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'''Welcome to Our Story! ''' Our Story is currently under construction, and we'd like you to help! If you have a personal recollection of Washington State University, please [[Special:RequestAccount|sign up for an account]] and [[Help:Starting a new page|add your story]]. Please [[Our Story:Contact|contact us]] if you have any questions, or if you would like us to post your stories.<br> | '''Welcome to Our Story! ''' Our Story is currently under construction, and we'd like you to help! If you have a personal recollection of Washington State University, please [[Special:RequestAccount|sign up for an account]] and [[Help:Starting a new page|add your story]]. Please [[Our Story:Contact|contact us]] if you have any questions, or if you would like us to post your stories.<br> | ||
− | + | [[Image:Flood1948 1.jpeg|thumb|right|300px|Trailer camp after flood, Feb. 26, 1948. Image courtesy of WSU Libraries: Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.]]== ''Featured Story'' == | |
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In 1948, Paradise Creek flooded three times, destroying homes and displacing students and their families.<br> | In 1948, Paradise Creek flooded three times, destroying homes and displacing students and their families.<br> | ||
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− | On a raw, wet fall afternoon in Eugene, Oregon, in late October 1984, Rueben Mayes’ feet carried him to what was at the time the greatest accomplishment of any NCAA running back. ''By Jason Krump.''<br> | + | On a raw, wet fall afternoon in Eugene, Oregon, in late October 1984, Rueben Mayes’ feet carried him to what was at the time the greatest accomplishment of any NCAA running back. ''By Jason Krump.''<br> |
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Welcome to Our Story! Our Story is currently under construction, and we'd like you to help! If you have a personal recollection of Washington State University, please sign up for an account and add your story. Please contact us if you have any questions, or if you would like us to post your stories.
In 1948, Paradise Creek flooded three times, destroying homes and displacing students and their families.
On a raw, wet fall afternoon in Eugene, Oregon, in late October 1984, Rueben Mayes’ feet carried him to what was at the time the greatest accomplishment of any NCAA running back. By Jason Krump.
By Ken Wise '42
The old Ferry Hall cupola has a new home. By Hannelore Sudermann, from Washington State Magazine, Winter 2008/09
It was a rock ’n’ roll idea in a Bee Gees world. A story about the student-run radio station KZUU.
In 1948, WSU's signature creamery opened its dairy counter, starting a tradition of delicious ice cream and Cougar Gold cheese. By Dennis Brown.
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