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Las Cafeteras multicultural band brings its sound to PRAx
Las Cafeteras multicultural band brings its sound to PRAx
A cell phone receives a DUO mobile notification in Corvallis, Oregon on April 23.
Duo changes again, most users not affected
Members from the Hui O Hawai’i club practice their dance routines on Feb. 12, 2022 in the Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws as they prepared for the Hō‘ike event that took place on April 16, 2022. Practice was held on weekends in the Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws for those who were participating in the event.
OSU Hawai‘i club to host massive cultural dinner and show
National Park Service director to visit campus as guest lecturer
National Park Service director to visit campus as guest lecturer
OSU Garmi perform on stage for India Night 2024 in the LaSells Stewart Center at Oregon State University on Saturday, April 20.
India Night Photo Gallery
Denim Day illustration made by Cassidy Smith
Denim Day, other events set for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
A mother and her children enter the Planet Palooza Earth Day Celebration at the Corvallis, OR Community Center on Saturday, April 20.
Planet Palooza celebrates Earth Day and sustainable solutions
Deadline approaching to register to vote in Oregon
Deadline approaching to register to vote in Oregon
Senator Jeff Merkley, and Congresswoman Van Hoyle host a town hall meeting at Crescent Valley High School on Saturday, February 21, 2023. Community members asked questions about universal healthcare, free education, and upcoming support for small businesses.
Senator Merkley addresses housing, Palestine conflict in Corvallis town hall
A patient gets dental work done for the first free dental care in 2022.
Students, community bring annual free dental care to Benton County
Andres Reyes and Piper Ross eat lunch together at McNary Dining Hall, April 4, 2024
WINGS transition program aims to spread ableism awareness
Contributed by ODOT.
Oregon Department of Transportation plans to install curb ramps in Corvallis, surrounding areas
Jackson Lake, photo contributed by OSU Athletics
Lake brings high hopes to Pac-12 tournament
The OSU mens soccer team rejoices after a hard-fought win after scoring two goals against Seattle University on Nov. 16 at Paul Lorenz Field
OSU men’s soccer finishes out spring season
Let’s reminisce: ‘Who’s number one now?’
Let’s reminisce: ‘Who’s number one now?’
Exodus Ayers (#23) prepares to tackle Joel Valadez (#22) at the Spring Football Showcase at Reser Stadium at Oregon State University on April 20.
Beaver defense excels in spring showcase
On April 14, 2024, Eliana Gottlieb (#12) hits the ball in a game against Stanford at Kelly Field
Beavers triumph over #8 Cardinal
OSU OF Gavin Turley stares down the pitch against the Stanford Cardinals at Goss Stadium in Corvallis OR on April 12 2024
Beavers drop series finale after back and forth bout
OSU OF Gavin Turley stares down the pitch against the Stanford Cardinals at Goss Stadium in Corvallis OR on April 12 2024
Beavers drop series finale after back and forth bout
OSU INF/OF Dallas Macias bumps helmets with his teammates to celebrate his home run against the Stanford Cardinals at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on April 12.
Beavers earn second win against Stanford
OSU BB team has a meeting on the pitching mound against the Stanford Cardinals at Goss Stadium in Corvallis OR on April 12 2024
Beaver baseball pitching shuts down Cardinal in 6-0 win
Travis Bazzana does a helmet bump celebration with his teammates after hitting his OSU record breaking 35th career home run in a game against the University of Portland at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on Tuesday, April 9.
Bazzana breaks records, Beavers down Pilots 11-8
Canon Reeder (#23) leaps to first base pitches to ASU at the OSU v ASU baseball game at Goss Stadium located on Oregon State University campus on April 7th, 2024
Beaver baseball secures first sweep against ASU since 2017
Gavin Turley (1) rushes to second base at Goss Stadium, Coleman Field in Corvallis Oregon on April 5.
Jacob Kmatz quiets Sun Devils
Let’s reminisce: ‘Who’s number one now?’
Let’s reminisce: ‘Who’s number one now?’
Exodus Ayers (#23) prepares to tackle Joel Valadez (#22) at the Spring Football Showcase at Reser Stadium at Oregon State University on April 20.
Beaver defense excels in spring showcase
Damien Martinez raises his helmet in celebration after the Beavers victory over Florida in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 18, 2022. The Beavers outscored the Gators 30-3.
Martinez to enter transfer portal
Reser Stadium
Students give perspective on Reser Stadium renovations
Oregon State Women’s Basketball players high five their teammate Raegan Beers (15) on the sidelines at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene on Feb. 4.
The DAM Mailbag: WBB, PAC-12, Beaver football schedule and coaches
Oregon State ofensive lineman Marco Brewer blocks for Chance Nolan in the Spring Game on Apr. 16, 2022.
Oregon State offensive lineman Marco Brewer charged with domestic assault
Oregon State University gymnast and Senior Ariana Young celebrates after completing her floor routine in a meet against the University of Washington on Friday in her final meet at Gill Coliseum.
Gym Beavs prepare for 49th regional competition
Oregon State University gymnast and Senior Ariana Young celebrates after completing her floor routine in a meet against the University of Washington on Friday in her final meet at Gill Coliseum.
Gymnastics vs Washington Photo Gallery
Jade Carey proudly holds up the chainsaw after a near perfect score on her floor exercise on March 1, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon. Carey is surrounded by her supporting teammates as Beaver fans’ cheers roar through Gill Coliseum.
GymBeavs shine over Sun Devils in top-20 matchup
Ariana Young competes on beam against Stanford University on Feb. 17 in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis.
OSU gymnastics dominates to win over Stanford, 197.100-196.600
On the third rotation of the night, Jade Carey scores a 9.9 on Beam in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 9, 2024
Down goes No. 18 Beaver gymnastics at home to No. 8 UCLA
Sophia Esposito competes on beam at the Oregon State University v. Brown gymnastics meet at Gill Coliseum on January 21, 2024. She scored a 9.900.
OSU gymnastics takes win vs Brown at Gill Coliseum
Head coach Scott Rueck speaks to the team during a timeout in OSU’s game against University of Southern California in Gill Coliseum on February 18, 2024.
Beaver basketball lets go of key players in transfer portal
Dexter Akanno of the OSU Mens Basketball team drives to the hoop against his defender in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Mar 9 2024.
Beavs fall to Buffaloes 73-57 on senior night to wrap up regular season
Oregon State Sophomore Tyler Bilodeau (34) takes a shot Thursday night against Utah. During the game, Bilodeau scored 20 points — the second most out of all OSU players that night.
Oregon State basketball outlasts Utah at home
Dexter Akanno (#4) shoots to score at the men’s Oregon State University basketball game v. Oregon at Gill Coliseum on Feb. 17, 2024.
Ducks down Beavers
KC Ibekwe (#24) taps the ball during the tip off at the men’s Oregon State University basketball game v. Washington at Gill Coliseum on February 10th, 2024.
The state of Washington beats the Beavers once again
KC Ibekwe (#24) attempting to make a basket on February 8th, at Gill Stadium at Oregon State University. OSU lost to Washington State, 64-58.
PAC-2 rematch sees OSU fall again
The OSU mens soccer team rejoices after a hard-fought win after scoring two goals against Seattle University on Nov. 16 at Paul Lorenz Field
OSU men’s soccer finishes out spring season
President of OSU Jayathi Murthy takes a moment to appreciate the view of Reser Stadium from an exam room during a tour of the new Health center located on the southwest side of campus on May 23. At its closest point, the new center is only 12 inches from Reser Stadium.
OSU and WSU settle with departing 10 PAC-12 schools
Fran Cortijo (3) runs to the crowd after scoring a game-winning goal in overtime as OSU took on Seattle University on Nov. 16 at Paul Lorenz Field
Beavers defeat Seattle University 2-1, advance to College Cup second round
Oregon State sophomore winger Arnau Farnos celebrates with teammates after scoring in the 19th minute during the match against California at Paul Lorenz Field on Oct. 22, 2023. Farnos’ goal was enough to give the Beavers a 1-0 victory over the visiting Golden Bears.
OSU men’s soccer begins playoffs against Seattle University
The Oregon State men’s soccer team applauds the crowd to show their appreciation.
Beavers battle Huskies to a 2-2 draw in season finale
Oregon State Junior Forward Ellis Spikner sits on the field after the final whistle at Paul Lorenz Field on Oct. 5, 2023. Spikner and the Beavers engineered a two-goal lead before conceding twice in the second half, ending with a 2-2 draw to the UCLA Bruins.
Oregon State falls to No. 17 Stanford at home, 4-0
On April 14, 2024, Eliana Gottlieb (#12) hits the ball in a game against Stanford at Kelly Field
Beavers triumph over #8 Cardinal
Oregon State softball played Stanford, Friday, April 12, to start the three game series at Kelly field.
Beaver bats fall to Cardinal offense
Alysa Del Val (5) practices her swings before she is up to bat at Kelly Field on March 9 in Corvallis, Oregon.
Beaver softball couldn’t topple the Cardinal
Paige Doerr (14) shows excitement after making it to first base at Kelly Field on March 9 in Corvallis, Oregon.
Beaver Softball Upsets No. 12 UCLA
Grace Messmer (17), Sarah Haendiges (30), Lici Campbell (24) meet in the infield at Kelly Field on March 9 in Corvallis, Oregon.
UCLA starts strong against the Beavers
Pitcher Sarah Haendiges (30) pitches to Arizona at Kelly Field on March 9 in Corvallis, Oregon.
Beaver bats fall sleepless in Seattle
Head coach Scott Rueck speaks to the team during a timeout in OSU’s game against University of Southern California in Gill Coliseum on February 18, 2024.
Beaver basketball lets go of key players in transfer portal
Talia Von Oelhoffen shoots a free throw from a technical foul against the University of Arizona at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Jan. 12.
Oregon State Women’s Basketball falls in Elite 8
The Beaver’s bench celebrates a play against the University of Arizona at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Jan. 12.
Beavers go Elite after Sweet 16 win
Talia Von Oelhoffen celebrates with Adlee Blacklock after clinching victory against the University of Arizona Wildcats at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Jan. 12.
Beavers advance to first Sweet 16 since 2019
AJ Marotte (#11) of the OSU WBB team shoots a layup with ease against the Cal Bears in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on March 2.
The Beavers handle business against Cal
Talia von Oelhoffen (#22) advances up the court in a home game against Stanford in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 29.
Beavers fight until end, lose close game to Cardinal
McKenna Martinez (#19) fends off a University of Washington defender in their 0-0 draw on Sunday Oct. 29 at Paul Lorenz Field.
Oregon State women’s soccer draws with Washington
McKenna Martinez (left) and Stanfords Amy Sayer (right) face off in a match at Paul Lorenz Field on October 23rd 2022. Martinez scored a goal Oregon States 3-2 win over UC Irvine.
Oregon State women’s soccer secures a 3-2 victory over UC Irvine
Oregon State University (OSU) women’s soccer player, Megin Turi, and University of Southern California (USC) women’s soccer player, Jaelyn Eisenhart, intensely sprint towards the ball on Sept. 29, 2022. OSU’s women’s soccer put up six shots in the first half against the Portland Pilots.
Oregon State women’s soccer draws Portland Pilots on own goal
McKenna Martinez (left) and Stanfords Amy Sayer (right) face off in a match at Paul Lorenz Field on October 23rd 2022. Martinez scored a goal Oregon States 3-2 win over UC Irvine.
Beaver women’s soccer falls to Pacific University
Wide receiver Silas Bolden (#7) catches a pass during individual position drills during day one of Oregon State Football’s fall training camp on Aug 3, 2023. Bolden was one of Oregon States top receivers last season.
The DAM Mailbag: PAC-12 Realignment, Beaver Football, and OSU women’s soccer
Oregon State University (OSU) women’s soccer player, Megin Turi, and University of Southern California (USC) women’s soccer player, Jaelyn Eisenhart, intensely sprint towards the ball on Sept. 29, 2022. OSU’s women’s soccer faced off USC’s team on Sept. 29 with a final score of OSU 1, USC 5.
Beavers draw with Ducks on the road to wrap up season
The referee raises Trey Munoz hand as the winner of his match during the Pac-12 Wrestling Championship at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Sunday.
PAC-12 Wrestling Championship Photo Gallery
Cleveland Belton wins his match against his Cal Poly opponent Abe Hinrichsen at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Jan. 19.
Oregon State wrestling takes down Cal Poly in comeback win
Travis Wittlake Jr. grapples with Penn State wrestler in Gill Coliseum on Jan. 5, 2024.
OSU wrestler Travis Wittlake Jr. seriously injured in off-mat accident
Rhoden reminisces about his first year at OSU
Rhoden reminisces about his first year at OSU
Oregon State wrestler Cleveland Belton locks up with his Sun Devil opponent Jesse Vasques. Belton fought hard but ultimately lost his match by a score of 2-5.
Beavers disappointed after close loss to ASU Sun Devils
Redshirt sophomore, Trey Munoz, prepares mentally for his match against CSU Bakersfields Jacob Hansen at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis. Senior, Isaiah Crosby, is also seen alongside Munoz pre match.
The Beavers continue their winning streak, smashing the Roadrunners
Middle blocker Aliyah McDonald (#5) and outside hitter Mychael Vernon (#6) celebrate after scoring a point in the Beavs’ game against the UCLA Bruins in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Nov. 22, 2023.
Beavers force fifth set, yet lose close one to UCLA
Amanda Burns, an opposite hitter for Oregon State University volleyball, spiking the ball on November 3, 2023 at Gill Coliseum.
Oregon State volleyball falls to the fierce challenge brought by Colorado
Aliyah McDonald (#5) and Megan Sheridan (#21) block an attack on Oct. 22, 2023 from the California Bears in Gill Coliseum.
Beavers’ hard-fought battle ends in defeat
Oregon State sophomore libero Keira Herron begins her serve routine in front of the Oregon State bench during the match against No. 3 Stanford in Gill Coliseum on Oct. 20, 2023. Herron and the Beavers fell to the No. 3 Cardinal in straight sets dropping to 7-12 overall and 2-7 in the PAC-12.
Stanford snaps Beavers’ win streak with home loss
Mychael Vernon (#6) digs a spike at Gill Coliseum to help the Beavers to a victory against the Arizona Wildcats.
Mychael Vernon leads Beavers to back-to-back wins
Libero Kiera Herron (#25) celebrates with teammates in victory over No. 19 Arizona State at Gill Coliseum on Oct 13, 2023.
Back-and-forth fight leads to Beaver volleyball victory
Illustrated by Cat Smith
A letter from the football beat writer: death of tradition
OSU Volleyball junior outside hitter Haylie Bennett (#4), senior middle blocker Serena Bruin (#24) and junior libero Grace Massey (#7) celebrate a point awarded by the referee. 
Luther: For successful season, volleyball must maintain consistency
Rathbone: Oregon State men’s basketball is no longer winning ugly, they’re just playing ugly
Rathbone: Special teams aren’t being special
OSU v UW #6
Rathbone: It won’t be long before Gary Andersen is smiling more often
Slaughter: Fan experience robbed
OSU Men’s Rugby Club creates bonds beyond the field
OSU Men’s Rugby Club creates bonds beyond the field
Third-year Kinesiology major Zane Youngren (left) and fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Kevin Sabbe (right) joke after a play during pickup at Dixon Recreation Center on August 8 2023. Both Sabbe and Youngren are members of Oregon State’s club volleyball team and speak highly of their experiences playing club sports.
Former athletes continue athletic careers through club sports
Sophomore outside hitter Cade Nakao gets ready to pass his teammate’s serve during a scrimmage drill on Jan. 24 inside of Langton Hall. The Mens Volleyball team hopes to take a step in the right direction towards inclusivity of a national sport.
Men’s Volleyball: Can you dig it?
Naomi Asbock and Marena Clark-Lazaire go head to head during a practice short track derby at club practice on Nov. 14. Asbock joined the new PAC class to learn how to skate.
Concussions & Community: Rolling through life
OSU Rugby looks for wins and more bodies
The Geezer goalies hold the championship flag after winning the tournament in Corvallis in February. Contributed by IM Sports.
IM goalball league sees low attendance with high reviews
An illustration showing the various sports
Summer intramural sports offer a variety of activities for students
IM Sports
New payment, registration plans help organize intramural sports
General Sports Graphic
Wheelchair basketball is the wheel deal
SAE’L Team 6 attempts to score. The ending score was 50-40 after 11 straight points for SAE’L Team 6, putting them in the lead.
Intramurals holds basketball finals
Teams attempt to sink other boats in the pool. Team Presentation Support ended with a victory.
Water Battleship makes a splash
Book stacks in an aisle of Browsers Bookstore in downtown Corvallis, Ore. Browsers is closing its Corvallis location in February.
Striving Focus: No rest for the hindered reader
Teresa Ashford sits at Interzone Coffee on July 28th. Ashford has been dubbed Oregon State University’s “Sexpert”, she works to make content educating students on various topics.
Sexpert Says: Acknowledge the full spectrum of people who have sex
Letter from the Editor: Read-aloud narrations of stories start with this issue
Letter from the Editor: Read-aloud narrations of stories start with this issue
Barometer staff together holding up their Back to School print edition.
The Barometer needs unfiltered information to report the truth
Books are dead and we have killed them
Books are dead and we have killed them
Kera Nelson photographed in France during her study abroad trip.
The Dam Dispatch: Returning to ‘normal’ after studying abroad
Barometer staff together holding up their Back to School print edition.
The Barometer needs unfiltered information to report the truth
Albany resident, John Kolck proudly displays a sign that reads “Freedom, Democracy and Peace in Ukraine. Stand with the World Against Tyranny.” at a protest on Sunday, March 5. Kolck mentioned that while he is in Corvallis, Ore. protesting, his daughter is abroad in Berlin helping Ukrainian refugees.
During war with Russia, the Barometer stands with Ukrainians
Oregonians everywhere are waiting to see what the summer time looks like for Covid-19 prevention. Recent updates to the plans for battling the Covid-19 pandemic are on the horizon.
Letter From the Editor: How to safely transition into a ‘new normal’ this summer
The Daily Barometer Editor-in-Chief Jaycee Kalama stands in front of the Memorial Union.
Letter from the Editor: We cannot celebrate 125 years of The Baro without addressing its oppressive past
The Daily Barometer Editor-in-Chief Jaycee Kalama stands in front of the Memorial Union.
Letter from the Editor: Why The Baro is printing monthly, new things to come
This illustration shows two individuals who are wearing their masks in addition to social-distancing outside.
Editorial: Do your part to protect our communities
Book stacks in an aisle of Browsers Bookstore in downtown Corvallis, Ore. Browsers is closing its Corvallis location in February.
Striving Focus: No rest for the hindered reader
Teresa Ashford sits at Interzone Coffee on July 28th. Ashford has been dubbed Oregon State University’s “Sexpert”, she works to make content educating students on various topics.
Sexpert Says: Acknowledge the full spectrum of people who have sex
Books are dead and we have killed them
Books are dead and we have killed them
Kera Nelson photographed in France during her study abroad trip.
The Dam Dispatch: Returning to ‘normal’ after studying abroad
Trapped in the Projector: ‘Tis the Season for Oscars at Oregon State
Trapped in the Projector: ‘Tis the Season for Oscars at Oregon State
Walt Disney’s 1921 Business Envelope, from when he was based in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, featuring a self-portrait.
Trapped in the Projector: Who cares about the Walt Disney Company’s Centennial at OSU?
Letter from the Editor: Read-aloud narrations of stories start with this issue
Letter from the Editor: Read-aloud narrations of stories start with this issue
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: OSU should explore sustainable food packaging
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: How OSU students can mitigate climate change
Letter from the editor: The Barometer’s new look
General Opinion Graphic
Letter To The Editor: Does CPD care?
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: ECAC is aware of concerns raised regarding investigation
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Benny the Beaver encourages students during their tug-of-war battle. 

A brief history of Benny the Beaver

Claire Platt, Sports Contributor
October 5, 2020

Correction: A version of this article published on Oct. 5 had incorrectly stated the biographical information of Ken Austin, a former Oregon State student. From being the Beavers hype-man to engaging...

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