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Chloe Kehn

2020 Senior Spotlight: Chloe Kehn

Orange Media Network
June 12, 2020

Orange Media Network's annual Senior Spotlight features students who were nominated by mentors, teachers, peers and friends as people who have demonstrated leadership, grit, and perseverance during their...

Aggie Hite

2020 Senior Spotlight: Aggie Hite

Orange Media Network
June 12, 2020

Orange Media Network's annual Senior Spotlight features students who were nominated by mentors, teachers, peers and friends as people who have demonstrated leadership, grit, and perseverance during their...

Tamara Lash

2020 Senior Spotlight: Tamara Lash

Orange Media Network
June 12, 2020

Orange Media Network's annual Senior Spotlight features students who were nominated by mentors, teachers, peers and friends as people who have demonstrated leadership, grit, and perseverance during their...

Christopher Hoskins

2020 Senior Spotlight: Christopher Hoskins

Orange Media Network
June 12, 2020

Orange Media Network's annual Senior Spotlight features students who were nominated by mentors, teachers, peers and friends as people who have demonstrated leadership, grit, and perseverance during their...

Qay-liwh Ammon

2020 Senior Spotlight: Qay-liwh Ammon

Orange Media Network
June 12, 2020

Orange Media Network's annual Senior Spotlight features students who were nominated by mentors, teachers, peers and friends as people who have demonstrated leadership, grit, and perseverance during their...

Griselda Genaro

2020 Senior Spotlight: Griselda Genaro

Orange Media Network
June 12, 2020

Orange Media Network's annual Senior Spotlight features students who were nominated by mentors, teachers, peers and friends as people who have demonstrated leadership, grit, and perseverance during their...

Alex Luther

Senior Spotlight 2020: Alex Luther

Orange Media Network
June 12, 2020

Orange Media Network's annual Senior Spotlight features students who were nominated by mentors, teachers, peers and friends as people who have demonstrated leadership, grit, and perseverance during their...

Olivia Harband

2020 Senior Spotlight: Olivia Harband

Orange Media Network
June 12, 2020

Orange Media Network's annual Senior Spotlight features students who were nominated by mentors, teachers, peers and friends as people who have demonstrated leadership, grit, and perseverance during their...

Farmers Market

[Photo] Daarstad: We all must eat less meat

February 24, 2020

Farmers Market

Of the 903 students who completed the Food Assistance application in Fall 2017, nearly all of them met the USDA’s definition of being food insecure in the past year. 82% reported having very low food security. 10% reported having low food security. 8% reported being food secure. Information gathered as part of the OSU Fall 2017 FoodAssistance Application managed by the Human Services Resource Center. 

[Photo] Mealbux provides low-income students with food assistance

November 6, 2017

Of the 903 students who completed the Food Assistance application in Fall 2017, nearly all of them met the USDA’s definition of being food insecure in the past year. 82% reported having very low food...

Civil War

[Photo] Beavers reclaim state of Oregon

November 26, 2016

Civil War

The 15th annual Civil War blood drive is being hosted in the Memorial Union, and will be open for students from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Thursday, Nov. 17. 

[Photo] OSU hosting Civil War blood drive throughout week

November 15, 2016

The 15th annual Civil War blood drive is being hosted in the Memorial Union, and will be open for students from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Thursday, Nov. 17. 

Wide receivers Seth Collins (left), Victor Bolden (right) and Seths sister Devin Collins (center) remain close , despite the fact that Bolden and Devin are dating.

[Photo] Football, friends, family

November 14, 2016

Wide receivers Seth Collins (left), Victor Bolden (right) and Seth's sister Devin Collins (center) remain close , despite the fact that Bolden and Devin are dating.

OSUs Be Bright, Be Seen campaign works to inform students about bicycle safety on campus. 

[Photo] “Be Bright, Be Seen” campaign aims to increase bike safety on campus

November 10, 2016

OSU's "Be Bright, Be Seen" campaign works to inform students about bicycle safety on campus. 

A peace rally took place outside the Memorial Union last night. Over 400 students attended, carrying signs and candles. 

[Photo] Over 400 students attended peace rally on OSU campus

November 10, 2016

A peace rally took place outside the Memorial Union last night. Over 400 students attended, carrying signs and candles. 

Located outside of Shepherd Hall, the drop box for the OSU Forensics Team food drive is in place until early December. Students can donate non-perishable foods, which will be given to the Linn-Benton Food Share. 

[Photo] OSU Forensics Team hosts food drive, proceeds to go Linn-Benton Food Share

November 10, 2016

Located outside of Shepherd Hall, the drop box for the OSU Forensics Team food drive is in place until early December. Students can donate non-perishable foods, which will be given to the Linn-Benton Food...

Hyslop Research Farm recorded 1.5 inches over the record of rain in the mid Willamette-Valley last month.

[Photo] Oregon reaches record-breaking rain throughout October

November 9, 2016

Hyslop Research Farm recorded 1.5 inches over the record of rain in the mid Willamette-Valley last month.

Several campus groups will be hosting election watch parties. College Democrats at OSU has partnered with the Benton County Democrats for their event at Old World Deli in downtown Corvallis, beginning at 9 p.m. on Tuesday. 

[Photo] College Republicans and Benton County Democrats to host election night watch parties

November 7, 2016

Several campus groups will be hosting election watch parties. College Democrats at OSU has partnered with the Benton County Democrats for their event at Old World Deli in downtown Corvallis, beginning...

Election watch parties

Election watch parties

Orange Media Network
November 7, 2016

Several campus groups will be hosting election watch parties. College Democrats at OSU has partnered with the Benton County Democrats for their event at Old World Deli in downtown Corvallis, beginning...

The OSU Taiwan Student Forum will be screening the film 52 Hz, I love you in the Learning Innovation Center on Thursday, Nov. 10. 

[Photo] OSU Taiwan Student Forum to host unreleased film screening

November 7, 2016

The OSU Taiwan Student Forum will be screening the film "52 Hz, I love you" in the Learning Innovation Center on Thursday, Nov. 10. 

Allied Students of Another Politics group members David DeHart and Alexander Ricccio hope to create discussion surrounding society and democracy on campus.

[Photo] Allied Students of Another Politics strives to make a difference on campus without association to a specific party

November 7, 2016

Allied Students of Another Politics group members David DeHart and Alexander Ricccio hope to create discussion surrounding society and democracy on campus.

Oregon State vs. Washington State

[Photo] Beavers will face the ‘X-Factor,’ Christian McCaffrey

November 4, 2016

Oregon State vs. Washington State

Dixon Recreation Center will be hosting a free 3v3 basketball tournament for all students to participate. 

[Photo] Dixon Recreation Center to host free 3v3 basketball tournament

November 3, 2016

Dixon Recreation Center will be hosting a free 3v3 basketball tournament for all students to participate. 

International opinons on election

[Photo] Fostering international opinions

November 2, 2016

International opinons on election

Along with mailboxes to mail in ballots, OSU offers two ballot drop off boxes, located in the Valley Library and the main desk of the Student Experience Center. 

[Photo] Campus resources aid students in the voting procedure

November 1, 2016

Along with mailboxes to mail in ballots, OSU offers two ballot drop off boxes, located in the Valley Library and the main desk of the Student Experience Center. 

The Memorial Union is opening its doors to the Corvallis public to partake in Halloween-themed activities. 

[Photo] Haunted MU to host Halloween-themed activities

October 30, 2016

The Memorial Union is opening its doors to the Corvallis public to partake in Halloween-themed activities. 

Although not an officially recognized club, the Oregon State University Libertarians are gaining traction, each member affiliating with the basic principles of libertarianism. 

[Photo] Minimum government, maximum freedom

October 24, 2016

Although not an officially recognized club, the Oregon State University Libertarians are gaining traction, each member affiliating with the basic principles of libertarianism. 

Students will gather for a day of community service around the Corvallis area on Make a Difference Day this Saturday, Oct. 22. 

[Photo] Coming together through community service

October 20, 2016

Students will gather for a day of community service around the Corvallis area on Make a Difference Day this Saturday, Oct. 22. 

Over 130 volunteers gathered at Reser Stadium this morning to participate in the Great Oregon ShakeOut, which prepares campuses for earthquakes. 

[Photo] Oregon State University prepares for earthquakes and disasters

October 20, 2016

Over 130 volunteers gathered at Reser Stadium this morning to participate in the Great Oregon ShakeOut, which prepares campuses for earthquakes. 

OSU Dads Weekend has been changed to Fall Family Weekend, welcoming all family members Nov. 18 through 20. 

[Photo] OSU Dad’s Weekend changed to Fall Family Weekend to promote inclusiveness

October 19, 2016

OSU Dad's Weekend has been changed to Fall Family Weekend, welcoming all family members Nov. 18 through 20. 

Blue emergency lights quipped with buttons to alert campus police provide safety measures for students. 

[Photo] Two sexual assaults reported in past two weeks

October 19, 2016

Blue emergency lights quipped with buttons to alert campus police provide safety measures for students. 

Through tabling in the quad and giving class visits, the ASOSU prompted Vote or Vote campaign encourages students to register to vote. 

[Photo] Vote or Vote campaign encourages students to register

October 12, 2016

Through tabling in the quad and giving class visits, the ASOSU prompted Vote or Vote campaign encourages students to register to vote. 

Holocaust Memorial Week 2016

[Photo] Eva Kor speaks at OSU

May 3, 2016

Holocaust Memorial Week 2016

Bernie Sanders

[Photo] Sanders rallies in Springfield

April 28, 2016

Bernie Sanders

Farmers Market

[Photo] Corvallis Farmer’s Market returns

April 27, 2016

Farmers Market

Survivor Advocacy and Resource Center

[Photo] OSU observing sexual assault awareness month

April 13, 2016

Survivor Advocacy and Resource Center

Trump side-walk chalk

[Photo] OSU campus gets ‘Trumped’

April 12, 2016

Trump side-walk chalk

ASOSU Election Results

[Photo] Preliminary ASOSU election results in

April 11, 2016

ASOSU Election Results

Pre-Law Society

[Photo] Pre-law society

April 8, 2016

Pre-Law Society

ASOSU Debate

[Photo] ASOSU candidates debate

April 5, 2016

ASOSU Debate

Baseball Group photo

[Photo] OSU gets bounce back win vs SDSU

March 30, 2016

Baseball Group photo

Sean Rathbun, an equipment systems specialist for MU guest services, sets up lighting for the Battle of the Bands concert.

[Photo] Local musicians will compete during bigger than ever Battle of the Bands competition 2016

March 11, 2016

Sean Rathbun, an equipment systems specialist for MU guest services, sets up lighting for the Battle of the Bands concert.

Kayla Castle, Senior in Zoology, listens in during the Honors Intro to MedicalAnthropology lecture Monday at the ALS building.

[Photo] ‘Empty Bowls’ night battles food insecurity

March 11, 2016

Kayla Castle, Senior in Zoology, listens in during the Honors Intro to MedicalAnthropology lecture Monday at the ALS building.

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[Photo] Oregon increasing minimum wage across state

March 10, 2016

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Mens Basketball vs. Huskies

[Photo] Beavers head to Las Vegas

March 9, 2016

Men's Basketball vs. Huskies

Wrestling vs. Oklahoma

[Photo] Amar Dhesi is determined to be great

March 9, 2016

Wrestling vs. Oklahoma

International Womens Day

[Photo] Oregon State University celebrates HERstory Month

March 9, 2016

International Women's Day

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