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Stories from the SuitInside the sweat-soaked, unforgettable experience of bringing Oregon State’s mascots to life.

By Kip Carlson

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From White Sands to the Red PlanetHow OSU researchers are helping a four-legged robot find its footing on Mars.

By Sean Nealon

The Quad

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Meet Coach ShephardOregon State’s 33rd head football coach is just getting started.

By Oregon Stater Staff

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In Search of WonderOff trail with an Oregon State undergraduate mushroom foray.

By Cora Lassen

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Mapping WarHow an OSU geographer helps us understand the world’s conflicts.

By Nancy Steinberg

Our Community

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Two men in suits seated courtside at basketball arena, smiling.

Lamar Hurd Trusts His GutHow one Beaver built a life in basketball around what mattered most.

By Katherine Cusumano, MFA ’24

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Poet Laureate of the Locker RoomRemembering the athletic trainer behind generations of OSU greats.

By Kathryn Stroppel

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Make Some Noise for OSU5 tips for being a better online booster.

By Oregon Stater Staff

Sights + Sounds

Oregon Stater SpotlightAn interview with Nikki Neuburger, ’04

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Graduation DaySpring 2026

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Oregon Stater SpotlightAn Interview with Dave Cho, ’18.

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Cold ComfortWinter 2026

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Diamond DreamsFall 2025

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Fashioned From HistorySpring 2025

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Rewilding the KlamathThe world’s largest dam removal project restores hope on the Klamath River.

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Crafted for AdventureWinter 2025

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Behind the BandAn Interview with Olin Hannum.

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