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Dylan Perfect, a former ASOSU vice president helps lead the student gathering outside the Student Experience Center at Oregon State University on Dec 4th. The gathered students urged ASOSU President Audrey Schlotter to pass the bill “Working Group on Social Responsibility in Allocations” which directly addressed the Israel-Palestine conflict and revealed how much funding had gone to Israel.

Creation of Senate committee brings contention, controversy

Fox Perez, ASOSU Beat Reporter
January 17, 2025

The Associated Students of Oregon State University Judicial Council voted to injunct the bill that would focus on divestment and social responsibility for where student fee money is allocated. “Working...

ASOSU election season kicks off

ASOSU election season kicks off

Fox Perez, ASOSU Beat Reporter
January 13, 2025

With the Associated Students of Oregon State University elections underway, the stage is set for students to shape the future of campus politics and governance. The 2025 elections will determine the...

Kits to campus, where convenience meets care: ASOSU works to introduce at-home sexual health tests

Kits to campus, where convenience meets care: ASOSU works to introduce at-home sexual health tests

Fox Perez, ASOSU Beat Reporter
December 3, 2024

Oregon State University students might have access to a new and discreet way to take charge in their sexual health beginning winter term. In an effort to expand access to healthcare and reduce stigma,...

The ASOSU Senate is sworn in at the ASOSU Inauguration at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon, May 31.

ASOSU Senate declares solidarity with striking graduate students

Fox Perez, ASOSU Beat Reporter
November 13, 2024

The Associated Students of Oregon State University Senate announced their solidarity with the university’s striking graduate students on Tuesday. This endorsement arrives in the midst of growing tensions...

ASOSU Vice President Zach Kowash speaks at the State of the Students Address in the Memorial Union on Nov. 5, 2024.

From creek to Greek: Kowash serves as ASOSU vice president

Fox Perez, ASOSU Beat Reporter
November 12, 2024

It’s morning in Corvallis and as the sun rises over Oregon State University, more students will go to classes than ever before in the university’s history. It is in between this hustle and bustle,...

ASOSU Vice President Zach Kowash speaks at the State of the Students Address in the Memorial Union on Nov. 5, 2024.

ASOSU heeds hope, harmony, handshakes at the half

Fox Perez, ASOSU Beat Reporter
November 5, 2024

At their annual State of the Students Address, Associated Students of Oregon State University President Audrey Schlotter announced that during week 10 of this year’s fall term, the Valley Library Java...

The ASOSU Student Fee Committee is sworn in at the ASOSU Inauguration at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon on May 31.

Navigating campus politics

ASOSU president explains student government role
Lidya Acar, Reporter
September 23, 2024

Associated Students of Oregon State University is the school’s student-led government that plays a role in shaping university policies and managing services that impact campus life. According...

The ASOSU Student Fee Committee is sworn in at the ASOSU Inauguration at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon, May 31.

Photo Gallery: ASOSU inaugurates incoming student government

Jules Wood and Wes Flow
May 31, 2024

OSU’s new student government was sworn in Friday in the Coastal Club section of Reser Stadium, with new President Audrey Schlotter and Vice President Zach Kowash among those taking office. Schlotter...

The MU Brick Mall, where ASOSU is putting on a clothing swap in Corvallis, Oregon on May 23, 2024

Clothing swap set to return to MU

Jaedyn Antle, News Contributor
May 27, 2024

Students will have an opportunity to exchange their used clothing items on Wednesday at a clothing swap at the Memorial Union Brick Mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event, the Associated Students of...

Picture of ASOSU Senate meeting on May 22, 2024

ASOSU Senate vote not to pass divestment bill, propose another

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
May 23, 2024

After almost seven hours of gallery comments across two sessions, the Associated Students of Oregon State University Senate voted not to pass Senate Resolution-83.09. Yesterday, May 22, ASOSU held the...

Zahava A. speaks to the ASOSU senate during a student government meeting on May 15 designated to revisit the previous resolution passed by the student government senate, “Call for OSU to divest from the ongoing illegal occupation of Palestine and genocide of Palestinians,” in Oregon State University’s memorial union in Corvallis, OR.

Student government divestment vote postponed after lengthy forum

Kip Franich and Vincent Ho
May 16, 2024

Editor's Note: This story incorrectly stated the format of the next ASOSU Senate meeting. The meeting's idea for a format of a 30 minute allotment of gallery comments was not voted on officially and will...

ASOSU to close Disabled Student Lounge, International Student Lounge

ASOSU to close Disabled Student Lounge, International Student Lounge

Sam Szekely, News Contributor
May 2, 2024

ASOSU plans to close the Disabled Student Lounge and the International Student Lounge to make way for a “more comprehensive support program.” Spring term marked the end of a two-year pilot program...

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