Spring 2023
From Refugee to Consul: An American Adventure
Review of a memoir by Helen Szablya » More ...
Notable Alumni
Spring 2023
Quite the kicking career
Jason Hanson booted his way into football history over more than two decades on the gridiron.
He set college records as the Cougar placekicker at Washington State University, then went on to even more in professional football during his 21 years with the Detroit Lions.
By the numbers
WSU career:
57.1 percent of field goals completed from 50 yards or greater (remains a Pac-12 Conference record)
Most field goals from 50 yards or more (20), and 40 yards or more (39) in NCAA football
62-yard field goal against UNLV in 1991 is still a WSU and Pac-12 record
WSU records: Second … » More …
Winter 2022
A chat with Kelsey Knutson from the CougsFirst! Podcast
The CougsFirst! Podcast features alumni and leaders from Washington State University discussing their journeys to success.
Host Kelsey Knutson ’12 chats with WSM editor Larry Clark about the new podcast on the magazine’s own podcast, Viewscapes.
Listen to the episode on November 7.
Winter 2022
The Cascade Killer: A Luke McCain Novel
Rob Phillips ’78 Comm.
Latah Books: 2020
A father and son snag a black bear near Chinook Pass during their first hunt of the season and come across human remains—an ear among the animal’s stomach contents. Luke McCain, a Yakima-based Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife officer who also just happens to be a WSU alum, is called to the scene along with his trusty sidekick.
Jack, a yellow Labrador retriever, leads McCain and a crew of sheriff’s deputies … » More …
Winter 2022
Cooking up a show
Doneen Arquines keeps the pot boiling as producer of Top Chef. » More ...
Winter 2022
Hospitality is what I know
Anthony Anton navigates some tricky times as CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association. » More ...
Winter 2022
The Wright career
A life in broadcasting has brought Mark Wright awards and fulfillment. » More ...
Winter 2022
The CougsFirst! Podcast
Fascinating conversations with Washington State University alumni, leaders, and business people » More ...
Winter 2022
Briefly noted
Reviews of books by WSU alumni and faculty » More ...
Summer 2022
Larkin Campbell: A view from the middle
VIEWSCAPES: EPISODE 14
October 19, 2022
Larkin Campbell calls himself an unknown actor. Now the Washington State University alum takes us behind the scenes of a life in Hollywood, not as a celebrity but as someone who loves the industry even if only a few recognize him.
In this episode, Larkin talks about his WSU memories, getting into the acting business, and playing Coach Shane in the 125th episode of The Office, as husband of … » More …