Oregon State University Alumni Association November 10, 2006 Volume 7, Number 30 A free, weekly collection of links to news stories about OSU How are items chosen for Beaver Eclips?

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Hot topics Faculty hears budget outlook Oregon State University's director of government relations, Jock Mills, called Tuesday's reversal of political control the "blue tsunami," and speculated, at least in Oregon, on the impact that Democratic control might have on higher education and OSU specifically. Enrollment in Oregon universities falls slightly Enrollment in Oregon's seven public universities, plus the Oregon State University branch campus in Bend, is starting to taper off, according to figures released Thursday by the Oregon University System. Fall enrollment numbers for 2006 reached a record high of 81,002, but that's an increase of just 114 students systemwide. Dolphin with four fins may prove terrestrial origins Japanese fishers have found an unusual bottlenose dolphin with an extra set of fins that could be an evolutionary throwback to the time when the marine mammals' ancient ancestors walked on land. OSU, OHSU study of 'male-oriented' rams gains high-profile foe The tale of Oregon's gay sheep experiment just grew stranger. On Thursday, tennis great Martina Navratilova sent letters asking the presidents of OSU and OHSU to end what she calls "homophobic and cruel experiments. Many gays and lesbians," she wrote, "stand to be deeply offended by the social implications of these tests." Also: Navratilova's fight sparks debate Ranches work as retreats for rich Wealthy absentee owners are converting more of the West's ranches and farms into personal hunting and fishing playgrounds, including areas near scenic Yellowstone National Park. Well-heeled outsiders, dubbed "amenity ranchers," are not a new phenomenon, but their growing appetite for these retreats is. Even as housing prices slump in cities and suburbs, the market flourishes for getaways with hundreds or thousands of acres of mountain, forest or prairie. Research: Military dreams big with help from OSU brains A little-known military agency that spends billions on futuristic projects expects little success from most of its work.But the small percentage of radical ideas that emerge from researchers, including those at Oregon State University, could dramatically change your life. OSU travels to Pasadena with bowl hopes Winner of four conference games in a row for the first time in six years, the OSU football team will try to keep its strong momentum going with a showdown in Pasadena this weekend against UCLA. Also: Beavers' pickoffs flatten banged-up Sun Devils BCS computers take notice of Oregon State Moore has headline in mind Beavers' beaut of a brute Tents go up as tickets go on sale As line goes, so does OSU Moore takes aim at winning target Newton back in top form The Beaver Beat Beavers update: Is it 2004 all over again for OSU? Rainy in Corvallis, sunny in my heart Beavers' secondary has grown up OSU at UCLA - TV/Radio/Internet Information

News Ah, the gift of the grape! Link identified between age, cardiovascular disease Just a little light research Oregon Study: Diet including enriched eggs may decrease risk of heart disease Center offers more than community St. Paul Rodeo court dominated by OSU Forestry college celebrates 100 years Student arrested in recent shooting: Police say he fired from his fraternity at man collecting cans Pauling institute looks back on its 10 years on campus Civil War blood drive under way Bend man appointed to Oregon arts commission Gray skies don't dampen OSU homecoming parade Church leader: Leadership takes courage PDC partners with Food Innovation Center to aid food processors Oregon professor awarded highest honor from History of Science Society Wine barrels get flavor of Oregon oak PeaceSlam to be held at Oregon State University Marine turns down scholarship to serve Sports Nothing 'laxing' in his game Cross country heads to Portland for regionals OSU opens Zalesky era with intrasquad meet in Newberg, Portland State dual at home Beavers show progress in win Women's basketball signs four student-athletes for 2007-08 season Wagner won't let team back down Baseball players honored at halftime with jewelry from championship run Basketball hosts first Oregon Rain Invite Beavers looking for Jeffers to lead Handling the challenge Cuic, OSU eye improvement John getting closer to completing his vision Rourke hammers away, OSU falls Bruins send OSU seniors packing with loss Women's soccer ends season on familiar note Four soccer players earn academic honors Taylor, Findley earn Pacific-10 honors Men's soccer ends season with 2-1 loss Beavers finish year with no Pac-10 wins OSU softball signs four Of interest to OSU alumni and friends Northwest OSUAA events scheduled this fall Nov. 11 - OSU vs. UCLA Game Watch Party (Portland) Nov. 20 - Social before Blazers game (Portland) Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving volunteer event (Portland) Nov. 24 - Civil War Game Watch (Portland) For more events see the main OSUAA calendar. How are items chosen for Beaver Eclips? Beaver Eclips is a free service of the OSU Alumni Association. Its main purpose is to provide alumni and friends of OSU with a sense of how Oregon State has been portrayed in the news media over the past week. Items are selected by the staff of the Oregon Stater and by other OSUAA employees. Inclusion of an item in Eclips means only that we think it's interesting and/or important, and does not constitute an endorsement of its point of view or its journalistic accuracy. Links OSU Home | OSU Alumni Association | CH2M HILL Alumni Center | Oregon Stater online | Submit class news | Update alumni address | OSU Foundation | OSU Athletic Department | OSU Career Services | Campus web cams | My OSU News | OSU Strategic Plan

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