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Andres De Los Santos

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Chief

Third year

English & Creative Writing double major, Communications minor

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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.

[Photo] The Beavers continue their winning streak, smashing the Roadrunners

Sydni Zidarevich, Sports Contributor
January 29, 2023

Redshirt sophomore, Trey Munoz, prepares mentally for his match against CSU Bakersfield's Jacob Hansen at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis. Senior, Isaiah Crosby, is also seen alongside Munoz pre match.

Pictured from left to right, Callan Jackman, Sierra Bishop, Emily Nagel, Caleb Etter, Jennifer Ruan, Christian Porter Lubbers, Sarah Connolly, Kristina Peterson and Benny the Beaver. These members of the Dam Worth It team pose with uplifting signs at the Jan. 20 OSU Men’s Basketball game vs. the University of Washington Huskies in Gill Coliseum.

Dam Worth It celebrates five years, speaks toward the growth of mental health awareness

When Dam Worth It was first founded back in 2017, co-founders Taylor Ricci and Nathan Braaten had no idea of the impact it would have on the Oregon State community five years later. Since the creation...

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Tim Tibesar relieved of duties at Oregon State

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Editor
November 7, 2021

In an email sent by head Oregon State football coach Jonathan Smith, it was revealed today that Tim Tibesar, defensive coordinator at Oregon State, has been relieved of his duties. “I felt it was...

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Chol Marial Ruled Ineligible to Start 2021-22 Basketball Season

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Chief
November 3, 2021

In an email sent by Shawn Schoeffler, assistant director for Oregon State athletics, it was revealed that  junior center Chol Marial will begin the season ineligible for competition due to NCAA progress...

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

Soccer programs upset No. 7 and No. 23 ranked teams on the same night
Andres De Los Santos, Sports Editor
October 1, 2021

Both the Oregon State men's soccer and women's soccer team played on the same night against ranked opponents. And both teams were able to walk away with a victory. The Oregon State women's soccer team...

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

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Editor
September 24, 2021

In an email sent by Hank Hager, an assistant director for athletic communications, the Oregon State baseball team will take on Linn-Benton Community College in an exhibition doubleheader on Friday, October...

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Brian Raschilla promoted to Associate Head Coach

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Editor
September 13, 2021

After one year with the Oregon State gymnastics program, it was announced that Bryan Raschilla has been promoted to associate head coach. The statement was announced on September 13 by head gymnastics...

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

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
April 16, 2021

Imagine going straight from coaching six wrestlers at the NCAA tournament, to then going to coaching one of your good friends, and being in their corner as they fight to qualify for their second Olympic...

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

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
April 15, 2021

Former Oregon State basketball player Aleah Goodman will pack her bags and travel east, as she was drafted by Connecticut Sun in the third round of the 2021 WNBA draft on April 15. Goodman was the 30th...

OSU community members discuss the effects of Alexander’s actions, expectations of next president

Andres De Los Santos, Multimedia Contributor
April 14, 2021

Editor’s Note: Content warning—story contains mention of sexual harassment and assault.Oregon State University community members discuss how former president F. King Alexander's actions affected the...

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

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
April 12, 2021

Oregon State Athletics has had some success stories through fall and winter, with football beating their rival Oregon Ducks, both basketball teams qualifying for the NCAA Tournament, and wrestling winning...

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

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
March 13, 2021

Two top five teams in the country faced off today, as the fifth-ranked Oregon State Beavers faced off against the second-ranked Stanford Cardinal in PAC-12 Men’s Soccer. It was a tough battle from both...

Senior Lexie Gonzalez performs a personal record on the a  beam for senior night on Friday against Utah. Oregon State fell behind Utah by a slim margin of 1.150pts.

“Emotional” senior night the last home performance for five OSU gymnasts

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
March 8, 2021

Senior night for any sports team is a night full of different emotions, feelings, and thoughts, as shown through the performance of Oregon State on Mar. 5, and summed up by Head Gymnastics Coach Tanya...

Photo of the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center on Oregon State Universitys campus. Terrance Harris, the assistant director at the BCC credits Fred Milton, the former OSU student-athlete, with the development of cultural centers across the OSU campus.

How Fred Milton inspired lasting change at Oregon State University

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
March 4, 2021

When Terrance Harris, the director of the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center, was asked what words he would use to describe former Oregon State linebacker Fred Milton, he couldn’t settle on just...

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

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
March 3, 2021

Oregon State Wrestling’s Head Coach Chris Pendleton believes that in order for growth to take place, first must come a little adversity. Pendleton has seen this first hand. Not only seen his wrestlers...

The Oregon State Beavers Gymnastics team cheers on their teammate during a floor routine. OSU Gymnastics faced off against Cal Gymnastics on Sunday, Feb. 21 at Gill Coliseum.

Gymnastics set season-best, other records in loss to Golden Bears

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
February 25, 2021

Ongoing cases of COVID-19 have made for a weird 2021 sports season. Just last week, Oregon State Gymnastics was supposed to host the Arizona Wildcats, but that meet was canceled due to COVID-19 issues...

OSU junior Ethan Thompson dribbles up the court past California senior Paris Austin during the game versus California in Gill Coliseum on March 7.

Oregon State Men’s Basketball finishes weekend 2-0

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
February 8, 2021

With the Oregon State Women’s Basketball team currently on pause due to COVID-19 concerns within the program, the Beavers Men's team took full control of the basketball spotlight, and made the most of...

Freshman Ariana Young Greene begins her routine on the balance beam. OSU Women’s gymnastics takes the victory against Washington on January 23rd with a score of 194.925 to 192.875

“Beaver Bubble” sets records, gets first win of the season

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
January 26, 2021

The highest score that a gymnast can obtain during a routine is a 10. On Jan. 23, in Beavers Gymnastics’ second meet of the season, Oregon State junior Madi Dagen came close to just doing that.Dagen...

Senior Niya Mack performs her bar routine. OSU lost their first meet at home against Boise 194.250 to 191.950.

Oregon State Gymnastic back in action for 2021

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
January 18, 2021

Oregon State Gymnastics returned to action on Jan. 15, but began their 2021 season in an empty stadium, closed to the public due to the university’s COVID-19 safety regulations.With there being no fan...

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

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
January 12, 2021

It was a tough start for the Oregon State Wrestling team, who began their season 0-3, losing to the North Dakota State Buffalos, South Dakota State Jackrabbits, and the Missouri Tigers on Jan. 3, 2021. But...

In this file photo from 2019, OSU redshirt sophomore quarterback Tristan Gebbia (#3) throws a pass while under pressure from UO freshman defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus (#97) in Autzen Stadium. This season, Gebbia was able to get his revenge in a 41-38 win over the Oregon Ducks.

Beavers emerge triumphant in rivalry week, earn first win over Ducks since 2016

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
November 30, 2020

The Oregon and Oregon State rivalry is one that’s come with national relevance a number of times, but it’s bound to mean the most to those who were born and raised in the state of Oregon. Just ask...

In this file photo from 2019, The Oregon State offense lines up against the Oregon defense in their annual rivalry game. Oregon State lost the battle last season, but got revenge in their 2020 meeting by a 41-38 final score. Photo from Orange Media Network archives.

Oregon State Football wins 41-38 over rival Oregon Ducks

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
November 27, 2020

The Oregon State Beavers defeated the 15th ranked Oregon Ducks by a score of 41-38. The Beavers are now 2-2 overall. Junior Running Back Jermar Jefferson had another spectacular performance, having 29...

Oregon State’s Quarterback Tristan Gebbia celebrating his first receiving touchdown this season. Gebbia helped lead the Beavers their first win of the season with 147 yards, one passing touchdown and one receiving touchdown.

Beaver football team runs the gauntlet in their first win of the 2020 season

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
November 23, 2020

As the common saying goes, “It’s not about how you start the race, it’s how you finish it”. This might be the way Oregon State football hopes their season goes, after what was a rocky start. After...

Oregon State University Running Back Jermar Jefferson looking back while breaking open a 75 yard touchdown for the opening play. Jefferson had 196 yards in Oregon State’s victory over the University of California Golden Bears.

Oregon State Football beats Golden Bears 31-27, gets first win of the season

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
November 21, 2020

The Oregon State Beavers got their first win of the season, as they defeated the California Golden Bears by the slim margin of 31-27. The Beavers now move to 1-2 on the season. Oregon State came out firing,...

In this file photo from 2019, freshman midfielder Abby Schwartz battles against an Oregon defender on Nov. 7 at Paul Lorenz Field. Schwartz earned Offensive Player of the Week honors in the PAC-12 for her efforts in Oregon States victory then third-ranked Stanford Cardinal.

Why We Play: Abby Schwartz (Women’s Soccer)

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
November 18, 2020

Going to a brand new school in a country away from home may make some people feel like an outsider, but not Abby Schwartz, a sophomore midfielder for the Oregon State Women’s Soccer team. In fact, Schwartz...

In this file photo from Nov. 7, 2020, Caleb Lightbourn kicks the football down Reser Stadium against Washington State. After falling short against Washington State the week prior, the Beavers were unable to grab the win against the Washington Huskies on Nov.14, losing 27-21 on the road.

The Beavers come up short of first 2020 win, despite strong effort in all three phases

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
November 16, 2020

It was a cold, rainy, and windy night, yet energy from both sidelines was at a high as the Oregon State Beavers traveled to Seattle to take on the Washington Huskies in their second game of the season. The...

In this file photo from Nov. 7, 2020, The Beaver Football team storms Reser Stadium through a cloud of smoke on November 7th at 7:30pm for their game against Washington State. The Beavers finished the 2020 season with a 2-5 record, and now look ahead to 2021s campaign during the offseason.

Oregon State Beavers lose 27-21 to Washington Huskies, fall to 0-2

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
November 15, 2020

The Oregon State Beavers lost to the Washington Huskies on Nov. 14 by a slim margin of 27-21, the Beavers' second loss of the season.Although the Beavers kept the game close throughout, riding a spectacular...

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.

Beavers’ Men’s Basketball Coach Wayne Tinkle can’t wait for the return of PAC-12 basketball

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
November 10, 2020

If there's someone who can’t contain their excitement about PAC-12 basketball returning, it’s Oregon State head basketball coach Wayne Tinkle. At one point not long ago, however, Tinkle could be found...

Why is voting important?

Andres De Los Santos, Multimedia Contributor
October 25, 2020

Editor's Note: This video is a part of the 2020 Elections Issue. The Baro has put together this issue to inform the Oregon State University and greater Corvallis, Ore. communities about the 2020 Elections....

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Letter to the editor: Where I Was

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
October 16, 2020

There is a lot of “Where were you?” moments in Oregon State history. The Oregon State football team defeating the then #1 ranked USC Trojans back in 2008, the women’s gymnastics team punching their...

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.

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
October 12, 2020

It was only 57 years ago when the late Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on Aug. 28, 1963. Ever since then, every year...

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PAC-12 Conference announces decision to resume football and basketball

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
September 24, 2020

The PAC-12 conference announced on Sept. 24 that they have reversed their decision to postpone all athletic competition until the beginning of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was announced officially...

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

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
August 20, 2020

When the PAC-12 held its 2020 Wrestling Championships in early March, the six programs of the conference’s six-school division were all represented. However, the next time the conference meets, one of...

OSU vice president and athletic director Scott Barnes was hired into his position in December 2016. Barnes is working with the Athletics department to understand scholarship opportunities and financial options moving forward in the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Scott Barnes and Jonathan Smith reflect on PAC-12’s athletics postponement

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
August 12, 2020

Oregon State’s Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Barnes, alongside Football Head Coach Jonathan Smith, addressed the media today following the PAC-12 Conference’s decision...

Oregon State Mens Soccers Joel Walker. Walker is a senior student-athlete and president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

OSU Men’s Soccer’s Joel Walker is fighting for racial equality as SAAC president

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
August 10, 2020

“The Black voice matters. It’s been neglected for many, many years, and it’s definitely time for a change," said Oregon State University senior midfielder Joel Walker.Walker, a member of the Oregon...

OSU Wrestler Mateo Olmos, in the 165 pound weight class, squared up versus Little Rock on Feb. 15, 2020 at Gill Coliseum.

OSU Wrestling recruiting updates and breakdowns

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
August 7, 2020

Last season, the Oregon State Wrestling program finished with a dual record of 8-6, including wins over Michigan, University of Little-Rock, Arkansas, and California Polytechnic State. At the PAC-12 Championships,...

The OSU Mens Soccer team celebrates with each other in their senior night matchup versus Washington on Nov. 15, 2019 in Corvallis, Ore. 

Season in Review: OSU Men’s Soccer

Andres De Los Santos
July 11, 2020

Losing your home opener is a tough loss, but sometimes it's what a team needs to prepare them for the sports season that is to come. An example of this is last season, when the Oregon State Men's Soccer...

OSU senior Maela Lazaro competes a back layout on beam as the second part of her back handspring, back layout acro series during the third rotation of the OSU vs. ASU vs. LSU tri-meet at Gill Coliseum, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Lazaro matched her personal career-high on beam with a 9.925, and OSU left the rotation tying their season-high team beam score with a 49.375.

OSU Gymnastics falls short, focuses on support and communication

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
February 10, 2020

The No. 22 Oregon State Women’s Gymnastics team held a tri-meet in Corvallis against the No. 30 Arizona State Sun Devils and the No. 9 LSU Tigers on Feb. 8. More than 2,800 people filled Gill Coliseum...

OSU teammates—junior guard Destiny Slocum (#24), junior guard Aleah Goodman (#1), senior guard Mikayla Pivec (#0), and senior guard/forward Madison Washington (#3)—run towards each other in celebration after Pivec shoots a buzzer-beater to win the game against ASU at Gill Coliseum, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. After trailing by more than 10 points in the second quarter, OSU made an incredible comeback during the second half of the game.

Beavers’ last-second shot douses Sun Devils

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
February 10, 2020

Over 5,700 people in attendance erupted in roars and cheers when the shot was made. The buzzer beater shot, made by Oregon State senior guard Mikayla Pivec, came from an inbounds play with 0.4 seconds...

USC Freshman Onyeka Okongwu dunks the ball during matchup versus OSU in Gill Coliseum on Jan. 25, 2020.

OSU Men’s Basketball falls at home to USC Trojans

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
January 27, 2020

In a battle of unranked teams, the Southern California Trojans visited Gill Coliseum to face off against the Oregon State Beavers on Jan. 25. Both teams were desperate for a win. Both men’s basketball...

OSU redshirt junior wrestler Adam Rateb works to pin his opponent versus Northern Colorado.

OSU Wrestling gains confidence with win over Northern Colorado

Andres De Los Santos, Sports Contributor
January 13, 2020

After defeating No. 22 ranked Michigan in Ann Arbor on Jan. 5, the No. 24 Oregon State Men’s Wrestling team returned to Gill Coliseum on Jan. 10 and defeated out-of-conference rival Northern Colorado...

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