Winter 2021
Psychiana Man: A Mail-Order Prophet, His Followers, and the Power of Belief in Hard Times
A review of the book by Brandon Schrand, published by WSU Press » More ...
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Winter 2021
Coming Home to Nez Perce Country: The Niimíipuu Campaign to Repatriate Their Exploited Heritage
Review of Coming Home to Nez Perce Country by Trevor Bond, published by WSU Press » More ...
Winter 2021
In memoriam: Jack Rogers
The WSU mycologist and plant pathologist left a strong legacy. » More ...
Winter 2021
Plastic
Piling up without foreseeable end, Washington State University researchers work to solve the “plastics problem.” » More ...
Winter 2021
The Daily Evergreen
125 years of being an indispensable Washington State University news source and training ground for student journalists » More ...
Winter 2021
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special COLLECTIONS
Taking a stroll through Washington State University’s voluminous archival collections is a rare treat. » More ...
Winter 2021
Cranberries
A tangy taste at the holiday table » More ...
Winter 2021
Into the light
Photographs at WSU by Irwin Nash of Yakima Valley migrant workers and families find new connections. » More ...
Winter 2021
Plant plastics
Why make plastic from petroleum and fossil fuels when they can be made from plants and bio-based materials?
Plastic waste remains a huge problem, one that WSU researchers are working on, but other research across the country looks at alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastics.
WSU collaborates with Iowa State University on the Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2) on developing high-value biobased products from agricultural and forestry feedstocks. The WSU Composite Materials and Engineering Center provides expertise in renewable resources to develop those novel bio-based polymers, chemicals, and composites.
The work at WSU has been underway for a … » More …
Winter 2021
Phil and Diane Ohl’s travel tips
Coug couple Phil and Diane Ohl run Open Door Travelers and share their around-the-world adventures on a travel blog, Instagram, and Facebook.
As countries re-open and more and more Americans become comfortable with traveling again, Washington State Magazine asked the Ohls to offer their tips for successful trips—from what to bring to their favorite travel apps. Here are their suggestions and recommendations.
Lighten up
There are hundreds of cool travel gadgets and gimmicks out there, from multi-function voltage converters to high-tech water bottles and ultra-light carry-on bags. Our biggest travel tip is more of a philosophy than a series of gadgets: travel light, and buy or trade local clothes and accessories as we go. We typically start an eight-week adventure with half-empty carry-ons … » More …