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Letter from the Editor: Amidst election results, The Baro hears you
Letter from the Editor: Amidst election results, The Baro hears you
Flyer from CEL and CAPS.
Elections and Emotions event set for Wednesday
Students sit in the Memorial Union Horizon Room at the Election Night Coverage event on Nov. 5, 2024.
MU election night: New voters and observers share feelings
Electrical engineering student Gabe Ryley (left) and psychology student Jonah Davison view incoming 2024 election results on their devices at the Memorial Union Election Night Coverage event on Nov. 5.
MU Election Night: Voters reflect on past elections
Electrical engineering student Gabe Ryley (left) and psychology student Jonah Davison view incoming 2024 election results on their devices at the Memorial Union Election Night Coverage event on Nov. 5.
Elections updates: Results roll in for state, country
General Opinion Graphic
Oregon leans blue, but how blue is it really?
Thai Night aims to deliver a slice of Thailand
Thai Night aims to deliver a slice of Thailand
Hard Times performs at Bloss Hall in 1975. The band is celebrating 50 years since their debut gig at Bloss.
OSU rock band celebrates 50-year anniversary
Student senate approves fee allocations, sends ASOSU budget to mediation
Student senate approves fee allocations, sends ASOSU budget to mediation
The women's bathroom in Moreland, which is closed.
Water shut off in Moreland indefinitely
New year, old goals: student body larger, faculty smaller than 2009 predictions
New year, old goals: student body larger, faculty smaller than 2009 predictions
General ASOSU Graphic
Student senate calls for changes in wake of JC closed meetings, policy concerns
Headshot of author Jamel Brinkley. Brinkley will be giving a reading at the Corvallis Museum, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Author Jamel Brinkley to give reading at Corvallis Museum
The new Benton County Mental Health Clinic nears completion. It undergoes construction in Corvallis on Jan. 21. The Crisis Center will have a number of different services to provide those in need with help from mental health professionals.
Benton County Crisis Center on schedule to open this spring
New all inclusive playground located at Avery Park in Corvallis, Oregon on on Jan.08, 2025 is an innovative play space designed to be accessible for all children.
All-inclusive playground opens in Avery Park
At Hana Sushi and Izakaya, robots deliver boba drinks to customers on Dec 10, 2024 located on Monroe Ave.
Local conveyor belt sushi restaurant imports server robots
OSU security expert explains how to avoid phishing
OSU security expert explains how to avoid phishing
Escape Corvallis partners with Heartland Humane
Escape Corvallis partners with Heartland Humane
Junior forward Parsa Fallah celebrates a bucket in the paint in the second half against Washington State in Gill Coliseum on Feb 6, 2025. Fallah shot 60% from the field and racked up the second-highest point total with 17.
Second-half surge leads Beavers to rivalry win
Transgender women banned from female sports by executive order
Transgender women banned from female sports by executive order
Sports staff tackle Super Bowl predictions
Sports staff tackle Super Bowl predictions
The Oregon State University Baseball teammates cheer in the dugout after a home run Mason Guerra (9) completes a throw out at first base to NDSU player at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field on March 3 in Corvallis, Oregon.
No conference, no problem
Graphic made by Paige Michalski
OSU navigates House v. NCAA case, Pac-12 fallout
On Jan 27, 2025, freshman guard Ally Schimel (#4) shoots and scores for the Beavers in a game against Washington State at Gill Coliseum
Schimel secures scholarship
The Oregon State University Baseball teammates cheer in the dugout after a home run Mason Guerra (9) completes a throw out at first base to NDSU player at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field on March 3 in Corvallis, Oregon.
No conference, no problem
The crowd reacts to Jade Carey not scoring a 10.00 for her floor routine against San Jose State at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR on Jan 17, 2025. Beaver fans are prepping for a season of cheering on their teams.
Beaver Athletics climb up in the ranks
Graphic made by Jack Schuler
Pandemonium in the Pac: A 2024 Recap
Contributed by Oregon State Athletics
New Goss Stadium hitting facility opens ahead of 2025 season
Jacob Krieg (22) fist bumps with his teammate after running through home base at Goss Stadium, Coleman Field in Corvallis Oregon on April 5.
Beavers beat LBCC Roadrunners in exhibition shutout
Batter from the Corvallis Knights Baseball club takes a swing for the fences on August 14th at Goss Stadium in Corvallis OR. The Knights came up short losing to the Portland Pickles (1-4)
Pickle posse powers Portland to WCL championship game
The crowd reacts to Jade Carey not scoring a 10.00 for her floor routine against San Jose State at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR on Jan 17, 2025. Beaver fans are prepping for a season of cheering on their teams.
Beaver Athletics climb up in the ranks
Benny Beaver prepares to greet the players before they take the field against Washington State at Reser Stadium on Nov 23.
Next stop, Corvallis: New talent to make mark in fall
Graphic made by Jack Schuler
Pandemonium in the Pac: A 2024 Recap
Oregon State University Cheer Team member cheers before kickoff against San Jose State University at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Nov 9, 2024
Heart of Beaver Nation lies with cheer and dance squad
Beavers fans chant “O,S,U” at the Oregon State University versus San Jose State University football game at Reser Stadium on Nov 9, 2024.
A top transfer becomes a Beaver
The Beaver students storm the field after a win in dramatic fashion over the Washington State Cougars at Reser Stadium on Nov 23.
Beaver football transfer portal tracker
The crowd reacts to Jade Carey not scoring a 10.00 for her floor routine against San Jose State at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR on Jan 17, 2025. Beaver fans are prepping for a season of cheering on their teams.
Beaver Athletics climb up in the ranks
No. 14 Oregon State Gymnastics floor Spartans in the Coliseum
No. 14 Oregon State Gymnastics floor Spartans in the Coliseum
No. 9 Oregon State Beavers dominate No. 22 BYU at first home meet
No. 9 Oregon State Beavers dominate No. 22 BYU at first home meet
Contributed by Oregon State Athletics.
From setbacks to comebacks
Graphic made by Jack Schuler
Pandemonium in the Pac: A 2024 Recap
Jennifer McMillan competes on beam at the Oregon State University v. Brown gymnastics meet at Gill Coliseum on January 21st, 2024. She scored 9.700.
OSU gymnast speaks on gymnastics and opportunity
Junior forward Parsa Fallah celebrates a bucket in the paint in the second half against Washington State in Gill Coliseum on Feb 6, 2025. Fallah shot 60% from the field and racked up the second-highest point total with 17.
Second-half surge leads Beavers to rivalry win
Beavers buck Broncos in Corvallis
Beavers buck Broncos in Corvallis
Oregon State’s Demarco Minor (0) looks to pass as the Beavers take on the Pepperdine Waves in a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis.
Beavers ride the wave into their eighth straight home win
Oregon State’s Demarco Minor (0) shoots as the Beavers take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs in a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis.
Beavs beat Bulldogs in preview of Pac-12 to come
Oregon State’s Liutauras Lelevicius (37) shoots as the Beavers take on University of Oregon Ducks in a college basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis.
Roaring into the New Year: Beavers victorious over Toreros
Forward Michael Rataj (12) jumps to shoot a basket at the home game against the Idaho Vandals Dec. 7.
Beavers trail behind LMU Lions
Beavers men’s soccer head coach departs Corvallis
Beavers men’s soccer head coach departs Corvallis
Defender Enzo Newman fields a pass in the second half against Gardner-Webb at Paul Lorenz Field on Nov 21. Newman’s aggressive play was key to the Beavers’ attack in the second half, but was not enough to overcome the Bulldogs’ defense.
Beavers reunited in MLS SuperDraft
Forward Ellis Spikner grimaces after a missed goal attempt in the second half against Gardner-Webb at Paul Lorenz Field on Nov 21. The Beavers came close many times throughout the match, but were never able to find the back of the net
No repeat playoff run for the Beavers
On Nov 3, 2024 the OSU men's Soccer team gets ready for a game against San Francisco at Paul Lorenzo Field
Beavers host crucial playoff clash
OSU Men’s soccer player, Ellis Spikner, has his eyes on the ball in a game against UC Irvine on August 22.
Corvallis seeks European stars at Paul Lorenz Field
Defender Nicklas Lund (#23) is about to pass the ball in a home game against San Francisco on Nov 3, 2024 at Paul Lorenz Field
Senior night success for the Beavers
The Beavers rev their engines for the 2024-2025 softball season
The Beavers rev their engines for the 2024-2025 softball season
On April 14, 2024, the OSU Beaver softball team comes together as they switch innings in a game against Stanford at Kelly Field
Beavers secure Stauffer
Oregon State University softball players cheer after teammate Madyson Clark hit a home run at Kelly Field on Friday April 26th.
Beaver softball players announce transfers
Kaylee Oh (#13) stands next to Head Coach Laura Berg in OSU’s game against University of Utah at Kelly Field on April 28, 2024.
Utah holds off a Beaver sweep
Oregon State University softball players cheer after teammate Madyson Clark hit a home run at Kelly Field on Friday, April 26.
Huge fourth inning leads to Beaver comeback
Oregon State University softball players cheer after teammate Madyson Clark hit a home run at Kelly Field on Friday April 26th.
Beavers turn it around on Utah
On Jan 27, 2025, freshman guard Ally Schimel (#4) shoots and scores for the Beavers in a game against Washington State at Gill Coliseum
Schimel secures scholarship
Forward Kelsey Rees (53) prepares for a free throw at the line in Gill Coliseum on Jan 18th, 2025.
New season, new role
Oregon State University's Kennedie Schuler shoots the ball during the women's basketball game vs Saint Mary's College in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR on February 1, 2025.
Beavers blast past Gaels
Senior, Caterina Ferreira (#30) shoots to score in a game against Washington State on Jan 27, 2025 in Gill Coliseum.
Beavers wave goodbye to loss streak
On Jan 27, 2025, sophomore Kenndie Shuler (#1) rushes the ball in a close game against Washington State in Gill Coliseum.
Beavers’ late efforts are not enough as the Cougars remain on top of the hill
Tiara Bolden (0) leaps into the air for a two-pointer against University of Portland on Jan 18th, 2025.
Beavers fail series sweep against Pilots
OSU Womens Soccer team celebrates the victory with a group hug on Paul Lorenz Field Nov 2 2024.
Oregon State women’s soccer promotes interim head coach
Celebration rumbles from the Paul Lorenz Field after a victory for the OSU Womens Soccer team Nov. 2 2024.
Beavers’ seniors star in upset win
Forward Carly Carraher (#15) defends against Pepperdine midfielder Caroline Coleman (#12) in Oregon State's game against Pepperdine on Oct 26 at Paul Lorenz Field.
Beavers and Waves battle to 1-1 draw
LMU Lions lock out the Beavers
LMU Lions lock out the Beavers
McKenna Martinez (#19) fends off a University of Washington defender in their 0-0 draw on Sunday Oct. 29 at Paul Lorenz Field.
Oregon State women’s soccer draws with Washington
McKenna Martinez (left) and Stanford's Amy Sayer (right) face off in a match at Paul Lorenz Field on October 23rd 2022. Martinez scored a goal Oregon State's 3-2 win over UC Irvine.
Oregon State women’s soccer secures a 3-2 victory over UC Irvine
Redshirt Sophomore Murphy Menke attempts to slam his Wyoming opponent in Gill Coliseum on Jan 19, 2025. Murphy Menke took the win at home on Feb 2, 2025.
Beavers route the Roadrunners
Sophomore Christopher Hamblin has his hand raised after a decision victory against Wyoming in Gill Coliseum on Jan 19. Hamblin took the win again against Stanford on Jan. 31 at home.
Stanford barely escapes Beavers jaws
Redshirt Sophomore Murphy Menke attempts to slam his Wyoming opponent in Gill Coliseum on Jan 19, 2025
Beavers fall at home to Wyoming
Nash Singleton throws his opponent to the ground during the Pac-12 Wrestling Championship at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Sunday.
Beavers get wrangled by Oklahoma State
Trey Munoz stares down his opponent in the match to determine First Place for his weight class during the Pac-12 Wrestling Championship at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Sunday.
Iowa holds the Beavers under to start the season
The referee raises Trey Munoz hand as the winner of his match during the Pac-12 Wrestling Championship at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Sunday.
PAC-12 Wrestling Championship Photo Gallery
Beavers Volleyball ends season on tough California road trip
Beavers Volleyball ends season on tough California road trip
Beavers upset the Cougars: A week of home wins
Beavers upset the Cougars: A week of home wins
Outsider hitter, Alexix Rodriguez (#23) and opposite, Annika Hester (#4) celebrate after a score for the beavers in a game against San Diego on Nov 16, 2024 in Gill Coliseum
Beavers volleyball sweep Portland Pilots
Beavers fall 3-1 on senior night
Beavers fall 3-1 on senior night
Amanda Burns and Zaria Thornton celebrate a point against Saint Marys in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis OR on Oct 24 2024.
Beavers outlast Gaels in a tight four-set match
Beavers defeat Dons in five-set thriller
Beavers defeat Dons in five-set thriller
Illustrated by Cat Smith
A letter from the football beat writer: death of tradition
OSU Volleyball junior outside hitter Haylie Bennett (#4), senior middle blocker Serena Bruin (#24) and junior libero Grace Massey (#7) celebrate a point awarded by the referee. 
Luther: For successful season, volleyball must maintain consistency
Rathbone: Oregon State men’s basketball is no longer winning ugly, they’re just playing ugly
Rathbone: Special teams aren’t being special
OSU v UW #6
Rathbone: It won’t be long before Gary Andersen is smiling more often
Slaughter: Fan experience robbed
OSU Men’s Rugby Club creates bonds beyond the field
OSU Men’s Rugby Club creates bonds beyond the field
Third-year Kinesiology major Zane Youngren (left) and fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Kevin Sabbe (right) joke after a play during pickup at Dixon Recreation Center on August 8 2023. Both Sabbe and Youngren are members of Oregon State’s club volleyball team and speak highly of their experiences playing club sports.
Former athletes continue athletic careers through club sports
Sophomore outside hitter Cade Nakao gets ready to pass his teammate’s serve during a scrimmage drill on Jan. 24 inside of Langton Hall. The Men's Volleyball team hopes to take a step in the right direction towards inclusivity of a national sport.
Men’s Volleyball: Can you dig it?
Naomi Asbock and Marena Clark-Lazaire go head to head during a practice short track derby at club practice on Nov. 14. Asbock joined the new PAC class to learn how to skate.
Concussions & Community: Rolling through life
OSU Rugby looks for wins and more bodies
The Geezer goalies hold the championship flag after winning the tournament in Corvallis in February. Contributed by IM Sports.
IM goalball league sees low attendance with high reviews
An illustration showing the various sports
Summer intramural sports offer a variety of activities for students
IM Sports
New payment, registration plans help organize intramural sports
General Sports Graphic
Wheelchair basketball is the wheel deal
SAE’L Team 6 attempts to score. The ending score was 50-40 after 11 straight points for SAE’L Team 6, putting them in the lead.
Intramurals holds basketball finals
Teams attempt to sink other boats in the pool. Team Presentation Support ended with a victory.
Water Battleship makes a splash
The Superstitious Statistician: Are Democratic or Republican presidents better for the stock market?
The Superstitious Statistician: Are Democratic or Republican presidents better for the stock market?
January Twisted Sudoku
January Twisted Sudoku
January Intimidating Square
January Intimidating Square
The Coalition of Graduate Employees commenced a strike on Nov. 12 after negotiations with the university did not meet their expectations.
Reading Between the Vines: CGE strike spurs change
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: OSU needs to address systemic problems
November Interpreter
November Interpreter
OMN's Top 10 To-Dos at OSU
OMN’s Top 10 To-Dos at OSU
Kera Nelson and Audrey Saiz hold out previous Barometer Issues on Sept. 18.
Letters from the Editors
Barometer staff together holding up their Back to School print edition.
The Barometer needs unfiltered information to report the truth
Albany resident, John Kolck proudly displays a sign that reads “Freedom, Democracy and Peace in Ukraine. Stand with the World Against Tyranny.” at a protest on Sunday, March 5. Kolck mentioned that while he is in Corvallis, Ore. protesting, his daughter is abroad in Berlin helping Ukrainian refugees.
During war with Russia, the Barometer stands with Ukrainians
Oregonians everywhere are waiting to see what the summer time looks like for Covid-19 prevention. Recent updates to the plans for battling the Covid-19 pandemic are on the horizon.
Letter From the Editor: How to safely transition into a ‘new normal’ this summer
The Daily Barometer Editor-in-Chief Jaycee Kalama stands in front of the Memorial Union.
Letter from the Editor: We cannot celebrate 125 years of The Baro without addressing its oppressive past
The Superstitious Statistician: Are Democratic or Republican presidents better for the stock market?
The Superstitious Statistician: Are Democratic or Republican presidents better for the stock market?
The Coalition of Graduate Employees commenced a strike on Nov. 12 after negotiations with the university did not meet their expectations.
Reading Between the Vines: CGE strike spurs change
The Oregon State Spirit Squad fires up the crowd in the homestretch of the game. Oct 19, 2024
The Superstitious Statistician: Quantifying Beavers football’s home field advantage
On Oct 3, thrifted and vintage shows are seen above a rack at TSA Vintage located in Downtown Corvallis.
O Brave New World: Corvallis thrift stores work to remain affordable
A photo illustration of a stack of academic resources in Corvallis on Aug 8. Students can consult the Academic Success Center and other university resources offered both on-campus and online for needs related to studying, time management, tutoring, and career path.
Marinated Thoughts: What to do when considering changing majors
Defensive line coach Ilaisa Tuiaki is interviewed by the media after Fall Camp at Oregon State University’s Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon, August 8.
The Superstitious Statistician: Beaver Fall Camp updates
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: Students United for Palestinian Rights issue demands for OSU to divest from Israel
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: OSU administration shares statement for cancellation of FlatTail Festival
Letter from the Editor: Read-aloud narrations of stories start with this issue
Letter from the Editor: Read-aloud narrations of stories start with this issue
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: OSU should explore sustainable food packaging
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: How OSU students can mitigate climate change
Letter from the editor: The Barometer’s new look
Ice Cream Adventure
Ice Cream Adventure
Summer is Around the Corner
Summer is Around the Corner
Weather
Weather
Mossy Wet Rock Episode 17
Mossy Wet Rock Episode 17
Frog World: The Beetle
Frog World: The Beetle
Ham Creek: Gym
Ham Creek: Gym
January Twisted Sudoku
January Twisted Sudoku
January Intimidating Square
January Intimidating Square
November Interpreter
November Interpreter
November Chess Puzzle
November Chess Puzzle
October Puzzle
October Puzzle
September Sudoku (Hard)
September Sudoku (Hard)
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