Forestry report draws crowd
A report critical of the handling of a high-profile issue of academic freedom at Oregon State University's College of Forestry on Wednesday drew about 115 college staff and students, some of whom voiced concern about who could participate in discussions of the report and an upcoming vote of confidence in the college's leadership.

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MU bowling lanes could close
On the steps to the Memorial Union Rec Center, the only sound that could be heard was the low hum of the wide-screen TV. The MU Board recently recommended to Michael Henthorne, the director of the MU, that the center cease bowling lane operations.

Oregon State University To Study Disparities In Health Care Among Rural Latinos
Latinos share a disproportionately high risk for unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease, but efforts to reverse the trend usually ignore rural Latino populations, according to Oregon State University researchers.

Two professors awarded highest OSU faculty honor
Oregon State University has selected nanotechnology chemist Douglas Keszler and marine biologist Patricia Wheeler as “distinguished professors,” the highest honor the university gives to faculty members.

De Carolis awarded 5-year contract extension
For all the financial success of erasing a large deficit, renovating Reser Stadium and making Oregon State a profitable program, athletic director Bob De Carolis was awarded a new five-year contract Wednesday, president Edward Ray announced.

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