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Nearly 75 monkeypox cases in Oregon; how to stay informed, get tested

Nearly 75 monkeypox cases in Oregon; how to stay informed, get tested

Adriana Gutierrez, News Contributor
August 4, 2022

The World Health Association has declared Monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern, as the virus continues to spread across the United States and in five counties in Oregon.  As...

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OSU declares in-state tuition for students enrolled in tribal nations

Adriana Gutierrez, News Contributor
August 4, 2022

Any person enrolled in a federally recognized Tribal nation will be considered an in-state student at Oregon State University, starting in the fall term of 2022.  The university announced on Wednesday...

Farmer Beth Hoinacki of GoodFoot Farm takes stock and inventory of organic produce on July 16 at the Farmers’ Market in Corvallis, Ore. GoodFoot
Farm is certified in biodynamic and organic farming practices and is self-labeled as a diversified market farm.

Abnormal spring weather leads to shortages at Corvallis Farmers’ Market

Lara Rivera & Haley Stark
August 1, 2022

Following an unusually wet and cold spring, signs throughout the Corvallis Farmers’ Market warn of possible delays and shortages in produce. Many vendors described difficulties adjusting to the...


The outside of the Corvallis Arts Center on May 12. The CAC building used to be a church and is over 100 years old, and the center features classes, residency for artists-to-be, a gallery and community events.

The Corvallis Arts Center will host Arts Alive in person for the first time since 2019

Hayden Lohr, News Reporter
June 6, 2022

The Corvallis Arts Center is a local arts center that features classes and residency for artists-to-be and a gallery; this year will be the first since the COVID-19 pandemic that they will host Arts Alive...


Oregon State University PhD student Saichon Sumantakul (left) and second year biohealth science major Melissa Richards preparing silverware for Stone Soup diners at First Christian Church in downtown Corvallis, Ore. on May 24.

Stone Soup Corvallis Inc. faces increased demand for meals, seeks community volunteers

Sam Misa, News Contributor
June 6, 2022

Corvallis Ore. based group Stone Soup Corvallis Inc. has experienced increases in demand for meals as high as 40% this year compared to last year, and is seeking the help of volunteers.  “This demand,...

Elijah Stucki is the executive director for Mid Willamette Trans Support Network and has been volunteering for the network since 2017. Mid Willamette Trans Support Network has a community at The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, Ore.

OSU alumna-activist, Albany Pride founder speak on PRIDE

Zeva Rosenbaum, News Contributor
June 6, 2022

While Corvallis, Ore. is not throwing an official Pride celebration, Albany Pride will hold their Pride event at 10 a.m. on June 25 at Albany City Hall Plaza, where participants can find LGBTQIA+ owned...

Amid the nationwide Great Teacher Resignation, Corvallis School District teacher turnover remains low

Amid the nationwide Great Teacher Resignation, Corvallis School District teacher turnover remains low

Sam Misa, News Contributor
June 6, 2022

The consumer price index in the United States increased at the highest rate this year since December 1981; many workers have found wages unable to keep up. This is the case with teachers resigning across...

Corvallis Chamber of Commerce President Simon Date outside of the Chamber of Commerce building. With the summer approaching, the Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to stimulate business and the economy as college students leave for the summer.

Small Corvallis businesses have generally positive outlooks for a summer without COVID-19 restrictions

Businesses reflect on pandemic, look toward future, lifted mandates
Hayden Lohr, News Reporter
June 6, 2022

Many small businesses have struggled under COVID-19 and mask restrictions, which have been coupled in Corvallis, Ore. with reduced student populations, but some businesses are positive about the upcoming...

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Court allows for continued negotiations in 7-Eleven bias assault crime trial until June 21

Sukhjot Sal, News Reporter
May 31, 2022

After several status updates, Dylan Guido and Kyle Rackley, two of the three suspects allegedly involved in a bias crime assault at a 7-Eleven in Corvallis, Ore. in October, appeared virtually in court...

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...

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