While you were gone: Wrapup of top WSU news March 21, 2011 By Communications staff, Washington State University Here are some of the WSU news stories you might have missed if you were away during spring break: * President paints daunting picture of looming budget cuts. * Second general education proposal online; feedback sought * Marital violence condoned: Sociologist surveys village norms in Africa (slide show) * Class leads to jobs: Real investments return real experience * NIT tickets on sale: Cougars oust 49ers; next up Oklahoma State (slide show)