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Find help with housing both on campus and off

Find help with housing both on campus and off

Sam Misa, City Editor
March 2, 2023

With the average cost of rent in Corvallis, Ore. being  $1,674 per month for an average-sized apartment of 866 square feet, there are resources available for students of Oregon State University facing...

A photo illustration Captured by Duane Knapp on Dece. 1st in their home. Both incoming and continuing students will likely be signing leases for apartments, homes, and other housing around Corvallis very soon.

OSU offers resources to navigate students through a dynamic housing market

Nino Paoli, News Contributor
March 2, 2023

It’s the start of Spring term and students living in the dorms are ramping up to move off-campus. Here are some things to keep in mind before moving.  First and foremost, Noah Chamberlain, a staff...

A house full of community, perspectives on Greek life housing

A house full of community, perspectives on Greek life housing

Riley LeCocq, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2023

“It’s a unique experience, being able to live with 60 plus of your best friends.”  According to Cade Dinsmore, president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, this is the highlight of living in...

Rising rent costs seem to disproportionately impact OSU students

Rising rent costs seem to disproportionately impact OSU students

Skand S., News Contributor
February 27, 2023

Rising rent costs are not a new phenomenon in Corvallis. When coupled with the housing shortage, Oregon State University students are facing a hard time finding a house, let alone its affordability. 26%...

The 7th Street Station apartment complex is located south of OSU’s campus and is one of many housing options. According to Jon Stoll, apartments offer students affordable housing options.

Apartments offer smaller space, cost

Melinda Myers, News Contributor
February 26, 2018

Office of Student Life works to improve student, community relations.Off-campus housing is an option for Oregon State University students who decide to not live in residence halls after their first year....

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity is located on 26th Street. The Affiliated Housing Program allows freshmen to get exempt from living on campus and move into the fraternity and sorority chapter houses within the program.

Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life works to create positive living environments

Caleb Chandler, News Contributor
February 26, 2018

Different from on-campus living or in an apartment, the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life offers the opportunity for students to live in a housed chapter for a fresh experience. Oregon State University...

Living learning communities

Q&A: Student living on OSU campus

Interview by Jarred Bierbrauer, Multimedia Reporter
February 26, 2018

Sydney Russo is a first year student studying biology. She currently lives in the residence halls on campus. Russo shared her thoughts about her experienceliving on campus. Q: How do you feel about living...

There are a variety of housing options available including renting off-campus. Students are encouraged to reach out to Corvallis property management companies with questions regarding rentals.

Property managers help students with renting process

Carlos Fitten, Practicum Contributor
February 26, 2018

Property management companies explain renting expectations, questions.Corvallis property management companies are available for students to drop in where they offer information for students on the process...

Tebeau Hall is one of 16 on-campus residence halls for students managed by University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS). Tebeau Hall primarily offers suite-style double occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms.

University Housing and Dining Services assists students living in residence halls

Jarred Bierbrauer, Multimedia Reporter
February 26, 2018

For students who live on campus, University Housing and Dining Services is the program in charge of all residence and dining halls at Oregon State University. According to the UHDS website, its 16 residential...

A file photo of the CARDV building from
February 2018, located at 2208 SW 3rd St. in Corvallis, Ore. CARDV, which seeks to help those affected by sexual and domestic vio- lence, is having a 5K to raise awareness about sexual and doemstic violence and to raise funds to continue providing services.

Corvallis community offers resources for student housing

Avalon Kelly, News Contributor
February 25, 2018

Several local groups provide services to meet variety of needs.In Corvallis, 37 percent of households are labeled severely rent burdened, according to the American Community Survey. Severe rent burden...

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