Oregon State University Alumni Association December 15, 2006 Volume 7, Number 35 A free, weekly collection of links to news stories about OSU How are items chosen for Beaver Eclips?

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Hot topics Study: Anti-smoking ads ineffective with teens A study co-authored by an Oregon State University researcher found tobacco company-sponsored anti-smoking advertising aimed at youths not only has no negative effect on teen smoking, it may actually encourage youngsters to smoke. Roadside bomb kills Thurston High grad Brennan Gibson, 26 Army Sgt. Brennan Gibson, a 1997 graduate of Thurston High School "who loved being a soldier," was killed Sunday in Iraq when a roadside bomb struck his Humvee, family spokesman Pastor Ken Brown said Tuesday. Also: Oregon soldier killed by roadside bomb in Iraq Lunchtime companion is no ordinary Joe (Joe is a 1942 OSU forestry grad.) Among my often-shifting philosophies of life is never sustain a relationship with someone from whom you can learn nothing of value. This will no doubt curtail the number of friends you have, but it will also reduce the hours of boredom. Following that philosophy has led me to know and befriend some interesting persons, and one of them is Joseph Jaeger of Jefferson City. Joe is a man of diminutive stature with just a wisp of hair and a pair of expressive eyes. ...The intriguing part of Joe's life began at age 18 when he drove for Harry S Truman during his tenure in the U.S. Senate. ...After his experience with Truman, Joe graduated from Oregon State University's School of Forestry. With that degree in hand, and some help from then-Sen. Truman, he became a park ranger in Yosemite National Park. Frat house arsenal: Police find more than two dozen weapons, and resentment toward transients The Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity at Oregon State University has no shortage of weapons. After a Corvallis man, Dennis Sanderson, was shot Oct. 14, in the alley behind the house, police searched Alpha Gamma Rho and found more than two dozen weapons including .22-caliber rifles and 12- and 20-gauge shotguns. Included in the arsenal was the .22-caliber rifle used to shoot Sanderson. Also: OSU student is arrested after man is shot behind frat house Guns, frats and hostility a worrisome mix Beavers jump back into the game The Oregon State football team returned to practice Thursday for the first time since beating Hawaii 35-32 on Dec. 2. With finals behind them, players are eager to get ready for the Dec. 29 Sun Bowl against Missouri. "I'm sick of sitting around," said Beavers' defensive tackle Ben Siegert, a few hours before Thursday's practice in the Truax Center. Also: It's back to work for the Beavers Beavers' Newton invited to Senior Bowl OSU fans puzzle over how to get in and out of El Paso Stroughter named third-team All-American Beavers pleased with Sun Bowl ticket sales

News OSU balloon found in tree Seafood Lab director will miss North Coast as he heads to Portland OSU students excel on accounting exam A fishy tag-team Budget boosts higher ed Oregon Coast research facility to bring back tourism, science event Astronauts have ties to mid-valley Irwandi Yusuf poised to be Aceh's new governor Astoria park to symbolize Chinese heritage, tradition Research team slain in murder-suicide Ohio State honors OSU president Archive of history in stalagmite OSU researchers meet to discuss global warming OSU study says: Milk processed under pressure stays good longer, tastes fresher Lucky Eddie on the road to recovery New tide gate designs enhance fish and water passage Satellite studies of ship tracks show complex influence of pollution on clouds Wrought-iron fittings are craftsman's legacy Sports Homecoming game: LSU's Ben Voogd expects lots of support at Gill Oregon State, #12 LSU Clash Sunday in Corvallis LSU basketball schedule appears tougher in '07-08 Beavers defense smothers Wolves OSU women head to the Heartland Women's Basketball game against Washington On Dec. 23 will be televised on FSN Northwest ASU lands Erickson, not Riley Coach should show same loyalty expects from players Football recruiting dinner scheduled Olympic boxing coach dies at 87 Swimming World Magazine Q&A: Oregon State's Larry Liebowitz Taylor earns all-region honors Briefs: Slaymaker resigns to pursue Master's; Watterson, Larsons in wrestling rankings; fall teams earn 48 Pac-10 academic honors OSU names Massari senior associate athletic director 2007 Gymnastics Preview Of interest to OSU alumni and other friends Sun Bowl news Register now for the OSUAA tailgater in El Paso. Also, learn about OSU-related Sun Bowl events, including game watches, at the association's new Web site, www.osualum.com/events. OSU Career Services hosting Career Makeover: Wardrobe Edition This program allows OSU students to purchase gently used, men's and women's business suits – donated by members of the public and clothing retailers – for $15. Donations are needed through Jan. 31, with the sale taking place Feb. 15 in the MU Ballroom. Donations can be dropped off on campus at Career Services, 8 Kerr Administration Building, or in Portland at the Beaver Fan Shop, 121 SW Morrison #120. Other professional clothing is welcome; donations are tax deductible. Career Services partners with the OSU Fashion Organization and OSU Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) on the event. 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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