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Cougars destroy the Dukes 48-7 in the home opener

The Kirby Moore era gets its first win after putting up 502 yards of offense while giving up less than 200, beating Duquesne 48-7. WSU (1-2, 0-0) gets in the win column, while the Dukes (0-3, 0-0) stay winless. On paper, both teams were struggling offensively, and in the first…

Cougars lose five-set thriller to close out non-conference schedule

Up 2-1 in sets and 7-3 in the fourth, the Cougars (5-5, 0-0 Pac-12) were in position to defeat Long Beach State (8-2, 0-0 Big West). WSU outside hitter Mary Healy had just struck a service ace, which drew a timeout from the Beach. At that point, the Cougs were hitting .200 in the…

Where to watch Cougar football

While the Cougs are already knee-deep in football season, the good people of Pullman have yet to experience an honest-to-goodness WSU home game. Thankfully, the Cougs are returning to the Palouse this weekend, and with hometown support, fans can expect a spirited weekend of…

Long Beach State hands WSU first straight-sets defeat of season

The Cougars (5-4, 0-0 Pac-12) lost Thursday night in straight sets to Long Beach State (7-2, 0-0 Big West). The Cougars struggled to slow the Beach’s left-side attack, lost the service line battle and were not efficient enough offensively. Heading into the match, WSU head coach…

Building a team with concrete

Some people do not believe in miracles, but one club makes what seems impossible possible year after year. WSU’s Concrete Canoe Club has one goal in mind: keeping a canoe made of concrete afloat while supporting four people. The club works all year designing and building the…

Downtown picnic strengthens local connections

One of the most common complaints WSU students have about Pullman is that there is hardly anything to do, especially downtown. However, The City of Pullman is actively working to create events that bring students and the community together. This past weekend, The City of Pullman,…

WSU looks to get in the win column in home opener against Duquesne

WSU’s offense has scored 10 points in two games, while the Dukes are not much better with only 13 through two. The only difference between the two teams is that one has been outscored 104-13. That of course is Duquesne. Meanwhile, play calling for the Cougars has been one excuse…

Student worker union members criticize WSU’s wage offer

Members of WSU’s student worker union took to the Terrell Mall Wednesday to demand better wages for their members. The student union, UAW 4591, hosted the rally because they are negotiating their contract and want to show WSU they are standing strong and together. As of now, the…

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Cougar volleyball wraps up non-conference matches against Long Beach State

WSU volleyball is back at home to face Long Beach State (6-2, 0-0 Big West) Thursday and Friday. It will be the first time since Aug. 30 that the Cougs have played in Bohler Gym. Last time on the court: The Cougs went 1-2 last weekend, losing to Lipscomb (5-2, 0-0 ASUN) and…

Pullman Vintage Market gives old Coug gear new life

A 30-year-old sweater may seem worthless to most, but in the Cougar community, the pieces found at the Pullman Vintage Market can carry memories that are priceless. Pullman Vintage Market founder Tyler Eugenio started the market in 2023 while studying architecture at WSU, but his…

Ray’s Ranks week two: The Bills climb the ladder

This week gave us a lot of insight to which teams are true contenders this season, and which ones not so much. With that being said let’s take a look at where each team ranks heading into week two. F Tier: Is the Season Over Yet? 32. Cleveland Browns (0-1) -1 31. Tennessee Titans…