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Swine flu hits Washington State Univ.

Washington State University is in the midst of a swine flu outbreak since classes started last month, with 2,500 people contacting student health to report flu-like symptoms and officials handing out flu kits around campus.

Swine flu outbreak at Washington St. may be easing

A swine flu outbreak at Washington State University that is suspected of sickening more at least 2,200 students may be tapering off, a campus health official said Monday.

No bull: WSU Vets deliver bull triplets

A Red Angus cow has given birth to rare triplet bull calves at Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Statistically, the odds of living cattle triplets of the same sex being born are about one in 700,000 births.

Ex-Cougars Player Found Dead in Brazil

The body of a former Washington State basketball player was found in a dense thicket in central Brazil, two weeks after he was reported missing.

FBI: Brazilian Police Find Body

Police in Brazil have told the FBI they believe they have found the body of a former Washington State University basketball star who went missing earlier this month while playing in the South American nation.

College Nerds to Hit Auction Block

A computer club at Washington State University is preparing for its first "nerd auction." But first, a few of its members will get their own upgrades.

Biologists Find Answer to Dying Sheep

Biologists at Washington State University say they have isolated a bacterium that may have contributed to the deaths of thousands of bighorn sheep in the West over the past five decades.

"Frontline" to Get Murrow Award

The PBS show "Frontline" and two of its producers will receive Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism, Washington State University announced Friday.

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With electronic contact lenses, bionic eyesight could become reality
Source: Smart Planet

A new generation of contact lenses built with tiny circuits and LEDs could make bionic eyesight a reality.

Pullman 911 [How Drunk Do You Have To Be?]
Source: UW Dawg Pound

I couldn't resist passing this one on because you have to wonder exactly how drunk you have to be to pass out in your car at the police station. I know it is still cold over there but there had to be a better place to sleep it off.

SWAT raid for underage drinking at Washington State University
Source: Examiner

Last week, at a Washington State University frat house, a SWAT team was called in to respond to reports of underage drinking. Wait. Did I just write that? Indeed, I did. Let me rephrase that.

Huskies Take Walk Of Shame
Source: Palestra.net

The Huskies faced their worst loss yet (a tie with the last 2 seconds left in the game, and losing in double over-time??!!!) and the fans that made the drive to Pullman had to bear the Walk of Shame while dealing with the worst event this season.

Suspect in arson at university is son of a judge
Source: KHQ.com

ABERDEEN, Wash. - One of two students arrested following a string of small fires at Washington State University in Pullman is the son of a judge.

Bennett to remain head coach at Washington State
Source: KHQ.com

For a brief moment it appeared as if Tony Bennet, one of the hottest college basketball coaches in the NCAA at present, was headed out of the Palouse and onto greener pastures. Not anymore. Bennett, Washington State announced on Tuesday, will stay with the Cougs.

WSU gets $25 million grant from Gates Foundation
Source: The Seattle Times

Washington State University officials say a $25 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will help build a new school dedicated to studying infectious diseases affecting animals and humans.

Washington State University hire Paul Wulff
Source: The Seattle Times

Washington State University hired Eastern Washington's Paul Wulff as their new head coach. They hope he can turn the program around.

Chimp who could 'speak English' dies
Source: brisbanetimes.com.au

Washoe, a female chimpanzee believed to be the first non-human to acquire human language, has died of natural causes at the Washington state research institute where she was kept.

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