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Letter from the Managing Editor

By Gracie Newberry / August 23, 2022

Hi VanCougs! My name is Gracie Newberry and I am The VanCougar’s 2022 managing editor!

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From Registration to Representation: Helping Students Make Their Voices Heard

By Rebecca Younger / October 1, 2026

For students balancing classes, jobs and family responsibilities, voting can become another task competing for limited time. Researching candidates, understanding ballot measures and sorting...

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Partnership Incoming: WSU Integrating Google AI Tools

By Ashlynn Fredendall / September 30, 2026

In the coming weeks, WSU will officially announce its partnership with Google, which will provide students, staff, and faculty access to Google’s AI services. Beginning Oct. 12, WSU faculty and staff will have...

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Students Work to Restore and Preserve Digital Games, Art and Literature at the Electronic Literature Lab

By Max Murphy / September 29, 2026

In April of this year, the Electronic Literature Lab celebrated its 15 year anniversary. Started in 2011, the lab’s goal–as described by director and...

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Goats, Candidates, and Civic Engagement Come to WSUV

By Ashlynn Fredendall / September 25, 2026

“I really like goats, I wanted to pet a goat, but I also am really into politics. I think voting is super important, so...

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What Happened to the Cafeteria? Recap of Haynes’ Email Regarding Food Truck Program

By Max Murphy / September 23, 2026

On Thursday, September 17, Dr. Sandra Haynes, the Executive Vice President for WSU Statewide campuses, sent out a mass-email titled “Fall Update on Food,” addressing...