News across Whitman County
WSU Gender and Sexuality Alliance hosts cross-campus retreat
Picnic tables and the surrounding area were occupied with snacks, packages of hot dogs ready to be grilled and a game of cornhole. Combined with the sunlight coming through a copse of trees whose leaves were starting to turn red and orange, the atmosphere was vibrant and…
Cougs fall to Wildcats 8-3 in fall scrimmage
On Friday evening, the Cougs started their 2027 campaign with a fall scrimmage against the Central Washington Wildcats. This was just a scrimmage in September, still months away from the regular season actually starting. That being said, few expected the result that unfolded as…
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 football fumbles in its Pac-12 reunion, blowing a 14-point lead to Arizona
It was under five minutes left in the third quarter, when QB Noah Fifita was scrambling around trying to find someone down field. Right at the last second he saw receiver Caleb Smith and delivered a 40-yard bomb down the middle of the field to Smith. Fifita and Smith were not…
Arizona football rallies from 14-point deficit to defeat Washington State
The University of Arizona football team (3-1, 0-1 in Big 12) escapes Pullman, Wash. with a 34-24 win over Washington State University (1-3, 0-0 in Pac-12) on Saturday, Sept. 26. Coming back from down as much as 14, the Wildcats now turn their attention to conference play, going…
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…
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…
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…
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…