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Student on the street: Where’s your favorite place to hike at the coast?

Emma Coke, News Contributor
September 6, 2023

With fall term quickly approaching and summer coming to an end, there isn’t much time left to enjoy the warm weather at the Oregon coast before we’ve all run out of time. Here are some of Oregon...

Summer sees decline in on-campus crimes, police say

Summer sees decline in on-campus crimes, police say

Hannah Lull, News Contributor
September 4, 2023

With many students off-campus for the summer, Oregon State University’s Department of Public Safety say they have seen a decrease in the number of crimes reported. Around 35,000 students were enrolled...

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

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
August 28, 2023

Oregonians who haven’t left the state will be surprised to see that they are now allowed to pump their gas, a privilege not granted to them since 1951 On August 4, the ban on pumping your own gas...

OHA suggests smoke protection methods during wildfire season

OHA suggests smoke protection methods during wildfire season

Audrey Saiz, News Contributor
August 28, 2023

Wildfire smoke affects Corvallis residents every summer, and as such, experts say knowing how to protect against poor air quality is of utmost importance. Limiting outdoor activities is the easiest...

No, the orcas aren’t attacking boats, researchers say

No, the orcas aren’t attacking boats, researchers say

Emma Coke, News Contributor
August 24, 2023

In an unforeseen twist of maritime mayhem, pods of orcas have unleashed a wave of what many are referring to as “boat attacks.” These marine mischief-makers have taken to flipping, nudging and even...

Federal student loan repayment plan will significantly reduce debt for thousands of Oregonians

Federal student loan repayment plan will significantly reduce debt for thousands of Oregonians

Maya Lim, News Contributor
August 14, 2023

According to the U.S. Department of Education, the Biden-Harris Administration is working on fixing the broken student loan system with a plan that will be implemented August 14. According to the Saving...

The obstacle course along SW Washington Way on Oregon State University campus on Feb. 19. The course is slated to be rebuilt on the east side of the Lorenz Soccer Field.

NROTC obstacle course will move to new location

Ellen Gonzalez, News Contributor
August 10, 2023

The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps obstacle course will be rebuilt from scratch and moved to the east side of the Lorenz Soccer Field, with a construction date to be determined. According to...

Fourth-year Liberal Studies Major, Ben Erickson cuts a poster at Media Hub on Friday, July 28, 2023. Erickson works as a production lead at Media Hub, located in the Valley Library, and is among the students eligible for the new pilot program.

Pilot Program launched by OSU to extend student working hours

Maya Lim, News Contributor
August 7, 2023

Oregon State University recently launched a one-year pilot program intended to extend student working hours from 20 to 24 hours per week. This program aims to increase student earnings, as well as take...

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...

A cow at the Oregon State University feed barn shows off its new feed collar on July 12th, 2023. Ranches across Oregon have begun turning to virtual fence collars to manage their herds.

Virtual fencing on rise, new way to manage cattle grazing

Maya Lim, News Contributor
August 7, 2023

Virtual fence collars are making an appearance in the ranching industry, as a new cost and labor efficient way to manage cattle and grazing areas. “Quite a few producers are already using it in Oregon...

OSU researchers estimate gray whales consume millions of microparticles each day

OSU researchers estimate gray whales consume millions of microparticles each day

Emma Coke, News Contributor
August 7, 2023

Correction: In the August 7 version of the article, there was misinformation. Microparticles are any particles smaller than five millimeters.    Researchers at Oregon State University estimate...

Oregon State University awarded a $10 Million grant to foster youth innovators in agriculture

Oregon State University awarded a $10 Million grant to foster youth innovators in agriculture

Wahb El Atlassi, News Contributor
August 7, 2023

Oregon State University secured a 5-year, $10 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to lead an initiative to improve research and education in food and agricultural sciences. The...

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