OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY CORVALLIS, OREGON 97331
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THURSDAY APRIL 2, 2015 VOL. CXVII, NO. 107
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Traversing the Corvallis rental market n
City officials, university workshops aim to help new renters live off campus By Abigail Erickson THE DAILY BAROMETER
Data from the Corvallis Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
Graphic by eric winkler THE DAILY BAROMETER
Every year, Oregon State University students who live on campus have to consider where they will live the following year. While the majority of the student body housed on campus consists of freshmen, some upperclassmen also live in the residence halls as well, and several factors such as location, convenience and cost of living can affect their decisions. Through workshops and research, the city of Corvallis and OSU work every year to provide students with as much assistance in making this decision as possible. There are approximately 25 property managers and 22 large apartment complexes with 100 or more units throughout Corvallis. According to data from the city of Corvallis Housing and Neighborhood Services Division, apartments can range from as low as $525 per month for studios to upwards of $1,650 for three-bedroom or larger units. Duplexes and condominiums typically cost as much per month as apartments. Houses can cost as little as $900 per month for a one-bedroom unit and as much as $3,500 for a fivebedroom unit. See RENTERS | page 3
College celebrates aging research, 10-year program anniversary n
Speakers, including Rep. DeFazio, discuss healthy aging during anniversary celebration By Courtnee’ Morin THE DAILY BAROMETER
Rep. Peter DeFazio visited the 10-year anniversary celebration for the College of Public Health and Human Sciences’ Center for Healthy Aging Research Wednesday night. DeFazio has also visited Center for Healthy Aging Research before to talk to faculty and students, and was impressed with the center and the work it does. “It’s exciting to see this work being done; we are currently at 13 percent of U.S. citizens over the age of 65, and by 2030 this will increase to 18 percent, so this is important,” DeFazio said. The center dedicates itself to research into ways to improve the lives of the elderly through a better understanding of the collaboration between the four core elements in older adults. The first element is diet and genetics, which looks at the biological mechanisms in aging as well as stress responses and nutritional strategies. The second is population and social/ individual health, which examines
social, physiological and biological aspects of health and ways to use this in supporting healthy aging. The third element, gerontechnology, looks into ways to use technology to support healthy aging. Finally, musculoskeletal aspects play a role in preventing falling and promoting mobility and bone health. The anniversary event ran from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 1 and involved speakers from Portland State University, the University of Oregon, the Oregon Health Science University and Oregon State University. Student research was also presented via posters where the students explained their findings. DeFazio said the event held a close place in his heart, as he gained his M.A. in public administration and gerontology at University of Oregon. DeFazio went on to work as a gerontologist before becoming a U.S. Representative. DeFazio also helped to start the first Older Americans Act in the Pacific Northwest and was a part of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Aging before the House pulled the committee. Nicki Silva | THE DAILY BAROMETER At the anniversary event, DeFazio spoke about his hopes to reduce insti- Peter DeFazio talks about the government’s efforts to support the elderly at the Center for Healthy Aging Research’s 10-year anniversary celebration. See Defazio | page 3
Oregon State softball’s Beverly Miller leads in pitches Sports, page 5
Dr. Fit offers tips on finding the right personal trainer Forum, page 7