Spring Break
Corvallis is boring? We don't think so
Staff Editorial
Issue date: 7/8/09 Section: Forum
One lovely afternoon, The Daily Barometer staff wondered what OSU students are exactly doing in Corvallis this summer.
It's a valid question in this college town. Many of us are in Corvallis this summer to take classes. Many of us are working on or off campus. Many of us are visiting friends from our permanent summer locations. And many of us aren't doing a dang thing - we're not judging; it is summer, after all.
But many of us leave town in droves after that last final for home, for a job, for travel, or for good.
The number of students around town dramatically drops off during the summer. Campus appears empty. Pedestrians do not crowd the streets. Parking spots at Fred Meyer are easy to come by.
With a lack of so many people, some may be inclined to whine: "Corvallis is so boring in the summer!"
But after an impromptu brainstorming session in the newsroom, we determined that there are a million of things to do in the area this summer.
If you miss your youth, break out the Slip-n-Slide. Children's water toys have become cool again after age 19
If you like playing sports, take up golfing at one of the local courses or practice your Frisbee game.
If you just like watching sports, the Corvallis Knights are playing throughout August on campus at Goss Stadium.
If you don't handle hot weather well, try floating the Willamette River.
If you want to work out, go to Dixon - it's empty in the summer, too! Students taking classes and paying fees are able to use Department of Rec Sports facilities free of charge, and pre-enrolled and "extended" students who are in the area only need to pay $62 for the summer term.
If you like live music, OSU hosts a summer concert series every Wednesday at noon in the MU Brick Mall throughout the rest of summer term; the venues in town also have their share of music.
If you like to cook, find a barbeque and grill something summer-friendly.
If you like the ocean, remember that the coast is only an hour away, and is quite nice in the summer.
If you like peace and quiet, the MU Lounge is pretty empty - now you can finally snag a chair by the windows.
And a million more things are happening we haven't mentioned.
But what about simply enjoying Corvallis? After months of drizzle and overcast skies, sometimes it's nice to sit in the MU quad and bask in the sun will go back into hibernation sooner than later.
So whether you're "stuck" here because of classes, work, whatever, take a look around and see how enjoyable - and not boring at all - our beloved town truly is in these warm months.
Editorials serve as a means for Barometer editors to offer commentary and opinions on issues both global and local, grand in scale or diminutive. The views expressed here are a reflection of the editorial board's majority. Disagree? Email a letter to the editor or guest column to forum@dailybarometer.com.
It's a valid question in this college town. Many of us are in Corvallis this summer to take classes. Many of us are working on or off campus. Many of us are visiting friends from our permanent summer locations. And many of us aren't doing a dang thing - we're not judging; it is summer, after all.
But many of us leave town in droves after that last final for home, for a job, for travel, or for good.
The number of students around town dramatically drops off during the summer. Campus appears empty. Pedestrians do not crowd the streets. Parking spots at Fred Meyer are easy to come by.
With a lack of so many people, some may be inclined to whine: "Corvallis is so boring in the summer!"
But after an impromptu brainstorming session in the newsroom, we determined that there are a million of things to do in the area this summer.
If you miss your youth, break out the Slip-n-Slide. Children's water toys have become cool again after age 19
If you like playing sports, take up golfing at one of the local courses or practice your Frisbee game.
If you just like watching sports, the Corvallis Knights are playing throughout August on campus at Goss Stadium.
If you don't handle hot weather well, try floating the Willamette River.
If you want to work out, go to Dixon - it's empty in the summer, too! Students taking classes and paying fees are able to use Department of Rec Sports facilities free of charge, and pre-enrolled and "extended" students who are in the area only need to pay $62 for the summer term.
If you like live music, OSU hosts a summer concert series every Wednesday at noon in the MU Brick Mall throughout the rest of summer term; the venues in town also have their share of music.
If you like to cook, find a barbeque and grill something summer-friendly.
If you like the ocean, remember that the coast is only an hour away, and is quite nice in the summer.
If you like peace and quiet, the MU Lounge is pretty empty - now you can finally snag a chair by the windows.
And a million more things are happening we haven't mentioned.
But what about simply enjoying Corvallis? After months of drizzle and overcast skies, sometimes it's nice to sit in the MU quad and bask in the sun will go back into hibernation sooner than later.
So whether you're "stuck" here because of classes, work, whatever, take a look around and see how enjoyable - and not boring at all - our beloved town truly is in these warm months.
Editorials serve as a means for Barometer editors to offer commentary and opinions on issues both global and local, grand in scale or diminutive. The views expressed here are a reflection of the editorial board's majority. Disagree? Email a letter to the editor or guest column to forum@dailybarometer.com.
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