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3 Takeaways From Oregon State MBB's Win Over UC Irvine

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2 years ago

December 14, 2024

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3 Takeaways From Oregon State MBB's Win Over UC Irvine

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This isn’t Ralph Miller’s Orange Express, but the International Orange Express.

Oregon State men’s basketball, after a tumultuous offseason with the transfer portal, has a whole new roster for the Beavers this season, with many newcomers coming from overseas.

Head coach Wayne Tinkle and assistant coach Chris Haslam, former assistant coach at Utah State, have quietly put together a squad that has size, length, plays solid defense, and has multiple guys score in double figures.

Parsa Fallah, Matthew Marsh, Isaiah Sy, and Liutauras Lelevicius have all been solid pieces for the Beavers on both sides of the ball, in addition to the in-house talent that the team retained in the offseason, like Michael Rataj.

“When we’ve got LT at the three, Mike, Parsa, and Matt inside, We’ve got good shot blockers, but also guys, when we’re locked in, that are great hedgers of ball screens,” Tinkle said on the skillsets of Fallah, Marsh, Lelevicius, and Rataj.

“We can be in gaps and close and use our length to contest shots, bringing guys off the bench, but we haven’t gone down our bench real far in the post. Length is a key and fun for us moving forward if we can play different combinations and show more versatility.”

I was impressed with Fallah, the Southern Utah transfer, in the win over the Anteaters, particularly with his presence in the paint, passing, and ability to rebound and score through contact.

Fallah flashed that skillset against UC Irvine, scoring 12 points to go along with four rebounds and three assists, but likely could have had more of an impact in the post-game had it not been for the three fouls he had picked up.

However, he’ll be a guy that Tinkle can rely on in critical situations down the stretch of the season, especially since he’s a great option to complement Rataj and Damarco Minor.

Rataj had 13 points and four rebounds in the victory over the Anteaters and was an essential factor on the defensive side of the ball as he picked up two steals.

Rataj and Fallah have been through nine games this season, leading the team in points scored, and while there’s plenty of time left, I think they’ll only continue to improve and get better along with both Marsh, Sy, Lelevicius, and the rest of the group as the season goes on.

Especially if Fallah and Rataj continue their impressive start against the WCC Competition after closing their non-conference games.

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Oregon Lottery Pick 4 results for July 2

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10 hours ago

July 3, 2026

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The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at July 2, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 2 drawing

1PM: 3-2-1-6

4PM: 7-1-7-6

7PM: 6-2-0-4

10PM: 5-3-8-0

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

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When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Here’s when you can see the Oregon Air National Guard flyovers on July 4

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July 2, 2026

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Here’s when you can see the Oregon Air National Guard flyovers on July 4

F-15C Eagle flies in honor of the outgoing commander’s fini flight at Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., on Dec. 6, 2024. The outgoing commander, Col. Michael B. Kosderka, has served the Oregon Air National Guard for twenty-four years of service. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Nichole Sanchez)

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Oregon Says Racism Is a Health Crisis, Now It Has a To-Do List

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July 2, 2026

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Oregon Says Racism Is a Health Crisis, Now It Has a To-Do List

Oregon lawmakers have a new roadmap for tackling racism as a public health issue, and it’s packed with more than 100 recommendations for the 2027 legislative session.

According to KGW8, the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office released the four-year report this week, built on input from more than 200 Oregonians of color and developed alongside the Oregon Health Authority. It digs into how Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color face unequal access to stable jobs, education, health care, and housing — the everyday conditions that shape locals’ lives.

“This is an opportunity for state government to earn trust with communities of color who have been historically excluded,” said executive director of the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office, Jeff Selby, per the outlet. “The report process is a model for community engagement, as we all work together toward meaningful outcomes in community.”

State Rep. Travis Nelson said the findings have already shaped legislation, with several bills signed into law over the past two sessions covering topics like culturally specific health services and school staffing diversity. One concrete example: After residents flagged that Spanish-speaking applicants were passing the DMV’s written driving test at a rate of roughly 21%, versus 51% for English speakers, organizers connected the DMV with community groups to address the gap.

The report dates back to 2021, when Oregon lawmakers formally declared racism a public health crisis. “Racism in Oregon has left a legacy of trauma from one generation to the next, impacting Oregon tribes, Black and indigenous communities and people of color through a cumulative effect,” a section of the declaration reads.

A separate report from the Commonwealth Fund found Oregon has more severe racial and ethnic health disparities than its neighbors in the West, with Native American, Black, and Hispanic residents lagging behind white and Asian American residents on access, quality, and outcomes. Researchers warned that federal changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act since 2025 could make those gaps worse, not better.

The Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office says the goal now is turning research into real policy before lawmakers reconvene — and building trust with communities that have historically been left out of the process.

The full report can be seen here.

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