Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Student Hangouts It's kind of fun to do the impossible. -Walt Disney 26‘Student life

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Left: Brodylowe band members are one of the local bands that play on Locals Live. Brody Lowe, founder of the group, and Matt Slaugher play guitar and Stephen Down is the drummer. Photos by Tina Buescher Being bored on a Friday or Saturday night was not an option this year OSU students and Corvallis community members. There seemed to always be a local or soloist playing at one of the bars or restaurants in Corvallis. OSl’ also offered events this year to get local artists heard on and around campus. If anyone wanted to get a taste of the local music scene, all they had to do was tune OSU's own television or radio station. KBVR, and listen to the weekly Locals Live show, which showcased local talent. One local group. Civilian, has five members: one of whom is a senior at OSU and another who is an alumni. Guitarists Geoff Moser and Brandy Greig. drummer Klias Nolde. and bassist Jeff Schmid have played at local places around Corvallis and are working on producing their first Cl), file band has twelve original songs thus far and is always happy to book a gig. Brodylowe is another local band that could often be seen at Bombs Away Cafe. Brody I .owe, an OSU graphic design major, founded the music group. Matt Slaugher is the guitarist and Stephen Down is the drummer. The group is coming out with a nine-song Cl) and are continuously practicing and working on new songs. Another local group who gained their popularity and recognition through house parties, is the group Overtones. The band members all moved in together and started the group. Kver since they played at their Halloween house party. Overtones has been booked up. No matter what their music taste. OSU students and community residents were sure to find a new favorite band in Corvallis. Thanks to KBVR and their production of Ixnrals Live, many students and community members were given the opportunity to hear these local bands as they gained |x pularity. Story by Gretchen Pedersen locals I i v e•2 5

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Anytime, anyplace, OSU students and faculty find somewhere to hang out. Whether studying, relaxing, or just getting away from it all, everyone has a favorite place to be outside of class. Photos by Lea McVcy Freshman to graduate, every student at OSU found a place to hang out. Some studied while others s| ent time with their friends. No matter what the reason, one thing was certain: just as the student Ixxly of Oregon State is diverse, so were the places they chose to hang out. There were places right on campus to study, eat. talk or just hang out in. One of the most popular places was the Ml' quad. On a sunny day it was full of students playing frisbee or reading and enjoying the fresh air. As the weather changed, most jx-ople moved inside where they could enjoy the warm, comfortable atmosphere. There were |x ople everywhere in the MU. They were relaxing on couches or using the free computer access in the student lounge. All year, the Ml' and the MU quad bustled with |x-opIe. After the sun went down many students look some time tor themselves away from the classroom and the stresses of student life-. Students could Ik- found in the bars around Corvallis. There were a great many to choose from, both close to campus and downtown. Near campus there were Clod’s and Tailgater’s. while downtown there were Headline, Peacock, AJ’s. Cantina, Fox Firkin, and Squirrel's. These places are home to bands, mouth-watering food. wild drinks, and lots ot fun. These locations were enjoyed by many, especially on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. When students needed a little energy boost, or a place to study in the wee hours of the morning, many headed to one of the various cafes and colfee shops around campus. These hangouts, such as John Henry's and Bombs Away Cafe, were notorious for providing a welcoming and enticing atmosphere for everyone. Students and faculty alike used their free time to find places that they felt comfortable in. Regardless of who you are or what you do tor fun. Corvallis had an option for everyone. Story by Colleen Moran student hangouts 27