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The Marine Science Major is geared toward students who want to gain experience in liberal arts disciplines, such as social sciences, public policy, the arts and humanities.

OSU proposes new marine studies major

Jada Krening, News Correspondent
July 17, 2020

As part of Oregon State University’s Marine Studies Initiative, the OSU College of Liberal Arts is working to implement a new undergraduate major in marine studies. OSU currently offers a number of...

Stephen Fitzgerald, OSU Extension fire specialist, meets with partners to discuss strategies for wildfire management. 

OSU set to launch new fire extension program

Jada Krening, News Correspondent
April 12, 2020

A new Oregon State University Fire Extension Program is set to launch this summer, with goals of mitigating wildfires and educating communities across the state of Oregon. OSU’s Extension Service was...

Noah Miller and Paraskevi Markopoulos enjoy an early morning coffee at Coffee Culture.

Best of 2020: Corvallis coffee shops

Jada Krening, News Correspondent
January 21, 2020

First Place: Dutch Bros.Corvallis coffee shops work to create a warm atmosphere and a sense of belonging, bringing students and the community together. For this year’s “Best of Coffee: off campus”...

The Darkside Cinema sign hangs above the main entrance of the theater.

Best of 2020: Corvallis movie theaters

Jada Krening, News Correspondent
January 21, 2020

First place: AMC CLASSIC Corvallis 12AMC Classic Theatre has been serving the Corvallis, Ore. community for three years at their Northeast Circle Boulevard location. This year, it was selected by the Oregon...

Freshman Anna-Kate Treske studies in Bing’s Cafe inside Weatherford which offers a variety of foods, coffees and teas.

Best of 2020: OSU on-campus coffee

Jada Krening, News Correspondent | Teresita Guzman Nader
January 21, 2020

First place: JavaStopIn the heart of Oregon State University, across from the main lounge on the mezzanine level of the Memorial Union, is JavaStop: a small and cozy cafe that offers Portland Roasting...

The OSU School of Writing, Literature and Film’s Visiting Writers Series, a series which brings nationally and internationally recognized authors to OSU, will be featuring Namwali Serpell. Serpell will visit OSU on Thursday, Jan. 9. 

Writer Namwali Serpell to visit OSU

Jada Krening, News Correspondent
January 6, 2020

Zambian writer Namwali Serpell will visit Oregon State University on Thursday, Jan. 9 as part of the School of Writing, Literature and Film’s Visiting Writers Series, a series which brings nationally...

Oregon State University President Ed Ray has served in his role as president since 2003.

Presidential search down to four candidates

Jada Krening, News Reporter
November 18, 2019

The Oregon State University Board of Trustees is making progress in its search for the 15th president of OSU.Last Tuesday and Wednesday, the Board of Trustees and a group of OSU stakeholders, community...

Oregon State University English instructor, Emily Elbom, teaches a technical writing class, one of multiple English classes offered at OSU.

OSU proposes new creative writing major

Jada Krening, News Reporter
October 28, 2019

After years of deliberation and planning, Oregon State University’s School of Writing, Literature and Film is working to implement a new major in creative writing. Keith Scribner, director of the Master...

OSU’s Black Student Union walks off campus near the campus gates.

The impact of the walkout, 50 years later

Jada Krening, News Reporter
June 3, 2019

In 1969, African American student Fred Milton was cut from the Oregon State University football team for refusing to cut his hair and beard, despite his coach’s insistence. This control and forced conformity...

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OSU celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

Jada Krening, News Reporter
May 20, 2019

Over the month of May, Oregon State University is celebrating mental health awareness month, which included kicking off OSU’s new mental health support group, the Beavers Belong Support Network. Nationally,...

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DamDiverse showcases student voices

Jada Krening, News Reporter
March 11, 2019

DamDiverse, a blog run by three Oregon State University students, was recently invited to share their work at the Roseland Theater in Portland as part of a show called “Reflect,” presented by the independent...

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Resurrecting OSU’s journalism program

Jada Krening, News Reporter
February 25, 2019

Editor’s note: The Daily Barometer is part of Orange Media Network.Students now have the opportunity to join a program aiming to further their communicative and journalistic skills, with Oregon State...

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Renters insurance can prevent surprise bills

Jada Krening, News Reporter
February 18, 2019

For the cost of around $10-15 per month, students living off-campus can protect their personal belongings and property in cases of perils like theft, vandalism and fire and water damage with a renters...

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Discounts offered for on-campus housing

Jada Krening, News Reporter
February 18, 2019

Although Oregon State University students typically seek off-campus housing after their first year in residence halls, students who decide to continue living on-campus receive special benefits and discounts...

Drone photograph of the Memorial Union Quad.

ASOSU Election 2019: voting window now open

Jada Krening, News Reporter
February 17, 2019

Monday is the first day students may cast their vote in the Associated Students of Oregon State University election.Students may cast their digital ballots on the ASOSU website, via a personalized link...

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Oregon’s Racist Past: A History

Jada Krening, News Contributor
February 11, 2019

Oregon entered statehood as a free state 160 years ago on Feb. 14, 1859. However, its origin is steeped in racial discrimination. A clause of the state’s constitution that was set in place upon its entry...

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‘Opening a window’ to education

Jada Krening, News Reporter
February 4, 2019

Editor’s note: Some quotes in this story have been translated from Spanish to English.Each year, Oregon State University’s federally funded High School Equivalency Program serves a total of 38 students...

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‘Real Talk’ off the field

Jada Krening, News Contributor
January 7, 2019

Real Talk, a program led by the Student-Athlete Development branch of Oregon State University Athletics, meets bi-weekly and was created to help foster community and create a safe space for minority student-athletes...

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Valley Library implements review board

Jada Krening, News Contributor
November 13, 2018

As a result of student feedback, Oregon State University’s first meeting of the new Library Services Review Board is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. The Library Service Review Board was created...

Sophomore outside hitter Maddie Goings (RIGHT) communicates to senior middle blocker Maddy Gravley (LEFT) after California scores on a kill. 

OSU Volleyball falls to California in three

Jada Krening, Print Contributor
October 21, 2018

After falling to No. 2 Stanford on Friday, Oregon State Volleyball was swept by California this afternoon at Gill Coliseum with a final score of 0-3. The Beavers now fall to 10-12 overall and 0-10 in conference...

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