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The Student News Site of Oregon State University

The Daily Barometer

The Student News Site of Oregon State University

The Daily Barometer

Robert Lohman, second year student studying business, holds his family’s firearm, which is kept at his family’s home. Oregon State University restricts firearms on university property.

OSU policies restrict firearms on campus

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
April 1, 2018

Exceptions include on-duty law enforcement officers, ROTC members.From state and federal laws to Oregon State University policies, courts have ruled that restrictions on firearms must be balanced with...

The photo illustration depicts an example of approved items in a clear gallon sized bag acceptable for ticketed athletic events. The Clear Bag Policy was put into play beginning with baseball games.

OSU enforces Clear Bag Policy

Jarred Bierbrauer and Anna Weeks, Multimedia Reporter
March 12, 2018

The Clear Bag Policy restricts size, types of bags at ticketed athletic events.Fans will be forced to leave the backpacks and purses at home next game day in exchange for clear bags and small clutches.Oregon...

Timely Warnings vs Emergency Notifications

Law enforcement encourages students to speak up about suspicious activity

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
March 12, 2018

University working to improve threat detection, timely warnings.Some students saw the threats online. Others heard about them from friends. But when a former Oregon State University student threatened...

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