As part of the university’s Administrative Modernization Program, Oregon State University employees will no longer use the workforce management platform EmpCenter to track time and leave, and will instead...

This past Saturday, Oregon State University’s 157th class graduated with a record breaking 8,785 students earning degrees.  According to OSU Media Relations Director Misty Edgecomb, an estimated...

When you look up at the night sky, you’re seeing history. By the time starlight reaches our eyes, we are catching a glimpse of how the universe appeared hundreds or even millions of years ago. In...

Oregon State University’s Department of Public Safety has been on the hunt for a new police chief since the abrupt departure of former Chief Shannon Anderson in 2024. James Yon was appointed interim...

For Milo Tisdale, food is never just something to eat; it’s something to understand. As a botany and horticulture student, Tisdale spends much of his time thinking about where food comes from, how...

Admittedly, while working on my physics homework this week, I got stuck on a problem and turned to generative artificial intelligence.  Within five seconds of copying and pasting the questions, the...

As spring ushers in the academic conference season, the Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center presents a virtual resource for students of nutrition and beyond.    Since 2000,...

Oregon State University is a university– for now. Not to worry, it will likely remain one come this summer.  Last accredited in 2019, OSU goes through the process of reaccreditation every seven years....

The Corvallis Seventh-day Adventist Church will be hosting an anti-aging nutrition and longevity event from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday. Admission is free, and no reservations are required. The...

For graduate students Serena Frazee and Luke Nearhood, mistrust in Oregon State University is disappointing, but nothing new.  Graduate students began the 2025-26 academic year with a new health insurance...

For years, Black history has existed largely in the margins of local stories. Now, that presence is coming to the forefront through the Corvallis Museum’s Black History in Benton County tour. “Our...

The federal government released its blueprint for healthy eating, reaffirming long-standing nutrition advice while signaling a shift in priorities from the White House’s “Make America Healthy Again”...

Benjamin Franklin once said that nothing in life is certain but death and taxes, a sentiment that may still ring true two centuries later. Taking effect Feb. 1, Corvallis residents can expect increased...

Editor’s Note: This is a column and does not reflect the views or opinions of The Daily Barometer. Everyone loves a good underdog story, but I’m pleased to say on behalf of all Beaver basketball...

The Veo scooters are here to stay, according to Oregon State Transportation Services and the Associated Students of Oregon State University.  On Dec. 9, Sarah Bronstein, sustainable transportation...

Picture this: a gloomy drive up the mountain pass — then boom — a break in the clouds, fresh powder, sun glistening off the lift — a perfect day to hit the slopes.  But the perfect day on the...

Highway 99W has a new kind of traffic with the launch of the 99 Vine pilot bus line connecting communities along the corridor.  The line runs back and forth between Eugene and McMinnville, including...

The Corvallis Winter Market is back this season, giving the community a place to shop local, grab a bite to eat and explore handmade goods on a winter weekend.  The market, located at the Benton County...

For the third consecutive year, Sudan has topped the International Rescue Committee’s Emergency Watchlist as the northeastern African country continues to face widespread conflict, displacement and deepening...

In 1986, 19-year-old Jeanne Clery was a first-year at Lehigh University when she was raped and murdered in her dormitory.   Following her tragic death, Clery’s parents “lobbied for revolutionary...

The City of Corvallis is moving forward with a major facilities project aimed at modernizing city infrastructure, a plan officials say will improve municipal efficiency, sustainability and community connection.  According...

Warm mugs of apple cider, colorful leaves, crisp temperatures and pumpkin spice everything; fall is in full swing, but with the season’s cozy arrival comes the quiet creep of flu season.  Influenza,...

Slide down the pole (if they let you), tour the fire station and learn about important fire safety behaviors at the Corvallis Fire Department’s annual Open House, Safety & Resource Fair.  This...

The Van Buren Bridge Project is on track to be completed by early summer 2026, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.  “Most of the major milestones have already been accomplished,”...

Starting college brings a lot of changes for incoming students: new town, new dorms, new roommates, new classes and a new way of feeding yourself — the dining halls.  Oregon State University has...

The future of the Department of Public Safety’s leadership remains unanswered after almost six months since former campus police Chief Shanon Anderson officially left Oregon State University. Anderson,...

Editor’s note: The headline of this story has been updated from its original form. A person was taken into custody by federal agents Wednesday morning, at approximately 7:30 a.m. in the 1500 block...

It’s been over five years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but for many, the memories are still fresh. During the pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci became a household name across the country,...

The National Weather Service has issued an “extreme heat warning” for the Corvallis area in effect from 11 a.m. on Friday through 5 p.m. on Tuesday. This warning extends beyond Corvallis, impacting...

Some Oregon State University students are disillusioned with limited class sizes and class availability for required major classes.  General courses within programs such as English, as well as certain...

An intricate love triangle, a magical fairy world, colorful costumes and whimsical dialogue all against the imposing backdrop of the Memorial Union: Bard in the Quad’s 20th season transported viewers...

A new residence hall on the south side of campus is Oregon State University’s latest addition.  According to OSU’s Active Capital Project website, the construction of the new residence hall supports...

Team spirits were high for Oregon State University football as the Beavers kicked off fall camp this past Wednesday.  This season will be Head Coach Trent Bray’s second year leading the program as...

A powerful earthquake off of Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific according to the United States Geological Survey.  Within the United States,...

Summer reading is in full swing at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library.  From June 1 to Aug. 31, the library offers summer reading for people of all ages. The program is broken into three age...

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the advised SPF level and how it relates to time. It’s all sun and games – until someone gets burned.  With the summer sun beckoning people...

Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the dates and location of the team's past wins. For the first time in ten years, Oregon State University’s Global Formula Racing Club has returned...

Editors note: This article has been updated to correctly reflect that there was no signed or formal agreement between OSU administration and OSUPSC. This update also includes OSU President Jayathi Murthy's...

Over half a year after the ratification of a new contract between Oregon State University and the Coalition of Graduate Employees following a long-term strike, OSU is still facing accusations by graduate...

From baseball games to berry picking, there is plenty to do to make the most out of a summer in Corvallis.  Corvallis Knights Baseball Games The Corvallis Knights are the town’s West Coast League...

Oregon State University has stepped into the national spotlight to support a Harvard University lawsuit against the federal administration.  According to Rob Odom, vice president for University Relations...

Almost every first-year’s experience at Oregon State University includes living in an on-campus residence hall, but with climbing enrollment numbers and a fixed amount of space, there is uncertainty...

Oregon State University welcomes U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden to give this year’s Gov. Tom McCall Memorial Lecture in Public Affairs. The event will take place May 28 at 6 p.m. in the LeSells Stewart Center.   The...

On Wednesday, May 14, OSU’s Waste Watchers Sustainability Club and Campus Recycling are partnering to host a Repair Fair. The fair will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the OSUsed Store located at...

It was a beautiful sunny evening in the SEC Plaza, the air filled with an inviting mixture of lively music, birds chirping, and the chatter and laughter of festival attendees. A warm breeze gave life to...

Local climbers can get ready to grab their chalk bags and climbing shoes. On Saturday, May 17, Valley Rock Gym will be hosting the fourth annual Rally in the Valley community bouldering competition.  “The...

“Our most recent survey of OSU students at the Corvallis campus estimated that 43% were food insecure,” said Jenny Jackson, a clinical associate professor of nutrition at Oregon State University.  According...