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Newspaper clipping from February 25, 1970 in the Daily Barometer showing an article written by Bob Allen, past Barometer Editor. This article was written to spotlight both the student body’s lack of participation with student government at the time in conjunction with their class representatives response. [It’s important to note ASOSU was not structured identically to today’s standards, likely having a president on behalf of each class work together as one entity as opposed to one president representing all classes.]

Reading between the Vines: ASOSU parallels past, strays from integrity

Andres Bedoya-Bunch, Reporter/Columnist
March 12, 2025

Editor’s note: This is a column and does not reflect the views or opinions of the Daily Barometer. After viewing the student government’s history through the lenses of past Barometer representatives,...

Drink spiking and underreported sexual assault: A look into gender discrepancies

Mason Fischer, Columnist
March 4, 2025

Editor’s note: This is a column and does not reflect the views or opinions of the Daily Barometer. An overlooked aspect of sexual assault on college campuses is the intersection of drink spiking and...

The Superstitious Statistician: Are Democratic or Republican presidents better for the stock market?

The Superstitious Statistician: Are Democratic or Republican presidents better for the stock market?

Josh Cande, Columnist
January 22, 2025

Editor’s note: This is a column and does not reflect the views or opinions of the Daily Barometer. Presidential candidates frequently boast that they will be great for the United States economy, all...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees commenced a strike on Nov. 12 after negotiations with the university did not meet their expectations.

Reading Between the Vines: CGE strike spurs change

Andres Bedoya-Bunch, Columnist
January 1, 2025

Editor’s Note: This is a column and does not reflect the views or opinions of the Daily Barometer. For the first time in 25 years, the Coalition of Graduate Employees at Oregon State University went...

The Oregon State Spirit Squad fires up the crowd in the homestretch of the game. Oct 19, 2024

The Superstitious Statistician: Quantifying Beavers football’s home field advantage

Josh Cande, Columnist
October 29, 2024

If it is a Saturday afternoon in Corvallis and you suddenly hear the buzz of a chainsaw, don’t worry. It’s third down at Reser Stadium.  This leads one to wonder if this chainsaw affects opposing...

On Oct 3, thrifted and vintage shows are seen above a rack at TSA Vintage located in Downtown Corvallis.

O Brave New World: Corvallis thrift stores work to remain affordable

Jack Derbenti, Columnist
October 21, 2024

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated in the online version to include an attribution for a statistic about clothing waste in the United States.  This is a column and does not reflect the views...

A photo illustration of a stack of academic resources in Corvallis on Aug 8. Students can consult the Academic Success Center and other university resources offered both on-campus and online for needs related to studying, time management, tutoring, and career path.

Marinated Thoughts: What to do when considering changing majors

Amy Nguyen, Columnist
September 24, 2024

Many students at Oregon State University have struggled with their major. When in this situation, it is important to reach out and ask for help. I have been in this situation before where I changed...

Defensive line coach Ilaisa Tuiaki is interviewed by the media after Fall Camp at Oregon State University’s Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon, August 8.

The Superstitious Statistician: Beaver Fall Camp updates

Tuiaki talks technique
Josh Cande, Columnist
August 8, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a column and does not reflect the views or opinions of the Daily Barometer. The Oregon State University football team continued their second week of fall camp on Thursday, August...

Illustration by H Beck

O Brave New World: Should history, philosophy and religion classes require more?

Jack Derbenti, Columnist
August 7, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a column and does not reflect the views or opinions of the Daily Barometer. When I first sat down to write this article, I planned on harshly criticizing the lack of prerequisite...

Luka Vincic celebrates a first down in a game against the UW Huskies on Nov 18, 2023 over a graphic depicting the 2024 football season and column predictions.

The Superstitious Statistician: Season prediction

Beavers will go 10-3
Josh Cande, Columnist
August 6, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a column and does not reflect the views or opinions of the Daily Barometer. The Oregon State Beavers find themselves in a rather inauspicious position. With the uncertainty...

A couple townhouses are seen at the 7th Street Station Complex on June 22, 2024.

Marinated Thoughts: Housing crisis in Corvallis

Amy Nguyen, Columnist
July 27, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a column and does not reflect the views or opinions of the Daily Barometer. In recent years, it seems like Corvallis has been experiencing dramatic price increases in the housing...

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: Pride month calls for community resources, to ‘not be silent’

Teresa Ashford
June 3, 2024

The theme of this month’s edition is commencement with a special section focused on Pride–it’s Pride Month. I had originally planned on writing about the importance of transitions – you’ve...

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