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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...

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.

OSU, CGE arrive at tentative agreement

Audrey Saiz, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2024

Oregon State University and the Coalition of Graduate Employees bargaining team came to a tentative agreement Friday night. The agreement includes a 13% raise to the minimum, a three year contract,...

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 protested the President's Winter Celebration Thursday morning. CGE continues to negotiate with OSU over fair wages.

CGE protests President’s Winter Celebration

Audrey Saiz, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2024

While early risers studied in the Memorial Union Thursday morning, chants echoed through the halls from the MU lounge. The Coalition of Graduate Employees brought their picketing inside to the President’s...

Grad students march towards MU quad on Nov 22, 2024.

Undergrads feel effects of CGE strike

Hailey Cook, Reporter
December 5, 2024

The Coalition of Graduate Employees went on strike on Nov. 12 after months of negotiations with Oregon State University.  Since then, classes and grades usually directed by graduate teaching assistants...

Kits to campus, where convenience meets care: ASOSU works to introduce at-home sexual health tests

Kits to campus, where convenience meets care: ASOSU works to introduce at-home sexual health tests

Fox Perez, ASOSU Beat Reporter
December 3, 2024

Oregon State University students might have access to a new and discreet way to take charge in their sexual health beginning winter term. In an effort to expand access to healthcare and reduce stigma,...

CGE strikers chant in front of the Memorial Union on Nov. 22.

CGE, OSU wage negotiations stall

Kip Franich, Reporter
December 2, 2024

Representatives from Oregon State University and the Coalition of Graduate Employees met for mediation sessions on Nov. 22 and 25 to try to come to terms on wages for graduate employees and are set to...

The Valley Library is set to extend hours during finals week of fall term.

Valley Library extends hours for finals in final hour

Fox Perez, ASOSU Beat Reporter
November 27, 2024

As the pressure of finals week mounts, the Valley Library becomes more than a study space — it transforms into a lifeline for students. In a pilot test, part of Valley Library at Oregon State University...

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Letter to the Editor: OSU needs to address systemic problems

Jezz Brown-Hamlett
November 23, 2024

What connects a White, genderqueer, exMormon with a Nepali father and a Latina single mom? All of our children attend the same campus-based preschool class. Headstart is a preschool program for low-income...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees strikes on Tuesday, Nov. 12, after negotiations with Oregon State University did not meet expectations.

OSU looks to replace teachers during CGE strike

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 22, 2024

Editor's note: This article has been edited to clarify the percentage of wages that Erika Stewart spends on rent. This story has also been updated to clarify what training graduate students receive in...

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