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The Daily Barometer

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The Daily Barometer

Robert Dampf, chair of the Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors, has sent a letter to Rani Borkar, chair of the Oregon State University Board of Trustees, refuting several claims made by OSU President F. King Alexander.

LSU board chair ‘beyond offended’ by Alexander’s claims, sends letter to OSU Board of Trustees

Millicent Durand, News Contributor
March 22, 2021

Editor’s Note: Content warning—story contains mention of sexual harassment and assault.Robert Dampf, chair of the Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors, has sent a letter to Rani Borkar,...

Face mask-wearing marchers hold signs and chant during the "March for Black Lives" on June 7. 

Students write letter to Ed Ray after ‘passive’ email regarding issues faced by Black communities

Teresita Guzman Nader, News Reporter
June 12, 2020

Ed Ray, Oregon State University president, sent an email to all OSU students on May 31, calling for immediate action after the death of George Floyd. While some students applaud his words, others call...

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Letter to the Editor: Community Hall a ‘vanilla-flavored name’

Michael Collen, OSU Emeritus Professor of Music
October 22, 2018

I recently stopped by the building, formerly named Benton Hall, where I taught for 32 years. I looked at the big new sign and immediately started laughing. “Community Hall? “ I thought. I wonder what...

ASOSU Judicial Chair Luke Bennett

Letter to the Editor: ‘Challenge yourself’

Luke Bennett, ASOSU Judicial Chair
September 14, 2018

Welcome to Oregon State University!You often hear that college will shape you into the person you are meant to be, and not to our surprise, it’s not without reason. We come as learners from every walk...

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OSU remains committed to addressing climate change

Edward J. Ray, OSU President
June 12, 2017

Faculty, staff and students,Last week, the Trump administration announced that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change mitigation. I want to assure the Oregon State University...

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