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During a Board of Trustees meeting held in the Memorial Union on Oregon State Universitys Corvallis, Ore. campus on Dec. 10, the board discussed the new presidential search timeline. The live listening sessions, which occured between Jan. 12 and Jan. 20, where part of the early steps in the presidential search process.
Oregon State University presidential search listening sessions ‘are a good start’
Oregon State University students working at the Student Experience Center on Jan. 6 organize containers for COVID-19 testing. From Jan. 3 to Jan. 9, 6,972 tests were administered and 785 positive cases of COVID-19 were reported at OSU.
Oregon State University positive COVID-19 cases spike, classes remain in person
This illustration depicts an OSU-Cascades student who writes out their worries and feelings about the continued COVID-19 pandemic.
OSU-Cascades community urged to purchase student anthology about COVID-19 experiences
Oregon State University students line up outside at the Student Experience Center plaza on Jan. 6 to receive COVID-19 testing. Students who are not up-to-date with the universitys vaccination requirements are required to do weekly COVID-19 testing.
Eligible OSU students and employees must receive COVID-19 booster shots by Feb. 15
A sign posted at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. on Jan. 4 indicates that the parking lot will close on Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. The parking lot closure is due to an implosion of the west side of Reser Stadium that is scheduled to take place between 7:40 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Jan. 7.
Reser Stadium implosion: What Beavers need to know
Owners Keara (left) and Tristan James with their son of New Morning Bakery located at 219 SW Second St. in Corvallis, Ore. They have been a part of Corvallis Culinary Month for many years and were going to participate in 2022 as well before its cancellation.
Corvallis Culinary Month 2022 canceled, community urged to eat local
A lone American flag rises above a crowd of candles during the insurrection anniversary vigil at the Benton County Courthouse on Jan. 6. The vigil garnered a group of about 200 people.
Corvallis vigil remembers U.S. Capitol insurrection, looks toward future of voting rights
An illustration of a guardian watching over the city of Corvallis, Ore. Corvallis Watch is an Instagram page which seeks to inform users of safety concerns in the Corvallis area.
OSU students find Corvallis Watch Instagram page ‘useful,’ ‘important for public safety’
Corvallis Indoor Winter Market returns Jan. 8, promises ‘exceptional variety’
Alvin Freer (right) and his partner, Carolyn Wheeler. Not to be confused with the ice cream flavor, Chunky Monkey is the dog in Wheeler’s arms. The three of them live out of the RV pictured in the image above.
Corvallis houseless community in ‘disarray,’ City of Corvallis continues campsite sweeps
Junior guard Dashawn Davis dribbles the ball past a defender against the University of Washington Huskies in Corvallis, Ore. on Jan. 21, 2022. Despite Davis scoring a career-high 17 points and 8 assists, the Beavers still lost to the Huskies by a score of 82-72.
Men’s basketball losing streak continues, falls short against Washington
Photo Gallery from this weekend in Corvallis
Oregon State redshirt-junior 157-pound wrestler Hunter Willits elevating his opponents leg to get the takedown against the University of Little Rock, Arkansas Trojans in Gill Coliseum on Jan. 14, 2022. Willits would win his match by a score of 7-2, and the Beavers would win the meet by a score of 34-0.
Beaver Wrestling gets first conference victory of the season
Oregon State redshirt-junior forward Taya Corosdale taking a three-point shot against the Arizona Wildcats in Gill Coliseum on Jan. 13, 2022. Despite Corosdale finishing with a career-high 19 points, the Beavers would fall to the Wildcats by a narrow score of 55-53.
Women’s basketball loses heart breaker to No. 7 Arizona Wildcats
Battle for Oregon Photo Gallery
A banner is displayed in the outfield of Goss Stadium at the rally welcoming back the OSU Baseball team after their 2018 College World Series win in Omaha, Nebraska. 
Oregon State Baseball to play against LBCC in exhibition double header
Nathan Burns and the rest of the Oregon State Beavs return to the dugout after a hard inning against University of Oregon Ducks on March 13, 2021. Burns was the 561st overall draft pick and was selected by the Los Angeles Angels.
Four Beavers drafted into MLB teams
In this photo from March 12, OSU pitcher Kevin Able pitches a strike in the third inning of the OSU vs UofO triple header series. Abel started for the first game of the teams series vs Cal, helping the Beavers to a 15-8 win.
Breakdown, stand-out players in Oregon State Baseball’s series vs Cal
Oregon State Beavers Baseball anxiously watching from the bullpen. Despite the lack of crowds in Goss Stadium due to Covid-19, the teams cheers were heard loud and clear.
OSU Baseball second-half season preview
UofO freshman Josh Kasevich misses a pitch during the first game of OSU vs UofO’s triple header game on March 12th 2021. Although last year was a shorter than normal season due to COVID, Josh Kasevich Played in all 14 games starting nine of the 14 at third base.
Beavers lose game one of series vs Ducks in 7-0 shutout
Pictured here is the West Side of Reser Stadium during the implosion in Corvallis, Or. on Jan. 7, 2022. The 2022 football season will still be played at Reser, and construction will be finished in 2023.
Out with the old, in with the new: West Side of Reser Stadium goes boom
LA Bowl Photo Gallery
Fans seen here cheering on the Oregon State Beavers inside Reser Stadium when they faced off against the Univeristy of Washington Huskies in Corvallis on Oct. 2, 2021. The Beavers went 6-0 at home during the 2020-21 football season and became bowl eligible for the first time since 2013
Coach Smith revives OSU football program
Oregon State falls short in their first bowl game since 2013
Oregon State falls short in their first bowl game since 2013
Beaver Fans Join Football Team in California for Jimmy Kimmel L.A. Bowl
Photo Gallery from this weekend in Corvallis
Oregon State freshman gymnasts Carley Beeman sticks a landing on her uneven bars routine in Gil Coliseum on Nov. 20 at the Orange and Black Exhibition. The Orange and Black Scrimmage was the first time fans were allowed at an OSU gymnastics meet since March 24, 2020.
OSU gymnastics welcomes fans back with Orange and Black Exhibition
Oregon State coaches express excitement toward return of winter season
2020 Olympic gold medalist, Jade Carey, hosted a media event at the new OSU gymnastics practice facility on Sept. 10. Carey is beginning her freshman year as a Kinesiology major and looks forward to continuing her gymnastics career as a Beaver.
Carey transitions from competing at 2020 Olympic Games to competing at Gill Coliseum
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Brian Raschilla promoted to Associate Head Coach
Junior guard Dashawn Davis dribbles the ball past a defender against the University of Washington Huskies in Corvallis, Ore. on Jan. 21, 2022. Despite Davis scoring a career-high 17 points and 8 assists, the Beavers still lost to the Huskies by a score of 82-72.
Men’s basketball losing streak continues, falls short against Washington
Battle for Oregon Photo Gallery
Oregon State senior forward Warith Alatishe pushing past an Oregon defender inside Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore. on Jan 10. 2022. Although Alatishe would finish with 16 points, the Beavers fell to the Ducks by a narrow score of 78-76.
Beavers fall just short in loss to rival Oregon
Oregon State junior guard Tre Williams looking to steal the ball from a Princeton basketball player in Gill Coliseum on Nov. 21. While Williams finished with 11 points, going 4-6 in field goals, the Beavers fell to the Tigers by a score of 80-81.
Men’s Basketball loses against Princeton Tigers, suffers fourth straight loss
Oregon State senior forward Maurice Calloo shooting a three-point shot against the Samford Bulldogs in Gill Coliseum on Nov. 19. The Beavers would lose to Bulldogs by a score of 77-78.
Men’s Basketball suffers third loss of the season against Samford Bulldogs
The Oregon State Men’s Soccer team huddling together before they faced off against the Clemson Tigers in Corvallis, Ore. on Dec. 4, 2021.
PAC-12 Champions: Reflecting on a season full of firsts for men’s soccer
Oregon State junior midfielder Sofiane Djeffal (10) and redshirt-senior midfielder Tyrone Mondi fighting for the ball at Paul Lorenz Field in Corvallis on Dec. 4. The Beavers would fall to the Clemson Tigers by a score of 4-3 in a penalty shootout, eliminating the Beavers from the NCAA tournament.
Oregon State Men’s Soccer falls to Clemson Tigers, eliminated from NCAA tournament
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No. 1 seed Beavers take down No. 16 Wildcats to stay alive in the Men’s Soccer NCAA Tournament
Oregon State sophomore midfielder Mouhameth Thiam driving the ball up the pitch at Paul Lorenz Field on Nov. 21. Thiam finished the game with 1 goal for the Beavers, helping them with against the St. Johns University Red Storm by a score of 2-0.
No. 1 ranked Beavers defeat St. John’s in second round of men’s soccer NCAA tournament
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No.3 Beavers get win over PAC-12 rival, Stanford Cardinal in men’s soccer matchup
Laura Berg, head coach of the OSU Softball team, can be seen on the field. In Tokyo in July, Berg won silver in the 2020 Olympics—her fifth Olympic medal. 
Beaver Softball head coach, signees have successful Olympic run
Sophomore shortstop Maya Raider shakes hands with freshman 3rd baseman Grace Messmer before the Ducks were up to bat at the top of the 3rd inning. The Beavers put up a fight against the Ducks but were just edged out by the University of Oregon with a final score of 4-3
Oregon State Softball’s series against third-ranked Oregon Ducks ends with one win
Junior infielder Mikela Manewa pulls back to let one fly toward home against Arizona at home April 4, 2015.
Wednesday Win: OSU Softball win versus No. 2 Arizona Wildcats (2005)
OSU Baseball junior infielder/outfielder Tyler Malone takes the plate in the NCAA Regionals in June 2019 at Goss Stadium. 
Sports Breakdown: Baseball and Softball
Oregon State Softball head coach Laura Berg is an Olympian champion who enjoys playing pranks, has bees and served as a Los Angeles police officer. Berg is in her eight season as head coach. 
Berg is “just like everybody else”
Photo Gallery from this weekend in Corvallis
Oregon State redshirt-junior forward Taya Corosdale taking a three-point shot against the Arizona Wildcats in Gill Coliseum on Jan. 13, 2022. Despite Corosdale finishing with a career-high 19 points, the Beavers would fall to the Wildcats by a narrow score of 55-53.
Women’s basketball loses heart breaker to No. 7 Arizona Wildcats
Oregon State freshman guard Talia Von Oelhoffen shooting a three-point shot over a California Baptist University Lancer in Gil Coliseum on Nov. 18. Von Oelhoffens 18 points would help the Beavers defeat the Lancers by a score of 80-72.
Women’s basketball defeats California Baptist University, moves to 2-0
Oregon State freshman guard AJ Marotte (11) and redshirt-freshman forward/center Jelena Mitrovic blocking a Loyola Marymount defender on Nov. 12 at Gill Coliseum. The Beavers would go on to defeat the Lions by a score of 82-52.
No. 14 ranked Beavers win home opener against Loyola Marymount Lions
Oregon State freshman guard AJ Marotte driving up the court for a layup against the Western Washington University Vikings on Nov. 6 in Gill Coliseum. The Beavers would go on to defeat the vikings by a score of 73-40.
Oregon State Women’s Basketball wins exhibition opener against Western Washington
Oregon State junior midfielder Skylar Herrera is working to keep the ball in play in order to score against the University of Oregon Ducks on Nov. 5 at Paul Lorenz Field. The Oregon State Beavers would tie with the Ducks 2-2.
Oregon State Women’s Soccer concludes regular season with draw against rivals
The Oregon State womens soccer team taking on the UCLA Bruins at Paul Lorenz Field on Oct. 15. The Beavers would lose the game by a score of 4-1.
Women’s soccer battles hard but falls short to Bruins
Junior midfielder Sofiane Djeffal, (left), and junior defender Gael Gibert signal to nearby teammates after they scored the final point that put them in the lead against UCLA at Thursday nights game.
OSU Men’s and Women’s Soccer team earned ranked wins
The Oregon State womens soccer team celebrates a goal by redshirt-senior midfielder Mylene Gorzynski (16). The goal by Gorzyski helped the Beavers keep their undefeated streak.
Women’s soccer team defeats North Dakota, stays undefeated
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Lauren Sinacola announced as new women’s soccer head coach
Photo Gallery from this weekend in Corvallis
Oregon State redshirt-junior 157-pound wrestler Hunter Willits elevating his opponents leg to get the takedown against the University of Little Rock, Arkansas Trojans in Gill Coliseum on Jan. 14, 2022. Willits would win his match by a score of 7-2, and the Beavers would win the meet by a score of 34-0.
Beaver Wrestling gets first conference victory of the season
Oregon State redshirt-senior 133 lb. wrestler Devan Turner locking in the collar tie with an opponent from Campbell University in Gill Coliseum on Nov. 6th. Already with two PAC-12 championships under his belt, Turner looks to win his third PAC-12 title and become an All-American at the NCCA Wrestling Championships this season.
Oregon State Wrestler Devan Turner looks to win third PAC-12 wrestling championship
Oregon State coaches express excitement toward return of winter season
Oregon State junior 157-pound wrestler Isaiah Crosby and Oregon State redshirt-junior 157 pounder Hunter Willits squaring off against each other in the Orange and Black Scrimmage on Oct. 30. Willits would go on to win the match by a score of 9-3.
Oregon State Wrestling kicks off the season in Orange and Black Scrimmage
The OSU volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point in the game versus the Washington State Cougars on Oct. 15. The Beavers would go on to lose the game, 0-3.
Volleyball drops competitive match to Washington State
The OSU womens volleyball team celebrating after scoring a point against the No. 17 Stanford Cardinals on October 8. The Beavers would fall to the Cardinals, losing 3-0.
Volleyball falls to No. 17 Stanford at first home game with fans since 2019
In this file photo from 2019, OSU Volleyball junior libero Grace Massey leads the teams celebration. Massey finished with 27 digs in the Beavers win on Feb. 11, a season high for the senior.
Oregon State Volleyball snaps losing streak, looks to build momentum
OSU Volleyball senior outside hitter Maddie Goings sets the ball. 
Why We Play: Maddie Goings (Oregon State Volleyball)
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Former Oregon State volleyball players accuse coach of running an abusive program
OSU Volleyball junior outside hitter Haylie Bennett (#4), senior middle blocker Serena Bruin (#24) and junior libero Grace Massey (#7) celebrate a point awarded by the referee. 
Luther: For successful season, volleyball must maintain consistency
Rathbone: Oregon State men’s basketball is no longer winning ugly, they’re just playing ugly
Rathbone: Special teams aren’t being special
OSU v UW #6
Rathbone: It won’t be long before Gary Andersen is smiling more often
Slaughter: Fan experience robbed
OSU Rugby looks for wins and more bodies
IM Sports
New payment, registration plans help organize intramural sports
General Sports Graphic
Wheelchair basketball is the wheel deal
SAE’L Team 6 attempts to score. The ending score was 50-40 after 11 straight points for SAE’L Team 6, putting them in the lead.
Intramurals holds basketball finals
Teams attempt to sink other boats in the pool. Team Presentation Support ended with a victory.
Water Battleship makes a splash
Goalball is played with three players on the pitch at one time, with the players attempting to throw the ball into the opponents net. Goalball has been  a Paralympic sport since the 1976  Summer Games in Toronto.
Intramurals features Goalball tournament
Cats Chronicles: Cancellations Galore
Cat’s Chronicles: Cancellations Galore
Cocos Adventures: Night Owl
Coco’s Adventures: Night Owl
Frog World: A JUMPsuit
Frog World: A JUMPsuit
Ham Creek: Mondays
Ham Creek: Mondays
Gumbo: Effort
Gumbo: Effort
Oregonians everywhere are waiting to see what the summer time looks like for Covid-19 prevention. Recent updates to the plans for battling the Covid-19 pandemic are on the horizon.
Letter From the Editor: How to safely transition into a ‘new normal’ this summer
The Daily Barometer Editor-in-Chief Jaycee Kalama stands in front of the Memorial Union.
Letter from the Editor: We cannot celebrate 125 years of The Baro without addressing its oppressive past
The Daily Barometer Editor-in-Chief Jaycee Kalama stands in front of the Memorial Union.
Letter from the Editor: Why The Baro is printing monthly, new things to come
This illustration shows two individuals who are wearing their masks in addition to social-distancing outside.
Editorial: Do your part to protect our communities
Hundreds of face mask-wearing marchers raise their firsts to signify their support for the Black Lives Matter movement during the June 7 March for Black Lives.
Editorial: To report the full truth, The Baro must address the ways we have perpetuated systemic injustices
President of the OSU chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers, Quentin Onyemordi, gives a speech during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Peace Breakfast at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center on Jan. 17. Rather than just a three day weekend, MLK Day should be a day to honor the legacy and life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Modern Issues Scrutinized Accordingly: ‘Not a day to go to sleep,’ Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than just a day off
This illustration highlights aspects of deforestation, drainage concerns and loss of access. An upcoming public hearing about land use on Jan. 19 is an opportunity to address environmental and access concerns in relation to a proposed housing development in Corvallis, Ore.
Social Addendum: Annexation will become exclusion in Timberhill neighborhood of Corvallis
Grace Johnson and Paige McClain preparing dinner on a Tuesday night for the diners waiting in line outside of the building. Both volunteers are students of Oregon State University.
Modern Issues Scrutinized Accordingly: For just two hours a week, you can help over 100 houseless people
Program Manager in OSU’s College of Business Amy Newman looks through a selection of winter coats that hang from the racks of Benny’s Business Closet on Nov. 24, 2021. Benny’s is a business thrift store in Milam Hall on the Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State University campus that sells locally-donated business clothing to OSU students for a very affordable price.
The Rainy Angle: Importance of proper clothing for cold weather sets in with start of winter term
This illustration depicts a law scale to depict the opposing and allied sides of the Kyle Rittenhouse case.
On Our Minds: Students should not have to grieve perpetuation of injustice following Rittenhouse verdict
Cats Chronicles: Cancellations Galore
Cat’s Chronicles: Cancellations Galore
Cocos Adventures: Night Owl
Coco’s Adventures: Night Owl
Frog World: A JUMPsuit
Frog World: A JUMPsuit
Ham Creek: Mondays
Ham Creek: Mondays
Gumbo: Effort
Gumbo: Effort
General Opinion Graphic
Letter To The Editor: Does CPD care?
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: ECAC is aware of concerns raised regarding investigation
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: We want a board that represents our strong desire for racial and gender justice
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: We demand their resignation, a transparent external review of the presidential search process
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: The Board of Trustees must dismiss President Alexander
Correction: COP26 restates efforts to limit global warming; Corvallis, OSU aim to reduce carbon footprint
Correction: CSD parents respond to discussion of potential vaccine mandate
Correction: Nick Hurley prepares to take over as Corvallis Police Chief
Correction: ASOSU insert in Feb. 17 issue
Summer crime impact changes as students leave the Corvallis community

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Regional Class Research Vessel introduces new tool for increasing data science literacy

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OSU professor receives prestigious award for research on role of vitamin E in human body

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Semi-autonomous robots could help medical workers during disease outbreaks

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