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Protesters fly American flags and hold signs during the #NoKings protest in downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. The #NoKings protest is a nationwide movement that has been making efforts to fight for democracy in the United States.

Corvallis’ #NoKings Protest: A Photo Essay

Morgan Barnaby, Photo Editor
June 15, 2025

Spanning over 6 blocks of downtown Corvallis outside of the Benton County courthouse, the nationwide #NoKings protest made its way to the college town on June 14–the same day as the class of 2025’s...

The spray-painted van sits in front of Benton County Courthouse for the People's Veto Day protest in Corvallis on April 5. This protest is one of many that the fabled "protest van" attends throughout the year.

Volkswagen bus turns heads at Corvallis protests

Kelbey Hilliard, Reporter
June 3, 2025

At the recent May Day protest, many community members noticed a large, brightly painted Volkswagen bus, donned with protest slogans and a waving American flag.  Justin Soares, a Corvallis resident...

Justin Soares stands through the sunroof of his Volkswagen bus outside the Benton County Courthouse May 1. Soares' bus is a common sight at Corvallis protests.

Multiple protests land at Benton County Courthouse

Chase Schurr, City Editor
May 5, 2025

Protesters gathered outside the Benton County Courthouse on May 1, and again on May 3 to protest actions by the Trump administration. On Thursday, protesters gathered for May Day, a national protest...

A protester holding a sign reading: "Nakba '23-'24. When our kids ask one day will you just have to say that you looked THE OTHER WAY." Marching during a protest for immigration rights on April 16, at 1 p.m.

‘Education not deportation’: OSU students protest visa revocations

Jose Luna and Max Loew
April 16, 2025

Students and community members gathered April 16 in front of the Memorial Union at 1 p.m. in protest for immigration rights.  With the sun shining down on them, the rally began with the organizers...

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...

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...

Students, community members continue to protest in support of Palestine

Students, community members continue to protest in support of Palestine

Alexander Banks, News Reporter
November 2, 2023

The support for Palestine continues as old and new protesters show up in the past and foreseeable Saturdays to share their signs and voices, including veterans and Jewish supporters.  For the foreseeable...

Protesters of the tabling event held by “Students for Life” Rylee (left; preferred not to share their last name; they/them) and Ava (preferred not to share their last name; any/all) pose for an image on May 4 in the SEC Plaza. The “Students for Life” club was tabling with resources in the SEC Plaza while protesters stood across from them.

Plaza protests follow ‘Students for Life’ tabling event

Riley LeCocq and Lara Rivera, News Reporter and News Contributor
May 5, 2023

About a dozen students stood in the Student Experience Center plaza in the afternoon of Thursday May 4 to protest the Students for Life club’s presence on campus.  Students for Life is an Oregon...

Hazel holds a sign while walking down 4th street in downtown Corvallis. Hazel was advocating for women’s rights at the Women’s Wave on Saturday.

Womens’ Wave Rally held Saturday for women’s rights

Katie Livermore, News Contributor
October 10, 2022

“Seriously?! Grandma already marched for this!”  This was just one of the many phrases held on a wave of signs that were honked at by passersby in support of the Women’s Wave on Saturday morning...

Corvallis Action Network event organizers speak to a crowd in Central Park in downtown Corvallis
Ore. CAN organized this event on July 24 at to raise awareness for women’s reproductive rights.

Corvallis Action Network creates nonprofit, takes action for reproductive rights awareness

Lara Rivera, News Contributor
August 1, 2022

Corvallis Action Network volunteers hosted a reproductive rights awareness event on the one month anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned. CAN was first started by a group of people who had...

A crowd of people, including community member Julia Lont (front), line up at the Benton County Courthouse in Corvallis, Ore. as part of a reproductive rights protest on May 5. The protest was a response to a draft opinion from the Supreme Court of the United States being leaked suggesting the landmark abortion rights case, Roe v. Wade, could be overturned.

Oregon funds women’s healthcare amid possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned

Stella Harkness and Sam Misa
May 14, 2022

After a leaked draft from the Supreme Court suggesting Roe v. Wade may be overturned, Oregon legislature has established laws that will fund $50 million dollars for women’s healthcare. This funding...

Organizers gather with various signs for a walkout in the Memorial Union quad on Oregon State University's Corvallis, Ore. campus on May 5. The walkout was held in response to a leaked draft decision that the Supreme Court will be overruling Roe v. Wade, which was a landmark decision stating the U.S. Constitution protects a women's choice to have an abortion.

Walkout for abortion rights takes place at OSU

Riley LeCocq, News Contributor
May 5, 2022

Update: The photo for this story has been changed from a previous photo of a protest that took place on May 3 at the Benton County courthouse.  Students at Oregon State University walked out of class...

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