best of 2020: Corvallis treat yo-self

First place: Yogurt Extreme In 2010, Jane Humphreys sat in yogurt shops around California while on vacation thinking about what kind of business she wanted to open, and over 10 years later, Humphreys...

At the ordering counter in American Dream Pizza, there are drinks on tap, pizzas in various stages of production, and a large chalkboard menu. 

Best of 2020: Corvallis food under $15

Alex Gaub, News Contributor
January 21, 2020

First place: Local BoyzCorrection: This story originally misspelt Gary Weyhrick’s name. The story has been updated. The Barometer regrets this error.A crowd bunches into a two level grey concrete building...

Dominos, located on Monroe Avenue, is open until 2:00 a.m. on weekdays and until 3:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. 

Best of 2020: Corvallis late night eats

Zoë Sandvigen, Orange Media Network
January 21, 2020

First place: The Beaver Hut and Dam Growlers When Friday night rolls around each week, many restaurants get ready for their busiest time. The Beaver Hut & Dam Growlers, being among those restaurants,...

Bullfrog is located on the corner of Second Street and Madison Avenue.

Best of 2020: Corvallis music stores

Zoë Sandvigen, News Contributor
January 21, 2020

First place: Happy TrailsHappy Trails is Corvallis, Ore.’s most beloved vintage music shop. Upon walking in, the walls are covered with posters and records, CD’s fill the narrow hallways and music...

Wisecracks Cafe, located in downtown Corvallis, offers classic breakfast dishes as well as a restaurant specials. While the owners have remained the same, the restaurant has undergone rebranding and taken on this new name within the last year. 

Best of 2020: Corvallis early morning eats

William Ross, News Contributor
January 21, 2020

First place: New Morning BakeryNew Morning Bakery in downtown Corvallis is a spot where residents can stop and enjoy breakfast before heading out for the day. The bakery was also voted as the best early...

McMenamins has two Corvallis locations, one in downtown and the other on Monroe Avenue. Both locations have space for sit down dining while the Monroe location offers pool and a space for tailgating before OSU football games. 

Best of 2020: Corvallis date locations

Jade Minzlaff, News Contributor
January 21, 2020

First place: Sky High BrewingSky High Brewing was voted the best date night location in Corvallis, Ore. for 2019. This combination restaurant-brewery is located in the heart of downtown on 106 NW Jackson...

Building community

Miranda Crowell, Practicum Contributor
May 8, 2017

1st Place Bar FoodDownward Dog maintains campus stapleDownward Dog’s campus location resides in a historic Craftsman style home built in 1919 but that isn’t its only connection to Corvallis history....

Marketplace West won Best Dining Hall.

Best Of On-Campus stories

the Baro Staff
May 8, 2017

3rd Place Residence HallInternational Living-Learning Center provides unique living experienceBy Jaya Black-LazoThe International Living-Learning Community is located on the south side on Oregon State...

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