Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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 When Obama won there was more celebration than New Years -Ben Stokes, Freshman ett: Everyone gathered in the MU on th ay of President Barack Obamafc Inagu-ation to watch on the big screen as the 4th President of the United States tool-is office. Students and faculty came o the MU to witness the great historic vent. The library also had live streaming f the event so anyone that needed t tudy wouldn’t miss a word of the Presi-entfc speech, bove: Julie and Sarah show off their bama pride after they went to vote for he first time.

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November 2008 brought a historical win with Barack Obama becoming the first African-American president in America. Barack Obama wasn’t the only fresh face in the election. In August. Republican nominee John McCain announced that Alaska governor Sarah Palin would be his vice-presidential running mate. Sarah Palin received a large amount of media criticism. She was the brunt of many jokes especially on Saturday Night Live in impressions done by comedian and actress Tina Fey. There was no doubt that 2008 was going to be a very special year. Americans felt that Barack Obama would be a beacon of hope and would represent their individual needs. Oregon State University students showed their support for their candidates of choice by promoting themselves in the Memorial Union quad. One popular method of support was the O bama shirts using the OSU O and lettering to spell Obama. Some of the measures featured on the ballot were Measure 57 which increased sentencing for specific crimes, it passed, as well as Measure 54, which amends the constitution standardizing eligibility for school board elections with other state and local elections. Whether Democrat or Republican all Americans can agree that this election was the most important. Written By: Morgan Cummins

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PAP'S mBKBNP OB Grateful Dads! This year OSU welcomed dads for a special weekend to share with their kids. The theme for the event filled weekend was Grateful Dads . Some of the events included a strongest man competition as well as tours of the campus buildings many people dont get to see too often. One of the highlights of every Dad's Weekend is the comedy show. This year students and their fathers got to enjoy comedian Kevin Nealon. He performed two shows, one at 6pm and another at 9pm so as many people could go as possible. Saturday is the biggest day during Dad's Weekend. Many greek houses on campus join each other to barbeque and give their dads a chance to see their respective houses and meet other members and parents. After everyone has filled their bellies it's off to tailgate for the football game. This year OSU hosted the Cal Golden Bears for the Dad's Weekend football game. The Beavs had been riding a 5 game winning streak and they were shooting for the Rose Bowl. Every year the OSU Football team puts on a good show for the dads. This year was no different as the Beavers stomped over Cal getting them one step closer to their goal: The Rose Bowl. Oregon State hosted a great Dad's Weekend in 2008 filled with laughs, fun, and excitement. We will just have to wait and see if next years can top this one! Written By: Connie Noland with the his poster before performing his second comedy show of the night: He put on a great show for the OSUs students and their dads Photo By: Kelly Cornado 12 Student Life