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Snow-covered research station illuminated beneath bright polar sunlight.

Under the Midnight Sun

By Danielle J. Whittaker

Man with face appearing from bushes and orange flowers surrounding

Among the Trees

By Katherine Cusumano, MFA ’24

Mascots dancing or celebrating together in orange-themed indoor space.

Stories from the Suit

By Kip Carlson

Silhouettes of people and robot walking against sunset sky.

From White Sands to the Red Planet

By Sean Nealon

Various produce illustrations and a mug of beer.

A Feast of OSU Food Facts

By Scholle McFarland, Molly Rosbach, Kathryn Stroppel

Handwritten phrase “the tip of your tongue” with a spoon and a coffee ring.

On the Tip of Your Tongue

With reporting by Cora Lassen

A playful, science-lab-themed food scene set against an orange gradient background. A strawberry and pear hang from lab clamps on the left, while a beaker of foaming liquid bubbles over a burner at center. Nearby sits a block of marbled cheese with a small Oregon State Beavers flag. On the right, honey drips from an upside-down bottle onto a cherry-topped ice-cream cone held in a clamp, with a martini glass of green olives above a funnel. Various lab stands, tubes, and scattered berries complete the whimsical setup.

Yum

By By Cathleen Hockman-Wert

Illustration with beaver figuring holding a duck by its neck. Text says

Super Fans!

By Scholle McFarland

Illustration of baseball players with contract papers, money symbols, and dollar bills, representing sports and finances.

For Love or Money

By Kip Carlson

'OSU AI' circuit board illustration

6 Things You Might Not Know About OSU and AI

By Keith Hautala, Cathleen Hockman-Wert, Scholle McFarland & Rachel Robertson

A stylized digital illustration featuring abstract and geometric portraits of four people. The design uses a variety of patterns and muted colors such as gray, black, and beige. Each person is depicted from the shoulders up, showing different facial expressions like smiling or neutral. The artwork combines elements of modern art and digital design, focusing on texture and shading.

Unconventional Journeys

By Tyler Hansen

An ATV drives along a dirk road with a mountain range in the background

Asking Expansive Questions

By Hannah O'Leary

Image of an OSU wrestling match from the fans point of view.

Where Beavers Gather

By Kip Carlson

The image shows an aerial view of a lush, green river flowing through a rugged, mountainous landscape. The river appears to be surrounded by dense vegetation, with trees and other foliage covering the steep slopes on both sides. The water in the river appears to be moving swiftly, with some rapids visible. Overall, the scene conveys a sense of the untamed, natural beauty of this remote area.

Rewilding the Klamath

By Sean Nealon

This image shows a man wearing a black T-shirt with the text 'People of Colour' printed in bold white letters. He is holding a blue shirt with the phrase 'The empowerment of women is the best way to save the world' printed on it. The scene is set in a workshop or studio space with shelves, clothing racks, and a table in the background.

Something to Talk About

By Kevin Miller

Two firefighters attempting to extinguish a forest fire.

After the Flames

By Kevin Miller and Ann Van Zee

A lady sits at a desk in front of her laptop

Prepared to Thrive

By Kevin Miller

A man stands over a railing peering downwards

An Audacious Mind

By Kevin Miller

Two whale fines appear above the water

A Food Chain Mystery

By Nancy Steinberg

Wide shot image of Whyte Track and Field Center.

Game Changers

By Lori Tobias

Students observe a beaver at a 4-H event

A Powerful Reach

By Kevin Miller

The image shows a scenic vineyard landscape with rows of green grapevines in the foreground, a few barns or buildings in the distance, and a mountainous backdrop against a pinkish-orange sky. The leaves on the vines appear to be changing colors, indicating it's likely autumn.

Climate and the Future of Food

By Suzanne Pardington Effros

Shark swimming in water

Fear in the Water

By Cathleen Hockman-Wert

Becoming Beavers

By Oregon Stater Staff

A vibrant collage featuring athletes engaged in various sports. The image includes basketball players, a gymnast in mid-performance, soccer and football players, a wrestler, and a person dressed in catcher’s gear. The athletes are depicted in dynamic poses, layered over geometric shapes and patterns in red, blue, and yellow tones, creating a sense of motion and diversity in sports activities.

The First Time the Western Conference Fell

By Kip Carlson

One blue bird and one orange bird fly together, making shy eye contact.

OSU, a Love Story

By Katherine Cusumano

Illustration of women at desk typing on computer with a bunch of thoughts floating over her head that are also illustrations

7 Lessons from COVID-19

By Oregon Stater Staff

Backside side of marching band drummer

Behind the Band

By Mike McInally

Brightly colored photo collage of tools and scenery related to medical, environmental and social sciences

How to Keep Hope Alive

By Cathleen Hockman-Wert

An aerial view of pine trees with a smiley face outlined in orange, using the trees.

A Face In The Forest

By Siobhan Murray

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