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Oregon State explains holidays, days off

Oregon State explains holidays, days off

Andres Bedoya-Bunch, Reporter
February 3, 2025

From historic Veterans Day offering a sneak peak into Thanksgiving break, to a day of honor like Martin Luther King Jr. Day providing respite until Spring Break, students may foster feelings of anticipation...

OSU security expert explains how to avoid phishing

OSU security expert explains how to avoid phishing

Vincent Ho, Reporter
February 3, 2025

On Jan. 9, the City of Corvallis was victim to a phishing scam, compromising the email of Paul Schuffer, Ward 7 City Councilor and Council President. City of Corvallis Public Information Officer Patrick...

OSU to hold commencement

First in-person graduation for many 2020 high school graduates
Molly Hoglund, News Contributor
June 3, 2024

Oregon State University’s 155th annual commencement ceremony will bring together staff, students and family to honor and celebrate the 2024 graduating class.  June’s commencement will be a unique...

Where to access over-the-counter contraception pill as an OSU student

Where to access over-the-counter contraception pill as an OSU student

Riley LeCocq, Senior Reporter
April 8, 2024

Opill, the FDA approved over-the-counter oral birth control, is now available in drug stores across the country, but for students in Corvallis, there are limited locations carrying the pill. For most...

No, the orcas aren’t attacking boats, researchers say

No, the orcas aren’t attacking boats, researchers say

Emma Coke, News Contributor
August 24, 2023

In an unforeseen twist of maritime mayhem, pods of orcas have unleashed a wave of what many are referring to as “boat attacks.” These marine mischief-makers have taken to flipping, nudging and even...

Over-the-counter oral contraceptive approved by FDA, what students need to know

Over-the-counter oral contraceptive approved by FDA, what students need to know

Riley LeCocq, News Reporter
August 16, 2023

The United States will join over 100 countries worldwide with over-the-counter access to birth control with the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Opill.  With much still up in the air since...

Beaver Bill awaits governor’s signature, big change for Oregon’s beaver population

Beaver Bill awaits governor’s signature, big change for Oregon’s beaver population

Maya Lim, News Contributor
August 11, 2023

Ensconced in well-constructed lodges of wood and mud, nature's ingenious engineers have revolutionized Oregon’s rivers and streams. Creatures from all around the riparian habitat come to seek shelter...

Firing Lane: True democracy starts with ranked choice voting

Firing Lane: True democracy starts with ranked choice voting

Alexander Banks, News Contributor
August 7, 2023

Editor's Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. In November 2024, Oregonians will have the chance to vote...

Letitia Carson's exhibit at Corvallis Museum showcases Black history in Corvallis

Letitia Carson’s exhibit at Corvallis Museum showcases Black history in Corvallis

Alexander Banks, News Contributor
August 7, 2023

Letitia Carson, a former slave from Kentucky turned Oregon homesteader, is one of the growing diverse stories featured at the Corvallis Museum—showcased through a temporary exhibit—after a refreshed...

OSU researchers estimate gray whales consume millions of microparticles each day

OSU researchers estimate gray whales consume millions of microparticles each day

Emma Coke, News Contributor
August 7, 2023

Correction: In the August 7 version of the article, there was misinformation. Microparticles are any particles smaller than five millimeters.    Researchers at Oregon State University estimate...

Icosahedron: 003

Icosahedron: 003

H. Beck, Cartoonist
November 9, 2022

Oregon State University Women’s Softball players Mariah Mazon (left) and Frankie Hammoude have both been named All-Americans by Softball America. While Mazon made the All-America
First Team, Hammoude made Third Team

Blood in the water

Beaver Softball finishes historic season No. 8 in nation
Sam Misa, Summer Sports Chief
July 5, 2022

Following a losing season in 2021, the Oregon State University Softball team spent this year making up for those losses. Composed of one of the youngest college softball teams in America, the...

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