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ASOSU hosts pop-up shopping event
ASOSU hosts pop-up shopping event
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Students and administration hold differing views on the new student account threshold
Classified workers protest outside the Valley Library on Nov. 7
Classified employees and union members protest contracts on OSU campus
Fourth-year Construction Engineering Management Major and AROTC intern Gabrielle Sanchez (she/her) poses for a photo in Corvallis on Nov. 3, 2023.
OSU ROTC cadets spend their summer with the U.S. government
Heba stands outside of the Benton County Courthouse at the “Free Palestine” protest on Saturday, Nov. 4 2023. Heba is a student at OSU advocating for Palestinian rights.
OSU students reflect on violence in Gaza, Israel
Veteran Rick Staggenborg sits and talks about Veterans for Peace at the Holcomb Center at Oregon State University Nov. 13. Despite not being Jewish himself, Staggenborg has also been looking into opening a chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace in Corvallis.
Local veteran plans to create Jewish Voice for Peace chapter in Corvallis
The entrance to Soulful Strands, the first black beauty store in Corvallis on Nov. 14, 2023.
Soulful Strands answers call for multicultural hair-care needs in Corvallis
The Fish Shop brings Oregon fish to Corvallis
The Fish Shop brings Oregon fish to Corvallis
Classified workers protest outside the Valley Library on Nov. 7
Classified employees and union members protest contracts on OSU campus
Preview: Youth leaders speak on making an impact
Preview: Youth leaders speak on making an impact
Trent Bray
Trent Bray hired as new Oregon State head football coach
Silas Bolden high-points a pass for a catch against the University of Oregon at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Nov. 24.
Photo Gallery: Rivalry Game
OSU names wide receivers coach Kefense Hynson interim head coach
OSU names wide receivers coach Kefense Hynson interim head coach
Jermod McCoy (#23) wraps up University of Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson (#3) in the 127th Rivalry Game. The game concluded with a Beaver defeat, 7-31.
End of an era: 127th Rivalry Game transcends mere Beaver defeat
Head Coach Jonathan Smith talks to the media after a football practice on Aug 30, 2022. Smith shared his thoughts about the PAC-12 Conference realignment with reporters after the second practice of football fall training camp 2023.
Michigan State hires Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith to fill vacancy
Sophomore infielder Travis Bazzana celebrates with infielder Mikey Kane after running in from third base in Goss Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Bazzana had two RBIs in the third game of the series against Coppin State.
Showcasing Beaver baseball’s future: Recap of the 2023 edition of the Orange & Black scrimmage
(#37) infielder Travis Bazzana smiles in the Corvallis Regional championship game vs Vanderbilt on June 6, 2022, at Goss Stadium. The Beavers secured a 7-6 victory over Vanderbilt.
OSU’s Bazzana makes waves as a Commodore
A Knights batter swings into a fastball thrown by a Pippins pitcher in a game at Goss Stadium on July 27, 2023. The Corvallis Knights secured an 8-2 victory over the Yakima Valley Pippins.
Photo Gallery: Corvallis Knights vs Yakima Valley Pippins game 3 (7/27)
Phoenix Call, #6 of the Knights, slides into home base in the bottom of the second inning during the Knights vs. Pippins game on July 26. The Corvallis Knights up 1-0 during the second inning.
Photo Gallery: Corvallis Knights vs Yakima Valley Pippins game 2 (7/26)
Yakima Valley Pippins Infielder Zack Blaszak (18) dives back to first base during a pick-off-attempt while Corvallis Knights Infielder Blake Avila watches the throw in. Blaszak was a key performer in the Pippins 5-4 victory against the Corvallis Knights on July 25.
Photo Gallery: Corvallis Knights vs Yakima Valley Pippins (7/25)
Trent Bray
Trent Bray hired as new Oregon State head football coach
Silas Bolden high-points a pass for a catch against the University of Oregon at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Nov. 24.
Photo Gallery: Rivalry Game
OSU names wide receivers coach Kefense Hynson interim head coach
OSU names wide receivers coach Kefense Hynson interim head coach
Jermod McCoy (#23) wraps up University of Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson (#3) in the 127th Rivalry Game. The game concluded with a Beaver defeat, 7-31.
End of an era: 127th Rivalry Game transcends mere Beaver defeat
Head Coach Jonathan Smith talks to the media after a football practice on Aug 30, 2022. Smith shared his thoughts about the PAC-12 Conference realignment with reporters after the second practice of football fall training camp 2023.
Michigan State hires Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith to fill vacancy
Oregon State gymnastics coach Brian Carey (left) speaks with third-year Kinesiology major Riley LeCocq (right) about his plans for the season in the Gymnastics Practice Facility on August 11 2023. Carey, recently hired, is the father of third-year gymnast Jade Carey and has coached for Team USA.
Brian Carey sticks the landing at OSU as assistant coach
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Oregon State gymnast Madi Dagen closes out her career after five years with the Beavers
Madi Dagen celebrates her final floor routine in Gill Coliseum during a meet against Utah at Gill Coliseum on Saturday. Dagen recorded a 9.950 on the exercise.
Beavers claim a share of the PAC-12 conference championship with a win over Utah Utes
Jade Carey during her beam routine. Carey went on to score two 10.000s for the first time at home this season.
Oregon State gymnastics pull a powerful win over Arizona Wildcats
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Oregon State Beavers Gymnastics pull a comeback against #7 California Golden Bears with a tie at home
Jordan Pope (#0) shields off an Appalachian State defender in 81-71 OT Beaver victory in Gill Coliseum on Nov. 14, 2023.
Pope, Beavers outlast Appalachian State in 81-71 overtime finish
Jordan Pope (#0) attempts a three-pointer in the Beavers 81-80 victory against Troy on Nov. 10, 2023.
Double overtime thriller ends in Beaver victory, 81-80
Sophomore forward Tyler Bilodeau goes in for the dunk contributing to his 11 points in the game.
Oregon State Beavers wipe Linfield Wildcats by 36-points in their season home opener
Wide receiver Silas Bolden (#7) catches a pass during individual position drills during day one of Oregon State Football’s fall training camp on Aug 3, 2023. Bolden was one of Oregon States top receivers last season.
The DAM Mailbag: PAC-12 Realignment, Beaver Football, and OSU women’s soccer
Sophomore forward Glenn Taylor Jr. jabs against the Utah defense inside of Gill Coliseum on Jan. 26. Taylor Jr.s departure hurts the Beavers offense and requires the team to look elsewhere for replacement.
The NCAA transfer portal has not been kind to Beaver basketball
Fran Cortijo (3) runs to the crowd after scoring a game-winning goal in overtime as OSU took on Seattle University on Nov. 16 at Paul Lorenz Field
Beavers defeat Seattle University 2-1, advance to College Cup second round
Oregon State sophomore winger Arnau Farnos celebrates with teammates after scoring in the 19th minute during the match against California at Paul Lorenz Field on Oct. 22, 2023. Farnos’ goal was enough to give the Beavers a 1-0 victory over the visiting Golden Bears.
OSU men’s soccer begins playoffs against Seattle University
The Oregon State men’s soccer team applauds the crowd to show their appreciation.
Beavers battle Huskies to a 2-2 draw in season finale
Oregon State Junior Forward Ellis Spikner sits on the field after the final whistle at Paul Lorenz Field on Oct. 5, 2023. Spikner and the Beavers engineered a two-goal lead before conceding twice in the second half, ending with a 2-2 draw to the UCLA Bruins.
Oregon State falls to No. 17 Stanford at home, 4-0
Oregon State junior midfielder Fabian Straudi (#21) leads the team in celebration at Paul Lorenz Field on October 5, 2023. Straudi scored the opening goal just 37 seconds into the match against UCLA.
OSU and UCLA battle to a 2-2 tie in PAC-12 home opener
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Beaver Softball falls to the Huskies in the PAC-12 Softball Tournament
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Beavers softball comes up just short against Washington
Oregon State softball player Grace Messmer plays shortstop at Kelly field on Saturday, March 18 in Corvallis, Ore. OSU challenged California and were defeated 15-6.
Golden Bears batting too much for Beavers’ softball, Beavers lose 15-6
In an archived photo from the 2022 softball season, junior infielder Grace Messmer creates contact on a pitch from Arizonas pitcher. Messmer is now one of only eight upperclassmen on the Beavers roster this season.
Freshmen energy needed on Beaver Softball team, 2023 season preview
Junior utility player Madison Simon runs towards first pace in Saturdays game against Mt. Hood Community College. The Beavers won by a score of 13-4.
Beavers softball finishes their fall season with another win
Forward Raegan Beers (#15) cheers on the Beavers in their game against the UMBC Retrievers in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Nov. 22, 2023.
OSU’s stellar performance secures victory against UMBC
Freshman guard Donovyn Hunter (#4) fends of a defender in OSUs 48-86 victory against UC Davis on Nov. 17, 2023.
Oregon State basketball dominates UC Davis, 86-48
Forward Raegan Beers (#15) gets fouled going up for a layup in OSU’s 63-56 victory against the Villanova Wildcats in Gill Coliseum on Nov. 12, 2023.
Beaver basketball powers past Villanova, 63-56
Raegan Beers (#15) boxes out in the low-post before scoring during the Oregon State University basketball game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Corvallis, Oregon, on Monday, November 6, 2023.
Oregon State women’s basketball downs the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions in season opener
Sophomore guard Talia Von Oelhoffen moves around the Colorado defense in the prior matchup that happened between the two teams in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 5. The Beavers were without Oelhoffen for the PAC-12 Tournament as well as games prior to the seasons end.
Beavers fall to Buffaloes in PAC-12 Tournament Quarterfinals
McKenna Martinez (#19) fends off a University of Washington defender in their 0-0 draw on Sunday Oct. 29 at Paul Lorenz Field.
Oregon State women’s soccer draws with Washington
McKenna Martinez (left) and Stanfords Amy Sayer (right) face off in a match at Paul Lorenz Field on October 23rd 2022. Martinez scored a goal Oregon States 3-2 win over UC Irvine.
Oregon State women’s soccer secures a 3-2 victory over UC Irvine
Oregon State University (OSU) women’s soccer player, Megin Turi, and University of Southern California (USC) women’s soccer player, Jaelyn Eisenhart, intensely sprint towards the ball on Sept. 29, 2022. OSU’s women’s soccer put up six shots in the first half against the Portland Pilots.
Oregon State women’s soccer draws Portland Pilots on own goal
McKenna Martinez (left) and Stanfords Amy Sayer (right) face off in a match at Paul Lorenz Field on October 23rd 2022. Martinez scored a goal Oregon States 3-2 win over UC Irvine.
Beaver women’s soccer falls to Pacific University
Wide receiver Silas Bolden (#7) catches a pass during individual position drills during day one of Oregon State Football’s fall training camp on Aug 3, 2023. Bolden was one of Oregon States top receivers last season.
The DAM Mailbag: PAC-12 Realignment, Beaver Football, and OSU women’s soccer
Rhoden reminisces about his first year at OSU
Rhoden reminisces about his first year at OSU
Oregon State wrestler Cleveland Belton locks up with his Sun Devil opponent Jesse Vasques. Belton fought hard but ultimately lost his match by a score of 2-5.
Beavers disappointed after close loss to ASU Sun Devils
Redshirt sophomore, Trey Munoz, prepares mentally for his match against CSU Bakersfields Jacob Hansen at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis. Senior, Isaiah Crosby, is also seen alongside Munoz pre match.
The Beavers continue their winning streak, smashing the Roadrunners
In a photo taken for the June 2022 issue, senior wrestler Devan Turner (left) is seen receiving congratulations from the OSU wrestling program’s head coach, Chris Pendleton (center), and associate head coach, Nate Engel, during his senior night on Feb. 4 inside of Gill Coliseum. Pendleton and Engel are helping assist the women’s wrestling camp held by the DAM RTC on Aug. 13 and 14.
Beaver Dam RTC holds all-girls wrestling camp at OSU
Both Devan Turner and Gary Traub, Oregon State Wrestlers, pose outside of Gill Coliseum on Feb 22. Both athletes have their own graphic t-shirt designs in which they sell online.
Athletes explore their options with NIL
Middle blocker Aliyah McDonald (#5) and outside hitter Mychael Vernon (#6) celebrate after scoring a point in the Beavs’ game against the UCLA Bruins in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Nov. 22, 2023.
Beavers force fifth set, yet lose close one to UCLA
Amanda Burns, an opposite hitter for Oregon State University volleyball, spiking the ball on November 3, 2023 at Gill Coliseum.
Oregon State volleyball falls to the fierce challenge brought by Colorado
Aliyah McDonald (#5) and Megan Sheridan (#21) block an attack on Oct. 22, 2023 from the California Bears in Gill Coliseum.
Beavers’ hard-fought battle ends in defeat
Oregon State sophomore libero Keira Herron begins her serve routine in front of the Oregon State bench during the match against No. 3 Stanford in Gill Coliseum on Oct. 20, 2023. Herron and the Beavers fell to the No. 3 Cardinal in straight sets dropping to 7-12 overall and 2-7 in the PAC-12.
Stanford snaps Beavers’ win streak with home loss
Mychael Vernon (#6) digs a spike at Gill Coliseum to help the Beavers to a victory against the Arizona Wildcats.
Mychael Vernon leads Beavers to back-to-back wins
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A letter from the football beat writer: death of tradition
OSU Volleyball junior outside hitter Haylie Bennett (#4), senior middle blocker Serena Bruin (#24) and junior libero Grace Massey (#7) celebrate a point awarded by the referee. 
Luther: For successful season, volleyball must maintain consistency
Rathbone: Oregon State men’s basketball is no longer winning ugly, they’re just playing ugly
Rathbone: Special teams aren’t being special
OSU v UW #6
Rathbone: It won’t be long before Gary Andersen is smiling more often
Third-year Kinesiology major Zane Youngren (left) and fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Kevin Sabbe (right) joke after a play during pickup at Dixon Recreation Center on August 8 2023. Both Sabbe and Youngren are members of Oregon State’s club volleyball team and speak highly of their experiences playing club sports.
Former athletes continue athletic careers through club sports
Sophomore outside hitter Cade Nakao gets ready to pass his teammate’s serve during a scrimmage drill on Jan. 24 inside of Langton Hall. The Mens Volleyball team hopes to take a step in the right direction towards inclusivity of a national sport.
Men’s Volleyball: Can you dig it?
Naomi Asbock and Marena Clark-Lazaire go head to head during a practice short track derby at club practice on Nov. 14. Asbock joined the new PAC class to learn how to skate.
Concussions & Community: Rolling through life
OSU Rugby looks for wins and more bodies
An illustration showing the various intramural sports offered to students over the summer created on June 28.
Summer intramural sports offer a variety of activities for students
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New payment, registration plans help organize intramural sports
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Wheelchair basketball is the wheel deal
SAE’L Team 6 attempts to score. The ending score was 50-40 after 11 straight points for SAE’L Team 6, putting them in the lead.
Intramurals holds basketball finals
Teams attempt to sink other boats in the pool. Team Presentation Support ended with a victory.
Water Battleship makes a splash
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A letter from the football beat writer: death of tradition
Teresa Ashford sits at Interzone Coffee on July 28th. Ashford has been dubbed Oregon State University’s “Sexpert”, she works to make content educating students on various topics.
Sexpert Says: OSU’s Sexpert visits Phallological Museum in Iceland
How the collapse of the PAC-12 will affect non-football fans
How the collapse of the PAC-12 will affect non-football fans
Teresa Ashford sits at Interzone Coffee on July 28th. Ashford has been dubbed Oregon State University’s “Sexpert”, she works to make content educating students on various topics.
Sexpert Says: Sexpert shares resources for sexual safety on and off campus
In a photo illustration, fourth-year new media communications Major Allen Bernard checks the travel distance from Corvallis to his hometown of Lubbock, Texas on Aug. 28. Travelers driving home for the Thanksgiving holiday should be prepared for icy conditions.
The realities of going to college out-of-state
Albany resident, John Kolck proudly displays a sign that reads “Freedom, Democracy and Peace in Ukraine. Stand with the World Against Tyranny.” at a protest on Sunday, March 5. Kolck mentioned that while he is in Corvallis, Ore. protesting, his daughter is abroad in Berlin helping Ukrainian refugees.
During war with Russia, the Barometer stands with Ukrainians
Oregonians everywhere are waiting to see what the summer time looks like for Covid-19 prevention. Recent updates to the plans for battling the Covid-19 pandemic are on the horizon.
Letter From the Editor: How to safely transition into a ‘new normal’ this summer
The Daily Barometer Editor-in-Chief Jaycee Kalama stands in front of the Memorial Union.
Letter from the Editor: We cannot celebrate 125 years of The Baro without addressing its oppressive past
The Daily Barometer Editor-in-Chief Jaycee Kalama stands in front of the Memorial Union.
Letter from the Editor: Why The Baro is printing monthly, new things to come
This illustration shows two individuals who are wearing their masks in addition to social-distancing outside.
Editorial: Do your part to protect our communities
Teresa Ashford sits at Interzone Coffee on July 28th. Ashford has been dubbed Oregon State University’s “Sexpert”, she works to make content educating students on various topics.
Sexpert Says: OSU’s Sexpert visits Phallological Museum in Iceland
How the collapse of the PAC-12 will affect non-football fans
How the collapse of the PAC-12 will affect non-football fans
Teresa Ashford sits at Interzone Coffee on July 28th. Ashford has been dubbed Oregon State University’s “Sexpert”, she works to make content educating students on various topics.
Sexpert Says: Sexpert shares resources for sexual safety on and off campus
In a photo illustration, fourth-year new media communications Major Allen Bernard checks the travel distance from Corvallis to his hometown of Lubbock, Texas on Aug. 28. Travelers driving home for the Thanksgiving holiday should be prepared for icy conditions.
The realities of going to college out-of-state
Where Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ends, Linus Pauling begins
Where Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ends, Linus Pauling begins
Letter from the editor: The Barometer’s new look
General Opinion Graphic
Letter To The Editor: Does CPD care?
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Letter to the Editor: ECAC is aware of concerns raised regarding investigation
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Letter to the Editor: We want a board that represents our strong desire for racial and gender justice
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Letter to the Editor: We demand their resignation, a transparent external review of the presidential search process
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Correction: What changes can Oregonians expect from incoming governor Tina Kotek?
Correction: Pride Center: A Home Away From Home
Correction: OSU Public Safety Department squires new device for traffic safety
Correction: OSU students report issues with accessibility on campus
Correction: COP26 restates efforts to limit global warming; Corvallis, OSU aim to reduce carbon footprint

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A letter from the football beat writer: death of tradition

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
November 16, 2023

On the eve of the Rivalry Series being played for possibly the final time; I want to take a minute to express my thoughts on this meeting of both schools in this historic rivalry and the fall of the PAC-12...

Teresa Ashford sits at Interzone Coffee on July 28th. Ashford has been dubbed Oregon State University’s “Sexpert”, she works to make content educating students on various topics.

Sexpert Says: OSU’s Sexpert visits Phallological Museum in Iceland

Teresa Ashford, Columnist
November 8, 2023

Editor's Notes: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. Recently, I had the opportunity to spend time in Reykjavík,...

How the collapse of the PAC-12 will affect non-football fans

How the collapse of the PAC-12 will affect non-football fans

Mason Kenneally, Sports Columnist
October 4, 2023

College football is uniquely popular in the U.S. but to fully understand the collapse of the PAC-12 a rare and niche knowledge of athletics is required. It is my aim to familiarize those who might not...

Teresa Ashford sits at Interzone Coffee on July 28th. Ashford has been dubbed Oregon State University’s “Sexpert”, she works to make content educating students on various topics.

Sexpert Says: Sexpert shares resources for sexual safety on and off campus

Teresa Ashford, Columnist
September 25, 2023

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. When I was an incoming first-year student at OSU in the...

In a photo illustration, fourth-year new media communications Major Allen Bernard checks the travel distance from Corvallis to his hometown of Lubbock, Texas on Aug. 28. Travelers driving home for the Thanksgiving holiday should be prepared for icy conditions.

The realities of going to college out-of-state

Audrey Saiz, Columnist
September 25, 2023

The student population of Oregon State University itself is over three times larger than my hometown, a tiny island in Southeast Alaska. But my main concern arriving here was not finances, storage units,...

Where Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ends, Linus Pauling begins

Where Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ends, Linus Pauling begins

AJ Damiana, Columnist
September 11, 2023

Editor's Note: This article contains spoilers for Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer." This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the...

Wide receiver Silas Bolden (#7) catches a pass during individual position drills during day one of Oregon State Football’s fall training camp on Aug 3, 2023. Bolden was one of Oregon States top receivers last season.

The DAM Mailbag: PAC-12 Realignment, Beaver Football, and OSU women’s soccer

Ryan Harlan , Sports Columnist
August 28, 2023

It’s that time again! I finally found the key for the Barometer Sports PO box in between some couch cushions, and I’m ready to read your Oregon State sports questions and answer them in: the DAM Mailbag.  Which...

Firing Lane: True democracy starts with ranked choice voting

Firing Lane: True democracy starts with ranked choice voting

Alexander Banks, News Contributor
August 7, 2023

Editor's Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. In November 2024, Oregonians will have the chance to vote...

A detour sign sits at the crossing lane of Washington Way on July 12th, 2023. Oregon State University is currently removing over one hundred parking spaces to accommodate more bike-friendly infrastructure.

On our minds: Are OSU’s sustainable transportation efforts enough or are you the problem?

Riley LeCocq, Columnist
August 7, 2023

For students and faculty alike, a common struggle and source of frustration facing the Oregon State University’s campus is parking and transportation. The balancing act of meeting sustainability goals...

Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana (#37) up to bat against West Carolina at Goss Stadium on May 19. The Beaver Baseball team finished the 2023 season with a record of 41-20 but were eliminated in the Baton Rouge Regional by LSU.

Harlan: Closing chapter on 2023 Beaver baseball season

Ryan Harlan , Sports Columnist
July 3, 2023

Editor's Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. Baseball season isn’t quite over yet in Corvallis, as the...

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The Issue at Hand: Affirmative Action should be argued on the grounds of discrimination, diversity is the outcome

Skand S., Columnist
June 9, 2023

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. Affirmative action is currently being argued in the US Supreme...

Ice Cream Adventure

Ice Cream Adventure

Alex Koetje and Cat Smith
June 6, 2023

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