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OSUWelcome 2023: When, where what of your campus welcome week

OSUWelcome 2023: When, where what of your campus welcome week

Riley LeCocq, News Reporter
September 20, 2023

To the new students on campus full of curiosities and anticipation, Oregon State University’s welcome week looks to provide events to both inform and entertain. According to the website, OSUWelcome...

BeaverHub to replace MyOregonState platform in upgraded form

BeaverHub to replace MyOregonState platform in upgraded form

Riley LeCocq, News Reporter
September 12, 2023

Oregon State University students can say goodbye to the days of logging into MyOregonState and hello to the platform’s upgraded successor, BeaverHub. Beginning Sept. 18, BeaverHub will replace MyOregonState...

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

Riley LeCocq, Sports Contributor
September 10, 2023

The sea of fans dressed in orange and black have once again filled Reser Stadium to watch the Beavers secure a dominant 55-7 win over the Aggies in the first home game of the season on Saturday night.  Oregon...

‘Let Hawaii heal’, Maui fires residential impact, environmental cause

‘Let Hawaii heal’, Maui fires’ residential impact, environmental cause

Riley LeCocq and Emma Coke
August 18, 2023

The raging wildfires on Maui dropped a heavy weight of panic and uncertainty across the islands of Hawaii with displacement, destruction of homes, history and wildlife. These are the sentiments of Shyanti...

Over-the-counter oral contraceptive approved by FDA, what students need to know

Over-the-counter oral contraceptive approved by FDA, what students need to know

Riley LeCocq, News Reporter
August 16, 2023

The United States will join over 100 countries worldwide with over-the-counter access to birth control with the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Opill.  With much still up in the air since...

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?

Riley LeCocq, Columnist
August 7, 2023

For students and faculty alike, a common struggle and source of frustration facing the Oregon State University’s campus is parking and transportation. The balancing act of meeting sustainability goals...

Wide receiver David Wells Jr. (#21) catches a pass during individual position drills while former Oregon State wide receiver Trevon Bradford watches during day one of Oregon State Footballs fall training camp on Aug 3, 2023. Wells is an incoming freshman at Oregon State and a former 3-star recruit in Beaver Footballs 2023 recruiting class.

Past and present Oregon State University athletes share thoughts on realignment of PAC-12 Conference

Riley LeCocq, News Reporter
August 7, 2023

“It’s a travesty, flat out it’s a travesty.”  These are the words of Al Griswold, an Oregon State University and Beaver Football alumni after University of Washington and University of Oregon...

Number 27 Sam Stuhr pitches a ball against the Corvallis Marketmen on June 22 at Goss Stadium.

Sports explained: Baseball beyond the snacks, stripes and bats

Riley LeCocq, Sports Contributor
July 13, 2023

Grand slam, pop fly, ground ball, squeeze play, and a home run. If you only understood one or two of those phrases, bets are you’ve been to baseball games for the peanuts and cracker jacks, but never...

Washington Way to see reconstruction into summer of 2024

Washington Way to see reconstruction into summer of 2024

Riley LeCocq, News Reporter
July 11, 2023

Washington Way has begun and will continue to undergo a multi-year phased reconstruction project with increased lighting, wider sidewalks, the loss of 123 parking spots in the area and more.  According...

An illustrated map created on June 25 showcasing local trails on the north and west side of campus.

Where to hike in and around Corvallis this summer

Thinking outside the box this summer, literally!
Riley LeCocq, News Reporter
July 3, 2023

When classes have calmed and the temperatures rise, Beavers and Corvallis residents alike may need to think outside – no box required – to fill their days this summer. Here is a breakdown of some of...

Appreciation as survival, lessons shared from Woniya Thibeault

Appreciation as survival, lessons shared from Woniya Thibeault

Riley LeCocq, News Reporter
July 3, 2023

A marriage of science and appreciation for the natural world is what led Woniya Thibeault to become the first female winner of an extreme survival show. It was her approach to the experience that gave...

National student loan debt relief has been struck down, OSU’s response

National student loan debt relief has been struck down, OSU’s response

Riley LeCocq, News Reporter
June 30, 2023

The Supreme Court voted to strike down President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan that would have relieved nearly 40 million people across the country, including 329,000 Oregonians who applied or...

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