Features
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
LBCC culinary program: Recipe for success
Every morning at 7:30, something happens at LBCC. While the rest of the school sleeps, dozens of students don white...
Bamboo Diner: A downtown delight
Selena Gwin
The Commuter
If you’re looking for delicious...
Pork chops with fennel and apple slaw
I love cooking nice meals and entertaining friends, but I find it can be difficult on a budget. I decided to challenge myself to cook a hearty...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Oregon artists on display
Aleatha Skinner
The Commuter
What do students do when they are waiting for classes in North Santiam Hall or South Santiam Hall?...
Thursday, January 14, 2010
The games we play... on Facebook
“Attention: A...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Five New Year's resolutions you won't keep (and why)
Every Jan. 1, millions of Americans try to make amends for all their fatty food, overspending, and dull nights wasted in front of the television....
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Derby Dames roll on
To friends and family she’s known as Meghan Kyllo. By her teammates she’s known as CosMoPain. When not studying to get into the diagnostic imaging program at LB, she spends her free time knocking women to the ground in spandex and lace up skates.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Give more than thanks
Donate now and help put a meal on someone’s table this Thanksgiving.
LBCC’s annual Thanksgiving food drive is taking place this week....
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Treats for the troops
By Alethea Skinner
“Supporting the troops is more than slapping a sticker on the
back of your car!”
Spoken by Director...
Valley Writers: 'Suburban Love Stories'
The room was packed and full of laughter as Karelia Stetz-Waters told tales of growing up and discovering her sexuality.
The Valley...
Thursday, November 5, 2009
LBCC be Clubin'
“Get connected, get involved, find belonging!” are the opening lines of the Linn-Benton Community College club manual.
the event, organized by the Student Programming Board and hosted by LBCC’s student government leaders, provided an opportunity for tired students to let loose and wiggle away stress. Attendees arrived excited and nervous, but after a few hours of head banging, toe-tapping and booty-shaking, they left the Commons relaxed and ready for sleep, their dance cravings sated. Wednesday, October 28, 2009 While the rest of the world dons the same predictable wizard hats and vampire teeth, stand out from the crowd with one of these costumes sure to... Tuesday, October 27, 2009 I was 14 years old, and I stood on the front stoop of a redbrick townhouse holding a brown paper bag decorated with orange pumpkins and green... Thursday, October 22, 2009 Funding childcare for LBCC students was a high priority at the LBCC president’s budget retreat, and it was identified as one way to help parents come to school. Thursday, October 15, 2009 Why would you learn about the antiquities of Greece from a textbook when you could climb the Acropolis and view the Parthenon, stand at the remains of the stadium that held the first Olympic games and take a cruise through the islands of the Saronic Gulf to the temple of Poseidon? Students at Phagans’ Beauty College in Corvallis are “Passionately Pink For the Cure” in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Wilson is known by her students for her larger-than-life personality and humorous anecdotes relating her past experiences in the field. Her classes are memorable even to those who aren’t interested in becoming anthropology majors. Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Our study abroad programs are going strong this school year. Currently Linn-Benton Community College’s own are enjoying a term in Italy; spring... Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Dating a musician can present some difficult challenges that often leave women feeling overwhelmed, pregnant and borderline alcoholic. Navigating... Thursday, October 1, 2009 RD211 – Lip reading for iPod listeners There are a few things nobody likes to hear their first day of school, and teachers are no different. So, if you plan on staying on the good side... Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Dean of Instruction Gary Ruppert was awarded the Distinguished Staff Award on LBCC’s in-service day, Sept. 21. We decided to sit down and ask... Monday, September 28, 2009 “Dude, I am taking underwater basket weaving!” “Is that needed for your degree?” “Uh … I dunno.” To... Tuesday, September 22, 2009 “All you hear are the same talking points over and over again,” she Monday, September 21, 2009 Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Editor’s note: Here’s a letter that President Rita Cavin sent out to the LBCC e-mail... Thursday, September 3, 2009 Thallamer has a zeal for running and staying active. On an average day, he arises in the morning and runs anywhere from eight to 13 miles. Wednesday, September 2, 2009 Not only do we want your feedback, we want your help. Wednesday, August 19, 2009 We came here for a fight and it turns out you are not allowed to play unless you are Iraqi. Now that may seem odd, why would you want a fight, well that is what a soldier does want, especially young ones. Tuesday, July 7, 2009 Here are some ideas that can help you save some of the money that’s been blowing through your billfold. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Nearly 35 million people suffer from seasonal allergy attacks due to the pollen from grass, flowers, trees, and plants. Tuesday, May 26, 2009 According to the Gaelic Athletic Association’s Web site, hurling is an ancient Irish sport that is played with a small paddle-shaped stick (called a “hurley”) and a small ball with raised ridges (called a “sliothar”). Friday, May 22, 2009 The 2009 Student Art Show awards ceremony was held at noon on May 13 in the North Santiam Hall lobby. Over $3000 in awards were given out this... Tuesday, May 12, 2009 May is the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Month, and May 15 is the official “bike-to-work day.” The league has a number of... Wednesday, May 6, 2009 Click here to view the Enterprises Feature Note: This file is... Monday, May 4, 2009 The fourth annual Beatles at OSU benefit concert was held on April 24 and May 2, and this year, they covered The Beatles’ “White Album”. Each year the concert donates all of their proceeds to CARDV, the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence. During LBCC’s Spring inservice day, Jacob Pratt was recognized for his years of volunteer work. He has been working as a volunteer at LBCC since 1997. Tuesday, April 28, 2009 The day one issue of the paper goes out, the next weeks has already Friday, April 24, 2009 Click here to download the Kitchen Composter How-To as a Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Click here to download the the Earth Day Feature as a Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Monday morning, The Chinese Delegates, visiting from technical colleges were kind enough to sit down with me and answer a few questions. Last... Monday, April 20, 2009 The First Alternative Co-op has been in the process of expanding its north store, and now it’s done. Over the course of expansion, they have doubled the size of their retail space. In fact, the north store now has more retail space then their original store, the south store. Earth Day as we know it was started by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, back in 1969. Nelson was in Seattle, WA, attending a conference and made a grand announcement of a nationwide demonstration for the environment. It would be 1970 when the first Earth Day was observed. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 by Lily Love Out of the fire of the holocaust to the land of the free, this is where my mother brought me. I am the product of the ashes... Horrifying discoveries: The after-effects of U.S. soldiers liberating Nazi concentration and death camps Tuesday, April 14, 2009 What does the word holocaust actually mean? Certainly the Holocaust is the genocide of the Jewish people. But where did the word come from? ... April 20, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. LBCC DAC Forum 220 To live in denial is to embrace ignorance; such is the path of those conspiracy theorists that renounce the Holocaust as a hoax, fabricated to... Sixty-four years have passed since the end of World War II, and it is still widely talked about today. When I interviewed Dr. Paul Kopperman at... Tuesday, April 7, 2009 In the works right now and getting readied for the legislation are cuts of 30% of the Oregon Youth Authority budget. The Oregon Youth Authority... The effects that child abuse can have on kids that go into foster care are tremendous. Having been in foster care system since the age of 4, and... Monday, April 6, 2009 Linn Benton Community College is giving a warm welcome to its newest sports team, a soccer club. While there have been LBCC soccer clubs in the past, Coach Art Mota along with the help of club President Kyle Boylan, are reviving the club with enough passion to light a city. I had a cheese dip that I used and it gave such a delightful flavor to the patty, I decided this would be the next weekly burger! I just had to make this delicious creation. Here is the fruit of my labor. Wednesday, April 1, 2009 According to Mental Health America’s website, of the 2 million people in the US who “Self-injure,” the majority are “teenagers or young adults with young women out numbering young men.” These numbers only represent the people who have chosen to admit their problem. There are many more out there. Monday, March 30, 2009 If you have ever had a desire to play a musical instrument, Kent Buys will do everything in his power to help you learn. Friday, March 13, 2009 One of my favorite local radio stations, KFLY, is owned by Bicoastal Media and recently went through some personnel changes. I was able to speak with Busterass Marcus, a member of “The Donkey Show” which is on in the afternoons during the week. Tuesday, March 10, 2009 On March 3 I was lucky enough to see the best musical performance of my life. The show was at the Roseland Theater in Portland and it featured... CORVALLIS – The BCSA is an Oregon non-profit corporation raising money to build a... Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Animal style. One for the people who like their mustard and pickles, your burger patty is grilled with mustard, as well as your onions. Topped with extra special sauce, this can be done to anything. Try fries animal style, grilled onions extra cheese and special sauce. Sunday, March 1, 2009 Crossing Over Friday, February 20, 2009 With all the things going on in the environment these days, it is a breath of fresh air to see a gas station, like SeQuential, making strides to... Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Good Toilet Companion Tuesday, February 3, 2009 I went to Seattle to go to a gallery that was offering to hang my work for me. It was in a rural district outside of downtown, but I was still able to spend a day under the shadows of what seemed to be million-storied skyscrapers. The show stars Bret Mckenzie and Jemaine Clement playing dimwitted versions of themselves as members of “New Zealand’s fourth most famous digi-folk duo,” Flight of the Conchords. They are having a rather unsuccessful time trying to carve out a niche in New York City Tuesday, January 27, 2009 View our night boarding gallery! Last Friday my friend Chris... Monday, January 26, 2009 Beer pong is a drinking game played mostly at college parties and tailgaters. It is a fairly simple game with fun rules. Friday, January 9, 2009 From the fine experience of Linn-Benton’s Santiam Restaurant to a high class restaurant in New York, Linn-Benton Chef Instructor John Jarschke... The really beautiful scenery starts once you hit the 58 and start into the Cascades. Lush green views, and rolling snow capped mountains. Friday, November 14, 2008 Thursday, November 6, 2008 Take a gander at these firedancing photos by MaryAnne Turner Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Election 2008 is underway and where are you going to get your minute by minute election coverage. If you are like a growing majority of people who... Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Thursday, October 23, 2008 Breast cancer should not be thought of iconoclastically. Breast cancer should not be written off in a sexist manner. Breast cancer is every cancer erstwhile cancer affects everyone. Tuesday, October 7, 2008 For most, the end of summer and beginning of fall is signaled by school starting, the changing of the leaves, or even the first home football... Monday, July 14, 2008 My favorite thing about the fair is how that the human body is viewed as an art-form, and there’s nothing shameful about showing off what you have. Long as we can’t see your lower genitalia, you’re fine. It’s still not polite to ogle or stare, you should just intake what’s going on, appreciate it as an expression of freedom and art, and move along. After all, they’re not showing off their stuff for pornographic reasons, they’re doing it to be free and express themselves and patrons should be respectful of that. Wednesday, July 9, 2008 A listing of venues and playlists over the summer. Tuesday, July 8, 2008 “…I’ve heard some people call it ‘Hippie golf’.” Wednesday, May 14, 2008 It was a dry but cloudy day in Adair Park. The sounds of drumming,
’80s dance offers hope to LB student nightlife
Totally tasteless Halloween costumes
How old is too old?
PCDC offers co-op model
Greece is the word
Clipping for the cure
Office hours with Michele Wilson
Spring for London
How to date a musician
Five classes LBCC should offer
With this class, students will no longer need to take out their earbuds for those pesky...
A teacher's worst nightmare
Office Hours: Q&A with Gary Ruppert
Staying on track: A path to graduation
A search for the truth
explained with a sigh. “That’s not information. That’s not news.”
LBCC staff sings
Rita Cavin's in-service address
Letter from Rita Cavin
VP runs the extra mile
Letter from the editor: new directions
A letter from Iraq
Five things college students can do to save money
How to ease the season of sneeze
Hurling: give it a whirl
Annual Art Show Amazes All
I want to ride my bicycle
The Enterprises through the years
“Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da” O-S-U
Jacob Pratt is all that
Birth of a Newspaper
begun. Meetings have been held, stories have been selected, and ads have been sold. Our editor-in-chief — who gets the final say in all matters — decides how big the paper will be and then builds a story budget and distributes the stories out to our reporters.
Kitchen Composter How-To
Downloadable Earth Day Feature
Interview with the Chinese Delegation
First Alternative Co-op Expansion
Welcome to Earth Day
Product of the ashes of the Holocaust
Horrifying Discoveries
Holókauston
Holocaust Rememberance Events
Monday Movies – (First half) The...
Holocaust Deniers
Nazi Hunters: Unsung Heroes
Oregon Youth Authority Budget Cuts
What About the Foster Kids
New Kids on the Block
The Weekly Burger: "nacho" average burger
Self Injuring Teens: You Can Get Help
Kent Buys: the Troubadour
KFLY Feels the Economic Crunch
Hank Williams the III show with ASSJACK
The 2nd Annual BCSA Art/Music Benefit
LBCC Call for Auditions for A View from the Bridge
LBCC Performing Arts is calling for actors to audition for its production of A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller, the...
How to eat like an IN-N-OUT'ian
Movies for release: Friday Feb. 27
Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience
Street Fighter: The Legends of Chun Li
SeQuential: The “Green” Gas Station
David Sedaris’ "When you are Engulfed in Flames"
Adventures in Seattle
Belly restaurant review
Pork belly, to some, is the just cut of meat that bacon is made from. Pork belly to those “in the know”, especially chefs, is one of the finest things to come out of a pig. Rarely do I see it on menus, which is unfortunate because it is a relatively inexpensive piece of meat.
The Final Flight of the Conchords?
Willamette Pass Snow Resort NIGHT BOARDING!
Rosemarie Hubley Memorial
Beer Pong – Now playing in a basement near you!
The Man Behind the Food
Reno or Bust
Fall Photo Essay #2
Firedancing photo gallery
How to keep up to date on election coverage
Surviving zombie attacks: Just use your braaaaain
I have assembled a list of simple to follow guidelines on how to keep a cool head and a living body. With these 5 easy to follow steps, death via zombie attack will be a thing of the past.
You Should Care About Breast Cancer
The Beginning of school - by Loren Newman
Kumoricon ‘08 - Wave your freak flag high!
For the weirdoes, the geeks and the social “outcasts,” geek conventions are small pockets of time where...
Oregon Country Fair '08
See our Oregon Country Fair ’08 Photos
Oregon Summer Music Festivals
Disc Golf and its Footprint
May Day merriment in Adair
laughing, and sound checks were prevalent, along with laughter and Hacky Sacks meeting hippie feet—the smell of sage burning, the sun setting and their were lots of people. But, this was no ordinary day, this was the first ever May Day Festival on public land. And it was all-legit too.
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