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Kota Cordova yells at their computer in a photo illustration on Aug. 30.

Experts give advice on tactics for failing classes

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
September 25, 2023

Freshman joining Oregon State University may find themselves suddenly in a situation where they are not able to complete a class. OSU offers resources for students who have to deal with this hardship. While...

Senior new media communications major Ben Erickson looks at the transfer services site of his former university, College of DuPage in Corvallis on Aug. 8. College of DuPage is one of the three universities Erickson has attended, giving him personal experience with transferring credits.

Experts share transfer credit advice for new OSU students

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
September 25, 2023

Not all students at Oregon State University enroll right out of highschool; there are students who come from many different backgrounds or have transferred in from other colleges. However, not all schools...

An illustration depicting the Corvallis fall Festival. The festival will be on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday in Central Park.

Corvallis Fall Festival celebrates its 50th year

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
September 20, 2023

50 years. It’s been 50 years since the first Corvallis Fall Festival ribbon-cutting. While it started as a way to welcome Oregon State University students back into town after a long summer, the festival...

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...

Mahonyera Mbira Ensemble member Sheree Seretse sings on stage at Zimfest on Aug 4. For the first time in 12 years, Zimfest, a celebration of Zimbabwean music, returned to the Oregon State University campus.

Zimfest returns to Corvallis after 11 year hiatus

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
August 19, 2023

Zimbabwean music was alive with the sounds of marimba and cheers of the crowd as the 2023 Zimbabwean Music Festival, or Zimfest, celebrated culture and music on the Oregon State University campus. The...

Plots of land at Oregon State University’s Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture in Corvallis, showcasing a variety of flowering and fruiting crops photographed on July 13.  The Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture is a plot of land dedicated to OSU research involving horticulture, spanning growing vegetation, social politics, soil science, and raising bees.

Horticulture Open House provides insight into new research projects

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
July 21, 2023

The Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture was abuzz with activity as its annual open house took place on July 13, giving attendees a chance to learn more about horticulture. The center is located...

Dean of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences Tuba Özkan-Haller smiles for a photo in the lobby of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences Administration building on June 27th, 2023.
Özkan-Haller was recently appointed as the co-chair of a national science committee, representing a major advancement for Oregon State University’s CEOAS program.

OSU dean to co-lead decade-long ocean science committee

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
July 3, 2023

Oregon State University’s Tuba Özkan-Haller is tasked with leading a group of scientists on tackling the next decade of ocean science. The 2025-2035 Decadal Survey Of Ocean Sciences is a committee...

Mahi Pandey, Career Assistant at the Career Development Center, works at the front desk at the Kerr Administration Building on May 19. Kerr Administration is located on the south east side of campus at 500 SW Jefferson Way and is where students can find the Career Development Center.

Strategies to get last-minute internships

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
June 6, 2023

For Beavers who haven’t found an internship yet, here are some of the strategies to employ to find career opportunities over the summer. Jen Rouse, director of marketing & communication at the...

Vegetables offered for sale by Gathering Together Farm at the Corvallis Farmers’ Market on May 6 in downtown Corvallis. As with most of the farms at the Farmers’ Market, Gathering Together Farm felt little to no negative effect from the past year’s weather trends.

Cold and wet spring has delayed harvests, Corvallis growers say

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
May 18, 2023

If you were wondering why certain commodities like salad mix weren’t present during the first part of spring at the Corvallis market, it’s because of the cold weather, and Corvallis growers felt it. For...

A photo illustration of someone holding compost in Corvallis, OR on Mar. 23rd.
A great way to minimize your food waste could be by making compost.

How Corvallis residents turn food waste into fun

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
April 10, 2023

Leftover spaghetti that you are throwing away is causing food waste — did you know that you could instead revive it by turning it into a pie? Many may fail to realize that Americans waste about 25%...

Housing assistance grant supports OSU Ecampus veterans

Housing assistance grant supports OSU Ecampus veterans

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
March 12, 2023

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission has awarded the Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grant to Oregon State University Ecampus veterans.  This means Ecampus veterans will receive a grant...

OSU hosts event for International Womens Day this Wednesday

OSU hosts event for International Women’s Day this Wednesday

Vincent Ho, News Contributor
March 7, 2023

To recognize the achievements of women through the year, Oregon State University President Dr. Jayathi Murthy and Provost Edward Feser are hosting International Women’s Day at the Memorial Union main...

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