The Barometer Online

Oregon agricultural sales hit the jackpot as OSU Extension calculates a record high $4.4 billion in Oregon's 2006 agricultural statistics report. Larry Burt, head of the annual Oregon agricultural statistics report, said that sales have been hitting record highs within the past couple of years.

A full-bearded young man with shoulder length curling brown hair in an olive green sweater decorated with floral embroidery stood with his hands resting in the back pockets of his fitted jeans. Underneath him, his bare feet, identifying him as 'barefoot man' an OSU student who never wears shoes, no matter the weather.

OSU gun policy strictly prohibits firearms on campus regardless of a concealed weapons permit. Only a few organizations such as the ROTC, the OSU Pistol club and Rifle club, are exempt from policy OAR 576-065-000. "A lot of people are uncomfortable with the idea of guns on campus, since the incident at Virginia Tech," said Jack Rogers, director of campus public safety.

"Ability is nothing without opportunity," a quote by Napoleon Bonaparte which opened OSU's All-University Student Recognition Awards ceremony, held yesterday at CH2M Hill Alumni Center to recognize outstanding student achievements. "The students being recognized tonight have gone above and beyond," said Ben Fisher, program coordinator of the university scholars programs.

Arrests 12:12 p.m., Friday, May 18 - OSU student Drew Eyster was cited for a DUII. He was stopped on N.W. Van Buren Avenue for a moving violation. His blood alcohol content was .06 percent. 1:23 a.m., Sunday, May 20 - Michael Blaine, 21, was arrested for DUII, three counts of reckless endangerment and unlawful possession of marijuana.