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The Student News Site of Oregon State University

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The Student News Site of Oregon State University

The Daily Barometer

Recreational Sports facilities will be under renovation this summer

Riley LeCocq, News Reporter
June 26, 2023

Throughout the summer, Student Legacy Park, the sand volleyball courts and multiple Dixon Recreation Center facilities will be under construction. Current construction-caused detours and closure throughout...

Kettlebell weights at Dixon Recreation
Center. In previous summer terms, only
enrolled students could utilize the Dixon
facilities, but this year any student can work
out for free.

OSU students can now work out for free this summer at Dixon Recreation Center

Haley Stark, News Contributor
August 1, 2022

For the first time in Dixon Recreation Center’s history, all students are able to access the facilities free of charge during the summer term. Since its opening in 1976, Dixon Recreation Center...

This illustration depicts a gym staff member calling out a woman who is wearing a sports bra and gym shorts. Dixon Rec Centers dress code may cause issues to those wearing certain gym attire that expose skin.

Clairmont: Students have a right to freedom of expression through the clothing they wear

Kimberly Clairmont, Columnist
November 3, 2021

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. The Oregon State University Department of Recreational Sports’...

Members of the Human Service Resource Center Food Pantry Noelle Galardi (Left), Tina Hanby and Katlyn Varney prepare grocery bags for pickup on Feb. 17 at Champinefu Lodge. The HSRC provides students with resources who may be struggling with food or housing insecurity.

OSU provides students with variety of resources

Mackenzie M. Hebner, News Contributor
October 6, 2021

Oregon State University has many resources around campus dedicated to helping students such as the Human Services Resource Center, Counseling and Psychological Services department and Dixon Recreation...

Jiepeng Zhu, Master of Science in Business, is working out in Dixon Recreational Sport Center on Mon. 8th. “ I think Dixon did a great job on social distancing and making indoor exercise safer,” Zhu said.

Dixon Recreation Center open for use, reservations required

Yuxi Zhu, Practicum Contributor
February 16, 2021

Oregon State University has reopened on-campus facilities within the Department of Recreational Sports. Following all Oregon guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic, students now have a healthy, safe exercise...

OSU Rec Sports offers mens, womens, and co-ed basketball leagues during winter term. 

Oregon State Rec Sports offers fitness options for students

Teresita Guzman Nader, News Contributor
September 20, 2019

Correction: We initially published Dixon Recreation Center's summer hours instead of the academic year hours. This error has been corrected.In addition to tuition, the majority of Oregon State University...

Teams attempt to sink other boats in the pool. Team Presentation Support ended with a victory.

Water Battleship makes a splash

Gunnar Boag, Sports Contributor
March 12, 2018

Presentation Support comes out on top for inaugural tournament.Canoes. Check. Buckets. Check. A first-ever intramural event. Double check.In its inaugural season, students flocked to Dixon Pool to try...

Corvallis community member Elhum Oskui lunges in the Student Legacy Park. Oskui is an avid member of Dixon Recreation Center and works to represent a dedicated, strong group of women at Dixon. 

Creating more inclusive workout spaces

Tiffani Smith, News Contributor
March 6, 2017

Dixon Recreation Center working to increase women’s use of facilities Working out can already be intimidating for various individuals. As a woman, walking into an environment where men outnumber the...

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