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The Daily Barometer

The Student News Site of Oregon State University

The Daily Barometer

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Letter from the editor: Passing the torch

Jenna Benson, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2026

After a year full of twists and turns, changes and unexpected circumstances, I find myself at the end of my time as editor-in-chief of The Barometer for now. This June issue is my last contribution...

The northern lights seen from Corvallis.

The Space Age then and now:

will students define this era?
Marina Kandas, Reporter
May 11, 2026

When you look up at the night sky, you’re seeing history. By the time starlight reaches our eyes, we are catching a glimpse of how the universe appeared hundreds or even millions of years ago. In...

Photo illustration

SPF, still your BFF

Expert explains winter skin safety
Marina Kandas, Reporter
January 12, 2026

Picture this: a gloomy drive up the mountain pass — then boom — a break in the clouds, fresh powder, sun glistening off the lift — a perfect day to hit the slopes.  But the perfect day on the...

A Pacific Crest operated bus waiting at the bus stop on 14th Street and Jefferson Way on Dec. 4, 2025. This stop is one of many along the new 99 Vine route servicing from Eugene to McMinnville.

Willamette Valley bus routes branch out

Marina Kandas, Reporter
January 8, 2026

Highway 99W has a new kind of traffic with the launch of the 99 Vine pilot bus line connecting communities along the corridor.  The line runs back and forth between Eugene and McMinnville, including...

Corvallis City Hall, constructed in 1924, is proposed to be demolished under the new Civic Campus
Plan. The building was originally constructed as a church, and was converted to the city hall in 1956.

Corvallis’ $200 million projects

Community opposition in the face of the city’s proposed facility improvement plan
Marina Kandas, Reporter
November 10, 2025

The City of Corvallis is moving forward with a major facilities project aimed at modernizing city infrastructure, a plan officials say will improve municipal efficiency, sustainability and community connection.  According...

Cyndy Harrington, a Samaritan Health employee checks patient forms before directing them toward the vaccination tent during the community drive-through event on Oct. 4. The event was part of a regional initiative to improve community health awareness and accessibility.

One appointment, two shots

Navigating flu season amid updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
Marina Kandas, Reporter
October 13, 2025

Warm mugs of apple cider, colorful leaves, crisp temperatures and pumpkin spice everything; fall is in full swing, but with the season’s cozy arrival comes the quiet creep of flu season.  Influenza,...

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