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2023 ASOSU Inauguration
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Jan Michael Looking Wolf (he/him), instutor of the Native American Flute class leads flute circle during the second song at the Student Excperience Center on May 31. Looking Wolf is a tribe elder and is the great grandson of the chief that signed the treaty for this land.
MUS 108 hosts annual flute circle
OSU’s 154th Commencement: Celebrating with colleges and cultural centers
OSU’s 154th Commencement: Celebrating with colleges and cultural centers
Jalyn Devereaux (she/her) stretches before running on the Intramural Fields on May 4. She ran that morning as part of her training to complete the Corvallis-to-Sea-Trail (C2C), a pathway that links the Willamette Valley and Pacific Ocean.
OSU student runs 56 miles to fund undergraduate research
Doug Boysen (left), president and CEO of Samaritan Health Services, gives a speech to introduce the new Health Center after Jayathi Murthy’s speech on May 23 in front of the new center located on the southwest side of campus. The new Health Center is in collaboration with Student Health Services and Samaritan Health Services.
New on-campus health center and pharmacy to open in late June with increased hours
Bitter Half Booking hosts a Pride prom this June to kick off Pride month
Bitter Half Booking hosts a Pride prom this June to kick off Pride month
Professor John Bailey is interviewed in his office on April 28 in Corvallis. Bailey teaches multiple courses on wildfire science and management.
Hotter fire seasons are coming – who’s preparing?
A photo illustration of a person voting taken on Feb. 19. With preliminary results from the Secretary of State’s website showing that 57.26% people voted against the measure, there is a small chance that the measure will pass.
May Elections preliminary results: Benton County bond measure 2-140 faces slim chance of passing
Vegetables offered for sale by Gathering Together Farm at the Corvallis Farmers’ Market on May 6 in downtown Corvallis. As with most of the farms at the Farmers’ Market, Gathering Together Farm felt little to no negative effect from the past year’s weather trends.
Cold and wet spring has delayed harvests, Corvallis growers say
Students and Corvallis community members sit under covered seating in front of the Valley Library on May 9. With weather patterns shifting towards warmer and sunnier days, more and more people seem to be enjoying the outdoor atmosphere.
High temperatures forecasted for Corvallis starting this weekend
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Beaver Baseball routs Sam Houston State in Baton Rouge Regional
First baseman Garret Forrester (left), pitcher AJ Lattery (middle), and catcher Tanner Smith (right) make their way back to the dugout following the conclusion of their half-inning against Western Carolina on May 20. The Beavers will make their way down to Baton Rouge this week and have their first game against Sam Houston.
Beavers geaux down south
Junior Kyle Dernedde meets his teammates after securing his first grand slam of the season. The Beavers have put up 43 runs in the past two games against Western Carolina.
Beaver Baseball secures a dominant series win over the Catamounts with a season high six home runs
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Beavers mash five home runs in 20-7 victory
Rhett Larson pitches against the University of Portland Pilots in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday at Goss Stadium in Corvallis. Larson surrendered three earned runs in his 1.2 innings of work.
Pilots blaze past Beavers in home loss Tuesday
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Beaver Baseball routs Sam Houston State in Baton Rouge Regional
First baseman Garret Forrester (left), pitcher AJ Lattery (middle), and catcher Tanner Smith (right) make their way back to the dugout following the conclusion of their half-inning against Western Carolina on May 20. The Beavers will make their way down to Baton Rouge this week and have their first game against Sam Houston.
Beavers geaux down south
Junior Kyle Dernedde meets his teammates after securing his first grand slam of the season. The Beavers have put up 43 runs in the past two games against Western Carolina.
Beaver Baseball secures a dominant series win over the Catamounts with a season high six home runs
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Beavers mash five home runs in 20-7 victory
Rhett Larson pitches against the University of Portland Pilots in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday at Goss Stadium in Corvallis. Larson surrendered three earned runs in his 1.2 innings of work.
Pilots blaze past Beavers in home loss Tuesday
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The DAM Mailbag: Baseball, Beaver Football’s 2023 Season, Jade Carey’s impact on OSU Gymnastics
Defensive back Alex Austin runs the ball towards the end zone in the game against Colorado University on October 22, 2022 at Reser Stadium. Austin will be heading to the Buffalo Bills where Beaver alumni Jordan Poyer currently plays.
Oregon State defensive back Alex Austin drafted by the Buffalo Bills
Tight end Luke Musgrave leaps into the air to connect on a seam route down the left sideline which resulted in a touchdown or the Beavers against Boise State on Sept. 3, 2022. Musgrave is the only Oregon State tight end who has been drafted this early in the NFL Draft.
Oregon State tight end Luke Musgrave drafted by the Green Bay Packers
Offensive holder Josh Green (left; #37) steadies the ball for kicker Atticus Sappington (#36) on April 22 at Reser Stadium. An annual spring game is held as a sendoff for Beaver Football spring practices with defense taking this year’s victory.
Beaver Defense shines in annual spring game
DJ Uiagalelei is seen speaking with the media following a March spring practice inside of Reser Stadium. Uiagalelei is a transfer quarterback from Clemson and is a former 5-star out of California.
Beaver football looks to maintain last season’s success ahead of the 2023 football season
Madi Dagen celebrates her final floor routine in Gill Coliseum during a meet against Utah at Gill Coliseum on Saturday. Dagen recorded a 9.950 on the exercise.
Beavers claim a share of the PAC-12 conference championship with a win over Utah Utes
Jade Carey during her beam routine. Carey went on to score two 10.000s for the first time at home this season.
Oregon State gymnastics pull a powerful win over Arizona Wildcats
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Oregon State Beavers Gymnastics pull a comeback against #7 California Golden Bears with a tie at home
Sydney Gonzales celebrates after a successful vault at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore, on Jan 27 in a meet with Rutgers University. The Beavers won the meet, 197.275 to 194.150.
Oregon State beavers gymnastics show incredible team effort with a 197.275 win over Rutgers
Oregon State gymnast Madi Dagen celebrates with her team after performing a beam routine at the Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Jan. 21. Dagen scored two 9.90s on the beam.
Gymnastics first home meet of the season filled with many successful moments for the Beavers
Sophomore forward Glenn Taylor Jr. jabs against the Utah defense inside of Gill Coliseum on Jan. 26. Taylor Jr.s departure hurts the Beavers offense and requires the team to look elsewhere for replacement.
The NCAA transfer portal has not been kind to Beaver basketball
Glenn Taylor Jr. drives to the basket against the California Golden Bears on March 4 at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR. Taylor Jr. produced 17 points off of scoring for the Beavers against the Sun Devils.
Beavers’ offense stalls late against Arizona State in PAC-12 Tournament
Sitting alongside teammate, center Chol Marial, guard Felipe Palazzo cheers for his team in a tough game against UCLA on February 9 in Gill Coliseum.
Men’s Basketball’s Felipe Palazzo: Sports provide a common language for international students at Oregon State
Michael Rataj dunking for the final two points scored in the game against the California Golden Bears on March 4th at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR. After being down for most of the game, the Beavers made a comeback, winning the game with a score of 66-69.
Pope, Taylor Jr., and Bilodeau combine for 56 points as the Beavers take down the California Bears 69-66
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Beavers struggle in 23-point loss to Stanford
Senior Zach Lame juggles the ball during a training session with the mens soccer team of Oregon State early in the month of April.
Senior Zach Lame achieves childhood dream of playing division-one soccer at OSU
Mouhometh Thiam stands in Paul Lorenz Field on Sunday. Mouhometh Thiam, a junior at OSU, specializes as a midfielder.
Beavers’ season comes to an end after upset loss to the University of Portland
Freshman defender Max Gosset clears the ball versus redshirt senior midfielder Omar Grey in a match that ended in a tie score of 1-1 in Paul Lorenz Field on Oct. 21. The Beavers today ended the undefeated Huskies record with a score of 1-0.
Oregon State Beavers upset the undefeated Huskies with an end of game goal
Oregon State University men’s soccer player Gael Gibert attempting to head the ball before Stanford’s goalkeeper Matt Frank can receive it on Oct. 9 at Paul Lorenz Field. OSU men’s soccer faced off against Stanford with a final score of 2-2.
Gallery: OSU vs. Stanford 10/09
Beaver Soccer ends in stalemate against Utah Valley
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Beaver Softball falls to the Huskies in the PAC-12 Softball Tournament
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Beavers softball comes up just short against Washington
Oregon State softball player Grace Messmer plays shortstop at Kelly field on Saturday, March 18 in Corvallis, Ore. OSU challenged California and were defeated 15-6.
Golden Bears batting too much for Beavers’ softball, Beavers lose 15-6
In an archived photo from the 2022 softball season, junior infielder Grace Messmer creates contact on a pitch from Arizonas pitcher. Messmer is now one of only eight upperclassmen on the Beavers roster this season.
Freshmen energy needed on Beaver Softball team, 2023 season preview
Junior utility player Madison Simon runs towards first pace in Saturdays game against Mt. Hood Community College. The Beavers won by a score of 13-4.
Beavers softball finishes their fall season with another win
Sophomore guard Talia Von Oelhoffen moves around the Colorado defense in the prior matchup that happened between the two teams in Gill Coliseum on Feb. 5. The Beavers were without Oelhoffen for the PAC-12 Tournament as well as games prior to the seasons end.
Beavers fall to Buffaloes in PAC-12 Tournament Quarterfinals
Noelle Mannen calls a play against Arizona State on Friday in Corvallis. Mannen has helped the Beavers at the guard position since the injury news to Talia Von Oelhoffen.
Beavers rally past USC in first round of PAC-12 tournament
Noelle Mannen shoots a layup against the Arizona Wildcats on Feb. 25 at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis. OSU beat Arizona with a final score of 70-78.
Beavers women’s basketball overpowers No. 14 Arizona, win 78-70
Reagan Beers puts up a layup against Arizona State on Friday in Corvallis. The freshman trio of Beers, Blacklock, and Gardiner combined for 41 of the Beavers 73 points.
Oregon State Beavers suffer ninth straight loss against Arizona Sun devils
Raegan Beers shoots a foul shot against the Utah Utes on Feb. 3 at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis. Beers continues to be aggressive on the glass while scoring, achieving her 13th double-double of her freshman season.
Beavers’ front court not enough for Murekatete and the Cougars
Oregon State University (OSU) women’s soccer player, Megin Turi, and University of Southern California (USC) women’s soccer player, Jaelyn Eisenhart, intensely sprint towards the ball on Sept. 29, 2022. OSU’s women’s soccer faced off USC’s team on Sept. 29 with a final score of OSU 1, USC 5.
Beavers draw with Ducks on the road to wrap up season
Senior midfielder Abby Schwartz attempts a shot against the California Golden Bears this past Thursday night at Paul Lorenz Field. Schwartz has a total of two shots on goal this season for the Beavers.
Beavers women’s soccer fall to Stanford on senior day
Oregon State University (OSU) women’s soccer player, Valerie Tobias , dribbles the ball through University of Southern California (USC) opponents on Sept. 29, 2022. OSU’s women’s soccer faced off USC’s team on Sept. 29 with a final score of OSU 1, USC 5.
Gallery: Women’s Soccer OSU vs USC 09/29
An illustration of someone playing soccer. The Oregon State women’s soccer team opened up their spring schedule against the University of Portland in Portland, Ore. on April 2.
OSU women’s soccer looks toward spring schedule
Oregon State junior midfielder Skylar Herrera is working to keep the ball in play in order to score against the University of Oregon Ducks on Nov. 5 at Paul Lorenz Field. The Oregon State Beavers would tie with the Ducks 2-2.
Oregon State Women’s Soccer concludes regular season with draw against rivals
Rhoden reminisces about his first year at OSU
Rhoden reminisces about his first year at OSU
Oregon State wrestler Cleveland Belton locks up with his Sun Devil opponent Jesse Vasques. Belton fought hard but ultimately lost his match by a score of 2-5.
Beavers disappointed after close loss to ASU Sun Devils
Redshirt sophomore, Trey Munoz, prepares mentally for his match against CSU Bakersfields Jacob Hansen at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis. Senior, Isaiah Crosby, is also seen alongside Munoz pre match.
The Beavers continue their winning streak, smashing the Roadrunners
In a photo taken for the June 2022 issue, senior wrestler Devan Turner (left) is seen receiving congratulations from the OSU wrestling program’s head coach, Chris Pendleton (center), and associate head coach, Nate Engel, during his senior night on Feb. 4 inside of Gill Coliseum. Pendleton and Engel are helping assist the women’s wrestling camp held by the DAM RTC on Aug. 13 and 14.
Beaver Dam RTC holds all-girls wrestling camp at OSU
Both Devan Turner and Gary Traub, Oregon State Wrestlers, pose outside of Gill Coliseum on Feb 22. Both athletes have their own graphic t-shirt designs in which they sell online.
Athletes explore their options with NIL
Oregon State’s 12th Head Volleyball Coach, Lindsey Behonick poses for a photo on Jan. 18 inside the volleyball office in Gill Coliseum. The Beavers record a 7-23 record last year prior to hiring Behonick.
Beavers land on Behonick as their new women’s volleyball head coach
Izzi Szulczewski, #15, dives for the ball in Gill Stadium on Sunday. Izzi Szulczewski, a sophomore at OSU, specializes as a setter.
Oregon State volleyball unable to defeat UCLA Bruins in exhausting game
Outside hitter, Mychael Vernon, spikes the ball as the ladies of USC try to block.
Women’s volleyball team continues to struggle in their season as they lose to USC
Kateryna Tkachenko spikes the ball in Gill Stadium on Friday, November 4, 2022. Kateryna Tkachenko specializes as an Outside Hitter.
Beavers volleyball struggle to win consecutive sets, drop weekend matchups against Washington State, University of Washington
The volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Utah on Oct. 23. The Beavers are 7-13 currently on the season.
‘I didn’t think I would leave that country,’ OSU international athletes share perspectives
OSU Volleyball junior outside hitter Haylie Bennett (#4), senior middle blocker Serena Bruin (#24) and junior libero Grace Massey (#7) celebrate a point awarded by the referee. 
Luther: For successful season, volleyball must maintain consistency
Rathbone: Oregon State men’s basketball is no longer winning ugly, they’re just playing ugly
Rathbone: Special teams aren’t being special
OSU v UW #6
Rathbone: It won’t be long before Gary Andersen is smiling more often
Slaughter: Fan experience robbed
Sophomore outside hitter Cade Nakao gets ready to pass his teammate’s serve during a scrimmage drill on Jan. 24 inside of Langton Hall. The Mens Volleyball team hopes to take a step in the right direction towards inclusivity of a national sport.
Men’s Volleyball: Can you dig it?
Naomi Asbock and Marena Clark-Lazaire go head to head during a practice short track derby at club practice on Nov. 14. Asbock joined the new PAC class to learn how to skate.
Concussions & Community: Rolling through life
OSU Rugby looks for wins and more bodies
IM Sports
New payment, registration plans help organize intramural sports
General Sports Graphic
Wheelchair basketball is the wheel deal
SAE’L Team 6 attempts to score. The ending score was 50-40 after 11 straight points for SAE’L Team 6, putting them in the lead.
Intramurals holds basketball finals
Teams attempt to sink other boats in the pool. Team Presentation Support ended with a victory.
Water Battleship makes a splash
Goalball is played with three players on the pitch at one time, with the players attempting to throw the ball into the opponents net. Goalball has been  a Paralympic sport since the 1976  Summer Games in Toronto.
Intramurals features Goalball tournament
Mossy Wet Rock Episode 17
Mossy Wet Rock Episode 17
Frog World: The Beetle
Frog World: The Beetle
Ham Creek: Gym
Ham Creek: Gym
Daily Life: Iykyk
Daily Life: Iykyk
Cats Chronicles: Dozing Off
Cat’s Chronicles: Dozing Off
Albany resident, John Kolck proudly displays a sign that reads “Freedom, Democracy and Peace in Ukraine. Stand with the World Against Tyranny.” at a protest on Sunday, March 5. Kolck mentioned that while he is in Corvallis, Ore. protesting, his daughter is abroad in Berlin helping Ukrainian refugees.
During war with Russia, the Barometer stands with Ukrainians
Oregonians everywhere are waiting to see what the summer time looks like for Covid-19 prevention. Recent updates to the plans for battling the Covid-19 pandemic are on the horizon.
Letter From the Editor: How to safely transition into a ‘new normal’ this summer
The Daily Barometer Editor-in-Chief Jaycee Kalama stands in front of the Memorial Union.
Letter from the Editor: We cannot celebrate 125 years of The Baro without addressing its oppressive past
The Daily Barometer Editor-in-Chief Jaycee Kalama stands in front of the Memorial Union.
Letter from the Editor: Why The Baro is printing monthly, new things to come
This illustration shows two individuals who are wearing their masks in addition to social-distancing outside.
Editorial: Do your part to protect our communities
Firing Line: Can the mental health crisis be averted with therapy?
Firing Line: Can the mental health crisis be averted with therapy?
The Culture Corner: A reflection on the term AAPI and its challenges
The Culture Corner: A reflection on the term AAPI and its challenges
A photo illustration of an Oregon State athletics backpack filled with fake cash taken on April 21 in Corvallis.
Spare Change: Mental health resources for all… well, not for you: Student fees pay for athletics designated psychologist in ‘23-’24
Photo illustration depicting Kylie Andrews (she/her), first year student at Oregon State University, squats to check growth of plants at Calvin Community Gardens on Feb. 25. Having a community garden is vital to being able to grow your own food.
Opinion: Calvin Community Garden and the high demand for gardening in Corvallis
Photo illustration depicts Kylie Andrews (she/her) appearing frustrated while looking at her computer at the Memorial Union on March 8. There are many different types of petitions that could be submitted for late drops, withdrawals and grade changes.
The Way of Things: a guide to OSU’s petitions and forms
Letter from the editor: The Barometer’s new look
General Opinion Graphic
Letter To The Editor: Does CPD care?
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: ECAC is aware of concerns raised regarding investigation
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: We want a board that represents our strong desire for racial and gender justice
General Opinion Graphic
Letter to the Editor: We demand their resignation, a transparent external review of the presidential search process
Mossy Wet Rock Episode 17
Mossy Wet Rock Episode 17
Frog World: The Beetle
Frog World: The Beetle
Ham Creek: Gym
Ham Creek: Gym
Daily Life: Iykyk
Daily Life: Iykyk
Cats Chronicles: Dozing Off
Cat’s Chronicles: Dozing Off
May Sudoku
May Sudoku
May Crossword
May Crossword
April Crossword
April Crossword
April Sudoku
April Sudoku
March Sudoku
March Sudoku
Correction: What changes can Oregonians expect from incoming governor Tina Kotek?
Correction: Pride Center: A Home Away From Home
Correction: OSU Public Safety Department squires new device for traffic safety
Correction: OSU students report issues with accessibility on campus
Correction: COP26 restates efforts to limit global warming; Corvallis, OSU aim to reduce carbon footprint

The Daily Barometer

The Daily Barometer
In this photo illustration, a plastic bag is depicted as drifting in the wind in the SEC Plaza on Nov. 1. OSU researchers are working with the department of energy to engineer microbes into a component for nylon production.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory experts, OSU researcher study ways to improve plastic recycling

Wes Flow , News Contributor
November 3, 2022

Researchers from the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, including an Oregon State University professor, have developed a new process for recycling plastics, according to a recent...

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