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In this file photo from 2016, Oregon State sophomore running back Ryan Nall hurdles over an Oregon defender. Nall finished the game with four rushing touchdowns, helping propel the Beavers' offense to a 34-24 win.

[Photo] Throwback Friday: Oregon State Football’s 2016 win over Oregon

Ben Pahl, Sports Contributor
February 19, 2021

In this file photo from 2016, Oregon State sophomore running back Ryan Nall hurdles over an Oregon defender. Nall finished the game with four rushing touchdowns, helping propel the Beavers' offense to...

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...

OSU senior quarterback Darell Garretson left the Civil War with an injury in the third quarter. This was his final game as a Beaver.

[Photo] Ducks take flight, dominate Oregon State

Riley Youngman, Sports Chief
November 25, 2017

OSU senior quarterback Darell Garretson left the Civil War with an injury in the third quarter. This was his final game as a Beaver.

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...

OSU's Timmy Mueller dribbles past a Trinity Western defender during a game on Aug. 17 at Paul Lorenz Field in Corvallis.

[Photo] Oregon State Fall Athletics 2017 Preview

Riley Youngman, Sports Chief
September 15, 2017

OSU's Timmy Mueller dribbles past a Trinity Western defender during a game on Aug. 17 at Paul Lorenz Field in Corvallis.

A collection of Beaver football, volleyball and soccer players, as well as Coach Steve Simmons of the men's soccer team.

Return of the Beavers

Zbigniew Sikora, Photo Chief
August 28, 2017

As the trees that line the streets of Oregon State University turn red and orange, students begin to return to Corvallis for the 2017-2018 academic year, and with the cool autumn air comes a wave of excitement...

A Fred Meyer gas station attendant works to keep up with motorists on Aug. 18, 2017. Oregon's decades-long ban on self-serve gas was lifted by the passage of House Bill 2426.

[Photo] Fueling up for the eclipse

The Baro Staff
August 18, 2017

A Fred Meyer gas station attendant works to keep up with motorists on Aug. 18, 2017. Oregon's decades-long ban on self-serve gas was lifted by the passage of House Bill 2426.

OSU Head Football Coach Gary Andersen enters Reser stadium on Nov. 26. This is Andersen's second year at OSU and he just won his first Civil War game defeating in state rival Oregon 34 to 24.

[Photo] Coach Andersen : Building the next generation of men for Oregon State football

Amy Schwartz, Multimedia Contibutor
February 16, 2017

OSU Head Football Coach Gary Andersen enters Reser stadium on Nov. 26. This is Andersen's second year at OSU and he just won his first Civil War game defeating in state rival Oregon 34 to 24.

Members of the FIRST! Program meet during a mixer on Thursday, Feb. 2nd. The program consists of first generation college students and their mentors.

[Photo] FIRST! Program creates opportunities for first-generation college students

Erin Dose News Contributor
February 13, 2017

Members of the FIRST! Program meet during a mixer on Thursday, Feb. 2nd. The program consists of first generation college students and their mentors.

Kat Tudor prepares to pass

[Photo] Freshman Kat Tudor makes an impact, on the court and off

Kalib LaChapelle, Multimedia Contributor
February 6, 2017

Kat Tudor prepares to pass

Mohammad Pakravan is from Iran, one of the seven countries affected by the ban.

[Photo] AUDIO: Immigration ban extended interviews (playlist)

Joe Wolf, News Contributor
February 6, 2017

Mohammad Pakravan is from Iran, one of the seven countries affected by the ban.

Blood Drive

[Photo] OSU Blood Drive Association looks to reach new heights

Zbigniew Sikora News Contributor
February 6, 2017

Blood Drive

Sara Mahdavifard, Vahid Mahdavifard, Mohammad Pakravan, and Leila Ghorbanzaden (left to right) are from Iran, one of the seven countries affected by the ban.

[Photo] Closed borders, open campus

Lauren Sluss, Managing Editor and Joe Wolf
February 5, 2017

Sara Mahdavifard, Vahid Mahdavifard, Mohammad Pakravan, and Leila Ghorbanzaden (left to right) are from Iran, one of the seven countries affected by the ban.

OSU WBB

[Photo] Beavers Set to Take on Ducks in Civil War

Keenan Puncocher, Multimedia Contributor
January 26, 2017

OSU WBB

OSU WBB vs Colorado

[Photo] Beavers sweep weekend competition

Keenan Puncocher, Multimedia Contributor
January 22, 2017

OSU WBB vs Colorado

OSU Walkout

[Photo] Hundreds stage walkout, march through Corvallis

Joe Wolf, News Contributor and Lauren Sluss
January 22, 2017

OSU Walkout

Aleita Hass-Holcombe on Monroe Avenue during the march from the Oregon State University Campus to Central Park on Jan. 20, 2017.

[Photo] OSU students, faculty, community members stage walkout, march in wake of President Trump’s inauguration

Rosie Morehead, Multimedia Contributor
January 20, 2017

Aleita Hass-Holcombe on Monroe Avenue during the march from the Oregon State University Campus to Central Park on Jan. 20, 2017.

 Kyle Van Krieken’s tattoo is a nod to his favorite anime figure Greed from the show “Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood."

[Photo] OSU Inked: A look at tattoos at OSU, the meanings behind them and their possible career implications

Richard Steeves
January 10, 2017

 Shylene Olsen has a sentimental reason behind getting her favorite tattoo, a lotus, on on her thigh. A flower she called “different.”

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. 

OSU v UW  Defense

[Photo] Xavier Crawford and OSU defense faces a new-look UCLA offense

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
November 10, 2016

OSU v UW Defense

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.

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...

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...

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. 

Sophomore defensive lineman Summer Houston plays during the University of Washington game. After redshirting in 2014, he made 21 tackle last season and has five starts this year.

[Photo] Sumner Houston doesn’t let any obstacle get in his way—and he has the nickname to prove it

Josh Worden, Senior Beat Reporter
November 6, 2016

Sophomore defensive lineman Summer Houston plays during the University of Washington game. After redshirting in 2014, he made 21 tackle last season and has five starts this year.

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.

OSU v UW #9 Endzone Coverage

[Photo] Beavers defense looks to stop Luke Falk and the Washington State Cougars

Cassidy Wood, Multimedia Contributor
October 27, 2016

OSU v UW #9 Endzone Coverage

OSU v UW #20 TD Celebration

[Photo] OSU offense will try to get in a groove against Washington State

Keenan Puncocher, Multimedia Contributor
October 26, 2016

OSU v UW #20 TD Celebration

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. 

Treston Decoud makes his return this year for the Beavers after suffering a major concussion last season.

[Photo] No quit in Treston Decoud

Josh Worden Senior Beat Reporter
October 3, 2016

Treston Decoud makes his return this year for the Beavers after suffering a major concussion last season.

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