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Category Archives: Arts & Leisure

Arts & Leisure is home to our music, movie, book, and game reviews, as well as coverage of arts and entertainment events on campus.

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Mommy Mythbusters

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Carli Gibson
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My mom has always been there to support me in everything I do … including my education. Which brings me to what we need to discuss. Growing up you provided me with false facts, you may argue this was “to teach me a lesson” or “protect me,” but let’s face it mom, it’s time we have the talk. Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Leisure | Tagged lie, Mother, Mother's Day, myth | Leave a reply

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Ashley Christie
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Finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be a struggle. What do you get the woman who gave birth to you and put up with you for all those years? What material item can you find that adequately puts a price on your love? Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Leisure | Tagged flower, Gift card, Happy Mother's Day | Leave a reply

Juried Art Student Exhibit Winners

Posted on May 10, 2012 by LBCommuter
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Twenty-one students received awards at Linn-Benton Community College’s annual Juried Art Student Exhibit at a reception held Wednesday, May 9, in the college’s North Santiam Hall Galleries. Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Leisure | Tagged art, corvallis, Linn-Benton Community College | Leave a reply

“The Raven” movie review

Posted on May 8, 2012 by LBCommuter
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“The Raven” follows Mr. Edgar Allen Poe, the poet of the nineteenth century, played by John Cusack. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, there is a sadistic killer on the loose who is taking Poe’s writings and turning them into a horrible reality. Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Leisure | Tagged Edgar Allan Poe, John Cusack, movie, Raven | Leave a reply

“Avengers” Assemble for a Good Movie

Posted on May 7, 2012 by LBCommuter
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“The Avengers” is the culmination of the four year long plan by Marvel Studios to cross over their characters and establish them all before letting them all run loose in their own team up film. Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Leisure | Tagged Avenger, Captain America, Hulk, Ironman, movie, superhero | 1 Reply

Healthy World: Tanning

Posted on May 7, 2012 by AmandaHayden
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What is with this obsession to be tan anyway? Continue reading →

Posted in Healthy World | Tagged Krentcil, Patricia Krentcil, Tanning booth, Ultraviolet | Leave a reply

LBCC Zither Artist to Perform at the Benton Center

Posted on May 6, 2012 by LBCommuter
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Liping Hu, a current LBCC student, will be performing at LBCC’s Benton Center in Corvallis on Wednesday, May 23, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Leisure | Tagged China, Guzheng, String instrument | Leave a reply

Drink, Draw, Be Merry!

Posted on May 6, 2012 by LBCommuter
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Low priced drinks will grease your creative wheels as you draw, paint, fold, laugh, and share your way through Makers’ Space Drink and Draw in Corvallis. Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Leisure | Tagged art, corvallis, Majestic Theatre | Leave a reply

Series of Tubes: Sarah Phillips & Citizen Journalism

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Marci Sischo
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Corvallis resident and recently-graduated OSU student Ray McGuinness kept Twitter updated as he took to the streets of Corvallis to find and talk to Sarah Phillips. Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Leisure, Series of Tubes | Tagged citizen journalism, ESPN, Nilesh Prasad, Ray McGuinness, Sarah Phillips, twitter | 3 Replies

FireWorks’ Open Mic Mondays

Posted on April 30, 2012 by LBCommuter
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Let’s face it, Mondays are the arch-nemesis of the every man. Stressful, usually devoid of fun. FireWorks Restaurant & Bar holds the cure with live music, great food, and delicious brews. Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Leisure | Tagged corvallis, Fireworks, Monday, Performing arts | Leave a reply

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