Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Student Government STUDENT GOVERNMENT Participation in student government teaches students skills they'll need for their future careers. 9 STUDENT PARTICIPATION This year was yet another of dismal participation by the student body when it came to voting, with only a tenth of the student body voting in the election. Sweep the floor Brett Deedon and Victoria Redman won for ASOSU President 835:486 over Jackson Lite and Robbie Ohansesian 63% THE PERCENT OF DEEDON ANO ELIGIBLE VOTERS REOMAN THATVOTEOINTHE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ULEANO THE PERCENT OF OHANSESIAN EUGI8LE VOTERS THAT VOTED IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION Photos courtesy of the Daily Barometer

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Photos of the current segregated situation in the Barometer office in Snell Hall, courtesy of the Barometer -Katherine Choi, news repater from the Daily Barometer This is a stakeholder-based group made up of students, staff and co-led by the MU President, ASOSU President and Alexander. This group worked with consultants and architects to develop the concepts of the SEC and the way in which space would be allocated within the building. The MU East Wing and MU Plaza went through a similar process with development and design as multiple stakeholders gave voice to the final product. ASOSU president Amelia Harris spoke at the ceremony, expressing her anticipation of the future building. “Though Snell Hall will hold a dear place in my heart, I do look forward to visiting the new offices in the SEC, Harris said. Tm so excited to see how that goes. President Ed Ray also spoke at the ceremony. This new Student Experience Center continues the admirable and long-standing OSU tradition of OSU student, investing in the future good, Ray said. Most importantly, the Student Experience Center will be a focal point and a gathering place for all students. When the MU started construction during the Great Depression, the students understood they would never get a chance to use the building. 8ut they gave their money to create facilities for future students, just as were doing now, Ray said. To conclude the ceremony, directors and presidents alike each grabbed a shovel and wore their construction helmets to mark the beginning of another shining legacy. -Amelia Harris

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 The Race for the Next Head of State A CLOSE RACE When the otes were finally tallied, the people of America had spoken and narrowly granted incumbent President Barack Obama a second term in office. A CLOSE RACE Exit polls showed both candidates had a nearly equal split in votes in most areas, with the electoral vote in Florida swinging the election in favor of President Obama. THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL 8oth caoMitts M the campaqn trail funning Incumbent BwacJi Obama towed the country, Iwvwg his message of Charge b Hope’ ringing n the eas of the Amencen people Chtltngtr Mitt Romney preached lower taies, higher defense spending and a repeal of Obama's healthcare plan The people voted and the incumbent wags declared victorious 51% BARACK OBAMA 48% MITT ROMNEY THE CHALLENGER, GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS MITT ROMENY Tonight, in this election, you, the American people, reminded us that while our road has been hard, while our journey has been long, we have picked ourselves up. we have fought our way back, and we know in our hearts that for the United States of America the best is yet to come. 11 Barack Obama in his victory address AN UNEXPECTED DEFEAT Governor Romney was the Republican Party's best hope at regaining the presidency, but with a final count of 332 - 206 votes in the electoral college and a 51 % • 47 % split in the popular vote, at 11:14 pm on November 4, Mitt Romney conceded the presidency to Barack Obama.