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The Willamette River is seen on March 9 in Corvallis. Over the years, many OSU students and Corvallis residents have utilized these waters for recreational activities, despite talk of potential health-affecting pollutants.

Residents remain divided about the cleanliness of the Willamette River

Hailey Cook, Reporter
April 7, 2025

Every summer, the Willamette attracts hordes of swimmers, water sport enthusiasts and fishermen — but despite the ‘all-clear’ from state agencies, many still fear what lies below its glittering surface. The...

Protester's signs sit outside Benton County Courthouse March 8. Protesters are set to gather outside the courthouse again April 5 in response to actions by the Trump administration.

Nationwide protest touches down in Corvallis this Saturday

Hailey Cook, Reporter
April 3, 2025

Corvallis residents will take to the streets this Saturday to protest the actions of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protest. The event will be held at the Benton...

Shanon Anderson former Oregon State University Public Safety chief stands in front of the Memorial Union in 2021. Anderson moved on from her position of Chief on March 25.

Police chief exits role following extended paid leave

Hailey Cook, Reporter
March 28, 2025

Former campus police chief Shanon Anderson departed the position following over three months of paid leave according to an email from Oregon State University, sent to students on Tuesday. Anderson was...

Hundreds of protesters line Fourth St. March 8 in front of the Benton County Courthouse. Protesters gathered in advocacy for women's rights, Palestinian solidarity, LGBTQ+ rights, and dissatisfaction with the federal government.

Broad turnout at Corvallis protest cultivates community among attendees

Hailey Cook, Reporter
March 14, 2025

Hundreds of protestors gathered outside the Benton County Courthouse on the afternoon of Saturday, March 8, to advocate for various causes, like women’s rights, solidarity with Palestine and resistance...

An out of stock sign details the near complete absence of eggs at the First Alternative Co-op North Store in Corvallis, OR, on February 9, 2025. The liquid egg whites depicted in the bottom was effectively the only source of just eggs in this store.

Experts weigh in on bird flu in Oregon

Hailey Cook, Reporter
March 9, 2025

Two Multnomah County cats were recently diagnosed with avian influenza by Oregon State University’s Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory after consuming the same brand of raw cat food. Since it...

Contributed by Dylan Perfect

Perfect says union endorsement email does not violate campaign rules

Hailey Cook, Reporter
February 27, 2025

Editor's note: The Daily Barometer is looking into whether or not other candidates have had similar possible violations. Dylan Perfect, candidate for Student Fee Committee chair for the Associated Students...

Contributed by Dylan Perfect

Past ASOSU Vice President Perfect runs for SFC chair

Hailey Cook, Reporter
February 27, 2025

Editor’s note: The Daily Barometer is currently investigating claims of an alleged violation of elections rules from Dylan Perfect. We are looking to confirm this and what this would mean for his candidacy....

Contributed by Kayla Ramirez and Masha Mogylevsky

Ramirez and Mogylevsky vie for ASOSU President and Vice President

Hailey Cook, Reporter
February 26, 2025

Editor's note: The Barometer has yet to receive responses from Student Fee Committee Chair candidate Dylan Perfect or Presidential ticket Mercedez Allen and Shantal Andrea Velazquez. Kayla Ramirez and...

Contributed photo of Lilly Goodyear.

Lilly Goodyear runs for Chair of the Student Fee Committee

Hailey Cook, Reporter
February 25, 2025

Editors note: Lilly Goodyear is the TV Station Manager for KBVR-TV, which is affiliated with Orange Media Network, alongside the Daily Barometer. Goodyear is also the acting chair of the OMN Advisory Board.  The...

Construction continues on Monroe ave as it continues to blocks parking in Corvallis on Jan 21 2025. OSU students are concerned with the lack of accessibility surrounding construction sites.

OSU Corvallis construction stirs accessibility concerns

Hailey Cook, Reporter
February 3, 2025

Ongoing construction at Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus is causing disruptions for students and sparking concerns about accessibility.  A dozen construction projects, including building...

OSU appoints interim provost and executive vice president

OSU appoints interim provost and executive vice president

Hailey Cook, Reporter
February 1, 2025

Belinda Batten, a senior advisor to the provost for strategic initiatives, has been appointed to temporarily take over as acting provost and executive vice president starting April 1. Provost and Executive...

SFC recommends fees, student ticket debate derails meeting

SFC recommends fees, student ticket debate derails meeting

Hailey Cook and Alex Hyatt
January 23, 2025

Editor’s note: Orange Media Network, with which The Daily Barometer is affiliated, is involved in the student fees deliberations process. Oregon State University Athletics sent out an email to OSU...

Edward Feser, former OSU provost.

Provost Edward Feser resigns from OSU, accepts new role

Hailey Cook, Reporter
January 2, 2025

Oregon State University’s Provost and Executive Vice President Edward Feser is set to resign on March 31, after being named the 34th president of Saint Louis University. “The presidency at Saint...

Grad students march towards MU quad on Nov 22, 2024.

Undergrads feel effects of CGE strike

Hailey Cook, Reporter
December 5, 2024

The Coalition of Graduate Employees went on strike on Nov. 12 after months of negotiations with Oregon State University.  Since then, classes and grades usually directed by graduate teaching assistants...

Strikers stand outside of Benton County Courthouse in Corvallis, Nov. 14.

Benton County worker strike ends after six days

Hailey Cook, Reporter
November 20, 2024

AFSCME Local 2064 tentatively agreed upon a three-year contract with the county late Tuesday night, effectively ending the Benton County worker’s strike.  Represented Benton County workers began...

Strikers stand outside of Benton County Courthouse Wednesday morning.

Benton County workers strike for fair wages, workplace safety

Hailey Cook, Reporter
November 14, 2024

Local employees picketed outside of the Benton County Courthouse on Wednesday morning in a continued effort to attain fair wages and improve workplace safety. AFSCME Local 2064, the Benton County chapter...

Electrical engineering student Gabe Ryley (left) and psychology student Jonah Davison view incoming 2024 election results on their devices at the Memorial Union Election Night Coverage event on Nov. 5.

MU Election Night: Voters reflect on past elections

Hailey Cook, Reporter
November 6, 2024

Oregon State University students and community members gathered in the Memorial Union on election day to watch the last days of the presidential race unfold on the big screens. The Election Day Coverage...

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Corvallis Shari’s closes unexpectedly alongside all Oregon locations

Hailey Cook, Reporter
October 26, 2024

Editor's Note: The Barometer decided to keep the employee in this story anonymous due to outstanding ties to Shari's as an employee affected by the sudden closures.  Shari’s Cafe and Pies closed...

A spectator stands at the microphone with a book of notes and debates Charlie Kirk at the “You’re Being Brainwashed” tour on Oct. 11, at Oregon State University.

Charlie Kirk visits OSU on college tour

Hailey Cook, Reporter
October 14, 2024

Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk visited the Memorial Union quad to debate Oregon State University students on Friday afternoon as a part of his college tour. Kirk is a right-wing political activist,...

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