The Barometer Online

Although living on the West Coast means individuals don't have to deal with hurricanes, blizzards or tornadoes, there is one natural disaster that people have to be ready for at a moment's notice: earthquakes. To many, earthquakes have been deemed the most unpredictable natural disaster of all.

On Tuesday, March 18, the Corvallis Police Department responded to the 200 block of NW 15th street after a citizen reported finding a bullet hole in his bedroom window and two in his vehicle, according to a CPD media log. Two current members of the OSU baseball team and one former player were taken into custody in response to the report after an investigation into the incident revealed incriminating evidence in the case.

One in four women and one in 10 men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime. On Thursday, April 10, OSU will hold its annual Take Back the Night event to raise awareness about sexual assault. "Take Back the Night has a different meaning for every person; there isn't one specific meaning behind it.

If you're looking for a way to express your creativity and possibly win an 80 gigabyte iPod and a $50 gift certificate to iTunes, you may be in luck. The MARS program is looking for new poster designs and will be accepting entries from Benton and four other counties.

The man accused of raping and killing Brigham Young University student Brooke Wilberger will be arraigned at 11 a.m. today. Joel Patrick Courtney, 41, was lodged in the Benton County Correctional Facility at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Extradition orders, issued by Gov.