Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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 photo by Nattuha Mackey photo by NaXtuka Mackey Top left: Members of OSU Greek Life welcome new students and begin their 2010 recruitment. Top right: A student enjoys late night bowling in the MU Basement. The facility holds ten full size alleys! Abov eft Mor proudBea vers enjoy free bowling. Above right: Two students take part in a special event held in Dixon Rec Center. Connect Week is a good excuse to break out the blowup fun! Far left: Students wait in line for discounts at Fred Meyer Night. The line has been seen wrapping entirely around the store! Upper left: Students and parents gather in front of the MU. Lower left: the MU Rec Center welcomes students old and new! (sl VlCc( LUCCh 9

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■H ' The words of a Beaver: “Once students set foot on campus this school year, they will be seeing the world through orange-tinted glasses. From new posters and banners to bright orange spots plastered on sidewalks and buildings, OSU’s “Powered by Orange” campaign is making its presence known.” -Ben Sundberg, The Daily Barometer Each school year at Oregon State begins with a chance for new students to get a feel for campus and meet new people. The quad fills with booths, tents, and free food and becomes a a gathering place for students, clubs, organizations, and colleges. Among the traditional events is the New Student Walk, during which students walk together from the MU Quad to Gill Coliseum, where the New Student Convocation takes place. Also, the New Student Picnic offers students a chance to fill up, socialize, and enjoy the fall weather. Connect Week is also a great opportunity for students to get in touch with colleges, departments, majors, and student services at the many events and open houses that take place. An early Monday morning began the week. A long line of students formed in front of Reser Stadium, all in hopes of getting tickets for the following Saturday's football game against University of Arizona. As students continued to flood to Corvallis and unpack, the Powered by Orange Launch Party filled empty stomachs for lunch. On Wednesday students flocked to downtown Corvallis for the Amazing Race, during which local shops and businesses provided promotions, free food, and prizes for students competing in a scavenger hunt. Later on in the evening, Fred Meyer night gathered a crowd of both new and returning students. Each year Fred Meyer holds an after hours event during which students with an OSU ID can access discounted items. Friday marked the end of Connect Week with the first annual Day of Caring.This year's Day of Caring was the first time OSU had partnered with United Way for such an occasion. Corvallis businesses, Corvallis residents, and Oregon State staff and students teamed up to volunteer in the community for a full day. According to Jennifer Moore, the executive director for United Way in Benton and Lincoln Counties, over a thousand people worked on more than 100 different projects. - Erika Altenhofen Right: Students arrive at Gill Coliseum at the end of the New Student Walk. The coliseum hosts the New Student Convocation. 6 ■ v S(m(.eni ire

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photo by Lea Alberti “My competitive spirit bloomed as a cheerleader Although festivities centered around the Halloween day football game, there were plenty of other activities during the 2009 Homecoming Weekend. There was face-painting, the opportunity to go to the game in costume, the traditional bonfire, a 5K race, the annual parade, and much more. During the parade a number of orginizations showed up, including the equestrain team, who was decked out in full OSU colors. Members of the differnt ROTC programs came dressed to the nines and our marching band set the mood with lively music. If that wasn’t enough, the dance team came ready to perform and the largest fire turck in Corvallis thundered down the street adorned with the cheer squad. During the football game, students and members of the band performed Michael Jack- son's Thriller, showing up in almost identical costumes as seen in the video. Students also came to the game dressed in their best costumes to celebrate all hollows eve. And to top it all off, the Beavers won the game against UCLA 26-19. The Powered by Orange 5K walk run was also held during Homecoming on a classically Oregonian overcast afternoon. The top male finisher was Michael Detiennne with a time of 17:04.2. The first place female overall was Ann Carson with the time of 19:37.1. Among the multitude of events, the fall carnival was definatley a highlight of the weekend. Classic games, popcorn and candy, face painting, and fair food brought a carnival atmosphere to Corvallis. Whether you attended one or all of the activities, one thing is for sure... Beaver believers sure know how to throw a party! - Natasha Mackey brother's pop Warner football games. It was fun riding on an official city fire truck in our homecoming parade.” - Marrissa Kaili-Frank photo by Ltxi Albert$ iec(hnuid nouncca Dy orangc “Benny is what makes OSU events fun! He gets everyone cheering at games.” - Jessica Maynard This year the Homecoming court crowned Brittney Williamson Queen. Brittney is a junior in Apparel Design Business. Matthew Erickson was crowned Homecoming King.