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OSU community members discuss the effects of Alexander’s actions, expectations of next president

Andres De Los Santos, Multimedia Contributor
April 14, 2021

Editor’s Note: Content warning—story contains mention of sexual harassment and assault.Oregon State University community members discuss how former president F. King Alexander's actions affected the...

This petition, aimed to better support sexual assault survivors and create a safer learning environments is approaching 500 signatures. The petition can be found on actionnetwork.org.  

Survivor-focused support petition created by multiple OSU organizations in response to F. King Alexander allegations

Haley Daarstad, Copy Editor
March 24, 2021

Editor’s Note: Content warning—story contains mention of sexual harassment and assault.A petition addressed to Oregon State University President F. King Alexander and the OSU Board of Trustees, developed...

Archived Photo of Oregon State University President F. King Alexander

F. King Alexander resigns following public outcry

Millicent Durand, News Contributor
March 23, 2021

Editor’s Note: Content warning—story contains mention of sexual harassment and assault. F. King Alexander has put in his letter of resignation as president of Oregon State University following mounting...

Robert Dampf, chair of the Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors, has sent a letter to Rani Borkar, chair of the Oregon State University Board of Trustees, refuting several claims made by OSU President F. King Alexander.

LSU board chair ‘beyond offended’ by Alexander’s claims, sends letter to OSU Board of Trustees

Millicent Durand, News Contributor
March 22, 2021

Editor’s Note: Content warning—story contains mention of sexual harassment and assault.Robert Dampf, chair of the Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors, has sent a letter to Rani Borkar,...

Oregon Governor Kate Brown poses for a photo on March 9, 2017, in Bend, Ore.

Gov. Brown makes statement regarding OSU board, Alexander, new Senate bill seeks to ‘rebuild and strengthen trust’ within university communities

Kelsy Valentine, News Contributor
March 21, 2021

Editor’s Note: Content warning—story contains mention of sexual harassment and assault.The Office of Governor Kate Brown released a statement supporting the Oregon State University Board of Trustees’...

State Senator Sara Gelser  represents Senate District 8, which includes Corvallis, Ore.

OSU, Corvallis community members voice dissatisfaction with the board’s decision to place Alexander on probation

Millicent Durand, News Contributor
March 21, 2021

Editor’s Note: Content warning—story contains mention of sexual harassment and assault.The Oregon State University and Corvallis, Ore. communities have expressed anger and dissatisfaction following...

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Letter to the Editor: We demand their resignation, a transparent external review of the presidential search process

the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies program
March 18, 2021

To OSU students, faculty, and staff:As faculty in the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, we affirm our solidarity with survivors of sexual assault and harassment at OSU and elsewhere. OSU has...

An aerial shot of Oregon State Universitys Memorial Union Quad in November of 2005.

Faculty Senate votes no confidence in Alexander, board, calls for resignation

Millicent Durand, News Contributor
March 18, 2021

Editor’s Note: Content warning—story contains mention of sexual harassment and assault.In an overwhelming 109-4 vote with seven abstentions, the Oregon State University Faculty Senate voted to express...

A photo illustration of Oregon State University President F. King Alexander pictured with the OSU logo. Alexander has now resigned after community outrage over how Louisiana State University handled complaints of sexual misconduct during Alexanders tenure as president of LSU.

Alexander stays: Board of Trustees puts president on probationary period despite public demands for termination

Millicent Durand, News Contributor
March 17, 2021

Editor’s Note: Content warning—story contains mention of sexual harassment and assault.Correction: This article previously said the Educator Advancement Council would be hired to review the recommendations...

The Associated Students of Oregon State University sign hangs in the ASOSU office.

ASOSU past, present members call for Alexander’s resignation

Millicent Durand, News Contributor
March 17, 2021

Editor’s Note: Content warning—story contains mention of sexual harassment and assault.A letter has been written calling the resignation of Oregon State University President, F. King Alexander, including...

A file photo from an Oregon State University Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 20, 2020. The whole board is not pictured here.

WGSS demands resignation of Alexander, board of trustees; ‘OSU has repeatedly failed survivors’

Millicent Durand, News Contributor
March 17, 2021

Editor’s Note: Content warning—story contains mention of sexual harassment and assault.On the evening of March 16, a statement was released on behalf of the faculty in Oregon State University’s Women,...

In a Zoom meeting on March 15, Oregon State University President F. King Alexander answered questions from members of OSU’s faculty and staff in regards to the investigations into former Louisiana State University football coach Les Miles, conducted by law firm Husch Blackwell.

Alexander answers pressing questions from OSU faculty: ‘I take ultimate responsibility’

Millicent Durand, News Contributor
March 15, 2021

Editor’s Note: Content warning—story contains mention of sexual harassment and assault.In a Zoom meeting on March 15, Oregon State University President F. King Alexander answered questions from members...

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