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Cory Zimmerman, a senior studying interior design, is a member of Delta Lambda Phi, a fraternity for queer men and their allies at OSU.

Masculinity definition open to interpretation, personal expression

Tiffani Smith, News Editor
May 14, 2018

Feminism helps progress, reconstruct conversations surrounding authentic masculinity.Masculinity is one of many ways in which individuals can display who they are and the different social identities that...

Judy Neighbours is the director of the Survivor Advocacy and Resource Center, which is located in Plageman Hall, Room 311. SARC provides survivors of sexual assault resources and options to assist them with their recovery process.

Resources provide support, assistance to survivors

Tiffani Smith
April 16, 2018

Survivor Advocacy and Resource CenterFor Oregon State University students, faculty and staff who have experienced sexual assault, violence in their dating relationship or are being stalked, the Survivor...

Letetia Wilson is the executive director for the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence, located at 2208 SW 3rd St.

Consent is an enthusiastic verbal yes

Tiffani Smith, News Editor
April 16, 2018

Lack of education, societal behavior add to frequency of sexual assault.When individuals are engaging in some form of sexual activity, consent is an enthusiastic verbal yes, said Letitia Wilson, the executive...

Gun violence in schools in the U.S.

March For Our Lives stands up against gun violence

Tiffani Smith, News Editor
March 19, 2018

Now Is The Time event commemorates 438 school gun violence victims with balloons.March For Our Lives, a peaceful protest regarding gun policies and the rampant school shootings throughout the U.S., will...

Oregon State University President Emeritus Ed Ray smiles in his office. Ray became the 19th president of OSU in 2003. 

AUDIO: The Barometer interviews OSU President Ed Ray

Interview by Joe Wolf, ASOSU Beat Reporter and Tiffani Smith
February 1, 2018

Oregon State University President Ed Ray discussed with The Barometer his plans for the annual State of the University Address, as well as what he is most excited for in the next few years for OSU. President...

A wolf in beavers clothing

EDITORIAL: Democracy dies in darkness

Lauren Sluss, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2018

If media is neglectful or silenced, false and harmful beliefs are permitted to disseminate. We, as a student media organization, believe in the continued coverage of not only current events, but also current...

Demonstrators walking through downtown Corvallis as part of the 2018 Womens March. 

Thousands marched through Corvallis in commemoration of Women’s March

Tiffani Smith, News Editor
January 22, 2018

In 1920, the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution gave women the right to vote. In 1972, the U.S. Congress passed Title IX, prohibiting discrimination in any federally-funded education program...

Adrian Gallo, a graduate student studying soil sciences, examines soil cores from various sites around the United States.

OSU enrolls thousands of students in Graduate School

Tiffani Smith
June 12, 2017

As one of the only institutions in the nation designated as a land, sea, sun and space grant university, Oregon State University is dedicated to creating an environment centered around academic excellence,...

Located on Monroe Avenue, the Thai Chili offers a variety of authentic dishes and spices. Thai Chili won first place in the thai food section. 

Best Of Food stories

The Baro Staff
May 8, 2017

1st Place PizzaAmerican Dream Pizza combines flavor, family since 1989By Joe Wolf, News ContributorMonroe Ave. is known for its selection of restaurants, bars, cafes and music venues. A mainstay since...

Carmen Sutra, Miss Dharma, and Lucielle S. Balls posing for a studio photograph.

OSU Spring Drag Show provides form of self-expression, creates community for LGBTQ+ individuals

Tiffani Smith News Contributor
May 1, 2017

Expression is open to interpretation and can be different for everyone. In the LGBTQ+ community, drag is one of many facets of expression that some individuals use. With this past week being Pride Week,...

The information in this graphic represents past and proposed total tuition and student fee increases per student based on 12 credit hours for three terms. The tuition rates for the 2017-2018 academic year have yet to be set.

Student protesters delay Board of Trustees’ tuition decision

Tiffani Smith, Jamie Chin News Contributors
March 20, 2017

Friday, a public Board of Trustees meeting held in the Memorial Union Horizon Room was interrupted by protesters, causing the meeting to be adjourned without any votes or decisions made.The meeting was...

Campus Security Resources

Safety resources provided on campus

Tiffani Smith, News Contributor
March 13, 2017

OSU offers several programs dedicated to protecting students, visitors, staffWalking through the Oregon State University campus, it’s not uncommon for an individual to see Department of Public Safety...

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