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The Daily Barometer

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The Daily Barometer

All content by Michaela Bauer
Oregon State student Dylan Justice poses for a photo at the Safeway gas station in Corvallis, Oregon, on April 30. Fuel prices have increased, though OSU has multiple transportation options for students.

High gas prices, low carbon footprint

OSU spokesperson is hopeful rising fuel costs could lead to more eco-friendly transportation usage
Michaela Bauer, Reporter
June 8, 2026

The rising cost of gasoline could lead to the Oregon State University community opting for public transportation, potentially lowering their carbon footprint. OSU Transportation Services provide vehicle...

Students board a Beaver Bus.

Don’t rely on luck

OSU public safety officials give safe driving advice for St. Patrick’s Day
Michaela Bauer, Reporter
March 12, 2026

Saint Patrick’s Day, an Irish holiday celebrating the nominal St. Patrick, is typically a day of fun and drinking. However, the celebratory mood can quickly be ruined with a drunken car accident. According...

Małgorzata Peszyńska, a professor and researcher in the Department of Mathematics, was honored as an Oregon State University Distinguished Professor in 2024. Peszyńska’s research took mathematics into interdisciplinary uses across hydrology, oceanography, material science and other areas through her projects at OSU.

Highlighting female researchers

OSU's women in STEM share their passion for the field
Michaela Bauer, Reporter
March 9, 2026

Fields in science, technology, engineering and mathematics are still dominated by men, but Oregon State University has many women who are moving to change that. An OSU professor and a STEM club member...

Trail-cam photo, captured by the Institute for Natural Resources at Oregon State University, of a Coastal Marten.

Protecting a threatened species

New project works to conserve coastal marten population native to west coast
Michaela Bauer, Reporter
March 6, 2026

The west coast is full of interesting creatures, but one of these animals was recently categorized as “threatened” under the Federal Endangered Species Act. To conserve the coastal marten population,...

Corvallis Community Thrift floor manager Rich browses a clothing rack at the store on NW Second Street and Jackson Avenue on Jan. 21. Donated items are vetted and cleaned by staff and volunteers.

The life of a piece of clothing

Corvallis second-hand stores explain what happens with unsold clothes
Michaela Bauer, Reporter
February 9, 2026

Donating to and shopping at second-hand stores is both popular and ethical, but what if the second-hand stores can’t sell a piece of clothing? Corvallis Community Thrift Shop, The Arc and Lady Luck...

Oregon State University’s Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center on Jan. 22. February is Black History Month, and students on campus can use the cultural center to learn more about resources and leadership opportunities.

A space won through struggle

The legacy of OSU’s Lonnie B. Harris shines bright during Black History Month
Michaela Bauer, Reporter
February 9, 2026

Starting an organization today is rarely a challenge, but during the civil rights era, marginalized communities had to fight for spaces of their own simply because of the color of their skin. At Oregon...

Located in Snell Hall, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access handles reports of sexual misconduct. They also work with other OSU departments to increase accessibility and resources.

Accessibility improvements in 2026

OSU’s Office of Equal Opportunity works to increase accessibility
Michaela Bauer, Reporter
January 15, 2026

Universities should be accessible to everyone, but when the environment is not built with you in mind, it can be difficult to get around. Oregon State University has been actively working to improve...

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