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Unionized WSU student workers going on strike

By Lauren Paterson January 16, 2024

Students stand on steps holding signs with sayings like "Eat the Admins" in front of a brick building under a blue sky. A student gives a speech with a megaphone in front of the crowd.

Members of the Washington State University Coalition of Academic Student Employees (WSU-CASE) hold a rally on the Pullman campus on September 27, 2023. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen (Runtime… Continue Reading Unionized WSU student workers going Read More

WSU Student workers could go on strike before final exams, end of semester

By Lauren Paterson November 17, 2023

Unionized Washington State University student workers hold signs at a rally on the WSU campus. They are standing in front of a brick building next to a big tree.

Unionized Washington State University student workers rally on the Pullman campus on September 27, 2023. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 1:00) Read As unionized Washington State University workers… Continue Read More

New scholarships will support Northwest students in wake of Moscow tragedy

By Lauren Paterson September 22, 2023

Two young men and a young woman in fall clothes stroll toward the camera between autumn trees.

Ethan Chapin (left) Maizie Chapin (middle) and Hunter Chapin (right) in a family photo. Hunter and Maizie are still attending University of Idaho and are part of Greek life. (Courtesy:… Continue Reading New scholarships will Read More

We all scream for ice cream, and cheese! It’s the 75th anniversary of the WSU Creamery

By Lauren Paterson September 20, 2023

Two students with backpacks stand at the counter of Ferdinand's ordering ice cream. Ferdinand's is spelled out in big red letters above them.

WSU students Reanna Liebl and Christina Flynn order ice cream at Ferdinand’s on the Pullman campus. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 1:30) Read Known for its student-made ice… Continue Reading We Read More

Gay rodeos are queer spaces in rural places

By Lauren Paterson June 29, 2023

A woman with a blue shirt and a cowboy hat barrel races atop a brown horse at the Denver Gay Rodeo 2021.

A barrel race at the Denver Gay Rodeo in 2021. (Credit: Alyson Roy) Listen (Runtime 3:49) Read Curt Westberg sits on the porch of his house in Palouse, Washington. He… Continue Reading Gay rodeos are queer spaces in rural placesRead More

State of Idaho to pursue death penalty against Kohberger

By Lauren Paterson June 26, 2023

Bryan Kohberger walks into the Latah County Courtroom wearing a dark blue jacket, blue shirt and tie.

Bryan Kohberger enters the courtroom for a motion hearing regarding a gag order, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho. Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students… Continue Reading State of Idaho to pursue death penalty Read More

European fruit, American roots: The science of better wine grapes

By Lauren Paterson June 22, 2023

Two women in sunglasses examine a grapevine leaf at a vineyard in Prosser, WA.

Graduate students Geraldine Diverres and Bernadette Gagnier examine grapevines leaves at the Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension of Washington State University, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Prosser, Washington. (Credit: Bob… Continue Read More

Body found outside WSU dorm

By Matt Loveless April 13, 2023

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. (Murrow News 8) – WSU Police are investigating the death of a “college-aged” male after finding a body early Thursday morning on campus. According… Continue Reading Body found outside WSU dormRead More

Ethridge named National Coach of the Year by The Athletic

By Matt Loveless March 9, 2023

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. (Murrow News 8) – Following the program’s first-ever Pac-12 Tournament championship, WSU women’s basketball gets to add another honor to its record-setting 2022-2023 season.… Continue Read More

Warrants reveal knife and black masks were seized from Kohberger’s parents’ property on day of arrest

By Lauren Paterson March 2, 2023

Bryan Kohberger, who appears in an orange jumpsuit with cuffs on, is flanked by uniformed police officers as they walk down a hallway.

Bryan Kohberger, who has been charged with killing four University of Idaho students, leaves after an extradition hearing at the Monroe County Courthouse in Stroudsburg, Pa., Jan. 3, 2023. Newly… Continue Read More

Search warrant unsealed in case of four slain Idaho students

By Lauren Paterson February 28, 2023

Bryan Kohberger appears next to a law enforcement officer in an orange jumpsuit as he enters the courtroom.

Bryan Kohberger enters the Latah County Courtroom January 12 for his second hearing in Moscow, Idaho. He is being held at the Latah County Jail without bond. (Credit: Court TV)… Continue Reading Search warrant unsealed in case of four slain Read More

Students still dealing with trauma after Coffee House Apartments shooting

By Matt Loveless February 6, 2023

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. (Murrow News 8) – After coming back from winter break, many WSU students are excited to get back to their independent lives and homes,… Continue Reading Students still dealing with Read More

The buzz: New honey bee vaccine could protect pollinators, improve U.S. agriculture

By Lauren Paterson February 2, 2023

Bright yellow bees crawl around yellow honeycombs.

The new honey bee vaccine from Dalan Animal Health is currently undergoing field trials to gather more data. (Credit: Dalan Animal Health) Listen (Runtime 1:07) Read Honey bees and other… Continue Reading The buzz: New Read More

WSU clubs prepare for Veterans Day

By Matt Loveless November 9, 2022

Flags placed near the Veterans Memorial near the WSU campus.

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN (Murrow News 8) – With Veterans Day only two sleeps away, many students around campus are already making plans for how they will spend their… Continue Reading WSU clubs prepare for Veterans DayRead More

Senator Cantwell visits WSU to discuss new technology funding

By Lauren Paterson October 14, 2022

Senator Maria Cantwell in beige pants and a black suit stands in a conference room and talks to a man in a blue jacket.

Senator Cantwell visits environmental technology and cryogenic hydrogen research lab on the campus of Washington State University. October, 12, 2022. (WSU Photo Services) Listen Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell met with… Continue Reading Read More

Public health officials keeping an eye on monkeypox

By Matt Loveless September 21, 2022

More Murrow News Stories As students come back to Pullman, public health officials worry that monkeypox has come with them. “We did see it arrive here in Washington State, and… Continue Reading Public health officials keeping an eye on monkeypoxRead More

Distinguished Molecular Biologist Prepares for Retirement After a Career Investigating BPA

By Murrow News - Jasper Willson May 25, 2022

In 1988, while working in Ohio, a molecular biology researcher’s work got destroyed. Pat Hunt was working in a lab testing estrogen levels on mice. While cleaning the plastic mouse cages, a temporary worker grabbed the wrong detergent. Read More

Students From Ukraine Finish Online WSU Class Despite War Breaking Out Around Them

By Lauren Paterson May 19, 2022

A screen shows brightly colored pastries, soup, and other dishes from Ukrainian culture.

Ukrainian student Kateryna Debera shares Ukrainian foods and culture. Listen Ukrainian and American students learn about each other’s cultures while the Russian invasion continues. (Runtime 3:52) Read Students from King Danylo… Read More

SEB Director of Events details struggles faced setting up the first SpringFest since 2019.

By Murrow News - Vasili Varlmoas April 27, 2022

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH -Now that COVID-19 restrictions have laxed, concerts are able to happen more frequently. This allowed for WSU’s Student Entertainment Board to host their first… Continue Read More

WSU spokesman: Schulz “not a candidate” for Big 12 job

By Matt Loveless April 21, 2022

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – A Washington State University spokesman says university president Kirk Schulz is not interested in leaving for the Big 12. This, a day after… Continue Reading WSU spokesman: Schulz “not a Read More

Ann Curry’s message: have faith in the truth

By Murrow News - Ava Wainhouse April 8, 2022

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. – If there is one thing renowned journalist Ann Curry has faith in, it is the truth. This week marked the 46th Annual Murrow… Continue Reading Ann Curry’s message: have faith in the truthRead More

MFA Thesis Exhibition Begins

By Murrow News - Jackee Smith March 31, 2022

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – The end of the school year means final exams, job hunting, and, for Master of Fine Arts Graduate Candidates, art museum exhibitions. “This… Continue Reading MFA Thesis Exhibition BeginsRead More

WSU Transportation to increase parking costs

By Murrow News - Vasili Varlmoas March 31, 2022

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – WSU students parking on campus may be paying more for their spots soon. The WSU Parking and Transportation Task Force want to increase… Continue Reading WSU Transportation to increase parking costsRead More

WSU celebrates Women’s History Month

By Murrow News - Abby Davis March 10, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkAGCDGF4iw More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – Those walking around the Compton Union Building Monday and Tuesday might have been handed a rose, which the WSU Women*s Center passed out… Continue Reading WSU celebrates Read More

Going Beyond Women’s History Month

By Murrow News - Jackee Smith March 10, 2022

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH. – March eighth was the mark of International Women’s Day, but some people on campus felt that this day needed to be celebrated just… Continue Reading Going Beyond Women’s History MonthRead More

Plans for a new Starbucks in downtown Pullman

By Murrow News - Aspen Shumpert February 18, 2022

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – Downtown Pullman could be seeing a new Starbucks location in the near future. Forza Development LLC, wants to demolish the former Oasis Teriyaki… Continue Reading Plans for a new Starbucks in downtown Read More

Genetic mutations in cats

By Murrow News - Jackee Smith February 11, 2022

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – WSU researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine have made a new test for a rare genetic mutation in cats that could affect… Continue Reading Genetic mutations in catsRead More

Seasonal flavor release at Ferdinand’s Creamery

By Murrow News - Rylee Fitzgerald February 11, 2022

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. – Ferdinand’s Creamery is quite literally the sweet spot on the Washington State University campus. They serve cheese, ice cream, milk shakes, and more,… Continue Reading Seasonal flavor release at Ferdinand’s Read More

Inaccessibility of COVID-19 testing in Pullman

By Murrow News - Rylee Fitzgerald February 9, 2022

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. – Something on all of our minds as the omicron variant takes over the U.S…COVID-19 testing in Pullman, or should I say, the lack… Continue Reading Inaccessibility of COVID-19 testing in PullmanRead More

Back to Zoom? Even after getting vaccinated, students at WSU worry about this semester’s future.

By Murrow News - Ava Wainhouse January 31, 2022

White, roman-style letters spell out "Washington State University" across a short, gray brick wall on the university's Pullman campus. Green and organge leaves are in the foreground, with a brief glimpse of bright green grass between the leaves and the short wall. In the background, a green, leafy tree is visible against a blue sky with light white clouds. In the center of the background, the top of a burnt-red brick and white of a dorm building with rectangular windows is just visible peeking above the wall.

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. – Courtney Crabtree is enjoying her senior year and final semester at Washington State University, finally in person after nearly two years. But she’s… Continue Read More

Bohler Gym: The home for Washington State University Volleyball

By Murrow News - Ava Wainhouse December 8, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, Wash. – Long before Beasley Coliseum and Martin Stadium, there has always been Bohler Gym, nestled in the heart of Washington State University. Bohler Gym… Continue Reading Bohler Gym: The home for Read More

A Recent College Grad’s Unexpected Journey Into Teaching

By Murrow News - Sidney Gardner December 7, 2021

Parking on the WSU Campus during break

By Murrow News - Aspen Shumpert November 19, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – Thanksgiving break is coming up and on the WSU Campus that means certain streets on College Hill will have some change of rules.… Continue Reading Parking on the WSU Campus during breakRead More

WSU Student Takes the Next Step Towards Competing in the Tour de France

By Murrow News - Derek Strom November 18, 2021

What if I told you that the road to the Tour de France ran through Pullman? Well, for WSU student Chris Dugan, it does. He’s been racing for well over… Continue Reading WSU Student Takes the Next Step Towards Competing in the Tour Read More

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Painted With BLM

By Murrow News - Doyal D'angelo November 15, 2021

After receiving a grant, 20 Washington State artists are using their voices and artistic expression towards social justice efforts. The entire museum is currently filled with art that relates to… Continue Reading Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Painted Read More

New Cougar Country CUB Location

By Murrow News - Camryn Baber November 5, 2021

Pullman- That classic burger joint feel has finally come the WSU campus. The iconic burger joint has a new location in the CUB right next to the Reunion and across… Continue Reading New Cougar Country CUB LocationRead More

Rolovich’s Appeal Against WSU and His Pending Lawsuit

By Murrow News - Derek Strom November 5, 2021

Since Nick Rolovich was fired from WSU, his attorney Brian Fahling sent out a letter promising legal action against the university for what they said was an unjust and unlawful… Continue Reading Rolovich’s Appeal Against WSU and His Pending Read More

Cleaning Up College Hill

By Murrow News - Sidney Gardner November 4, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – The College Hill neighborhood is unique in the city of Pullman. Most mornings it’s quiet, this is a stark contrast to nights and… Continue Reading Cleaning Up College HillRead More

Cougar Country is open on the WSU Pullman Campus!

By Murrow News - Aspen Shumpert November 1, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH – This morning a new chapter is beginning. The iconic Pullman burger joint, Cougar Country opened inside the CUB today! They announced their expansion… Continue Reading Cougar Country is open on the WSU Read More

“Trojan Virus” Could Cure People After Infection

By Murrow News - Doyal D'angelo October 28, 2021

Most people who come down with sickness from a virus like covid-19 are presented with few treatment options, as they usually must allow their immune system to fight it off.… Continue Reading “Trojan Virus” Could Cure People After InfectionRead More

Checking in on Neill’s Coffee & Ice Cream

By Murrow News - Sidney Gardner October 22, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH.- Owning a business in a college town during a pandemic is challenging. Now imagine starting one. That’s what Chris Chandler and his wife, the… Continue Reading Checking in on Neill’s Coffee & Ice CreamRead More

Cougar Athletic Fund Donors Lift Up Student Athletes

By Murrow News - Derek Strom October 21, 2021

When Nick Rolovich was relieved of his duties as head football coach on Monday, it inspired strong reactions from across the WSU community and the nation. But it also inspired… Continue Reading Cougar Athletic Fund Donors Lift Up Student Read More

WSU Freshman: How Are They Adjusting to College

By Murrow News - Sidney Gardner October 7, 2021

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH.- “I knew it was going to be hard, but I didn’t know it was going to be this hard,” said freshman Anna Sabins. Freshman… Continue Reading WSU Freshman: How Are They Adjusting to CollegeRead More

New COVID Procedures at Gesa Field

By Murrow News - Derek Strom October 7, 2021

PULLMAN – WSU announced that starting on October 9th for their game against Oregon State, anyone 12 and older is required to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative COVID… Continue Reading New COVID Procedures at Gesa FieldRead More

Masks and the Environment

By Murrow News - Camryn Baber October 7, 2021

On a college campus it’s probably common that face masks are required inside campus buildings. However, the real issue with that is where those face masks end up. It’s almost… Continue Reading Masks and the EnvironmentRead More

Pullman Shooting Leaves Student in Fear of the Unknown

By Murrow News - Madelin Donnelson October 7, 2021

PULLMAN, WASH.- Washington State University experienced the first shooting ruled as a homicide in 16 years on Friday, September 24. Many students and residents of Pullman were left on edge… Continue Reading Pullman Shooting Leaves Student in Fear Read More

More Murrow News Stories PULLMAN, WASH -Let’s rewind back to spring 2020. Pre-COVID-19 shutdown. The WSU Horticulture Club had around $53,000 worth of plants growing in their greenhouses for their… Continue Reading Students are back in the greenhouse!Read More