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OSU researchers develop new metric to measure water in snow

OSU researchers develop new metric to measure water in snow

Max Loew, News Contributor
April 19, 2024

Snow is a key resource for every living thing on earth. In the natural world, snow plays a variety of roles across different ecosystems. For humans, we take it a step further to study how its uses help...

Community members gather at the annual Out of the Darkness walk at the Student Experience Center Plaza on the OSU Corvallis, Ore. campus on April 9, 2022.

Oregon State University’s Out of the Darkness Walk honors those lost to suicide

Max Loew, News Contributor
April 16, 2024

Oregon State University is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for its annual Out of the Darkness campus walk on Apirl 20. The event starts at 10 a.m, followed by an honor...

Paul Bilotta, Community Development Director at City of Corvallis, standing outside of Corvallis City Hall on March 20, 2024

New Oregon housing bills to ‘have direct impacts on the City of Corvallis’

Max Loew, News Contributor
March 25, 2024

When senate bills 1530 and 1537 were passed by the Oregon State Legislature in early March, cities across the state began to rethink their housing policies due to the new legislation introduced by Gov....

Jayathi Murthy pictured in the Student Experience Center Plaza on June 7, 2022 during a reception for her being selected to be Oregon State Universitys 16th president.

President Murthy to co-host International Women’s Day celebration

Max Loew, News Contributor
March 6, 2024

Oregon State University community members can join President Jayathi Murthy and the university’s female leaders in celebrating International Women’s Day, as they honor all women who keep OSU running. On...

Increasing rent prices burden students, locals

Increasing rent prices burden students, locals

Max Loew, News Contributor
March 5, 2024

As an influx of new houses and apartments enter the Corvallis housing market and leases will end come June, returning students are scrambling to find off-campus housing.  Housing market prices are...

17th Street, as seen looking north from the intersection of 17th Street and A Avenue on Feb. 20.

OSU prioritizes biking with 17th Street road repairs

Max Loew, News Contributor
March 4, 2024

Lots of students choose biking over walking or driving and ongoing infrastructure projects on campus have students like this in mind. Oregon State University is working towards their goal of sustainable...

Freshman Milo Tisdale (he/they) discusses vegan and vegetarian food options around campus outside of the Valley Library on January 28, 2024.

Students voice desire for more vegan options on campus

Max Loew, News Contributor
February 22, 2024

While Oregon State University has made efforts to improve sustainability, a number of vegan and vegetarian students feel their food choices are cut short with limited, high-cost options. A main appeal...

Oregon State University research field in Corvallis Or, on Friday January 19th.

OSU Land Grant serves as foundation for university’s success

Max Loew, News Contributor
February 5, 2024

Almost every state has a land grant college, and the best way to recognize one is if the name of the school has “state” in it. But what is their significance? And why is it important for Oregon...

Oregon State University research field in Corvallis Or, on Friday January 19th.

OSU Land Grant serves as foundation for university’s success

Max Loew, News Contributor
February 5, 2024

Almost every state has a land grant college, and the best way to recognize one is if the name of the school has “state” in it.  But what is their significance? And why is it important for Oregon...

Newly established wet land allows wetland wildlife to thrive and incorporates human decorational elements January 16, 2023.

City of Corvallis works with beaver populations to mitigate flooding

Max Loew, News Contributor
January 19, 2024

Our industrial little neighbors, the beavers, are essential for the Corvallis ecosystem in many ways, but their dams can cause some problems in the city if left to their own devices.  The Public Works...

Christopher Mundt, an OSU professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. Mundt retired this year, having been at OSU since 1985.

OSU Professor Christopher Mundt retires after nearly 40 years of research, teaching

Max Loew, News Contributor
January 8, 2024

Christopher Mundt spent his youth outside with his hands in the dirt and his head in the clouds, hoping to help feed the world one day. Now, Mundt is retiring after nearly 40 years in the botany field...

The Luther House, which sits just off OSU campus, is a place for students to practice Lutheran prayer and fellowship and meet with their community. It’s recognized as an official student organization and offers student housing for local community colleges and universities and a home-cooked meal every Sunday for Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.

Luther House celebrates all identities, faiths on OSU campus

Max Loew, News Contributor
December 4, 2023

Correction: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Hallie Parkins name and correct information about her religious background, and incorrect information about her family background has...

In a photo illustration, fourth-year new media communications Major Allen Bernard checks the travel distance from Corvallis to his hometown of Lubbock, Texas on Aug. 28. Travelers driving home for the Thanksgiving holiday should be prepared for icy conditions.

Holiday drivers should watch for icy conditions, snow on passes

Max Loew, News Contributor
November 21, 2023

If you plan on driving over Highway 58 at Willamette Pass this week, remember to bring your chains, because snow may be coming. This Thanksgiving break, students driving to and from Corvallis should...

Dawn Wright returns to OSU to discuss dive to Mariana Trench

Dawn Wright returns to OSU to discuss dive to Mariana Trench

Max Loew, News Contributor
November 14, 2023

Very few people have undertaken the mission to dive into the foreboding chasm of the Mariana Trench. Scientist Dawn Wright is counted in that small number, and she’ll be returning to Oregon State ...

Director Sandra Babb conducting the OSU University Chorale at a Music a la Carte session in the Memorial Union lounge. 

OSU choirs to hold concert as tribute to former professor

Max Loew, News Contributor
November 7, 2023

This week, voices of the choir will fill the room, transporting listeners back in time using past sounds of Oregon State University choruses. On Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m., the OSU Chamber Choir, auditioned...

Rainbow Continuum’s presents “Hallow-Queen” fall drag show

Rainbow Continuum’s presents “Hallow-Queen” fall drag show

Max Loew, News Contributor
November 1, 2023

Students and non-students alike are welcome to join Oregon State University’s Rainbow Continuum on Nov. 3 for their annual fall drag show – Hallow-Queen, in the LaSells Stewart Center. Doors open...

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