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Banned books read-in introduces new library fixture, lending library

The Daily Barometer

This Wednesday, students met in the Willamette Room of the Valley Library to read their favorite excerpts from a host of banned books. The event, organized by Monique McDade, an assistant professor of early American literature at Oregon State University, introduced two locations for students to access and exchange banned books – a “little lending...

Legree adds to historic year, Beavers blow out San Diego State

The Daily Barometer

The Oregon State offense scored over 50 points for the third time in four games in a 66-14 victory over San Diego State on Saturday afternoon. The Beavers improved to 4-2 on the year and 2-0 in Pac-12 play with the win in front of a home crowd in Corvallis’ Reser Stadium. Now halfway through the...

SEIU works to ratify public universities contract

The Daily Barometer

Service Employees International Union is working to ratify a contract after reaching an agreement with Oregon Public Universities on Sept. 28, calling off a strike set to start that day. According to SEIU’s website, the four-year contract would give workers “3% cost-of-living adjustments this year, 3% next year, and no takeaways to contracting out protection

Beavers lose early lead, tie with San Diego State

The Daily Barometer

Seven minutes stood between the Oregon State women’s soccer team and its first NCAA win of the 2026 season on Thursday night. Instead, a pair of late goals from San Diego State resulted in a 2-2 final at Paul Lorenz Field in Corvallis, OSU’s third draw this season. “Some nights we would have loved that...

Karma Rivera kicks off fall Locals Live season

The Daily Barometer

Karma Rivera, an up and coming musical artist, is coming to Corvallis Friday to bring her musical talent to KBVR-TV’s Locals Live. Taking place on Thursday, Rivera’s performance will be the first installment of the 2026-27 Locals Live season. She will be playing her original music that blends rap and hip-hop with influences from R&B...

ASOSU Senate amends statutes on student fees, Judicial Council

The Daily Barometer

Editor’s note: Reece Lewallen’s name was spelled incorrectly in an earlier version and has been corrected. The Barometer regrets this error. Oregon State University’s student government met Tuesday to amend and ratify senatorial statutes on student fees and the Associated Students of Oregon State University’s Judicial Council. In their discussion on student

Lecture to be held celebrating 15 years of Hallie Ford Center

The Daily Barometer

The College of Health at Oregon State University advocates for health and well-being, and one center within the COH is celebrating its 15th year of promoting these values for children and families. On Oct. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m., the Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families will host its annual Campbell...

Student Fee Committee discusses 2028 incidental fees

The Daily Barometer

Incidental fee allocation for the 2028 fiscal year has been decided to prioritize covering basic needs and student organization costs as the first step in the fee-setting cycle. The decision was made by the Associated Students of Oregon State University’s Student Fee Committee in their first meeting of the 2026-27 academic year on Oct. 1....

Tim Leatherman: OSU alum and inventor of multi-tool releases book

The Daily Barometer

Fifty-six years ago, Tim Leatherman graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Today, he is best known for his invention: the Leatherman multi-tool. As a way to chronicle the 50 years since he started developing the tool, Leatherman has written a book titled “The Leatherman Book: Stories, Lessons and...

Public library begins 35th season of Random Review

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Since 1992, the Random Review program has been ongoing in the Corvallis community. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library hosts the program 10 months of the year, choosing a new book and reviewer each month. The library asks a community member to read the selected book based on how they may relate to the materials. Normally,...

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