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This 3-D printer is specially designed to produce soft robots out of silicone, a previously unprintable material.

Robotics students 3-D print liquid metals

Avalon Kelly, News Contributor
May 7, 2018

3-D printing development assists in soft robots creation.In order to print in three dimensions, a specialized robot, called a 3-D printer, must first slice the desired object into 2-D slices. This plan...

College of Business dean Mitzi Montoya has been in her position since August of 2015.

College of Business eliminates professional school

Avalon Kelly, News Contributor
April 23, 2018

Similar changes in curriculum, philosophy occurring around OSU.Nearly 6,400 students in the College of Business have graduated from the College of Business since 2009. Something all of these students have...

A student watches an online microscope tutorial as part of the curriculum for an Oregon State University class.

Ecampus ranked top ten online degree program

Avalon Kelly, News Contributor
March 19, 2018

Online classes implementing new technology to expand educational experiences.Each year the U.S. News and World Report publishes a ranking of the nation’s top universities, programs and degrees, and for...

A file photo of the CARDV building from
February 2018, located at 2208 SW 3rd St. in Corvallis, Ore. CARDV, which seeks to help those affected by sexual and domestic vio- lence, is having a 5K to raise awareness about sexual and doemstic violence and to raise funds to continue providing services.

Corvallis community offers resources for student housing

Avalon Kelly, News Contributor
February 25, 2018

Several local groups provide services to meet variety of needs.In Corvallis, 37 percent of households are labeled severely rent burdened, according to the American Community Survey. Severe rent burden...

Business student Xiyao Ai preparing a meal at Ring of Fire in UHDS operated West Dining Hall.

On-campus jobs teach students professional skills

Avalon Kelly, News Contributor
February 12, 2018

Campus jobs flexible, accommodative to student schedules.Many opportunities exist on the Oregon State University campus for students looking to work during the academic year. From University Housing and...

LBCC student Aaron Ojeda walking across campus. Ojeda lost his legs and parts of his fingers due to a Meningococcal B infection in 2014. Ojeda is currently a third year graphic design student at LBBC, and pursues his passion of DJing during this free time.

Student shares his meningococcal B story

Avalon Kelly and Melanie Reese, News Contributors
February 11, 2018

Aaron Ojeda had legs, eight fingers amputated after contracting menB.“The virus kills you within 24 hours if you don’t get help, so if you don’t get help within the 12th hour then you definitely...

C-cow, as she’s known by students and faculty, grazes in a field. C-cow is fistulated, meaning she has a plastic cannula in her side to provide hands-on educational opportunities to students and faculty members. 

Fistulated cow provides educational opportunities

By: Avalon Kelly News Contributor
October 9, 2017

College of Veterinary Medicine utilizes large animal herds for research, firsthand experience for students.On the west side of Oregon State University’s campus, grazing quietly in one of the College...

MU president Angel Mandujano-Guevara posing for a photo in front of the Memorial Union.

Position in transition

Avalon Kelly, News Contributor
July 31, 2017

In recent years, changes in the Memorial Union organization have raised questions regarding whether or not the title of MU president still fits the role. According to the MU website, the purpose of the...

The International Living-Learning Center offers housing to summer term students.

Summer Livin’

Avalon Kelly, News Contributor
June 26, 2017

There are a variety of reasons students stick around Oregon State University during the summer. With this demand, there are many opportunities for summer housing in Corvallis, from off-campus apartments...

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