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This illustration represents how renter's rights are not always clear to student renters. With the help of Associated Students of Oregon State University’s Student Legal Services, they can save money and avoid disputes with their landlord.
Student legal services to host know your rights workshop
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Outgoing, incoming ASOSU officials explain extended shutdown
Last year, the head dancer leads a procession, followed by veterans holding various flags and the rest of the dancers during Grand Entry at the OSU 2023 Spring Pow-wow at Gill Coliseum on May 20. Grand Entry signifies the start of the Pow-wow and is led in a specific order: dignitaries, followed by royalty, and tailed by dancers.
Latwa Ina Pow Wow celebrates annual event
The AACU Call for Constructive Engagement document sits on a counter May 8. OSU has yet to sign the document for standing against the endangerment of American higher education.
OSU yet to sign AACU statement against federal government overreach
Women’s Fancy dancer Carol Melting-Tallow competes for first place during a Women’s Fancy competition at the OSU 2023 Spring Pow-wow at Gill Coliseum on May 20. Hailing from Alberta, Canada, Melting-Tallow came to show her son the campus and dance her heart out.
Annual Pow-Wow brings communities together
OMN Creative Team
OSU appoints next provost amidst strategic plan rollout
Contributed by the Corvallis Majestic Theater
My Fair Lady takes the stage
A climber participates in a previous Rally in the Valley competition at the Valley Rock Gym in Corvallis. This year's competition takes place May 17. Photo contributed by Valley Rock Gym.
Calling all climbers: Upcoming Rally in the Valley bouldering competition to take place
Justin Soares stands through the sunroof of his Volkswagen bus outside the Benton County Courthouse May 1. Soares' bus is a common sight at Corvallis protests.
Multiple protests land at Benton County Courthouse
A Corvallis resident walks along damaged pavement along NW 4th Street in Downtown Corvallis on April 20, highlighting concerns raised in the OSU Safe Streets and Roads for All Project. The project works to bring attention to areas students and residents have flagged as unsafe for walking or biking as part of the SS4A feedback initiative.
Road safety improvement initiative calls for public comments
Whiteside Theater is one of Corvallis' OR iconic stops on the history walk.
‘Not your grandmother’s history tour’
A handwritten sign advertises the arrival of strawberry season at Oso Honey Farm's tent at the Corvallis Farmer's Market on April 26.
Fresh food on a budget
The board of instant photos in the OSU hitting facility on May 13.
OSU snapshots their season
Sophomore left-handed pitcher Ethan Kleinschmit (24) winds up to pitch to Grand Canyon University’s batter in Goss Stadium on March 16, 2025. Oregon State beat Long Beach State 13-0 on May 17, 2025.
Kleinschmit strikes again, OSU wins on senior day
Junior OF Canon Reeder is fired up as he rounds the bases following a grand slam in the 3rd inning against Long Beach State at Goss Stadium on May 16, 2025. Reeder’s homer helped the Beavers get off to an 8-0 lead against the Dirtbags after a scoring onslaught in the 3rd inning.
Beavers escape Dirtbags as postseason looms
Service returns, Beavers roll past Portland State in Spring showdown
Service returns, Beavers roll past Portland State in Spring showdown
OSU OF Canon Reeder (23) celebrates his homerun at homeplate with INF AJ Singer (7). The Beavers beat Long Beach State 2-1 at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on May 15, 2025.
Beavs to the wire, 2-1 close victory to start new series
Beavers win in their return home
Beavers win in their return home
The board of instant photos in the OSU hitting facility on May 13.
OSU snapshots their season
Sophomore left-handed pitcher Ethan Kleinschmit (24) winds up to pitch to Grand Canyon University’s batter in Goss Stadium on March 16, 2025. Oregon State beat Long Beach State 13-0 on May 17, 2025.
Kleinschmit strikes again, OSU wins on senior day
Junior OF Canon Reeder is fired up as he rounds the bases following a grand slam in the 3rd inning against Long Beach State at Goss Stadium on May 16, 2025. Reeder’s homer helped the Beavers get off to an 8-0 lead against the Dirtbags after a scoring onslaught in the 3rd inning.
Beavers escape Dirtbags as postseason looms
OSU OF Canon Reeder (23) celebrates his homerun at homeplate with INF AJ Singer (7). The Beavers beat Long Beach State 2-1 at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on May 15, 2025.
Beavs to the wire, 2-1 close victory to start new series
Beavers win in their return home
Beavers win in their return home
Oregon hitter rounds the bases after a first inning home run at Goss Stadium on April 29, 2025. The Beavers were able to respond to Oregon’s scoring early, but would end up falling short to the Ducks in the later innings
There’s no place like home field
OSU QB Maalik Murphy (6) throws to one of his wide recievers down field. The Beavers showed some good skills during their spring game at Reeser Stadium in Corvallis on April 19, 2025.
Orange cashes in: NIL changes game at OSU
Wide Receiver Jeremiah Noga (#18) gets into position during Oregon State University Football’s spring practice on March 11 in Corvallis.
Transfer portal closes with reshaped rosters
Oregon State wide receiver Jeremiah Noga catches a touchdown pass from quarterback DJ Uiagalelei. Noga caught his first touchdown pass of the season and of his Oregon State career. Noga was one of three players to catch receiving touchdowns in Oregon State's dominant 42-17 win over the San Jose State Spartans. Noga entered the transfer portal on April 25, 2025.
Who’s in, Who’s out?
OSU QB Maalik Murphy (6) throws to one of his wide recievers down field. The Beavers showed some good skills during their spring game at Reeser Stadium in Corvallis on April 19, 2025.
Murphy makes spring debut, defense dominates
OSU QB Maalik Murphy (6) gets ready to have the ball snapped to him for drills. The Beavers worked hard during their Tuesday morning practice on March 11, 2025 at Prothro Field in Corvallis.
QB1 touches down in Corvallis
Beaver football running intense ball security drills during their Tuesday morning practice on March 11, 2025. The Beavers are getting ready at Prothro Field in Corvallis.
Football staff gains new hires, coaching additions
Head coach Tanya Chaplin debriefs with the OSU gymnastics team after the uneven bars routines at the triple meet against Washington and Alaska in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 10, 2025.
Carey departs, gymnastics faces new chapter
Sophomore Sophia Esposito performs her floor routine at the triple meet against Washington and Alaska in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 10, 2025. Esposito secured the highest score on floor for the Beavers this meet with a 9.950
GymBeavs headed to NCAA regional in Tuscaloosa
Senior and two-time Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey performs her balance beam routine at the triple meet against Washington and Alaska in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 10, 2025. Carey secured the highest score on beam for the Beavers this meet with a 9.900.
Celebrating OSU women’s athletes past to present
Senior Kaitlin Garcia celebrates after landing on vault, scoring a 9.900 at the triple meet against Washington and Alaska in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 10, 2025. Garcia secured the highest score on vault for the Beavers this meet
Beavers post season high in tri-meet victory over Huskies and Seawolves
Jade Carey does her final pass of her floor routine on Feb 7, 2025 in Gill Coliseum. She finished off the night in a meet against UC Davis and Alaska.
Beavers do flips over tri meet against Alaska and UC Davis
The crowd reacts to Jade Carey not scoring a 10.00 for her floor routine against San Jose State at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR on Jan 17, 2025. Beaver fans are prepping for a season of cheering on their teams.
Beaver Athletics climb up in the ranks
Wide Receiver Jeremiah Noga (#18) gets into position during Oregon State University Football’s spring practice on March 11 in Corvallis.
Transfer portal closes with reshaped rosters
Oregon State’s Michael Rataj (12) shoots as the Beavers take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs in a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis. Rataj entered the transfer portal.
Oregon State men’s basketball players enter transfer portal
OSU gears up for Vegas
OSU gears up for Vegas
Graphic by OMN Creative team. Photo by Kiarra Ruff.
World-class hoops
Graphic made by OMN Creative team. Photo by Landon Marks.
Power after injury
Junior guard Nate Kingz reacts emotionally to a foul committed by a Washington State player in Gill Coliseum on Feb 6, 2025. The Beavers capitalized on the foul trouble that Washington State was in by sinking 30 of their 38 free throw attempts.
OSU basketball players get named to all-conference teams
Oregon State University player receives the ball from a teammate as an opposing Portland player comes after on Paul Lorenz Field. The Beaver Men’s soccer team proceeded to lose the win against University of Portland 2 to 3 on April 19 2025. Oregon State recently beat Southern Oregon 3-1 at Paul Lorenz Field on April 25, 2025.
Cortijo and Meneses seal the deal over the Raiders
OSU Men’s soccer player, Pere Belmonte, does a backflip to celebrate after his game-winning goal during a game against UC Irvine on August 22. Beavers men's soccer players are excited for the upcoming season.
Brookins brings stability amidst major change
OSU men's soccer players celebrate the first goal at the Beavs vs Lions home game Oct. 30 2024. Jarred Brookins was announced as the Beavers new head coach.
Beavers name familiar face as new head coach
Beavers men’s soccer head coach departs Corvallis
Beavers men’s soccer head coach departs Corvallis
Defender Enzo Newman fields a pass in the second half against Gardner-Webb at Paul Lorenz Field on Nov 21. Newman’s aggressive play was key to the Beavers’ attack in the second half, but was not enough to overcome the Bulldogs’ defense.
Beavers reunited in MLS SuperDraft
Forward Ellis Spikner grimaces after a missed goal attempt in the second half against Gardner-Webb at Paul Lorenz Field on Nov 21. The Beavers came close many times throughout the match, but were never able to find the back of the net
No repeat playoff run for the Beavers
Oregon State softball player Ellie Garcia pitches in a game against the University of Arizona at Kelly field on Friday. Garcia played a crucial role in the Beavers five runs on their loss to Santa Clara on May 10, 2025.
Santa Clara stuns Oregon State on Senior Day
Oregon State Softball players prepare for a hit from opposing team, Saint Mary's at their second game Saturday April 26. The Beavs lost with a final score of 4-6 making that the second loss of the day.
OSU falls to Saint Mary’s, swept by Gaels
On April 14, 2025, the team huddles in a circle in a home game against Montana at Kelly Field. The OSU Softball team brought the heat with the score ending 7-0. The Beaver softball team regroups a loss to the Ducks on April 16.
Beavers let the win fly against the Ducks
On April 14, 2025, Logan Hulon pitches in the third inning in a home game against Montana at Kelly Field. OSO had an amazing game winning 7-0 on this Monday morning.
OSU bests Grizzlies, 7-0 win
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Rivalry game ends with Beaver loss at home
Beavers fall to Scarlet Knights in home opener
Beavers fall to Scarlet Knights in home opener
Returning Beaver competes against WNBA teams
Returning Beaver competes against WNBA teams
Kennedie Shuler searches for a teammate to pass to during the Oregon State Women's basket ball game vs Saint Mary's College in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR on February 1, 2025. Shuler returns to the Beavers next season.
Beavers roster begins to fill
Graphic made by Jack Schuler.
Women’s Basketball fights against all odds
The OSU women's team huddle in a circle during a game against Washington on Jan 27, 2025 in Gill Coliseum. They put up a tough fight, but in the end Washington took the lead in a close home game. OSU fell to Gonzaga 66-62 on Feb. 13.
Oregon State sees a first-round exit against North Carolina
Catarina Ferreira (30) goes in for the freethrow shot in the game against the University of Portland on Jan 18th, 2025.
Oregon State wins it all in the WCC
Point Guard Kennedie Shuler (1) running past her defender against Gonzaga at Gill Coliseum on Feb 13.
OSU overcomes Gonzaga, heads to WCC finals
Service returns, Beavers roll past Portland State in Spring showdown
Service returns, Beavers roll past Portland State in Spring showdown
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Beavers defeat Oregon Tech in spring opener
OSU Womens Soccer team celebrates the victory with a group hug on Paul Lorenz Field Nov 2 2024.
Oregon State women’s soccer promotes interim head coach
Celebration rumbles from the Paul Lorenz Field after a victory for the OSU Womens Soccer team Nov. 2 2024.
Beavers’ seniors star in upset win
Forward Carly Carraher (#15) defends against Pepperdine midfielder Caroline Coleman (#12) in Oregon State's game against Pepperdine on Oct 26 at Paul Lorenz Field.
Beavers and Waves battle to 1-1 draw
LMU Lions lock out the Beavers
LMU Lions lock out the Beavers
Nash Singleton throws his opponent to the ground during the Pac-12 Wrestling Championship at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Sunday.
Oregon State wrestling snags three Pac-12 titles
Senior Trey Munoz, gets into position at the afternoon wrestling match in Gill Coliseum Feb. 23. The Beavs took home the win against North Carolina with a score of 22-1
Beavers seal the trifecta over North Carolina
Redshirt Sophomore Murphy Menke attempts to slam his Wyoming opponent in Gill Coliseum on Jan 19, 2025. Murphy Menke took the win at home on Feb 2, 2025.
Beavers route the Roadrunners
Sophomore Christopher Hamblin has his hand raised after a decision victory against Wyoming in Gill Coliseum on Jan 19. Hamblin took the win again against Stanford on Jan. 31 at home.
Stanford barely escapes Beavers jaws
Redshirt Sophomore Murphy Menke attempts to slam his Wyoming opponent in Gill Coliseum on Jan 19, 2025
Beavers fall at home to Wyoming
Nash Singleton throws his opponent to the ground during the Pac-12 Wrestling Championship at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Sunday.
Beavers get wrangled by Oklahoma State
Beavers Volleyball ends season on tough California road trip
Beavers Volleyball ends season on tough California road trip
Beavers upset the Cougars: A week of home wins
Beavers upset the Cougars: A week of home wins
Outsider hitter, Alexix Rodriguez (#23) and opposite, Annika Hester (#4) celebrate after a score for the beavers in a game against San Diego on Nov 16, 2024 in Gill Coliseum
Beavers volleyball sweep Portland Pilots
Beavers fall 3-1 on senior night
Beavers fall 3-1 on senior night
Amanda Burns and Zaria Thornton celebrate a point against Saint Marys in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis OR on Oct 24 2024.
Beavers outlast Gaels in a tight four-set match
Beavers defeat Dons in five-set thriller
Beavers defeat Dons in five-set thriller
OSU QB Maalik Murphy (6) throws to one of his wide recievers down field. The Beavers showed some good skills during their spring game at Reeser Stadium in Corvallis on April 19, 2025.
Orange cashes in: NIL changes game at OSU
Oregon hitter rounds the bases after a first inning home run at Goss Stadium on April 29, 2025. The Beavers were able to respond to Oregon’s scoring early, but would end up falling short to the Ducks in the later innings
There’s no place like home field
Illustrated by Cat Smith
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 Men’s Rugby Club creates bonds beyond the field
OSU Men’s Rugby Club creates bonds beyond the field
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 Men's 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
The Geezer goalies hold the championship flag after winning the tournament in Corvallis in February. Contributed by IM Sports.
IM goalball league sees low attendance with high reviews
An illustration showing the various sports
Summer intramural sports offer a variety of activities for students
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
Sophomore left-handed pitcher Ethan Kleinschmit (24) winds up to pitch to Grand Canyon University’s batter in Goss Stadium on March 16, 2025. Oregon State beat Long Beach State 13-0 on May 17, 2025.
Kleinschmit strikes again, OSU wins on senior day
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: Support international students and faculty
General Opinion Graphic
Revisiting Title IX: OSU needs fairness for accused, support for survivors
The dangers of power abuse in collegiate athletics
The dangers of power abuse in collegiate athletics
General Opinion Graphic
Statement regarding recent events related to ASOSU
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
OMN's Top 10 To-Dos at OSU
OMN’s Top 10 To-Dos at OSU
Kera Nelson and Audrey Saiz hold out previous Barometer Issues on Sept. 18.
Letters from the Editors
Barometer staff together holding up their Back to School print edition.
The Barometer needs unfiltered information to report the truth
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
Sophomore left-handed pitcher Ethan Kleinschmit (24) winds up to pitch to Grand Canyon University’s batter in Goss Stadium on March 16, 2025. Oregon State beat Long Beach State 13-0 on May 17, 2025.
Kleinschmit strikes again, OSU wins on senior day
General Opinion Graphic
Revisiting Title IX: OSU needs fairness for accused, support for survivors
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
Drink spiking and underreported sexual assault: A look into gender discrepancies
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?
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
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: Support international students and faculty
General Opinion Graphic
Statement regarding recent events related to ASOSU
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: Students United for Palestinian Rights issue demands for OSU to divest from Israel
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: OSU administration shares statement for cancellation of FlatTail Festival
Letter from the Editor: Read-aloud narrations of stories start with this issue
Letter from the Editor: Read-aloud narrations of stories start with this issue
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Letter to the Editor: OSU should explore sustainable food packaging
Ice Cream Adventure
Ice Cream Adventure
Summer is Around the Corner
Summer is Around the Corner
Weather
Weather
Mossy Wet Rock Episode 17
Mossy Wet Rock Episode 17
Frog World: The Beetle
Frog World: The Beetle
Ham Creek: Gym
Ham Creek: Gym
February Secret Sudoku
February Secret Sudoku
February Buzzle
February Buzzle
January Twisted Sudoku
January Twisted Sudoku
January Intimidating Square
January Intimidating Square
November Interpreter
November Interpreter
November Chess Puzzle
November Chess Puzzle
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