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Jason Dorsette, Associate Director for Strategic Communication at OSU, can be seen on looking as Terrence Harris, Assistant Director of the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center. With hate being a pervasive aspect of society Terrence spoke on peace above all at the rally.

The Oregon State Community Gathers After the Derek Chauvin Verdict.

By: Solomon L. Myers, OMN Photographer
April 21, 2021

After three weeks of testimony former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was charged with second degree murder, third degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Chauvin will face up to 40 years...

A photo-illustration of historical movements throughout the years and boxes detailing where they took place and when they started. Each photo has been modified from its original format. Photos courtesy of Creative Commons.    

BLM becomes one of the longest social justice movements in history, differs from others in the past

Adriana Gutierrez, News Contributor
September 24, 2020

The Black Lives Matter movement, one of the longest social justice movements in history, passed the hundredth day that protestors filled the streets shouting, “no justice, no peace!” in protest of...

OSU Women's Soccer defender Maddy Ellsworth holds a sign at a Black Lives Matter protest. Ellsworth has been using her platform to raise awareness and call for education in response to George Floyd's death. 

OSU Women’s Soccer’s Ellsworth pushes teammates, coaches in advocacy education

Now is the time to make a change. Oregon State Women’s soccer redshirt freshman defender Maddy Ellsworth is committed not only to her team but also to making a difference in our community. Being a Black...

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OSU expressed ‘displeasure’ after Oregon State Police trooper refused to wear mask in establishment

Teresita Guzman Nader, News Reporter
July 21, 2020

After a trooper from the Oregon State Police refused to wear a mask inside a local coffee shop, Oregon State University expressed feeling displeased with the trooper’s behavior, and set expectations...

OSU Track and Field's Sydney Guthrie-Baker posing with a shot.

OSU Track and Field’s Guthrie-Baker advocating for change in Black Lives Matter movement

Sydney Guthrie-Baker is a senior student-athlete at Oregon State, her name gracing the all-time lists in both shot put and hammer throw for the Beavers’ women’s track and field team. But Guthrie-Baker...

Corvallis community members gather in front of the Benton County Courthouse on June 19 in solidarity with Black Lives Matter activists around the nation.

Corvallis educators hold Black Lives Matter rally, stress anti-racist action

Joe Wolf, City Editor
June 20, 2020

On the last day of the K-12 school year, Friday, June 19, hundreds of mask-wearing Corvallis, Ore. educators, students and community members gathered in front of the Benton County Courthouse at 4 p.m....

Student-led peaceful demonstration puts Corvallis police, community on notice for violence against black people

Student-led peaceful demonstration puts Corvallis police, community on notice for violence against black people

Joe Wolf, City Editor
June 1, 2020

Hundreds of Oregon State University students and Corvallis community members gathered in front of the Benton County Courthouse Sunday, May 31, to participate in a vigil for George Floyd and a demonstration...

Protesters chant "black lives matter" as they make their way through downtown Corvallis, Ore. this evening to denounce racism and recent police killings of African Americans in the United States.

Corvallis community protests police brutality, supports Black Lives Matter movement

Max Hatala, News Contributor
May 30, 2020

Corvallis, Ore. residents took to the streets to support the nationwide protests to denounce racism, police brutality and recent police killings of African Americans in the United States on Saturday night.Protestors...

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