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Oregon State University celebrates record-breaking graduation
CORVALLIS, Ore — On June 15, a record of 7,648 students graduated from Oregon State University (OSU) this year from the commencement ceremony at Reser Stadium. Approximately 4,100 students participated in the ceremony that honored the university’s 155th class. 7,880 degrees will be given with 232 students receiving...
News briefs: I-5 lane closures, YMCA memberships for laid-off school employees
Multi-agency safety drill scheduled Tuesday at Sprague High School. Salem-Keizer Public Schools will host a multi-agency safety drill Tuesday at Sprague High School. The event will include local and state emergency responders so all organizations can train together to respond to a major emergency in a school setting, district officials said. The campus will be closed during the exercise.
Students speak out after pro-Palestine encampment at OSU ends
CORVALLIS, Ore -- After weeks of camping out on Oregon State University's campus, the pro-Palestinian protestors are gone. The protest first started on May 15t outside of the Memorial Union building on campus. It later moved to outside the Valley Library after protestors complained about harassment. OSU officials said the encampment was unauthorized.
Celebrating the class of 2024: A look ahead to some local university and college commencements
Several local universities and colleges are holding their graduations this weekend. Oregon State University holds its 155th commencement ceremony on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Reser Stadium in Corvallis. The graduating class of 7,648 students is a record for OSU. More than 4,100 students are expected to participate in the...
Salem-Keizer athletic standouts honored at 2024 Beacon Awards
The Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club held its fifth annual Beacon Awards on Thursday and celebrated community members past and present who have had a lasting impact on local prep athletics. Held at the Elsinore Theater, the Beacon Awards are intended to "shine a light" on former and current...
Family, friends of graduates talk about Class of 2024
Every year, families from across the globe travel to Oregon State University for one event: The commencement ceremony. Carrie Hickman, a child welfare worker, came to Commencement Saturday because her son, a kinesiology major, was graduating. She came with five more people and said she planned to have a party celebrating her son’s graduation after the event.
North Marion hosts 4A baseball all-star series, receives four selections
The high school season might be over, but baseball isn't quite finished at North Marion High School. The Huskies have been selected to host the 2024 4A all-star series on June 15-16. The first of three games will begin on Saturday at 5 p.m. with a double-header scheduled for noon on Sunday. After a run to the state semifinals, North Marion is well represented on the North team. First baseman...
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