News across Whitman County
Couch burnings post football games spark fire safety concerns
It has been a longtime tradition for WSU students on College Hill to burn couches when the football team wins a game. Despite the loss taken at the Apple Cup, two couches were set ablaze after the game. Pastor Mike Bass came into work at Community Congregational United Church of…
UW defeats WSU in 3rd Annual Food Pantry Competition
The University of Washington edged out WSU in the third annual Apple Cup Food Pantry competition. WSU raised $29,424 from 236 gifts. UW received 310 gifts and raised $24,822. Even though the Huskies raised less money, they won because they received more gifts. Both institutions…
Community events offer pre-game entertainment
Before every home football game, WSU hosts multiple pre-game events to kick off the celebrations. Students, alumni and locals have remained steadfast in keeping game-day spirit alive with camaraderie, homestyle barbeques and beverages. Crimson & Gray Gathering takes place four…
WSU sees 28 people ejected at first home game of the season amid Fireball crackdown
Authorities ejected 28 students from the first football game of the season, according to WSU Police. This comes after the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board approved another year of alcohol sales to non-student sections at WSU, with the condition WSU curbs the consumption of…
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…
Day in the life of Pullman PD
Have you ever wondered what a normal shift for a police officer looks like? The Pullman police department gave us a look into their daily routine at the station. From arriving at the station, starting their shift with a briefing and then packing up their cars and hitting the road…
Cougars sweep Bulldogs in first conference match
After losing five of its last six heading into the night, Washington State (6-5, 1-0 Pac-12) bounced back Thursday in California by defeating Fresno State (5-7, 0-1 Pac-12) 3-0. The Cougars’ service-line pressure, offensive output and performance late in sets carried them to…
Week 3 NFL Predictions: Hawks and Niners to remain undefeated
(Keller) Falcons vs Packers – After a rough start to the season for both teams, it’s safe to say they both are looking to make a statement on primetime this Thursday. For Atlanta, quarterback issues have held them back. Despite having top talents in the league offensively in…
The Ti’a effect: the statistics before and after the outside hitter’s injury
Ever since Eliana Ti’a has been absent with a knee injury, the Cougars have been worse in almost every key statistical category. Before we dive into the pre- and post-injury numbers, it is important to know that the combined record of the five teams the Cougs faced with Ti’a is…
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…
Family reunion: WSU welcomes Arizona back to the Palouse
Arizona is the first non-rivalry Pac-12 school to come to the Palouse since the dissolution of the previous conference. Arizona leads the all-time series 28-19, but WSU has won four of the last five matchups. However, college football is not in the same spot as it was when the…
How did WSU attendance fare in the 2026 home opener?
WSU played its home opener against Duquesne Saturday. Starting the season 0-2, it was critical for the Cougars to pick up their first win of the season. Something WSU had in its favor this game that it did not in the previous two was home-field advantage. About a week before the…