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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
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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?
Protestors stand inside a public Associated Students of Oregon State University meeting with administrators on Tuesday. This meeting is the first step in the reform process that began with the pause of ASOSU on Feb. 28.
Protests, concerns, calls for reform dominate ASOSU advisor meeting
General Opinion Graphic
Statement regarding recent events related to ASOSU
‘Work groups’ set to help rebuild ASOSU
‘Work groups’ set to help rebuild ASOSU
Ocean career fair sets sail for MU
Ocean career fair sets sail for MU
An out of stock sign details the near complete absence of eggs at the First Alternative Co-op North Store in Corvallis, OR, on February 9, 2025. The liquid egg whites depicted in the bottom was effectively the only source of just eggs in this store.
Experts weigh in on bird flu in Oregon
Members of the Oregon State University Board of Trustees during a meeting on Friday, Oct. 20 2023, in the Memorial Union Horizons Room.
OSU Board of Trustees approves tuition increase recommendations
Hundreds of protesters line Fourth St. March 8 in front of the Benton County Courthouse. Protesters gathered in advocacy for women's rights, Palestinian solidarity, LGBTQ+ rights, and dissatisfaction with the federal government.
Broad turnout at Corvallis protest cultivates community among attendees
A cart of supplies adorned with signs brought by protester Cheryl Gault sits outside the Benton County Courthouse March 7. Protesters gathered outside the courthouse Friday in opposition to federal cuts to scientific research funding.
Corvallis citizens protest funding cuts to scientific research
Peaceful protest set for International Women’s Day
Peaceful protest set for International Women’s Day
Majestic Theater to put on gender-diverse production of Amadeus
Majestic Theater to put on gender-diverse production of Amadeus
People gather in front of the Benton County Courthouse to protest President Trump and special government employee Elon Musk on Presidents Day. An estimated number of over 250 community members participated.
Trump administration order targets international students
OSU students Reegan Dejong (left) and Jakob Peterson begin to play a new game at Guardian Games on Madison Ave on Feb 5, 2025. Guardian Games offers a space for people of all ages to play classic games, or find a new one.
Local game stores welcome new players with open arms
The dangers of power abuse in collegiate athletics
The dangers of power abuse in collegiate athletics
Beavers fall to Scarlet Knights in home opener
Beavers fall to Scarlet Knights in home opener
OSU pitcher Ethan Kleinschmit delivers a pitch against Grand Canyon University boosting them to 3-1 win at Goss Stadium on March 16, 2025.
There’s no place like home, OSU with ninth win at Goss
OSU INF Trent Caraway (44) celebrates with teammates at home plate after hitting a 2 run homerun. The Beavers took down GCU 6-4 at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on March 14, 2025.
Beavers leap over Antelopes, move to 13-3
Junior infielder Jacob Krieg (right) celebrates his home run with his fellow Beavers at the home plate on March 12, at Goss Stadium in Corvallis. The Beavers continued their home winning streak in the second game of the two-part series against Washington State University.
OSU narrowly edges out WSU, continuing their home win streak
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.
Spring football practice: Photo Gallery
OSU pitcher Ethan Kleinschmit delivers a pitch against Grand Canyon University boosting them to 3-1 win at Goss Stadium on March 16, 2025.
There’s no place like home, OSU with ninth win at Goss
OSU INF Trent Caraway (44) celebrates with teammates at home plate after hitting a 2 run homerun. The Beavers took down GCU 6-4 at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on March 14, 2025.
Beavers leap over Antelopes, move to 13-3
Junior infielder Jacob Krieg (right) celebrates his home run with his fellow Beavers at the home plate on March 12, at Goss Stadium in Corvallis. The Beavers continued their home winning streak in the second game of the two-part series against Washington State University.
OSU narrowly edges out WSU, continuing their home win streak
OSU Catcher Wilson Weber (18) celebrates with his teamates at home plate after his 3 run homerun in the 4th inning. The Beavers defeated the Cougars 15-1 at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on March 11, 2025.
Beavers’ explosive fourth inning fuels fourth home game win
Junior OF Dallas Macias (center) celebrates his home run in the 8th inning during game 3 against San Diego in Goss Stadium on March 9, 2025. Macias’ home run was the only one in the game from either team, and was a 3-run swing that helped the Beavers finish the series strong.
Beavers bring the cavalry to finish San Diego
OSU baseball team members set up for a play in Goss Stadium at Coleman Field Sat. March 8. The Beavs took home the win against San Diego 2-0.
Beavers tame Toreros with Talt’s walk-off homer
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.
Spring football practice: Photo Gallery
Oregon State fans pose for a picture at this year’s home football game against the Oregon Ducks at Reser Stadium on September 14, 2024. Fans are excited to see former Beavers in pro leagues.
Oregon State, table for one
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
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
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
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’s Demarco Minor (0) looks to pass as the Beavers take on the San Francisco Dons in a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis.
Bittersweet send-off: OSU battles down to the wire
The 5 on the floor for the Beavers come together to strategize in the second half against Washington State in Gill Coliseum on Feb 6, 2025. The Beavers hosted and defeated Pacific on Feb 15, 2025.
Beavers succeed on upping defense against Pacific
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
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
Beavers fall to Scarlet Knights in home opener
Beavers fall to Scarlet Knights in home opener
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
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
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
Guard Catarina Ferreira (30) scans the court to pass the ball in Gill Coliseum on Jan. 9, 2025.
The march to March
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
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.
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
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 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
February Secret Sudoku
February Secret Sudoku
February Buzzle
February Buzzle
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
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
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
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
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: How OSU students can mitigate climate change
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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