Beyond the Page from Prism

For our last episode of the 2023-24 year, we've got a special lineup of interviews with this year's editors and graduating seniors. Enjoy listening to the bloopers of the past and plans for the future!

Last week, listeners responded to our Instagram looking for book recommendations—with some very specific requirements. In this week's episode, “Napoleon Rides a Dragon,” our volunteers and certified bookworms provide some niche recommendations to add to your TBR!

To introduce our new art series on the PRISM blog, "Celebrating Identities," we interviewed student artist Cecily Evonuk. We asked about how their identity has influenced their artistic style and inspiration. Check out the new series at prism.orangemedianetwork.com today!

Have you ever bought a book from Amazon? Rated a novel on Goodreads? Check out this week's episode, “Every Good Bookstore Has a Pet,” where two of our volunteers discuss how Amazon has become such a powerhouse in the publishing industry and why you should switch to supporting local bookstores!

This week's episode, “Bats & Cats,” is all about finding inspiration as a writer. Our volunteer hosts discuss ideas to help jumpstart your writing!

This week's episode, "Take 2: Electric Boogaloo" is all about books! PRISM Volunteer Brynne tier ranks all the books they read in 2023, supported by commentary from fellow volunteers.

This week's episode, “Pickle Soup,” is about originality in art. Our volunteer hosts dive deeply into different ends of the spectrum in this discussion from the origin of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, plagiarism vs. inspiration, and the infamous ChatGPT.

Christine and Ash talk Zinefest, a collaboration between Prism and the Pride Center, and just what a zine is. Come join the zine extravaganza on Wednesday May 24th from 11am-1pm in the SEC plaza!

Prepare for the Academy Award Ceremony with Sam and Ian's big discussion of the nominees. 

Bluessence is an all women dream pop/space rock band in Corvallis, Oregon. Taking influence from a multitude of places -from classic pop rock and classical/jazz guitar to neo-psychedelia and grungy punk- Bluessence contains sounds from all over the genre spectrum. Setting them apart from other alternative rock bands, their foundational instrument is the piano/keys. As well as this, they have a violinist on some of their songs, introducing less conventional string instruments in rock. Apart from keys and violin, there is a guitarist, bassist, and drummer. Bluessence' songs are emotional and soft at nature, but contain an external bite and overdrive to reel the listener in and force them to listen to the lyrics. These women will show you that being emotional is not being weak, in fact it's very much the opposite. Facing the darkness of within, and sharing it with others, the sounds of Bluessence contain elements of dark goddesses like Lilith and Persophone, and the nature of the dark feminine rising. 

Maricruz and Kimi talk about movies made by Hallmark. For some families a staple for the holiday season and at the same time a formula that seems to struggle to represent a variety of families.

The Eurovision Song Contest is a yearly singing competition that is shown in and accepts one song submission from each of the countries that the European Broadcasting Union broadcasts to. The winners are determined by voting live over three days of singing performances that show off the best dances, crazy costumes, and digital and pyrotechnic displays. Christine and Cooper dive into why the Eurovision Song Contest is so amazing and you may be surprised about what names, songs, and memes you might be familiar with from the competition. 

Introducing Maricruz and Christine, the new editing team for Prism with some events and activities to look forward to. Also some encouragement to volunteer for Prism, submit your work, and collaborate!

In a very fun episode of Beyond the Page, Tosca is joined by members of pop punk band Skeleton Boy! They shoot the breeze and chat about musical roots, their evolution from stripped-down acoustic sets to their music as a quartet, their experiences breaking into the Oregon house show scene, and System of a Down. Follow Skeleton Boy on Instagram @skeletonboyband, and stream their newest EPs everywhere you listen to music!ALSO! The new edition of Prism, Crossroads, is officially out on the stands! Keep your eye out for our displays and pick up a copy! 

In this episode, Tosca interviews members of Corvallis space rock band Glide Divine! Tune in as they chat about the band's roots, corvallis vs out-of-state music scenes and local inspirations!Follow Glide Divine on instagram @Glide.Divine for updates about releases, upcoming events and more!

In this episode of Beyond the Page, Natalie and Tosca are joined by cartoonist, author, teacher and former NPR host Lynda Barry during her visit to the Oregon State campus. The three discuss what makes one consider themselves a "bad artist", how we can learn to draw from four-year-olds, monkeys, and the sudden desire to draw cats during the pandemic. In 2021, Lynda Barry was awarded by Oregon State the Stone Award for Literary Achievement for her array of critically acclaimed literary work and for being a mentor to young writers. She is the author and illustrator of the comic series Ernie Pook's Comeek, along with illustrated novels like Cruddy and The Good Times are Killing Me. Many of her creative nonfiction publications, like Making Comics, What It Is, and Syllabus: Notes From an Accidental Professor inspire readers to discover their own artistic and creative passions. She has received a MacArthur Fellowship, an Inkpot Award, and has been inducted into the Eisner Hall of Fame. She now teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Watch Lynda Barry's "Draw Along With Lynda B" YouTube series here! Huge thanks to Lynda Barry for joining us on this episode, and to the School of Literature, Writing and Film for arranging this fantastic event. 

Danny Shaw chats about his experiences as a local musician, spanning from performances at the Oregon Country fair to dive-bar Portland gigs. Danny and Tosca give some advice to young artists, discuss the Corvallis house show vibe, and promo Danny's upcoming events. Take a listen for a surprise performance and a fun conversation!Listen to Danny Shaw's Bridge City Sessions show here!Follow Danny on Instagram @musicbydannyshaw

In this episode of Beyond the Page, Tosca interviews members of beloved Corvallis bands ANT JELLO and The Deans. Vibe out with them as they chat about house show etiquette, musical inspirations, upcoming gigs and song recommendations. Make sure you see the bands perform this Friday at Rock the Plaza! This free event will be held from 8-9:30pm in the SEC Plaza. Intro song - Collide by The DeansOutro song - Moon Candy (live at Rainbow City) - ANT JELLOYou can find full versions of these songs wherever you stream music!Follow the bands on Instagram @thedeansmusic and @ant.jello

In this episode of Beyond the Page, Tosca interviews a few members of Onion Machine, Corvallis' newest voice in the punk-americana/bubblegum-punk genre. Band manager Lux, drummer Nik, guitarist Jasper and merchandise artist Margie chat about Spotify genres, house show does-and-don'ts, COVID performance protocol and their future plans as a band! You don't want to miss this episode!Follow Onion Machine on instagram: @Onion.MachineBehind the Scenes of Locals Live ft. Onion MachineSee Onion Machine play their song Joey live at DeMaggio'sSee Onion Machine play their song Whiskey at Interzone

Happy end of Dead Week, and good luck on your finals! Fall term and 2021 are almost over, so take some time with Natalie and Tosca to discuss upcoming plans for Prism, some fun local music events, winter DIYs and creative gift ideas that won't break the bank. We'll be back in 2022 with more content, but until then, Happy New Year and have a great winter break!Links for Podcast Content:Prism WebsiteThe Deans' Instagram Page@BillyandtheKidz on InstagramBombs Away Cafe Event Calendar OSU Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert Portland Nutcracker BalletEugene Nutcracker BalletBeit Am Hanukkah Candle Lighting Paper Cloud Winter Holiday DIY Pinterest Board *Quick Correction: at about 2 minutes in, we say that we got about 40 submissions to Prism last year. We actually got about 50!*

In this episode of Beyond the Page, Editor-in-Chief Natalie Harris and Prism volunteer Darcy Pound chat about Taylor Swift! After re-releasing her 2012 album Red, Swifties like Natalie and Darcy are ecstatic at the prospect of more new editions of Taylor's classic work. The two talk about their favorite Taylor albums, songs, music videos and their predictions about what she's going to release next. Check it out! 

Even as a huge fan of horror movies, I can admit that many of the classic and modern films of the genre showcase harmful stereotypes, tropes and roles for women and AFAB folks. In this episode of Beyond the Page, we discuss these tropes and topics in detail, dealing with the complicated feelings we have towards these forms of representation and deciding whether or not it's harmful to enjoy these types of media. Check it out! 

On this episode of Beyond the Page, Tosca, Eva and Emmalee discuss the ins and outs of halloween costumes. The group decides their favorite and least favorite kinds of costumes, what NOT to wear and costumes of the past and present. Tune in to get the scoop! 

In episode two of Beyond the Page, we talk with Pride Center staff Julian Clarke about their experience at Oregon State University, their artistic endeavors and their outreach work for SOL OSU. At the time of recording, the Pride Center and SOL were preparing for SOLoween, a Halloween-themed art event in the Kaku-It Mana Ina Haws. The editors and Julian share their excitement for the event and talk about OSU's "Halloweekend" and costume plans.

In this episode of Beyond the Page, Natalie and Tosca welcome old and new listeners to a new season and a new year. They'll talking a bit about the transition from Zoom classes to in-person events, fun activities being held on the OSU campus and the struggles that come with attempting to stay motivated during the pandemic. The editors will also share and discuss two poems that they love! Welcome to the fourth season of Beyond the Page!