Features
Mariner Mania — A new hero surfaced every game. Ichiro, Bell, Boone, Martinez, McLemore, Olerud, Cameron, Garcia, Sele. by Pat Caraher
Cataclysm, Light, & Passion — Even though the Washington wine industry is in its relative infancy, it is playing with the big boys. How did it get so good so quickly? by Tim Steury
The Laguna’s Secrets — On the shore of the Laguna Especial, some 30 locals of all ages watch patiently, no doubt mentally rehearsing the crazy gringo stories they’ll share tonight over dinner. The archaeologists are the best show on the mountain. by Tim Steury
Peter Van Sant Thrives on a “48-Hour” Day — Peter Van Sant hasn’t seen it all. But he hasn’t missed much either. by Pat Caraher
State Route 26 Revealed — Pepto pig, abandoned barns, dueling windmills, poplar trees that grow 15 feet a year. Revealing the soul of a highway. by Andrea Vogt
Panoramas
From the President: Quality and Reputation
Two million volumes and counting
You want impact? Well, we’ve go impact
$3 million WSU scholarship program targets Washington high school seniors
Shanthi the elephant is due in December
Washington apples—best of the best
Firstenburg family fountain dedicated at WSU Vancouver
State Economy: Across the new divide
In search of a tougher honey bee
Departments
CAREERS: Beginning again
SPORTS: Basketball—Heading in the right direction
SPORTS: Basketball—Pac-10 tourney on their minds
SPORTS: Regents authorize new indoor practice facility
Tracking
South African experience important to WSU alumna
Boosters of the Desert plan March luncheon
Rucks consistently responsive to WSU needs
Life’s twists and turns lead WSU alumna to success
Hastad heads University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Gorham earns award for animal disease research
Books
Hungry for Wood: An American Memoir from the Shores of Iwo Jima to the Tundra of Alaska
The War Years: A Chronicle of Washington State in World War II
Investment Madness: How Psychology Affects Your Investing and What to Do About It
On the cover: Winemaker Cheryl Barber-Jones (’76 Food Science) of Silver Lake Winery. “The Winemaker.”