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What student workers need to know about sick leave

What student workers need to know about sick leave

Skand S., News Contributor
March 15, 2023

In case you wake up sick on a work day, you might wonder if you have to forgo a day’s pay or are eligible to take a paid day off. The answer is that it varies with your employment status and how long...

A donation box in downtown Corvallis in August of 2022. Since Gov. Tina Kotek’s declaration of homelessness as a state of emergency this last January, multiple legislative bills have been proposed to address the issue that has been an increasing issue in Oregon.

Oregon’s attempt to tackle homelessness: State legislature introduces several housing bills, one endorsed by Benton County

Skand S. , News Contributor
March 6, 2023

With Gov. Tina Kotek having declared homelessness as a state of emergency in several counties across Oregon, numerous housing related legislative bills have been proposed to tackle this priority.  One...

Rising rent costs seem to disproportionately impact OSU students

Rising rent costs seem to disproportionately impact OSU students

Skand S., News Contributor
February 27, 2023

Rising rent costs are not a new phenomenon in Corvallis. When coupled with the housing shortage, Oregon State University students are facing a hard time finding a house, let alone its affordability. 26%...

A photo illustration of a distressed student doing their taxes taken on Feb. 6. Tax season is coming up with a deadline of April 15.

Tax season is here! Students gear up to file tax returns

Skand S., News Contributor
February 27, 2023

It’s that time of year where most people are anxious—tax season! This year’s deadline for filing taxes is April 18, according to the Internal Revenue Service. There are several sources through...

(Left) Happy Mason playing Ronda Mackey, opposite to Danielle White playing pregnant woman 3. Both Mason and White play multiple characters in Roe.

Despite facing challenges to find a cast – Roe is all set to play!

Skand S., News Contributor
February 21, 2023

“Two Women. Multiple Truths. One Landmark Supreme Court Case.”  This is the tagline for the play “Roe that is ready to show after a rough search for a cast starting Feb 24. to Mar. 5 at The Majestic...


Senator Jeff Merkley, and Congresswoman Van Hoyle host a town hall meeting at Crescent Valley High School on Saturday. Community members asked questions about universal healthcare, free education, and upcoming support for small businesses.

Senator Merkley and Congresswoman Hoyle respond to the issues of Benton County residents in joint townhall

Skand S., News Contributor
February 15, 2023

“Get up, vote, get engaged, talk to your elected officials –  know that your voice matters, because there's a group of people that are doing everything they can to let you think that your voice doesn't...

Photo courtesy of DLR Group.

Expect to vote on in May: Justice System Improvement Program will cost Benton County residents $110 million

Skand S., News Contributor
February 7, 2023

Clarification:  A previous version of this article stated the mental health crisis center would be dependent on the bond measure passing as well as the distribution of the 110 million included in the...

Missing Corvallis man found deceased at Mary’s Peak after almost 2 weeks of searching

Missing Corvallis man found deceased at Mary’s Peak after almost 2 weeks of searching

Skand S., News Contributor
January 4, 2023

The Corvallis man and a former Oregon State University student, Steven Mainwaring, 22, was found deceased by the deputies of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday at 4:54 p.m. at Mary’s Peak. According...

The inside of a one-bed micro shelter at the Safeplace Unity Transitional Microshelters site on Nov. 15. The only reason this site is possible, according to Executive Director of Unity Shelters, Shawn Collins, is because of community resources, support, and consistency.

Microshelters in Corvallis see success in addressing houselessness.

Skand S., News Contributor
November 28, 2022

Affordable housing and addressing homelessness were one of the major issues during the midterm elections this year throughout Oregon. Alongside inflation and gas hikes, the worker shortage in case management...

Protesters hold signs showing images of several children who were killed by the Islamic government along with photos of Mahsa Amini while chanting “Say their names” on Saturday. According to one protester, the children were on their way to the school and were innocent.

People protest against Iranian government again in Corvallis to raise awareness of the situation

Skand S., News Contributor
November 22, 2022

“Zan, Zendagi, Aazadi:” Women, Life, Freedom – a chant that has been popularized by the series of protests in Iran against the Islamic Republic were once again heard on Saturday morning at the Riverfront...

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