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The Oregon State University Student Fee Committee deliberates on the budgets for student fees at a hybrid in person and virtual meeting on Nov. 23. The biggest topic of conversation during the deliberations was a raise that would affect many student workers who have jobs that are paid by student fees.
Student fee funded units request budget increases after year of low operation levels due to COVID-19
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Rani Borkar (left), takes notes at a Board of Trustees meeting in the Horizon room of the Memorial Union on Oct. 8. The Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 8 was the one during which the search for OSUs next president was said to begin in November.
Presidential search committee members announced, search for presidential candidates to begin soon
Lauryn Ryan, the SFC Chair pro tempore—on a temporary basis—and senior in the college of engineering at Oregon State University works on her computer in front of the Student Experience Center on Nov. 19. Ryan said she wants to balance the needs of the units with the needs of the students to decide student fees for the 2022-23 academic year.
Student Fee Committee public forums are ‘one of the only avenues for students to have a say in how their money is spent’
Slides with information from Oregon State Universitys Student Health Services nutrition website outline on campus nutrition information. Students are also encouraged to teach themselves about nutrition to support their own success.
OSU gives students access to free nutrition services
Rodent trap outside West Hall on Oct. 20, in Corvallis, Ore. These traps are used to prevent mice and other rodents from entering the building by capturing them in a live trap.
OSU’s persistent mice problem sneaks by students for decades
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Bias crime assault suspects to appear in court over next few weeks
Corvallis School District’s Superintendent, Ryan Noss, pictured in front of the district’s administration building on Monday, Nov. 1st. Noss said CSDs goal is to keep schools open and kids in school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CSD parents respond to discussions of potential vaccine mandate
The dusty glacier on Glacier Peak in Wallowa County, Ore. during August, 2021. According to local climate expert Larry ONeill, rainfall, heat from the summer, the snowpack in the mountains and how early the snowpack melts out are all factors to consider when determining the severity of drought.
Wet conditions will not end Oregon’s worsening drought, according to climate experts
A file photo illustration depicting someone with a Bandaid reading COVID-19 to depict the experience of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration has recently authorized the use of the Pfizer vaccine on kids ages 5 to 11, and local health experts and the Corvallis School District are seeking to inform the community about the vaccines benefits.
Local health experts encourage COVID-19 vaccination for kids 5-11 following FDA approval
Dylan Guido, 21, (left) arrested on the charges of bias crime in the first degree and assault in the third degree. Riley Westbrooks, 21, (middle) arrested on the same charges, and are both being held at the Benton County Jail. Kyle Rackley, (left) was arrested on charges of assault in the third degree. All three suspects have posted bail.
CPD arrests three suspects in bias crime assault, including former OSU student
Oregon State sophomore midfielder Mouhameth Thiam driving the ball up the pitch at Paul Lorenz Field on Nov. 21. Thiam finished the game with 1 goal for the Beavers, helping them with against the St. Johns University Red Storm by a score of 2-0.
No. 1 ranked Beavers defeat St. John’s in second round of men’s soccer NCAA tournament
Oregon State junior guard Tre Williams looking to steal the ball from a Princeton basketball player in Gill Coliseum on Nov. 21. While Williams finished with 11 points, going 4-6 in field goals, the Beavers fell to the Tigers by a score of 80-81.
Men’s Basketball loses against Princeton Tigers, suffers fourth straight loss
Oregon State redshirt-junior inside linebacker Jack Colletto after scoring a 47-yard rushing touchdown for the Beavers at Reser Stadium on Nov. 20. The Beavers would go on to win the game by a score of 24-10, giving them their seventh win of the season, and making them undefeated at home since 2000.
Oregon State football picks up seventh win on the season, finishes undefeated at home since 2000
Oregon State freshman gymnasts Carley Beeman sticks a landing on her uneven bars routine in Gil Coliseum on Nov. 20 at the Orange and Black Exhibition. The Orange and Black Scrimmage was the first time fans were allowed at an OSU gymnastics meet since March 24, 2020.
OSU gymnastics welcomes fans back with Orange and Black Exhibition
Gallery: Oregon State vs Stanford Cardinal Football Game
A banner is displayed in the outfield of Goss Stadium at the rally welcoming back the OSU Baseball team after their 2018 College World Series win in Omaha, Nebraska. 
Oregon State Baseball to play against LBCC in exhibition double header
Nathan Burns and the rest of the Oregon State Beavs return to the dugout after a hard inning against University of Oregon Ducks on March 13, 2021. Burns was the 561st overall draft pick and was selected by the Los Angeles Angels.
Four Beavers drafted into MLB teams
In this photo from March 12, OSU pitcher Kevin Able pitches a strike in the third inning of the OSU vs UofO triple header series. Abel started for the first game of the teams series vs Cal, helping the Beavers to a 15-8 win.
Breakdown, stand-out players in Oregon State Baseball’s series vs Cal
Oregon State Beavers Baseball anxiously watching from the bullpen. Despite the lack of crowds in Goss Stadium due to Covid-19, the teams cheers were heard loud and clear.
OSU Baseball second-half season preview
UofO freshman Josh Kasevich misses a pitch during the first game of OSU vs UofO’s triple header game on March 12th 2021. Although last year was a shorter than normal season due to COVID, Josh Kasevich Played in all 14 games starting nine of the 14 at third base.
Beavers lose game one of series vs Ducks in 7-0 shutout
Oregon State redshirt-junior inside linebacker Jack Colletto after scoring a 47-yard rushing touchdown for the Beavers at Reser Stadium on Nov. 20. The Beavers would go on to win the game by a score of 24-10, giving them their seventh win of the season, and making them undefeated at home since 2000.
Oregon State football picks up seventh win on the season, finishes undefeated at home since 2000
Gallery: Oregon State vs Stanford Cardinal Football Game
Oregon State redshirt-sophomore quarterback Chance Nolan quickly getting the ball away from the Stanford Cardinal defender on Nov. 13 at Reser Stadium. Nolan finished the game 19-25 with 257 yards and 2 touchdowns, and led the Beavers to a 35-14 victory over the Stanford Cardinal.
Beaver football becomes bowl eligible for the first time since 2013
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Tim Tibesar relieved of duties at Oregon State
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Beaver football still close to bowl eligibility with upset loss to the Colorado Buffaloes 37-34 in 2OT.
Oregon State freshman gymnasts Carley Beeman sticks a landing on her uneven bars routine in Gil Coliseum on Nov. 20 at the Orange and Black Exhibition. The Orange and Black Scrimmage was the first time fans were allowed at an OSU gymnastics meet since March 24, 2020.
OSU gymnastics welcomes fans back with Orange and Black Exhibition
Oregon State coaches express excitement toward return of winter season
2020 Olympic gold medalist, Jade Carey, hosted a media event at the new OSU gymnastics practice facility on Sept. 10. Carey is beginning her freshman year as a Kinesiology major and looks forward to continuing her gymnastics career as a Beaver.
Carey transitions from competing at 2020 Olympic Games to competing at Gill Coliseum
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Brian Raschilla promoted to Associate Head Coach
Jade Carey poses in the OSU Gymnastics Center
From the Olympics to College, Carey expresses excitement about Oregon State
Oregon State junior guard Tre Williams looking to steal the ball from a Princeton basketball player in Gill Coliseum on Nov. 21. While Williams finished with 11 points, going 4-6 in field goals, the Beavers fell to the Tigers by a score of 80-81.
Men’s Basketball loses against Princeton Tigers, suffers fourth straight loss
Oregon State senior forward Maurice Calloo shooting a three-point shot against the Samford Bulldogs in Gill Coliseum on Nov. 19. The Beavers would lose to Bulldogs by a score of 77-78.
Men’s Basketball suffers third loss of the season against Samford Bulldogs
Oregon State senior forward Maurice Calloo fistbumping Oregon State head basketball coach Wayne Tinkle after Calloo hit a 3-point shot against the Portland State Vikings on Nov. 9 at Gill Coliseum. The Beavers would defeat the Vikings by a score of 73-64.
Men’s Basketball win season opener against Portland State Vikings
In their season opener event, the Oregon State men’s basketball team took on St. Martin University at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis Oregon, November 4, 2021. In the remaining two seconds, Dashawn Davis scored a 3-pointer, resulting in a Beaver victory 83-80.
Oregon State Men’s Basketball completes comeback to win exhibition game
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Chol Marial Ruled Ineligible to Start 2021-22 Basketball Season
Oregon State sophomore midfielder Mouhameth Thiam driving the ball up the pitch at Paul Lorenz Field on Nov. 21. Thiam finished the game with 1 goal for the Beavers, helping them with against the St. Johns University Red Storm by a score of 2-0.
No. 1 ranked Beavers defeat St. John’s in second round of men’s soccer NCAA tournament
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No.3 Beavers get win over PAC-12 rival, Stanford Cardinal in men’s soccer matchup
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Beaver soccer upsets No.1 ranked Huskies in Seattle
Junior midfielder Sofiane Djeffal, (left), and junior defender Gael Gibert signal to nearby teammates after they scored the final point that put them in the lead against UCLA at Thursday nights game.
OSU Men’s and Women’s Soccer team earned ranked wins
Beaver senior midfielder Tyrone Ntsabeleng fights to maintain possession of the ball from the opposing midfielder Sam Fletcher of UC Santa Barbara. Only moments later Ntsabeleng would be laying on the field from suffering a minor injury.
Men’s Soccer fights hard, gets first draw of the season
Laura Berg, head coach of the OSU Softball team, can be seen on the field. In Tokyo in July, Berg won silver in the 2020 Olympics—her fifth Olympic medal. 
Beaver Softball head coach, signees have successful Olympic run
Sophomore shortstop Maya Raider shakes hands with freshman 3rd baseman Grace Messmer before the Ducks were up to bat at the top of the 3rd inning. The Beavers put up a fight against the Ducks but were just edged out by the University of Oregon with a final score of 4-3
Oregon State Softball’s series against third-ranked Oregon Ducks ends with one win
Junior infielder Mikela Manewa pulls back to let one fly toward home against Arizona at home April 4, 2015.
Wednesday Win: OSU Softball win versus No. 2 Arizona Wildcats (2005)
OSU Baseball junior infielder/outfielder Tyler Malone takes the plate in the NCAA Regionals in June 2019 at Goss Stadium. 
Sports Breakdown: Baseball and Softball
Oregon State Softball head coach Laura Berg is an Olympian champion who enjoys playing pranks, has bees and served as a Los Angeles police officer. Berg is in her eight season as head coach. 
Berg is “just like everybody else”
Oregon State freshman guard Talia Von Oelhoffen shooting a three-point shot over a California Baptist University Lancer in Gil Coliseum on Nov. 18. Von Oelhoffens 18 points would help the Beavers defeat the Lancers by a score of 80-72.
Women’s basketball defeats California Baptist University, moves to 2-0
Oregon State freshman guard AJ Marotte (11) and redshirt-freshman forward/center Jelena Mitrovic blocking a Loyola Marymount defender on Nov. 12 at Gill Coliseum. The Beavers would go on to defeat the Lions by a score of 82-52.
No. 14 ranked Beavers win home opener against Loyola Marymount Lions
Oregon State freshman guard AJ Marotte driving up the court for a layup against the Western Washington University Vikings on Nov. 6 in Gill Coliseum. The Beavers would go on to defeat the vikings by a score of 73-40.
Oregon State Women’s Basketball wins exhibition opener against Western Washington
Oregon State coaches express excitement toward return of winter season
A.J Marotte, Talia von Oelhoffen and Greta Kampschroeder (left to right) pose during an OSU Womens Basketball practice. These three teammates are also roommates looking forward to returning to in person classes and games.
How OSU athletes START their college careers in the BEST way possible
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
The Oregon State womens soccer team taking on the UCLA Bruins at Paul Lorenz Field on Oct. 15. The Beavers would lose the game by a score of 4-1.
Women’s soccer battles hard but falls short to Bruins
Junior midfielder Sofiane Djeffal, (left), and junior defender Gael Gibert signal to nearby teammates after they scored the final point that put them in the lead against UCLA at Thursday nights game.
OSU Men’s and Women’s Soccer team earned ranked wins
The Oregon State womens soccer team celebrates a goal by redshirt-senior midfielder Mylene Gorzynski (16). The goal by Gorzyski helped the Beavers keep their undefeated streak.
Women’s soccer team defeats North Dakota, stays undefeated
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Lauren Sinacola announced as new women’s soccer head coach
Oregon State coaches express excitement toward return of winter season
Oregon State junior 157-pound wrestler Isaiah Crosby and Oregon State redshirt-junior 157 pounder Hunter Willits squaring off against each other in the Orange and Black Scrimmage on Oct. 30. Willits would go on to win the match by a score of 9-3.
Oregon State Wrestling kicks off the season in Orange and Black Scrimmage
An empty Gill Coliseum plays host to the 2021 PAC-12 Wrestling championship. OSU Wrestlings Nate Engel recently helped Adeline Gray qualify for the 2021 Olympic team.
OSU Wrestling’s Nate Engel coaches Adeline Gray to second Olympic Team
An empty Gill Coliseum plays host to the 2021 PAC-12 Wrestling championship. Oregon State finished second as a team in the event, while qualifying four members for the NCAA Tournament.
Oregon State Wrestling overcomes adversity, qualifies four for NCAA Tournament
In this file photo from 2019, OSU redshirt freshman 133-pounder Grant Willis finishes a match against Iowa State at Gill Coliseum. Willis is now a sophomore, and is coming off of two wins on Jan. 10, 2021.
Oregon State Wrestling earn first two wins of the season, improve to 2-4
The OSU volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point in the game versus the Washington State Cougars on Oct. 15. The Beavers would go on to lose the game, 0-3.
Volleyball drops competitive match to Washington State
The OSU womens volleyball team celebrating after scoring a point against the No. 17 Stanford Cardinals on October 8. The Beavers would fall to the Cardinals, losing 3-0.
Volleyball falls to No. 17 Stanford at first home game with fans since 2019
In this file photo from 2019, OSU Volleyball junior libero Grace Massey leads the teams celebration. Massey finished with 27 digs in the Beavers win on Feb. 11, a season high for the senior.
Oregon State Volleyball snaps losing streak, looks to build momentum
OSU Volleyball senior outside hitter Maddie Goings sets the ball. 
Why We Play: Maddie Goings (Oregon State Volleyball)
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Former Oregon State volleyball players accuse coach of running an abusive program
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
OSU Rugby looks for wins and more bodies
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New payment, registration plans help organize intramural sports
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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
Ham Creek: Java Stop
Ham Creek: Java Stop
Contented Content: Pass the Duck!
Contented Content: Pass the Duck!
Cats Chronicles: The Joys of Traveling
Cat’s Chronicles: The Joys of Traveling
Cocos Adventures: Turkey Thief
Coco’s Adventures: Turkey Thief
Austin & Weston: Holiday Season
Austin & Weston: Holiday Season
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
Hundreds of face mask-wearing marchers raise their firsts to signify their support for the Black Lives Matter movement during the June 7 March for Black Lives.
Editorial: To report the full truth, The Baro must address the ways we have perpetuated systemic injustices
This Illustration depicts a revoked proposal for students to attend community college for free for two years. The sign for Linn-Benton Community College can be seen in the background.
Malick: President Biden’s Build Back Better Act could be better
This illustration depicts a gym staff member calling out a woman who is wearing a sports bra and gym shorts. Dixon Rec Centers dress code may cause issues to those wearing certain gym attire that expose skin.
Clairmont: Students have a right to freedom of expression through the clothing they wear
A vendor at the farmers’ market, Sam from Brandywine Fisheries, weighing salmon on Oct. 9. Salmon is integral to Indigenous cuisine in the Pacific Northwest.
Brockman: Examine Indigenous food for greater cultural awareness on Thanksgiving
A view of the sunset on Oct. 10 framed by Finley Hall, Weatherford, the intramural fields and mountains. On Nov. 7, clocks will go back one hour for daylight saving time.
Castles: Daylight saving time is outdated
This photo shows the local tech firm, Inpria, located on NE Circle Boulevard in Corvallis, Ore. on Oct. 12. Inpria was sold to JSR, a Japanese company, for half a billion dollars on Sept. 17.
Malick: The sale of Inpria shows what Beavers can do
Ham Creek: Java Stop
Ham Creek: Java Stop
Contented Content: Pass the Duck!
Contented Content: Pass the Duck!
Cats Chronicles: The Joys of Traveling
Cat’s Chronicles: The Joys of Traveling
Cocos Adventures: Turkey Thief
Coco’s Adventures: Turkey Thief
Austin & Weston: Holiday Season
Austin & Weston: Holiday Season
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Letter To The Editor: Does CPD care?
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Letter to the Editor: ECAC is aware of concerns raised regarding investigation
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Letter to the Editor: We want a board that represents our strong desire for racial and gender justice
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Letter to the Editor: We demand their resignation, a transparent external review of the presidential search process
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Letter to the Editor: The Board of Trustees must dismiss President Alexander
Correction: CSD parents respond to discussion of potential vaccine mandate
Correction: Nick Hurley prepares to take over as Corvallis Police Chief
Correction: ASOSU insert in Feb. 17 issue
Summer crime impact changes as students leave the Corvallis community
Corrections: March 11 – 17

The Daily Barometer

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Nathan Burns and the rest of the Oregon State Beavs return to the dugout after a hard inning against University of Oregon Ducks on March 13, 2021. Burns was the 561st overall draft pick and was selected by the Los Angeles Angels.

Four Beavers drafted into MLB teams

Isabelle Taylor, Sports Contributor
August 14, 2021

The 2021 Major League Baseball draft saw four Oregon State University Baseball players sign with professional teams after stellar collegiate careers. Beaver Baseball players Kevin Abel, Chase Watkins,...

Laura Berg, head coach of the OSU Softball team, can be seen on the field. In Tokyo in July, Berg won silver in the 2020 Olympics—her fifth Olympic medal. 

Beaver Softball head coach, signees have successful Olympic run

Isabelle Taylor, Sports Contributor
August 14, 2021

Oregon State Softball Head Coach Laura Berg earned her fifth Olympic medal during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games (delayed to 2021 due to the pandemic), while 2021 Beaver signee Tarni Stepto made her Olympic...

Jade Carey, a Beaver Gymnastics signee, finishes a routine on the uneven bars for the U.S. Olympic Team trials. Carey, a Team USA gymnast since 2017, earned a gold medal in the finals for floor routine at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 2.

Beaver gymnast takes gold at the 2020 Olympics

Thomas Salgado de Almeida Leme, Sports Contributor
August 2, 2021

Olympic and future Oregon State gymnast Jade Carey won the gold medal for floor exercise in Tokyo at the delayed 2020 Olympic games in the early hours of Aug. 2. Carey, who was representing the United...

Kaitlyn Yanish competing in the all-around at Gill Coliseum in 2018, when OSU defeated Michigan State 196.800-191.350. Yanish likes to see her family and spend time with them over the summer, but strives to also make time for training.

Taking a look at what summer is like for OSU student-athletes

Thomas Salgado De Almeida Leme, Sports Contributor
July 6, 2021

For many Oregon State students, summer is a time to relax. They go home to see friends and family, maybe go on a couple of vacation trips and rest their minds in preparation for the upcoming school year. Students...

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Lauren Sinacola announced as new women’s soccer head coach

Thomas Salgado de Almeida Leme, Sports Contributor
July 4, 2021

The Oregon State Beavers Women’s Soccer team has announced Lauren Sinacola as the new head coach of the team following former Coach Matt Kagan’s resignation in May. Sinacola joins the Beavers from...

The Beavers take the field following the honoring of seniors for their matchup versus ASU on Nov. 16 in Reser Stadium. 

Do’s and Don’ts of first football gameday

Zachary Harris│Sports Contributor
June 16, 2020

This article is a part of the START issue, a guide for all incoming Oregon State University students and their families going through START, which aims to help familiarize them with the campus, college...

OMN Sports Bracket

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April 3, 2020

OMN Sports will be doing a bracket of the best plays and moments from Oregon State fall and winter sports. Every Friday of Spring Term, OMN Sports will post information on the rounds being voted on via...

OSU redshirt junior Jake Luton hands off the ball to sophomore wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey. 

Sports Breakdown: Football

Brady Akins│Sports Contributor
March 31, 2020

With over five million viewers on average for college’s bowl season and  16 million viewers on average for a regular season professional game, the season culminating in one grand Super Bowl event that...

OSU walk-on sophomore forward Eli Glenzel (Middle) runs towards his teammates in celebration of the Beavers 72-57 victory over the Oregon Ducks on Feb. 16. Glenzel only had a couple seconds of playing time in the game, but earned his first collegiate rebound in the process. 

Ten seconds of opportunity: One ‘surreal’ moment

Evan Baughman, Sports Contributor and Jarred Bierbrauer
February 25, 2019

After years of trying to find his place at Oregon State, sophomore forward Eli Glenzel secured his first collegiate rebound as time expired in the 2019 Civil War game. Gill Coliseum erupted into cheers...

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Photo Gallery: Harlem Globetrotters come to Corvallis

Photos by Akshay Pawar
December 4, 2018

On Sunday, the Harlem Globetrotters returned to Gill Coliseum for the first time since 2012 to take on the Washington Generals. In a game full of high-flying dunks and four point shots, the Globetrotters...

The OSU baseball team in a huddle during Saturdays game against the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Beavers will go on the the College World Series, the seventh trip in program history.

OSU baseball defeats Minnesota 6-3, headed to the College World Series

Munir Zarea, Sports Contributor
June 10, 2018

With a record attendance of 4,025 in Goss Stadium at Coleman Field, the Oregon State University baseball team punched their ticket to Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday with a dramatic 6-3 win over the University...

Senior pitcher Luke Heimlich on the mound, starting for the last time at Goss Stadium. Heimlich threw nine strikeouts on the day, out of 124 total pitches.

OSU baseball takes down Minnesota in game one of Super Regionals

Jarred Bierbrauer, Sports Reporter
June 8, 2018

Beavers one win away from advancing to College World SeriesThe Oregon State University baseball team notched the first win of the three-game series against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, ending the match...

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