There is a rapidly spreading disease spreading costing Americans money and jobs. It’s not in humans, it’s in grass and wheat seed. WSU researchers are taking steps to identify a strain of fungi called Tilletia – known as smut fungi – which infects grass seed and prevents the export of wheat and grass crops to other countries…

Manure. It lays in piles, steaming atop animal carcasses, their spirits long gone in search of a better place. The air is heavy, sticky with the scent of decay. But, looking out across the wasteland, Wayne Olesen and Kenneth Twitchell’s noses pick up a different scent – opportunity…

The college environment puts students into close quarters with strangers, many of whom are trustworthy. But on occasion, a student will find their credit card bill riddled with faulty charges, realize their purse has gone missing, or find themselves waiting for a paycheck that never comes…

The first year of college presents students with a range of new challenges, one of the most common being weight gain – often referred to as the “Freshman 15.” Though most students are aware of the problem, many fall victim to the temptations of late-night meals and buffet-style dinners…

As Pullman swells back to full capacity, starry-eyed freshmen and returning students look to celebrate the beginning of the new school year. Though some find other outlets of entertainment, many students take part in the festivities and parties based around alcohol…

WSU students from the Digital Technology and Culture 335 and Public Relations 475 classes will join together to feature clips and animated shorts created by the students. An Animated Showcase will show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Todd Auditorium, and is free. In 2006…

More than 100 protesters gathered Saturday at East City Park in Moscow to display their concern for the declining state of Earth’s air quality, encouraging Congress to “step it up” by reducing carbon emissions 80 percent by 2050. Participants gathered together…

The silly antics of Monty Python, the plot twists of James Bond and the budget productions of college students are enough to raise the eyebrows of any viewer, young or old. Enter Poorly Projected Pictures’ film series “Colonel Crush.” Formed in 2005 and brought to life by a father-son team from Bellingham…

Jazz students and groups from WSU received recognition for their outstanding performances on “College Day” at the 2007 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. The prestigious festival brought musical groups together from across the U.S. and Canada for several nights of competition and entertainment…

The heads of theater buffs statewide turned to the University of Idaho’s New Works Festival at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Produced and developed by professional playwright, and UI dramatic writing professor Robert Caisley, New Works focuses on exposing the talent and creativity of student directors and actors…

This week, the University of Idaho Department of Theatre & Film presents its “New Works Festival.” “New Works” will include three plays written by UI students and two others written by professional playwrights. Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke – whose previous experience includes working with distinguished actor Al Pacino – will serve as the centerpiece of the festival…

The rise of the Digital Age has media companies shifting focus to small but powerful communication devices, providing users with a world of information at their fingertips. “Connectivity, wireless features and functionality have all improved within the last 10 years…