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The Student News Site of Oregon State University

The Daily Barometer

The Student News Site of Oregon State University

The Daily Barometer

A price list for soups and salads sits on top of a sneeze guard.

Dining dollar discount drops

Ethan Browning, Sports Chief
July 13, 2026

Many Oregon State University students will be saving less when they buy food on campus in the upcoming academic year. The discount for using a dining plan at most on-campus locations is dropping from...

Statewide President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Johnny Earl, stands in McNary Field sporting a statement jean jacket on June 30, 2026. Over 70,000 workers are represented under the SEIU Local 503, a branch that represents public sector and higher education employees, including classified staff at Oregon State University.

Classified employees extend contract

Ethan Browning, Sports Chief
July 13, 2026

On the last day of their contract’s coverage, classified employees at Oregon State and other public universities agreed to extend the union’s contract through Aug. 31. On June 30, the last day of...

Cedar backpack plushie on the floor of the ID center at Oregon State University’s Memorial Union. The plushies were initially sold for a limited time, but are available for sale during the upcoming academic year at the ID center.

Puppy plushies prove popular

Andres Bedoya-Bunch, News Editor
July 13, 2026

A limited-edition plush version of Cedar, Oregon State University’s therapy and wellness dog, has become a hit. The small "backpack puppy" plushies, which resemble Cedar, were officially announced...

A woman stands at a podium.

‘Beavers do need airplanes’

Marina Kandas, Editor-in-Chief
July 13, 2026

Eugene Airport is getting bigger. Oregon lawmakers say they hope a $450 million expansion plan for the Eugene Airport known as ‘Lift Off EUG’ will transform the regional economy. In turn, Oregon...

A graduate fans themself with a handheld fan.

Class of 2026’s Commencement brings the heat

Jose Luna, Reporter
June 13, 2026

Editor's Note: Jack Derbenti's last name was misspelled at one point in this article. The story has been updated to reflect the correct spelling.  This year's graduating class’s commencement ceremony...

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