The Daily Barometer

Milne, Hovland computer facilities face budget chopping block

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Rebecca Johnson

The Daily Barometer

There is a possibility that Milne and Hovland computer facilities will close in order to save the university money, but several on campus are speaking out against the idea in light of its necessity for students and faculty.

UHDS Homestay Program will begin placing INTO students winter term

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Kate Welter

The Daily Barometer

International OSU students seeking to gain a more in-depth American culture experience will have the opportunity to do so by living with Corvallis community host families through the UHDS Homestay Program starting winter term.

Students inspired to gather supplies for CARDV Wish List

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Allie Clark

The Daily Barometer

Sunday is typically a day of rest and relaxation, but that wasn't the case yesterday for five young women who braved the cold to stand outside the Safeway on Philomath Boulevard for four hours collecting items such as toiletries, toys, gift cards and household items for the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence's Wish List.

Author Walter visits campus with Visiting Writers Series

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Craig Bidiman

The Daily Barometer

All writers see the world much differently than others. However, few see it as Jess Walter does.

The 2006 National Book Award finalist paid a visit to the Valley Library on Friday night to a packed Valley Library rotunda.

Volleyball drops final home matches

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Jesse Severson

The Daily Barometer

They stood side-by-side between coach Taras Liskevych posing for pictures in the middle of Ralph Miller Court after the match against USC, flowers and gifts in hand, united by a combined 18 years dedicated to Oregon State volleyball.

Offense puts on another consistent game of rushing, passing, resulting in 42-10 victory over Washington State

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Tori Hill

The Daily Barometer

It was windy and cold at kickoff as the Oregon State football team took on the Washington State Cougars Saturday afternoon. Although the temperature was less than desirable, you couldn't tell by the way head coach Mike Riley's offense immediately commanded the field.

Despite seven penalties in second quarter, defense held Cougar offense to one touchdown, 133 passing yards

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Maria Bruggere

The Daily Barometer

The score was 42-10, No. 16 Oregon State made it their fourth straight victory, the temperature was about 36 degrees and Miley Cyrus' "Party in the USA" was blaring in the locker room after the Washington State game Saturday evening in Pullman, Wash.

Men manage close finish at home opener

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Nic Adenau

The Daily Barometer

After a late rally in the last 15 minutes of the second half, the Oregon State men's basketball team could not pull off a win, losing to Sacramento State 65-63.

"At this point in our development, to have an effort like that at home is just embarrassing," head coach Craig Robinson said.

Give thanks for sports

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's Thanksgiving week, my second favorite holiday for two reasons: one, we get to miss half a week of school and two, you can eat as much as you like and not feel guilty about it. And since it is Thanksgiving week, I find it fittingly appropriate to give thanks and honor the big sporting events and its contributors of this year, whether they're good or bad, moving or devastating.

Give your time this holiday season

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The holiday season is fast approaching, with Christmas music appearing on radio stations and lights being strung up on houses and businesses around Corvallis.

Along with decoration and other cheer-enforcing stuff, we also see lots of marketing encouraging us all to "give"; whether it's our time, money, goods and whatever else we have, we must pass along some of it to those less fortunate.

'Twilight,' 'Pokemon' and pop culture influences

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I was tired Friday morning. This was a result of going to sleep late and waking up early - a concept that is not new to any college student, I'm sure. But no, Friday morning I was especially sleepy and I blamed one thing: the phenomenal jaw structure of Rob Pattinson.

Learning how to understand the power and value of diversity

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Mission Statement of OSU states says, as a university, "We recognize that diversity and excellence go hand-in-hand, enhancing our teaching, scholarship, and service as well as our ability to welcome, respect, and interact with other people."

This sounds good, but what does it mean? How does diversity foster excellence, enhance learning and build community?

Rather than jumping into a conversation about cultural or cognitive diversity, let's think about what diversity means in a more general sense.

Pardon me as I express my First Amendment rights

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A few days ago, Ben Price had a strongly worded article in the Barometer criticizing my opinions. If Mr. Price had tried to contact me he would have realized that I agree with almost everything he said in his article.

I will briefly attempt to make clearer my train of thought (as scary as that may be).