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OSU student involved in pedestrian hit and run
Photo courtesy of the city of Corvallis.
Corvallis Fire Station 3 temporarily closes for renovations
The Oregon State University color guard is seen waving and performing with their flags at the Beaver Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Crowds formed around the color guard as they carried out their performance.
Gallery: Beaver Block Party 09/24
DJ, Blake Horstmann, performs for Oregon State University students at the “Afterglow” event in the Student Experience Center Plaza on Friday, Sept. 23. The event provided complimentary glow sticks for students to dance along with.
Gallery: Afterglow
Oregon State University students play bubble soccer at the Great Bouncing Beaver Bash at Student Legacy Park on Friday, Sept. 23. The event took place as a way to get new students to interact and make new friends and celebrate the end of summer.
Gallery: The Great Bouncing Beaver Bash
OSU student involved in pedestrian hit and run
Photo courtesy of the city of Corvallis.
Corvallis Fire Station 3 temporarily closes for renovations
An illustration depicting the Corvallis fall Festival. The festival will be on Sept. 24 and Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday in Central Park.
Corvallis Fall Festival returns this weekend
Michael McDougal waits for the right bus as lower numbers of drivers create reduced scheduled buses on Sept. 19.
CTS cancels Corvallis bus routes due to driver shortage
An aerial dancing member of the Flynn Creek Circus performs above an audience.
Flynn Creek Circus enters its 20th year, heading to Corvallis
The Oregon State University color guard is seen waving and performing with their flags at the Beaver Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Crowds formed around the color guard as they carried out their performance.
Gallery: Beaver Block Party 09/24
Oregon State Quarterback Chance Nolan throws to the offense in an attempt to salvage the game. The Beavs would lose 17-14 in the fourth quarter.
Oregon State loses first PAC-12 game of the season to USC in nail-biting fashion
Taliese Fuaga and Kanoa Shannon celebrate Shannon’s touchdown during the Beaver football game against Montana State at Providence Park in Portland, Ore, on September 17, 2022. Five different Beavers rushed for touchdowns during the game.
Oregon State looks to upset the Trojans at home, bettors on Caesars Sportsbook agree
The main grandstands of the new west side of Reser Stadium during construction on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in Corvallis Oregon. The projected capacity of the new west side is anticipated to be around 8,500 seats.
Reser Construction is set to finish on August 3
Tre’Shaun Harrison runs after a catch during the Beaver football game against Montana State at Providence Park in Portland, Ore, on September 17, 2022. Harrison led the Beavers with 8 receptions for 133 yards.
Oregon State shows dominance over Montana State, winning 68-28
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Hjerpe drafted, first of many Beavers heading to the MLB this year
The Corvallis Knights annual fireworks show at Goss Stadium on July 3, 2022.
Corvallis Knights v. Port Angeles
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Corvallis Knights drop series to the Bells
Matthew Ager celebrates a successful inning after recording a strikeout with his catcher, Tyler Quinn against the Walla Walla Sweets at Goss Stadium in Corvallis. The Sweets won the game, 2-1.
Corvallis Knights rebound and triumph over Walla Walla Sweets
Justin Boyd slides into third with a triple in the final game of the Corvallis Super Regional at Goss Stadium on June 13, 2022.
Beaver Baseball season ends just short of College World Series
The Oregon State University color guard is seen waving and performing with their flags at the Beaver Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Crowds formed around the color guard as they carried out their performance.
Gallery: Beaver Block Party 09/24
Oregon State Quarterback Chance Nolan throws to the offense in an attempt to salvage the game. The Beavs would lose 17-14 in the fourth quarter.
Oregon State loses first PAC-12 game of the season to USC in nail-biting fashion
Taliese Fuaga and Kanoa Shannon celebrate Shannon’s touchdown during the Beaver football game against Montana State at Providence Park in Portland, Ore, on September 17, 2022. Five different Beavers rushed for touchdowns during the game.
Oregon State looks to upset the Trojans at home, bettors on Caesars Sportsbook agree
The main grandstands of the new west side of Reser Stadium during construction on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in Corvallis Oregon. The projected capacity of the new west side is anticipated to be around 8,500 seats.
Reser Construction is set to finish on August 3
Tre’Shaun Harrison runs after a catch during the Beaver football game against Montana State at Providence Park in Portland, Ore, on September 17, 2022. Harrison led the Beavers with 8 receptions for 133 yards.
Oregon State shows dominance over Montana State, winning 68-28
Oregon State senior gymnasts Kaitlyn Yanish, Alexa McClung, and Colette Yamaoka (left to right) posing for a photo on senior night in Corvallis, OR, on February 25, 2022. The Oregon State Beavers won the meet against the Stanford Cardinal by a score of 197.225-195.05.
Gymnastics gets win over Stanford on senior night
Olympic gymnast Jade Carey scans the crowd with a smile on her face during her floor routine which would earn here a perfect 10 at the gymnastics meet against University of Washington on February 13, 2022
Carey scores a 10.000 on floor routine as Beavers get win against Huskies
Jade Carey celebrates with her team after her performance on the uneven bars, earning a perfect score for Oregon State.
Jade Carey scores a perfect 10 against ASU
Oregon State freshman all-around gymnast Jade Carey sticking her landing with her teammates watching on in the Beaver tri-meet against the UCLA Bruins and the University of California, Davis Aggies in Corvallis, Ore. on Jan 23, 2022. Carey would set a program record of 39.8 points, and the Beavers would score an overall team score of 197.00 to win the tri-meet against the Bruins (196.300) and the Aggies (194.700)
Beaver gymnastics wins tri-meet against Bruins and Aggies, moves to 4-0
Photo Gallery from this weekend in Corvallis
Oregon State University Junior Dexter Akanno (center) playing offense during Beaver men’s basketball summer training, preparing for the upcoming season.
‘New and Fresh’: OSU Men’s Basketball team made up of transfers and recruits
The Oregon State Mens basketball team is seen locking arms during the national anthem against the University of Oregon on Jan 10 inside of Gill Coliseum. The Beavers finished the season 3-28 after making it to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in the previous year.
A lost basketball season
A photo gallery from the Oregon State vs Oregon mens basketball game on Jan. 10, 2022 in Corvallis, Ore. In the 358th meeting between the two teams, the Ducks defeated the Beavers by a narrow score of 78-76.
Beavers fall to Ducks in first round of PAC-12 tournament
Freshman forward Glenn Taylor Jr. fights his way through the UCLA defense in route to his 10 point performance in 34 minutes. The Beavers lost to UCLA by a score of 94-55.
Beavers collapse in second half, lose big to UCLA
Oregon State senior forward Maurice Calloo takes charge against the defense to get a basket against some tough defense during the mens basketball game versus Colorado in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 15, 2021. The Beavers would lose the game by a score of 64-90, and would lose their twentieth game of the season.
Men’s basketball loses to Colorado, extends losing streak to 10
Beaver Soccer ends in stalemate against Utah Valley
Sophomore Ellis Spikner celebrates his goal with his teammates in the Beavers’ first game of the season against UC Davis at Paul Lorenz Field on August 25, 2022. They started their season strong with a win.
Beaver season-opener ends in victory after second-half goal
The Oregon State Men’s Soccer team huddling together before they faced off against the Clemson Tigers in Corvallis, Ore. on Dec. 4, 2021.
PAC-12 Champions: Reflecting on a season full of firsts for men’s soccer
Oregon State junior midfielder Sofiane Djeffal (10) and redshirt-senior midfielder Tyrone Mondi fighting for the ball at Paul Lorenz Field in Corvallis on Dec. 4. The Beavers would fall to the Clemson Tigers by a score of 4-3 in a penalty shootout, eliminating the Beavers from the NCAA tournament.
Oregon State Men’s Soccer falls to Clemson Tigers, eliminated from NCAA tournament
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No. 1 seed Beavers take down No. 16 Wildcats to stay alive in the Men’s Soccer NCAA Tournament
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Beavers beat Stanford in super regional, advance to college world series
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Beavers take game one of super regional against Stanford
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Beavers Shock 11th Ranked Tennessee, Advance to Super Regionals
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Beavers Beat Tennessee, Set up Winner Take-All Game
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Beavers Beat Buckeyes Again, Advance to Regional Final
A photo gallery from this weekend in Oregon State sports. The Oregon State womens basketball team fought hard, but lost to the University of Arizona Wildcats by a score of 53-55 on Jan. 13, 2022 in Corvallis, Ore.
Women’s basketball falls to UCLA in WNIT quarterfinals, concludes season
Oregon State freshman guard AJ Marotte getting past a Long Beach State defender inside Gill Coliseum on March 17, 2022. Marotte finished the game with 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist, and the Beavers defeated the Beach by a score of 70-59.
Oregon State advance further in the WNIT, winning against the Pilots
Oregon State freshman guard AJ Marotte getting past a Long Beach State defender inside Gill Coliseum on March 17, 2022. Marotte finished the game with 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist, and the Beavers defeated the Beach by a score of 70-59.
Beavers defeat Long Beach State, move onto second round of WNIT
A photo gallery from this weekend in Oregon State sports. The Oregon State womens basketball team got the upset victory over the University of Colorado, Boulder Buffaloes, and won by a score of 69-66 OT on Jan. 17, 2022 in Corvallis, Ore.
Women’s basketball loses to Stanford in second round of PAC-12 tournament
Oregon State guard Talia von Oelhoffen attempts to score a pull up jumpshot against the defender. Talia ended the game with a total of 13 points.
Oregon State Women’s Basketball defeats ASU 59-54, advances to the second round of the Pac-12 Tournament
An illustration of someone playing soccer. The Oregon State women’s soccer team opened up their spring schedule against the University of Portland in Portland, Ore. on April 2.
OSU women’s soccer looks toward spring schedule
Oregon State junior midfielder Skylar Herrera is working to keep the ball in play in order to score against the University of Oregon Ducks on Nov. 5 at Paul Lorenz Field. The Oregon State Beavers would tie with the Ducks 2-2.
Oregon State Women’s Soccer concludes regular season with draw against rivals
The Oregon State womens soccer team taking on the UCLA Bruins at Paul Lorenz Field on Oct. 15. The Beavers would lose the game by a score of 4-1.
Women’s soccer battles hard but falls short to Bruins
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
The Oregon State womens soccer team celebrates a goal by redshirt-senior midfielder Mylene Gorzynski (16). The goal by Gorzyski helped the Beavers keep their undefeated streak.
Women’s soccer team defeats North Dakota, stays undefeated
In a photo taken for the June 2022 issue, senior wrestler Devan Turner (left) is seen receiving congratulations from the OSU wrestling program’s head coach, Chris Pendleton (center), and associate head coach, Nate Engel, during his senior night on Feb. 4 inside of Gill Coliseum. Pendleton and Engel are helping assist the women’s wrestling camp held by the DAM RTC on Aug. 13 and 14.
Beaver Dam RTC holds all-girls wrestling camp at OSU
Both Devan Turner and Gary Traub, Oregon State Wrestlers, pose outside of Gill Coliseum on Feb 22. Both athletes have their own graphic t-shirt designs in which they sell online.
Athletes explore their options with NIL
Oregon State redshirt-senior 133-pound wrestler Devan Turner posing with family, friends, and teammates on his senior night in Gill Coliseum on Feb 4, 2022. Turner won his last match inside Gill by a score of 9-3, and the Beavers defeated the Cal Poly mustangs by a score of 21-10.
Parents proud of their sons as Wrestling defeats Cal Poly 21-10
Photo Gallery from this weekend in Corvallis
Oregon State redshirt-junior 157-pound wrestler Hunter Willits elevating his opponents leg to get the takedown against the University of Little Rock, Arkansas Trojans in Gill Coliseum on Jan. 14, 2022. Willits would win his match by a score of 7-2, and the Beavers would win the meet by a score of 34-0.
Beaver Wrestling gets first conference victory of the season
The OSU volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point in the game versus the Washington State Cougars on Oct. 15. The Beavers would go on to lose the game, 0-3.
Volleyball drops competitive match to Washington State
The OSU womens volleyball team celebrating after scoring a point against the No. 17 Stanford Cardinals on October 8. The Beavers would fall to the Cardinals, losing 3-0.
Volleyball falls to No. 17 Stanford at first home game with fans since 2019
In this file photo from 2019, OSU Volleyball junior libero Grace Massey leads the teams celebration. Massey finished with 27 digs in the Beavers win on Feb. 11, a season high for the senior.
Oregon State Volleyball snaps losing streak, looks to build momentum
OSU Volleyball senior outside hitter Maddie Goings sets the ball. 
Why We Play: Maddie Goings (Oregon State Volleyball)
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Former Oregon State volleyball players accuse coach of running an abusive program
OSU Volleyball junior outside hitter Haylie Bennett (#4), senior middle blocker Serena Bruin (#24) and junior libero Grace Massey (#7) celebrate a point awarded by the referee. 
Luther: For successful season, volleyball must maintain consistency
Rathbone: Oregon State men’s basketball is no longer winning ugly, they’re just playing ugly
Rathbone: Special teams aren’t being special
OSU v UW #6
Rathbone: It won’t be long before Gary Andersen is smiling more often
Slaughter: Fan experience robbed
OSU Rugby looks for wins and more bodies
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New payment, registration plans help organize intramural sports
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Wheelchair basketball is the wheel deal
SAE’L Team 6 attempts to score. The ending score was 50-40 after 11 straight points for SAE’L Team 6, putting them in the lead.
Intramurals holds basketball finals
Teams attempt to sink other boats in the pool. Team Presentation Support ended with a victory.
Water Battleship makes a splash
Goalball is played with three players on the pitch at one time, with the players attempting to throw the ball into the opponents net. Goalball has been  a Paralympic sport since the 1976  Summer Games in Toronto.
Intramurals features Goalball tournament
Oleg Volkov, a computer science and mathematics major at University of Oregon.Doing various activities to contribute to mental health and wellness including working out at Dixon recreation center on September 5, 2022.
Personal health: The importance of self-care
Ham Creek: How it Feels to Eat Five Gum
Ham Creek: How it Feels to Eat Five Gum
Cats Chronicles: Best Part of Summer
Cat’s Chronicles: Best Part of Summer
Courtesy of PAC-12 conference.
Harlan:The slow demise of the PAC-12 Conference
United States political parties, depicted with a donkey and elephant for the Democratic and Republican parties respectively, fight over the nation. “The larger polarization of politics is being reflected in the court right now,” said Oregon State University Associate Professor of Political Science Sarah Henderson.
Misa: Two sides in America, and neither is winning
Albany resident, John Kolck proudly displays a sign that reads “Freedom, Democracy and Peace in Ukraine. Stand with the World Against Tyranny.” at a protest on Sunday, March 5. Kolck mentioned that while he is in Corvallis, Ore. protesting, his daughter is abroad in Berlin helping Ukrainian refugees.
During war with Russia, the Barometer stands with Ukrainians
Oregonians everywhere are waiting to see what the summer time looks like for Covid-19 prevention. Recent updates to the plans for battling the Covid-19 pandemic are on the horizon.
Letter From the Editor: How to safely transition into a ‘new normal’ this summer
The Daily Barometer Editor-in-Chief Jaycee Kalama stands in front of the Memorial Union.
Letter from the Editor: We cannot celebrate 125 years of The Baro without addressing its oppressive past
The Daily Barometer Editor-in-Chief Jaycee Kalama stands in front of the Memorial Union.
Letter from the Editor: Why The Baro is printing monthly, new things to come
This illustration shows two individuals who are wearing their masks in addition to social-distancing outside.
Editorial: Do your part to protect our communities
Oleg Volkov, a computer science and mathematics major at University of Oregon.Doing various activities to contribute to mental health and wellness including working out at Dixon recreation center on September 5, 2022.
Personal health: The importance of self-care
United States political parties, depicted with a donkey and elephant for the Democratic and Republican parties respectively, fight over the nation. “The larger polarization of politics is being reflected in the court right now,” said Oregon State University Associate Professor of Political Science Sarah Henderson.
Misa: Two sides in America, and neither is winning
A family enjoys their local Fourth of July parade floats with barbeque and sunshine. Fourth of July is one of two freedom celebrations in Corvallis and across the U.S.
Finkle: More than one Independence Day: looking into Corvallis’ freedom celebrations
Paige Orals on May 24, a second year student at Oregon State University works in Dixon Recreation Center. She is one of many employees who will get a boost to a 15$ wage this July.
Social Addendum: I’m getting a raise and you deserve one too
Student outside of the OSU Global Opportunities office on May 17, holding her passport. The OSU global opportunities office regulates OSU international programs.
F*ck it, real talk: Why it’s hard to study abroad, but important to try
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Letter To The Editor: Does CPD care?
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Letter to the Editor: ECAC is aware of concerns raised regarding investigation
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Letter to the Editor: We want a board that represents our strong desire for racial and gender justice
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Letter to the Editor: We demand their resignation, a transparent external review of the presidential search process
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Letter to the Editor: The Board of Trustees must dismiss President Alexander
Ham Creek: How it Feels to Eat Five Gum
Ham Creek: How it Feels to Eat Five Gum
Cats Chronicles: Best Part of Summer
Cat’s Chronicles: Best Part of Summer
Cats Chronicles: Not Enough Fans
Cat’s Chronicles: Not Enough Fans
Cats Chronicles: Summer Blues
Cat’s Chronicles: Summer Blues
Frog World: Car Jump
Frog World: Car Jump
Correction: Pride Center: A Home Away From Home
Correction: OSU Public Safety Department squires new device for traffic safety
Correction: OSU students report issues with accessibility on campus
Correction: COP26 restates efforts to limit global warming; Corvallis, OSU aim to reduce carbon footprint
Correction: CSD parents respond to discussion of potential vaccine mandate

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In this photo provided by Community Outreach Inc., a medical worker is seen filling out documents.

Local volunteer organization offers free medical care

August 9, 2022

Corvallis-based organization, Community Outreach Inc., offers free or discounted primary and acute medical care to those who are uninsured and underinsured within the Linn-Benton County area. COI, which...

Construction is underway on the east side of Reser Stadium where Student Health Services will be relocated to the Oregon State University Wellness Clinic for future use. Student Health Services and the Survivor Advocacy and Resource Center will both move out of Plageman Hall and be separated from each other.

Student Health Services, Survivor Advocacy and Resource Center to move out of Plageman Hall

June 6, 2022

In the fall of 2023, Oregon State University’s Student Health Services, which is currently housed within Plageman Hall, will move to the southeast side of Reser Stadium.  SHS moving to Reser Stadium...

Students wait in line to order at Trader Bings Cafe in Austin Hall on the morning of May 16. Worker shortages at on-campus dining halls and cafes have caused long lines and further difficulty for current staff members.

UHDS locations experience ongoing worker shortages

June 6, 2022

Employment at Oregon State University’s Housing and Dining Services locations, for both students and professional staff members, is still not up to pre-pandemic levels.  UHDS locations, which include...

Oregon State University Interim President Rebecca Johnson sits alongside VP Patricia Bedient at a Board of Trustees meeting in the Memorial Union Horizon Room on April 8 that discussed tuition increases. Johnson has served as the interim president at OSU since former President F. King Alexander resigned last spring, but the board announced on May 20 the two finalist candidates for the next OSU president.

Board of Trustees announces OSU presidential finalist candidates

May 20, 2022

Oregon State University’s Board of Trustees announced the finalists for the university’s next president in a public meeting on May 20. Community members can meet both finalists in forums happening...

This illustration depicts a milk carton displaying a search ad for the new OSU president. The search for a new Oregon State University President is still in the process with recent updates.

OSU presidential search to continue with board meeting on May 5

May 4, 2022

The search for Oregon State University’s next president continues with a public session Board of Trustees meeting on May 5 at 1 p.m. over Zoom.  The meeting will consist of determining compensation...

Sophia Ospina, a first-year student at Oregon State University, orders hot chocolate from Cascadia Cafe student worker Izzy Waggoner in the International Living-Learning Center on April 19. Cascadia Cafe is one of the on-campus coffee shops participating in the new program to offer students who bring their own reusable mugs a 35-cent discount.

Program to reduce disposable cup use has been ‘well received’

May 2, 2022

More Oregon State University community members have reportedly been bringing reusable mugs to coffee shops after the start of a new program that charges for the use of disposable cups.  In February,...

Oregon State University students working at the Student Experience Center on Jan. 6 organize containers for COVID-19 testing. Even with OSU no longer requiring community members to receive their booster shots or wear masks, the rate of positive COVID-19 cases on the OSU campus has remained low.

OSU loosens vaccine requirements, positive cases remain low

April 25, 2022

After Oregon State University announced COVID-19 booster shots for all students and staff and weekly testing for unvaccinated individuals will no longer be required, COVID-19 cases are reported to have...

Pictured is a coffee drink in a reusable mug and a croissant from the Cascadia Cafe on March 8. Two on-campus cafes, e.Cafe and Cascadia Cafe, are now offering a 50 cent discount for drink purchases with resuable mugs.

On-campus cafes offer discount with use of reusable mugs

April 4, 2022

Correction: The Barometer was informed that the details of the pilot program for reusable mug discounts at e.Cafe and Cascadia Cafe have been changed. This article has been updated to reflect these changes. Students...

After closing due to the impacts of COVID-19 and University of Housing and Dining Services being short-staffed, North Porch Cafe in the Memorial Union is making a comeback for Spring 2022. This illustration depicts students waiting in line and ordering from the cafe.

North Porch Cafe has reopened with shorter menu, ‘enjoyable work environment’

March 21, 2022

After being closed for nearly two years due to staffing shortages, North Porch Cafe reopened on March 15 and will operate Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  North Porch, located in the...

Hedges frosted with ice on the morning of Jan. 27 on SW Western Boulevard and NW Twelfth Street in Corvallis, Ore. Temperatures are expected to drop to 18 degrees Farenheit in Corvallis in the early morning of Wednesday, Feb. 23.

Subfreezing temperatures at night return to Corvallis after spring-like weather

February 22, 2022

Just when many thought spring weather was finally beginning, subfreezing temperatures are back in the forecast this week in Corvallis, Ore. The early hours of Wednesday, Feb. 23 will be especially cold,...

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