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OSA dissolves after 50 years of service in wake of tragedy

Fox Perez, ASOSU Beat Reporter
October 22, 2024

The Oregon Student Association was rumored to be dissolving during an Associated Students of Oregon State University Senate meeting on Oct. 8. The next day, it was announced publicly and made official. “The...

ASOSU President Isabel Nuñez Pérez, right, and Vice President Metzin Rodriguez. 

ASOSU forms special committee following allegations of misconduct against president and vice-president; questions regarding racism, misogyny arise

Sukhjot Sal, News Contributor
March 19, 2021

A special committee has been formed by the House of Representatives in the Associated Students of Oregon State University to investigate allegations of misconduct regarding ASOSU President Isabel Nuñez...

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ASOSU cuts ties with Oregon Student Association

Matthew Brooks, News Contributor
June 3, 2019

The Associated Students of Oregon State University has officially pulled out of an agreement to provide membership dues to the Oregon Student Association, a statewide nonprofit organization that advocates...

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Dead Week

Stefanie Gamboa, News Contributor
November 26, 2018

At Oregon State University, students have long known the week preceding finals as Dead Week, where no midterm or comprehensive examinations are to be given. The week follows guidelines stated within OSU’s...

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Obstacles, barriers attributed to low turnout for college-aged voters

Jada Krening, News Contributor
October 29, 2018

In the upcoming midterm election, younger generations make up a significant bloc of eligible voters in the United States. Yet, if past voting patterns persist, it is unlikely they will make an impact on...

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Student government: Budget cuts prioritize OSU students

ASOSU Leadership
October 22, 2018

Every year, ten student fee funded units at Oregon State University go through a budget setting process for the next fiscal year. ASOSU, as a unit, goes through a parallel process, sitting down with key...

ASOSU senators convene at the 78th ASOSU Senate, held on Tuesday in the Memorial Union room 109.

Over 1,800 students registered to vote since Sept. 16

Delaney Shea, News Editor
September 26, 2018

During the Associated Students of Oregon State University Senate meeting on Tuesday, it was announced that over 1,800 students have been registered to vote through a joint effort between the student government...

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ASOSU to vote on bill reshaping relationship with Oregon Student Association

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
April 2, 2018

Proposal includes proportional representation, new polling system.This week the Associated Students of Oregon State University Congress will vote on legislation that would adjust how the student government...

Candalynn Johnson, Isamar Chávez and Eric George stand outside of the Longworth House Office Building in Washington D.C. The group met with a legislative aid for Rep. Earl Blumenauer on Wednesday to discuss issues around undocumented students' rights and Pell Grants. 

Meet the ASOSU lobbyists: Candalynn Johnson

Riley Youngman, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2017

Candalynn JohnsonPronouns: She, Her, HersYear: 4thMajor: Political ScienceTitle: Executive Director of Government RelationsAfter graduating from Sweet Home High School, Johnson enrolled at Linn-Benton...

Jacqueline Logsdon started planning and preparing for the Lobby Trip early this year.

Meet the ASOSU lobbyists: Jacqueline Logsdon

Riley Youngman, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2017

Jacqueline LogsdonPronouns: She/Her/HersYear: 4thMajor: Environmental Economics and PolicyTitle: ASOSU Assistant Director of Government RelationsLogsdon is West Coast through and through. Born in San Diego,...

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