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Cartoon beaver character wearing OSU shirt on orange background.

From The Editor

The Secret Life of Benny and Bernice

By Scholle McFarland

Black-and-white vintage photo of coach speaking closely with player.

Poet Laureate of the Locker Room

By Kathryn Stroppel

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

Stories from the Suit

By Kip Carlson

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

Lamar Hurd Trusts His Gut

By Katherine Cusumano, MFA ’24

An Interview with Nikki Neuburger, ’04

Video by Allan Luebke

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

Oregon State baseball team lined up on the field in black OSU jerseys and white pants, greeting each other before a game.

The High-Five Line

By Kerry Eggers, ’75

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

Oregon State baseball players in black jerseys and white pants celebrating on the field as fans cheer in the background.

Diamond Dreams

Photos by Karl Maasdam '93

This image shows a jubilant celebration on a basketball court, with a man wearing a championship T-shirt and a net around his neck leaping into the air alongside players and team members. The background features a basketball hoop, a ladder, and a scoreboard displaying

How Sweet It Is

By Scholle McFarland

A close-up of someone performing a jump in a gym setting. The person is wearing white athletic shoes and black compression socks with the word

Building Better Beavers

By Kip Carlson

Illustration of water patterns

Making a Splash

By Oregon Stater Staff

The image shows an energetic crowd of fans, primarily wearing orange clothing, cheering and celebrating at what appears to be a sporting event. In the foreground, a woman is holding up a large sign covered in handwritten messages, possibly signatures or well-wishes from other fans. She is wearing headphones, suggesting she may be involved in broadcasting or commentating on the event. Behind her, the crowd is filled with excited faces and enthusiastic gestures.

Pure Fun

By Karl Maasdam, '93 (Photographer)

Wide shot image of Whyte Track and Field Center.

Game Changers

By Lori Tobias

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

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

Photo of OSU fans at football game

What Now?

By Kip Carlson

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