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Cougar Marching Band Plans 2021 Return To Martin Stadium

By Murrow News - Mitchell Emerson May 7, 2021

PULLMAN, Wash.- Cougar Marching Band members were present in Martin Stadium during the 2020 football season as cardboard cutouts, but athletic band staff are planning to return musicians to the field in 2021. When Washington State University officials announced most classes would be held remotely during fall 2020, and the Pac-12 Conference decided to postpone… Read More

Grape growers, wineries struggle during pandemic

By Murrow News - Cheryl Aarnio May 3, 2021

Dick Boushey had a problem. When the COVID-19 pandemic dried up business for wineries and tasting rooms, the Yakima Valley grower anticipated his crop of wine grapes withering on the vine. “I had to go out and shift to [selling to] other people because I’m not going to throw grapes on the ground,” he said. … Read More

Context And Clarity On WSU’s Fall 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

By Matt Loveless April 30, 2021

Washington State University sign - Pullman

WSU's vaccine requirement comes with some major exceptions. Medical and religious exemptions have existed for vaccinations on campus for decades, but this time around, WSU is adding a “personal exemption,” and following that announcement, provided some clarity on exactly what that means. Read More

Rock Stars

By Murrow News - Vonnai Phair April 28, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – “I collect mainly from two areas,” Jason Shull said, a Pullman rock enthusiast, “they come from Washington and Idaho. I go on big walks and hikes and kick rocks over and try to determine what material might end up being good and what ends up being what we call… Read More

Adjusted WIAA schedules tax two-sport athletes

By Murrow News - Andrew Baertlein April 28, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. (Murrow News 8) – Tyler Elbracht has been a key player for the 2021 Pullman Greyhounds. The second basemen lost his sophomore season to COVID-19 a year ago. “It’s heartbreaking,” Elbracht said. “It really sucks, but it’s really great to be out here again.” He’s eager to get back… Read More

COM300 – A Rigorous WSU Murrow Class

By Murrow News - Luke Walker April 28, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – WSU alumnus Spencer McCarty remembers taking COM300 when he went to the university. “It was a lot of stress and pain,” McCarty said. He’s not alone. “My term for it is a necessary evil,” WSU student Cameron Limes said. “This was kind of the dreaded course of this semester,”… Read More

WSU Athlete Perseveres Through Pandemic

By Murrow News - Isaac Connors April 28, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH -Running, this has been the been the center of Paul Ryan’s life for the past five years at Washington State University. Paul is a top tier track athlete at WSU and he has put up some impressive times on the track in his years at the university. This past… Read More

An In-Depth Perspective of Gun Reform – Murrow News 8

By Murrow News - Allen Leister April 28, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – It’s the consistent, cycling, headlines that keep Rachel Gill, a mother of a two year old boy, up through the night worrying that the next shooting could be close to home. “I’m scared to go out in public,” Gill stressed. “For like instance; Easton… I can’t go to… Read More

Ensuring Equal Access Online

By Murrow News - Alison Plunkett April 26, 2021

Amaan Rahman was in the middle of an online exam for his History of Rock and Roll course when he said his online proctor software shut down. The software, called ProctorU, believed that the Washington State University junior had two exams open at the same time and forced him to start over. “I lost 45… Read More

For firefighters, a new job job fighting Covid

By Murrow News - Maia Gryskiewicz April 26, 2021

In a matter of months, Ron Gershwind’s job went from fighting fires to fighting the spread of COVID-19. A normal work day for Gershwind once consisted of manning his station in quiet Magnolia Village waiting for a call. Now he travels around the city to administer COVID tests and vaccines. “The task was a bit… Read More

Isolation, depression plague college freshmen

By Murrow News - Chloe Houser April 26, 2021

Maren Lopez spent her first semester at home in California, far away from Washington State University’s Pullman campus. “I was just in my room constantly last semester. It was horrible and I felt so alone,” Lopez said. “I had to get a job because of it, so I could go to work instead of wallowing… Read More

Study Abroad Cancellations lead to Student Debt

By Murrow News - Hayley Martinez April 26, 2021

Last March, Ruby Fulmore woke at 3 a.m. to a notification that she had to return to the United States immediately. Two days later, she cut short her study abroad in Barcelona, Spain and returned home to Seattle. “It was scary and odd, but I was glad to just make… Read More

WSU Women’s Network focuses on networking and making connections

By Murrow News - Vonnai Phair April 16, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – A national organization was recently founded at Washington State University, and in just a short amount of time, it has made an impact. “She was like, ‘Hey, this is an awesome opportunity, and I have experience in networking and marketing,” Treanna Ross said, vice president of the WSU Women’s… Read More

The Debate on Student-Athlete Compensation – Murrow News 8

By Murrow News - Allen Leister April 16, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN – For student-athletes like WSU women’s soccer player Kelis Barton, the discussion around compensation is less about what the university is providing and more about the interests that the athletes are restricted from. “I have no time to have a real full-time job and to make money that way whereas… Read More

College Hill churches work together against food insecurity

By Murrow News - Andrew Baertlein April 15, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. (Murrow News 8) – Father Steve Dublinski just wanted to meet his neighbors. “I was shocked at the level of poverty among the students,” Fr. Dublinski said. “Some of them had no furniture in their apartment.” What started as a ‘welcome back to campus,’ quickly turned into a larger… Read More

Pullman PD Wellness App

By Murrow News - Isaac Connors April 15, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – It has been a tough, trying year for people around the world. The Pullman Police Department is one such group that has had a lot on their plate this last year. COVID-19 has added a lot of work stress to the already stressful job of being an officer.… Read More

Online And Isolated, College Students Struggle With Eating Disorders

By Murrow News - Lauren Petri April 9, 2021

PULLMAN, Wash. — Sam, a 20-year-old, hoped her struggle with anorexia and bulimia might be behind her. Then the coronavirus hit. “It was really depressing coming home for me,” said Sam, who moved back home with her parents in Petaluma, California while attending virtual classes at Washington State University last fall. “I just have kind… Read More

For One Dreamer, Study Abroad Is Temporary Liberty

By Murrow News - Brianda Perez April 9, 2021

For the first time in 15 years, Jocelyn Granados will visit her grandmother in Mexico. Continue Reading For One Dreamer, Study Abroad Is Temporary LibertyRead More

Graduate Students Balance Childcare, Studies During COVID-19

By Murrow News - Madysen McLain April 5, 2021

While Samantha Edgerton, a second-year doctoral student at Washington State University, logs on to three-hour Zoom classes, her 8-year-old son completes school activities in the next room. Continue Reading Graduate Students Balance Childcare, Read More

Electric Busses Enter Public Transportation Systems

By Murrow News - Nicolina Williams April 2, 2021

A look at all-electric busses hitting Beaverton, OR. Continue Reading Electric Busses Enter Public Transportation SystemsRead More

The Debate on Gun Reform – Murrow News 8

By Murrow News - Allen Leister April 2, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WA. – For avid gun owners like 21-year-old Jessica Birbari, the discussion of national gun reform means that law-abiding citizens would be put in harm’s way. “Implementing gun restrictions is only gonna make it harder for law abiding citizens to protect themselves, their family, and their home. and only gonna… Read More

People Lying to Receive the Coronavirus Vaccine

By Murrow News - Luke Walker April 2, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – Dodge Matthews has been waiting for his grandparents to get the coronavirus vaccine “They’ve been eligible to get the COVID vaccine, but it’s just not available in their rural community. There’s not too many places that actually give out the vaccine,” Matthews said. “Henry,” a source who Read More

Use it or lose it: how some are getting vaccines early

By Murrow News - Andrew Baertlein April 1, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. (Murrow News 8) – Rebecca Schneider was in a scramble for the vaccine. She signed up for three different ‘no waste lists’ – a colloquialism for vaccinations sites to administer extra doses of the vaccine before they expire. “We were like 200th on the list, [Pullman Regional Hospital] was… Read More

Student-run fashion magazine pushing boundaries and spreading messages of inclusivity in Pullman

By Murrow News - Vonnai Phair April 1, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – (Murrow News 8) A student-run fashion magazine has pushed boundaries and spread messages of inclusivity in Pullman. “Growing up, I’ve always been very in touch with my feminine side. It’s made me question things in my own life…but no, it’s just me. I’m just in touch with myself,… Read More

WSU Professors Not Included in Latest Vaccine Eligibility List

By Murrow News - Isaac Connors April 1, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – COVID-19 vaccinations are well under way and many folks are acquiring eligibility to receive the first few rounds of the vaccine, but there is one major group of people that have been left off this list. University professors were left off the latest list of folks eligible to… Read More

WSU’s spring break causing frustration and calls for change

By Murrow News - Vonnai Phair March 19, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – (Murrow News 8) Washington State University’s recent change to the traditional weeklong spring break has caused frustrations, and students have called for a change. “They didn’t seem to really take into consideration what students wanted and what faculty wanted. They kind of just went ahead and were like, ‘We’re… Read More

WSU Graduation Fees

By Sigmund Seroka March 19, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN – Every senior has paid their graduation fee at Washington State University for the lowest amount possible by March fifth. Without any clarification from WSU Graduations, many students are not sure why there is an additional fee just to graduate. Senior Haley Cyr feels that it is an unnecessary cost.… Read More

The Gas Price Surge – Murrow News 8

By Murrow News - Allen Leister March 19, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – For workers like 19-year-old Joey Montalto, the recent gas price surge has seen him spending more than normal. Mr. Montalto commutes nearly an hour and a half round trip every day for work and has noticed that as the gas prices steadily climb his weekly take-home pay is… Read More

GCU Student Returned to In-Person Classes- Murrow News 8

By Murrow News - Josue Cuevas March 19, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN- As public school students return to in-person classes, many college students are eager to come back to classes. At universities like Grand Canyon University, they’ve implemented a hybrid-style of learning for their students. “Going back to school it’s like nice to be around like my peers and other students when being… Read More

Pullman Theater Welcomes Folks Back to the Movies

By Murrow News - Isaac Connors March 18, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH -The Village Centre Cinemas in Pullman has been open since March 5th and the theater has been thriving since the reopening. While the theater is only open Friday through Sunday, many people, like theater manager Katie Bjorkman were surprised at the eagerness of locals to return to the movies.… Read More

WSU students take on the David Goggins Challenge

By Murrow News - Andrew Baertlein March 18, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash (Murrow News 8) – For Nick Fazio, the journey of 48 miles started with a book. “Can’t Break Me,” by David Goggins – a former US Navy Seal turned author challenged others to test their limits by running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours. Fazio roped together… Read More

Construction Team Victory- Murrow News 8

By Murrow News - Josue Cuevas March 16, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN- The WSU design and construction team took first place at a construction competition last Thursday. The competition included 1,100 students from 47 universities in this year’s Associated Schools of Construction competition. The WSU team won first place in the commercial category beating out 12 other teams. The win meant a… Read More

Voting After Prison In Washington

By Murrow News - Albert James March 12, 2021

Covering a bill making its way through Olympia that could impact the voting rights of 26,000 people. Continue Reading Voting After Prison In WashingtonRead More

Feeding Our Friends

By Murrow News - Luke Lobdell March 12, 2021

A new package about the program at the restaurant Oak. Feeding Our Friends provides free meals for the Pullman community. Continue Reading Feeding Our FriendsRead More

Pullman End Racism Now Mural – What’s Going On?

By Murrow News - Luke Walker March 10, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH -Mei Lin was super excited to hear that her mural won an “End Racism Now” vote in Pullman. “I received a lot of positive and very very kind and very supportive reviews, comments, and really long letters from people who live in Pullman,” Lin said. Once the Pullman Arts… Read More

Chapman won’t seek 2nd term on Pullman City Council

By Matt Loveless March 8, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN – Pullman city councilman Brandon Chapman announced Monday he will not seek another term on the Pullman City Council. The first term council member serves Ward 3 in the city of Pullman, after winning the seat during the 2017 municipal elections. You can find his announcement from Monday afternoon here.… Read More

Landlord forces Daily Grind out of South Grand location

By Murrow News - Andrew Baertlein March 6, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. (Murrow News 8) – Madelyn Dykes’ family was even given a chance. “It just came out of the blue,” she said. After a decade of working together, Daily Grind says they were kicked out of their location on South Grand Avenue by the landlord. Problems with Greek restaurant Yai… Read More

Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport renovates to keep customers

By Murrow News - Andrew Baertlein February 17, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. (Murrow News 8) – Before flying south back home to Texas, Andrew Poulton drives 80 miles north to Spokane International Airport. It’s called Airport Leakage. A phenomenon where local residents leave their regional airports for the perks and benefits of a larger city nearby. “It comes down to the… Read More

Faculty Senate oppose athletics subsidiary

By Murrow News - Andrew Baertlein February 4, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN (Murrow News 8) – Dr. Walden takes WSU’s Land-Grant mission seriously. “Our three pillars are teaching, research, and outreach,” Walden said. “Athletics is not part of our mission.” WSU administration is offering athletics between 2 and 3 million dollars in unappropriated funds to subsidize their budget. Walden chairs the Faculty Senate Read More

Election Results

By Murrow News - Kylie Gibson December 8, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH -This year’s presidential election was one of the most memorable and controversial elections this country has ever seen. Some may consider Joe Biden’s victory a benefit for our country, while others may argue that Donald Trump’s loss was an unfortunate outcome for our country. “I was just… Read More

WSU students need more mental health resources, not sympathy from administration

By Murrow News - Alex Biviano December 3, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – The transition to online learning has made life different for everyone. One of the hardest hit demographics is the mentally ill. With school already exacerbating mental illness, the transition to online learning has added a whole new challenge without any discernible margin for error in the transition. People… Read More

Dare you forget, John Chaplin

By Murrow News - Andrew Baertlein December 1, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. (Murrow News 8) – He’s been called a genius. Some say hardly challenged by his position as a track coach. Spending 21 years at the helm of Washington State University’s program, John Chaplin totaled a 202-15 dual meet record, six national dual meet titles, and the school’s lone NCAA… Read More

New Ice Rink Coming to Moscow, ID

By Murrow News - Cameron Limes November 20, 2020

More Murrow News Stories A new ice rink will be coming to Moscow, ID in the upcoming year. This new rink will replace the old one with a newer facility, a larger rink and better amenities as well. The rink is set to begin construction in the spring and will not be open until fall… Continue Read More

CAUSES OF AN INCREASE IN PET ADOPTIONS

By Murrow News - Humayun Khurram November 20, 2020

CAUSES OF AN INCREASE IN PET ADOPTIONS. Pullman, Wash. (Murrow News 8) — Challenges with supply and demand during the pandemic have led to shortages not only of items such as hand sanitizer and toilet paper, but in many places, also in pets available for adoption. Shelby Vasquez, assistant director of shelter operation, Whitman county… Read More

Transition away from campus presents new challenges

By Murrow News - Alex Biviano November 19, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – As Thanksgiving break nears, students across the palouse must prepare for change. Students are tasked to choose either staying away from their families for the holidays, or staying away from their new homes until the new semester starts. The transition to online classes will go smoother for some… Read More

The Impact of Coronavirus on Education – A Dual Perspective

By Murrow News - Albert James November 19, 2020

Photo of an empty school looking through a fence

Education, a cornerstone of society, turned upside down by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading The Impact of Coronavirus on Education – A Dual PerspectiveRead More

Students Not Returning for Spring Semester

By Murrow News - Kylie Gibson November 17, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – With few students on campus this semester, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some students will not be returning next semester either. Because most classes are online this semester and next, students have found themselves stuck with paying rent in Pullman even though they have moved home. Some students… Read More

Covid keeps football families home

By Murrow News - Andrew Baertlein November 15, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. (Murrow News 8) – Kevin Bacon comes a from a rich line of Husky fandom. But he won’t tell you that. Once his son walked on to the Washington State football team, Kevin flipped crimson. “As far as allegiance and rooting for a school, that’s all it is.” Kevin said.… Read More

Empty Football Seats Put Crunch On Pullman Economy

By Murrow News - Asher Lynde November 13, 2020

In a non-pandemic world, there is usually parking lot across from Martin Stadium packed with campers and tailgaters all gathering for one thing: Cougar football. But when Washington State University hosts its first home game of the year on Saturday, the stands – and the parking lot – will be empty. Read More

Elections can be about more than just who wins

By Murrow News - Alex Biviano November 6, 2020

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – As election results continue to roll in it appears that there will be a new president. However, that will not lead to massive amounts of change for people of color. Many want to see change happen, but it rarely comes. As queer rights are questioned and minorities are… Read More