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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

Sustainability outside of the classroom: Environmental organizations on campus

Sustainability outside of the classroom: Environmental organizations on campus

Haley Stark, News Reporter
April 10, 2023

Oregon State University is consistently ranked one of the most sustainable college campuses, achieving a gold rating under the Sustainability Tracing, Assessment and Rating System for every year since...

Photo illustration depicts Beaver Buddy Kylie Andrews (left; she/her) and Sara Jaffe (she/her) walking towards the library on March 8. The Associated Students of Oregon State University’s (ASOSU) SafeRide program will be extended to the Beaver Buddies program.

ASOSU SafeRide introduces Beaver Buddies, new evening guided walking service

Haley Stark, News Reporter
April 10, 2023

The SafeRide program by the Associated Students of Oregon State University provides students with free rides around the OSU campus and Corvallis at night. Their newest addition, Beaver Buddies, expands...

An Eco2Go container drop-off outside of the MU on February 28, 2023. After complaints of the renewed Eco2Go containers piling up everywhere except their marked drop zones, these areas now sit empty.

Eco2Go organizer reflects on program’s re-implementation

Haley Stark, News Reporter
April 6, 2023

Following the return of University Housing and Dining’s reusable takeout container program this January after a COVID-19 related hiatus, Eco2Go has seen mixed results. The program allows students...

Sustainability Conference ignites conversations about environmentalism in Northwest universities

Sustainability Conference ignites conversations about environmentalism in Northwest universities

Haley Stark, News Reporter
March 6, 2023

Bringing awareness to environmental efforts across Pacific Northwest universities, the Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference will be hosted by the Oregon State University Sustainability...

Beavers Got Talent to showcase OSU talents this Saturday

Beavers Got Talent to showcase OSU talents this Saturday

Haley Stark, News Reporter
March 2, 2023

Featuring singers, dance groups, pianists and beatboxers, a wide variety of student talents will be on showcase at the Beaver’s Got Talent event this Saturday from 6-8 p.m. in Oregon State University’s...

A Stellar’s Jay in a bush on Oregon State campus on Feb. 17. The OSU birdwatching tours run from noon to 1 p.m. on the 21st and 23rd of February.

Expect a different form of campus tour through the Bird Walk

Haley Stark, News Reporter
February 22, 2023

Robins, scrub jays, spotted towhees, chickadees and Oregon juncos.  According to tour guide Amerie Lommen, these are just a few of the species you can expect to encounter on the Bird Walk at Oregon...

Free registration funding available for students to attend Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference

Free registration funding available for students to attend Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference

Haley Stark, News Reporter
February 10, 2023

Oregon State University is set to host 2023’s Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference, an event centered on making Cascadia’s educational institutions more eco-friendly.  The...

Valentines Benefit Dance and Silent Auction set to raise funds for Willamette Grange #52 restoration efforts

Valentines Benefit Dance and Silent Auction set to raise funds for Willamette Grange #52 restoration efforts

Haley Stark, Reporter
February 6, 2023

Willamette Grange #52 is holding a Valentines Benefit Dance and Silent Auction on Feb. 10, including snacks, drinks, professional photography, and live music from the band Shatterproof. Held in the...

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Salem For Refugees expands to Corvallis

Haley Stark, News Reporter
January 13, 2023

Salem for Refugees has announced a co-sponsorship with Corvallis for Refugees, a new program helmed by Chris McQueen set to begin this year.  Formed in 2016 as an alternative to religion-based resettlement...

Photo illustration of a car, stop sign and OSU parking tickets falling.

2030 sustainable transportation strategy combats commuter grievances at OSU

Haley Stark, News Reporter
November 28, 2022

The announcement of the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex comes with many implications for Oregon State University commuters.  With the lot between the Lonnie B. Harris Black...

Master’s student in gender studies, G Koffink (any/all) helps to set up the memorial table on Nov. 21 in the SEC for those lost in the recent Colorado Springs shooting. The shooting occurred in Colorado Springs on Nov. 19-20, with five people being killed and 17 more injured.

Club Q victims are memorialized by OSU’s queer community

Haley Stark, Reporter
November 22, 2022

In light of the shootings at Club Q in Colorado Springs last Saturday, Queers Studies, the Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center and the Pride Center held a vigil in honor of the victims. Gathered...

How the Ranked voting or Ranked-choice voting system works when it comes to elections.

Corvallis adopts ranked choice voting for upcoming general election

Haley Stark, News Contributor
October 3, 2022

The City of Corvallis has announced the implementation of a ranked choice voting system for the municipal Nov. 8 general election. The ranked choice voting system was passed under 2016’s measure 2-100...

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