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Brie Strong, Carry On ... With The LBCC Cheese Club

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Life is always gouda with cheese! LBCC’s Cheese Club met Jan. 21 in room 208 of Madrone Hall. Here, the club leader (or head cheese) Georgie Jensen, provided the other club members with a delectable array of cheeses, crackers, and fruit.  The club was trying something new by meeting in a different building that week, however, typically you can find them in the Student Union at 11 a.m. every Wednesday. Here, you may expect to try a variety of cheeses and snacks, and participate in friendly conversations, as well as educational information about food insecurity and cheese.  On the table that week was: Reypenaer, a Dutch gouda-style cheese with a subtle crunch and strong flavor A sharp yet soft, buttery Irish cheddar cheese aged nine months Caramella, aged 12 months and imported from Holland, with a dry, nutty and sweet taste Beecher’s Jerk Spice cheese, which encompasses full flavor and spice with a smooth texture Baked bread cheese, capable of hot or cold enjoyment A French Br...

A Show To 'Die' For: A Quest for Burlesque Takes Center Stage at The Whiteside

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The Whiteside Theatre was transformed last Saturday into a lively and chaotic circus, with a cast of 14 transporting their audience to another dimension — one full of tassels, glam, and seductive Dungeon & Dragons flair.  Most performers were dressed as different characters, with some even displaying skills that coincided with the game. The show’s host, Petunia Rufflebottom , promptly greeted the audience inside the downtown Corvallis theatre at the promised time of 8 p.m. Jan. 17. Petunia is a familiar face among the Disco Circus Centerfolds community. Dressed as a cockatrice (bird-lizard crossbreed), they delivered humorous jokes throughout the show, whilst providing information on the performers.  Petunia also encouraged the audience to interact with the performers by making “lots of noise” and contributing dollars; a nurse and a goblin stood at the ready to snatch the cash with nets. The event was produced by Disco Circus Centerfolds and Chaos Kitten Burlesque , an...