After two and a half years, the CougarCard Center has received $230,000 for its relationship with U.S. Bank. Next June, the total will increase by another $90,000. This lucrative relationship, however, took time. University officials were approached before about adding banking features to the CougarCard…

Fourteen miles outside Pullman, residents of the city of Palouse have transformed their town into a place of haunts and ghouls. The eighth annual Haunted Palouse opens Friday at 7 p.m. The $15 admission fee includes trips through two haunted houses, and this year it also include a Haunted Hay Ride through Shady Lane…

NHP When the small town of Palouse hosted its very first Haunted Palouse in October 2002, the event drew about 500 people and raised a little more than $3,000. “We thought 500 was awesome,” Haunted Palouse organizer Annie Pillers said. “We thought we had hit the jackpot…

The Pullman City Council spent Tuesday night debating an initiative that citizens will vote on next month. I-1033 would cap the growth of government general fund money to match the rate of inflation and population growth. Revenues collected above that amount would be used to decrease property taxes the following year…

Using Provost Steve Hoch’s own words, President Elson S. Floyd said “the bait and switch was on us” regarding Hoch’s role at WSU. “(Hoch) was recruited and hired to fill one set of responsibilities,” Floyd said. “He quickly wanted to change the terms and conditions upon which he was hired…

Despite the CUB’s outward appearance of completion, it might be a while before everything inside is running smoothly, CUB Director Sean Greene said. “There are a lot of little things that have frustrated individuals that we’re still trying to address,” he said…

It’s hard to believe, but here we are – a new semester, a new year. To all the incoming freshmen and transfer students reading the paper for the first time, welcome to WSU and I hope you enjoy reading our newspaper each day. The staff puts countless hours into trying to make the paper the best it can be…

Less than two months before the newly renovated CUB was scheduled to reopen, Pita Pit asked for a termination of its lease. CUB Director Sean Greene said the franchise didn't think they could be financially viable in the location. "Our worst case scenario is taking place…

When Bob Bates first began his career in higher education 36 years ago, he never imagined he would one day leave faculty for administration. The thought of becoming provost, the position he officially steps down from today, never occurred to him. While some deliberately plan their rise through the ranks…

Dino Rossi wants to bring customer service to the state government. He told a group of approximately 50 supporters it was time to start treating state citizens like "customers, not nuisances." The Republican nominee for governor met with Pullman residents Tuesday morning at the Schweitzer Event Center to give an update on his campaign and to share his goals for the state…

A university district will ensure safe housing, offer better traffic control, and provide guidance to the Greek community, WSU President Elson S. Floyd told members of the Pullman City Council on Tuesday. Floyd attended the City Council meeting to present a draft with ideas and recommendations for the proposed U-District…

The Kellogg’s Special K Challenge seems easy enough. Replace breakfast and lunch each day with a bowl of Special K cereal for two weeks and lose six pounds. In between meals you can eat as much fruit as you want, you get two Special K snacks a day, and you get to eat a normal dinner…

Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity is appealing the Student Conduct Board’s decision to withdraw its university recognition, according to statement released by the fraternity. “We are prepared to exercise all administrative options for appeal and will continue the process in the civil court system if the university continues to pursue what we contend are baseless claims against the fraternity as a whole…

A large white house, still unpainted, waits at the end of a long gravel driveway. Muddy from rain and bumpy with potholes, the path winds through monstrous blackberry bushes and sweet wild roses. After sitting in the car for six hours during the drive home…

Serving for six years as one of WSU's top administrators, Provost Bob Bates will be best remembered by some for his dedication to those he oversaw. “He had a wonderful relationship with faculty,” President Elson S. Floyd said. “He's truly been the faculty's provost and that's the most significant thing he's leaving behind…