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Class of 2025 Oregon State University graduate Benjamin Adams flies an American flag while wearing his commencement garb at the #NoKings protest in downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. The #NoKings protest happened to fall on the same day as OSU commencement, and multiple graduates could be seen at the protest in their caps and gowns.
OSU joins lawsuit against Trump administration
Protesters fly American flags and hold signs during the #NoKings protest in downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. The #NoKings protest is a nationwide movement that has been making efforts to fight for democracy in the United States.
Corvallis’ #NoKings Protest: A Photo Essay
Benny the Beaver gives Oregon State University master's student a fist bump in Reser Stadium on June 14, 2025.
‘We did the dam thing:’ 156th Commencement honors class of 2025
At the time that this picture was taken, the Coalition of Graduate Employees circles the Kerr Administration building as a bargaining session between CGE and OSU occurs on Dec. 6. The two parties came to tentative agreement Friday.
‘We fought hard and we fought fair’ states graduate picket line outside of Kerr
An OSU grad student walks into the newest residence hall on SW Madison Ave, on May 13. As the summer nears, UHDS begins to prep for next year's incoming students.
Amid continued enrollment surge, UHDS works to accommodate incoming class in residence halls
Clara Schmidt, a senior in food science, hosts her weekly talk show The Cheese Scale on KBVR 88.7 FM, on Sunday Jan. 26. Schmidt is the Assistant Station Manager of the station, which will be running for its 60th year in 2025.
60 Years of KBVR-FM: Celebrating OSU’s Voice on the Airwaves
Protesters fly American flags and hold signs during the #NoKings protest in downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. The #NoKings protest is a nationwide movement that has been making efforts to fight for democracy in the United States.
Corvallis’ #NoKings Protest: A Photo Essay
On May 28, 2025, the inside of Peak Sports is seen on NW 2nd Street in downtown Corvallis. The pictures shows a variety of bike helmets and other apparel which are just a few that Peak Sports offers in the shop.
Following up with Peak Sports: How have tariffs affected the Corvallis business?
Red, White & Blue Riverfront Festival: Corvallis community to ring in the 4th together
Red, White & Blue Riverfront Festival: Corvallis community to ring in the 4th together
Swimmers dive into the Osborn Aquatic Center pool to race. The center was closed October 2024 due to roof corrosion.
Osborn Aquatics Center partly reopened, funding efforts for roof repairs ongoing
Corvallis in the summer: What stays when students go?
Corvallis in the summer: What stays when students go?
A graduate high-fives Benny the Beaver in Reser Stadium at the 155th Commencement ceremony on June 15, 2024 in Corvallis, Oregon. This year's commencement is set to take place on June 14th in Reser Stadium.
Corvallis braces for Commencement day
Infielder Aiva Arquette (13) celebreates scoring the first run in Oregon State's game against Florida State in the NCAA Super Regional in Goss Stadium on June 7.
Louisville’s sluggers bounce OSU from MCWS
Right-handed pitcher AJ Hutcheson (32) looking at a teammate on the field on May 30 as OSU faces Saint Mary's College.
Beavers head home after Omaha loss
Oregon State Baseball fans cheer on the Beavers in their game against Florida State in the NCAA Super Regional in Goss Stadium on June 7.
Frequently asked questions about the baseball College World Series
The Oregon State Baseball team celebrate their win over Florida State with their fans. The Beavers beat the Seminoles 5-4 at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on June 6, 2025.
Beavers on the biggest stage
OSU INF Trent Caraway (44) hypes up the crowd after an electric 1st inning. Oregon State beat Florida State 14-10 at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on June 8, 2025.
Dam straight to Omaha
OSU players AJ Hutcheson, Canon Reeder, and Trent Caraway (left to right) hold the NCAA Super Regionals trophy after their victory. Oregon State beat Florida State 14-10 at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on June 8, 2025.
Corvallis Super Regionals: Photo Gallery
Infielder Aiva Arquette (13) celebreates scoring the first run in Oregon State's game against Florida State in the NCAA Super Regional in Goss Stadium on June 7.
Louisville’s sluggers bounce OSU from MCWS
Right-handed pitcher AJ Hutcheson (32) looking at a teammate on the field on May 30 as OSU faces Saint Mary's College.
Beavers head home after Omaha loss
Oregon State Baseball fans cheer on the Beavers in their game against Florida State in the NCAA Super Regional in Goss Stadium on June 7.
Frequently asked questions about the baseball College World Series
The Oregon State Baseball team celebrate their win over Florida State with their fans. The Beavers beat the Seminoles 5-4 at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on June 6, 2025.
Beavers on the biggest stage
OSU INF Trent Caraway (44) hypes up the crowd after an electric 1st inning. Oregon State beat Florida State 14-10 at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on June 8, 2025.
Dam straight to Omaha
OSU players AJ Hutcheson, Canon Reeder, and Trent Caraway (left to right) hold the NCAA Super Regionals trophy after their victory. Oregon State beat Florida State 14-10 at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on June 8, 2025.
Corvallis Super Regionals: Photo Gallery
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
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Rivalry game ends with Beaver loss at home
Beavers fall to Scarlet Knights in home opener
Beavers fall to Scarlet Knights in home opener
Guard AJ Marotte (#11) clutches the ball while scanning the court for an open teammate to pass to in Gill Coliseum on Feb 20, 2025. Marotte is finishing up her 4th year on the OSU women’s basketball team.
Marotte ends four-year career at Oregon State
Returning Beaver competes against WNBA teams
Returning Beaver competes against WNBA teams
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
Service returns, Beavers roll past Portland State in Spring showdown
Service returns, Beavers roll past Portland State in Spring showdown
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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
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
Junior OF Canon Reeder is fired up as he rounds the bases following a grand slam in the 3rd inning against Long Beach State at Goss Stadium on May 16, 2025. Reeder’s homer helped the Beavers get off to an 8-0 lead against the Dirtbags after a scoring onslaught in the 3rd inning.
Inside scoop for regionals
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
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
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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
Junior OF Canon Reeder is fired up as he rounds the bases following a grand slam in the 3rd inning against Long Beach State at Goss Stadium on May 16, 2025. Reeder’s homer helped the Beavers get off to an 8-0 lead against the Dirtbags after a scoring onslaught in the 3rd inning.
Inside scoop for regionals
Sophomore left-handed pitcher Ethan Kleinschmit (24) winds up to pitch to Grand Canyon University’s batter in Goss Stadium on March 16, 2025. Oregon State beat Long Beach State 13-0 on May 17, 2025.
Kleinschmit strikes again, OSU wins on senior day
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
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
Junior OF Canon Reeder is fired up as he rounds the bases following a grand slam in the 3rd inning against Long Beach State at Goss Stadium on May 16, 2025. Reeder’s homer helped the Beavers get off to an 8-0 lead against the Dirtbags after a scoring onslaught in the 3rd inning.
Inside scoop for regionals
Sophomore left-handed pitcher Ethan Kleinschmit (24) winds up to pitch to Grand Canyon University’s batter in Goss Stadium on March 16, 2025. Oregon State beat Long Beach State 13-0 on May 17, 2025.
Kleinschmit strikes again, OSU wins on senior day
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?
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
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Letter to the Editor: OSU should explore sustainable food packaging
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
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
November Chess Puzzle
November Chess Puzzle
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Andrew Oswalt, an OSU Ph.D. candidate, in court during the first day of his criminal trial. He would later be found guilty on all counts, including three felony hate crime charges.