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A photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows the hemp fields at the Oregon State University research greenhouse. Hemp has been used for food, clothing and more, arriving in 1545 due to Spanish colonization.

Hemp’s ‘long history of human use’ proven useful for food, clothing, medicine and more

Alexander Banks, News Contributor
March 7, 2023

Last year, researcher and professor at Oregon State University, Richard van Breemen, discovered two cannabinoid acids — found in hemp — that block the infection of human cells from the virus that causes...

In this photo illustration, Computer Science major Harshini Reddy checks the transfer credit central portal, at Valley Library - Oregon State University on Feb.21

The Firing Lane: College survival and success: something transfer students need to know

Alexander Banks , News Contributor
March 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. Transfer students are realizing a significant amount of...

A photo illustration of a Oregon State University college degree burning on March 1. Questions are raised of whether a four year college degree is worth the debt that comes along with it in the face of an experience driven employment environment.

Firing Lane: College degrees, a valuable commodity or glorified paper weight?

Alexander Banks , Columnist
March 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. A tightening labor market threatens the legitimacy of college...

The college experience

The college experience

Alexander Banks , News Contributor
March 2, 2023

Even though Oregon State University only mandates first-year students to live on campus, some undergrads continue living on campus rather than weighing other options.  With 16 different residence halls,...

Hallucinogenic mushrooms have been legalized in the state of Oregon as a result of Measure 109. This illustration shows a group of brightly colored and heavily patterned mushrooms.

What does new psilocybin-based services mean for Corvallis residents and the supposed mental health crisis?

Alexander Banks , News Contributor
February 7, 2023

Oregon cities and counties decide regulations for manufacturers, producers and servicers on psilocybin-based services, while at the beginning of 2023, the state announced that individuals can now pay and...

What Black representation in film means to Black OSU students

What Black representation in film means to Black OSU students

Alexander Banks , News Contributor
February 6, 2023

How important is representation and where do Black moviegoers draw the line between being represented and reliving trauma? On Jan. 6, 2023, United Artists Releasing and Universal Pictures released a...

Photo of program co-director Kaitlyn Kim posing for a photo with her buddy.

OSU student founds an Alzheimer’s Buddies chapter: program assists in improving the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s

Alexander Banks , News Contributor
January 17, 2023

Oregon State University student Grace Scuderi hopes to  improve the lives of families and those affected with Alzheimer’s, or other forms of  dementia, through the founding of an Alzheimer’s Buddies...

Steve Clark announces retirement after over a decade long career at OSU

Steve Clark announces retirement after over a decade long career at OSU

Alexander Banks, News Contributor
December 12, 2022

After 11 years as the Vice President of University Relations and Marketing position, Steve Clark has announced his plan to retire on July 1, 2023.  Oregon State University President, Jayathi Y. Murthy,...

Flags of the world in the Memorial Union won Nov. 21. Each flag signifies a nation represented within the student and faculty body at OSU.

Opinión: Para considerarnos un país diverso, necesitamos una poblacion bilingüe

Alexander Banks, Columnist
December 3, 2022

Nota de los editores: Esté artículo no representa la opinión de The Daily Barometer. Esté artículo refleja la opinion personal del escritor.  En Nigeria hay más de quinientos idiomas. A comparación,...

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