Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Oregon State University

The Daily Barometer

The Student News Site of Oregon State University

The Daily Barometer

The Student News Site of Oregon State University

The Daily Barometer

Akon performing his musical set at DAM JAM 2019 in front of a crowd of OSU students. 

DAM JAM 2019 full of hits from 2000s

Vada Shelby, News Contributor
June 3, 2019

Correction: We initially reported the incorrect title for an unreleased song played by student DJ Arii Mas. Oregon State University hosted the annual Dam Jam concert in Reser Stadium for the second year,...

Rachel and Kylie

For ASOSU President-elect, Vice President-elect, ‘the real work begins’

Alexis Campbell, News Contributor
February 25, 2019

At 10 p.m. on the night of the Associated Students of Oregon State University election results release, Rachel Josephson and Kylie Boenisch excused themselves from their friends and waited in anticipation...

News

Obstacles, barriers attributed to low turnout for college-aged voters

Jada Krening, News Contributor
October 29, 2018

In the upcoming midterm election, younger generations make up a significant bloc of eligible voters in the United States. Yet, if past voting patterns persist, it is unlikely they will make an impact on...

ASOSU senators convene at the 78th ASOSU Senate, held on Tuesday in the Memorial Union room 109.

Over 1,800 students registered to vote since Sept. 16

Delaney Shea, News Editor
September 26, 2018

During the Associated Students of Oregon State University Senate meeting on Tuesday, it was announced that over 1,800 students have been registered to vote through a joint effort between the student government...

ASOSU Vice President Aiden Tariku (LEFT) and ASOSU President Justin Bennett (RIGHT)

Letter: College is transformative if students participate

Justin Bennett, ASOSU President Aiden Tariku
September 14, 2018

Hello Beaver Nation,We—your associated student body President and Vice President—want to take this opportunity to welcome you to your new home. Whether you’re studying engineering or English or education,...

General ASOSU Graphic

ASOSU prepares for 2018-19 academic year

Joe Wolf
June 25, 2018

While many students take a summer to work, travel or explore other passions, the new leadership of the Associated Students of Oregon State University will be working to prepare for the academic year.The...

ASOSU President-elect Justin Bennett (right) and Vice President-elect Aiden Tariku share a laugh on Saturday, Feb. 17, following the presidential elections results.

Justin Bennett, Aiden Tariku win ASOSU presidential election

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
February 19, 2018

Student government elections see record turnout of near 21 percent.As the rest of campus had already left for the night, the Associated Students of Oregon State University Elections Committee huddled around...

WATCH: ASOSU Presidential Debate 2018

WATCH: ASOSU Presidential Debate 2018

February 8, 2018

Orange Media Network and the Associated Students of Oregon State University hosted the 2018 ASOSU presidential debates, which featured the four presidential tickets. The tickets included the president...

Justin Bennett (left) and Aiden Tariku (right) are running for ASOSU president and vie president respectively. 

ASOSU presidential and vice presidential ticket: Justin Bennett and Aiden Tariku

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
February 5, 2018

Under the tagline “OSUnited,” presidential candidate Justin Bennett and vice presidential candidate Aiden Tariku’s four main platform planks are tuition affordability and fiscal responsibility, diversity...

Andrew Oswalt (center), a self-described member of the "alt-right", participating in a House of Representatives meeting in January 2018. 

‘Alt-right’ member of ASOSU faces removal, strong opposition to views

Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter
January 22, 2018

Editor’s Note: Select direct quotes from Rep. Andrew Oswalt have been paraphrased in order to follow the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics principle “minimize harm”.The 'alt-right',...

Load More Stories