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The Daily Barometer

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OSU to host 18th annual Empty Bowls event

OSU to host 18th annual Empty Bowls event

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
March 6, 2024

It all started in 1990 when a Michigan high school teacher, along with his students, thought of an event to raise money for a food drive. The project spread across the nation as a way to raise money...

Building of the Corvallis Daytime Drop-In Center on Feb. 14, 2024. A non-profit organization that serves as a resource and navigation center for those in need. Located at 530 SW Fourth St, Corvallis, OR 97333.

Corvallis shelters offer transitional housing to more permanent spaces

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
March 4, 2024

It is a scary thought––having no roof over your head or food on your plate. It is a position no one would like to be in but a reality many face in Corvallis. There are many reasons one may need...

APASU to host influencer chef

APASU to host influencer chef

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
March 1, 2024

The Asian Pacific American Student Union will be hosting TikTok chef Tue Nguyen, known online as TwayDaBae, At their APASU Presents event on March 2. The APASU Presents event is an annual event meant...

Crossing of the Willamette River on January 23, 2024 on the new bridge coming from Corvallis on Van Buren Street. The bridge is under construction and will include a walking and biking path.

The ins and outs of the Van Buren Bridge construction

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
February 6, 2024

VAN BUREN BRIDGE: Incorrect information about the status of the Van Buren Bridge was included in the original version of this article posted Feb. 6. The Van Buren Bridge is being torn down and rebuilt....

Solar panels on Fire Station #4 located on 365 SW Tunison Ave on January 18, 2024.

City of Corvallis has big solar plans

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
February 5, 2024

Shiny, black rectangles have littered the tops of buildings and fields in recent years. And no, they are not garbage. In fact, they are quite the opposite. While driving around Corvallis, these rectangles...

OSU club to host showcase of Indonesian culture

OSU club to host showcase of Indonesian culture

Ellen Gonzalez, News contributor
February 1, 2024

Persatuan Mahasiswa Indonesia di Amerika Serikat are hosting their annual Indonight event in the Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. that will bring cultural showcases and performances. Indonight...

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2024 marks another year of rate adjustments for Corvallis residents

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
January 23, 2024

Phone, cable, electricity, water…everyone has dealt with some type of bill in the past. For the City of Corvallis, bills are essential, and you may be helping the city run whether you know it or not. The...

General Corvallis City Section Graphic

Speaker Dan Rayfield on campaigning for Oregon’s next attorney general

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
December 22, 2023

After starting his own law firm, being a representative for Oregon House District 16 and speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives since January of 2022, Dan Rayfield is now campaigning in hopes of...

The Benton County Courthouse in Downtown Corvallis on July 26. Benton County extended an offer to Rachel McEnemy to become the next Benton County Administrator.

Religious decision-making forbidden for Corvallis public officials

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
December 4, 2023

In Corvallis, public officials are allowed to practice any religion, but it cannot interfere with decisions made for the city, according to Patrick Rollens, public information officer for the City of Corvallis. Rollens...

Preview: Youth leaders speak on making an impact

Preview: Youth leaders speak on making an impact

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
November 25, 2023

Here is the chance to hear from youth about what they think and how they want to shape the future. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library will be holding a program called “How are they making an impact?...

Construction of the Van Buren temporary bridge in September.

Temporary bridge opens for reconstruction of Van Buren Bridge

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
November 14, 2023

To allow for reconstruction of the Van Buren Bridge, the Oregon Department of Transportation is shifting eastbound traffic to a temporary bridge on Nov. 15. The project to reconstruct the bridge began...

The entrance to the Memorial Union Veterans Lounge displays the five branches of the military inside the U.S. Pentagon. 

Healthy Aging Club to hold Thank A Vet card-making event

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
November 7, 2023

Serving in the military is a huge commitment and sacrifice, especially when sometimes you truly don't know when you will be home again. Perhaps it's crossed your mind to say thank you to someone who has...

‘The best solution: City officials on Corvallis many one-way streets

‘The best solution:’ City officials on Corvallis’ many one-way streets

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
October 31, 2023

Have you ever been stuck in busy traffic with a burning desire to go…the other way?  By this point, you have tried to turn around, but you have to go a city block over in either direction before...

Marek Stanton smiling with the license plate that he designed.

Teenage artist uses love of art and bees to make an impact

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
October 31, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic complicated many opportunities for people, but not 17-year-old Marek Stanton for designing a new license plate for the state of Oregon. Stanton was attending Oregon State University’s...

Contributed photo of Maureen Tremblay, assistant athletic director.

Building Beavs for a better future

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
October 30, 2023

Being an athlete can come with many things to put on your plate. From practices, homework, studying, games and having a social life, where does that leave even more aspects of everyday life and college...

A skeleton on a Memorial Union balcony, photographed on October 30, 2016. The Memorial Union will be hosting several Halloween events in upcoming days.

MU to host Halloween events Friday, Tuesday

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
October 25, 2023

The spookiest day of the year is around the corner, and if you don’t have anything planned yet, there's no need to go far, with Halloween events planned on campus. On Oct. 31 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.,...

Van Buren Bridge and its construction cranes on September 22. This construction has caused congestion on Van Buren.

Construction on Van Buren Bridge improves seismic preparedness and traffic congestion

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
September 28, 2023

Who wants to be stuck on an unstable bridge in the event of an earthquake? No one! As it turns out, this is more probable here in the Pacific Northwest and Corvallis’ Van Buren Bridge is not equipped...

Avery Sinks sits at her desk while she contemplates her major in a photo illustration on Sept. 3.

Where to find resources if your major isn’t for you

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
September 25, 2023

With many starting school this fall or continuing another term on campus, sometimes things are not so pretty and you start to doubt if your major is really for you. This was the case for senior Nathan...

The INTO building at OSU.

How non-native English speakers can get involved on campus

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
September 25, 2023

Starting school is stressful, especially when you’re not accustomed to American culture and the English language; however, Oregon State University has many resources to ease your way into college life. INTO...

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OSU hosts Ukrainian educators amidst wartime learning

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
August 16, 2023

Russia's military invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago has forced Ukrainian students and teachers to switch to online education.  This week, a delegation of Ukrainian educators attended workshops...

The obstacle course along SW Washington Way on Oregon State University campus on Feb. 19. The course is slated to be rebuilt on the east side of the Lorenz Soccer Field.

NROTC obstacle course will move to new location

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
August 10, 2023

The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps obstacle course will be rebuilt from scratch and moved to the east side of the Lorenz Soccer Field, with a construction date to be determined. According to...

The Benton County Courthouse in Downtown Corvallis on July 26. Benton County extended an offer to Rachel McEnemy to become the next Benton County Administrator.

Benton County announces hiring of new county administrator

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
July 27, 2023

Benton County announced Tuesday that it has formally extended an offer to Rachel McEnemy for the position of county administrator, with an anticipated start date of Oct. 2. Benton County held the “Meet...

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