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About Jill Mahler

Jill Mahler is the Commuter's Editor-in-Chief.

Sex and the Campus: Keeping your relationship fresh

Have you ever seen a couple that glowed? Something about them made you wonder how you could have a spark like theirs. If you have been in a relationship for a decent amount of time, you may be wondering at times how couples who have been together for 50 years or more have lasted so long. After all, if they have been able to keep their spark; kept it fresh beyond the initial phases of their relationship, you should be able to as well. Continue reading

Sex and the Campus: Moving In

In relationships, the order of events from the first kiss to the first time you say “I love you” occurs at different rates. However, every relationship eventually faces the transition from his things, my things to “our” things. You would assume that finding a place you both can afford and comfortably live in for a duration is the hardest part, but the truth is what happens after the boxes are unpacked is much more difficult. Continue reading

“Pure Rebellion” Seminar

Matt Chatham | contributing writer
“Do you want to have the best sex?” You might have noticed some flyers around campus asking this question in the past few weeks. These advertised Pure Rebellion, which was a three-hour abstinence-only sex education presentation based on Christian principles and held at the local Calvary Corvallis church. Continue reading

Sex and the Campus: Why is the grass always greener?

I am definitely luckier than most. I am pursuing a career field I love, engaged to my other half and generally life is pretty good. So why is it that, I still feel empty when I finally buy that item that has been on my wish list for months or accomplish a goal. Why is there always something else to cross off my list? Continue reading

“Act of Valor” movie review

“Act of Valor” is an innovative film, directed by Mike McCoy and Scott Waugh. “Act of Valor” follows a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a story of anti-terrorism. “Act of Valor” is inspired by true events, with ample supply of combat sequences, patriotism and current military technology. We watch as a group of SEALs fight a terrorist plot and rescue a kidnapped CIA operative, meanwhile balancing their commitment to each other and their families. Continue reading

Sex and the Campus: Value in Online Dating

In our technological age, it is no wonder that dating has jumped from across the table onto our computer screen. The power of technology continues to expand, allowing fewer limitations as time progresses. We can order pizza, shop, bank, tour museums, even stalk someone online. Thus, it is only natural that we have transitioned other parts of life into a virtual setting. Continue reading