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Beaver Women’s Basketball head coach Scott Rueck speaks to the team during a timeout in a game against the University of Southern California at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Feb. 18.

[Photo] Pac-12 review

Casey Lavin, Sports Editor
July 3, 2024

Beaver Women’s Basketball head coach Scott Rueck speaks to the team during a timeout in a game against the University of Southern California at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Feb. 18.

Abby Doerr (#4) bats in OSU’s game against University of Utah at Kelly Field on April 28, 2024.

[Photo] Sisters leave Oregon State University athletics together

Ethan Heathershaw, Sports Writer
July 3, 2024

Paige Doerr (#14) makes contact with the ball and rushes to first base in OSU’s game against University of Utah at Kelly Field on April 28, 2024.

A sign depicting the fisheries and wildlife offices hangs on the wall of Nash Hall on June 5, 2024. Nash Hall developed a diagnostic laboratory for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Fish Health Services on the fifth floor.

[Photo] Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife selects OSU alum as new director

Max Loew, News Contributor
June 13, 2024

A sign depicting the fisheries and wildlife offices hangs on the wall of Nash Hall on June 5, 2024. Nash Hall developed a diagnostic laboratory for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Fish...

A sign depicting the fisheries and wildlife offices hangs on the wall of Nash Hall on June 5, 2024. Nash Hall developed a diagnostic laboratory for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Fish Health Services on the fifth floor.

A sign depicting the fisheries and wildlife offices hangs on the wall of Nash Hall on June 5, 2024. Nash Hall developed a diagnostic laboratory for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Fish...

Travis Bazzana leads a group huddle in celebration of the Oregon State Beavers win against the UC Irvine Anteaters in the regional final at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on June 3, 2024. Oregon State defeated UC Irvine, 11-6, to advance to the program's ninth all-time NCAA Super Regional.

[Photo] Kentucky baserunning eliminates Beavers in Super Regional

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
June 9, 2024

Travis Bazzana leads a group huddle in celebration of the Oregon State Beavers win against the UC Irvine Anteaters in the regional final at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on June 3, 2024. Oregon State defeated...

The Oregon State Beavers line up following their win against UC Irvine at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on June 3, 2024. Oregon State defeated UC Irvine, 11-6, to advance to the program's ninth all-time NCAA Super Regional.

[Photo] Beaver Baseball looks for redemption at Super Regionals

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
June 7, 2024

The Oregon State Beavers line up following their win against UC Irvine at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on June 3, 2024. Oregon State defeated UC Irvine, 11-6, to advance to the program's ninth all-time NCAA...

Travis Bazzana leads a group huddle in celebration of the Oregon State Beavers win against the UC Irvine Anteaters in the regional final at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on June 3, 2024. Oregon State defeated UC Irvine, 11-6, to advance to the program's ninth all-time NCAA Super
Regional.

[Photo] Beaver Baseball advances to Super Regional

Maggie Akins, Assistant Sports Editor
June 3, 2024

Elijah Hainline celebrates his double to left center in OSU’s game against UC Irvine at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on June 3, 2024. Hainline scored at the beginning of the fifth inning.

Stoles, tassels, and cords displayed at the Oregon State University Beaver Store on May 14, 2024.

[Photo] Twists of graduation garb reflect unique experiences

Austin Thornton, News Contributor
June 3, 2024

Stoles, tassels, and cords displayed at the Oregon State University Beaver Store on May 14, 2024.

Senior Instructor Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach (left) and student Jimmy Wilson smile with their Native American flutes after class at the Learning Innovation Center on May 21, 2024.

[Photo] Students join in music at annual Native American Flute Circle

Molly Hoglund, News Contributor
May 28, 2024

Senior Instructor Dr. Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach (he/him) plays Can You Feel the Love Tonight with his class in preparation for their performance at the Learning Innovation Center on May 21, 2024.

The Wind Ensemble practices Star Wars for their upcoming space-themed performances for the Oregon State University Band Pops Concert at Community Hall on May 21, 2024.

[Photo] Student events round off PRAx season

Lucinda Boyle, News Contributor
May 27, 2024

The Wind Ensemble practices Star Wars for their upcoming space-themed performances for the Oregon State University Band Pops Concert at Community Hall on May 21, 2024.

Josée Rousseau (left) and David Ehlers discuss different bird species during a bird walk event at J2E Tree Farm on May 19, 2024.

[Photo] J2E Tree Farm to host biodiversity tour

Molly Hoglund, News Contributor
May 23, 2024

Josée Rousseau (left) and David Ehlers discuss different bird species during a bird walk event at J2E Tree Farm on May 19, 2024.

Dr. Christiane Löhr (left) and Dr. Siva Kolluri prepare for cell culture work in the Kolluri Laboratory in the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building on April 12, 2024.

[Photo] OSU research on cancer treatment brings new results

Jillian Boenisch, News Contributor
May 24, 2024

Dr. Christiane Löhr (left) and Dr. Siva Kolluri prepare for cell culture work in the Kolluri Laboratory in the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building on April 12, 2024.

Addison Hoppe (left; all pronouns) and Fable Schuyler (they/them) practice cold reading skills leading up to Bard in the Quad auditions at Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center on May 6, 2024.

[Photo] Auditions open to all for Bard in the Quad

Max Loew, News Contributor
May 14, 2024

Addison Hoppe (left; all pronouns) and Fable Schuyler (they/them) practice cold reading skills leading up to Bard in the Quad auditions at Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center on May 6, 2024.

City Councilor Briae Lewis (she/her) stands outside Corvallis City Hall on April 3, 2024. Lewis discussed her mental health journey and helpful resources for the diagnosis process.

[Photo] City councilor uses mental health diagnoses to push her forward

Jocelyn Cockram, News Contributor
May 6, 2024

City Councilor Briae Lewis (she/her) stands outside Corvallis City Hall on April 3, 2024. Lewis discussed her mental health journey and helpful resources for the diagnosis process.

Dr. Ian Kellems (he/him), Executive Director and Licensed Psychologist of Counseling & Psychological Services, demonstrates how to use the app “Anytime Anywhere” in Snell Hall on April 15, 2024. Anytime Anywhere was developed to expand mental health services to students including free and confidential counseling at any time of day, from anywhere in the world, at any day of the year.

[Photo] Mental health at OSU reflects national trends

Josh Cande, News Contributor
May 6, 2024

Dr. Ian Kellems (he/him), Executive Director and Licensed Psychologist of Counseling & Psychological Services, demonstrates how to use the app “Anytime Anywhere” in Snell Hall on April 15, 2024. Anytime...

Kaylee Oh (#13) stands next to Head Coach Laura Berg in OSU’s game against University of
Utah at Kelly Field on April 28, 2024.

[Photo] Utah holds off a Beaver sweep

Ethan Heathershaw, Sports Contributor
April 28, 2024

Kaylee Oh (#13) stands next to Head Coach Laura Berg in OSU’s game against University of Utah at Kelly Field on April 28, 2024.

Jada Hurley (left) and Abby Buckley embrace after finishing first and second in the women’s 100 meter race at the OSU PNW Invite at Whyte Track on March 16, 2024.

[Photo] OSU Track and Field breaks records in indoor season

Audrey Anderson, Sports Contributor
April 8, 2024

Jada Hurley (left) and Abby Buckley embrace after finishing first and second in the women’s 100 meter race at the OSU PNW Invite at Whyte Track on March 16, 2024.

Evan Park holds up a pair of paddles at the OSU Boathouse dock on March 12, 2024.

[Photo] Park breaks rowing record ahead of OSU’s spring season

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
April 8, 2024

Evan Park holds up a pair of paddles at the OSU Boathouse dock on March 12, 2024.

Anna Gortva holds her son outside of McNary Dining Hall on February 28, 2024.

[Photo] OSU student parents share their experiences with assistance programs

Jocelyn Cockram, News Contributor
April 8, 2024

Anna Gortva holds her son outside of McNary Dining Hall on February 28, 2024.

Ella Stout, a fourth-year public health major, discusses the difficulties of being left-handed in a classroom setting at the Valley Library on March 13, 2024.

[Photo] Students displeased at left-handed desk shortage in classrooms

Sasha Stolasz, News Contributor
April 8, 2024

Ella Stout, a fourth-year public health major, discusses the difficulties of being left-handed in a classroom setting at the Valley Library on March 13, 2024.

Disability and Social Interaction Lab member Sophia Fischer shares updates about her week at the lab meeting in Reed Lodge on March 15, 2024.

[Photo] Disability and Social Interaction Lab addresses disability ‘as a social identity’

Kera Nelson, News Contributor
April 8, 2024

Dr. Kathleen Bogart, associate professor and director of the Disability and Social Interaction Lab, discusses the lab’s work towards destigmatizing disabilities. Dr. Bogart emphasized the importance...

Head coach Scott Rueck speaks to the team during a timeout in OSU’s game against University of Southern California in Gill Coliseum on February 18, 2024.

[Photo] Beaver basketball lets go of key players in transfer portal

Audrey Saiz and Maggie Akins
April 3, 2024

Head coach Scott Rueck speaks to the team during a timeout in OSU’s game against University of Southern California in Gill Coliseum on February 18, 2024.

Junior Jada Hurley reps her Oregon State Track and Field gear at the Whyte Track on February 18, 2024.

[Photo] OSU track and field breaks records in indoor season

Audrey Anderson, Sports Contributor
March 11, 2024

Sophomore Payton Smith reps her Oregon State Track and Field gear at the Whyte Track on February 18, 2024.

Langton Pool is located in the basement of Langton Hall, photographed on Feb. 23. The facility was once used by the Oregon State women’s swim team that was discontinued after the 2018-2019 season.

[Photo] Not one splash: OSU swimmers still heartbroken over 2019 swim team cut

Hannah Lull, Copy Editor
March 5, 2024

Langton Pool is located in the basement of Langton Hall, photographed on Feb. 23. The facility was once used by the Oregon State women’s swim team that was discontinued after the 2018-2019 season.

Dr. Massimo Bionaz smiles in front of a cow illustration in his office in Weniger Hall on February 23, 2024. Dr. Bionaz led a research project studying the effects of feeding hemp biomass to cows.

[Photo] Future cows might be hemp consumers, thanks to OSU researchers

Heidi Kuykendall, News Contributor
March 7, 2024

The HOGG Animal Metabolism Laboratory Building (HAMB) houses cows off of Campus Way on Feb. 28, 2024.

2-way bicycle lanes on Washington Way.

[Photo] OSU plans to improve campus infrastructure for pedestrians, bikers

Thiru Vignesh Manoharan, News Contributor
March 4, 2024

2-way bicycle lanes on Washington Way.

Virginia Weis dons a lab coat for her research on coral-algal symbiosis in the Coast Range Building on February 16, 2024.

[Photo] Virginia Weis makes oceanwide waves with coral research

Avery Myers, News Contributor
February 26, 2024

Aposymbiotic aiptasia anemones without algae sit in Dr. Weis’ lab in the Coast Range Building on February 16, 2024.

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

[Photo] Students voice desire for more vegan options on campus

Max Loew, News Contributor
February 22, 2024

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

Guard Talia von Oelhoffen (#22) attempts to shoot in OSU’s game against University of Southern California in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2024.

[Photo] Oregon State falls short against USC for second time, 58-50

James Harris, Sports Writer
February 18, 2024

Guard Talia von Oelhoffen (#22) attempts to shoot in OSU’s game against University of Southern California in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2024.

PhD student Fei Long (he/him) poses in Hong Liu’s lab on January 19, 2024.

[Photo] OSU researchers share experience with Sun, Sea Grants

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
February 5, 2024

PhD student Josh Blockstein (he/him) poses in the CEOAS Admin Building on January 19, 2024.

Members of the Oregon State University Bird Nerds club pose during a weekly bird walk event off of Campus Way on January 22, 2024.

[Photo] Corvallis Sustainability Coalition shapes a healthier future for all

Thiru Vignesh Manoharan, News Contributor
February 5, 2024

Members of the Oregon State University Bird Nerds club pose during a weekly bird walk event off of Campus Way on January 22, 2024.

A student walks into Strand Agriculture Hall on November 28, 2023 in Corvallis, Oregon.

[Photo] Read the Room: Folk singers and college students ain’t so different…

AJ Damiana, Columnist
January 23, 2024

A student walks into Strand Agriculture Hall on November 28, 2023 in Corvallis, Oregon.

Academic coaching coordinator Woodrós Wolford (they/them) discusses the variety of resources available at the Academic Success Center on November 21, 2023.

[Photo] OSU Academic Success Center shares strategies to succeed in new year

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
January 23, 2024

Academic coaching coordinator Woodrós Wolford (they/them) discusses the variety of resources available at the Academic Success Center on November 21, 2023.

Kasidet Srisutha (left; he/him) and Baird Quinn (he/him) work on collecting Global Positioning System data outside of Kearney Hall on November 17, 2023.

[Photo] OSU awarded $6.5 million in funds for geospatial research

Thiru Vignesh Manoharan, News Contributor
January 1, 2024

Allison Muttillo (left; she/her) and Ruth McCullough (she/her) work on collecting Global Positioning System data outside of Kearney Hall on November 17, 2023.

A sign depicting that Oregon State University is located within the traditional homelands of Kalapuyan people photographed on November 17, 2023 in Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws.

[Photo] Experts share Kalapuya spiritual traditions

Barometer Staff
December 4, 2023

A sign depicting that Oregon State University is located within the traditional homelands of Kalapuyan people photographed on November 17, 2023 in Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws.

Pagan Student Association members go around the circle explaining their tarot card readings in the Student Experience Center.

[Photo] OSU club offers spiritual exploration to students of all faiths

Cailan Menius-Rash, News Contributor
December 4, 2023

Pagan Student Association members go around the circle explaining their tarot card readings in the Student Experience Center.

Campus minister Josh Stutzman poses in the University Christian Center wearing their shirt design of the year on November 7, 2023

[Photo] Students give perspective on clothing, spirituality

January 8, 2024

Campus minister Josh Stutzman poses in the University Christian Center wearing their shirt design of the year on November 7, 2023

Alison Willette (she/her), faculty research assistant for Oregon State University, searches for twospotted spider mites on lima bean plants grown in the Agricultural and Life Sciences Building on October 20, 2023. Research regarding these pests provided insights on how to best control them, helping assess the need for alternative pesticides.

[Photo] Banned widely-used pesticide leaves researchers to find alternatives

David Li, News Contributor
November 4, 2023

Alison Willette (she/her), faculty research assistant for Oregon State University, searches for twospotted spider mites on lima bean plants grown in the Agricultural and Life Sciences Building on October...

Jeremy Price dresses as Count Dracula at the Melon Shack on October 5, 2023. Price was one of many costumed employees hidden in the haunted corn maze.

[Photo] Local corn mazes share sustainability practices

Kip Franich, News Contributor
November 3, 2023

Jeremy Price dresses as Count Dracula at the Melon Shack on October 5, 2023. Price was one of many costumed employees hidden in the haunted corn maze.

A photo illustration shows Rebecca Landis (she/her) posing in front of the Beene Farm stand of the Corvallis Farmers Market on September 30, 2023. Landis has managed the nonprofit association of  Corvallis-Albany Farmers' Markets, presiding as the market director.

[Photo] In the market for food equity

Anna Merrill, News Contributor
October 31, 2023

A photo illustration shows Rebecca Landis (she/her) posing in front of the Beene Farm stand of the Corvallis Farmers Market on September 30, 2023. Landis has managed the nonprofit association of Corvallis-Albany...

Doug Pollock standing in front of old-growth tree.

[Photo] Advocacy to protect old growth trees in OSU research forests persists

Maya Lim, News Contributor
October 30, 2023

Doug Pollock standing in front of old-growth tree.

A photo illustration shows Kailey Legier (she/her/they/them) (left) and Charlotte (Charlie) Epps (she/her/they/them) smiling at the Reciprocity Garden on October 2, 2023. Both have dedicated countless hours towards the student-led project.

[Photo] You reap what you sow: the story of the Reciprocity Garden

AJ Damiana, News Contributor
October 30, 2023

A photo illustration shows Kailey Legier (she/her/they/them) (left) and Charlotte (Charlie) Epps (she/her/they/them) smiling at the Reciprocity Garden on October 2, 2023. Both have dedicated countless...

A student smiles with a home-made poster by SW Memorial Place on April 26. These homemade posters were held up by students during the on-campus march section of Take Back the Night.

Take Back the Night

Taylor Cockrell
May 4, 2023

Take Back the Night, a survivor-centered event, was held on April 26 in the Memorial Union Lounge to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month (SAAM). The event consisted of multiple components...

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