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Student’s death leaves OSU “deeply saddened”

Memoriam to honor legacies of OSU community members who have passed

Memoriam to honor legacies of OSU community members who have passed

Annual Ettihad Cultural Festival celebrates community and showcases student heritage

United academics of Oregon State University poses for a photo during a demonstration at the March 14 Board of trustees meeting. The faculty union won their bargaining on April 23 to boost benefits for faculty at OSU.

OSU faculty union takes win in negotiations

A handwritten sign advertises the arrival of strawberry season at Oso Honey Farm's tent at the Corvallis Farmer's Market on April 26.

Fresh food on a budget

Student Firefighters Woody Holmgren, Danielle Melcher, Ryan Walker, and Ceiba Cumming hike up a hill to perform maintenance on a trail on March 18, 2024. Public lands in Oregon such as this are in a sort of limbo amongst federal legislation changes.

Professors uncertain about Oregon public lands amid federal changes

Contributed by the Corvallis Majestic Theater

My Fair Lady takes the stage

A climber participates in a previous Rally in the Valley competition at the Valley Rock Gym in Corvallis. This year's competition takes place May 17. Photo contributed by Valley Rock Gym.

Calling all climbers: upcoming Rally in the Valley bouldering competition to take place

Justin Soares stands through the sunroof of his Volkswagen bus outside the Benton County Courthouse May 1. Soares' bus is a common sight at Corvallis protests.

Multiple protests land at Benton County Courthouse

A Corvallis resident walks along damaged pavement along NW 4th Street in Downtown Corvallis on April 20, highlighting concerns raised in the OSU Safe Streets and Roads for All Project. The project works to bring attention to areas students and residents have flagged as unsafe for walking or biking as part of the SS4A feedback initiative.

Road safety improvement initiative calls for public comments

Whiteside Theater is one of Corvallis' OR iconic stops on the history walk.

‘Not your grandmother’s history tour’

A handwritten sign advertises the arrival of strawberry season at Oso Honey Farm's tent at the Corvallis Farmer's Market on April 26.

Fresh food on a budget

Oregon State softball player Ellie Garcia pitches in a game against the University of Arizona at Kelly field on Friday. Garcia played a crucial role in the Beavers five runs on their loss to Santa Clara on May 10, 2025.

Santa Clara stuns Oregon State on Senior Day

OSU QB Maalik Murphy (6) throws to one of his wide recievers down field. The Beavers showed some good skills during their spring game at Reeser Stadium in Corvallis on April 19, 2025.

Orange cashes in: NIL changes game at OSU

Wide Receiver Jeremiah Noga (#18) gets into position during Oregon State University Football’s spring practice on March 11 in Corvallis.

Transfer portal closes with reshaped rosters

Head coach Tanya Chaplin debriefs with the OSU gymnastics team after the uneven bars routines at the triple meet against Washington and Alaska in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 10, 2025.

Carey departs, gymnastics faces new chapter

Oregon hitter rounds the bases after a first inning home run at Goss Stadium on April 29, 2025. The Beavers were able to respond to Oregon’s scoring early, but would end up falling short to the Ducks in the later innings

There’s no place like home field

Junior INF Jacob Krieg rounds third and is waved home against Oregon at Goss
Stadium on April 29, 2025. The Beavers were able to stay ahead of Oregon’s scoring in the early innings, but could not find answers later in the game.

Rivalry matchup to the wire, OSU loses 8-4

Oregon hitter rounds the bases after a first inning home run at Goss Stadium on April 29, 2025. The Beavers were able to respond to Oregon’s scoring early, but would end up falling short to the Ducks in the later innings

There’s no place like home field

Junior INF Jacob Krieg rounds third and is waved home against Oregon at Goss
Stadium on April 29, 2025. The Beavers were able to stay ahead of Oregon’s scoring in the early innings, but could not find answers later in the game.

Rivalry matchup to the wire, OSU loses 8-4

Junior outfielder Gavin Turley (1) waits to make his run back to homebase in Gill
Coliseum on March 16, 2025. The Beaver Baseball team proceeded to take the win 3 to 1 against Grand Canyon. Turley went two for three and secured three RBI in the Beaver win against Gonzaga on April 22.

The Beavers broke the scoreboard…literally

Junior outfielder Easton Talt (6) holds the bat in anticipation for the upcoming pitch from Grand Canyon University on March 16, 2025. The Beaver Baseball team proceeded to take the win 3 to 1 against Grand Canyon. Talt recently walked it off against Gonzaga with a 4-3 victory at Goss Stadium on April 21, 2025.

A walk-off win lifts Beavs to 11th straight

Junior infielder Aiva Arquette (13) throws the ball to first base as Washington State slides into second base on March 12, at Goss Stadium in Corvallis. Arquette was the offensive leader against Portland.

Arquette anchors the offense amid huge day

OSU INF AJ Singer (7) makes contact for a base hit in the bottom of the 6th inning. The Beavers beat GCU 6-4 at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on March 14, 2025.

Shortstop to second

OSU QB Maalik Murphy (6) throws to one of his wide recievers down field. The Beavers showed some good skills during their spring game at Reeser Stadium in Corvallis on April 19, 2025.

Orange cashes in: NIL changes game at OSU

Wide Receiver Jeremiah Noga (#18) gets into position during Oregon State University Football’s spring practice on March 11 in Corvallis.

Transfer portal closes with reshaped rosters

Oregon State wide receiver Jeremiah Noga catches a touchdown pass from quarterback DJ Uiagalelei. Noga caught his first touchdown pass of the season and of his Oregon State career. Noga was one of three players to catch receiving touchdowns in Oregon State's dominant 42-17 win over the San Jose State Spartans. Noga entered the transfer portal on April 25, 2025.

Who’s in, Who’s out?

OSU QB Maalik Murphy (6) throws to one of his wide recievers down field. The Beavers showed some good skills during their spring game at Reeser Stadium in Corvallis on April 19, 2025.

Murphy makes spring debut, defense dominates

OSU QB Maalik Murphy (6) gets ready to have the ball snapped to him for drills. The Beavers worked hard during their Tuesday morning practice on March 11, 2025 at Prothro Field in Corvallis.

QB1 touches down in Corvallis

Beaver football running intense ball security drills during their Tuesday morning practice on March 11, 2025. The Beavers are getting ready at Prothro Field in Corvallis.

Football staff gains new hires, coaching additions

Head coach Tanya Chaplin debriefs with the OSU gymnastics team after the uneven bars routines at the triple meet against Washington and Alaska in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 10, 2025.

Carey departs, gymnastics faces new chapter

Sophomore Sophia Esposito performs her floor routine at the triple meet against Washington and Alaska in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 10, 2025. Esposito secured the highest score on floor for the Beavers this meet with a 9.950

GymBeavs headed to NCAA regional in Tuscaloosa

Senior and two-time Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey performs her balance beam routine at the triple meet against Washington and Alaska in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 10, 2025. Carey secured the highest score on beam for the Beavers this meet with a 9.900.

Celebrating OSU women’s athletes past to present

Senior Kaitlin Garcia celebrates after landing on vault, scoring a 9.900 at the triple meet against Washington and Alaska in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 10, 2025. Garcia secured the highest score on vault for the Beavers this meet

Beavers post season high in tri-meet victory over Huskies and Seawolves

Jade Carey does her final pass of her floor routine on Feb 7, 2025 in Gill Coliseum. She finished off the night in a meet against UC Davis and Alaska.

Beavers do flips over tri meet against Alaska and UC Davis

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

Wide Receiver Jeremiah Noga (#18) gets into position during Oregon State University Football’s spring practice on March 11 in Corvallis.

Transfer portal closes with reshaped rosters

Oregon State’s Michael Rataj (12) shoots as the Beavers take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs in a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis. Rataj entered the transfer portal.

Oregon State men’s basketball players enter transfer portal

OSU gears up for Vegas

OSU gears up for Vegas

Graphic by OMN Creative team. Photo by Kiarra Ruff.

World-class hoops

Graphic made by OMN Creative team. Photo by Landon Marks.

Power after injury

Junior guard Nate Kingz reacts emotionally to a foul committed by a Washington State player in Gill Coliseum on Feb 6, 2025. The Beavers capitalized on the foul trouble that Washington State was in by sinking 30 of their 38 free throw attempts.

OSU basketball players get named to all-conference teams

Oregon State University player receives the ball from a teammate as an opposing
Portland player comes after on Paul Lorenz Field. The Beaver Men’s soccer team proceeded to lose the win against University of Portland 2 to 3 on April 19 2025. Oregon State recently beat Southern Oregon 3-1 at Paul Lorenz Field on April 25, 2025.

Cortijo and Meneses seal the deal over the Raiders

OSU Men’s soccer player, Pere Belmonte, does a backflip to celebrate after his game-winning goal during a game against UC Irvine on August 22.
Beavers men's soccer players are excited for the upcoming season.

Brookins brings stability amidst major change

OSU men's soccer players celebrate the first goal at the Beavs vs Lions home game Oct. 30 2024. Jarred Brookins was announced as the Beavers new head coach.

Beavers name familiar face as new head coach

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

Oregon State softball player Ellie Garcia pitches in a game against the University of Arizona at Kelly field on Friday. Garcia played a crucial role in the Beavers five runs on their loss to Santa Clara on May 10, 2025.

Santa Clara stuns Oregon State on Senior Day

Oregon State Softball players prepare for a hit from opposing team, Saint Mary's at their second game Saturday April 26. The Beavs lost with a final score of 4-6 making that the second loss of the day.

OSU falls to Saint Mary’s, swept by Gaels

On April 14, 2025, the team huddles in a circle in a home game against Montana at Kelly Field. The OSU Softball team brought the heat with the score ending 7-0. The Beaver softball team regroups a loss to the Ducks on April 16.

Beavers let the win fly against the Ducks

On April 14, 2025, Logan Hulon pitches in the third inning in a home game against Montana at Kelly Field. OSO had an amazing game winning 7-0 on this Monday morning.

OSU bests Grizzlies, 7-0 win

Rivalry game ends with Beaver loss at home

Beavers fall to Scarlet Knights in home opener

Beavers fall to Scarlet Knights in home opener

Kennedie Shuler searches for a teammate to pass to during the Oregon State Women's basket ball game vs Saint Mary's College in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR on February 1, 2025. Shuler returns to the Beavers next season.

Beavers roster begins to fill

Graphic made by Jack Schuler.

Women’s Basketball fights against all odds

The OSU women's team huddle in a circle during a game against Washington on Jan 27, 2025 in Gill Coliseum. They put up a tough fight, but in the end Washington took the lead in a close home game. OSU fell to Gonzaga 66-62 on Feb. 13.

Oregon State sees a first-round exit against North Carolina

Catarina Ferreira (30) goes in for the freethrow shot in the game against the University of Portland on Jan 18th, 2025.

Oregon State wins it all in the WCC

Point Guard Kennedie Shuler (1) running past her defender against Gonzaga at Gill Coliseum on Feb 13.

OSU overcomes Gonzaga, heads to WCC finals

Beavs conquer quarterfinals with last-second win

Beavs conquer quarterfinals with last-second win

Beavers defeat Oregon Tech in spring opener

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

Nash Singleton throws his opponent to the ground during the Pac-12 Wrestling Championship at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Sunday.

Oregon State wrestling snags three Pac-12 titles

Senior Trey Munoz, gets into position at the afternoon wrestling match in Gill Coliseum Feb. 23. The Beavs took home the win against North Carolina with a score of 22-1

Beavers seal the trifecta over North Carolina

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

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

OSU QB Maalik Murphy (6) throws to one of his wide recievers down field. The Beavers showed some good skills during their spring game at Reeser Stadium in Corvallis on April 19, 2025.

Orange cashes in: NIL changes game at OSU

Oregon hitter rounds the bases after a first inning home run at Goss Stadium on April 29, 2025. The Beavers were able to respond to Oregon’s scoring early, but would end up falling short to the Ducks in the later innings

There’s no place like home field

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 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

General Opinion Graphic

Letter to the Editor: Support international students and faculty

General Opinion Graphic

Revisiting Title IX: OSU needs fairness for accused, support for survivors

The dangers of power abuse in collegiate athletics

The dangers of power abuse in collegiate athletics

General Opinion Graphic

Statement regarding recent events related to ASOSU

Newspaper clipping from February 25, 1970 in the Daily Barometer showing an article written by Bob Allen, past Barometer Editor. This article was written to spotlight both the student body’s lack of participation with student government at the time in conjunction with their class representatives response. [It’s important to note ASOSU was not structured identically to today’s standards, likely having a president on behalf of each class work together as one entity as opposed to one president representing all classes.]

Reading between the Vines: ASOSU parallels past, strays from integrity

Drink spiking and underreported sexual assault: A look into gender discrepancies

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

General Opinion Graphic

Revisiting Title IX: OSU needs fairness for accused, support for survivors

Newspaper clipping from February 25, 1970 in the Daily Barometer showing an article written by Bob Allen, past Barometer Editor. This article was written to spotlight both the student body’s lack of participation with student government at the time in conjunction with their class representatives response. [It’s important to note ASOSU was not structured identically to today’s standards, likely having a president on behalf of each class work together as one entity as opposed to one president representing all classes.]

Reading between the Vines: ASOSU parallels past, strays from integrity

Drink spiking and underreported sexual assault: A look into gender discrepancies

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

General Opinion Graphic

Letter to the Editor: Support international students and faculty

General Opinion Graphic

Statement regarding recent events related to ASOSU

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

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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

February Secret Sudoku

February Secret Sudoku

February Buzzle

February Buzzle

January Twisted Sudoku

January Twisted Sudoku

January Intimidating Square

January Intimidating Square

November Interpreter

November Interpreter

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November Chess Puzzle

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