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From The Editor

The Secret Life of Benny and Bernice

By Scholle McFarland

Orange illustration of trees with figures walking among stylized forest scene.

From The Publisher

Why I’m Hopeful

By John Valva

Group photo of people holding signs, smiling in indoor setting.

A Far-Flung Family

As told to Scholle McFarland

Campus walkway lined with blooming pink trees on sunny day.

Beaver Brags and Briefs Spring 2026

By Oregon Stater Staff

Underwater scene with sea turtle swimming through clear blue ocean.

Many Nations, One Ocean

By Steve Lundeberg

Modern building with wood paneling surrounded by flowers and landscaping.

Organizing for OSU

By Caley Henderson

Black-and-white of woman shopping for shoes in store.

End of an Era

By Cora Lassen

Man with glasses smiling beside globe in studio portrait.

Mapping War

By Nancy Steinberg

Book cover designs displayed together on gridded background.

Books by Beavers Spring 2026

By Oregon Stater Staff

Man in Oregon State gear holding football, smiling against neutral background.

Meet Coach Shephard

By Oregon Stater Staff

Person smiling holding mushroom, forest environment slightly blurred behind.

In Search of Wonder

By Cora Lassen

Illustration of utensils, plates, and breakfast items on an orange background.

From The Editor

Kitchen Science

By Scholle McFarland

Illustration of people socializing with drinks and food in black and orange style.

From The Publisher

A New Generation of Innovation

By John Valva

Group of people smiling and holding small food samples in an ice cream shop.

Food for Thought

As told to Scholle McFarland

Professional portrait of a man in a suit with arms crossed standing outdoors.

Meet OSU’s New Provost

As told to Theresa Hogue

Collage-style portrait image of three people inside orange circles.

Around the Table

By Oregon Stater Staff

Campus building with arched windows partially obscured by tree branches.

That’s Billion with a “B”

By Cathleen Hockman-Wert

Watercolor portrait of an older man with glasses and a beard.

A Recipe for Connection

By Cora Lassen

Group of students posing outdoors with an off-road vehicle in a rocky area.

This Rover Rules

By Theresa Hogue

Sun shining through trees over a paved path in a green park.

Beavers Brags and Briefs Winter 2026

By Oregon Stater Staff

Two women in elaborate costumes sitting on a city street.

Summer’s Stage

By Theresa Hogue

Collage of book covers.

Books by Beavers Winter 2026

By Oregon Stater Staff

Three students examining a small mechanical device in a lab.

Hands-On High Tech

By Tyler Hansen

Researcher adding ingredients to a brewing kettle.

How to Engineer the Perfect Pint

By Molly Rosbach

Two whales surfacing with their tails visible above the ocean.

Sharing the Sea

By Chris Branam

Illustrated hands preparing a sandwich, including slicing meat and assembling sandwich.

The Bomb Sandwich

By Cathleen Hockman-Wert

Illustration of a cheering crowd in orange and black, raising their hands toward OSU’s Benny Beaver mascot on stage.

From The Editor

What It Means to Be a Fan

By Scholle McFarland

Abstract illustration of a person pointing at a board while another large face-like figure observes, set against an orange background.

From The Publisher

Teachers Who Never Leave Us

By John Valva

Smiling woman in academic regalia shaking hands with a man in a white military uniform.

Why Science Matters

As told to Scholle McFarland

A series of 6 headshots on a grid

Diving Into the Unexpected

By Oregon Stater Staff

Students walking past a brick building on campus surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.

Beaver Brags & Briefs Fall 2025

By Oregon Stater Staff

Close-up of a bee hovering near purple wildflowers in soft golden light.

A Dose of Nature

By Steve Lundeberg

llustration of two faces, one blue and one green, with a chaotic tangle of multicolored lines between them representing miscommunication.

Difficult Dialogues

By Katherine Cusumano, MFA ’24

The research vessel Western Flyer on the water near rocky coastal cliffs.

Where Science Meets Story

By Nancy Steinberg

Researchers in lab coats working at a laboratory bench, with one person holding up a flask while another observes.

OSU's Impact Felt Across the State

By Misty Edgecomb

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