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Traffic on SW Jefferson Way was blocked off after a natural gas line was punctured at the Pharmacy Building on Wednesday at about 2:45 p.m. Buildings in the area were evacuated and the road remained closed until the gas line was capped at about 3:20 p.m.
Gas leak on OSU campus evacuates classes
Participants of the last Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgater on Oct. 12, 2019 mingle in front of the Centro Cultural César Chávez before the Homecoming football game. Last years Multicultural Tailgater was canceled due to COVID-19 so many people are excited to be gathering in person for this celebration again.
Multicultural tailgater event to be hosted Homecoming weekend
Students eat, study and gather together in the Memorial Union lounge on the OSU Corvallis, Ore. campus on Oct. 8. With higher enrollment numbers among the general student population as well as students students of color, study spots such as the MU are often crowded.
OSU continues to grow student population and diversity
Brenton Snyder
Student on the Street: What has your experience been like being back on campus, and what are you most looking forward to this upcoming term and year?
Oak Creek, a 3.5 long tributary of Marys River in Corvallis, Ore., sits still on a brisk morning on Oct. 3. Oak Creek has a significant impact on the local environment but human pollution has warmed the water temperature and affected the various organisms that live in it.
On Oak Creek, ‘what we do upstream affects downstream’
An illustration depicting someone receiving a COVID-19 vaccine booster. Health experts have been recommending that certain members of the population receive a booster to better protect against COVID-19 and its variants.
Corvallis begins rollout of COVID-19 booster for eligible citizens
Art work displayed at the Corvallis Arts Center What Will Nature Do? exhibit, curated by Oregon State University climate scientist Dominique Bachelet. The exhibit, which is a collaborative art-science project, will be open until Nov. 13.
New Corvallis Arts Center exhibit conveys hope about climate change
Beerhaus is a German inspired bar and restaurant located in downtown Corvallis, Ore. The creation of Beerhaus started with the idea to provide the Corvallis community with a brand-new German inspired bar to create unique experiences for families, couples and college students alike.
New central-European restaurant seeks to provide unique food, experiences
Owner of Riverland Family Farms Annaliese Watson (left), and manager Doug Eldon (right), pictured at their booth at the Corvallis Farmers Market located in downtown Corvallis, Ore. Eldon says their business has seen decreased sales since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Corvallis Farmers’ Market looks toward uncertain, optimistic future
An illustration depicting a dancer twirling in a traditional Folklorico dress. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates distinct Hispanic cultures from Sept. 15 to Oct 15th.
National Hispanic Heritage Month increases visibility, representation of distinct cultures
The OSU volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point in the game versus the Washington State Cougars on Oct. 15. The Beavers would go on to lose the game, 0-3.
Volleyball drops competitive match to Washington State
The Oregon State womens soccer team taking on the UCLA Bruins at Paul Lorenz Field on Oct. 15. The Beavers would lose the game by a score of 4-1.
Women’s soccer battles hard but falls short to Bruins
Redshirt-sophomore quarterback Chance Nolan hands the ball off to redshirt-sophomore running back Deshaun Fenwick against the University of Washington Huskies on October 2. Against the Cougars on October 10, Fenwick had 15 carries, rushing for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Beaver Football loses in tough matchup against Washington State
The OSU womens volleyball team celebrating after scoring a point against the No. 17 Stanford Cardinals on October 8. The Beavers would fall to the Cardinals, losing 3-0.
Volleyball falls to No. 17 Stanford at first home game with fans since 2019
Gallery: Fans at the OSU vs Washington Football Game
A banner is displayed in the outfield of Goss Stadium at the rally welcoming back the OSU Baseball team after their 2018 College World Series win in Omaha, Nebraska. 
Oregon State Baseball to play against LBCC in exhibition double header
Nathan Burns and the rest of the Oregon State Beavs return to the dugout after a hard inning against University of Oregon Ducks on March 13, 2021. Burns was the 561st overall draft pick and was selected by the Los Angeles Angels.
Four Beavers drafted into MLB teams
In this photo from March 12, OSU pitcher Kevin Able pitches a strike in the third inning of the OSU vs UofO triple header series. Abel started for the first game of the teams series vs Cal, helping the Beavers to a 15-8 win.
Breakdown, stand-out players in Oregon State Baseball’s series vs Cal
Oregon State Beavers Baseball anxiously watching from the bullpen. Despite the lack of crowds in Goss Stadium due to Covid-19, the teams cheers were heard loud and clear.
OSU Baseball second-half season preview
UofO freshman Josh Kasevich misses a pitch during the first game of OSU vs UofO’s triple header game on March 12th 2021. Although last year was a shorter than normal season due to COVID, Josh Kasevich Played in all 14 games starting nine of the 14 at third base.
Beavers lose game one of series vs Ducks in 7-0 shutout
Redshirt-sophomore quarterback Chance Nolan hands the ball off to redshirt-sophomore running back Deshaun Fenwick against the University of Washington Huskies on October 2. Against the Cougars on October 10, Fenwick had 15 carries, rushing for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Beaver Football loses in tough matchup against Washington State
Members of the Oregon State football team are seen here congratulating sophomore kicker Everett Hayes. Hayes hit the game-winning field goal against the Washington Huskies on October 2, 2021.
Hopes and aspirations for Oregon State football team becoming a reality
Redshirt-junior inside linebacker Jack Colletto pictured in the endzone against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Against the Trojans, Colletto scored 2 rushing touchdowns, and 1 interceptions to help the Beavers defeat the Trojans, 45-27
Oregon State Football upsets USC in Los Angeles
Oregon State redshirt-senior offensive lineman Nathan Eldridge gets ready to snap the ball to redshirt-senior quarterback Chance Nolan against the University of Idaho Vandals. The Beavers scored a decisive victory against Idaho on Saturday, winning 42-0.
Oregon State Football Continues to Improve, Wins Steadily Against the Idaho Vandals
Redshirt-sophomore outside linebacker Riley Sharp (56) and redshirt-junior defensive lineman Cody Anderson (98) wait for the ball to be snapped to rush the quarterback.
Oregon State Football Wins Season Home Opener against Hawaii
2020 Olympic gold medalist, Jade Carey, hosted a media event at the new OSU gymnastics practice facility on Sept. 10. Carey is beginning her freshman year as a Kinesiology major and looks forward to continuing her gymnastics career as a Beaver.
Carey transitions from competing at 2020 Olympic Games to competing at Gill Coliseum
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Brian Raschilla promoted to Associate Head Coach
Jade Carey poses in the OSU Gymnastics Center
From the Olympics to College, Carey expresses excitement about Oregon State
Jade Carey, a Beaver Gymnastics signee, finishes a routine on the uneven bars for the U.S. Olympic Team trials. Carey, a Team USA gymnast since 2017, earned a gold medal in the finals for floor routine at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 2.
Beaver gymnast takes gold at the 2020 Olympics
Jade Carey (right) poses for a photo at the US Olympic Team trials. Carey, a Team USA gymnast since 2017, earned a spot on the gymnastics team as a vault specialist and will enter the Olympics as one of two individual competitors. 
Beaver Gym’s Jade Carey to represent USA at Tokyo Olympics
Oregon State’s Men’s Basketball Coach Wayne Tinkle coaching at a regular season game vs the University of Utah. Tinkle has helped bring in the high-profile recruit Chol Marial from Maryland.
Beavers MBB lands transfer Chol Marial, sees Alatishe declare for NBA Draft
Oregon State Mens Basketball senior guard Ethan Thompson steps onto the court for a game against the Oregon Ducks on March 7, 2021. Thompson was a key player for the Beavers Elite Eight run
What will the Elite Eight Run mean for Oregon State’s future, on and off the court?
In this file photo from 2014, Oregon State Mens Basketball Head Coach Wayne Tinkle poses for a photo at his introductory press conference. Tinkle recently received a contract extension, keeping him as the Beavers head coach through the 2027 season.
Wayne Tinkle, head coach of Beavers’ MBB, signs contract extension through 2027
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Oregon State MBB loses to Houston 67-61
In this photo, The Oregon State University Men’s Basketball team faced off against the University of Oregon on March 7th at Gill Coliseum. University of Oregon took the victory with a final score of 67 - 80. The Beavers have not lost since, and after beating the Loyola Chicago Ramblers on March 27, will now move on to the Elite Eight.
Oregon State wins Sweet Sixteen match 65-58 against Loyola Chicago to advance to the Elite 8
Junior midfielder Sofiane Djeffal, (left), and junior defender Gael Gibert signal to nearby teammates after they scored the final point that put them in the lead against UCLA at Thursday nights game.
OSU Men’s and Women’s Soccer team earned ranked wins
Beaver senior midfielder Tyrone Ntsabeleng fights to maintain possession of the ball from the opposing midfielder Sam Fletcher of UC Santa Barbara. Only moments later Ntsabeleng would be laying on the field from suffering a minor injury.
Men’s Soccer fights hard, gets first draw of the season
Beavers’ junior forward Gloire Amanda dribbles the ball upfield in a Feb. 27 match vs UCLA. Amanda has been a nationally-recognized player for the Beavers in 2021.
Oregon State Men’s, Women’s Soccer end of season preview
Beavers’ junior forward Gloire Amanda dribbles the ball upfield in a Feb. 27 match vs UCLA. Amanda has been a nationally-recognized player for the Beavers in 2021.
Oregon State Men’s Soccer suffers first loss of season to second-ranked Stanford
The OSU Mens Soccer team celebrates with each other in their senior night matchup versus Washington on Nov. 15, 2019 in Corvallis, Ore. 
Oregon State Men’s Soccer recruiting roundup
Laura Berg, head coach of the OSU Softball team, can be seen on the field. In Tokyo in July, Berg won silver in the 2020 Olympics—her fifth Olympic medal. 
Beaver Softball head coach, signees have successful Olympic run
Sophomore shortstop Maya Raider shakes hands with freshman 3rd baseman Grace Messmer before the Ducks were up to bat at the top of the 3rd inning. The Beavers put up a fight against the Ducks but were just edged out by the University of Oregon with a final score of 4-3
Oregon State Softball’s series against third-ranked Oregon Ducks ends with one win
Junior infielder Mikela Manewa pulls back to let one fly toward home against Arizona at home April 4, 2015.
Wednesday Win: OSU Softball win versus No. 2 Arizona Wildcats (2005)
OSU Baseball junior infielder/outfielder Tyler Malone takes the plate in the NCAA Regionals in June 2019 at Goss Stadium. 
Sports Breakdown: Baseball and Softball
Oregon State Softball head coach Laura Berg is an Olympian champion who enjoys playing pranks, has bees and served as a Los Angeles police officer. Berg is in her eight season as head coach. 
Berg is “just like everybody else”
A.J Marotte, Talia von Oelhoffen and Greta Kampschroeder (left to right) pose during an OSU Womens Basketball practice. These three teammates are also roommates looking forward to returning to in person classes and games.
How OSU athletes START their college careers in the BEST way possible
In this photo from 2020, fans support the OSU Women’s Basketball team in their home rivalry matchup versus Oregon on Jan. 26. 
Brian Holsinger looks to re-establish winning culture with Montana WBB
In this file photo from 2020, ASU senior guard Robbi Ryan (#11) maneuvers around OSU junior guard Aleah Goodman (#1) before scoring a two-pointer in the second quarter of the Oregon State vs. Arizona State game at Gill Coliseum, Friday, Feb. 7. On April 15, Goodman was drafted into the WNBA by the Connecticut Sun 
Aleah Goodman drafted to the Connecticut Sun
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Oregon State falls to top-seed South Carolina 59-42 in NCAA Tournament
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Oregon State WBB cruises in first game of NCAA tournament, beats FSU 83-59
The Oregon State womens soccer team taking on the UCLA Bruins at Paul Lorenz Field on Oct. 15. The Beavers would lose the game by a score of 4-1.
Women’s soccer battles hard but falls short to Bruins
Junior midfielder Sofiane Djeffal, (left), and junior defender Gael Gibert signal to nearby teammates after they scored the final point that put them in the lead against UCLA at Thursday nights game.
OSU Men’s and Women’s Soccer team earned ranked wins
The Oregon State womens soccer team celebrates a goal by redshirt-senior midfielder Mylene Gorzynski (16). The goal by Gorzyski helped the Beavers keep their undefeated streak.
Women’s soccer team defeats North Dakota, stays undefeated
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Lauren Sinacola announced as new women’s soccer head coach
Beavers’ junior forward Gloire Amanda dribbles the ball upfield in a Feb. 27 match vs UCLA. Amanda has been a nationally-recognized player for the Beavers in 2021.
Oregon State Men’s, Women’s Soccer end of season preview
An empty Gill Coliseum plays host to the 2021 PAC-12 Wrestling championship. OSU Wrestlings Nate Engel recently helped Adeline Gray qualify for the 2021 Olympic team.
OSU Wrestling’s Nate Engel coaches Adeline Gray to second Olympic Team
An empty Gill Coliseum plays host to the 2021 PAC-12 Wrestling championship. Oregon State finished second as a team in the event, while qualifying four members for the NCAA Tournament.
Oregon State Wrestling overcomes adversity, qualifies four for NCAA Tournament
In this file photo from 2019, OSU redshirt freshman 133-pounder Grant Willis finishes a match against Iowa State at Gill Coliseum. Willis is now a sophomore, and is coming off of two wins on Jan. 10, 2021.
Oregon State Wrestling earn first two wins of the season, improve to 2-4
Roommates and OSU senior wrestlers Adam Rateb (left) and Mateo Olmos (right) pictured in Adam’s bedroom behind his favorite poster of his idols. Adam and Mateo participated in the Black Lives Matter rally in Washington DC this past summer.
Oregon State wrestlers Rateb, Olmos, Turner, continue to fight for Black Lives Matter in D.C.
Chris Pendleton was hired in March 2020 to become the head coach of the Oregon State Wrestling team. Previously, Pendleton had spent six years as an assistant coach for Arizona State Wrestling. 
Oregon State Wrestling’s Engel and Pendleton reflect on Stanford cutting wrestling
The OSU volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point in the game versus the Washington State Cougars on Oct. 15. The Beavers would go on to lose the game, 0-3.
Volleyball drops competitive match to Washington State
The OSU womens volleyball team celebrating after scoring a point against the No. 17 Stanford Cardinals on October 8. The Beavers would fall to the Cardinals, losing 3-0.
Volleyball falls to No. 17 Stanford at first home game with fans since 2019
In this file photo from 2019, OSU Volleyball junior libero Grace Massey leads the teams celebration. Massey finished with 27 digs in the Beavers win on Feb. 11, a season high for the senior.
Oregon State Volleyball snaps losing streak, looks to build momentum
OSU Volleyball senior outside hitter Maddie Goings sets the ball. 
Why We Play: Maddie Goings (Oregon State Volleyball)
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Former Oregon State volleyball players accuse coach of running an abusive program
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
Slaughter: Fan experience robbed
OSU Rugby looks for wins and more bodies
IM Sports
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
Goalball is played with three players on the pitch at one time, with the players attempting to throw the ball into the opponents net. Goalball has been  a Paralympic sport since the 1976  Summer Games in Toronto.
Intramurals features Goalball tournament
Even with classes back in person, parts of Oregon State Universitys Corvallis, Ore. campus are still under construction as of Oct. 7. Many of these construction projects are being done in an effort to reduce carbon emissions.
Castles: Campus construction is a reminder to prioritize sustainable development
Preciosa Martinez, the graduate assistant of the Human Services Resource Center textbook lending program, retrieves a book from a shelf on Monday, Sept. 27th. The textbook lending program provides textbooks at no cost to students in need.
Malick: Students should use on-campus textbook resources
This illustration is meant to represent students who are wearing their masks during home beaver games at Reser Stadium. While the Oregon State University requires masks to be worn in outdoor spaces where physical distancing is not possible, some students have taken off their masks in Reser Stadium during football games.
Clairmont: OSU athletics fails to enforce student mask policies
This illustration above is meant to mimic the OSU Interfraternity Council’s “Jump Day.” This is an event where new members of fraternities meet at the Memorial Union and are boosted into the air and caught by their new fraternity brothers.
Clairmont: To rush or to not rush?
This illustration shows two students conversing about the availability of housing. For OSU students, finding affordable housing can be a struggle, with a rising demand and a slow growth in supply.
Malick: Expensive housing may restrict OSU accessibility
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
Hundreds of face mask-wearing marchers raise their firsts to signify their support for the Black Lives Matter movement during the June 7 March for Black Lives.
Editorial: To report the full truth, The Baro must address the ways we have perpetuated systemic injustices
Even with classes back in person, parts of Oregon State Universitys Corvallis, Ore. campus are still under construction as of Oct. 7. Many of these construction projects are being done in an effort to reduce carbon emissions.
Castles: Campus construction is a reminder to prioritize sustainable development
Preciosa Martinez, the graduate assistant of the Human Services Resource Center textbook lending program, retrieves a book from a shelf on Monday, Sept. 27th. The textbook lending program provides textbooks at no cost to students in need.
Malick: Students should use on-campus textbook resources
This illustration is meant to represent students who are wearing their masks during home beaver games at Reser Stadium. While the Oregon State University requires masks to be worn in outdoor spaces where physical distancing is not possible, some students have taken off their masks in Reser Stadium during football games.
Clairmont: OSU athletics fails to enforce student mask policies
This illustration above is meant to mimic the OSU Interfraternity Council’s “Jump Day.” This is an event where new members of fraternities meet at the Memorial Union and are boosted into the air and caught by their new fraternity brothers.
Clairmont: To rush or to not rush?
This illustration shows two students conversing about the availability of housing. For OSU students, finding affordable housing can be a struggle, with a rising demand and a slow growth in supply.
Malick: Expensive housing may restrict OSU accessibility
Up For Interpretation: Pokémon Go—Then & Now
Up For Interpretation: Pokémon Go—Then & Now
Ham Creek: Fully Vaxxed
Ham Creek: Fully Vaxxed
NINE: The Freezer Isle
NINE: The Freezer Isle
Up For Interpretation: Summer Dayz
Up For Interpretation: Summer Dayz
Viridian: Have A Great Summer!
Viridian: Have A Great Summer!
General Opinion Graphic
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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Letter to the Editor: The Board of Trustees must dismiss President Alexander
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Letter to the Editor: Dear survivors, we love you, believe you and we are here to advocate with you
Correction: Nick Hurley prepares to take over as Corvallis Police Chief
Correction: ASOSU insert in Feb. 17 issue
Summer crime impact changes as students leave the Corvallis community
Corrections: March 11 – 17
Correction: ASOSU insert in Feb. 11 issue

The Daily Barometer

The Daily Barometer

2021-2022 Staff

Adriana Gutierrez
Editor-in-Chief

Adriana Gutierrez

Third year English & Creative Writing double major, Applied Journalism minor (she/her)

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Assistant Editor

Patience Womack

Fifth year Psychology major, Education minor (she/her)

Kelsy Valentine
Campus Editor

Kelsy Valentine

Fourth year Creative Writing major, Business minor (she/her)

Cara Nixon
City Editor

Cara Nixon

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Andres De Los Santos
Sports Chief

Andres De Los Santos

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Jessica Hume-Pantuso
Photo Chief

Jessica Hume-Pantuso

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Sukhjot Sal
Copy Editor

Sukhjot Sal

Third year English major, Writing minor (she/her)

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Assistant Sports Editor

Benjamin Rabbino

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