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WSU athlete, alum playing in Women’s Rugby World Cup

Ashley Kmiecik ’05. Courtesy USA Women’s Rugby.   PULLMAN – The USA Women’s National Rugby Team chose Ashley Kmiecik (’05, BA Liberal Arts) to start in the 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England this August.   Kmiecik will play as a fullback with the USA Women Eagles beginning with a match versus Kazakhstan on […]

Performance drugs focus of forum

PULLMAN — Some athletes turn to steroids and human growth hormone (HGH) to get a competitive edge. Some baby boomers do the same, trying to look younger in order to boost their careers and social lives.    “The issue of performance-enhancing drugs goes far beyond sports,” said Jennifer Beller, an associate professor at Washington State […]

Olympian alumnus honored at games

World track and field champion, Olympic medalist and WSU alumnus Bernard Lagat will be recognized at the men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader Sunday, Dec. 9 at Beasley coliseum. The women’s team hosts Boise State at 3 p.m., followed by the men’s game against Portland State. For ticket information, call 800-GO-COUGS or visit ONLINE @ wsucougars.com. […]