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The floor of the Global Community Kitchen flooded due to someone hitting the sprinkler

Breaking News: OSU Community Kitchen sprinkler broken

Vincent Ho (he/they), Reporter
August 21, 2024

Editor's note: A previous version of the story incorrectly attributed the cause of the incident. The sprinkler went off due to someone hitting the sprinkler. One of the sprinklers in the Global Community...

Common Fields to host Corvallis Jazz Festival

Common Fields to host Corvallis Jazz Festival

Amy Nguyen, News Reporter
August 20, 2024

A jazz festival will be hosted on Aug. 25 from noon to 8 p.m. at Common Fields located in downtown Corvallis at 545 SW 3rd St. There will be a $5 entry fee to enter the event, but the event is free...

Contributed photo from Big Fish Labs depicts research activities of Big Fish Lab member Dr. Alexandra McInturf conducted under approved scientific permitting.

Sharks in Corvallis: Big Fish Fest makes a splash at OSU

Fox Perez, Reporter
August 16, 2024

For all of the shark fans in Corvallis, Big Fish Fest is an event dedicated to our apex predators. Hosted by PRAx and the Big Fish Lab, the event will take place on Aug. 23 from 5-8 p.m. at the Patricia...

An illustration balancing AI and with emission from a factory

AI experts speak on impact of carbon emissions

Fox Perez, News Contributor
August 13, 2024

When Oregon State University students use artificial intelligence for their research papers, they may not realize the environmental impact of their very paper. Wenqian Dong and Stephen Ramsey, assistant...

OSU Students engage in a peaceful encampment outside of the Memorial Union on May 15 in Corvallis. Their tents and signs displayed various messages to support their cause.

OSU shares updates on commitments to OSU-PSC

Lidya Acar, Reporter
August 5, 2024

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include a statement from University Relations and Marketing. URM disputes OSU-PSC's allegation that additional Student Code of Conduct violations were issued...

Former landfill and mine become cornerstone of OSU-Cascades campus expansion

Max Loew, Reporter
August 5, 2024

Although small, the Oregon State University-Cascades campus refuses to stop its continued growth, taking steps to expand throughout the decades.  The Cascades campus has been a part of Oregon State...

A contributed An architectural rendering of the 77-unit Hatfield Marine Science Center housing project.

Hatfield Marine Science Center moves forward with new housing development

Maya Lim, Reporter
August 5, 2024

A 77-unit housing project at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport is underway, with construction expected to be completed in fall or winter 2025.  According to an Oregon State University news...

Construction is underway on the new bridge in downtown Corvallis

Van Buren Bridge anti-earthquake construction resumes through summer

Max Loew, Reporter
August 5, 2024

The current Van Buren Bridge was considered seismically unstable in 2019. Due to its narrow design, low clearance and weight restriction, the bridge acted as a bottleneck for all vehicles. The present...

Contributed photo: A look at the interior of the renovated Pride Center.

Renovated Pride Center prepares for fall open

Daniella Rodriguez, Reporter
August 5, 2024

At long last, the Pride Center is no longer a room in the Student Experience Center and has now returned to its original location. Vee Escobar, a second-year graduate student studying public health,...

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Editorial: Changes coming to reader engagement online

Removing comments from our website to improve communication
Barometer Staff
August 5, 2024

Our news coverage wouldn’t be possible without the support and engagement of our readers. We believe that public discourse is important to our society, and news plays a vital role in that process. In...

A photo of the 50cc motorbike student team

OSU student engineers race to break 50cc motorcycle speed record

Lidya Acar, Reporter
August 1, 2024

A team of Oregon State University students hope to break the Bonneville Salt Flats 50cc motorcycle land speed record during the Southern California Timing Association Bonneville Speed Week. The team left...

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ASOSU Senate passes campus cultural development bills

Ash Estevan (she/her), Justice, Equity and Diversity Reporter
July 30, 2024

Editor's note: Sections of this story have been rearranged for clarity.  The Associated Students of Oregon State University senate held a meeting July 30 with an agenda highlighting discussions on...

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