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An undated photo of the Valley Library Rotunda. The space will host a silent disco event on May 31.

Silent disco to take place at Valley Library

David Li, News Contributor
May 29, 2024

Editor’s note: KBVR-FM is a part of Orange Media Network, which also includes The Daily Barometer. The Valley Library Rotunda will become a dance floor on Friday as the library hosts a free silent...

A series of yearbooks ranging from 1962 to 1974 on display at the Valley Library. The OSU yearbook, which was the first yearbook published in Oregon, started in 1894 with The Hayseed, and was continually published from 1907 until 2014. 

OSU Libraries Open House to showcase diverse offerings

Thiru Vignesh Manoharan, News Contributor
May 1, 2024

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the name of the Undergraduate Research & Writing Studio. The Valley Library at Oregon State University will host its annual Press Open House...

Protesters of the tabling event held by “Students for Life” Rylee (left; preferred not to share their last name; they/them) and Ava (preferred not to share their last name; any/all) pose for an image on May 4 in the SEC Plaza. The “Students for Life” club was tabling with resources in the SEC Plaza while protesters stood across from them.

Plaza protests follow ‘Students for Life’ tabling event

Riley LeCocq and Lara Rivera, News Reporter and News Contributor
May 5, 2023

About a dozen students stood in the Student Experience Center plaza in the afternoon of Thursday May 4 to protest the Students for Life club’s presence on campus.  Students for Life is an Oregon...

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...

Traffic on SW Jefferson Way was blocked off after a natural gas line was punctured at the Pharmacy Building on Wednesday at about 2:45 p.m. Buildings in the area were evacuated and the road remained closed until the gas line was capped at about 3:20 p.m.

Gas leak on OSU campus prompts evacuation of classes

Kelsy Valentine, Campus Editor
October 20, 2021

A gas line near the Pharmacy Building on the Oregon State University campus was punctured at about 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, which shut down the buildings in the area. According to David Sweeney, the...

Preciosa Martinez, the graduate assistant of the Human Services Resource Center textbook lending program, retrieves a book from a shelf on Monday, Sept. 27th. The textbook lending program provides textbooks at no cost to students in need.

Malick: Students should use on-campus textbook resources

Cassidy Malick, Columnist
October 3, 2021

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. One of the many benefits of being back on campus this fall...

Student Research Consultant and Circulation Desk Representative Jadyn Pando in front of the Valley Library on the Oregon State University Corvallis, Ore. campus. With the school year coming into full swing,
finding a study spot may be difficult, but students can rest assured that the Valley Library will always have a spot for them.

OSU community members recommend study spots on campus

Kimberly Clairmont, News Contributor
September 27, 2021

For many students, finding the perfect study spot can be a challenge. Oregon State University students and staff suggested a variety of places students can work efficiently on campus while observing...

The signage in Austin Hall showing students how to socially distance while studying as a slideshow with their dos and don’ts plays in the background. Austin Hall has signs on each seat marking them as available or unavailable to show how students can socially distance.

Malick: More study spaces need to be available on weekends

Cassidy Malick, Columnist
November 23, 2020

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer.With COVID-19 restrictions still in full force, only about 10...

HSRC workers help prepare Grocery Support bags for the OSU community, containing a selection of food item for students. The HSRC offers grocery support open to all OSU affiliates, located at the Champinefu Lodge.

HSRC, Beaver Store to continue serving students during COVID-19

Jeremiah Estrada, News Contributor
October 1, 2020

Editor's Note: This article is a part of the 2020 OSU Back-to-School Issue. The Baro has put together this issue to inform Oregon State University's incoming class, as well as returning students about...

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Oregon State library evacuated, threatening message left on whiteboard

The Baro Staff
June 4, 2019

 Update: This story has been updated at 2:28 p.m. to include additional information from OSU Alerts   The Oregon State University Valley Library was evacuated at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon after...

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Writing studio aids English language learners

Canon Wright, News Contributor
April 1, 2019

A resource for all Oregon State University students, the Valley Library Writing Center & Studio is an especially valuable place for international students, and English language learners alike, to come...

Valley Library

OSU employee arraigned for filming in library bathroom

Vada Shelby, News Contributor
February 4, 2019

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include Andres Lazaro Lopez's middle name for identification purposes.On Jan. 14, an Oregon State University employee was arraigned on one felony charge of...

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