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Daily Barometer News Editor Fox Perez lays down on the floor in the Orange Media Network office inside the Student Experience Center at Oregon State University on May 28.

From the wonk’s desk: Why I write

Fox Perez, News Editor
June 8, 2026

I may not know much — I'm 22, barely have a degree in political science and have never left the country — but I do know this: the world is mean.  The world is nasty, and it never slows down no...

The northern lights seen from Corvallis.

The Space Age then and now:

will students define this era?
Marina Kandas, Reporter
May 11, 2026

When you look up at the night sky, you’re seeing history. By the time starlight reaches our eyes, we are catching a glimpse of how the universe appeared hundreds or even millions of years ago. In...

An onlooker at the Jan. 30 protest observed the many faces that occupied the sidewalks. The walkout, organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, was held at the Benton County Courthouse in Corvallis as part of the nationwide anti-ICE general strike.

The wild west of the First Amendment

How to protect yourself in a protest environment
Campbell Grove, Columnist
February 9, 2026

In the past few months, protests around the world have gotten larger, louder and more dangerous as political dissent becomes heightened.  This isn't to say that all protests begin violently.  In...

General Opinion Graphic

Semiquincentennial reflections

January’s double-sided ideals make for honest patriotism
Fox Perez, News Editor
January 12, 2026

January arrives with a strangely doubled resonance this year. The United States marks its 250th birthday. And yet, just two weeks into the month, we stop to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King...

Tight end Bryce Caufield (8) celebrating on the field at OSU’s Reser Stadium on Sat, Sept.27, during the game against Houston.

We’re Sorry

A midseason Beaver football recap
Nikolas Munoz and Josh Candé
October 13, 2025

Editor’s note: These predictions are as of Oct. 7. Nik: After so boldly predicting the Beavers would go 9-3, the team promptly swept all my hopes down the gutter. However, is it the team itself or...

Football players line up to warm up at Oregon State's Prothro Field on July 30 during the first day of fall camp. OSU's first game is Aug. 30 against California.

It’s that time

Staff predicts upcoming season
Nikolas Munoz and Josh Cande
August 11, 2025

Editor's Note: This is a column and does not reflect the views or opinions of the Daily Barometer. Nik: The wait is over, the never-ending offseason is coming to a close, and that means only one thing:...

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