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Skipping senior prom to get a head start on his college career

Skipping senior prom to get a head start on his college career

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
March 14, 2017

At this time of year, most 18-year-olds are getting ready for their high school senior prom.  Or senior trips.  Or graduation parties.  That isn’t the case for true freshman Isaiah Hodgins.After getting...

Students from Crescent Valley High School take the plunge

Polar Plunge into freezing water

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
February 19, 2017

This annual event was held off of Crystal Lake Drive in downtown Corvallis. 50 teams were signed up to participate this year, and the event raised a total of $53,484—beating their goal of $50,000, all...

18 turnovers stop Oregon State’s chance at first Pac-12 win

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
February 17, 2017

Now winless through 14 conference games after losing 60-52 Thursday night to Colorado, the Beavers' probability of finding a victory this season seems even further out of reach.The Oregon State men’s...

Elysha Lang works out at Dixon Recreaction Center. Lang uses her own personal experiences to teach students how to be healthy through training.

Losing weight, finding motivation

Cassidy Wood, News Contributor
February 13, 2017

Elysha Lang uses her life experiences to help others make healthy choices When asked about food, chances are that Elysha Lang knows what it’s made of.  Years of monitoring what she’s been putting...

OSU vs CAL

Beavers build the dam with 25 new recruits

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
February 2, 2017

One of the most exciting days in the football offseason was Wednesday, Feb. 1--signing day.  This is the day when each new recruit decides which Division 1 football program they will join for their college...

OSU Rugby looks for wins and more bodies

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
February 2, 2017

Lack of consistent participation has caused slow start in 2017Not many people at Oregon State know much about the sport rugby, let alone that we have a Division-1AA rugby team here at Oregon State.The...

Men’s hoops loses seventh straight game, falling 69-58 to Cal

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
January 22, 2017

The Oregon State men’s basketball team continues on their seven-game losing streak, after losing to the California Bears 69-58 Saturday night at Gill Coliseum. This is the worst start to a conference...

Beavers fall 93-90 to Savannah State

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
December 11, 2016

Drew Eubanks had 23 points and 16 rebounds.  Stevie Thompson Jr. had 17 points and 9 rebounds.  Ben Koné had his first career start, and put up a total of four points and had two rebounds.  But all...

Oregon State vs. Washington State

Seniors attempt to finish season with Civil War victory

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
November 26, 2016

The Civil War is a historic rivalry that began 122 years ago, in 1894.  The last time the Beavers came out with a victory, was in 2007.  They are hoping to break the eight-game losing streak at Reser...

Oregon State vs. Stanford

Young outside linebackers tasked with stopping a dynamic Arizona rushing attack

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
November 17, 2016

The Beaver defense has had to adjust significantly; having a total of 6 starting defensive players out for the season due to injuries.  True freshmen Shemiah Unutoa-Whitson and Andrzej Hughes-Murray are...

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Xavier Crawford and OSU defense faces a new-look UCLA offense

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
November 10, 2016

The Oregon State football team currently has twelve straight losses on the road.  Their last win was against Colorado, at Colorado, in 2014.  The Beavers hope to break this streak, as they travel to...

Christian McCaffrey runs through Oregon State defense

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
November 5, 2016

Beavers can't contain Stanford's X-FactorThe one thing the Oregon State defense stressed this week leading up to their game against Stanford was stop their biggest playmaker-- running back Christian McCaffrey.Currently...

Oregon State vs. Washington State

Beavers will face the ‘X-Factor,’ Christian McCaffrey

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
November 4, 2016

The Oregon State Beavers will travel this Saturday to face the Stanford Cardinal in Palo Alto, California.  Stanford is coming off of a big win against Arizona, where running back Christian McCaffrey...

Beavers squander 21-point first half lead, falls to Washington State 35-31

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
October 30, 2016

Beaver fall in homecoming showdown The Oregon State football team  lost to Washington State Saturday evening 35-31 at Reser Stadium.  The Beavers started out strong, going into the half leading 24-6,...

OSU v UW #9 Endzone Coverage

Beavers defense looks to stop Luke Falk and the Washington State Cougars

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
October 27, 2016

OSU defense prepares for a balanced Cougar offenseThe Oregon State football team will once against be facing a Pac-12 team with an unblemished conference record. This week, the Beavers host the Washington...

OSU vs. Utah

OSU defense looks to contain high powered UW

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
October 20, 2016

The Oregon State football team is now 2-7, 1-2 in conference play, after a 5-point loss to the Utah Utes last week.The Beavers will now face No. 5 in the nation, and undefeated in the Pac-12--University...

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OSU defense looks to tighten down the run defense against Utah

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
October 14, 2016

After giving up 317 rushing yards against Cal, Beavers look to improve in the trenchesFor the first time since October of 2013, the Oregon State football team will try to win back-to-back conference games.The...

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How to stop the Golden Bears?

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
October 7, 2016

The Oregon State defense faces a potent passing attack on Saturday against CalAfter being beat by 41 points and giving up 563 yards of offense against Colorado last weekend, the Oregon State football team...

Beavers reassess their defense heading to Colorado

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
September 29, 2016

The Oregon State Beavers are traveling to Colorado this Saturday, to face the Buffalos in their Pac-12 opener.  The Beavers have had to reassess their defense this week, after giving up 435 yards in the...

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Beavers can’t keep pace with Boise State

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
September 26, 2016

The Oregon State football team hosted Boise State on Saturday.  The Beavers had a rough first half, putting them down 31-7 at halftime. They were able to make some successful changes in the second half,...

Despite scoring 37 points against Idaho State, OSU offense knows they can perform better

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
September 23, 2016

Beaver offense worked to fix technical errors leading up to Boise StateThe Oregon State football team is set to host Boise State this Saturday, following a 30-point victory over Idaho State.  The victory...

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