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The Student News Site of Oregon State University

The Daily Barometer

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The Daily Barometer

Roy Keller

Roy Keller, News Editor

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Construction at the Hatfield Marine Science Center on May 15 featured the skull of a blue whale skeleton. The complete skeleton will be displayed outside the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building and will total 70 feet in length.

Blue Whale lands in Newport … again

Roy Keller, News Editor
June 8, 2026

In Newport, Oregon, a team of scientists, engineers, construction workers and community members gathered on May 15 to welcome back the bones of a blue whale that had washed ashore more than a decade ago.  “After...

Helmets and various equipment sit in the Adventure Leadership Institute’s
gear closet at Dixon Recreation Center on Nov. 14, 2025. Students can rent out equipment for various winter sports through ALI.

Cowabunga!

Snow sports slide into winter term
Roy Keller, Reporter
January 12, 2026

Have an itch for some untouched powder? Oregon State University has on-campus resources that can help you get your fix.  Students looking to experience winter snow sports to their fullest can look...

A graphic of a banner reads "Campus event preview."

The Supercomputer and You weekly forum

Roy Keller, Reporter
January 9, 2026

The year’s first monthly forum held by Oregon State University’s Advanced Research Computing Services will start on Wednesday, Jan. 14, and will discuss the yet-to-be implemented artificial intelligence...

Rumored ICE activity on campus

Rumored ICE activity on campus

Roy Keller, Reporter
December 1, 2025

Students hurried to social media and tip lines to claim Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were active on the Oregon State University campus grounds Dec. 1. According to multiple anonymous tips...

Volunteers assist with clothing repair at a past Repair Fair. Waste Watchers and Campus Recycling are hosting another Repair Fair Nov. 12.

Hole-y shirt! Repair Fair returns

Roy Keller, Reporter
November 5, 2025

For the students of Oregon State University, Nov. 12 is an opportunity to learn some possibly life-altering skills.  For the Waste Watchers Club, it is just another day of recycling and taking initiative...

Attendee of the Corvallis Pride festival walks through booths and tables during the festival.

Corvallis Pride Festival returns and delivers

Roy Keller, Reporter
October 13, 2025

Oct. 4 saw a huge turnout of both attendees and sponsors for the return of the Corvallis Pride Festival after six years.  The event was organized by Corvallis Pride and the Mid-Willamette Valley Trans...

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