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Alumni
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Paleo Nerds
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Caffeinated Cougs
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The winner is…
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When Duane and Arleen met
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More podcasts to ponder
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Distanced but connected: Our global pandemic stories
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Working forward
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What to watch: Movies and TV shows with WSU alumni and staff
Stories connect and comfort us. They let us into the hearts and minds of others, and entertain, enchant, and teach us. They give us new and different ways to see the world—and maybe even cope with it.
Stories have the potential to pull us out of ourselves and into other—even imaginary—realms. They transport us. They offer us hope and understanding, distraction and escape. They make us laugh. They make us cry. They make us wonder.
That’s the power of storytelling, not only during a pandemic or crisis but anytime. These days, though, while we are spending more time at home to help fight the spread … » More …
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We met @ WSU
Love stories from Cougs far and wide
We asked. You answered.
Washington State Magazine wanted to hear from couples who had met at Washington State University. Turns out WSU is quite the prolific matchmaker.
Here are some stories of how Coug couples met.
Want to add yours? Email your anecdote along with then-and-now photos to associate editor Adriana Janovich at adriana.janovich@wsu.edu.
Meantime, enjoy these meet-cutes.
Chrissy Pettepiece & Carl Christoferson
Jessica Stafford & Joel Harper
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