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The Daily Barometer

The Student News Site of Oregon State University

The Daily Barometer

“Visitors ride an amusement park ride at the Benton County Fair in Corvallis on Aug. 4, 2022.” (Jess Hume-Pantuso)

Benton County Fair and Rodeo gallops into Corvallis

Amy Nguyen and Vincent Ho (he/they)
July 26, 2024

The Benton County Fair will be held July 31 through August 3 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds. The event will offer many different activities for attendees such as shopping,...

A contributed photo from the Bard in the Quad.

The Bard in the Quad performs Julius Caesar

Daniella Rodriguez, Reporter
July 23, 2024

“The Bard in the Quad” plays their interpretation of “Julius Caesar” from August 1 - 4 and August 8 - 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Union Quad. According to Elizabeth Helman, theatre arts...

A beach near Newport on Oct. 18th. The Ocean Observatories Initiative are collecting data off of the Oregon coast in partnership with OSU, a project recently renewed with a new grant of $220 million dollars.

Coast closed for shellfish harvesting due to toxic scare

Maya Lim, Reporter
July 18, 2024

On May 17, elevated levels of toxins were detected in shellfish on the Oregon coast leading to the closure of the entire coastline to mussels, razor clams and bay clam harvests. According to Steven...

Two roommates play video games together in their shared space.

Innovating play: OSU’s video game development club

Lidya Acar, Reporter
July 16, 2024

The Oregon State Video Game Development Club buzzes with creativity and collaboration, diving into the world of pixels and programming. The club has its sights set on expanding its impact with a plan...

The sun shines upon Trysting Tree Golf Club in Corvallis, OR, on July 7, 2024.

Special Olympics Oregon returns after seven year hiatus

Fox Perez, Reporter
July 9, 2024

2017 was the last time Special Olympics Oregon held the Summer State Games and they need help. The Games will be taking place on the Oregon State University campus and surrounding venues in Corvallis,...

Photograph of the sun emerging through the trees on the Oregon State University campus on July 12. The summer weather is predicted to be hot and dry during expected fire season.

Excessive heat looms over Corvallis

Lidya Acar, Reporter
July 3, 2024

According to the National Weather Service, parts of Oregon, including Corvallis have been issued an excessive heat warning from noon on Thursday until 11 p.m. Sunday. Corvallis is forecast to reach...

New residence hall to open this fall

Jonathon Leland, News Contributor
July 3, 2024

Hall-ing away the old and in with the new: construction of the residence hall on the east side of campus is scheduled to be completed this fall. The hall for upper division undergraduate and graduate...

An Oregon State University football fan
cheers for his team at the football game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State University at Autzen Stadium on November 24. This game held lots of emotions as the rivalry between the two teams is strong.

Pac-12 review

Coaches revisit conference history
Casey Lavin, Sports Editor
July 3, 2024

“The final seconds tick off the clock. Hugely disappointing for the Ducks, and an incredible win, this beautiful scene in Corvallis. The ninth win of the year for the Beavers and now it's official: 38-34,”...

Abby Doerr (#4) bats in OSU’s game against University of Utah at Kelly Field on April 28, 2024.

Sisters leave Oregon State University athletics together

Ethan Heathershaw, Sports Writer
July 3, 2024

Abby and Paige Doerr became a premier sister duo on the Oregon State University softball team in the 2023 - 2024 softball season. With a four-year age gap between the two, Abby being the oldest, it...

Jim Myers observes the color on his midnight roma tomatoes in the Oregon State University greenhouses on June 10.

Vegetable professor leaves legume legacy

Audrey Saiz (she/her), News Contributor
July 3, 2024

The last time you walked into a grocery store in search of tomatoes you probably saw a medley pack with red, yellow and purple cherry tomatoes. What you might not know is that those indigo tomatoes were...

A construction site involved with the construction of Oregon State University’s new research and teaching complex operates through the reflection of a car’s side mirror in Corvallis, OR, on June 19, 2024.

Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex construction continues

Josh Cande, News Contributor
July 3, 2024

Editor's note: The headline has been updated in the online version of this story to reflect the proper name of the Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex. Oregon State University’s forthcoming Collaborative...

Nick Siler, an assistant professor of atmospheric science at Oregon State University, talks about the climate of the upcoming summer months in Corvallis on June 10.

Corvallis residents adjust to summer heat

Molly Hoglund, News Contributor
July 2, 2024

As Oregon State University students flee Corvallis for the summer season, the remaining troops battle climbing temperatures, fewer rainy days and scarce air conditioning. Corvallis weather over the...

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