Avery's Journalism Blog

Corvallis recently had an election for four open school board positions. The candidates all varied on stances about anti-racism, schools’ inclusivity policies, and many different ideas and opinions on other current and future policies. Photo from a feature story from liberalarts.oregonstate.edu Luhui Whitebear, an advocate, hiker, poet, and mom ran for and now is in the fourth spot on the Corvallis School Board. Many people might recognize Whitebear from her work as the Center Director of the Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws at Oregon State University, or from her activism work for the Indigenous community. She is also an enrolled member of the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation in California, which is where she grew up. She also teaches classes at OSU including culture, society and ethnic studies, women’s gender and sexuality studies, and queer studies. Whitebear expressed joy and validation of being voted into her spot, instead of being appointed, as she was last year. She said, “[I...

“Everything Everywhere All at Once”: The Action-Packed Comedy R-Rated Movie That Rocked Our Multiverse: Spoilers Ahead

The movie features some unexpected heroes along with its unique scenes and heartfelt dialogue. The main character, Evelyn, is played by Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh. The movie was directed Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert who are known for their eccentric short films and music videos. The movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was released this year on March 11. It was written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert who are both known for their mind-bogglingly eccentric shorts and music videos . “Everything Everywhere All at Once” features an Asian-American family, the Wangs, who are preparing to be audited by the IRS at the same time as their Chinese New Year’s party. Evelyn (Michelle Yeoh) is the timid mom of Joy (Stephanie Hsu), the ever-defiant teenager. Joy's girlfriend Becky (Tallie Medel) is trying to get accepted by Evelyn and Joy's grandpa Gong Gong (James Hong). Evelyn's husband Waymond (Ke Huy Quan) is the sort of silly peacekeeper of the Wang fam...

Spring Term COVID-19 Updates

Image from freepik.com It’s now week two of spring term. Since winter term ended the COVID-19 mandates have changed a lot within the state as well as LBCC. An Aviso System update email was sent out last Monday on the first day of this term. Here’s what it said: Welcome back from Spring Break! As we transition into spring term, LBCC is following state guidance and making mask-wearing optional. Please be supportive of those who continue masking. Here are a few other reminders regarding COVID safety: If you have tested for COVID-19; AND, have been given positive results, please fill out the COVID-19 form , as we need to continue to monitor our campus for outbreaks. If you test positive, regardless of your vaccine status, please isolate yourself for five (5) days and wear a well-fitting mask for five (5) additional days. As a reminder, please do not come to campus if you have any COVID symptoms or if you are not feeling well. You can find updated information on the LBCC COVID page throu...

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