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A loss close to home, a life too short

After his death, Marco Hubley is remembered by friends, family
The brothers of the Theta Chi fraternity, located on the corner of N.W. Harrison Boulevard and N.W. 26th Street, stood outside Thursday night. They were huddled over an impromptu fire, keeping themselves warm against the police presence around the house. The body of Marco Hubley, 21, was found Thursday by another member of the fraternity, Corvallis Police Sgt.

Suicide the second-leading cause of death among U.S. college students

When it comes to suicide, words like shame, stigma and silence often aren't far behind. But talking about the issue is helpful, experts say. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students in the nation, said Ellen Taylor, director of OSU's Counseling and Psychological Services.

Suicide Risk Reduction

Risk Factors - History of previous suicide attempts - Feelings of hopelessness - Depression or other psychological disorders - Alcohol abuse Warning Signs - Statements alluding to suicide (e.g. "Sometimes I think it would be better to just not be here anymore.

Dads play along with band

OSU's marching band earned recognition during Saturday's OSU-USC game
Dads play along with band
The OSU Marching Band and their dads gathered inside the Valley Football Center early Saturday morning, eating donuts and drinking coffee and juice as they kicked off the first ever Band Appreciation Day. The marching band began with the Beaver Walk, which for the first time included splitting up into three separate groups and marching to various parts of campus including the tailgater section, the Merritt Truax Indoor Center, and the MU Quad, playing the OSU fight song among other various tunes.

The international voice

International student group a resource for OSU's community of students from abroad
Facilitating cross-cultural interactions through events and programs is the mission of the International Students of OSU, a coalition of 13 different cultural student groups representing more than 60 countries. Two events from ISOSU are coming this week, as the organization aims to attract people who have not yet interacted with the international community on campus.

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