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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?

Photos from Oregon Digital

Baro Look Back: Impactful figures from OSU history

The Coalition of Graduate Employees strikes on Tuesday, Nov. 12, after negotiations with Oregon State University did not meet expectations.

CGE, OSU negotiations at standstill

Corvallis residents Pattie Von (left) and Loretta Brenner (right) and another community member gain
access to Margaret Atwood’s online lecture on their phones after the event was cancelled in person at
LaSells Stewart Center in Corvallis, OR, on November 19, 2024.

Margaret Atwood event moved online

Senate passes fiscal reforms under new bill

OSU to celebrate Trans Awareness Week

OSU to celebrate Trans Awareness Week

OSU to welcome award-winning, bestselling author Margaret Atwood

OSU to welcome award-winning, bestselling author Margaret Atwood

Strikers stand outside of Benton County Courthouse in Corvallis, Nov. 14.

Benton County worker strike ends after six days

Strikers stand outside of Benton County Courthouse Wednesday morning.

Benton County workers strike for fair wages, workplace safety

Corvallis City Manager Mark Shepard, stands outside of his office at the city hall in downtown Corvallis Nov. 1, 2024.

‘An honor’: Corvallis City Manager chosen to serve on League of Oregon Cities Board

Elle Stephenson, Angel Black, Eva Israelsen and Aspen McCallum smile and pose on the marble steps of Oregon State University's Memorial Union in Corvallis, Oregon, Oct. 24, 2024.

OSU studio arts students put community at heart of artistry

Wild & Scenic Film Festival to visit Corvallis

Wild & Scenic Film Festival to visit Corvallis

On Nov 4, 2024, traffic is seen on NW Van Buren Avenue due to the construction of the Willamette Bridge

ODOT gives update on bridge construction

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

Oregon State’s Michael Rataj (12) 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.

Beavers defeated in night of rivalry and records

Contributed by Oregon State Athletics

New Goss Stadium hitting facility opens ahead of 2025 season

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

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

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

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

Fireworks are seen concluding the game between the Corvallis Knights and the Bend Elks at Goss Stadium, Coleman Field in Corvallis on Aug 3, 2024. The Corvallis Knights won against the Bend Elks 8-1.

Knights or diamond thieves?

Thomas Ferroggiaro runs home and scores against the Portland Pickles at Goss Stadium in Corvallis OR on July 27 2024.

Knights sour the Sweets with shutout win

Sean Wiese throws a pitch against the Portland Pickles at Goss Stadium in Corvallis OR on July 27 2024.

Knight escape Pickles, aim for series sweep

Wide Receiver Zachary Card (12) takes a knee before kickoff against San Jose State
University at Reser Stadium on Nov 9, 2024.

Beavers spiral after Air Force loss

Young OSU football fans show their Beaver spirit at the OSU versus San Jose State University football game at Reser Stadium on Nov 9, 2024

Oregon State football prepares for road battle against Air Force

Running Back Anthony Hankerson (0) dodges San Jose State University’s defense at Reser Stadium on Nov 9, 2024.

Beavers struggles continue at the hands of San Jose State

The OSU Beavers watch and cheer on their teammates in OSU’s game against Purdue in Reser Stadium on Sept 21 in Corvallis.

Oregon State Beavers prepare to face off against San Jose State

The Oregon State Spirit Squad fires up the crowd in the homestretch of the game. Oct 19, 2024

Quantifying Beavers football’s home field advantage

Fernando Mendoza and Jadyn Ott at Cal's game against UC Davis at California Memorial Stadium on Aug. 31.

Q&A with the Daily Californian deputy sports editor Emmanuel Macedo

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

Jade Carey gives a thank you speech in front of Reser Stadium in Corvallis OR on Aug 7 2024.

Gold for Jade: Olympian Jade Carey returns to OSU with gymnastics gold

Jade Carey competes bars at the Oregon State University v. Brown gymnastics meet at Gill Coliseum on January 21st, 2024. She scored a 9.875.

Oregon State gymnast goes for gold in upcoming Olympic Games

Beaver Women’s Gymnastics team runs up to congratulate fellow Beaver gymnast on March 1 at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon.

Oregon State gymnastics season ends with flips, turns

Oregon State University gymnast and Senior Ariana Young celebrates after completing her floor routine in a meet against the University of Washington on Friday in her final meet at Gill Coliseum.

Gym Beavs prepare for 49th regional competition

Oregon State University gymnast and Senior Ariana Young celebrates after completing her floor routine in a meet against the University of Washington on Friday in her final meet at Gill Coliseum.

Gymnastics vs Washington Photo Gallery

Oregon State’s Michael Rataj (12) 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.

Beavers defeated in night of rivalry and records

Josiah Lake II puts an emphasis on his slam dunk against Western Oregon University at Gill Coliseum on Nov 12 2024.

Oregon State men’s basketball blowout win over Western Oregon

Joth Ricci, CEO of The System, poses for a photo in Gill Auditorium in Corvallis on Oct 28, 2024.

The man behind a $3 million gift: Former Dutch Bros Coffee CEO, Beaver alum donates to OSU basketball

Forward Michael Rataj goes up for a basket against the Montana State Billings Yellow Jackets on October 26.

Different Beavers team, same court

The Beaver bench celebrates a 3-pointer in a decisive win against Weber State in Gill Coliseum on Nov 8, 2024.

Revamped Beavers reach 2-0

Beaver guard Damarco Minor (0) lets it fly from the corner against Utah Tech in Gill Coliseum on Nov 4, 2024

The Beavers take off running to begin the season

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

Midifelder, Pere Belmonte (#8) gets the ball before San Francisco opponent in a home game at Paul Lorenzo Field on Nov 3, 2024

Beavers held to dramatic draw

OSU Men's Soccer players celebrate the first goal at the Beavs vs Lions home game Oct. 30 2024.

Hat trick hero, Solans stars in Beavers bounce-back win

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

Home court advantage shows as Beavers win Gill opener

Home court advantage shows as Beavers win Gill opener

Joth Ricci, CEO of The System, poses for a photo in Gill Auditorium in Corvallis on Oct 28, 2024.

The man behind a $3 million gift: Former Dutch Bros Coffee CEO, Beaver alum donates to OSU basketball

AJ Marotte (#11) of the OSU WBB team shoots a layup with ease against the Cal Bears in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on March 2.

Women’s Beavers basketball set to return

AJ Marotte (#11) of the OSU WBB team shoots a layup with ease against the Cal Bears in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on March 2.

Women’s Beavers Basketball triumph in scrimmage

Graphic courtesy of Pac-12 Conference.

A new era for Pac-12, Gonzaga brings basketball success

Head coach Scott Rueck speaks to the team during a timeout in OSU’s game against University of Southern California in Gill Coliseum on February 18, 2024.

Beaver basketball lets go of key players in transfer portal

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

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

Cleveland Belton wins his match against his Cal Poly opponent Abe Hinrichsen at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Jan. 19.

Oregon State wrestling takes down Cal Poly in comeback win

Travis Wittlake Jr. grapples with Penn State wrestler in Gill Coliseum on Jan. 5, 2024.

OSU wrestler Travis Wittlake Jr. seriously injured in off-mat accident

Rhoden reminisces about his first year at OSU

Rhoden reminisces about his first year at OSU

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

The Oregon State Beavers come together after winning a rally against Santa Clara University on October 10 in Gil Coliseum.

Broncos stumble Beavers

Oregon State's Alexis Rodriguez #23 celebrates with her teammates on the court after winning a point against Pepperdine at Gill Coliseum on September 26, 2024.

Waves break the DAM

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

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

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

November Interpreter

November Interpreter

November Chess Puzzle

November Chess Puzzle

General Opinion Graphic

Oregon leans blue, but how blue is it really?

The Oregon State Spirit Squad fires up the crowd in the homestretch of the game. Oct 19, 2024

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.

Corvallis thrift stores work to remain affordable

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 Oregon State Spirit Squad fires up the crowd in the homestretch of the game. Oct 19, 2024

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.

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.

Beaver Fall Camp updates: Tuiaki talks technique

Illustration by H Beck

Should history, philosophy and religion classes require more?

Luka Vincic celebrates a first down in a game against the UW Huskies on Nov 18, 2023 over a graphic depicting the 2024 football season and column predictions.

The Superstitious Statistician: Season prediction

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

Mossy Wet Rock Episode 17

Mossy Wet Rock Episode 17

Frog World: The Beetle

Frog World: The Beetle

November Interpreter

November Interpreter

November Chess Puzzle

November Chess Puzzle

September Sudoku (Hard)

September Sudoku (Hard)

September Sudoku (Easy)

September Sudoku (Easy)

August Sudoku (Hard)

August Sudoku (Hard)

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