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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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3-D printing usage sparks controversy

Michael Eubanks, News Contributor
November 19, 2018

The issue of gun control in the United States is as old as the country itself, but modern technology has recently made the debate much more complicated.With the advent of 3D-printing, many items that one...

Valley Library

Valley Library implements review board

Jada Krening, News Contributor
November 13, 2018

As a result of student feedback, Oregon State University’s first meeting of the new Library Services Review Board is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. The Library Service Review Board was created...

Brother Jed Smock, one of the controversial preaches, evangelizes to the crowd. Divisive rhetoric is protected under the First Amendment and by OSU policy.

Controversial preachers evangelize on the OSU campus

Joe Wolf, Engagement Editor
May 9, 2018

University rules protect free speech for all viewpointsBrother Jed Smock and Mikhail Savenko, known for preaching on college campuses nationwide, offered their interpretation of Christianity to crowds...

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