The first day of school has come and gone. For some, it was their first day of college ever, and for others, it was their last first day of school ever. Across the board, however, excitement and nerves...

When going to college, freshmen have many questions. Where are their classes? What clubs can they join? What major is right for them? Most of all, what do they bring to their dorm room? Coming up with...

This Wednesday's inaugural ASWSU meeting saw the confirmation of the two vacant freshman delegate positions. Five candidates spoke to acting ASWSU senators in order to pitch their case for the position....

Kristy Szablya has been an advocate for our “Cougs helping Cougs” motto for years. After moving back to the area after living on the West side for 33 years, Kristy joined a WSU parent Facebook group where...

Next fall, students coming to WSU for the first time will be referred to as “first-year students” and not “freshmen.” Bill Davis, interim vice provost for academic engagement and student achievement,...

Uriel Ramirez remembers the days not too long ago when he and other fresh recruits were woken up by drill sergeants with campaign hats — the epitome of authority — at any given hour of the night. These...

Upperclassmen can tell you that your first years at WSU will be some of your most formative. The boundaries we set, relationships we build and habits we create for ourselves all affect the rest of...

As WSU considers making in-person courses available for the fall semester, incoming freshmen are preparing to make the transition from their hometown to Pullman. Kaia Lindstrand, Zillah High School...

Living in the dorms provides a unique experience — at least one that I never expected. I lived in the dorms for two years before moving off campus – first Rogers Hall, then in Olympia Avenue –...

Senior year did not turn out as expected for high school students anywhere. On March 13, Gov. Jay Inslee ordered schools to shut down in-person classes and move to online learning. This was not a huge...

Since the 1918 influenza pandemic, health workers have been preparing for the next one to hit. It's still a hotly debated question as to whether having more people join the medical field would make a difference...

Dear Class of 2024, We couldn’t be happier to welcome you into the Cougar family, even in the middle of challenging times. Coug alumni everywhere will tell you that once you’re a Coug, you will...