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Oregon State's Director of Tribal Relations, Chance White Eyes, discusses in an interview about Oregon State University's action in returning ancestral items back to the tribes on Nov. 26, 2024 in the Kerr Administration Building.

New OSU facility aims to return tribal artifacts

Kip Franich, Reporter
January 6, 2025

Oregon State University recently opened a new facility with the purpose of returning Ancestor remains and cultural artifacts to local Tribes, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees circles the Kerr Administration building as a bargaining session between CGE and OSU occurs on Dec. 6. The two parties came to tentative agreement Friday.

CGE ratifies wage agreement

Kip Franich, Reporter
December 10, 2024

The Coalition of Graduate Employees had two days to vote on whether to accept the tentative agreement made with Oregon State University representatives on Friday; the vote passed Monday with 93% of union...

CGE strikers chant in front of the Memorial Union on Nov. 22.

CGE, OSU wage negotiations stall

Kip Franich, Reporter
December 2, 2024

Representatives from Oregon State University and the Coalition of Graduate Employees met for mediation sessions on Nov. 22 and 25 to try to come to terms on wages for graduate employees and are set to...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees strikes on Tuesday, Nov. 12, after negotiations with Oregon State University did not meet expectations.

OSU looks to replace teachers during CGE strike

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 22, 2024

Editor's note: This article has been edited to clarify the percentage of wages that Erika Stewart spends on rent. This story has also been updated to clarify what training graduate students receive in...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees strikes on Tuesday, Nov. 12, after negotiations with Oregon State University did not meet expectations.

CGE, OSU negotiations at standstill

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 20, 2024

The mediation between Oregon State University and the Coalition of Graduate Employees over increased salaries for graduate employees on Monday ended at an impasse, with neither side willing to budge. According...

Students to showcase cultural dishes

Students to showcase cultural dishes

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 15, 2024

Oregon State University is set to host the second annual Global Culinary Heritage Celebration as part of its upcoming International Education Week in order to “cultivate a greater appreciation of food...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees commenced a strike on Tuesday after negotiations with the university did not meet their expectations. The strike will continue into next week.

CGE, OSU not coming to terms

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 15, 2024

The Coalition of Graduate Employees met with Oregon State University representatives to mediate graduate employee wages Thursday, but were unable to come to an agreement. While earlier mediation did...

The Coalition of Graduate Employees commenced a strike on Nov. 12 after negotiations with the university did not meet their expectations.

CGE commences first union strike at Oregon State University

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 12, 2024

Negotiations between Oregon State University and the Coalition of Graduate Employees over Veterans Day weekend officially came to a standstill, prompting CGE to stage a walkout Tuesday morning.  Through...

Student protesters hold signs for the Coalition of Graduate Employees.

Coalition of Graduate Employees file intent to strike

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 8, 2024

The Coalition of Graduate Employees will strike starting Tuesday if wage negotiations do not go well with Oregon State University, said CGE’s vice presidents of organizing, Maddy Duong and Emerson Barret.  According...

Student protesters hold signs for the Coalition of Graduate Employees at a practice picket at Oregon State University on Oct. 16.

Coalition of Graduate Employees conducts practice protest

Kip Franich, Reporter
October 18, 2024

“When I say union, you say power,” was the chant Wednesday morning in the Memorial Union Quad as members of the Coalition of Graduate Employees practiced marching for a potential picket over low wages. Since...

Heatless Habanero's collected on a plate

OSU unveils new heatless peppers

Kip Franich, Reporter
October 16, 2024

They say “If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen,” but chefs and farmers are dying to get their hands on these low-heat habanero peppers. Over the past 25 years, Oregon State University...

Indigenous Peoples’ Week brings cultural understanding to OSU

Indigenous Peoples’ Week brings cultural understanding to OSU

Kip Franich, Reporter
October 14, 2024

Editor's note: This story has been corrected in its online version to reflect the correct day of the week of Indigenous Peoples' Day.   In the past, Indigenous Peoples' Day, which falls on the second...

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