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The image shows a large, modern and airy indoor public space of the Portland International Airport with a high ceiling made of intricate wooden beams. The space is filled with people walking around, some carrying luggage, suggesting it is likely a transportation hub like a train station or airport terminal. The floor is made of patterned tiles, and there are potted plants and trees throughout the space, creating a lush, natural atmosphere. The lighting is warm and creates a welcoming ambiance. Overall, the image conveys a sense of openness, connectivity, and integration of nature within a built environment.

PDX Refresh

By Parker Akkerman

This image contains four headshots of men,

Stranger Than Fiction

By Oregon Stater Staff

A smiling young man wearing a grey sweater and black apron stands in front of an orange Oregon State University food truck. He's holding what appears to be a double scoop ice cream cone. Behind him, there's a chalkboard menu mounted on the truck's exterior.

A Taste of Oregon

By Cora Lassen

The image shows OSU football head coach and OSU president interacting on a sports field or sideline, with a large crowd visible in the background. The woman appears to be an older individual wearing a striped sweater and colorful beads around her neck, while the man is wearing a black Nike shirt and appears to be a coach or staff member of the team. The body language and positioning of the two individuals suggests a friendly, conversational interaction.

Truth Tellers and Builders

As Told To Scholle McFarland

The image shows a grand, columned building set against a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage. The building appears to be a government or historical structure, with a classical architectural style featuring columns and ornate detailing. The foreground is a grassy lawn dotted with people walking, creating a sense of activity and life around the stately building. The warm, golden hues of the autumn leaves frame the scene, providing a picturesque and serene atmosphere. Overall, the image conveys a sense of historical significance and natural beauty.

Beaver Brags & Briefs Winter 2025

The image contains an Oregon State MFA student stands in front of crowd and at an outdoor space, reading from her essay.

The Writing Life

By Katherina Cusumano, MFA ‘24

The image shows a Beavers football game with a crowd of spectators in the stands. In the foreground, three Oregon State University football players wearing black and orange uniforms are standing on the field, ready to play. The players' uniforms display the numbers 98, 55, and 33

Pac-12 Rebuilds

By Kip Carlson

Image of four book covers on a grid.

Books by Beavers Winter 2025

By Oregon Stater Staff

This image shows Oregon State’s Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building, a multi-story building complex surrounded by a landscaped outdoor area. The building has a sleek, angular design with black and glass exterior. The grounds feature a wide concrete walkway leading up to the entrance, with grassy areas and small trees on either side. The sky in the background has an orange-yellow sunset glow, creating a warm, vibrant atmosphere.

Built for the Big One

By Katherine Cusumano, MFA ‘24

Four people stand together smiling beneath an orange neon

Boosting Beaver Basketball

By Cathleen Hockman-Wert

A stylized illustration in black, white, and orange showing multiple hands reaching upward, appearing to juggle or toss various writing implements like pens and pencils. The image has a dynamic, abstract quality with sketch-like lines and is split between a black background on the left and an orange background on the right.

From The Publisher

Beaver Career Connections

By John Valva

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

Where Beavers Gather

By Kip Carlson

An illustration in black, white, and orange showing the exterior of Gill Coliseum. The art style is sketch-like with bold outlines. The building features an Art Deco architectural style with vertical lines and windows. Two figures are shown from behind, watching someone walk up the steps to the building's entrance. The image has a split design with black background on the left and orange on the right.

From The Editor

The Places that Hold Our Memories

By Scholle McFarland

The image shows a nighttime satellite view of the continental United States. The landmass is clearly visible, with a multitude of glowing lights illuminating the country's metropolitan areas and infrastructure. The eastern and central parts of the country appear particularly bright, with large clusters of lights representing major cities and urban centers. Towards the west, the lights become more scattered, reflecting the more rural and less densely populated regions. This image provides a captivating visualization of the human population distribution and activity across the United States, as seen from space at night.

The Electric Earth

By Michelle Klampe

Various book covers on a grid

Books by Beavers Fall 2024

By Oregon Stater Staff

Benny the Beaver wearing an orange jersey labeled 0, being tossed into the air by raised hands. The background is orange, enhancing the celebratory mood.

From The Publisher

Your Beaver Bragging Rights

By John Valva

From left to right, there are images of: Bill Ripple, Hannah Gosnell, Jeremy Hoffman, and Faisal Osman. They are shoulders-up, black-and-white portraits inside of orange bubbles. All four people are smiling.

The Antidote to Despair

By Oregon Stater Staff

Illustration of a marching band drummer in uniform, smiling, with a large drum featuring a smiley face. The background is bright orange, and the drummer is depicted in black, white, and red tones.

From The Editor

Be Like The Band

By Scholle McFarland

A crowd of people jump out of their seats in celebration

Playing at the Highest Level

By Kip Carlson

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

Leading with Optimism

As Told To Scholle McFarland

Four Olympic gymnasts from Team USA celebrate enthusiastically, wearing matching patriotic leotards with stars and stripes designs in red, white, and blue. Jade Carey is in the middle, and her teammates Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, and Simone Biles celebrate alongside her.

Golden Girls

By Scholle McFarland

Mind Over Motherboard

By Katherine Cusumano, MFA ‘24

Rear license plate on a car in forest, a person's boots hang over bumper

Ride with School Pride

By Sean Nealon

Students gather in a circle and play wooden flutes

Shining Together

By Scholle McFarland

Aerial shots of OSU campus.

Beaver Brags & Briefs Fall 2024

By Oregan Stater Staff

Woman standing in front of golden curtain, looking over her shoulder. The back of her suit jacket reads

A Year for the Arts

By Molly Rosbach

Photo of OSU fans at football game

What Now?

By Kip Carlson

A man attaches an acoustic device to a large tree trunk

In Search of the Marbled Murrelet

By Siobhan Murray

A man sits on a stool in auditorium

Behind the Band: Olin Hannum

By Allan Luebke, Videographer

This image shows a series of six hand-drawn illustrations depicting steps in a food preparation process: Removing small round objects (likely berries or nuts) from an oven or dehydrator tray. Pouring the round objects from a cloth or paper into a container. Adding the objects to a blender or food processor. Operating the blender, with the objects inside. Whisking or stirring a mixture in a pot on a stovetop. Using a spoon to add a liquid or paste to a glass container, possibly for measuring or mixing. The illustrations are in a grayscale sketch style, focusing on the hands and tools involved in each step of the process.

One Superlative Spread

By Siobhan Murray

A group of people at a rocky beach or coastline. There are two adults and two children standing near the water's edge, with a large black shaggy dog sitting on the sand. The scenery includes rocky cliffs or formations in the background and the ocean. The people are dressed casually - one person is wearing a red jacket, and the others are in various casual attire suitable for a beach outing. The group seems to be observing something in the water or along the shoreline together.

For the Love of the Sea

By Kevin Miller, ‘78

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