Features

Bulbs and Blooms – “Roozen” may mean “roses” in Dutch. But in Washington, it means tulips—to the tune of 50 million a year. by Pat Caraher

Fall is the time to plant bulbs – Another approach to perennials is to go back to basics—native plants

Genetically modified foods – If you think scientists all agree on genetically modified foods, think again. by Tim Steury

Blackwell makes his mark – James Blackwell helped establish the clout of black sociologists. This spring he returned to Pullman to receive the University’s highest honor. by Pat Caraher

Ain’t misbehavin’ – If you’re not the leader of your pack, you may want to give Catherine Ulibarri a call. by Mary Aegerter

Field Notes

London: Thames Voices – As a literary scholar wanders London’s streets, he can hear the doubts and questions and skeptical musings of the 16th-century stage. by Will Hamlin

Panoramas

Small and smaller

Dancing for the gods

Right on CUE

One hot link

Killer compost

“Why do you believe this?”

Alex Kuo wins American Book Award

A common reader: Overcoming inertia

Keeping our food safe

Guardian angel comes to the rescue

Killing the messenger

The survey expert

Students join Cyprus to tackle hunger

Spokane Health Sciences Building enhances research, medical partnerships

Departments

SPORTS: Murrell to chart new basketball course

PERSPECTIVE: It takes a village to raise an engineer

CAREERS: Paying it forward

SPORTS: “D” is for Doba

Tracking

Gillies receives Alumni Achievement Award

From farm to College Hill, the migration continues

Whispered prayers

Each on his own merits

Palmers want to give others hope for the future

Graduate School alumni honored during centennial

From Russia with love: Cougar matryoshka dolls a big hit

An expert on human evolution, a long-distance driver

CLASS NOTES

IN MEMORIAM

Books, etc.

Staying Tuned: A Life in Journalism

Est West Encounter

Great Lodges of the National Parks

Books by history department alumni

Real People Don’t Own Monkeys

Sewing 911: Practical and Creative Rescues for Sewing Emergencies

 

On the cover: Carlos Sanches, employee of the Washington Bulb Co. Read the story “Bulbs and Blooms.”