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Smiling woman in an Oregon State shirt holding a framed photo, standing in a room decorated with OSU memorabilia.

Super Fans!Oregon State Beaver Believers taking fandom to the next level.

By Scholle McFarland

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

For Love or MoneyFrom “Pay to Play” to the Transfer Portal, Alumni Student-Athletes Reflect on the College Sports SHAKE-UP.

By Kip Carlson

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 JourneysFour not-so-ordinary Beavers and why they chose to study online.

By Tyler Hansen

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 Inside the world’s largest dam removal and salmon restoration project.

By Sean Nealon

Packed crowd inside Gill Coliseum watching a wrestling match on an orange and black mat with a large screen overhead.

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

Where Beavers Gather75 years of Gill Coliseum.

By Kip Carlson

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

How to Keep Hope AliveAdvice from Oregon State faculty and alumni tackling some of the thorniest problems of our times.

By Cathleen Hockman-Wert

Backside side of marching band drummer

Behind the BandFor 140 years, OSU’s marching band has given Beaver spirit its steady drumbeat.

By Mike McInally

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

OSU, a Love Story

By Katherine Cusumano

Shark swimming in water

Fear in the Water

By Cathleen Hockman-Wert

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

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

Becoming Beavers

By Oregon Stater Staff

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

Students observe a beaver at a 4-H event

A Powerful Reach

By Kevin Miller

Wide shot image of Whyte Track and Field Center.

Game Changers

By Lori Tobias

Two whale fines appear above the water

A Food Chain Mystery

By Nancy Steinberg

A man stands over a railing peering downwards

An Audacious Mind

By Kevin Miller

A lady sits at a desk in front of her laptop

Prepared to Thrive

By Kevin Miller

Two firefighters attempting to extinguish a forest fire.

After the Flames

By Kevin Miller and Ann Van Zee

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

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