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This past weekend many Washington State University students enjoyed their Saturday and attended Springfest.



Springfest is an annual event put on by Student Entertainment Board (SEB), and features bands and other events that students are able to attend.


This year SEB booked four different bands for Springfest’s night entertainment. The bands included the Ying Yang Twins, The Maine, Redeye Empire, and Genevieve. During the day inflatable’s, food, a beer garden and many more activities were featured for people’s enjoyment. At 5:30 p.m. Beasley opened its doors for the main concert series.


Students celebrated Saturday from early in the morning to late at night. Lee Montgomery was a student at WSU in previous years and came back to enjoy the festivities.


“I enjoyed being with my friends,” said Montgomery. “It’s always fun to come back on weekends like this, when all of the students on campus are just enjoying themselves.”


Although the concert wasn’t held outside like it has been in previous years, students did not seem to mind. Springfest to many students is always just a good way to start the end of a semester.

On April 27 the Riverside Campus in Spokane will be hosting a blood drive from noon to six in the evening.



According to the event calendar located on Washington State University’s website someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds nationwide and most of will need a transfusion in our lifetime.


The event is located at 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd. and individuals can sign up at the Academic Center Suite 525. People can also go to the website, here, to make an appointment.


To learn more about donating blood the WSU website offers a toll free number to call,  800-423-0151.

WSU Intramurals is an outstanding program. It gives people the opportunity to get out and play. Watch the video below to hear from a supervisor and a softball player participate.



GO COUGS!

Spring time weather couldn’t be truer than what it has been. Remember when you were a little kid and you heard the same phrase every time in April? April showers bring May flowers.

The Pullman weather of course tricked us March when it was so beautiful and sunny, then we feared the snow in April, but all we’ve had is rain, rain, rain. The tides are turning for the upcoming week though. The temperature is rising and the sun is making its appearance again. Don’t let it fool you too much though because we still have more rain on the way, to bring those beautiful blossoming flowers.

Before you leave Pullman for the summer don’t forget to experience the wonderful outdoor activities available during the window of sunshine upon us. Take a picnic with friends at the many parks in Pullman such as, Reaney Park home of the National Lentil Festival, Sunnyside Park, which includes tennis courts, ponds and Frisbee golf. Or get a group of people together and go enjoy an afternoon of playing softball at the City Playfields. Another option is to go for a stroll on the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail that is a seven mile pathway between Pullman and Moscow.

If wildlife is what you’d rather do, take the opportunity to go visit the bears at the WSU Bear Center. They really are something amazing to go see.

Of course don’t forget to support your Cougar Athletics by stopping in at a baseball game or tennis match.

Whatever you decide to do, take the opportunity to get out and enjoy the beautiful Pullman weather before it turns back to rain, because soon finals will be here once again and then you have to depart for summer.

Remember, April showers bring May flowers.

GO COUGS!

We are approaching the 83rd annual Mom’s Weekend tradition, Friday, April 9-Sunday, April 11. Throughout the weekend there are numerous activities and events hosted by various organizations to celebrate Coug Moms.

Mom’s Weekend has undergone many changes through the years as it is evolving and growing. The First Mom’s Weekend was held May 28-29, 1927. Activities that were sponsored originally are still featured today, including many others that have been added through the years.

This weekend there are tons of activities and events scheduled to accommodate any mom and daughter or son to their needs or wants. University departments, living groups, student organizations and local businesses coordinate the weekend to fit the tradition of Mom’s Weekend.

I will go ahead and name just 10 of the fun activities or events that will be happening this weekend to give you an idea of all the fun you could experience.

1. Special Treats at Ferdinand’s
2. Chocolate Tasting with Lunch and Art Exhibit
3. International Folk Dancing
4. Mom’s Weekend Tea & Spa
5. Mom’s Weekend Day Hike and Yoga
6. Mini Golf with Mom
7. Portrait Photography
8. Quilt Sale
9. Official Mom’s Weekend Brunch
10. Mom’ Weekend Antique Show

Of course, not to mention the main featured entertainment of the weekend taking place Saturday evening with Jay Leno at Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. Then, for all those sport fans who love to enjoy some solid competition and support the Cougar Athletes, there will be baseball games, tennis and soccer matches and a football scrimmage.

So many options, so little time to enjoy all that there is offered throughout the weekend. Because then again, I guess I can’t forget the nightlife activity taking place all weekend at houses, apartments and bars throughout Pullman.

Just remember to act appropriately and use your head. Some moms are ready to come and get down to party, others want to get out and enjoy the day and others are just excited to experience the day-to-day environment of Washington State University and meet all your friends. So remember to know your audience and act accordingly.

Above all, have fun, enjoy the activities and events and make it a fabulous weekend with your mom.

More information about activities and events taking place throughout the weekend can be found in the Program of Events. It will give descriptive details about the events and many options to pick from. Have a fun, safe and enjoyable weekend!!

As always, GO COUGS!!!

This past week the Alumni Center hosted a Grad Fair for the upcoming 2010 graduates.


Their halls were filled with seniors making their last arrangements before the big day in May and mixed emotions flying around the room.

On May 8, most of these seniors will fill Beasley Coliseum at their designated graduation time and will leave the coliseum and official Washington State University alumni.

For some it is an exciting conclusion to one chapter of their lives to another, but for others it’s a scary end to a place they have made so many great friends and memories.

Hilary Crawford, a senior at WSU made comments about how she is feeling about graduating.

“I am unsure how I feel about it, I have created so many friendships, and don’t know if I am ready to say goodbye to the comfort of Pullman,” said Crawford.

Also for seniors who are ready to graduate and who are not ready to graduate a lot of them are suffering from senioritis.

According to Wikipedia, “senioritis is a colloquial term used in the United States to describe the decreased motivation toward studies displayed by students who are nearing the end of their high school, college and graduate school careers.”

Cameron Douglas, another WSU senior said he is excited to graduate, but senioritis is kicking in and it is bringing the added stress to the ending trying to make sure everything is done and actually being motivated to do it.

No matter what all these seniors spent the past couple of years of their lives in Pullman and got the opportunity to grow and develop, and WSU was there to help shape their futures.

WAZZU(P) wishes all these upcoming graduates luck to finish everything they need to do, and life after graduation.