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Beaver's Digest

Beaver's Digest
All content by Ella Mashroutechi
A photo from the exhibit, “Wings” by photographer Holly Andres is seen in Fairbanks Hall. The new gallery consists of objects and photographs in a cinematic and stylized way.

WINGS: Family collaboration features femininity, sexuality at Fairbanks Gallery

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
May 2, 2024
Zane, head of the Pagan Student association, on April 11, 2024 in the Memorial Union quad

Astronomers and astrologists offer their POV’s on Mercury in Retrograde

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
April 24, 2024
Student firefighters Woody Holmgren, Danielle Melcher, Ryan Walker, and Ceiba Cumming hike across a clearing.

‘Boots on the ground’: OSU student firefighters tell tales from the wilderness

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
April 23, 2024
Just because it’s green, doesn’t mean it’s clean: How greenwashing decepts shoppers

Just because it’s green, doesn’t mean it’s clean: How greenwashing decepts shoppers

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
April 23, 2024
Nicholas Herman, an Oregon State alumni, who is now an Oregon State Public Safety Officer poses in front of a Public Safety truck parked in front of Cascade Hall in Corvallis on Feb. 23 2024.

Dam clever: OSU security works to keep campus, community safe

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
March 7, 2024
Alina Kroll in the Student Experience Center on Jan. 30.

How to realistically curl up with a good book as a college student

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
February 21, 2024
A couple enjoys each others company at Austin hall on Nov. 30.

Plenty of fish in the sea: Red flags and green flags that could help find that perfect fish

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
February 5, 2024
Luke Carlson (left) and Nick Cheatham showcasing some of their favorite wines from the wine wall in Corazon, in Corvallis on Dec. 1. Nick (right), being the owner of Corazon, loves to showcase Mexican wines and wines from many parts of the world, along with local vineyards.

“Approachable but sophisticated”: Corazón explores fine dining with visionary new chef

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
December 5, 2023
Piper Telling sits on their phone and scrolls through TikTok on Oct. 31 in their apartment.

Is the world ending or am I just scrolling too much on social media?

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
November 20, 2023
Scott Lukas, Northwest Berry Production and Management Professor, examines specimens in the Marionberry lab in the Agriculture and Life Sciences building at Oregon State University in Corvallis on Oct. 13. Lukas is responsible for managing the Marionberry program.

Marionberries: What is the OSU/USDA’s berry sweet collaborative program up to now?

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
November 7, 2023
Solana Barrett (she/her) stands by the Student Experience Center Plaza on October 16, 2023. She discussed her favorite Halloween movies to watch including “Halloweentown”.

OSU community weighs in their favorite Halloween movies to watch

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
October 29, 2023
Golden Chanterelle mushrooms and flowers spread on a table on Sept. 24, 2023. Mushrooms are good for the immune system and some mushroom powders can be good for focus, mental health and memory.

Mushrooms are everywhere these days!

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
September 29, 2023
A child at the Corvallis Fall Festival on Sept. 23 testing out the hammocks from Hangloose Hammocks. The Corvallis Fall Festival is a family friendly annual event that hosts vendors who hand make their items.

Corvallis community supports local artists at Corvallis Fall Festival

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
September 27, 2023
Barbie dolls wave and sit together against a pink backdrop on Aug. 7.

I was an Iranian Barbie Girl growing up mostly outside of the US: Here’s what Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” meant to me

Ella Mashroutechi, Columnist
August 8, 2023
OSU students Chloe Choice (she/her) and Charlie Tuckfield watch a movie in Finley Hall in Corvallis, Or. on June 6. 2023.

World in Chaos: New and upcoming movies to be excited about

Ella Mashroutechi, Columnist
June 8, 2023
Aiyanna Villa (she/her) reading on May 18, 2023 outside in Corvallis, Oregon. Aiyanna was reading “Book Lovers”, by Emily Henry, one of her favorite authors. She likes reading romance comedy books since they are a fun break from classes.

World in Chaos: Ten upcoming books I’m putting on my TBR list (and why you should do the same)

Ella Mashroutechi, Columnist
June 6, 2023
An illustration of a person holding up a magnifying glass in the shape of a house.

What’s available at OSU during the summer?

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
June 5, 2023
An illustration of the three zodiac signs: aries, taurus, and gemini.

Springtime and the stars: Astrology forecast for 2023

Gabriella Grinbergs and Ella Mashroutechi
May 28, 2023
Photo contributed by Alex Leskovec, Crescent Valley High School.

Crescent Valley High School robotics places 33rd in World Championship

Ella Mashroutechi, Contributor
May 4, 2023
An illustration created on April 8 of Michelangelo’s David sculpture holding a sign over its groin for censorship. The David sculpture has been in a debated discussion over whether or not the statue is pornographic after complaints came in from parents at a Florida school in Tallahassee, leading to the resignation of the school’s principal.

World in Chaos: Michelangelo’s ‘David’ is most recent white man accused of sexually suggestive behavior by Florida parents

Ella Mashroutechi, Columnist
May 2, 2023
Yajirrah Alvadrado (she/her), a freshman majoring in bioengineering, with different facial expressions at the Student Experience Center at Oregon State University on March 15. Oftentimes people of color feel isolated, underqualified or unworthy.

“I don’t belong here”: Students of color speak on overcoming imposter syndrome

Ella Mashroutechi, Beaver's Digest Contributor
April 26, 2023
AJ, a marine studies student at OSU, speaks about her opinions on the recent controversy concerning the new Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy on March 1 in front of the Memorial Union. The game’s release has stirred debate about whether it should be boycotted based upon J.K. Rowling’s remarks regarding trans individuals.

World in Chaos: Students weigh in on Hogwarts Legacy, J.K. Rowling’s transphobia & significance of Harry Potter to Gen-Z

Ella Mashroutechi, Beaver's Digest Columnist
March 13, 2023
Professor Lily Ranjbar in her office in Merryfield Hall at Oregon State University on Feb. 21. She is from Isfahan, Iran and helps raise awareness of Iran's current events for students and faculty.

World in Chaos: Persecuted Iranian singer unifies voices of Iranian people in fight for freedom

Ella Mashroutechi, Beaver's Digest Columnist
March 8, 2023
A group picture of the Indonesian Student Association, which put on PERMIAS night in the Memorial Union Ballroom.

PERMIAS recreates Indonesian high school nostalgia with cultural night

Ella Mashroutechi, Beaver's Digest Contributor
February 27, 2023
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