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OSU to host several winter career fairs over next few weeks
OSU to host several winter career fairs over next few weeks
A breakdown of funds to each student fee funded unit in the 2023-2024 budget.
ASOSU crosses $500 threshold for student fees
This illustration depicts someone receiving an award during the Black Excellence celebration that will take place on Feb. 3. The purpose of this celebration is to highlight the achievements of Black faculty, students and staff at Oregon State University.
Recap: Annual Black Excellence Ceremony
OSU archaeologists unearth oldest projectile points found to date in the Americas
OSU archaeologists unearth oldest projectile points found to date in the Americas
A $4.8 Million donation to OSUs Cybersecurity program was made to help students continue to earn degrees in the field. This illustration depicts funding for protection on computers and sensitive information.
$4.8 million awarded to OSU, supporting student scholarships in cybersecurity
A batch made in heaven, downtown Corvallis hosts galentines cookie crawl
A batch made in heaven, downtown Corvallis hosts galentines cookie crawl
Rural Oregonians suffer from more health problems than urban counterparts
Hallucinogenic mushrooms have been legalized in the state of Oregon as a result of Measure 109. This illustration shows a group of brightly colored and heavily patterned mushrooms.
What does new psilocybin-based services mean for Corvallis residents and the supposed mental health crisis?
Photo courtesy of DLR Group.
Expect to vote on in May: Justice System Improvement Program will cost Benton County residents $110 million
Valentines Benefit Dance and Silent Auction set to raise funds for Willamette Grange #52 restoration efforts
Valentines Benefit Dance and Silent Auction set to raise funds for Willamette Grange #52 restoration efforts
Members of the JV Valorant team (left) Ahmed “Ryoshi Ji” Moussaoui, Adam “A Micro Rod “ Rodriguez, Adam “WowWowDogs” Steiner, Nicholas “Anju” Kimberly, and Alan “Yawn” Truong (not pictured) posing after their spotlight interviews on Sunday in the MU. The team appears calm, despite having a match in less than an hour.
OSU Esports provides “fun, competitive environment” for student gamers
Andrew Chatfield Jr. pumps up the crowd at the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 18. Chatfield Jr. recorded a sack and a tackle for a loss against Florida quarterback Jack Miller III.
Welcome to The DAM Mailbag: Beaver basketball, football, and the PAC-12 2023 football schedule
Sophomore outside hitter Cade Nakao gets ready to pass his teammate’s serve during a scrimmage drill on Jan. 24 inside of Langton Hall. The Mens Volleyball team hopes to take a step in the right direction towards inclusivity of a national sport.
Men’s Volleyball: Can you dig it?
Oregon State’s 12th Head Volleyball Coach, Lindsey Behonick poses for a photo on Jan. 18 inside the volleyball office in Gill Coliseum. The Beavers record a 7-23 record last year prior to hiring Behonick.
Beavers land on Behonick as their new women’s volleyball head coach
Oregon State wrestler Cleveland Belton locks up with his Sun Devil opponent Jesse Vasques. Belton fought hard but ultimately lost his match by a score of 2-5.
Beavers disappointed after close loss to ASU Sun Devils
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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
Andrew Chatfield Jr. pumps up the crowd at the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 18. Chatfield Jr. recorded a sack and a tackle for a loss against Florida quarterback Jack Miller III.
Welcome to The DAM Mailbag: Beaver basketball, football, and the PAC-12 2023 football schedule
Oregon State University Vice President and Athletic Director Scott Barnes leads a tour of the construction of the new west side of Reser Stadium at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore, on Jan 17. Barnes is looking to improve Reser Stadium for both home and away fans.
Reser Stadium’s west side renovation separates itself from other stadiums across the nation
Head coach Jonathan Smith raises the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl trophy after the Beavers won in the game at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 17. Smith recently signed a $30.6 million contract that will last through the end of the 2028 season.
The Beavers 2022 college football season was remarkable, and it should be for years to come
Oregon State alumni, Jens Burks (left) and Mark Laswell (right) , are seen speaking with Daily Barometer sports writer, Ryan Harlan, on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas.
Alumni admiration: 28 years of losing football to a ten-win season
Redshirt junior wide receiver Jesiah Irish sprints up the field on a punt return during the Las Vegas Bowl against Florida on Dec. 17. Irishs longest punt return was for six yards.
Las Vegas Bowl Game with Oregon State and University of Florida: Game Recap
Sydney Gonzales celebrates after a successful vault at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore, on Jan 27 in a meet with Rutgers University. The Beavers won the meet, 197.275 to 194.150.
Oregon State beavers gymnastics show incredible team effort with a 197.275 win over Rutgers
Oregon State gymnast Madi Dagen celebrates with her team after performing a beam routine at the Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Jan. 21. Dagen scored two 9.90s on the beam.
Gymnastics first home meet of the season filled with many successful moments for the Beavers
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
Andrew Chatfield Jr. pumps up the crowd at the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 18. Chatfield Jr. recorded a sack and a tackle for a loss against Florida quarterback Jack Miller III.
Welcome to The DAM Mailbag: Beaver basketball, football, and the PAC-12 2023 football schedule
Freshman guard, Jordan Pope, drives past Nique Clifford en route to scoring two of his 19 total points for the game. Pope tallied 36 minutes in the game against Colorado.
The Beavers hold the Buffaloes to season low 52 points in victory
Forward Glen Taylor Jr. fights against the Utes offense in an attempt to break the lead.
Beaver offense goes cold in loss to Utah
Freshman forward, Michael Rataj, attempts a free throw during the first half of the Beavers game agains the Arizona State Sun Devils on Jan. 14 in Gill Coliseum. Rataj played 32 minutes, marking the highest of his season, and contributed towards six field goals, also a season high.
Rataj’s 17 points not enough in Beavers’ late spark against the Sun Devils, ends in a 74-69 Beaver loss
Oregon State mens basketball head coach, Wayne Tinkle, expresses his disappointment in the play during Thursdays matchup against the No. 9 ranked Arizona Wildcats. The Beavers now drop to 7-10 on the season.
The Beavers second half surge falls short in an 86-74 loss against the Wildcats
Mouhometh Thiam stands in Paul Lorenz Field on Sunday. Mouhometh Thiam, a junior at OSU, specializes as a midfielder.
Beavers’ season comes to an end after upset loss to the University of Portland
Freshman defender Max Gosset clears the ball versus redshirt senior midfielder Omar Grey in a match that ended in a tie score of 1-1 in Paul Lorenz Field on Oct. 21. The Beavers today ended the undefeated Huskies record with a score of 1-0.
Oregon State Beavers upset the undefeated Huskies with an end of game goal
Oregon State University men’s soccer player Gael Gibert attempting to head the ball before Stanford’s goalkeeper Matt Frank can receive it on Oct. 9 at Paul Lorenz Field. OSU men’s soccer faced off against Stanford with a final score of 2-2.
Gallery: OSU vs. Stanford 10/09
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
Junior utility player Madison Simon runs towards first pace in Saturdays game against Mt. Hood Community College. The Beavers won by a score of 13-4.
Beavers softball finishes their fall season with another win
Jade Soto scores from Third against Clackamas on Friday, October 14 at Kelly Field in Corvallis Oregon. No score was kept in this scrimmage.
Beavers looking ready for Spring season after win against Clackamas
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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
Head coach of the OSU womens basketball team, Scott Rueck, looks over his teams play during the second quarter of their game against Colorado University in Gill Coliseum. Ruecks Beavers need to maintain a winning culture heading into the coming PAC-12 Tournament.
Beavers struggle to come back after a slow start, lose to Colorado Buffaloes
Talia Von Oelhoffen shoots a basket against the Utah Utes on February 3rd at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR. OSU lost with a score of 73-75 after going into overtime against Utah.
Beavers fall to Utah in overtime thriller
Talia Von Oelhoffen drives to the basket against the University of Washington Huskies in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore, on January 15. Von Oelhoffen led all scorers with 20 points, making 50% of her shots.
Beavers can’t overcome slow start, fall to University of Washington at home
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Scoring an issue as Beavers get slashed down by Cougars in second half, lose 63-56
The Oregon State Beavers celebrate after a 100-59 win against Prairie View A&M University on Nov. 19 at Gill Coliseum. The Beavers womens team is now 6-0 at home in Gill Coliseum.
Beavers shake off slow start, defeat Jackson State at home 63-53
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 faced off USC’s team on Sept. 29 with a final score of OSU 1, USC 5.
Beavers draw with Ducks on the road to wrap up season
Senior midfielder Abby Schwartz attempts a shot against the California Golden Bears this past Thursday night at Paul Lorenz Field. Schwartz has a total of two shots on goal this season for the Beavers.
Beavers women’s soccer fall to Stanford on senior day
Oregon State University (OSU) women’s soccer player, Valerie Tobias , dribbles the ball through University of Southern California (USC) opponents on Sept. 29, 2022. OSU’s women’s soccer faced off USC’s team on Sept. 29 with a final score of OSU 1, USC 5.
Gallery: Women’s Soccer OSU vs USC 09/29
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
Oregon State wrestler Cleveland Belton locks up with his Sun Devil opponent Jesse Vasques. Belton fought hard but ultimately lost his match by a score of 2-5.
Beavers disappointed after close loss to ASU Sun Devils
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.
The Beavers continue their winning streak, smashing the Roadrunners
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
Oregon State’s 12th Head Volleyball Coach, Lindsey Behonick poses for a photo on Jan. 18 inside the volleyball office in Gill Coliseum. The Beavers record a 7-23 record last year prior to hiring Behonick.
Beavers land on Behonick as their new women’s volleyball head coach
Izzi Szulczewski, #15, dives for the ball in Gill Stadium on Sunday. Izzi Szulczewski, a sophomore at OSU, specializes as a setter.
Oregon State volleyball unable to defeat UCLA Bruins in exhausting game
Outside hitter, Mychael Vernon, spikes the ball as the ladies of USC try to block.
Women’s volleyball team continues to struggle in their season as they lose to USC
Kateryna Tkachenko spikes the ball in Gill Stadium on Friday, November 4, 2022. Kateryna Tkachenko specializes as an Outside Hitter.
Beavers volleyball struggle to win consecutive sets, drop weekend matchups against Washington State, University of Washington
The volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Utah on Oct. 23. The Beavers are 7-13 currently on the season.
‘I didn’t think I would leave that country,’ OSU international athletes share perspectives
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
Sophomore outside hitter Cade Nakao gets ready to pass his teammate’s serve during a scrimmage drill on Jan. 24 inside of Langton Hall. The Mens Volleyball team hopes to take a step in the right direction towards inclusivity of a national sport.
Men’s Volleyball: Can you dig it?
Naomi Asbock and Marena Clark-Lazaire go head to head during a practice short track derby at club practice on Nov. 14. Asbock joined the new PAC class to learn how to skate.
Concussions & Community: Rolling through life
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
Opinion: What Black representation in film means to Black OSU students
Opinion: What Black representation in film means to Black OSU students
Frog World: Frogathans Nightmare
Frog World: Frogathan’s Nightmare
Shenanigans: Deep Convos
Shenanigans: Deep Convos
Ham Creek: Reading
Ham Creek: Reading
Daily Life: Ghost Hunting Day 1
Daily Life: Ghost Hunting Day 1
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
This illustration shows two individuals who are wearing their masks in addition to social-distancing outside.
Editorial: Do your part to protect our communities
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
Flags of the world in the Memorial Union won Nov. 21. Each flag signifies a nation represented within the student and faculty body at OSU.
Opinión: Para considerarnos un país diverso, necesitamos una poblacion bilingüe
Assistive Technology Manager, Randy Ocampo, shares examples of learning materials that the center has printed in braille in the DAS office on the second floor of the Kerr Administration Building on OSU campus Friday, October 28th. The center has a machine that can print tactile graphics and a 3-D printer, both of which help to provide learning tools for visually impaired students.
How Disability Access Services assists students through their classes
Chain link fencing surrounds construction equipment between Milam Hall and Gilkey Hall on Oregon State University campus on Oct. 21. Usually this space is full of people, but now students and faculty file through the space around one edge of the enclosure.
Opinion: How construction around campus affects students
A sculpture installation aptly named Emeritus, created by artist John Grade hangs between the Sequoia trees at the Memorial Union quad at Oregon State University on November 6, 2022 in Corvallis, Ore. According to Grade, the sculpture is inspired by the form of an ancient tree and is composed of thousands of resin pine cones.
The Sunny Side: OSU assembles sequoia sculpture in parallel to climate change efforts
Side by side comparisons of the time needed for someone who is able bodied (right) and someone using a wheelchair to enter the Memorial Union on Oregon State Universitys Corvallis campus.
The Sunny Side: Accessibility for Wheelchairs on Campus is Not Inclusive
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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
Frog World: Frogathans Nightmare
Frog World: Frogathan’s Nightmare
Shenanigans: Deep Convos
Shenanigans: Deep Convos
Ham Creek: Reading
Ham Creek: Reading
Daily Life: Ghost Hunting Day 1
Daily Life: Ghost Hunting Day 1
Cats Chronicles: Getting Work Done
Cat’s Chronicles: Getting Work Done
Correction: What changes can Oregonians expect from incoming governor Tina Kotek?
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

The Daily Barometer

The Daily Barometer
All content by Garrett Kitamura
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Bard in the Quad enters its twelfth year

July 31, 2017

For many, the name William Shakespeare can evoke images of Renaissance attire, British accents and choreographed swordplay. So when passing through the Memorial Union Quad on a summer afternoon, one might...

The Willamette River flowing under the bridge connecting Oregon Route 34 and downtown Corvallis. The Willamette is a popular place for students to float when the temperatures get high during the summer.

Getting the most out of an OSU summer

June 26, 2017

Whether it is to take classes, work jobs or even just to enjoy the season’s weather, many students choose to spend their summers in Corvallis. We have gathered a list of some great outdoor recreation...

Rural protests actually represent marginalized communities

February 3, 2016

Over the course of the Bundy standoff at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, most of the talk in the news, on social media and in private conversations here on campus has focused on the sensationalized...

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