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Jenna Rosenau, an Oregon State University biochemistry major, at the Memorial Union at OSU on March 10.

OSU students with ASD share experiences, misconceptions, advice

Alexander Banks, Senior Reporter
April 8, 2024

Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain, according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention. These differences can manifest...

Classified workers protest outside the Valley Library on Nov. 7

Bargaining between classified employees and Oregon’s public universities ends in standstill

Alexander Banks, Senior Reporter
February 24, 2024

Editor's note: This is an ongoing situation, and the Barometer will continue to update readers on it. On Friday, February 23, contract negotiations between the Service Employees International Union...

SFC Committee votes to reject fee-funded wage increase, approves other packages

SFC Committee votes to reject fee-funded wage increase, approves other packages

Alexander Banks and AJ Damiana
February 11, 2024

In their final meeting, the Student Fee Committee voted to reject the proposal for a fee-funded student wage increase and approved other proposals, like increasing the amount of student tickets for athletics. According...

Classified workers protest outside the Valley Library on Nov. 7

Classified employees and union members protest contracts on OSU campus

Chaya Barratt and Alexander Banks
November 25, 2023

Editor's note: One of the institutions was incorrectly named. The proper name is "Oregon Institute of Technology." Many different organizations have tables set up in the Oregon State University library...

Students, community members continue to protest in support of Palestine

Students, community members continue to protest in support of Palestine

Alexander Banks, News Reporter
November 2, 2023

The support for Palestine continues as old and new protesters show up in the past and foreseeable Saturdays to share their signs and voices, including veterans and Jewish supporters.  For the foreseeable...

Over 100 protestors gathered in front of the Benton County Courthouse on Oct. 21. They carried signs with phrases like "Free Palestine."

Courthouse rally held in support for Palestine

Alexander Banks, News Reporter
October 21, 2023

More than 100 protestors gathered in front of the Benton County Courthouse chanting slogans such as “free Palestine,” “stop the genocide” and “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” Earlier...

Basic Needs Center to host welcome event at OSU

Basic Needs Center to host welcome event at OSU

Alexander Banks, Senior Reporter
September 27, 2023

Correction: The previous story had a mistake in regards to accommodations. Those with disabilities who require accommodations can contact the Basic Needs Center prior to the event.  The Basic Needs...

Vina Moses Center’s produce and books on display on September 5. The center helps those in need get through hardship.

Corvallis resources offer alternatives for students on a budget

Alexander Banks, News Reporter
September 25, 2023

Whether on or off the campus of Oregon State University, students and community members of Corvallis can still find the resources they need, regardless of their financial situation. The Vina Moses Center,...

Firing Lane: True democracy starts with ranked choice voting

Firing Lane: True democracy starts with ranked choice voting

Alexander Banks, News Contributor
August 7, 2023

Editor's Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. In November 2024, Oregonians will have the chance to vote...

Letitia Carson's exhibit at Corvallis Museum showcases Black history in Corvallis

Letitia Carson’s exhibit at Corvallis Museum showcases Black history in Corvallis

Alexander Banks, News Contributor
August 7, 2023

Letitia Carson, a former slave from Kentucky turned Oregon homesteader, is one of the growing diverse stories featured at the Corvallis Museum—showcased through a temporary exhibit—after a refreshed...

Woman attempting to push a ball of money up-hill through seasons.

New Financial Readiness and Success initiative prompt changes for OSU students

Alexander Banks, News Contributor
July 11, 2023

In May, the Center for Advancement of Financial Education, et. al, released a letter informing Oregon State University students on upcoming changes that affect their college education. In 2022, the...

Retiring symphony conductor Marlan Carlson (he/him) poses for a photograph on June 15 in front of a piano located in his office in Oregon State University’s Community Hall in Corvallis. “All of my training on the East Coast and in Europe has qualified me to teach in many music schools, but I have decided to decline all of those offers,” says Carlson, “Oregon State has allowed me to be an entrepreneur, and I was able to reinvent myself several times.”

Conductor, husband and traveler: Marlan Carlson retires after 54 years at OSU

Alexander Banks, News Contributor
July 3, 2023

When describing his life, Music Director Marlan Carlson believed good fortune seemed to rain down on him: from meeting his wife in Illinois to playing in orchestras from London, Germany and Japan. Carlson...

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