Did you know that the student population of WSU accounts for a little over 50% of Whitman county’s population? It is important to recognize that we all individually and as a university contribute...

We hear time and time again that college is a transitional period. There are many unfamiliar situations to navigate. One of those unfamiliar situations is communal spaces on campus. Kitchens, lounge...

“Oops! I did it again,” the iconic Britney Spears says, as she wears a cropped top, choker and most importantly: her low-rise jeans.  It is almost as if she predicted the future with this song...

Editor’s note: Trigger warning, this column discusses sexual assault and drug and alcohol use.  *Some names have been changed to protect identity. Greek life is an insane experience.  As...

Nail polish, rainbow earrings, pastel necklaces and pink sweaters with cutesy designs on them – these are a few of the things I indulge in when it comes to fashion. When I think about my gender identity,...

WSU’s Board of Regents will vote this week on whether or not to increase tuition for the 2022-23 academic year. If approved, it will be the sixth consecutive year that students will face a tuition...

After over a year of online education, students were finally thrilled to be back roaming around campus last fall. However, with the recent surge of the new COVID-19 omicron variant, going back to school...

Editors note: Trigger warning, this column mentions topics of mental health and suicide. The topic of mental health is a very personal one for me and many others in our WSU community. Every student...

Two weeks ago, the Cougs headed to Husky Stadium in Seattle to face off against the University of Washington’s football team in the annual Apple Cup match-up. When they left the football field that night,...

Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Grindr and OkCupid are only a few of the dating apps and websites that have made meeting that special someone a whole lot easier.  Our very own Cougs are their users. As...

I am 19 and have never dated. Cue the violins. A friend told me a couple weeks ago that romance is a social construct. I would say that is mostly true. After all, we do not necessarily need romantic...

This is my first semester at WSU like it is for many others. It is my first semester at any university, meaning it is also my first time experiencing communal housing. When I received my housing assignment...