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Dumbells await usage in an empty Langton Hall classroom in Corvallis, Oregon on July 7. Langton
Hall classrooms are frequently used for physical activity courses.

‘Transitions’ replacing health and physical activity class requirement

Jaxson Skipper, Reporter
July 14, 2025

After 30 years of having the Baccalaureate Core as Oregon State’s general education program, they are launching a new program this summer, Core Education. A major change compared to the Bacc Core is...

On May 28, 2025, the inside of Peak Sports is seen on NW 2nd Street in downtown Corvallis. The pictures shows a variety of bike helmets and other apparel which are just a few that Peak Sports offers in the shop.

Following up with Peak Sports: How have tariffs affected the Corvallis business?

Jaxson Skipper, Reporter
June 14, 2025

Peak Sports is still in “survival mode” as Larry Desaulniers, owner of the local Corvallis business, said last October.  According to Desaulniers, the uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s...

The AACU Call for Constructive Engagement document sits on a counter May 8. OSU has yet to sign the document for standing against the endangerment of American higher education.

OSU yet to sign AACU statement against federal government overreach

Jaxson Skipper, Reporter
May 18, 2025

On April 22, the American Association of Colleges and Universities released a public statement titled “A Call for Constructive Engagement.” According to the website, the statement was “developed...

The new Pride Center is on SW 16th Street, the grand opening for the new building will take place on April 25.

Pride center set to host grand opening

Jaxson Skipper, Reporter
April 21, 2025

This Friday, April 25, Oregon State University’s Pride Center is hosting a grand opening of their newly renovated and expanded building. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The first hour...

Multiple packages of frozwn food stocked in the freezer at Oregon State University's Basic Needs Center.

OSU food pantry feeds more people every year

Jaxson Skipper, Reporter
March 4, 2025

Oregon State University’s Basic Needs Center food pantry has seen a steady increase of people fed each month for the last several years.  They saw a record-breaking 2,077 shopping trips to the pantry...

At Hana Sushi and Izakaya, robots deliver boba drinks to customers on Dec 10, 2024 located on Monroe Ave.

Local conveyor belt sushi restaurant imports server robots

Jaxson Skipper, Reporter
February 3, 2025

Hana Sushi & Izakaya on Monroe Ave. has recently imported robots from China to be used to serve customers food and drinks. Integrated early fall term of 2024, the robot waiter has since been assisting...

Heartland Humane Shelter to host dog speed dating

Heartland Humane Shelter to host dog speed dating

Jaxson Skipper, Reporter
January 9, 2025

On Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the Corvallis Heartland Humane Shelter and Care is hosting Meet Your Mutt, a dog speed dating adoption event. The event is intended to help some long-time dogs at the...

SNAP faces changes

SNAP faces changes

Alex Hyatt and Jaxson Skipper
January 6, 2025

Student Eligibility Alex Hyatt, reporter With school well under way this academic year, the federal government has laid out a plan to communicate with college students to provide more information...

Residents of Corvallis play Pokémon at Central Park at 6pm on Wednesday for “Raid Hour” on Pokémon Go in Corvallis on Oct. 16th.

Weekly Pokémon GO battles take place at Central Park

Jaxson Skipper, Reporter
November 12, 2024

On Wednesdays, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., students, families and seniors gather in Central Park to play the mobile phone game Pokémon GO for the weekly “raid hour”. “A year ago it was only like 5...

OSU Esports takes second place in third Rocket League Run it Back tournament

OSU Esports takes second place in third Rocket League Run it Back tournament

Jaxson Skipper, Reporter
November 12, 2024

A team of three Rocket League competitors placed second in Xfinity’s Run it Back Esports series on Oct. 25. The finals were hosted at Oregon State University in front of an audience of nearly 200 people,...

In 2017, Peak Sports took first in the best of outdoor gear store category. 

Local business Peak Sports at lowest point since opening

Jaxson Skipper, Reporter
October 16, 2024

“I can’t imagine Corvallis without Peak,” said Larry Desaulniers, the current owner of Peak Sports in downtown Corvallis. Recently the long-standing local business has fallen on hard times.  ...

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