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Corvallis community members gather in front of the Benton County Courthouse on June 19 in solidarity with Black Lives Matter activists around the nation.

Corvallis educators hold Black Lives Matter rally, stress anti-racist action

Joe Wolf, City Editor
June 20, 2020

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....

Student-led peaceful demonstration puts Corvallis police, community on notice for violence against black people

Student-led peaceful demonstration puts Corvallis police, community on notice for violence against black people

Joe Wolf, City Editor
June 1, 2020

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...

Luther, joiner

Alex Luther, Trenton Joiner: No one stands alone

Joe Wolf, Web & Mobile Manager
February 10, 2019

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...

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White nationalist Andrew Oswalt released from jail, registers as part-time OSU student

Joe Wolf, Web & Mobile Manager
January 17, 2019

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, was booked into the Benton County Jail today after being sentenced to a total of 40 days incarceration for a hate crime and associated criminal mischief.

Andrew Oswalt sentenced to 40 days in jail, three years probation for hate crime

Joe Wolf, Web & Mobile Manager
December 12, 2018

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...

Andrew Oswalt, an OSU Ph.D. candidate, in court during the first day of his criminal trial. He would later be found guilty on all counts, including three felony hate crime charges.

OSU student found guilty on three hate crime charges

Joe Wolf, Web & Mobile Manager
November 29, 2018

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...

The Corvallis Police Department posted four photos from security camera footage at First Alternative Co-Op in Corvallis with the hopes of identifying two suspects accused of leaving anti-semitic flyers and racially charged stickers on vehicles at the business.

Hate crime trial begins for OSU student Andrew Oswalt

Joe Wolf, Web & Mobile Manager
November 28, 2018

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...

OSWALT MUGSHOT

OSU student Andrew Oswalt waives right to jury trial in hate crime case

Joe Wolf, Web & Mobile Manager
November 19, 2018

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...

Campus enrollment

OSU sees overall increase in enrollment, Corvallis campus down 1.9 percent

Joe Wolf, Web & Mobile Manager
November 13, 2018

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...

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ELECTION RESULTS: 2018 Oregon ballot measures

Joe Wolf, Web & Mobile Manager
November 6, 2018

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...

DeFazio results

UPDATE: Incumbent Gov. Kate Brown, Rep. Peter DeFazio defeat challengers

Joe Wolf, Web & Mobile Manager
November 6, 2018

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...

Oregon Republican candidate for governor Knute Buehler shakes hands with Peter Halajian, the president of OSU College Republicans, during a campaign stop Friday.

Republican candidate for governor Knute Buehler visits OSU campus

Joe Wolf, Web & Mobile Manager
November 2, 2018

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...

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, the state's second female governor, greets voters and their families during a campaign stop at Reser Stadium on Saturday.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s visit to OSU interrupted by car backfire

Joe Wolf, Web & Mobile Manager
October 27, 2018

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...

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Explained: Five norms challenged by Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation

Joe Wolf, Web & Mobile Manager
October 6, 2018

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...

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ASOSU prepares for 2018-19 academic year

Joe Wolf
June 25, 2018

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...

College Republicans club President Peter Halajian discusses the changes he has seen in the Republican Party over time. He believes young conservatives social attitudes differ strongly from their elders.

‘Keeping a clean slate’: campus conservatives seek understanding in polarized times

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
May 29, 2018

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...

Andrew Oswalt (center), a self-described member of the "alt-right", participating in a House of Representatives meeting in January 2018. 

Andrew Oswalt fails to gain seat on Student Fee Committee

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
May 25, 2018

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...

(LEFT) Incoming SFC chair Theresa Thurston listens to a budget presentation at an open hearing fall term. (RIGHT) Current committee chair Peter Schwartz moderates the discussion.

ASOSU holds special election to fill open Student Fee Committee positions

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
May 21, 2018

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...

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Andrew Oswalt running in ASOSU special election

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
May 15, 2018

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...

Brother Jed Smock, one of the controversial preaches, evangelizes to the crowd. Divisive rhetoric is protected under the First Amendment and by OSU policy.

Controversial preachers evangelize on the OSU campus

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
May 9, 2018

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...

A Confederate flag has been on display in a window of Andrew Oswalt's room in The Pillar, a private men's co-op located across the street from the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center, since September of 2017. 

Andrew Oswalt receives additional intimidation charge, trial date set for Nov. 28

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
May 1, 2018

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...

The Hilton Hotel on 2500 SW 26th and SW Western Blvd is one of ten hotels and motels in the Corvallis area. The Hilton is across the street from Reser Stadium and walking distance to campus, taken April of 2018.

Spring Family Weekend brings increased revenue to Corvallis businesses

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
April 30, 2018

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,...

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ASOSU divided on negotiations with Oregon Student Association

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
April 10, 2018

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,...

Captain Michael Vanderlaan, an instructor in the Air Force ROTC, helps cadets practice responsibility when handling weapons.

OSU evaluates social media monitoring, enforces strict weapons rules after threats

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
April 9, 2018

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...

OSU's contribution to OSA

ASOSU to vote on bill reshaping relationship with Oregon Student Association

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
April 2, 2018

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...

Robert Lohman, second year student studying business, holds his family’s firearm, which is kept at his family’s home. Oregon State University restricts firearms on university property.

OSU policies restrict firearms on campus

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
April 1, 2018

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...

Tuition increase scenarios

OSU tuition rates set to increase in 2018-19 academic year

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
March 19, 2018

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...

Peter Halajian is the Speaker of the House of Representatives and is serving his first year with the Associated Students of Oregon State University. 

UPDATE: ASOSU House of Representatives votes to keep Speaker

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
March 14, 2018

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 is the Speaker of the House of Representatives and is serving his first year with the Associated Students of Oregon State University. 

ASOSU House of Representatives to consider impeaching Speaker

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
March 13, 2018

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...

Timely Warnings vs Emergency Notifications

Law enforcement encourages students to speak up about suspicious activity

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
March 12, 2018

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...

Josh Kaufman now serves as the vice president of ASOSU, following previous Vice President Radhika Shah's resignation.

UPDATE: Josh Kaufman confirmed as new ASOSU vice president

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
February 27, 2018

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...

OSWALT MUGSHOT

Andrew Oswalt appears in court for status check, defense attorney requests four weeks to review case

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
February 26, 2018

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 Confederate flag has been on display in a window of Andrew Oswalt's room in The Pillar, a private men's co-op located across the street from the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center, since September of 2017. 

Judge dismisses landlord’s complaint against Andrew Oswalt

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
February 20, 2018

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...

ASOSU President-elect Justin Bennett (right) and Vice President-elect Aiden Tariku share a laugh on Saturday, Feb. 17, following the presidential elections results.

Justin Bennett, Aiden Tariku win ASOSU presidential election

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
February 19, 2018

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...

Oswalt recall votes

Andrew Oswalt recalled from student government

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
February 19, 2018

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...

Jimmy Marr truck 1

Vehicle owned by white supremacist parked near campus, with signs supporting Andrew Oswalt

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
February 12, 2018

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...

Next year's HSRC student fee level

Human Services Resource Center student fee increase approved

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
February 12, 2018

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...

ASOSU presidential candidate Ben Nwozo and running partner Jai McClean.

ASOSU presidential and vice presidential ticket: Ben Nzowo and Jai McClean

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
February 5, 2018

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...

(Left to right) Siblings Zach and Darby Buhlmann are running for ASOSU President and Vice Prsident respectively. 

ASOSU presidential and vice presidential ticket: Zack and Darby Buhlmann

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
February 5, 2018

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...

Wyatt Swick (left) is running for ASOSU vice president with running mate Peter Halajian (right), who is running for president. 

ASOSU presidential and vice presidential ticket: Peter Halajian and Wyatt Swick

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
February 5, 2018

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...

Justin Bennett (left) and Aiden Tariku (right) are running for ASOSU president and vie president respectively. 

ASOSU presidential and vice presidential ticket: Justin Bennett and Aiden Tariku

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
February 5, 2018

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...

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ASOSU expects increase in election turnout rate

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
February 5, 2018

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...

Philosophy major Emily McDonald speaks alongside a group of protesters during the ASOSU Congress joint session public comment portion. McDonald expressed her disapproval of Rep. Oswalt’s white nationalist views and place within ASOSU. Several other protesters spoke after McDonald, expressing similar views.

ASOSU Congress passes on next year’s student fee levels, excluding HSRC to increase funding

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
January 29, 2018

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...

Andrew Oswalt, a current Associated Students of Oregon State University graduate representative, speaks during the ASOSU Congress joint session on Jan. 24. Oswalt, who has expressed white nationalist views, faces a recall vote on Feb. 12. Oswalt is also on the 2018 candidate list for a graduate representative position.

Andrew Oswalt simultaneously faces recall vote, runs for reelection

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
January 29, 2018

 ‘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...

Andrew Oswalt (center), a self-described member of the "alt-right", participating in a House of Representatives meeting in January 2018. 

‘Alt-right’ member of ASOSU faces removal, strong opposition to views

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
January 22, 2018

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',...

Members of the SFC discuss their recommendations at last term’s open hearing. The levels they agreed on will be presented to both houses of the ASOSU Congress this Wednesday for their approval.

ASOSU Congress will vote on student fee levels in joint session

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
January 22, 2018

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...

Charlene Alexander is the Chief Diversity Officer for Oregon State University.

ASOSU Congress hears from university’s chief diversity officer

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
January 12, 2018

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...

(Left to right) ASOSU President Simon Brundage and Vice President Radhika Shah intend to develop a web portal to track vacant housing in Corvallis and contact information for landlords and property management companies.

ASOSU looks to continue fall term efforts

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
January 9, 2018

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...

The march in favor of changing Oregon State University building names makes their way past Kerr Administration Building March 2017. 

OSU administrators, student activists explore boundaries of free speech on campus

Joe Wolf, Beat Reporter
December 3, 2017

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...

Liaisons from the 10 fee-funded units met for a Student Fee Committee hearing to request and discuss unit budgets for the next fall, winter, spring and summer terms.

Student Fee Committee makes budget recommendations for 10 fee-funded units

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
November 28, 2017

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...

Rishi Seshadri is a member of the ASOSU Judicial Council.

ASOSU Judicial Council explained

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
November 21, 2017

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...

Catherine Mina is a student intern at the ASOSU Office of Advocacy.

ASOSU Office of Advocacy provides students on-campus support

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
November 21, 2017

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...

Amy Schenk is the president of Associated Students of The University of Oregon.

OSU, UO student governments highlight differences in makeup, legislation passed

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
November 20, 2017

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,...

Student Fee Committee approves base budgets for fee-funded programs

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
November 20, 2017

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...

ASOSU Senator Andrew Damitio was part of the athletic fees mediation process in 2016, and believes that progress has been made in the relationship between athletics and the student body. 

Beaver Athletics holds town hall for student government

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
November 6, 2017

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...

Representative Seth Thomas explains an OSA bill to House members. 

ASOSU updates election timeline

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
October 30, 2017

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...

ASOSU constitution rewrite

ASOSU leadership works to rewrite constitution

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
October 16, 2017

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...

A table shows the number of rides requested by students through SafeRide in comparison to the number of rides completed, uncompleted and canceled.

ASOSU SafeRide offers students secure transportation

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
October 9, 2017

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...

Judicial Council Chair Joshua Kaufman encourages students to get involved however they can while attending OSU.

ASOSU Congress explained

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
October 6, 2017

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...

Former ASOSU Vice President Radhika Shah and current President Simon Brundage began their positions on June 1, 2017. Shah's last day of work was Feb. 16, 2018, when she resigned feeling unsupported in her position.

ASOSU executive branch explained

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
October 3, 2017

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,...

Peter Halajian is the Speaker of the House of Representatives and is serving his first year with the Associated Students of Oregon State University. 

First fall ASOSU meetings bring new legislation, pro-tempore officers

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
October 2, 2017

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...

Corvallis mayor Bill Traber, ASOSU President Simon Brundage, ASOSU Vice President Rhadika Shah, Uber driver James, and first year business student Halle Higgins posing for a photo before taking the first official Uber ride in Corvallis. Higgins is the sister of Maddi Higgins, who was killed in a car accident in 2011, and is now an advocate for safe driving. 

Ride booking services including Uber, Lyft introduced to Corvallis

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
September 25, 2017

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.,...

Former ASOSU Vice President Radhika Shah and current President Simon Brundage began their positions on June 1, 2017. Shah's last day of work was Feb. 16, 2018, when she resigned feeling unsupported in her position.

Old rules for a new administration

Joe Wolf, Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2017

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...

(Left) Rachel Grisham, 2016-17 ASOSU president, swears in Simon Brundage, 2017-18 president (right), during the inauguration.

ASOSU inauguration brings old memories, new priorities

Joe Wolf, News Contributor
June 5, 2017

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...

On Monday, May 8, a working group dedicated to finding new ways to fund the athletics student fee met to discuss potential options.

Beaver Athletics working group meets to discuss new revenue sources

Joe Wolf, News Contributor
May 15, 2017

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...

The data for this graphic was sourced from the April 21 meeting agenda.

OSU Board of Trustees votes to raise tuition for 2017-18 academic year

Joe Wolf, News Contributor
May 1, 2017

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...

Trustees Mark Baldwin and Mike Bailey listen to protesters’ concerns at the initial March 17 meeting. 

OSU Board of Trustees sets date for tuition meeting

Joe Wolf, News Contributor
April 17, 2017

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...

Simon Brundage and Radhika Shah packing up and moving into their new office. The pair will officially begin their new positions as president and vice president on June 1.

ASOSU begins transition process

Joe Wolf, News Contributor
April 17, 2017

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...

The candidates offered their platforms at the first ever televised ASOSU debate.

ASOSU presidential candidates face off in live debate

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...

Rafid Chowdhury (far right) and other members of the SIFC discuss possibilities for the future of the athletics budget on the evening of February 27, 2017.

SIFC and ASOSU pass athletics student fee level

Joe Wolf, News Contributor
March 6, 2017

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...

Author and lecturer Lawrence Ross spoke to students about racism on today's college campuses.

Conservative students hold controversial bake sale on OSU campus

Joe Wolf, News Contributor
February 27, 2017

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...

INTO OSU houses international students, eases adjustment to college life

Joe Wolf, News Contributor
February 20, 2017

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 Fee Committee voted on Sunday, Feb. 12, to recommend the student fee levels for fall, winter and spring of Fiscal Year 2018 and the summer of FY19.

SIFC recommends student fee levels to ASOSU Congress

Joe Wolf, News Contributor
February 12, 2017

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...

OSU President Ed Ray sits in the Orange Media Network Newsroom and discusses the 2016 State of the University Address.

OSU president delivers 2017 State of the University Address

Joe Wolf, News Contributor
February 8, 2017

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...

Mohammad Pakravan is from Iran, one of the seven countries affected by the ban.

AUDIO: Immigration ban extended interviews (playlist)

Joe Wolf, News Contributor
February 6, 2017

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...

Emily Reedy

Remembering Emily Reedy

Joe Wolf, News Contributor
January 23, 2017

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...

OSU Walkout

Hundreds stage walkout, march through Corvallis

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...

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