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Beaver Eclips - News about OSU February 2, 2010 Subscribe or unsubscribe to Eclips OSU study: Wildfires' impacts on climate overestimated A recent study at Oregon State University indicates that some past approaches to calculating the impacts of forest fires have grossly overestimated the number of live trees that burn up and the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result. Also: • Forest fire studies may give false results Mixed reactions to measures' approval When Oregon Democratic lawmakers adopted tax increases on high earners and corporations last year along largely party lines, they said they believed the taxes would pass a statewide referendum. Oregon voters on Jan. 26 confirmed that sentiment, approving Measure 66 and Measure 67 by comfortable margins. ... Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences Dean and Experiment Station Director Sonny Ramaswamy said he heaved a sigh of relief when he learned the measures passed. Also: • Tough economic times continue to plague students • OSU: Measures' passage means no cuts • Parents, students on edge over soaring tuition OSU builds nuclear reactor test facility Though Oregon hasn't had a working nuclear reactor since the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant began decommissioning in 1993, nuclear research is alive and well at Oregon State University. Wes Lematta built a life that soared He relentlessly promoted helicopters, still mostly a novelty. He made headlines plucking sailors off a sinking ship near Coos Bay, Ore., and for pulling two water skiers from Portland to Astoria. The real cash came from such gigs as hoisting trapeze artists, ferrying Santa Claus, showering ping pong balls on car lots. Commentary: Oregon State gets it with football pricing I doubt Oregon State athletic director Bob DeCarolis was reading me recently when I ranted about Arizona's insane idea to raise football ticket prices when it can't fill the stadium with a winning team because, gee, we need the money. Or maybe he did. Don't really care. I just like it when an athletic director has the sense to do the right thing. Also: • A.D. Report Feb. 1 - Football season ticket prices update Success of the nerd Ryan Kirkpatrick's two businesses market to the young and the cool; he stages snowboarding events at college campuses across the western United States - on real snow. He also manufactures high-fashion sunglasses made from exotic woods. Corvallis residents might have heard of his "Snow in the Quad," events - a snowboarding exhibition that has been held each spring in the Memorial Union Quad at Oregon State University since 2006. But the 26-year-old insists he's more nerdy than trendy, despite the fact his two businesses, Galvanic Design and Shwood Shades, are marketed to the 18-to-34 consumer demographic. Also: • OSU grad: Follow your inner nerd to success
MORE NEWS • Supplements not always a sure thing • Breeder's work rescues industry • Disaster in Haiti hits close to home for former OSU running back • Beaver Nation sends truckload of donations to Haiti • When headlines are rattling • Corvallis among CNN Money's most overvalued markets • Man's gift for birthday is a meeting of family • Cockroaches inspire creation of running robots • Pacific Ocean threatens to gobble up Oregon beach towns • Mural takes shape at OSU • The heart of the matter • Real-life Far Side entomologist combats tiny invaders • Portland TV personality Barbara Angell dies • NOAA to review moving research fleet to Newport • Management Club leaves the classroom • Win $15,000 to study music • Student recognized for commitment to social change, cultural diversity • OSU ‘Ecampus' continues rapid growth, thanks to new programs • Oregon Sea Grant delivers federal dollars for ocean research, outreach efforts • Study: School-based prevention program improves academics; reduces problem behavior • Campaign promotes healthy Latino beverages • When moths make a home in yours • Two Oregon State University professors receive 'distinguished' title • Student to intern at Winter Olympics • Digital transition not just for newspapers and magazines • OSU Antarctic minke whale study could save the whales - literally • Home cookin' is a hot trend	MORE SPORTS MEN'S BASKETBALL • Beavers unsuccessful Saturday at Gill Coliseum • Oregon State men fall to UCLA • UCLA 62, Oregon State 52: Will the Beavers beat the Bruins again in our lifetime? • Ducks seek better preparation for Beavers \| • Oregon State 51, USC 45: the Trojans got what they wished for but they couldn't handle Beavers' 1-3-1 • Beavers 1-3-1 defense boosts them to victory over Southern California • Zone helps Beavers rally for comeback win • Men beat Trojans for second Pac-10 win • Calvin Haynes playing for his mother WOMEN'S BASKETBALL • Oregon State women no match for Bruins • Women defeat No. 5 Stanford Friday • Women's basketball: USC 61, Oregon State 34 BASEBALL • Commentary: Pitching depth key for Beavers • Oregon State baseball: Beavers ranked No. 25 in Baseball America preseason poll • Beavers may possess more power than last year • Baseball's goals for the season GYMNASTICS • OSU gymnastics tops Stanford, Seattle Pacific • OSU gymnasts overcome injuries to help team • Stambaugh named Pac-10 Gymnast of the Week WRESTLING • Oregon State dominates ASU in Pac-10 wrestling • Brascetta a role model for young guys • No. 21 wrestling travels to the desert SWIMMING • OSU swimmers earn first conference victory • Oregon State swimmers top Idaho • Swimming still aiming for a Pac-10 win FOOTBALL • DeVan overcomes many obstacles to reach the Super Bowl • Riley looks for late additions to Beavers • OSU waits for word from coveted recruits • Super Bowl win doesn't define Riesenberg's life TRACK • Carlyle leads OSU women's track team
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