Washington State University's AI partnership has drawn concern from its Writing Center director and student employees about effects on student learning.
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Should colleges integrate AI tools into students' academic learning?
Coverage here follows city government, Whitman County, Pullman School District, sports, business and public safety in Pullman, home to Washington State University. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and surrounding communities.
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Would you attend a Washington State football game this season?
Redshirt junior left tackle Ashton Tripp is leading a Washington State offensive line that has allowed 31 sacks this season.
The civil liberties group says Washington State University's plan to bar first-semester students from Greek life could violate the First Amendment.
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Do you plan to vote in your next election?
Political Science and Cougs Vote groups hosted separate election-night gatherings on campus as midterm results came in.
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Do downtown community events like this help local businesses in your area?
Downtown Pullman Association's Halloween event on Main Street brought families to local businesses and nonprofit tables.
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Do you trust your local city government to keep its leadership stable?
Frank Mulcahy will leave the post at the end of January for a civilian federal government job.
This section follows city council decisions, the Whitman County courts and Pullman School District alongside the university, agriculture and technology employers anchoring the Palouse economy. From College Hill and Military Hill to Sunnyside Hill, Pioneer Hill and Downtown, neighborhood coverage extends into Spokane County, Garfield County, Asotin County and Latah County where stories cross the line. Washington State Cougars athletics draw sustained regional attention and shape the city's housing demand, commercial activity and event calendar throughout the year. Campus-area development, school district resources and agricultural land use are the recurring subjects in local government reporting.
