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Washington State Magazine showcases the achievements and stories of Washington State University, its alumni, and the wider community of Washington State. It links readers to groundbreaking research, intriguing individuals, and engaging subjects, not only from WSU but from across the entire state. The magazine is published four times a year—February/Spring, May/Summer, August/Fall, and November/Winter—by the Washington State University Board of Regents. The issues released in February, August, and November are distributed to all WSU alumni, faculty, staff, and certain donors. Meanwhile, the May edition is reserved for WSU Alumni Association members, faculty, and paid subscribers.

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Recipes for a successful hobby

2 months ago | magazine.wsu.edu | Adriana Janovich

Kira Bottles (’15 Apparel, Merch., Des. & Tex.) has always been a home cook and baker. “I grew up in the kitchen with my mom,” she notes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a work opportunity led her to do something she always wanted to do: write a recipe book. The Guide to Zero-Proof Cocktailswas published in 2020 by Seattle’s Chatwin Books.
How has it all changed?

2 months ago | magazine.wsu.edu | Larry Clark

Our lives had to turn on a dime five years ago as a pandemic swept over the world. Washington State University shifted as well, both on campuses and in communities as we assisted with testing, vaccinating, and even delivering broadband Internet for rural students.
From the president

2 months ago | magazine.wsu.edu | Kirk Schulz

No question, the COVID-19 pandemic was a challenge for higher education. The way we conduct research and the way we educate students changed almost overnight. I’d like to say it was a once-in-a-lifetime event, but that’s probably not the case. With that in mind, it can help to reflect on what worked and what could be improved. First, we were fortunate to have the Washington State University Global Campus, with its long experience delivering distance learning, help us transition to online education.
Digital magazine

2 months ago | magazine.wsu.edu | Larry Clark

The SPRING 2025 issue is available in the following digital versions:Downloadable full-screen magazine-spread PDF (best viewed in Adobe Acrobat Reader, right-click link to download)
Talkback for Spring 2025

2 months ago | magazine.wsu.edu | Larry Clark

Two Cougs, playing catchJohn Scukanec (’96 Crim. Jus.) makes a point to play a game of catch every day (Winter 2023). He saw the Fall 2024 story about Ed Niehl (’51 Phys. Ed., ’54 Ed.), a former WSU football player who recently turned 100. Scukanec, also a former Cougar football player, wanted to play catch with Niehl and said so on social media. So magazine associate editor Adriana Janovich helped connect them. And the rest is history.
Lessons after

2 months ago | magazine.wsu.edu | Larry Clark

When the world locked down five years ago because of the novel coronavirus, so much in our lives was transformed: work, health protocols, education. The list goes on. As vaccines and more information about the disease became available, most of us were ready to put the pandemic in the rearview mirror. Why consider it now? So many aspects of society and daily life remain affected by the pandemic.
School of rock

2 months ago | magazine.wsu.edu | Adriana Janovich

One day, it’s Bob Dylan. Before that, it’s the Beatles. Elvis is there too. And the Beach Boys and the beginnings of MTV. In this class, one of the most popular at the School of Music at Washington State University, students watch music videos. They listen to carefully curated playlists. They analyze lyrics, discuss performances, and research the societal and cultural factors that led to the creation of rock ’n’ roll. “It’s really common for someone to say, ‘Hey, check out this song.
A Dog Life Well Lived

2 months ago | magazine.wsu.edu | Adriana Janovich

A Dog Life Well Lived: Outdoor Adventures with a Lifetime of Canine FriendsRob Phillips ’78 Comm. Latah Books: 2022In this heartwarming and highly approachable memoir, avid outdoorsman and outdoors writer Rob Phillips tells his life story through vignettes about the dogs with whom he’s shared his path. Phillips is an affable narrator, memorializing the dogs he’s owned, hunted with, or simply been around with humor and compassion.
From Murrow to a.m. mayhem

2 months ago | magazine.wsu.edu | Adriana Janovich

No jaywalking. No umbrellas. No complaining about the rain.
Hobbies going viral

2 months ago | magazine.wsu.edu | Adriana Janovich

Pam King Lakman (’02 Soc. Sci.) took up bread baking. Kira Bottles (’15 Apparel, Merch., Des. & Tex.) wrote a recipe book. Leslie Streeter (’92 Comm., Busi.) started sewing and taught herself the basics of playing the piano. When the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people found new ways to help pass the time. Running. Baking. Learning a new language. Learning a new instrument. Listening to podcasts. Practicing yoga. Doing arts and crafts. Playing board and video games. Watching TV and movies.