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| + | [[WSU_Highlights_by_Decade|'''WSU Highlights by Decade''']]<br> Highlights in WSU history from 1890-2000. Originally compiled by Bob Smawley '52.<br> | ||
[[Unstoppable Rueben Mayes|'''Unstoppable Rueben Mayes''']]<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> | [[Unstoppable Rueben Mayes|'''Unstoppable Rueben Mayes''']]<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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'''[[This is WSC - narrated by Edward R. Murrow]]'''<br> A 1952 movie introducing Washington State College, narrated by Edward R. Murrow.<br> | '''[[This is WSC - narrated by Edward R. Murrow]]'''<br> A 1952 movie introducing Washington State College, narrated by Edward R. Murrow.<br> | ||
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[[Ferdinand's turns 60|'''Ferdinand's turns 60''']]<br> In 1948, WSU's signature creamery opened its dairy counter, starting a tradition of delicious ice cream and Cougar Gold cheese. By Dennis Brown. | [[Ferdinand's turns 60|'''Ferdinand's turns 60''']]<br> 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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Revision as of 21:06, March 20, 2009
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Featured Story
Floods of 1948
In 1948, Paradise Creek flooded three times, destroying homes and displacing students and their families.
Other recent stories
Adventures in Chemistry
Bob Axworthy ('48, '49) recounts his times at Washington State College, and their explosive effects.
WSU Highlights by Decade
Highlights in WSU history from 1890-2000. Originally compiled by Bob Smawley '52.
Unstoppable Rueben Mayes
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.
Notes of WSC 1940
By Ken Wise '42
Who moved my cupola?
The old Ferry Hall cupola has a new home. By Hannelore Sudermann, from Washington State Magazine, Winter 2008/09
Happy 25th, KZUU!
It was a rock ’n’ roll idea in a Bee Gees world. A story about the student-run radio station KZUU.
This is WSC - narrated by Edward R. Murrow
A 1952 movie introducing Washington State College, narrated by Edward R. Murrow.
Stojack succeeds in many endeavors
Unlike the "jack of all trades who was master of none," Frank Stojack '35 seemed to epitomize "success" no matter what his field of endeavor: Cougar football lineman and wrestler, professional wrestler, and public servant.
Ferdinand's turns 60
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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