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As of the day this picture was taken, Shanon Anderson, the chief of police and associate vice president for public safety, and Cedar, the wellness dog for the Oregon State University Corvallis, Ore. campus, pose together outside the campus dispatch center on April 6. According to Anderson, the OSU police department can provide medical assistance until their partners from the Corvallis Fire Department arrive.

Campus police chief remains on leave

Max Loew, Campus Editor
December 17, 2024

Editors note: This story has been updated to include a statement from James Yon and correct the name of Linn County Sherrif's Office No new information has been provided following Friday's decision...

As of the day this photo was taken, Shanon Anderson, the chief of police and associate vice president for public safety, stands in font of a OSU police car outside the campus dipatch center on April 6. The Campus Dispatch Center on the OSU campus focuses strictly on the safety of the OSU community.

Campus police chief placed on paid leave

Max Loew, Campus Editor
December 12, 2024

On Wednesday, Oregon State University’s Public Safety Chief of Police, Shanon Anderson, was placed on paid leave until further notice. In an email, Rob Odom, the vice president for university relations...

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.

CGE ratifies wage agreement

Kip Franich, Reporter
December 10, 2024

The Coalition of Graduate Employees had two days to vote on whether to accept the tentative agreement made with Oregon State University representatives on Friday; the vote passed Monday with 93% of union...

Co-chairs of Rootstock Madison Dudley (left) and Jessica Fitzmorris stand in front of two "Firs for Food Security" auction tress at the College of Forestry Holiday Craft and Art Fair in Peavy Hall on Dec. 6, 2024.

OSU smells like holiday spirit

Andres Bedoya-Bunch, Reporter
December 7, 2024

During the week before finals, Oregon State University hosts various winter events.  These include the Holiday Marketplace, held from 10 AM to 5:30 PM in the Memorial Union Ballroom, and the College...

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

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 20, 2024

The mediation between Oregon State University and the Coalition of Graduate Employees over increased salaries for graduate employees on Monday ended at an impasse, with neither side willing to budge. According...

Students to showcase cultural dishes

Students to showcase cultural dishes

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 15, 2024

Oregon State University is set to host the second annual Global Culinary Heritage Celebration as part of its upcoming International Education Week in order to “cultivate a greater appreciation of food...

Paws to De-Stress to bring therapy dogs to MU

Paws to De-Stress to bring therapy dogs to MU

Wes Flow, Senior Reporter
November 15, 2024

Biology, chemistry and physics are all labs that you may expect to see on campus.  If you’re in the Memorial Union in the next few weeks, however, you may encounter a very different kind of lab at...

Global opportunities abound during International Education Week

Global opportunities abound during International Education Week

Kelbey Hilliard, Reporter
November 14, 2024

Globally engaged students and faculty should keep an eye out for International Education Week. From Nov. 18-22, there will be a wide variety of opportunities and events to celebrate the impact that international...

Front View Shot of the Pride Center

Pride Center completes renovations: “a space for students to enjoy and feel accepted”

Taina Landuren, DEI beat reporter
November 13, 2024

After two long years of renovation, the Pride Center building was finally able to reopen its doors during the first week of the 2024 fall term.  During the time of the renovation, the center had been...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees commenced a strike on Tuesday after negotiations with the university did not meet their expectations.

CGE commences first union strike at Oregon State University

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 12, 2024

Negotiations between Oregon State University and the Coalition of Graduate Employees over Veterans Day weekend officially came to a standstill, prompting CGE to stage a walkout Tuesday morning.  Through...

Dixon Recreation Center expands inclusivity with Empower Hours, Affinity Climb Nights

Dixon Recreation Center expands inclusivity with Empower Hours, Affinity Climb Nights

Kelbey Hilliard, Reporter
November 12, 2024

In recent years, Dixon Recreation Center has launched multiple initiatives to make it a more welcoming place for students. Dixon hosts Empower Hours every Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. Empower...

OSU to host an opioid prevention seminar

OSU to host an opioid prevention seminar

Taina Landuren, DEI Beat Reporter
November 4, 2024

On Nov. 8 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Oregon State University will be hosting a seminar called “Upstream Prevention: Strategies for Addressing Opioid Overdoses in Multnomah.” Dr. Richard Bruno, a Multnomah...

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