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Faculty Senate session votes in favor of furlough days

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Rebecca Johnson

The Daily Barometer

The Faculty Senate have voted in favor of the motion to support the use of furlough days in order to combat the current budget crisis.

The Faculty Senate voted 86-17 in favor of the motion, a surprising majority given the heated debate that has sprouted from the issue.

Andrews Experimental Forest receives grant for arts, humanities

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Michelle Ofelt

The Daily Barometer

The H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest has received a $30,000 grant over a two-year period from the National Science Foundation for the first time to fund a project with members of OSU faculty and research scientists who work in the forest.

Trans Awareness lecture focuses on genderism and gender diversity

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Kate Welter

The Daily Barometer

Last night an audience of students, faculty and staff gathered for one of the remaining events during OSU's Trans Awareness Week, featuring ASOSU Student Advocate Christian Matheis, who discussed genderism and gender diversity.

Women make Sweet 16

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Oregon State women's soccer advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament after beating the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Florida Gators.

This is important because no one is giving them any attention at all. There has been very little news in the local newspapers and I think it is imperative that we talk about the team that only has to win four more games to win the national championship.

Soccer takes on No. 5 Notre Dame

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Grady Garrett

The Daily Barometer

When Oregon State sophomore forward Melinda Ingalls steps onto the field against No. 5 Notre Dame today, she will be battling more than just the Fighting Irish's stingy defense that's led them to the second longest current winning streak in the country.

Cougars and cold weather await Oregon State football team

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Nic Adenau

The Daily Barometer

After a big win last week beating the Huskies 48-21, the Oregon State football team will travel to Pullman to play the Washington State Cougars.

"This is another week of preparation, another Pac-10 game," Riley said. "Every moment from now on is a defining moment.

Senior night awaits volleyball

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Jesse Severson

The Daily Barometer

This weekend, the seniors on the Oregon State volleyball team will walk out of the tunnel onto Ralph Miller Court for the last time.

Outside hitter Rachel Rourke, middle blocker Lexie Rathgeber, setter Camilla Ah-Hoy, outside hitter Bree Knitter and defensive specialist Brittney Belshe will be honored in front of the home crowd as the Beavers host the No.

Basketball hosts first home game

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Nic Adenau

The Daily Barometer

After a trip to Lubbock, Texas for the Duel in the Desert tournament, the Oregon State men's basketball team comes home to host Sacramento State.

The Sacramento State Hornets (1-2), led by head coach Brain Katz, come into Gill Coliseum this Saturday after playing in the Rice Basketball Challenge in Houston.

Justin, Britney and Pop: Reminiscing about the '90s

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The '90s are often ridiculed as being one of the worst decades for music (think Backstreet Boys and Christina before she got "Dirrty"). But for those of us who jammed to 'N Sync and Britney Spears at middle school dances, '90s hits remain near and dear to our bubblegum pop hearts.

Concerning those pesky Greenpeace gawkers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

There are two types of people in this world: those who patrol the high-traffic areas of campus trying to recruit hurried students on their way to class, and the students themselves - people like you and me who only concentrate on their studies while passing the taut banners reminding us what it is that powers this university.

Trying to make sense of the changing trends of a manshake

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

When it comes to showing respect to another man, we usually show our gratitude by a shake of the hand.

It has always been tradition for two men to shake each other's hand when first meeting, greeting or an exciting situation occurs.

Back in the day, the most common handshake was the traditional thunder grip.

Embracing elevator conversations

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I have been using the elevator a lot in the past couple weeks, and do you know what I have found? People cannot talk in elevators. The elevator is place of silence, and breaking that silence is unheard of in this society.

I have ridden the elevator every other day for two weeks now and no one has started a conversation.

Monday's Pride parade: Betrayed by outlandish protests

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This letter is addressed to the participants in Monday's Pride demonstration. As a bisexual woman, I constantly feel betrayed by the outlandish "protests" that pass as support rallies for alternative sexuality. I understand the need to feel different than other people, and that often those of us with non-standard sexual preferences are indeed part of an "alternative" culture.

Darkside Review: Focus on the afterlife

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Ross Leonard

Diversions

"Departures" follows a professional cellist named Daigo Kobayashi who suddenly finds himself unemployed after the orchestra he plays for suddenly goes broke. He and his wife pack up and move back to the town in which he grew up to start a new life.

National Book Award nominee visits OSU

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Craig Bidiman

Diversions

On Friday night, the department of English welcomes a finalist for the National Book Award, Jess Walter, to campus as a continuation of their OSU Visiting Writers Series.

Walter was nominated for his novel "The Zero," which is based around the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks of September 11, 2001.

Poor college student guide to Thanksgiving

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Ian Grogan

The Daily Barometer

Well, that time of the year is upon us again - that time when all the stress and pain centers around a set of dates labeled the "holidays."

However, in this same instance we, as college students, have a problem.

We can't always make the trip back home to stuff our faces with an inconceivable amount of calories and tryptophan, and sticking around here doesn't give us the best opportunities for that.

Top 10 Thanksgiving options in Corvallis

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Rick Crawford

Diversions

Are you part of a dysfunctional family whom you are trying to avoid during Thanksgiving? Well, you're in luck! Corvallis is the place to be for this upcoming four day weekend.

You may be asking yourself, "There's never anything to do in Corvallis anyway; why would there be something to do during Thanksgiving?" That would be a valid question if it weren't a stupid one.

Diversions Playlist

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

"Everything to Everyone" - Everclear, So Much For the Afterglow
(Gail Cole, The Daily Barometer, Editor In Chief)

"California One / Youth and Beauty Brigade" - The Decemberists, Castaways and Cutouts
(Candice Ruud, The Daily Barometer, Managing Editor)

New club encourages patrons to act on Impulse

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Kelly McDonald & Gail Cole

Diversions

We all remember Tailgaters.

It was the bar on Monroe Street that had the reputation of being dirty and trashy. Did anyone actually like going there? It was basically a tiny fraternity party that served liquor in real glasses instead of just Natty Ice in red party cups.

Gamers rejoice in time for the holidays

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Evan Connet

Diversions

With the release of "Call of Duty" in 2003, the franchise quickly established itself as one of the top-tier heavy hitters of the World War II shooter genre.

The game took the best parts of other period-piece shooters like "Medal of Honor" and, while it didn't reinvent the first-person shooter wheel, it certainly refined and polished the formula into one of the most visceral and cinematic experiences available in gaming.