WSU announced in a press release Jan. 26 that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be required for students beginning in the summer 2023 semester, although students in certain settings will still need to...

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the COVID-19 state of emergency will be lifted effective Oct. 31. after over two years.  The state of emergency, along with 10 additional emergency proclamations, will be...

Whitman County reported 86 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in the past seven days, according to the Whitman County Public Health website.  With a high test positivity rate of 25%, cases may be “significantly...

Four people in Washington, all of them in King County, have tested positive for monkeypox, a virus that has been appearing in headlines worldwide since May. However, monkeypox is much less transmissible...

As a movie lover, I always used to look forward to a dazzling night watching the Oscars. However, over the past several years it has become apparent that the Oscars are, simply put, going downhill. Academy...

My least favorite part about COVID-19 restrictions has not been quarantine, school closures or physical distancing. Rather, it has been the mask mandates. While quarantine was certainly detrimental...

Traveling can often be described as an experience that is both exciting and full of relaxation; however, traveling for sports during the pandemic is a whole different experience.  The thoughts...

Dear Emma, Last week I tested positive for COVID-19. I missed all five days of class (and, of course, it was our first full week of school). None of my teachers are offering a Zoom or hybrid option,...

Editors note: This story has been revised to accurately reflect the voting decision regarding parking rates and fines. At their meeting this week, the Board of Regents proposed a 2.5% increase in tuition...

Another week of WSU Athletics events has come and gone and Cougar fans have once again been hit by the loss of events due to COVID-19 protocols.  Earlier this month, the Cougs had a women’s basketball...

WSU women’s basketball takes a break this weekend with games against Oregon and Oregon State postponed due to COVID-19 protocols involving the WSU program.  Both games were arranged to be played...

WSU leadership announced a series of changes to campus operations on Jan. 14, announcing that on-campus events, including WSU Athletic events, will not serve food because of the surging spread of the COVID-19...