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“Visitors ride an amusement park ride at the Benton County Fair in Corvallis on Aug. 4, 2022.” (Jess Hume-Pantuso)
Benton County Fair and Rodeo gallops into Corvallis
A contributed photo from the Bard in the Quad.
The Bard in the Quad performs Julius Caesar
A beach near Newport on Oct. 18th. The Ocean Observatories Initiative are collecting data off of the Oregon coast in partnership with OSU, a project recently renewed with a new grant of $220 million dollars.
Coast closed for shellfish harvesting due to toxic scare
Two roommates play video games together in their shared space.
Innovating play: OSU’s video game development club
The updated grad hall is seen on June 10, 2024, on SW Madison Avenue near Mcnary Park. This dorm will be another option for grad students, which is supposed to be open by Fall term of 2024
New residence hall to open this fall
Jim Myers observes the color on his midnight roma tomatoes in the Oregon State University greenhouses on June 10.
Vegetable professor leaves legume legacy
Kids take turns on the bike teeter totter at Open Streets Corvallis on July 21.
Photo Gallery: Open Streets Corvallis 2024
Throughout Corvallis, and especially on campus, you’ll see many bike lanes just like this one, which is located on the OSU campus on SW 30th Street on February 13, 2024. Corvallis has made many efforts to make biking accessible, which is why it has been named a gold-level bicycle-friendly community.
Open Streets Corvallis returns for 6th annual street festival
The sun shines upon Trysting Tree Golf Club in Corvallis, OR, on July 7, 2024.
Special Olympics Oregon returns after seven year hiatus
Photograph of the sun emerging through the trees on the Oregon State University campus on July 12. The summer weather is predicted to be hot and dry during expected fire season.
Excessive heat looms over Corvallis
Members of the Corvallis Community Band perform at Central Park in Corvallis, Oregon on June 18. This performance “No Strings Attached” conducted by Justin Preece was the first of the Summer Concert Series that takes place every Tuesday at 7:30pm.
Photo Gallery: Corvallis Community Band June 18
A sign depicting the fisheries and wildlife offices hangs on the wall of Nash Hall on June 5, 2024. Nash Hall developed a diagnostic laboratory for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Fish Health Services on the fifth floor.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife selects OSU alum as new director
The Corvallis Knights’ Dominic Tatone pitches vs the Ridgefield Raptors in Oregon State University’s Goss Stadium on July 24, 2024, in Corvallis, OR.
Knights defend off flock of Raptor’s
Varsity eights going at the Dexter Lake Invite on April 27, 2024.
Oregon State women’s rowing new head coach
Travis Bazzana bats against the University of Portland at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on Tuesday, April 9.
Travis Bazzana goes No. 1 overall to Cleveland Guardians
Jade Carey competes bars at the Oregon State University v. Brown gymnastics meet at Gill Coliseum on January 21st, 2024. She scored a 9.875.
Oregon State gymnast goes for gold in upcoming Olympic Games
Corvallis Knights players and fans watch the fireworks show after the Corvallis Knights vs the Ridgefield Raptors game on July 3, 2024, in Oregon State University’s Goss Stadium, in Corvallis, OR.
Knights edge Raptors on Fireworks Night
On April 14, 2024, the OSU Beaver softball team comes together as they switch innings in a game against Stanford at Kelly Field
Beavers secure Stauffer
The Corvallis Knights’ Dominic Tatone pitches vs the Ridgefield Raptors in Oregon State University’s Goss Stadium on July 24, 2024, in Corvallis, OR.
Knights defend off flock of Raptor’s
Travis Bazzana bats against the University of Portland at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on Tuesday, April 9.
Travis Bazzana goes No. 1 overall to Cleveland Guardians
Corvallis Knights players and fans watch the fireworks show after the Corvallis Knights vs the Ridgefield Raptors game on July 3, 2024, in Oregon State University’s Goss Stadium, in Corvallis, OR.
Knights edge Raptors on Fireworks Night
Ky Hoskinson of the Corvallis Knights pitches the ball in Oregon State University’s Goss Stadium on June 30, 2024, in Corvallis, OR.
Knights give right hook to Southpaws
Knights Sack CCL team in Crusade for Runs
Knights Sack CCL team in Crusade for Runs
Ed Knaggs, Corvallis Knights associate head coach, speaks to several players during the Knights vs Drifters game on June 22.
Corvallis Knights win the Fight
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.
Fuaga goes in first round, highest from OSU since 1963
Let’s reminisce: ‘Who’s number one now?’
Let’s reminisce: ‘Who’s number one now?’
Exodus Ayers (#23) prepares to tackle Joel Valadez (#22) at the Spring Football Showcase at Reser Stadium at Oregon State University on April 20.
Beaver defense excels in spring showcase
Damien Martinez raises his helmet in celebration after the Beavers victory over Florida in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 18, 2022. The Beavers outscored the Gators 30-3.
Martinez to enter transfer portal
Reser Stadium
Students give perspective on Reser Stadium renovations
Oregon State Women’s Basketball players high five their teammate Raegan Beers (15) on the sidelines at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene on Feb. 4.
The DAM Mailbag: WBB, PAC-12, Beaver football schedule and coaches
Jade Carey competes bars at the Oregon State University v. Brown gymnastics meet at Gill Coliseum on January 21st, 2024. She scored a 9.875.
Oregon State gymnast goes for gold in upcoming Olympic Games
Beaver Women’s Gymnastics team runs up to congratulate fellow Beaver gymnast on March 1 at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon.
Oregon State gymnastics season ends with flips, turns
Oregon State University gymnast and Senior Ariana Young celebrates after completing her floor routine in a meet against the University of Washington on Friday in her final meet at Gill Coliseum.
Gym Beavs prepare for 49th regional competition
Oregon State University gymnast and Senior Ariana Young celebrates after completing her floor routine in a meet against the University of Washington on Friday in her final meet at Gill Coliseum.
Gymnastics vs Washington Photo Gallery
Jade Carey proudly holds up the chainsaw after a near perfect score on her floor exercise on March 1, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon. Carey is surrounded by her supporting teammates as Beaver fans’ cheers roar through Gill Coliseum.
GymBeavs shine over Sun Devils in top-20 matchup
Ariana Young competes on beam against Stanford University on Feb. 17 in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis.
OSU gymnastics dominates to win over Stanford, 197.100-196.600
Head coach Scott Rueck speaks to the team during a timeout in OSU’s game against University of Southern California in Gill Coliseum on February 18, 2024.
Beaver basketball lets go of key players in transfer portal
Dexter Akanno of the OSU Mens Basketball team drives to the hoop against his defender in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Mar 9 2024.
Beavs fall to Buffaloes 73-57 on senior night to wrap up regular season
Oregon State Sophomore Tyler Bilodeau (34) takes a shot Thursday night against Utah. During the game, Bilodeau scored 20 points — the second most out of all OSU players that night.
Oregon State basketball outlasts Utah at home
Dexter Akanno (#4) shoots to score at the men’s Oregon State University basketball game v. Oregon at Gill Coliseum on Feb. 17, 2024.
Ducks down Beavers
KC Ibekwe (#24) taps the ball during the tip off at the men’s Oregon State University basketball game v. Washington at Gill Coliseum on February 10th, 2024.
The state of Washington beats the Beavers once again
KC Ibekwe (#24) attempting to make a basket on February 8th, at Gill Stadium at Oregon State University. OSU lost to Washington State, 64-58.
PAC-2 rematch sees OSU fall again
The OSU mens soccer team rejoices after a hard-fought win after scoring two goals against Seattle University on Nov. 16 at Paul Lorenz Field
OSU men’s soccer finishes out spring season
President of OSU Jayathi Murthy takes a moment to appreciate the view of Reser Stadium from an exam room during a tour of the new Health center located on the southwest side of campus on May 23. At its closest point, the new center is only 12 inches from Reser Stadium.
OSU and WSU settle with departing 10 PAC-12 schools
Fran Cortijo (3) runs to the crowd after scoring a game-winning goal in overtime as OSU took on Seattle University on Nov. 16 at Paul Lorenz Field
Beavers defeat Seattle University 2-1, advance to College Cup second round
Oregon State sophomore winger Arnau Farnos celebrates with teammates after scoring in the 19th minute during the match against California at Paul Lorenz Field on Oct. 22, 2023. Farnos’ goal was enough to give the Beavers a 1-0 victory over the visiting Golden Bears.
OSU men’s soccer begins playoffs against Seattle University
The Oregon State men’s soccer team applauds the crowd to show their appreciation.
Beavers battle Huskies to a 2-2 draw in season finale
Oregon State Junior Forward Ellis Spikner sits on the field after the final whistle at Paul Lorenz Field on Oct. 5, 2023. Spikner and the Beavers engineered a two-goal lead before conceding twice in the second half, ending with a 2-2 draw to the UCLA Bruins.
Oregon State falls to No. 17 Stanford at home, 4-0
On April 14, 2024, the OSU Beaver softball team comes together as they switch innings in a game against Stanford at Kelly Field
Beavers secure Stauffer
Oregon State University softball players cheer after teammate Madyson Clark hit a home run at Kelly Field on Friday April 26th.
Beaver softball players announce transfers
Kaylee Oh (#13) stands next to Head Coach Laura Berg in OSU’s game against University of Utah at Kelly Field on April 28, 2024.
Utah holds off a Beaver sweep
Oregon State University softball players cheer after teammate Madyson Clark hit a home run at Kelly Field on Friday, April 26.
Huge fourth inning leads to Beaver comeback
Oregon State University softball players cheer after teammate Madyson Clark hit a home run at Kelly Field on Friday April 26th.
Beavers turn it around on Utah
On April 14, 2024, Eliana Gottlieb (#12) hits the ball in a game against Stanford at Kelly Field
Beavers triumph over #8 Cardinal
Head coach Scott Rueck speaks to the team during a timeout in OSU’s game against University of Southern California in Gill Coliseum on February 18, 2024.
Beaver basketball lets go of key players in transfer portal
Talia Von Oelhoffen shoots a free throw from a technical foul against the University of Arizona at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Jan. 12.
Oregon State Women’s Basketball falls in Elite 8
The Beaver’s bench celebrates a play against the University of Arizona at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Jan. 12.
Beavers go Elite after Sweet 16 win
Talia Von Oelhoffen celebrates with Adlee Blacklock after clinching victory against the University of Arizona Wildcats at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Jan. 12.
Beavers advance to first Sweet 16 since 2019
AJ Marotte (#11) of the OSU WBB team shoots a layup with ease against the Cal Bears in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on March 2.
The Beavers handle business against Cal
Talia von Oelhoffen (#22) advances up the court in a home game against Stanford in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 29.
Beavers fight until end, lose close game to Cardinal
McKenna Martinez (#19) fends off a University of Washington defender in their 0-0 draw on Sunday Oct. 29 at Paul Lorenz Field.
Oregon State women’s soccer draws with Washington
McKenna Martinez (left) and Stanfords Amy Sayer (right) face off in a match at Paul Lorenz Field on October 23rd 2022. Martinez scored a goal Oregon States 3-2 win over UC Irvine.
Oregon State women’s soccer secures a 3-2 victory over UC Irvine
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 put up six shots in the first half against the Portland Pilots.
Oregon State women’s soccer draws Portland Pilots on own goal
McKenna Martinez (left) and Stanfords Amy Sayer (right) face off in a match at Paul Lorenz Field on October 23rd 2022. Martinez scored a goal Oregon States 3-2 win over UC Irvine.
Beaver women’s soccer falls to Pacific University
Wide receiver Silas Bolden (#7) catches a pass during individual position drills during day one of Oregon State Football’s fall training camp on Aug 3, 2023. Bolden was one of Oregon States top receivers last season.
The DAM Mailbag: PAC-12 Realignment, Beaver Football, and OSU women’s soccer
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
The referee raises Trey Munoz hand as the winner of his match during the Pac-12 Wrestling Championship at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Sunday.
PAC-12 Wrestling Championship Photo Gallery
Cleveland Belton wins his match against his Cal Poly opponent Abe Hinrichsen at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Jan. 19.
Oregon State wrestling takes down Cal Poly in comeback win
Travis Wittlake Jr. grapples with Penn State wrestler in Gill Coliseum on Jan. 5, 2024.
OSU wrestler Travis Wittlake Jr. seriously injured in off-mat accident
Rhoden reminisces about his first year at OSU
Rhoden reminisces about his first year at OSU
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
Middle blocker Aliyah McDonald (#5) and outside hitter Mychael Vernon (#6) celebrate after scoring a point in the Beavs’ game against the UCLA Bruins in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Nov. 22, 2023.
Beavers force fifth set, yet lose close one to UCLA
Amanda Burns, an opposite hitter for Oregon State University volleyball, spiking the ball on November 3, 2023 at Gill Coliseum.
Oregon State volleyball falls to the fierce challenge brought by Colorado
Aliyah McDonald (#5) and Megan Sheridan (#21) block an attack on Oct. 22, 2023 from the California Bears in Gill Coliseum.
Beavers’ hard-fought battle ends in defeat
Oregon State sophomore libero Keira Herron begins her serve routine in front of the Oregon State bench during the match against No. 3 Stanford in Gill Coliseum on Oct. 20, 2023. Herron and the Beavers fell to the No. 3 Cardinal in straight sets dropping to 7-12 overall and 2-7 in the PAC-12.
Stanford snaps Beavers’ win streak with home loss
Mychael Vernon (#6) digs a spike at Gill Coliseum to help the Beavers to a victory against the Arizona Wildcats.
Mychael Vernon leads Beavers to back-to-back wins
Libero Kiera Herron (#25) celebrates with teammates in victory over No. 19 Arizona State at Gill Coliseum on Oct 13, 2023.
Back-and-forth fight leads to Beaver volleyball victory
Illustrated by Cat Smith
A letter from the football beat writer: death of tradition
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 Men’s Rugby Club creates bonds beyond the field
OSU Men’s Rugby Club creates bonds beyond the field
Third-year Kinesiology major Zane Youngren (left) and fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Kevin Sabbe (right) joke after a play during pickup at Dixon Recreation Center on August 8 2023. Both Sabbe and Youngren are members of Oregon State’s club volleyball team and speak highly of their experiences playing club sports.
Former athletes continue athletic careers through club sports
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
The Geezer goalies hold the championship flag after winning the tournament in Corvallis in February. Contributed by IM Sports.
IM goalball league sees low attendance with high reviews
An illustration showing the various sports
Summer intramural sports offer a variety of activities for students
IM Sports
New payment, registration plans help organize intramural sports
General Sports Graphic
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
July Sudoku (Hard)
July Sudoku (Hard)
July Sudoku (Easy)
July Sudoku (Easy)
Teresa Ashford sits at Interzone Coffee on July 28th. Ashford has been dubbed Oregon State University’s “Sexpert”, she works to make content educating students on various topics.
Sexpert Says: Pride month calls for community resources, to ‘not be silent’
Reality of regalia at OSU: Unsustainable, unsatisfying, unbelievable
Reality of regalia at OSU: Unsustainable, unsatisfying, unbelievable
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: Students United for Palestinian Rights issue demands for OSU to divest from Israel
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: OSU administration shares statement for cancellation of FlatTail Festival
Barometer staff together holding up their Back to School print edition.
The Barometer needs unfiltered information to report the truth
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
Teresa Ashford sits at Interzone Coffee on July 28th. Ashford has been dubbed Oregon State University’s “Sexpert”, she works to make content educating students on various topics.
Sexpert Says: Pride month calls for community resources, to ‘not be silent’
Reality of regalia at OSU: Unsustainable, unsatisfying, unbelievable
Reality of regalia at OSU: Unsustainable, unsatisfying, unbelievable
Teresa Ashford sits at Interzone Coffee on July 28th. Ashford has been dubbed Oregon State University’s “Sexpert”, she works to make content educating students on various topics.
You’re not alone: how to cope with SSRIs that affect your libido
Students walk by the Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Administration building at Oregon State University on April 12.
The Dam Dispatch: Understanding climate anxiety
Meaning and meaninglessness: a loving and transcendental path out of meaninglessness
Meaning and meaninglessness: a loving and transcendental path out of meaninglessness
Book stacks in an aisle of Browsers Bookstore in downtown Corvallis, Ore. Browsers is closing its Corvallis location in February.
Striving Focus: No rest for the hindered reader
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: Students United for Palestinian Rights issue demands for OSU to divest from Israel
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: OSU administration shares statement for cancellation of FlatTail Festival
Letter from the Editor: Read-aloud narrations of stories start with this issue
Letter from the Editor: Read-aloud narrations of stories start with this issue
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: OSU should explore sustainable food packaging
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: How OSU students can mitigate climate change
Letter from the editor: The Barometer’s new look
Ice Cream Adventure
Ice Cream Adventure
Summer is Around the Corner
Summer is Around the Corner
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Mossy Wet Rock Episode 17
Mossy Wet Rock Episode 17
Frog World: The Beetle
Frog World: The Beetle
Ham Creek: Gym
Ham Creek: Gym
July Sudoku (Hard)
July Sudoku (Hard)
July Sudoku (Easy)
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June Sudoku
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June Crossword
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Meaning and meaninglessness: a loving and transcendental path out of meaninglessness

Meaning and meaninglessness: a loving and transcendental path out of meaninglessness

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