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ASOSU Senate strikes down student union’s ‘living wage’ resolution

ASOSU Senate strikes down student union’s ‘living wage’ resolution

Katie Livermore, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2023

A resolution to help Oregon State University student workers struggling with inflation has been struck down by the Associated Students of OSU. Resolution SR-83.01, or “Resolution for a Living Wage...

A photo illustration depicting hands offering and accepting various foods, with the snacks being examples of the items purchasable with government aid SNAP cards, photographed on June 29 in front of Oregon State University’s Basic Needs Center in Corvallis. As a means to create more accessibility for students in need, Cascadia Marketplace is now accepting SNAP/EBT as a form of payment, an experimental decision pushed forth by both the Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU) and the Pride Center.

OSU student advocacy goes far beyond just campus politics

Alexander Banks, News Contributor
July 3, 2023

OSU students: do you use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program? This year, students are pushing for expansions on the Corvallis campus, along with the Hunger Free Campus Bill. Advocating on...

2023 ASOSU Inauguration

Nino Paoli , News Reporter
June 2, 2023

The 2023 Associated Students of Oregon State University Inauguration occurred in the Student Experience Center Plaza on June 1. Carissa O’Donnell, the incoming ASOSU president, and Dakota Canzano,...

OSU students doodle on the new sign for the Disabled Students Lounge on April 14 in Snell Hall in Corvallis.

Disabled Student Lounge pilot program finds a home

Riley LeCocq, News Reporter
April 14, 2023

A space of social support for disabled students at Oregon State University has finally opened, a first step to prove interest and need before further development.   Today marked the grand opening...

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ASOSU releases 2023 senator election results, leaves last appointment up to chance

Nino Paoli, News Reporter
March 13, 2023

The Associated Students of Oregon State University 2023 senator results names eleven winners, and a rare tie. Though all election results for the 2023 ASOSU election were intended to be released on...

The ASOSU Elections committee (from left to right) Abby Miller, Ethan Hampton, Sydney Navas and Sierra Young at work counting elections votes on March 10.

ASOSU releases 2023 election results

Nino Paoli, News Reporter
March 10, 2023

  Carissa O’Donnell and Dakota Canzano have won the president and vice president seats respectively with 54.29% of the vote in the Associated Students of Oregon State University 2023 election...

Vice President of ASOSU Sierra Young (left) and President of ASOSU Matteo Paola outside Austin Hall during their campaign on Feb. 24, 2022. “I plan to do as much as I can in the time that I have left, more can always be done, but I am happy we’ve been able to continue pushing for important change for students so far,” Paola said.

Paola and Young reflect on term, offering advice for successor

Jace Jett, News Contributor
March 6, 2023

As winter term comes to a close, the former president and vice president of Oregon State University’s Associated Students of OSU reflects on their experiences and offers advice for their successors.  ASOSU...

Vice Presidential candidate Angelo Arredono (left, he/him), Presidential Candidate Julia Hayes (she/her), Presidential Candidate Carissa O’Donnell (she/her), and Vice Presidential Candidate Dakota Canzano (she/her) speaking on their respective  campaigns at the ASOSU presidential debate in Memorial Union on March 3rd.The candidates spoke on issues involving student mental health, student employment, student involvement in ASOSU government, and more.

ASOSU presidential debate highlights mental health, sustainability and safety

Katie Livermore, News Reporter
March 5, 2023

Political transparency, student fees, equitable wages, student outreach, mental health and sustainability were main topics of discussion during the Associated Students of Oregon State University presidential...

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ASOSU presidential tickets debate this Friday

Katie Livermore, News Reporter
February 28, 2023

The Associate Student of Oregon State University presidential tickets are holding a debate this Friday in the Memorial Union 104 at 5 p.m. All OSU students are welcome to attend the debate and ask questions...

Details from around the ASOSU offices in the Student Experience Center, Dec 9. ASOSU officials have been discussing several initiatives which could affect student workers.

Pilot program to increase maximum allowable work hours poses questions of fairness for international students

Nino Paoli, News Reporter
February 23, 2023

The allowable maximum hours for student workers on campus is set to increase to 24 hours for full-time United States citizen students only, beginning on July 1. After a meeting in January to discuss...

ASOSU election registration opens with new changes to seat availability

ASOSU election registration opens with new changes to seat availability

Adriana Gutierrez, Reporter
February 10, 2023

Students hoping to serve as representatives for the Associated Students of Oregon State University have a week left to register for candidacy. Open positions include 15 undergraduate senate seats, three...

A breakdown of funds to each student fee funded unit in the 2023-2024 budget.

ASOSU crosses $500 threshold for student fees

Nino Paoli, News Contributor
February 7, 2023

Student fees may increase by 4.98% to $505.46 each term for the fiscal year of 2024, after the Student Fee Committee held final deliberations for budget requests on Feb. 2. Joe Page, the student fee...

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