Summer 2024

by Larry Clark

Feeling the heat

The heat is on

The Pacific Northwest will face more heat in a region historically known for its mild climate.

Waterworld made a splash at Expo ’74

WSU’s pavilion at the Spokane World’s Fair showcased water’s importance.

WSU takes to the road

Taking off with the WSU Alumni Association to Hawaii, Arizona, and California

Travel with the Cougs

From Mexico to Morocco, and many other destinations, WSU Alumni Association trips entertain Cougs.

Traveling with a Coug

Molly (Malone) Philopant (’76 Busi.) gives the scoop on travel with the WSU Alumni Association.

WSU’s Waterworld pavilion at Expo ’74 revisited

Watch vintage video about the WSU pavilion.

Looking into lock ’em up

WSU sociologists examine the costs and use of rural jails.

A century of WSU sociology

Highlights from 100 years of sociology research and education

A fallen Cougar, at last home

Captain Donald Harvey Froemke died in World War II and his remains finally came back to Yakima.

Henry Rono’s long run: Remembering the Nandi Warrior

The renowned WSU distance runner remembered

Video: Henry Rono on the move

Watch the record-breaking runner in action.

Hooping it up

WSU women's and men's basketball teams have achieved unparalled success in recent years.

Mustard

The particular tart and tangy, potent and pungent flavor adds so much to food.

Mustard recipes

The Pacific Northwest heats up

Rising temperatures, including the 2021 heat dome, lead to more extreme weather in the Pacific Northwest.

Outdoor workers feeling the heat

WSU researchers seek ways to safeguard outdoor workers as the temperatures rise.

Hot but not bothered

Finding grass and turf to withstand hotter temperatures

Playing it cool

Ancient techniques could help cool modern buildings.

Pet safety in extreme heat

Four-legged friends need to be kept cool during the hot summer.

Keep your pets safe in the summer heat

(Courtesy WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital)

Warming scenarios for Washington counties —interactive maps

Exploring weather extremes

The WSU lab looks into extreme weather events and their impacts.

Landscaping for drought and hot weather

Ideas from WSU Extension on landscaping for heat

Talkback for Summer 2024

Letters from WSU alumni about Rico's, Coug flag, and dams

Wildlife care takes wing

WSU veterinarian Marcie Logsdon, a wildlife and exotic animal expert, aids injured animals from raptors to gerbils.

A taste for what’s merry

Patrick Merry, proprietor of Pullman’s only winery, offers good wine, food, and community.

Best years

Taras Ogiychuk traveled from Ukraine to WSU for college, and now he is helping his homeland.

“Secret” supergroup

WSU alum Krist Novoselić and other veteran rocker friends pulled together the supergroup Third Secret.

Damon Brown

The Seattle artist collaborated with Starbucks to celebrate Black culture.

Class notes

Updates from Cougs all over

In memoriam

WSU alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away

Remembering Rex Davis

Memories of the WSU alum and longtime tennis coach

What was the environmental legacy of Expo ’74?

Cougar Gold: Recipes from readers

Free Time: The History of an Elusive Ideal

By Gary S. Cross ’68 History (2024)

The Evergreen Collection: Exceptional Stories from Across Washington State

An anthology from 20 years of Washington State Magazine

Obsessed

Food Network official podcast, hosted by WSU alum Jaymee Sire

Briefly noted

Short reviews of books and other media by WSU alumni, faculty, and WSU Press

WSU academic sisters look back

Four former WSU women faculty members reflect on their early years.

License to Coug

It’s one of the ways to say “Go Cougs!” without saying “Go Cougs!”

The place

A sign in the WSU Fine Arts Building welcomes creative students and visitors.

Digital magazine

PDF, webviewer, and print-on-demand versions for the Summer 2024 issue