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Construction of the new graduate student residence hall on the corner of 11th and Madison, pictured on August 11, 2023. The project, slated to be complete for the beginning of the 2024 school year, is well underway.

Residence hall construction sparks worry for graduate students

Audrey Saiz, News Contributor
October 2, 2023

There are currently 16 dorms on the Oregon State University campus, and only a few of them are dedicated to upperclassmen. Tebeau Hall, the newest dorm at OSU, was built in 2014. Since then, enrollment...

President of OSU Jayathi Murthy takes a moment to appreciate the view of Reser Stadium from an exam room during a tour of the new Health center located on the southwest side of campus on May 23. At its closest point, the new center is only 12 inches from Reser Stadium.

Hearing for PAC-12 realignment sees impact on student-athletes and community

Audrey Saiz, Sports Writer
September 29, 2023

As a gold medal winner at the U23 World Championships V8 in Bulgaria, Evan Park of the Women’s Rowing team is left wondering if she can afford–mentally and financially–to return for a final season...

Oregon State Vice President and Athletic Director Scott Barnes speaks to the media about the newly constructed west side of Reser Stadium on August 8, 2023.

President Murthy and Vice President Barnes ensure financial transparency in light of Pac-12 departures

Audrey Saiz, Sports Writer
September 27, 2023

Oregon State University President Murthy and Vice President Barnes released a statement regarding the Pac-12 on Tuesday morning.  On the whole, the statement focused on OSU’s commitment to its students...

A lone bike wheel locked to a bike rack on the campus of Oregon State University in Corvallis on Aug. 27.

Students and campus safety recommend actions to prevent bike theft

Audrey Saiz, News Contributor
September 25, 2023

Lonely tires, tireless bike frames, broken locks and clipped chains are a common sight outside of campus dorms, according to Oregon State University students. Students often leave their bikes chained outside...

In a photo illustration, fourth-year new media communications Major Allen Bernard checks the travel distance from Corvallis to his hometown of Lubbock, Texas on Aug. 28. Bernard, from Lubbock Texas, has learned a lot about Oregon during his studies.

The realities of going to college out-of-state

Audrey Saiz, Columnist
September 25, 2023

The student population of Oregon State University itself is over three times larger than my hometown, a tiny island in Southeast Alaska. But my main concern arriving here was not finances, storage units,...

McKenna Martinez (left) and Stanfords Amy Sayer (right) face off in a match at Paul Lorenz Field on October 23rd 2022. Martinez scored a goal Oregon States 3-2 win over UC Irvine.

Oregon State women’s soccer secures a 3-2 victory over UC Irvine

Audrey Saiz, Sports Contributor
September 7, 2023

The Oregon State University women’s soccer team defeated UC Irvine 3-2 at Paul Lorenz field on Thursday evening.  The last time OSU played UC Irvine was in the 2021 season, prior to Irvine’s NCAA...

Oregon State University (OSU) women’s soccer player, Megin Turi, and University of Southern California (USC) women’s soccer player, Jaelyn Eisenhart, intensely sprint towards the ball on Sept. 29, 2022. OSU’s women’s soccer put up six shots in the first half against the Portland Pilots.

Oregon State women’s soccer draws Portland Pilots on own goal

Audrey Saiz, Sports Contributor
September 3, 2023

The Oregon State women’s soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against the University of Portland Pilots at Paul Lorenz Field on Sunday evening.  The last matchup between both schools was back in 2020,...

OHA suggests smoke protection methods during wildfire season

OHA suggests smoke protection methods during wildfire season

Audrey Saiz, News Contributor
August 28, 2023

Wildfire smoke affects Corvallis residents every summer, and as such, experts say knowing how to protect against poor air quality is of utmost importance. Limiting outdoor activities is the easiest...

PAC-12 champ Fetherstonhaugh looks to carry momentum into upcoming seasons

PAC-12 champ Fetherstonhaugh looks to carry momentum into upcoming seasons

Audrey Saiz, Sports Contributor
August 21, 2023

Grace Fetherstonhaugh continues to excel in her college running career. She left the PAC-12 championship with not one title, but two PAC-12 wins–a first for Oregon State University. In fact, one PAC-12...

(#37) infielder Travis Bazzana smiles in the Corvallis Regional championship game vs Vanderbilt on June 6, 2022, at Goss Stadium. The Beavers secured a 7-6 victory over Vanderbilt.

OSU’s Bazzana makes waves as a Commodore

Audrey Saiz, Sports Contributor
August 7, 2023

Nearly 8,000 miles away from home Travis Bazzana has made a name for himself in the US college baseball world. As an Australian player who sought out college baseball in the US, he has become the face...

Someone walking through campus, in front of the closed Memorial Union Quad on July 25, in Corvallis. The grass in the Quad has been shaved down, and grass seeded.

Memorial Union Quad under construction through rest of summer

Audrey Saiz, News Contributor
July 26, 2023

With classes, summer jobs, and START orientations underway, students and staff are left without the center stone of campus–the Memorial Union Quad. Earlier this month, MU staff announced that a construction...

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