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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

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 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

Four people stand together smiling beneath an orange neon

Boosting Beaver Basketball

By Cathleen Hockman-Wert

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 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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