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“Visitors ride an amusement park ride at the Benton County Fair in Corvallis on Aug. 4, 2022.” (Jess Hume-Pantuso)

Benton County Fair and Rodeo gallops into Corvallis

Amy Nguyen and Vincent Ho (he/they)
July 26, 2024

The Benton County Fair will be held July 31 through August 3 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds. The event will offer many different activities for attendees such as shopping,...

A contributed photo from the Bard in the Quad.

The Bard in the Quad performs Julius Caesar

Daniella Rodriguez, Reporter
July 23, 2024

“The Bard in the Quad” plays their interpretation of “Julius Caesar” from August 1 - 4 and August 8 - 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Union Quad. According to Elizabeth Helman, theatre arts...

A beach near Newport on Oct. 18th. The Ocean Observatories Initiative are collecting data off of the Oregon coast in partnership with OSU, a project recently renewed with a new grant of $220 million dollars.

Coast closed for shellfish harvesting due to toxic scare

Maya Lim, Reporter
July 18, 2024

On May 17, elevated levels of toxins were detected in shellfish on the Oregon coast leading to the closure of the entire coastline to mussels, razor clams and bay clam harvests. According to Steven...

Two roommates play video games together in their shared space.

Innovating play: OSU’s video game development club

Lidya Acar, Reporter
July 16, 2024

The Oregon State Video Game Development Club buzzes with creativity and collaboration, diving into the world of pixels and programming. The club has its sights set on expanding its impact with a plan...

New residence hall to open this fall

Jonathon Leland, News Contributor
July 3, 2024

Hall-ing away the old and in with the new: construction of the residence hall on the east side of campus is scheduled to be completed this fall. The hall for upper division undergraduate and graduate...

Jim Myers observes the color on his midnight roma tomatoes in the Oregon State University greenhouses on June 10.

Vegetable professor leaves legume legacy

Audrey Saiz (she/her), News Contributor
July 3, 2024

The last time you walked into a grocery store in search of tomatoes you probably saw a medley pack with red, yellow and purple cherry tomatoes. What you might not know is that those indigo tomatoes were...

A construction site involved with the construction of Oregon State University’s new research and teaching complex operates through the reflection of a car’s side mirror in Corvallis, OR, on June 19, 2024.

Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex construction continues

Josh Cande, News Contributor
July 3, 2024

Editor's note: The headline has been updated in the online version of this story to reflect the proper name of the Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex. Oregon State University’s forthcoming Collaborative...

Nick Siler, an assistant professor of atmospheric science at Oregon State University, talks about the climate of the upcoming summer months in Corvallis on June 10.

Corvallis residents adjust to summer heat

Molly Hoglund, News Contributor
July 2, 2024

As Oregon State University students flee Corvallis for the summer season, the remaining troops battle climbing temperatures, fewer rainy days and scarce air conditioning. Corvallis weather over the...

Oregon State University’s Detrick Hall at PRAx is where the headliner, Rakish, for the Corvallis Celtic Festival will be playing on July 26.

‘Innovative’ Celtic music duo to perform at PRAx

Taina Landuren, News Contributor
July 2, 2024

Headlining this year's Corvallis Celtic Festival is Rakish, a duo with an unusual twist to their Celtic music. In the band is Maura Shawn Scanlin, a two-time United States National Scottish Fiddle champion...

A crane operates amidst a construction site to assist in building the new computer science building on Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, OR, on June 19, 2024.

Transportation Services responds to displaced parking lot

Daniella Rodriguez and Vincent Ho
July 2, 2024

Editor’s Note: In the original version of this story, Sara Hamilton's name was spelled incorrectly. The name has now been corrected. As time goes on and campus changes, new buildings are created,...

Oregon State University’s new Pride Center undergoes construction on Jun 9, 2024 in Corvallis, Oregon.

Pride Center renovation complete, grand opening in fall

Vincent Ho (he/they), News Editor
July 2, 2024

The Pride Center renovation was completed on June 28 as one and a half years of construction finally came to a close. In July, the Pride Center plans to begin moving into the building and getting it...

Musician, Christopher Bloom, strums his guitar and sings in the Riverfront Park in Corvallis on June 23.

Summer activities set in Corvallis

Amy Nguyen, News Contributor
July 1, 2024

Editor's note: This story has been updated in the online version to reflect a date change for the End of Summer Beaver Bash. As the greenery comes in and the sun shines on the deserted campus, summer...

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