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Smoking ban good for health, people should still have a choice

Wed, 03/06/2013 - 1:00am

By: Steven McLain

In a November 2012 report, researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota examined how comprehensive indoor smoking bans reduced instances of heart attack. Their findings indicate that after comprehensive bans were put in place — prohibiting smoking...

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OSU's Pac-12 Tournament chances

Wed, 03/06/2013 - 1:00am


I started looking ahead to the Pac-12 Tournament as soon as Oregon State started conference play 0-3, essentially ending any chance it had of snagging an at-large NCAA Tournament bid. It was at that point that the Pac-12 Tournament became more import...

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Agnew to transfer to Southern Illinois

Tue, 03/05/2013 - 1:00am

Former OSU running back Malcolm Agnew is leaving Oregon State

Sophomore running back Malcolm Agnew of the Oregon State football team announced Monday he will no longer be a Beaver. Agnew has opted to transfer to Southern Illinois University, a Football Championship Series program that plays in the Missouri Vall...

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Column: OSU uniforms combine old with new

Tue, 03/05/2013 - 1:00am


When I walked into the Alumni Center to watch the so-called “ReBeaving” ceremony, I was worried. Oregon State’s entire brand was at the hands of Nike, the multinational corporation responsib...

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Column: Special energy surrounding rebranding

Tue, 03/05/2013 - 1:00am


I was sandwiched within a group of eight-12 football players toward the front rows of lined seating in the Alumni Center during the rebranding ceremony last night. Sophomores Sean Mannion and Dy...

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Breaking ground, exploring new terrain

Tue, 03/05/2013 - 1:00am

By: Kate Virden

OSU’s Geo-Science Club prepares for an experiential learning trip to Costa Rica ...

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Guilty until proven innocent

Tue, 03/05/2013 - 1:00am

By: Ryan Dawes

Two falsely-convicted men who spent time on death row will present at OSU on Thursday ...

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‘Rebranding’ of OSU athletics unveiled

Tue, 03/05/2013 - 1:00am


Oregon State, Nike show off new Beaver logo, uniforms ...

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Can’t trust Congress to make decisions

Tue, 03/05/2013 - 1:00am

By: Drew Pells

Recently, the sequester has been a big topic. Congress has been debating the sequester in an effort to strike a deal to avoid the “catastrophic” problems we would otherwise face. The political left says without an agreement, cuts would send...

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Women need to enter race, Rosoff charged again

Tue, 03/05/2013 - 1:00am

By: Don Iler

Even in one day, the election field is narrowing and growing. I followed up with some of the people mentioned in yesterday’s column and...

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University wrong to give exception

Tue, 03/05/2013 - 1:00am

By: Editorial Staff

Oregon State University decided, on Feb. 27, to allow select Greek life organizations to participate in the First Year Experience program. We respect this decision, but we do not agree with it. Being that this is an editorial representative of the ma...

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Softball goes 3-1 at Easton Classic

Mon, 03/04/2013 - 1:00am

By: Grady GarrettOregon State snapped a 12-game winning streak, but started a new one getting three straight wins

The Oregon State softball team saw a 12-game winning streak come to an end this weekend, but rebounded with three straight wins at the Easton Classic in Fullerton, Calif., to begin a new streak. OSU won three games by eight runs or more, a fourth in ...

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Small ‘workouts’ add up

Mon, 03/04/2013 - 1:00am


Recent study by OSU researcher concludes everyday activities can be as effective as working out at a gym   ...

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Community draws up plans for homelessness

Mon, 03/04/2013 - 1:00am

By: Kristy Wilkinson

A local forum held last Thursday revolved around a 10 year plan to end homelessness   ...

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Building wells, relationships

Mon, 03/04/2013 - 1:00am


OSU Engineers Without Borders earns recognition for rainwater catchment system, water well in Lela, Kenya   ...

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OSU faces Bryant in home opener

Fri, 03/01/2013 - 1:00am

By: Andrew KilstromNo. 6 Oregon State looks to remain perfect after 8-0 start

After a perfect 8-0 road trip that featured no earned runs from the bullpen and a plus-42 run differential, No. 6 Oregon State is off to its best start to a season since 1962. The Beavers (8-0) will try to increase their perfect record to 9-0 tonight...

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Gymnastics aims to improve road score

Fri, 03/01/2013 - 1:00am

By: Warner StrausbaughOregon State seeks a higher Regional Qualifying Score on the road

If the No. 9 Oregon State gymnastics team participates in a road meet after tonight, it will be at the NCAA Championships. After opening their season with five of six meets on the road, the Beavers finally were able to host two straight home meets ov...

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Women's basketball hopes to win for seniors

Fri, 03/01/2013 - 1:00am

By: Sarah KerriganOSU takes on Utah, Colorado to finish out home schedule

The Oregon State women’s basketball return home after a close loss against No. 6 California for its last home games of the season, taking on Utah and No. 19 Colorado. Last Sunday against Cal, Oregon State (9-19, 3-13 Pac-12), played its best game of ...

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Wrestling gears up for Pac-12 Tournament

Fri, 03/01/2013 - 1:00am

No. 9 Oregon State will defend its Pac-12 Championship starting Saturday in Tempe, Ariz.

No. 9 Oregon State looks to defend its Pac-12 Championship this weekend at the Pac-12 Tournament starting Saturday in Tempe, Ariz. The Beavers (11-4, 3-1 Pac-12) haven’t wrestled for two weeks afte...

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Oregon State loses in Eugene

Fri, 03/01/2013 - 1:00am

Men's basketball falls 85-75 in the Civil War rematch

OSU was giving it to the Ducks. All the chips were falling in the Beavers’ (13-16, 3-13 Pac-12) favor. Up nine points against Oregon (23-6, 12-4 Pac-12) two and a half minutes into the second half, sophomore forward Eric Moreland took a pass from j...

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