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Students living in residence halls fall 12% compared to last year
WSU is seeing over a 12% decline in dorm occupancy, compared to last year, leading them to continue closing floors in residence halls. Recent drops in student enrollment and increases in rates play a role. The exact reason why student enrollment has continually dropped is not so…
Schweitzer Engineering Hall celebrated with grand opening
Cougs and WSU donors gathered on the WSU Pullman campus Friday to celebrate the grand opening of the university’s newest building, Schweitzer Engineering Hall. The building is the new home of the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture. The 66,288 square-foot structure…
New chair confirmations for ASWSU Senate
The senate confirmed six new leadership positions among different student organizations this past week. All will serve as chairs. Chancé Shungu for the Black Student Union, Jaclyn Crawford for the Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Ben Metzger for the Asian American Student…
WSU cuts ribbon on new $80 million Schweitzer Engineering Hall
PULLMAN — Washington State University officials, donors, industry partners and state representatives gathered Friday to dedicate Schweitzer Engineering Hall, a new $80 million student success building that university leaders describe as the welcoming front door for the Voiland…
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…
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…
WSU proposes new emergency policy to protect leadership
If WSU President Betsy Cantwell becomes incapacitated or falls ill, a series of WSU leaders have a succession path to follow, according to a new emergency policy expected to be voted on by the Board of Regents Friday. The policy outlines the series of positions that would take up…
Harm Reduction and Recovery Services — what you need to know
Housed under the umbrella of Cougar Health Services, Harm Reduction & Recovery Services provides resources for individual and community-based needs, with a focus on helping students with process addictions. HRRS features programs such as Cougs for Recovery and the Collegiate…
Regents eye name change for Champions Center
WSU may rename the Champions Center the “Schneidmiller Family Champions Center featuring the Pelo Academic Center, Christianson Study Lounge and Sprunk Sport Psychology Suite.” WSU Vice President and Athletic Director Jon Haarlow proposed the name change Aug. 17 to recognize 1971…