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OSU emergency phone outage planned Wednesday night
OSU emergency phone outage planned Wednesday night
OSUWelcome 2023: When, where what of your campus welcome week
OSUWelcome 2023: When, where what of your campus welcome week
BeaverHub to replace MyOregonState platform in upgraded form
BeaverHub to replace MyOregonState platform in upgraded form
Fourth-year Forestry Major Audrey Brandis takes in the stars in Corvallis on August 8, 2023. Students, like Brandis, can connect with the Astronomy club to view the Meteor Showers and meet new people.
OSU astronomy lovers share advice for upcoming meteor showers
Courtesy of PAC-12 conference.
Washington State judge grants restraining order for OSU and WSU against the PAC-12
An illustration depicting the Corvallis fall Festival. The festival will be on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday in Central Park.
Corvallis Fall Festival celebrates its 50th year
A Fred Meyer gas station attendant works to keep up with motorists on Aug. 18, 2017. Oregons decades-long ban on self-serve gas was lifted by the passage of House Bill 2426.
Student on the street: Beavers share their thoughts about pumping their own gas
OHA suggests smoke protection methods during wildfire season
OHA suggests smoke protection methods during wildfire season
No, the orcas aren’t attacking boats, researchers say
No, the orcas aren’t attacking boats, researchers say
Photo of Otter Rock located north of Newport at Oregon Coast on Jan. 18. Newport is less than 50 miles away from Oregon State University and has many opportunities for activities throughout the summer to keep cool.
Beat the heat at the coast this summer
Oregon State Vice President and Athletic Director Scott Barnes speaks to the media about the newly constructed west side of Reser Stadium on August 8, 2023.
OSU and WSU Presidents hold meeting days before conference opener
Illustrated by Cat Smith
No. 14 Beavers open PAC-12 Conference play on the road
Wide receiver Anthony Gould (#2) runs toward the end zone to complete a 75-yard touchdown with help from Silas Bolden (#7)
No. 16 Oregon State Football edges past San Diego State in non-conference finale
Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (#5) celebrates a touchdown with teammates in a 55-7 win over UC Davis on Sept. 9. Uiagalelei threw for 107 yds and two touchdowns.
No. 16 Oregon State hosts SDSU to end non-conference play
Courtesy of PAC-12 conference.
Washington State judge grants restraining order for OSU and WSU against the PAC-12
(#37) infielder Travis Bazzana smiles in the Corvallis Regional championship game vs Vanderbilt on June 6, 2022, at Goss Stadium. The Beavers secured a 7-6 victory over Vanderbilt.
OSU’s Bazzana makes waves as a Commodore
A Knights batter swings into a fastball thrown by a Pippins pitcher in a game at Goss Stadium on July 27, 2023. The Corvallis Knights secured an 8-2 victory over the Yakima Valley Pippins.
Photo Gallery: Corvallis Knights vs Yakima Valley Pippins game 3 (7/27)
Phoenix Call, #6 of the Knights, slides into home base in the bottom of the second inning during the Knights vs. Pippins game on July 26. The Corvallis Knights up 1-0 during the second inning.
Photo Gallery: Corvallis Knights vs Yakima Valley Pippins game 2 (7/26)
Yakima Valley Pippins Infielder Zack Blaszak (18) dives back to first base during a pick-off-attempt while Corvallis Knights Infielder Blake Avila watches the throw in. Blaszak was a key performer in the Pippins 5-4 victory against the Corvallis Knights on July 25.
Photo Gallery: Corvallis Knights vs Yakima Valley Pippins (7/25)
Ethan Hott, #3 of the Knights gets tagged out by a Redmond Dudes player in the bottom of the sixth inning during the Knights vs. Redmond Dudes game on July 17. The Knights earned a 6-0 victory over the Kelowna Falcons
Knights shut out Falcons to complete series sweep
Oregon State Vice President and Athletic Director Scott Barnes speaks to the media about the newly constructed west side of Reser Stadium on August 8, 2023.
OSU and WSU Presidents hold meeting days before conference opener
Illustrated by Cat Smith
No. 14 Beavers open PAC-12 Conference play on the road
Wide receiver Anthony Gould (#2) runs toward the end zone to complete a 75-yard touchdown with help from Silas Bolden (#7)
No. 16 Oregon State Football edges past San Diego State in non-conference finale
Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (#5) celebrates a touchdown with teammates in a 55-7 win over UC Davis on Sept. 9. Uiagalelei threw for 107 yds and two touchdowns.
No. 16 Oregon State hosts SDSU to end non-conference play
Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei jukes out a defender on his way to a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against UC Davis in Reser Stadium on August 9 2023. Uiagalelei played only the first half, completing 8 of 13 passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns while adding another on the ground in a 55-7 Beavers win.
Beavers cruise past UC Davis in 2023 season home opener
Oregon State gymnastics coach Brian Carey (left) speaks with third-year Kinesiology major Riley LeCocq (right) about his plans for the season in the Gymnastics Practice Facility on August 11 2023. Carey, recently hired, is the father of third-year gymnast Jade Carey and has coached for Team USA.
Brian Carey sticks the landing at OSU as assistant coach
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Oregon State gymnast Madi Dagen closes out her career after five years with the Beavers
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
Wide receiver Silas Bolden (#7) catches a pass during individual position drills during day one of Oregon State Football’s fall training camp on Aug 3, 2023. Bolden was one of Oregon States top receivers last season.
The DAM Mailbag: PAC-12 Realignment, Beaver Football, and OSU women’s soccer
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
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
McKenna Martinez (left) and Stanfords Amy Sayer (right) face off in a match at Paul Lorenz Field on October 23rd 2022. Martinez scored a goal Oregon States 3-2 win over UC Irvine.
Oregon State women’s soccer secures a 3-2 victory over UC Irvine
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 put up six shots in the first half against the Portland Pilots.
Oregon State women’s soccer draws Portland Pilots on own goal
McKenna Martinez (left) and Stanfords Amy Sayer (right) face off in a match at Paul Lorenz Field on October 23rd 2022. Martinez scored a goal Oregon States 3-2 win over UC Irvine.
Beaver women’s soccer falls to Pacific University
Wide receiver Silas Bolden (#7) catches a pass during individual position drills during day one of Oregon State Football’s fall training camp on Aug 3, 2023. Bolden was one of Oregon States top receivers last season.
The DAM Mailbag: PAC-12 Realignment, Beaver Football, and OSU women’s soccer
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
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 recorded a 7-23 record last year prior to hiring Behonick.
New Beaver volleyball coaches preparing for upcoming season
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 recorded 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
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
An illustration showing the various intramural sports offered to students over the summer created on June 28.
Summer intramural sports offer a variety of activities for students
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
Where Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ends, Linus Pauling begins
Where Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ends, Linus Pauling begins
Wide receiver Silas Bolden (#7) catches a pass during individual position drills during day one of Oregon State Football’s fall training camp on Aug 3, 2023. Bolden was one of Oregon States top receivers last season.
The DAM Mailbag: PAC-12 Realignment, Beaver Football, and OSU women’s soccer
Firing Lane: True democracy starts with ranked choice voting
Firing Lane: True democracy starts with ranked choice voting
A detour sign sits at the crossing lane of Washington Way on July 12th, 2023. Oregon State University is currently removing over one hundred parking spaces to accommodate more bike-friendly infrastructure.
On our minds: Are OSU’s sustainable transportation efforts enough or are you the problem?
Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana (#37) up to bat against West Carolina at Goss Stadium on May 19. The Beaver Baseball team finished the 2023 season with a record of 41-20 but were eliminated in the Baton Rouge Regional by LSU.
Harlan: Closing chapter on 2023 Beaver baseball season
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
Where Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ends, Linus Pauling begins
Where Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ends, Linus Pauling begins
Firing Lane: True democracy starts with ranked choice voting
Firing Lane: True democracy starts with ranked choice voting
Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana (#37) up to bat against West Carolina at Goss Stadium on May 19. The Beaver Baseball team finished the 2023 season with a record of 41-20 but were eliminated in the Baton Rouge Regional by LSU.
Harlan: Closing chapter on 2023 Beaver baseball season
General Opinion Graphic
The Issue at Hand: Affirmative Action should be argued on the grounds of discrimination, diversity is the outcome
Firing Line: Can the mental health crisis be averted with therapy?
Firing Line: Can the mental health crisis be averted with therapy?
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
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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

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A photo illustration of a Oregon State University college degree burning on March 1. Questions are raised of whether a four year college degree is worth the debt that comes along with it in the face of an experience driven employment environment.

Firing Lane: College degrees, a valuable commodity or glorified paper weight?

Alexander Banks , Columnist
March 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. A tightening labor market threatens the legitimacy of college...

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