On the last day of the K-12 school year, Friday, June 19, hundreds of mask-wearing Corvallis, Ore. educators, students and community members gathered in front of the Benton County Courthouse at 4 p.m....
Hundreds of Oregon State University students and Corvallis community members gathered in front of the Benton County Courthouse Sunday, May 31, to participate in a vigil for George Floyd and a demonstration...
Campaigning with the slogan ‘No One Stands Alone,’ candidates Alex Luther and Trenton Joiner seek to increase the understanding between students and the university administration as president and vice...
Oregon State University graduate student Andrew Oswalt has re-enrolled as a part-time student after his release from the Benton County Jail last Thursday, Jan. 10.Immediately following his sentencing in...
Andrew Oswalt, an Oregon State University Ph.D. candidate who holds white nationalist beliefs, was relocated to the Benton County Jail on Wednesday, where he is set to spend a total of 40 days.Oswalt was...
Oregon State University Ph.D. candidate Andrew Oswalt was found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt on three counts of intimidation in the first degree and two counts of criminal mischief in the third degree.Judge...
A bench trial for Oregon State University Ph.D. candidate Andrew Oswalt, charged with hate crimes among other accusations, began Wednesday.Oswalt, who waived his right to a jury trial last week during...
Editor's Note: In the print version of this story, the number of total students who voted the 2018 ASOSU election was incorrect. The actual number was 4,947 votes instead of 4,497.The right to a trial...
For the fifth year in a row, Oregon State University is the largest in the state with 32,011 students as of fall term 2018. It is the only public university in the state with an enrollment increase from...
Wednesday, Nov. 7 noon updateOregonians considered five ballot measures this midterm election, including four proposed constitutional amendments. All but one, Measure 102, failed with over 1.6 million...
Wednesday, Nov. 7 noon updateDemocratic incumbent Kate Brown will retain her position for four more years, beating Republican challenger Knute Buehler with over 1.7 million voters participating. Brown...
With the midterm election just four days away, the College Republicans at Oregon State University hosted Republican candidate for governor Knute Buehler on Friday afternoon in the Memorial Union Quad.Buehler...
Editor’s Note: This article and social media post have been edited to remove references to the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday upon further internal reflection and input from readers. While...
The U.S. Senate voted Saturday 50-48 to confirm Brett Kavanaugh for a seat on the Supreme Court. The decision to elevate Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s second confirmed justice at this point in...
While many students take a summer to work, travel or explore other passions, the new leadership of the Associated Students of Oregon State University will be working to prepare for the academic year.The...
In today’s political climate, people of differing ideologies often fail to understand one another. On a predominantly liberal college campus like Oregon State University, this means conservative students...
Record turnout special election approves new ASOSU constitution.White nationalist Andrew Oswalt will not serve on next year’s Oregon State University Student Fee Committee, which recommends fee levels...
White nationalist Andrew Oswalt running for one of the seats.The ballot for this year’s Associated Students of Oregon State University election became available Thursday, with seven candidates running...
The Associated Students of Oregon State University will hold a special election to choose students to serve on the Student Fee Committee and vote on a proposed constitutional rewrite, once the student...
University rules protect free speech for all viewpointsBrother Jed Smock and Mikhail Savenko, known for preaching on college campuses nationwide, offered their interpretation of Christianity to crowds...
Andrew Oswalt, a white nationalist and Oregon State University student, plead not guilty on Monday to an additional hate crime charge after being accused of placing racist bumper stickers on cars belonging...
Hotels, restaurants in particular expect to see large influx.In 2017 alone, individuals visiting the Corvallis campus and Bend added $42 million to the Oregon economy in purchases relating to lodging,...
ASOSU House passed legislation while Senate tabled, leading to second voteA bill to revise the strained relationship between the Associated Students of Oregon State University and the Oregon Student Association,...
When Oregon State University administrators become aware of dangerous situations, from severe weather to threats of violence, the campus community is notified through emails, texts and, depending on the...
Proposal includes proportional representation, new polling system.This week the Associated Students of Oregon State University Congress will vote on legislation that would adjust how the student government...
Exceptions include on-duty law enforcement officers, ROTC members.From state and federal laws to Oregon State University policies, courts have ruled that restrictions on firearms must be balanced with...
Three proposals for tuition rates to be decided on by Board of Trustees.Three proposed tuition rates for the next academic year—each of which includes increases for all students—were created by the...
In a unanimous vote by the members of the Associated Students of Oregon State University House of Representatives, Speaker Peter Halajian will remain in his position and not be impeached.Last week, several...
Peter Halajian admits to some concerns, believes others are personal attacksSeveral members of the Associated Students of Oregon State University have introduced legislation to impeach Speaker of the House...
University working to improve threat detection, timely warnings.Some students saw the threats online. Others heard about them from friends. But when a former Oregon State University student threatened...
Previous VP Radhika Shah resigns, citing lack of support, implicit biasJosh Kaufman was unanimously confirmed as the new Vice President of the Associated Students of Oregon State University.The ASOSU Senate...
Over 30 community members attend routine hearingAndrew Oswalt, a former Associated Students of Oregon State University graduate representative and member of the “alt-right,” appeared in court Monday...
A Benton County judge Tuesday dismissed the eviction complaint against Andrew Oswalt at the request of his landlord Oregon Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God (also known as The Pillar). Oswalt was...
Student government elections see record turnout of near 21 percent.As the rest of campus had already left for the night, the Associated Students of Oregon State University Elections Committee huddled around...
Current, future student government presidents praise students’ votes.Appearing on the ballot under his preferred title ‘Rex Imperator,’ a Latin phrase meaning king-emperor, Andrew Oswalt was recalled...
A vehicle with signs supporting "alt-right" Associated Students of Oregon State University Rep. Andrew Oswalt was briefly parked on Monroe Avenue near Rogers Hall, drawing counter-protesters between 3...
The Oregon State University Human Services Resource Center, the only program of its kind in the country, will likely receive increased funding from student fees next year.The center currently operates...
Campaigning with the tagline, “One Beaver, One OSU,” Ben Nzowo and Jai McClean would like to focus on what all students have in common.According to Nzowo, a transfer student from Portland Community...
The brother and sister ticket of Zack and Darby Buhlmann is running with the tagline “Stronger Together.” According to Zack Buhlmann, the presidential candidate, many students feel intimidated or unable...
Running on the tagline “Building a Brighter Future,” presidential hopeful Peter Halajian and his running mate Wyatt Swick want to promote a conservative and pragmatic approach to student government.According...
Under the tagline “OSUnited,” presidential candidate Justin Bennett and vice presidential candidate Aiden Tariku’s four main platform planks are tuition affordability and fiscal responsibility, diversity...
Record number of graduate candidates file, some citing Andrew Oswalt as reason to run.With under 4,000 students, or 12.8 percent, voting in last year’s Associated Students of Oregon State University...
Students, community members protest presence of Rep. Andrew Oswalt.Both chambers of the Associated Students of Oregon State University Congress met for its annual joint session to vote on its’ recommendations...
‘Alt-right’ ASOSU representative faces competitive race for graduate seat.In the upcoming Associated Students of Oregon State University election, “alt-right” Rep. Andrew Oswalt will be on...
Editor’s Note: Select direct quotes from Rep. Andrew Oswalt have been paraphrased in order to follow the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics principle “minimize harm”.The 'alt-right',...
Approved budgets to be sent to ASOSU president, Ed Ray, Board of Trustees.The legislative branch of the Associated Students of Oregon State University will hold a joint session to vote on next year’s...
Rake resolution failed in House, tabled in Senate.The legislative branch of the Associated Students of Oregon State University held its first winter term meetings this past Tuesday and Wednesday. Both...
President Brundage expects low student fee increase.This coming term, the Associated Students of Oregon State University will see a continuation of work begun fall term, such as the creation of an off-campus...
From tuition increases to federal immigration policies, Oregon State University students who exercise their right to freedom of speech are restricted by university rules.According to Jonathan Stoll, OSU’s...
All budgets pass unanimously, excluding abstentions due to conflicts of interest.Monday night, the Oregon State University Student Fee Committee discussed budget levels, heard public comments and unanimously...
Student interns train for peer advocacy program coming winter term.The Office of Advocacy, which is operated by the Associated Students of Oregon State University, exists to assist students facing conflicts...
Third estate holds other branches accountable to governing documents.Within the wider framework of the Associated Students of Oregon State University, the state-recognized group that speaks on behalf of...
Oregon State University and the University of Oregon are rivals in a number of areas, from the football field to the research lab. Student government is one aspect in which the schools share some similarities,...
All requests passed unanimously excluding conflict of interest abstentions.The Oregon State University Student Fee Committee, which is a part of the Associated Students of OSU executive branch, heard presentations...
Department promises flat fee, conversations around student tickets continue.Leading up to this year’s student fee process, representatives from the Oregon State University Athletics Department presided...
Candidate information sessions to be held in November, two weeks earlier than last year.Candidate information sessions for this year’s Associated Students of Oregon State University elections will be...
Changes proposed range from key definitions to grammatical errors.This year the Associated Students of Oregon State University is attempting to rewrite its constitution, which serves as the regulatory...
Service working to increase efficiency, number of riders served.For students with no way of getting home safely on their own, the Associated Students of Oregon State University provide the option of requesting...
House and Senate craft legislation, approve student fee levels.Like the U.S. Congress, the legislative branch of the Associated Students of Oregon State University is made up of two chambers: a Senate...
Student government body connects students to administration, fee process.The Associated Students of Oregon State University is the state-recognized representation of student voices on the OSU campus. ASOSU,...
ASOSU Senate passes resolution in support of DACA students.Both chambers of the legislative branch of the Associated Students of Oregon State University held sessions this week for their first fall term...
In a unanimous decision, the Corvallis City Council voted to allow ride booking companies like Lyft and Uber to operate in the city of Corvallis. This ordinance, passed on Sept. 18 just before 8 p.m.,...
Shortly before leaving office at the beginning of June, former Associated Students of Oregon State University President Rachel Grisham issued two executive orders: one that moved the Student Health Services...
President Simon Brundage, Vice President Radhika Shah, others sworn inWhat began with farewells ended with a look toward the future, as over two dozen new members of the Associated Students of Oregon State...
A working group tasked with exploring alternative revenue streams for the Oregon State University Athletics Department met on Monday, May 8, to recap the concerns raised by students and discuss potential...
Cites state flat funding as reason for increase, attempts to lobby state government ongoingIn a near-unanimous vote, the Oregon State University Board of Trustees voted to raise tuition by roughly four...
Approximately one month after a March 17 meeting was interrupted by student protesters, the OSU Board of Trustees will meet on April 21 via telephone to finalize budget and tuition questions left unanswered...
Current administration already working to prepare replacements for year ahead.ASOSU President-elect Simon Brundage and Vice President-elect Radhika Shah will spend their spring term preparing to assume...
Joe Wolf, News Contributor and Rosie Morehead March 8, 2017
On Tuesday March 7, the ASOSU presidential and vice presidential candidates confronted one another for the first time at a live debate hosted by Orange Media Network on the fourth floor of the Student...
Working group to be formed to reevaluate rate at later dateIn a firelit conference room high above Reser Stadium, 12 Oregon State University students decided the $2.7 million Athletics Department student...
Two weeks ago, a bake sale was held in the SEC Plaza in which the prices of goods were determined by the buyer’s race or ethnicity. This event was put on by Turning Point USA, a conservative activist...
Figuring out where to live can be an incredible burden on any Oregon State University student, but international students specifically face a unique set of challenges. The biggest problems for international...
The Student Incidental Fees Committee voted Sunday night to pass on their final student fee level recommendations for next year to the ASOSU Joint Congress.UnitFY18 (Fall, Winter, and Spring Terms)FY19...
Oregon State University President Ed Ray delivered his annual State of the University Address on Wednesday at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland to a crowd of over 750 people.“As we prepare to...
Click below to listen to a collection of audio interviews conducted by Barometer reporter Joe Wolf, including Mohammad Pakravan, an Iranian PhD student, Oregon State Senator Sara Gelser, OSU vice president...
On Sunday, Jan. 15, Oregon State University lost a student.Emily Reedy, a freshman this year, passed away in a car accident. Emily was a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority and a graphic design major. A...
Joe Wolf, News Contributor and Lauren Sluss January 22, 2017
“Build bridges, not walls.”This was one of the slogans employed by marchers in the Oregon State University walkout Jan. 20, starting on the OSU campus and spreading throughout Corvallis. Several hundred...
