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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...

The Student Experience Center is designed to take learning outside of the classroom and houses programs such as Student Leadership and Involvement, Diversity and Cultural Engagement and the Center for Civic Engagement.

[Photo] First-generation students construct their own path

Stefanie Gamboa, News Contributor
September 14, 2018

The Student Experience Center is designed to take learning outside of the classroom and houses programs such as Student Leadership and Involvement, Diversity and Cultural Engagement and the Center for...

The front doors of the Office of Student Life sit under a brick arch on the west side of Snell Hall. This program is dedicated to helping OSU students succeed in development and education.

[Photo] Sexual assault alerts, education reaches students via timely warnings

Delaney Shea, News Reporter
July 16, 2018

The front doors of the Office of Student Life sit under a brick arch on the west side of Snell Hall. This program is dedicated to helping OSU students succeed in development and education.

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

Angel Xuan Le, Practicum Contributor
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...

Family Family Weekend

[Photo] What happens to Corvallis during Fall Family Weekend?

Rosie Morehead, Multimedia Contributor
November 20, 2016

Family Family Weekend

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

Valerie Maule Multimedia Contributor
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. 

OSU's "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

Ellie Magnuson Multimedia Contributor
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

Valerie Maule Multimedia Contributor
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

Kalib LaChapelle Multimedia Contributor
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

Breanna Brown Practicum Contributor
November 9, 2016

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

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...

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

Max Braly Multimedia Contributor
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

Valerie Maule Multimedia Contributor
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. 

High risk drinking

[Photo] OSU addresses high risk drinking on college campuses

Madilyn Sturges Multimedia Contributor
November 6, 2016

High risk drinking

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

Joshua Enas Multimedia Contributor
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

Valerie Maule News Contributor
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

Rosie Morehead Multimedia Contributor
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. 

A skeleton on a Memorial Union balcony, photographed on October 30, 2016. The Memorial Union will be hosting several Halloween events in upcoming days.

[Photo] Haunted MU to host Halloween-themed activities

Valerie Maule Multimedia Contributor
October 30, 2016

A skeleton on a Memorial Union balcony, photographed on October 30, 2016. The Memorial Union will be hosting several Halloween events in upcoming days.

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

Nolan Bauermeister Practicum Contributor
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

Kaylie Sundberg Practicum Contributor
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

Ryley Martin Practicum Contributor
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 Dad's 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

Madilyn Sturges Multimedia Contributor
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

Rosie Morehead Multimedia Contributor
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

Ginny Katz Multimedia Reporter
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. 

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