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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

Jenna Benson, News Editor
June 14, 2025

Editor's note: The photo gallery's 8th picture caption has been updated to reflect the correct country's flag. Beaver Grad. Dam Proud. You did it. These words circled the heads of attendees at Oregon...

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

Jose Luna, Reporter
June 9, 2025

On June 5, a graduate student worker stood in front of a crowd of peers to speak outside of the Kerr Administration Building. They made their speech clear from the start. “You know, I’m getting...

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

Marina Kandas, Reporter
June 3, 2025

Almost every first-year’s experience at Oregon State University includes living in an on-campus residence hall, but with climbing enrollment numbers and a fixed amount of space, there is uncertainty...

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New York Times columnist to speak at commencement

Nicholas Kristof’s journey from Yamhill to New York
Katie Livermore, Reporter
June 3, 2025

Nicholas Kristof always has one foot on the family farm in Yamhill, Oregon — even while reporting across the world as a columnist for the New York Times. This June, Kristof will have both feet planted...

Graduates projected to increase by 5% in 2025

Graduates projected to increase by 5% in 2025

Josh Cande, Reporter
June 3, 2025

Oregon State University estimates that it will confer 8,180 degrees in 2025, an increase of nearly 400, or 5.03%, from 2024. Among this year’s 7,934 graduates, the youngest is just 18 years old, while...

ASOSU President Elect, Kayla Ramirez (left) and Vice President Elect, Masha Mogylevsky, pose for a photo in front of the Student Experience Center on campus May 16. As newly elected President and Vice President, the two officially took office at the beginning of this month.

Elected, but stalled

ASOSU shutdown leaves executives uncertain
Miles Sadler, Reporter
June 3, 2025

Editor's note: This story has been updated in the online version with correct pronouns for Kayla Ramirez. Kayla Ramirez and Masha Mogylevsky were inaugurated as the new president and vice president...

A graduate holding an orange flower walks into 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 14

From diploma to job: Alumni Association, Career Development Center offer advice

Montana Burack, Reporter
June 3, 2025

As the class of 2025 gears up for graduation, the Alumni Association and Career Development Center want graduates to know that support is available after commencement.  According to Nate Scott, an...

General ASOSU Graphic

Elections Committee issues letter of censure in light of election violations

Fox Perez, ASOSU Beat Reporter
June 2, 2025

Editor's note: This headline has been changed from its original version. The Associated Students of Oregon State University Elections Committee issued a formal letter of censure earlier last month against...

The lead singer of student band, Not Your Ex Lover, Kourtni can be seen conversing with the crowd after their set at the annual 2025 DAMjam.

DAMJam: Every little thing they said, they did

Andres Bedoya-Bunch, Reporter
May 31, 2025

During this year’s DAMJam, Oregon State University students enjoyed performances from local artists opening for Dayglow in the Student Experience Center Plaza on May 30 from 5-9 p.m.  Leading up...

Sen. Ron Wyden to give annual Lecture in Public Affairs

Sen. Ron Wyden to give annual Lecture in Public Affairs

Marina Kandas, Reporter
May 28, 2025

Oregon State University welcomes U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden to give this year’s Gov. Tom McCall Memorial Lecture in Public Affairs. The event will take place May 28 at 6 p.m. in the LeSells Stewart Center.   The...

DAMJam flips a coin

DAMJam flips a coin

Annual event makes well-anticipated return
Andres Bedoya-Bunch, Reporter
May 24, 2025

Editor's note: This article has been updated to clarify information about safety procedures surrounding DAMJam. Oregon State University’s Program Council prepares to host the return of DAMJam on May...

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