Best of Beaver Nation 2020 | Jan. 21, 2020 by The Daily Barometer

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Memorial Union Wellness Nook 3p.m. Relax with a 15 minute guided meditation session. Each week features a different guided meditation from a variety of traditions and perspectives. Hosted in the Wellness Nook in the Memorial Union (MU 62) every Tuesday and Wednesday.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22

Untold Stories: Bro. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.–The Alpha Man Experience

Student Experience Center room 354 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Little is shared publicly about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s contributions to his beloved fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated (the first AfricanAmerican intercollegiate Greek-lettered fraternity). During this presentation, audience members will have an opportunity to hear some untold stories of Dr. King experiences as an Alpha Man and learn about the many ways brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity are continuing to keep Kings’ dream alive. All are welcome to attend.

THURSDAY, JAN. 23

BPP Winter Seminar Series

Agricultural & Life Sciences Building, Room 4001 4 p.m. Evolutionary basis of bacterial vascular pathogenesis Dr. Jonathan Jacobs, Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology, Ohio State University

FRIDAY, JAN. 24

OSUsed Store Afternoon Sale

Property Services, OSUsed Store (Warehouse) Noon - 3 p.m. The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly afternoon public sale today. Merchandise includes used furniture (desks, file cabinets, tables, chairs, bookcases, etc.), computers and computer accessories, office supplies, bicycles, household items, and much more. Public sales are held Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Fridays 12-3 p.m. and provide an opportunity for the general public to make personal purchases.

SATURDAY, JAN. 25

Swim Meet/Log Rolling Winter 2020

Dixon Recreation Center Pool 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Register online through IMLeagues by Jan 24 by 2:00 pm. Swim Meet Saturday Jan 25 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Individuals will purchase an IM Pass for $20 per term to play unlimited Intramurals (player eligibility rules will still apply).

AL E X GAUB | ORANGE MED IA NETWORK Luke Dowell shows Nick Boyce a way to scale a difficult route on the climbing wall at the McAlexander Fieldhouse on Jan. 9. Read more about the best gyms on page 14.

Best of Beaver Nation 2020

With your help, we have gathered your favorite places and things to do in Corvallis. From your favorite place to get a quick bite to your most beloved live music venue, the “Best of Beaver Nation 2018” showcases what you, our readers, voted to be the best in Corvallis. This annual special edition works to compile the best of food, entertainment, necessities and oncampus activities in Corvallis and on the

Oregon State University campus. We thank you if you participated in one of our “Best of ” surveys over the past couple months. If you missed it this year, you’ll have another shot next year to get your vote in. Best of Beaver Nation 2019” is an opportunity for Corvallis and OSU businesses and residences to be recognized for their appreciation from the community. For the complete list of category winners and briefs, visit the DailyBarometer.com.

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Best bubble tea: April’s Tea House Best date night spot: Sky High By TARYN HUGO News Contributor Located on 155 NW Kings Blvd., April’s Tea Shop offers a vast array of bubble tea options while providing a cozy and serene atmosphere for Oregon State University students and Corvallis, Ore. locals. April’s Tea House has become a hotspot for bubble tea enthusiasts. Equipped with cakes and other pastries, as well as hot and iced teas that have dairy free, sugar free and gluten free options are available for all dietary needs— an attribute for which April’s Tea House Manager and student Carly Slonecker, believes is the establishments recipe for success. Everything on the menu is very adaptable, Slonecker said, because April’s Tea always wants to provide something for everyone that is high-quality and freshly made. According to Slonecker, from the many menu options offered at April’s Tea House, the brown sugar boba and the classic milk tea are the most popular and made fresh to order. The sugar free options which are available for almost all April’s Tea beverages,

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specifically the Thai tea, which rarely comes with a sugar-free option elsewhere, is one particular service which Slonecker is very proud of. Another defining element of April’s Tea House in regards to the menu, would be the translations option from English to Chinese, both in the shop and online. According to Slonecker, the owners of April’s Tea who are Chinese themselves, felt inclined to offer a place with a menu and authentic Chinese products that offered a wide range of beverages with cultural ethnicity designed specifically for the large Chinese population on campus, many of whom live within the building which April’s is located. As for the quality of the bubble tea itself, it’s “not too watery or too sweet,” said one OSU student and frequent customer of April’s Tea House, Leah Song. Beverages are always made fresh and have a way of making you feel relaxed, yet energized at the same time, according to Song, whose favorite April’s Tea offering is the rose oolong milk tea. Everything is “very subtle but still tasty,” said student Daniel

Ken, who has been a customer of April’s Tea Shop since the beginning of the 2019 school year. Small yet spacious, April’s is chill compared to other hang-out spots around town, according to Ken. April’s Tea House aims to maintain a relaxing environment even with the constant traffic of customers, while still welcoming students with the soothing yet awakening scents of herbal and chai aromas which fill the atmosphere. One of the first things customers notice when walking into April’s Tea House is the selection of board games and playing cards available to all paying customers. Even though many customers are in and out once receiving their order—due to the smaller size of the shop—for those who choose to stay the board games can provide a break from study sessions. With its quick and easy location, as well as quality food and beverages made fresh and individualized with customer satisfaction in mind and a thriving selection of bubble teas, April’s Tea House is an off-campus dwelling that aims to offer quantity as well as quality with every visit.

DIY Tea & Beyond

DIY Tea & Beyond, a tea and pastry shop, located on 1849 NW 9th St. in Corvallis, Ore. was voted by Oregon State University students and the Corvallis community as a favorite spot for bubble tea lovers. DIY, which is a five minute drive from campus, has an atmosphere throughout its spacious dwelling which is very laidback and it’s “never too loud in here,” according to OSU student Kenzie Bienvenue, a frequent customer of the establishment. According to Bienvenue, DIY is a great place for study groups to work because of its spacious nature and available resources such as a printer which is offered to all paying customers. “Coming here is good for CLA IRE N ELS O N | OR ANG E studying because of the tea and M EDI A NETWOR K the printer which saves students A cup of bubble tea sits on a table a lot of money. We all know that at DIY Tea & Beyond. printing on campus can be really expensive but as long as you are a paying customer at DIY, you can use the printer free of 3rd charge,” Bienvenue said. Bienvenue said that the atmosphere at DIY is always upbeat

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and the vibes that she receives from both employees and fellow customers while visiting the shop are always warm and positive, with a good and safe ethnic based environment. OSU student and recurring customer of DIY Jessica Thompson said, “The atmosphere is always really bubbly.” Thompson, whose favorite DIY offering is the pineapple green tea, expressed her appreciation for the tapioca boba served with the bubble tea, which she said is never too squishy. DIY appears to be a “good place to do homework,” said student and frequent customer Kaelyn Vass. With such resources that implement a tranquil atmosphere with an excellent studying space, including ample room—filled with corner couches and coffee tables—a printing service and endless beverages, DIY is designed to serve both the individual student as well as study groups looking for a place that offers relaxation.

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Sky High Brewing was voted the best date night location in Corvallis, Ore. for 2020. This combination restaurantbrewery is located in the heart of downtown on 106 NW Jackson Ave. Sky High’s location is compartmentalized into multiple sections, including a pub on the second floor, accessed by elevator, which provides a view of the city. Calling themselves a “Four-Story Brewpub” on their website, Sky High Brewing aims to provide a classy, formal dining atmosphere, while maintaining their identity as a smalltown pub. Jess Davenport, hostess and food runner at Sky High, said, “It has a romantic feel, where you can look out over the city. There’s great customer service, and the people here have made a really friendly environment.” Regarding Sky High’s ranking as best date night location in Corvallis, Kitchen Manager Hoyt Willard said, “I think it’s the vibe. We’re an open space, and there’s a lot of different sections. The tap room, roof top, dining room and bar give a lot of options.” The location is under 10 years old, and the building has been added to since Sky High has purchased the location, which was originally part of the Corvallis bus route. Due to the building’s history, the first story is curved to accommodate the buses. As for the aesthetic Sky High Brewing is aiming for, Willard said, “We’re more northwest contemporary. Obviously we’re a pub, and have that fare of food. We try to source local food and run specials often.” According to Willard, Sky High aims to give the food the respect it deserves. They pride themselves on sustainability, he said. On the “sustainability” tab of Sky High’s website, the restaurant lists ways that they strive to help the environment, like using 20% less water than industry averages, generating their own nitrogen, recycling and composting, among other activities. Their menu includes a combination of formal dinners and pub fare, including “Pacific Northwest mussels,” the “Four-

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JAD E WEBSTER | ORANGE MED I A NETWORK Bartender from Sky High pours a flight of cider for customers at the Bar on the third floor.

Story Macho Nacho,” and classic fish and chips, as well as vegan and gluten free options. As for their beer, they stock a wide variety of beers on tap, including beers brewed in-house and from other local breweries. At the time of publication, Sky High features 12 beers on tap, which include Monks Mana Belgian Strong, a strong honey ale, the “fruity and floral” Freewheel IPA, and St. Filbert’s Porter, which includes “Kiger Island Hazelnuts in a rich, robust porter.” David Patterson, front-of-the-house manager at Sky High Brewing, said the restaurant was founded six years ago as just a brewery and delivery company. The taproom was opened the following year, and the dining room and rooftop were subsequent additions. Patterson said he feels that the choice of rooms adds variety to the dining experience. “We have a lot of unique areas, you can have a lot of different experiences if you sit at the dining room, porch, or bar. I think the most unique thing is the building itself, especially the rooftop.” Patterson said he thinks it’s awesome that Sky High was voted best date night location in Corvallis. “We strive to give people a good experience when they come in, and to make them feel welcome.” Sky High Brewing’s pub closes at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.

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Best coffee: Dutch Bros. By JADA KRENING News Correspondent

MAL IK HARDY | ORANGE ME DIA NE TWORK Local Boyz, voted best place to get food for under $15 in this year’s Best Of survey, is located on Monroe Avenue, across from Oregon State University.

Best value: Local Boyz By ALEX GAUB News Contributor

A crowd bunches into a two level grey concrete building on Northwest Monroe Avenue every Saturday. A live version of Bob Marley’s song “Zimbabwe” echoes in the background, and the air smells of slow cooked pork and chicken. Did you make it to heaven? Not quite yet, but close—very close. Weekends are the busiest days for this Corvallis favorite. Local Boyz, a Hawaiian restaurant near campus, has been in business since January of 1993. It has served 26 classes of OSU students thus far, and there are no signs of that changing. Roy and Kim Marchesi are the restaurant owners, and they plan to keep it in the family. Besides a wall being taken down to add more space for customers, not much has changed at Local Boyz —including the menu. According to Gary Weyhrick, the restaurant took about five to six years to become a popular destination. “Now it’s so established we do no

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advertising,” Weyhrick said. “The best advertising is word of mouth.” Local Boyz is not only popular among OSU students, but among other PAC-12 schools as well. UCLA Softball and Volleyball teams make a stop whenever they’re in town. The restaurant has also been featured on ESPN Gameday, but when they asked if they could film what happens in the kitchen they were declined. “We’re not trying to give away secrets,” said Weyrhick with a chuckle. The most popular dish that comes out of the Local Boyz kitchen is the Sweet Shoyu Chicken. In total, 35 tons, the weight of an adult grey whale, of the Sweet Shoyu Chicken is consumed every year. Next in line is the Mixed Plate which can combine two of these meats: Kalia’s Sweet Ribs, Hawaiian Style Steak, or Sweet Shoyu Chicken. All of the plates come with rice and macaroni salad on the side. Kenadee Simpson has been working at the restaurant for over two years. Simpson said she likes how the

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American Dream Pizza

M AL IK H A RDY | O R ANG E MEDIA NETWOR K At the ordering counter in American Dream Pizza, there are drinks on tap, pizzas in various stages of production, and a large chalkboard menu.

people she works with create a sort of extended family. “Saturdays are stressful, but we always make it fun,” Simpson said. In order to be served, customers have to get an order for take-out or just do it old-fashioned style and show up at the restaurant to order at the front counter. Local Boyz does not use any food delivery apps or services. “We don’t want anybody delivering our food for us. We don’t trust anybody to deliver our food and deliver it right. We just want people to know they’re getting what they expect,” said Weyhrick. Local Boyz does have a catering service which can feed up to 40 people. OSU’s College of Engineering normally does once a week. Randy Wellendorf has worked at Local Boyz for 15 years as a maintenance worker, fixing the grills and other appliances. He said he enjoys the atmosphere, the owners, and the other staff. His favorite thing though? The food. “It’s great food, lots of it, and for a reasonable price,” said Wellendorf.

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MAL IK HARDY | ORANGE ME DIA NE TWORK Thai Chili was voted the third best place to get food for under $15 in this year’s Best Of survey.

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Corvallis coffee shops work to create a warm atmosphere and a sense of belonging, bringing students and the community together. For this year’s “Best of Coffee: off campus” selection, Dutch Bros. was named number one. Dutch Bros, originally founded in 1992 by Dane and Travis Boersma, has been serving the Corvallis community since 2002. Today, Dutch Bros. has six locations across Corvallis, including their Southwest 26th street location on the Oregon State University campus across from Reser Stadium. Dutch Bros., known for their speciality java and espresso drinks, teas and smoothies, is also known for the relationships they form with customers. Maci Lengwin, a Dutch Bros. “broista” at the 53rd street location, said she has seen first-hand the importance of the relationships built at Dutch Bros. locations. “I’ve worked at this location for six months, but my parents are the owners so I’ve been a part of the business my whole life,” Lengwin said via email. “Based on what I’ve seen, it brings people together and it gives everyone a safe space to talk.” Hailey Escobar, a third-year student at OSU and a broista at the ninth street location, has worked at Dutch Bros. for three years, and was first hired as a senior in high school. She is also one of the trainers for the Corvallis Dutch Bros. franchise. Escobar said one of her favorite parts of working at Dutch Bros. is talking and meeting new people every day. Moreover, Escobar said working at Dutch has given her a second family and has helped her grow and gain confidence as an individual. “I have built some pretty amazing relationships outside of the stand with some regulars, going as far as inviting them to dinner with co-workers at the stand and getting invited to weddings,” Escobar said via email. “Many of our customers care about us like we’re family, and the feeling is mutual.” Lengwin expressed a similar sentiment as an employee at Dutch Bros. “What’s fun about this job is that when you’re working it doesn’t really feel like a job,” Lengwin said via email. “It’s just having fun, talking to and getting to know people, and making people’s days better, including your own.” Noah Hyatt, a third-year student

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CLAI RE NELSON | ORANGE MED I A NETWORK Dua Alrasbi and Noor Alawaisi study at night with their drinks at the Dutch Bros. on Monroe Avenue.

at OSU, started working at the 53rd Street Dutch Bros. almost a year and a half ago. Like Escobar and Lengwin, Hyatt said one of his favorite parts of working at Dutch is the impact the company has on the Corvallis community and OSU students. “My favorite thing about it is just the connection we get to make with customers,” Hyatt said via email. “We have the chance to completely make someone’s day better, and if I can, I will.” Sadie Vanhoff, the assistant manager at the Dutch Bros.’s 53rd Street location, said her favorite part of the job is the opportunity to have a positive impact on someone’s day, along with the sense of community Dutch Bros. provides. “Nothing beats a good cup of coffee served by even better employees,” Vanhoff said via email. In response to being chosen as a “Best of Coffee” selection, Hyatt said he feels fortunate since it represents the community that Dutch Bros. strives for. “It’s not only about the coffee, but it’s also about the culture we represent,” Hyatt said via email. Likewise, Escobar expressed gratitude for the connections made with the OSU and Corvallis community. “Being selected as ‘Best of Coffee’ really reminds me that the work and effort we put into each interaction, drink and conversation is appreciated by our community,” Escobar said via email. “Without our relationship within our community and with our customers, we really have nothing to work for.”

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Best of treat yo’ self: Yogurt Extreme Best late night eats: Beaver Hut By ADRIANA GUTIERREZ News Contributor

In 2010, Jane Humphreys sat in yogurt shops around California while on vacation thinking about what kind of business she wanted to open, and over 10 years later, Humphreys and her sister, Jennifer Rampone, own three of the Yogurt Extreme shops in and around Corvallis and Albany, Ore. “I wanted to have a change in life and do a job that was fun and I was tired of doing a job just to make money,” Humphreys said. “My sister just turned around to me one day and said ‘Why don’t we just open frozen yogurt stores?’ and I thought it was crazy of her… but that’s how we ended up opening this place.” Six months after the location on Monroe Avenue launched, the second location launched on Circle Avenue followed by another shop in Albany, Ore. The process is simple, customers grab a cup and fill it up, add toppings, and then weigh and pay. The price is determined by the ounce, with the standard being 82 cents per ounce. There are also options to substitute the cup for a cake cone or waffle cone, for no additional price.

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The toppings range from sweets like sprinkles and chocolate chips, to fresh fruit options as well. “Our mission is to always have a fun place for all people to go regardless of diet restrictions - we always have Dairy Free, Vegan & No Sugar Added options,” according to Humphreys. “I like the variety here, I can come in for something more chocolatey and sweet or fruity and a little bit healthier if I want to,” said Jessica Mullins, a fourth-year bioengineering major at OSU. Despite the variety and quality of the frozen yogurt offered at Yogurt Extreme, the environment in the shop is what draws students and community members in. As far as interacting with students goes, Humphreys does so by hiring mostly current OSU students. According to Humphreys, there are other ways they interact with students as well. “We have fun pictures rotating in the store of students and we host events for the university groups such as the Pink Spring Break party for the last three years and fundraiser dine ins.” “Between everybody, we’re really like a family here,” said Shea Binder, an OSU student and ‘swirlmaster’ at Yogurt Extreme.

Benny’s Donuts

After its launch in January of 2016, local donut shop Benny’s Donuts has grown exponentially, landing a spot as one of the top three sweet shops in Corvallis, voted by OSU students. When you walk into the shop, located on Third Street and Monroe Avenue, the words “Hot. Fresh. Fancy.” are written on the chalkboard next to a plethora of different donut options. The motto was created by Benny Augeri, an OSU alumnus and founder of Benny’s Donuts, and accurately describes the preparation and selection of donuts offered. Every day, each donut is made fresh and dipped to order at a customer’s request with options to add on extra toppings at no charge, or sub for a gluten-free, vegan dough option. “I was so excited when this place opened up… I’m a gluten free person and so I hadn’t had donuts in years,” said Linda Richards, an instructor at OSU. “Benny’s used only be able to make small batches of gluten-free donuts, so they would run out. But now they provide them anytime, so I am happy anyone can get one anytime.”

Richards added that “Benny’s is a wonderful, welcoming environment for doing work, daydreaming and writing. I love having meetings there.” Benny’s offers a variety of different choices for donuts, along with a seasonal menu that changes every month. December’s menu displayed flavors like peppermint chocolate, gingerbread, and very merry cranberry, all displaying their own holiday spirit. With each donut only costing $2.29, most people who come into the shop leave with more than one. There are also options to get an assorted half dozen for $11.99 or a full dozen for $19.99. “My favorite one is the Canadian Maple Seasalt, but they’re all really good it’s hard to pick,” Richards said. To complement any of the donuts, Benny’s Donuts also sells coffee sourced from local grinds in Portland. The options range from the typical cold brew to specialty blended drinks, all made in house. Benny’s Donuts is open six days a week, with limited hours on Sundays and the shop being closed on Mondays.

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CAME RON BL ACK | ORAN GE MED I A NETWORK A fresh cup of frozen yogurt from Yogurt Extreme is topped with strawberries.

“Jane makes sure everyone has the schedule we need and it’s great because we close so much later so we can still get those hours in.” With business hours of noon to 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and noon to midnight on Thursday through Saturday, the shop is filled with students at late hours of the night, according to Humphreys. Due to the heavy traffic of students coming in for a late-night treat, Humphreys said she “found that it was really hard for the rest of the community [because] they said it was too hard to find parking,” which led her to open the location on Circle Avenue. Since opening the second location, the aura of the original Yogurt Extreme has changed to comply with the type of environment she

believes college students are more comfortable with. “I’m more relaxed with the music so it’s more fun and outgoing and what the students would want to hear, and I have a lot of employees who just really enjoy sticking with their own age group and interacting with OSU students,” Humphreys said. The OSU spirit is seen in even the decorations in the shop, ranging from different autographed athletic calendars from studentathletes, to a slideshow of students and other community members on constant circulation. “I wanted this to be a place for everyone… if you’re not a drinker, if you’re not above 21, it’s somewhere you can come and hang out because we’re open so late,” Humphreys said.

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“...I like to call it the ‘Subway of ice cream.’” Kylee Dubal Manager of the Corvallis Cold Stone Creamery

is the ice cream itself, and the variety offered when creating a custom scoop. Customers can choose between 10 to 12 different flavors depending on seasonal flavors, and then mix in their choice of toppings. The mix-ins range from peanuts and pecans, to commercial candy such as Oreos and Reese’s Pieces. Customers can include fresh fruit into their creations by requesting so. “Not many ice cream places get to mixes all the candies that they want, I like to call it the ‘Subway

of Ice Cream’” said Kylee Dubal, the manager at the Corvallis Cold Stone. Along with unique mixtures, Cold Stone offers pre-mixed options which they call Signature Creations. For the holidays, the “Dough! Ho! Ho!” and “Chilly Chocolate Mint” were featured on the Signature Creations menu, with options to change or substitute any extra toppings. According to Dubal, the busiest time of the year is at the end of the summer when college students are coming back to campus, and late-night on the weekends. Even though the shop sits over two miles from campus, there is still a combination of college students and community members coming in for a sweet snack. The typical sizing options for the normal build-your-own creations range from like it, love it and gotta have it, their own versions of small, medium and large. There are also options to make a pint for nine dollars. Dubal said that what makes Corvallis’ Cold Stone unique is that “it’s all student based… it’s fast paced and people get excited to see what we do.”

When Friday night rolls around each week, many restaurants get ready for their busiest time. The Beaver Hut & Dam Growlers, being among those restaurants, is located on Monroe next to Clodfelter’s, a popular bar in town. The Beaver Hut opens at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends, but their night hours are what often attract customers. Thursday through Saturday they are open until 2 a.m., making it one of the most popular eateries for late-night munchies. Tyler Ashby, an employee at The Beaver Hut said that most of their business does flow in after dark. The highest traffic of customers starting after 9 p.m. on weekends. Ashby also said that often times the customers, mostly college students, make a pit stop at The beaver Hut before continuing their night out. The menu consists of burgers, fries and most a variety of munchie combinations one could need, and at a very reasonable prices. Sam Buffington, a fourth-year psychology major, weighs in on the most popular menu items. “People get a lot of tater tots, a lot of twodollar burgers, the munchie mess and the mini corn dogs,” Buffington said. Phineas McDermott, a zoology major at OSU, said the food is decent for the price it’s at. “This is my first time coming to Beaver Hut,” McDermott said.”We came here for the adventure.” McDermott said he decided to stop in because his friend, who also had never been before, wanted to give it a try. He agreed he would probably come back given the right circumstances and timing, if it were to be late at night. Walker and Ashby both said they feel the Beaver Hut is underrated, and a lot of people don’t know that they sell alcohol and are technically a bar and pub. There is beer on tap and The Beaver Hut fills growlers as well. “Yeah, I mean, we are a bar and restaurant, but people come here for the $2 burger and they don’t even realize we sell alcohol,” Ashby said. Buffington said that despite the misconception, many people still do come in just to drink regardless of the savvy saver menu items. Even during breakfast, it isn’t uncommon for a customer to order a breakfast burrito and a beer, according to Buffington.

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Best study spot: Memorial Union, Valley Library tie Memorial Union

By ZOË SANDVIGEN News Contributor The Memorial Union tied for first place for the Best Of study spots on campus, voted on by OSU students and the Corvallis, Ore. community. The MU was opened over 90 years ago, built to honor the students who had fallen during World War One. Today, the MU is a hub on campus for countless communities, and hosts dozens of events throughout the school year. The MU houses many different programs and offices such as the Veteran’s Lounge, Graduate Student

Success Center, and of course, the MU commons. The MU is visited by many students and staff every day. Within the main dinery, MU Commons, you can find Panda Express, Togo’s Sandwiches and Joe’s Burgers. You can also find JavaStop and Bites located within the building as well. The most infamous study space within the MU is the huge common area located at the front by the main entrance. The space is filled with vintage couches, antique chairs and tables, and a grand piano, the room reflects the building’s rich history. Juliette Givhan and Katherine Dawson study here often.

CL AIRE NE L SON | ORAN GE ME DIA N E TWORK Melissa Calhoun studies in the Memorial Union Lounge.

“We both work at Moreland Hall, so the MU is really close to our offices,” Dawson said. “I often go to JavaStop first before sitting down.”

Givhan enjoys the space for a number of reasons. “I like the natural light and the aesthetic,” Givhan says. “I like it better after finals weeks though, when it clears out again, I like sitting next to the windows.” Both Givhan and Dawson agree the MU is a quiet, comfortable and unique place to study on campus. The MU is also an infamous napping spot on campus because of its many long, soft couches and dimmed natural light. The Ballroom is among the many event spaces used frequently to host meetings and special occasions.

Valley Library The library was another firstplace winner for best study spots on campus. Open 24 hours a day, five days a week, it’s no wonder students tend to gravitate towards the space. The library has six floors, with study spaces available on all of them, giving students the chance to spread out or find quiet corners if necessary. There are also big group study rooms, research rooms and a quiet floor, located on the sixth floor. There are plenty of different spaces to settle into. Valley provides huge tables, whiteboards and workstations, and a plethora of comfy chairs. Also provided is over 100 computers available for use by students, both Mac and Windows. The multimedia desk can also assist in renting equipment, printing posters and theses. Jasmine Mezghiche and Anabel Splitstoser often study at the library. Both Mezghiche and Splitstoser

live close to the library in the dorms and prefer it as a space to get out of their residence building. “It’s a place other, to study, then our rooms,” Splitstoser said. “We live close in the dorms so it’s easy to get to.” Splitstoser said she spends a lot of time in her room so she appreciates getting out and getting a fresh environment to study in. Mezghiche enjoys the space for similar reasons. She likes getting out of her room for a change of scenery. She said she also appreciates the Java II coffee shop, located on the first floor, because of the access to coffee without having to leave the building. A popular place within the library to study is the rotunda. On each floor there is a section of the floor that is built in the shape of a circle. On the second, fourth and fifth floor, these areas are available to students to sit in.

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Kaitlin Walsh, who studies English at OSU, specifically enjoys these areas and the library in general. “I genuinely like the library, I’m an English major, so I spend a lot of time here,” Walsh said. “It works really well. It’s a warm spot and it feels like a community place.” Having the sense of community is an allure for students like Walsh. Being surrounded by other students can often be motivating. Lana Klipel, who joined Walsh for a study session, agreed with Walsh’s feelings towards the common space. “I love the desks as well, and just the background noise of other students studying,” Klipel said. Ashe Hester, sitting alongside Walsh and Klipel in the second floor rotunda, had never been to the library before. “I came here this time to be with my group, but I usually study at the

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C LAIR E NELSON | ORANGE ME DIA NE TWORK Daniel Myles sits in his office. Myles was voted the Corvallis community’s favorite instructor in the most recent Best Of survey.

Best professor: Daniel Myles, Ph.D By TARYN HUGO News Contributor Senior Professor of Organic Chemistry Daniel Myles, Ph.D, was chosen within the top two most admired professors on the OSU Corvallis, Ore. campus. Myles, who has been teaching at Oregon State University since 2007, and said he has a great appreciation for his chosen profession. “I still walk into the classroom excited to teach,” Myles said. “I create a warm and welcoming teaching environment.” However, it seems Myles isn’t the only one who has observed the effect which his teaching methods can sometimes have on his students. “He created a very engaging environment,” said biology major and former student of Myles, Elise Ryan. “You could tell he put a lot of work into his lectures.” According to another former student of Myles’, nutrition major Kendra Braun, he cares about what he teaches and would often get excited to discuss it with students. Braun said she believes Myles is a very effective instructor. “He was always really good at explaining things,” she said. “He goes through things very systematically and has a good notetaking system,” said Braun. According to Ryan, although organic chemistry can feel intimidating, Myles will often spark students’ curiosity. “It’s such a dreaded class,” Ryan said. “Chemistry isn’t my strong suit, but he was always concise about explaining a topic.” According to another former student of Myles’, psychology major Natalie MacMillan, he is very passionate about a topic that is rarely exciting, and throughout the entirety of her year in organic chemistry with the professor, he would often explain why learning such a topic is beneficial. Myles said it’s common for many students to stick with him throughout the extension of their organic chemistry experience. “I think they find something they like and they stick

“When that light bulb goes off, they get the biggest smile on their faces. I would say that is my favorite part of being an instructor. ” Daniel Myles Senior Instructor II of Organic Chemistry

with it,” Myles said. Myles attributes his ability to help students comprehend such complicated notions to his dedication and willingness to develop a strong connection with many of them. “I try hard to get to know a lot of them,” Myles said. “By the third course of the year, I know 70-75% of their names.” According to some of his former students, such devotion to his work has proven crucial to Myles’ success. MacMillan, Ryan and Braun said they appreciate Myles’ effort to get to know his students and can often put a face to a name. “I come from all different angles when teaching,” Myles said. “I let the students know there is a lot of responsibility on them, but I will always do what I can to help.” Myles’ favorite part of instructing is “when that light bulb goes off and they just light up with excitement.” According to Myles, many students get frustrated with the course and feel compelled to give up when feeling hopeless. However, he said he remains determined to offer guidance and understanding in times of frustration. Myles said, “When that light bulb goes off, they get the biggest smile on their faces. I would say that is my favorite part of being an instructor.”

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Best female student athlete: Mikayla Pivec By SOREN CARR Sports Contributor

If anyone has followed Oregon State Women’s Basketball in recent years, they have probably heard of Mikayla Pivec. But they may have only heard part of her story. Pivec is the starting shooting guard for the 15-0 and No.3 ranked team in the country. She has been a key player in the program since bursting onto the scene in Corvallis as the highest-rated high school recruit that head coach Scott Rueck and the program had locked up at the time. Rueck and his team had just come off of a historic 2016 season, winning the PAC-12 and reaching the Final Four, before being ousted by eventual national champion, UConn. Pivec comes from an athletic family, with her mother running distance at Idaho and father playing soccer at Washington. She also gave running a try herself in high school in track, moving into throwing javelin at OSU in 2017 along with her slot on the basketball roster. Basketball has been the main athletic focus though for Pivec at Oregon State, with her current team likely being the best she has been on yet at OSU. This season she has been averaging 15.4 points per game and 10.1 rebounds with relentless play around the basket. Basketball isn’t the sole focus of Pivec’s life though. Whether it is on

CL AIRE N E L SON | ORAN GE ME DIA N E TWORK OSU Women’s Basketball senior guard Pivec sits in the center of the court in Gill Coliseum.

the basketball court, in the library or related to community service, Pivec continues to live a life devoted to leading and helping others. This applies to her basketball team, but what she does off the court is also at a high caliber of success and service “We are student-athletes, and students come first. I need a backup plan,” Pivec said. Pivec takes her studies seriously, as she majored in bio-health sciences in her undergraduate studies and is currently taking credits towards a Masters after walking for graduation in the spring. She has even written multiple articles for The Oregonian that give insight into her experiences both as a student and as an athlete.

She showcases her high level of success in academics for studentathletes, earning PAC-12 All Academic First Team her sophomore season and last year collecting Academic All-America Second Team. “I want to pursue basketball first and if not medical school, [I’m] leaning towards pediatrics or psychiatry,” Pivec said. Along with academics and basketball, Pivec has become known not only for dishing up assists on the court, but off of it too. She has become an active member of the community, helping serve others and volunteering her time. “She has the most contagious work ethic. This summer I got to see that

again when we volunteered at the TABLA basketball camp,” Fahey said. TABLA [Team Awesome Basketball Leadership Academy] is a women’s empowerment in basketball camp in Washington that Pivec has helped develop and volunteer at. Along with TABLA, Pivec volunteers with numerous organizations including working with Beavers CARE (Corvallis Athletes Reaching Everyone) and making visits to assisted living locations such as Stoneybrook in Corvallis to listen and gain insight from elderly women. “I feel privileged to play today based on how women used to have it....Speaking to people who used to play only on half-court baskets gives me awareness,” Pivec said. Pivec is also outspoken about the pay discrepancy between men’s and women’s professional basketball, understanding that is a platform she can carry into the future. She is now not simply the fan, but making bursts of her own as she was recently featured in ESPN’s mock WNBA draft where she was projected to be a first-round draft pick. As Pivec continues to stay busy off the court, her determination and goals for the season have remained the same. “Our team’s big goal is the Final Four. A PAC-12 title would be great, but our group chat is named ‘Operation New Orleans’,” Pivec said. New Orleans, La. will be the host site

for the NCAA Women’s Final Four during April 3-5. The matchups will feature the four last teams standing from the NCAA tournament, a place that Pivec and her teams have yet to appear in her accomplished career at OSU. “You take every day and try to maximize the opportunity, putting yourself in the best position and capitalize,” Pivec said. In her senior season, Pivec has become a role model and leader for players of the team, along with continuing to be a role model to members of the community. She is a crucial piece to the team’s morale and as the PAC-12 regular-season starts to vamp up, this moral will be as critical as ever. “I knew how hard of a worker she was when being recruited,” OSU freshman forward Taylor Jones said. “She took me under her wing and helped me gain confidence when we worked out in the preseason. She’s just an all around amazing person who holds herself to such a high standard on and off the court. Her hard work and dedication and willingness are things that I aspire to be.”

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Best male student athlete: Isaiah Hodgins By BRADY AKINS Sports Contributor

When Isaiah Hodgins next steps onto a football field, he won’t be suiting up to play for the Oregon State Beavers, where he has spent the last three years of his career. Rather, the player voted as Oregon State’s Best Male Athlete of 2020 has decided to forego his final season of eligibility with the Beavers. The team’s star wide receiver has made the choice to declare for the NFL draft and take his talents to the professional level. Through years of record breaking and accolades, Isaiah Hodgins has proven himself to be one of the most efficient wide receivers in school history. But Hodgins’ impact has as much to do with academics and his presence in the community as much as it does with football. With his career officially moving forward, Hodgins will leave behind a legacy that extends beyond the Oregon State record books and one that begins way before his time playing in the orange and black. While his college career began in 2017, Hodgins was making a name for himself as a football player years prior to enrolling at Oregon State. As a wide receiver for Berean Christian High School in Walnut Creek, Calif. he began to show glimpses of the type of player

he would grow to be in college. While catching the attention of recruiters, Hodgins was also grabbing the eyes of people within the school. Principal of Berean Christian High School, Nicholas Harris, was one of those people. Even today, Harris speaks highly of the wide receiver, and remembers being impressed the first time he saw Hodgins play. “I played in the NFL for 12 years myself, and I knew Isaiah was an NFL player from the first time I saw him play at Berean,” Harris said via email. “He routinely made catches and had the speed that you only see at the professional level.” While Harris saw NFL potential in the standout high school receiver, Hodgins first needed to take his game to the college level. After receiving scholarship offers from Nebraska, Michigan and Oregon, he chose to commit to Oregon State. In his junior season, Hodgins broke his personal career highs in receptions, yards and touchdowns. He earned Associated Press All PAC-12 first team honors and finished as a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, an honor given to the best wide receiver in college football each year. Hodgins played like one of the better receivers in the country during his 12 games as a junior, finishing with 86 catches, 1,171 yards, and 13 receiving

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touchdowns, ranking top 20 nationally in each category. OSU Football head coach Jonathan Smith worked with Hodgins for the final two seasons of his college career, and gave credit to him for showing improvement across the board, which lead to his increased production. “He got stronger, he got way more detailed in his route running,” Smith said. “He earned that season he had because he worked so hard.” With his contributions to the team, Hodgins was winning over the support of the Oregon State fan base. While the Beavers as a team were largely flying under the radar after a slow start to the season, Hodgins was getting national attention by leading fan voting for the Biletnikoff Award early in the year. While receiving the support and admiration of the Beavers fan base, Smith knew that Hodgins was deserving of the recognition but said that the receiver was not playing for individual awards. “He was getting a ton of support around here and it’s been well earned,” Smith said. “To be honest he’s focused so much during the season on the task at hand [he wasn’t] totally following that. But he was getting some good attention.”

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ERICK BRANNER | ORANGE MED IA NETWORK OSU Football junior wide receiver snags a catch in the Beavers’ final home game versus Arizona State in Reser Stadium on Nov. 16, 2019.

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Best live music: The Angry Beaver By JADE MINZLAFF News Contributor

The Angry Beaver polled highest as the best live music venue in Corvallis, Ore. The Angry Beaver is a sports bar and grill founded by Randy Holmes, a former OSU football player. His former jersey, No.31, is hung on a wall of the restaurant. The location features a large open floor, many televisions, and is decorated with OSU football memorabilia. Nikki Kelley, a bartender at the Angry Beaver, said, “I think it’s a good venue. We do a lot of fraternity and sorority parties here. We move tables out of the way to turn the floor into a dancefloor, so it can be a restaurant in the day and a dance-club at night. It’s a very versatile venue.” Bartender and Server Rickey Jones said that he was “excited and glad,” about the Angry Beaver being listed in the live music poll. As for the type of

music that the venue books, Jones said it’s common to see bands play classic rock, covers, and mellow music. On Fridays, the Angry Beaver hosts a weekly event called the “Electric Beaver” from 10 p.m.-1 a.m., where local DJs play hip hop, R&B, throwbacks, pop and electronic music, according to a statement on their website. Server Megan Guillot said it’s accurate that the Angry Beaver was voted best live music venue in Corvallis because there is a significant lack of places for students to socialize off campus. “There are a lot of places that cater to students, and there are a lot of places that cater to a professional crowd, but I don’t think there’s a better place in Corvallis that melds the two crowds better,” Guillot said. “It’s nice to see the whole community of Corvallis coming together to socialize. If there’s one thing that brings people in Corvallis together, it’s sports.”

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BRITTN E E BARRY | ORAN GE ME DIA NE TWORK Adam Rogowski drinks an IPA while watching a big screen at the Angry Beaver.

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Included in Hodgins’ supporters is Dr. Trischa Goodnow, an Oregon State professor in the School of Arts and Communication who taught Hogins in two courses while he pursued a degree in speech communications. Through his work in the classroom and in the Corvallis community, Hodgins had earned a fan in Goodnow, who expressed her support by voting for him in the Biletnikoff fan poll “every day.” Hodgins’ community work around Corvallis that won over Goodnow was not a team requirement, nor was it publicized by the media. Goodnow said that he specifically sought her out to join her in volunteering to help provide food to homeless people around the Thanksgiving holiday break. “I do a homeless feed on Thanksgiving and I asked students if they wanted to do it, and right away Isaiah said ‘I need to work it out with my family, but I want to do that’,” Goodnow said, “One of the

people who was working was really impressed that there wasn’t a media crew there. That he was genuinely doing it to just do it. It wasn’t about publicity.” Hodgins’ performance on the field speaks loudly, but much of what he has done off the field goes by quietly. In addition to his volunteer work, Goodnow was impressed with his dedication to his major and finishing his degree. For right now, Hodgins will next be looking to succeed in the NFL. After three years of productive play in college and an All-Conference junior season, Hodgins will have moved from Berean, to Oregon State, to whichever NFL team chooses to sign him. Wherever he ends up, Hodgins will have supporters for his next step, and people like Jonathan Smith who believe he can continue to succeed at the highest level. “I think he’s an awesome person, he’s mature and competitive,” Smith said. “Really smart, a team player, not worried about just himself. I think he’s got a lot of attributes that NFL teams will like.”

Best music store: Happy Trails By ZOË SANDVIGEN News Contributor Happy Trails is Corvallis, Ore.’s most beloved vintage music shop. Upon walking in, the walls are covered with posters and records, CD’s fill the narrow hallways and music is always playing. The store has been open since 1973 and the current owners bought it and 1988. The store offers 12-inch vinyl, cassettes, stickers, t-shirts, trades, collectables and more. Located on the corner of Third Street and Monroe Avenue. Dave Trenkel has worked at Happy Trails for decades and has seen the store change and become what it is today. He works a few evenings a week and enjoys picking out what record he’s going to throw on the record player each day. He was stumped when trying to come up with his top three favorite band of all time. “You have to understand, I’ve been an avid music collector for over 40 years, that’s kind of an impossible question,” Trenkel said. “Well I’m currently listening to Miles Davis, he’d probably be there, King Crimson, gosh I don’t know, it’s so hard. The Weather Report, maybe.” Trenkel said he loves working at the music store because not only is he surrounded by what he loves, it turns out to be quite the social job as well. “One of the things that’s really changed, well I’ve worked here since the 90s, we used to be

on Second Street, but moved to this location around 2003, but the biggest difference is that in the 90s we were doing much much more business than we are now,” Trenkel said. “If you wanted to buy music you had to go to a record store and buy a CD, that was the primary way to get music. We’re a much smaller business now, but the people who do come in are the ones who are really engaged in music.” Trenkel said that back then, all walks of people would come into the store, not just music lovers, because it was the only way to get a new CD. Now, though the store is smaller and more intimate, the true music lovers still make the trek out to browse through hundreds of records and CD’s for fun. Aleko Hovekamp, a third-year chemical engineering student, said Happy Trails reminds him of his home town. “I grew up in Bend [Oregon] and there’s a record store there called Ranch Records. It has a similar feel with the posters and the feel with the music playing in the background,” Hovekamp said. “I don’t usually buy CDs and vinyl, but when a new album comes out that I really love I’ll sometimes get the real thing.” Happy Trails also sells tickets for local shows and will give cash for used CDs and vinyls. Monday through Thursday the store closes at 7 p.m., but is open until 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday to cater to the weekend downtown strollers.

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Best recreation spot: Goat Yoga

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By ADRIANA GUTIERREZ News Contributor

Starting in August of 2016, Goat Yoga quickly became a national phenomenon, including in Corvallis when owner Lainey Morse opened Original Goat Yoga out of Hanson Country Inn. OSU students voted Original Goat Yoga their number one choice for recreational activities, after the company left an imprint on Corvallis culture. Morse now has over 12 Original Goat Yoga locations and four premium farms across the country, which are affiliate locations for private events such as Corporate Health & Wellness, birthdays or bachelorette parties. The first location was one of these uncertified locations in Carlisle, Pa. Morse said, “My Carlisle Location was the very first satellite location for Original Goat Yoga and they are certified for holding goat yoga events. This just means they have been vetted to be sure they aren’t slaughtering their goats.” According to Morse, the idea for Goat Yoga originally started out as Goat Happy Hour, a way to show how therapeutic it can be to spend time with the goats. “I started inviting people over that I knew needed it and it became really popular,” Morse said in an email statement. “One of the people that came to the farm was a yoga instructor, Heather Davis, and she asked if she could have

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a yoga class in my field. I told her that would be fun, but the goats would be all over the humans! We laughed and agreed to hold a class.” Classes are organized, scheduled and contracted with the help of OSU alumnus, Josh Fritchey, who met Morse over 10 years ago and started working at Goat Yoga in April of 2019. “My leap to Original Goat Yoga was quick and unexpected,” said Fritchey, event coordinator at Original Goat Yoga, who met Morse while he was a barista at the Corvallis Dutch Bros. “I hadn’t seen Lainey in quite some time, but a text came through on my phone one morning that, in summary, read ‘I don’t know what you’re doing these days for work or if you’re happy, but I really need your help,’ Lainey’s timing couldn’t have been better.” Soon after, he was fully immersed with the company and said he began to love all of the aspects of Goat Yoga. “My favorite part of my job is literally witnessing someone’s frown turn upside-down… I get to sell happiness and I can’t think of a more rewarding product to represent,” Fritchey said. Although the location in Corvallis was shut down due to zoning issues, they are looking for another location in the city that will accomodate Benton County health rules. Until then, there is a location in Oregon City, Ore., about an hour and 12-minute train ride from Albany, Ore. This location opened up after current comanager Melanie Hiestand went to a class in

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Corvallis and asked Morse if she was interested in opening a location in Portland. After going to a class reccommended by a co-worker, Hiestand began getting involved in Original Goat Yoga, which she said was fueled by her previous love for animals. According to Hiestand, sharing the goats with others and making people smile are the best parts of her job. “I help care for the goats and make sure the yoga space is ready for class [and] I help promote our location by going to local bazaars, and farmers markets,” Hiestand said. The classes are run like any typical yoga class, with the addition of a group of goats

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roaming the practicing space. These spaces can range from being barns, farm fields, or in urban settings, all with the same experience. At the particular location in Oregon City, the classes are held on a farm that is also a horseboarding facility called Beaver Lake Stables, according to Hiestand. Not only are there goats, but the classes will often be visited by chickens, alpacas and pigs. “So, it is an environment where there is lots of animal love to go around,” Hiestand said. “It’s a space that most people don’t get to experience on a regular basis, so it’s a really nice escape from the hustle and bustle of life for a little while.”

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Best place to shop for clothes: Goodwill By PATIENCE WOMACK News Contributor Each school year, Oregon State University students and Corvallis, Ore. community members have the chance to vote for their favorite clothing store in Corvallis, with the first-place winner this year being Goodwill, and the runner-ups being T.J. Maxx, Runway Fashion Exchange and Ross Dress for Less. Goodwill is a chain store, with over 100 locations in the United States and Canada alone. They are a second-hand thrift store that thrives off of all the product donations they receive daily. They resell a variety of items, ranging from books and board games to clothing and houseware. Goodwill is almost always accepting new donations, and they accept donations during all business hours. Goodwill is known for their lower priced items and clothing, with their clothing gener-

ally being gently used and still good quality. Currently, athletic wear and jeans are best-sellers according to Goodwill employee Heather Johnson. Johnson said that Goodwill was probably voted as best clothing store because “we have a great selection of stuff, and a great variety, and it’s pretty decently priced for the most part.” Since Goodwill is a thrift store, most items that can be found in the store are considerably cheaper than if they were bought brand new. New items arrive daily, so the chances of finding something different or unique are very high. For students on a budget, this can be a great place to buy nice clothes and not have to break the bank. According to Janine Arthur, a Corvallis resident and frequent shopper of Goodwill, her favorite thing about shopping at Goodwill is “finding deals on really nice stuff for a fraction of the price.” She said she believes Goodwill was voted as the best clothing store because “it’s easy to shop here, it’s kind of a fun experi-

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ence, and the employees here particularly are very nice,” and she appreciates how well organized this Goodwill store is. Corvallis resident Liz Hoffman likes to shop at Goodwill because it’s more affordable than other stores in the area, the items have a high turnover rate, and she feels like there is a wide variety of things available. She recommends this store to other shoppers because she believes this Goodwill is good at providing good quality items. Along with just being a thrift store, Goodwill is an American nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization that provides job training, employment placement services and other community-based programs for people who have barriers preventing them from otherwise obtaining a job. The Corvallis Goodwill is located less than 10 minutes away from Oregon State University campus, at 1325 NW Ninth St. in Corvallis, and they are open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.

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Best outdoor recreation: Marys Peak

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Marys Peak is a mountain with the highest peak in Oregon’s coast range. With its wildlife and recreational opportunities, Marys Peak was voted the best outdoor location. Marys Peak is best known for its summit, which attracts visitors every day. The mountain is home to multiple trails for hiking and exploring. Clear days and sunset are the most popular times to take a trip to Marys Peak, according to Cori Rendón, a public affairs specialist for the U.S. Forest Service, but Marys Peak is open to the public 24 hours a day. OSU alumnus Eidy Bambang-Sunaryo has taken it upon himself to visit Marys Peak from morning to night. “Marys Peak has a lot more to offer than you would think...if you’re looking more towards the night sky, I recommend May because that’s when the milky way pops up, a little late like 3 a.m., around that time is when you get the nice sky,” Bambang-Sunaryo said. Once winter hits, Marys Peak is no stranger to snow, which may cause traveling up the mountain rough, according to Rendón.

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SCOTT SCHMIDT | ORANGE MED I A NETWORK Looking south from the top of Mary’s Peak, one can see an expanse of hills.

“The road up to the top does get icy and snowy, we don’t recommend people who aren’t prepared or use to those driving conditions to head up their because it can be pretty dangerous. The road is not maintained throughout the fall and winter.” Rendón said. According to David Eckert, co-founder of Marys Peak Alliance, “If you hit snow in the road [while driving], either stop there and hike if you know how to hike snow, but don’t drive in it because those roads are so treacherous.” No matter the time of the year, it’s always a matter of importance that people check the weather forecast before going to Marys Peak,

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according to Rendón. With the unpredictable weather at Marys Peak, Eckert recommends visitors have the proper gear and preparedness before enjoying the mountain. Hiking, sledding, skiing and snowboarding tend to be popular activities once it starts snowing regularly. “Proper shoes, proper clothing, proper hat… you just have to be prepared,” Eckert said. With Marys Peak being at an elevation slightly above 4000 feet, it still has activities people can get involved in. “You can hike up there, ride your bicycle up the road to Marys Peak, there’s a campground

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you can camp at,” Rendón said. “People really enjoy going up there for the sightseeing, on a clear day, you can see plenty of peaks in the cascades, all the way to the ocean.” While the sights and activities available at Marys Peak get a lot of attention, Eckert said that Marys Peak holds an ecological importance. “There are special communities of plants that don’t exist anywhere else like they do on the top of Marys Peak. There are animals named like Marys Peak tailed frog, there’s a Marys Peak ice beetle, there are things you don’t find other places,” Eckert said. Marys Peak includes special habitats fragile to the ecosystem of the mountain, according to Rendón. Therefore, visitors are asked to stay on trails while visiting. No matter the weather condition or the difficult drive, people still travel to Marys Peak to enjoy the outdoors. “[Things to bring], I’d say definitely warm clothing because it can get windy out there and just your excitement to see the outdoors and views,” Bambang-Sunaryo said. A valid Northwest Forest Pass or other valid recreation pass is needed at the Marys Peak Day Use Area.

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SCOTT SCHMID T | ORANGE MED IA NETWORK A bike path leads from the county fairgrounds to Bald Hill, where a trail up the side of Bald Hill awaits.

Best movie theater: AMC Classic Corvallis 12 By JADA KRENING News Correspondent AMC Classic Theatre has been serving the Corvallis, Ore. community for three years at their Northeast Circle Boulevard location. This year, it was selected by the Oregon State University and Corvallis community as a “Best Of: movie theaters” location. AMC Theatres is based out of Leawood, Kansas, and is one of the largest movie theater chains in the world. Their “AMC Classic” banner is positioned as smaller, value-oriented cinemas, developed after AMC’s purchase of Carmike Cinemas, which was once housed in Corvallis’ Circle Boulevard location. Today, the

Corvallis location is the only “AMC Classic” Theatre in Oregon. Corvallis’s AMC Classic Theatre shows first-run films, offering both 3D and jumbo digital screens. AMC Theatres also shows opera productions and sporting events. “AMC has been proud to provide the Corvallis and OSU Beaver community with a traditional, fun and safe experience,” Cozetta Smith, AMC corporate communications coordinator, said via email. “As ‘America’s Hometown Theatre,’ AMC Classic is dedicated to providing the best possible viewing experience for guests and families at the incredible value they’ve come to expect with our refillable annual popcorn bucket, Student Pricing, Discount Tuesdays, AMC Classic Summer Movie

Camp and other unique offers.” Student pricing discounts are offered specifically to students, which can be utilized by showing a student identification card at the box office. Additionally, the Corvallis AMC Classic location offers a variety of food and drink options, including MacGuffins Bar, which serves beer and wine. The theatre also has Coca-Cola Freestyle, a machine that provides patrons with over 100 drink options. In response to their “Best Of: movie theaters” selection by the OSU and Corvallis community, Smith expressed excitement. “We are so thrilled and grateful to be selected as one of the best movie theatres,” Smith said via email.

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NECESSITIES CL AIRE N E L SON | ORAN GE ME DIA NE TWORK The owners of Rice ‘N’ Sp ice, C hong a nd Byung Kim p os e in their s tore. Rice ‘N’ Sp ice tied with the Ba z a a r Inter na tiona l Ma rket for the C orva llis community’s fa vorite inter na tiona l ma rket.

Best international markets: Rice ‘N’ Spice, Bazaar International Market tie Rice ‘N’ Spice By MICHAEL EUBANKS News Contributor Oregon State University students looking for a wide variety of Asian foods and ingredients can look no further than Rice ‘N’ Spice Oriental Foods. Open seven days a week and is located right off Van Buren Avenue, Rice ‘N’ Spice has been a Corvallis

institution since the 1980s, and is the only store in town that specifically specializes in Asian foods. As the name suggests, the store carries bulk rice and a variety of East and South Asian cooking spices, as well as noodles, candies, soups and meats. With its wide selection, Rice ‘N’ Spice was rated among the top three international markets by the Corval-

lis community. “Maybe I’ve been here too long,” joked store owner Chong Kim upon hearing the news. “Most of my customers are from OSU. I always tell them ‘study, study, study.’” Rice ‘N’ Spice Oriental Foods is located at 1075 NW Van Buren Ave in Corvallis and is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bazaar International Market Oregon State’s diverse community consists of students who come to Corvallis from a multitude of locations. According to the university’s most recent enrollment data, OSU has nearly 3,500 international students. With such a confluence of cultures, comes a variety of different tastes in food. For some students, the ability to eat familiar foods provides an opportunity for comfort while so far away from home. Many of these students can find solace at Bazaar International Market in South Corvallis, which was rated the best International Market by the Corvallis community. Though the store’s official website lists itself as the largest MiddleEastern market within the state of Oregon, Bazaar has made an effort to carry foods from all corners of the world. “Over time we had many students miss items from their homeland and we’ve been adding them,” said Clerk Jayson Cordeiro. “I know every day we try to do better and expand our selection. Being from Maui, I grew up with Japanese influence, but never re-

ally got to try food from other parts of the world. By working here, I’ve been able to increase my horizon and try food from other cultures.” With such a variety of different food options, Bazaar Market tries to sell something for everyone. However, if for some reason a customer cannot find a specific product, the market will gladly reach out to their various international distributors and see if they can place an order, according to front-end clerk Ibrahim Abdullah. “At least 80% of our current items are usually from request,” Abdullah said. “We tell people ‘just let us know what you want’ because usually what we’ve found is when we look for any particular item, we end up finding a new supplier. From that new supplier, we end up adding even more stuff we were never even looking for.” Because of their dedication to helping their customers find just the exact product they desire, Abdullah said that the majority of Bazaar’s customers are regulars. The store is also home to the Al Jebel Middle Eastern Restaurant, where his sister Khanda Abdullah works as a server.

An OSU alumna herself, Khanda said she was happy to hear the store was voted so favorably by the campus community. “Bazaar is really a unique place in Corvallis, and working on the restaurant side, it’s nice to let our customers know all the ingredients we use are available just on the other side,” Khanda said. “I know from what I see everyday, the store seems to always get new items and I love going in and trying all the yummy stuff.” According to Cordeiro, those who work at the market take pride knowing interacting with their customers and helping them find exactly what they’re looking for. “Food really seems to bring people together,” said Cordeiro. “At bazaar we try to bring the world a bit closer.” The Bazaar International Market and Al Jebel Middle Eastern Restaurant are located at 2240 SW 3rd St in Corvallis, with the market open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and restaurant open seven days a week from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Best gym: Dixon By ADRIANA GUTIERREZ News Contributor When you think of hitting the gym, your mind may go straight to the cardio equipment and weights. But, Dixon Recreation Center on the Oregon State University campus offers much more. After it’s opening in 1916 as a formalized version of recreational sports, the team-based environment remains the same as the Dixon administration continues to add on new intramural sports. Along with the intramurals, Dixon has group and personal training, indoor courts and adventure-based spaces. The gym is open 111 hours a week, and is almost exclusively run by students, whether it be at the check-in desk or teaching fitness classes. One of the most visited spaces in the facility is the Adventure Leadership Institution rock climbing course located on the east side of the gym. This course is over 40 feet tall and includes a bouldering cave, hang boards and top-rope climbing. “Unlike commercial gyms where they’re for profit, and they’re making sure they’re bringing more people in [to] climb, we just care what people are learning about and keeping them safe,” said Hayden Wallace, the institute’s climbing course senior associate at Dixon. Students are able to engage with fitness activities that inspire a mindset of adventure, along with intramural courses offered through the center. Wallace has taught classes ranging from the fundamentals of rock climbing, to mountaineering and challenge course experience. “Students can use a variety of resources, here. Whether you want to meet others who love your sport, define a regimen that works for you or just want more time outside; we’ve got communities that share those interests. Students can connect in a way that fits for them,” said Tina Clawson, the senior assistant director for advancement and assessment. A large part of finding out what

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ALEX GAUB | ORANGE MED I A NETWORK A student walks toward the entrance of Dixon Recreation Center.

students are looking for through their gym experience lies in the feedback Dixon receives on their facility. According to Clawson, student feedback led to the recent conversion of three low-use racquetball courts into studios for highly-requested activities: functional training, Olympic lifting and indoor cycling classes. “We want to understand the student perspective, so we’re always listening,” Clawson said. “Whether it’s people who work here or through a survey… when people suggest some type of improvement, we listen and we try to engage with it.” Despite the range of unique programs offered at Dixon Rec. Center, there continues to be a large amount of students who gravitate towards the traditional sports courts. By simply checking out a ball or other gear, students have access to play basketball, volleyball, badminton, or even ping pong at any of the open courts in Dixon. “One of the main things I like [about working out here] is that there’s a lot of equipment, more than my gym back home, and there’s a lot of court space to play basketball, which is what I usually do,” said Connor Nelson, a first-year marketing major. According to Clawson, Dixon’s success lies in the maintenance and following the values set for the gym. They vow to put students first, remain accountable for the student fees that maintain the gym, to seek solutions and constant innovation, and to educate the students that they are engaging on a day-to-day basis.

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C LAIR E NELSON | ORANGE ME DIA NE TWORK Associate Professor Daniel Faltesek plays video games. Faltesek was voted second-best teacher in the 2020 Best Of survey.

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Daniel Faltesek, Ph.D and professor of communications within the School of Liberal Arts, was voted among the top two favorite instructors on the Corvallis, Ore. OSU campus. According to Faltesek, he offers an excellent outlook on what he describes as 21st-century academic research and what it has to do with actual communications within social media and real-world platforms. Communications major Bailey Breving, who took Introduction to “New Media Communications” with Faltesek, said he has a remarkable ability to create relevance within a classroom setting by developing course content which is very relatable to current-day events. “People are very engaged during his lectures and he always gives the impression that everyone can speak their minds,” says Breving. However, it appears that Faltesek is capable of not only relating modern-day events to his students, but of offering an almost entertaining form of instruction to spark and maintain their interest as well. As described by Alex Vartanov, a student who,like Breving, took Introduction to “New Media Communications” with Faltesek, his lectures are very unique and go by very fast as he is dedicated to developing relatable content while encouraging every student to remain focused and engaged. According to Vartanov, Faltesek is “very knowledgeable and encourages students to ask questions during exams because he claims to be ‘better than a notecard.’” According to Breving, Faltesek is particular about students understanding concepts related to real-world situations as compared to the regurgitation of factual content.

“Faltesek is so fun and energetic but so brilliant as well and his tests are always, what he calls, ‘Open Dan’ because he wants you to ask questions while taking them,” Breving said. Breving also attributes Faltesek’s intrigue as an instructor to his passion for helping and connecting with his students, and according to both Breving and Vartanov, Faltesek offered his students personal guidance before lectures regarding available resources such as food stamps or mental-health services. “He always reminded us that there are services on campus and always wants to make sure our mental health as well. He was also very good about maintaining office hours to give us a private space to ask for academic and personal advice,” said Vartanov. According to Breving, Faltesek takes an impressive amount of time to get to know everyone he meets. Breving said Faltesek told his students to take care of themselves in the midst of finals week, something that signified, to her, that he cares about his students. Faltesek said the satisfaction he feels when students have growth moments and everything seems to come together is what he values most about teaching. “Creativity is an excellent way to be a capable manager of change and what develops is a strong capacity for how one views the world,” Faltesek said. In the end, what do Faltesek’s students attribute to his popularity? “He is the most unique professor I’ve ever met,” Vartanov said. As Breving put it, “Professor Faltesek is a true treasure to OSU.”

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