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Welcome to our blog! As seniors here at Washington State University, we've heard the same jokes about living in the Palouse...time and time again...

"So how much time do you spend in those wheatfields...?"

"No wonder you're all alcoholics...there's nothing to do in Pullman except drink..."

...and my personal favorite, a quote from Don James, retired University of Washington football coach: "Attending WAZZU is great preparation for real life. It teaches you not to expect too much."

WELL, while we have as good of a sense of humor as anyone, if not better, we beg to differ. There is plenty to do in Pullman, and we plan to prove it to you. From nightlife, to outdoor recreation, to campus events/involvement, and more, Pullman earned the nickname Pullmania for a reason.

Sure, drinking may be an (albeit large) part of that, but that's the case at most American college campuses. From our last three years in this incredible town, we've got lots of personal experience in finding more to do. In our last year here, we're dedicated to finding even more and sharing it with all of you, if for no other reason than giving you something to share with your parents when they worry about your weekend habits.

Please share this with your friends, and send us messages or comments with any suggestions or requests of things you'd like to see. We want everyone to enjoy Pullman as much as we do!

Monday, October 31, 2011

The Zen Stairwell

WSU has a little hidden secret, the Zen Stairwell, located in the Fine Arts building. Rumor has it that years ago, the stairwell was WSU Administration's solution to the vandalism and graffiti problem on campus. Individuals with a desire to spread their art and messages were directed to fill a designated stairwell with whatever expression they had in mind. This seven story stairwell has become a source of history and philosophical stimulation for many students across many years. Current paintings in the stairwell can be dated back to the early 1990s, but the thickness of the paint on the walls, stairs, railings and even ceilings hint that this tradition has existed for much longer than two decades. Below are a few links to information about this stairwell.

Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=411349196240
Seattle Times article: http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19941225&slug=1949104
Rawr article: http://www.uiargonaut.com/sections/rawr/stories/2011/feb/2411/the_new_wave.html

Zen stairwell is located in the first stairwell of the fine arts building, closest to the CUE. Check it out, maybe add some art of your own, and then come back here, to the Life in Pullmania blog, and let us know what brought you to Zen. Or, if you've been before, let us know your favorite Zen stories. Express away!


Composed by: Teresa Free
Posted by Teresa Free at 1:38 PM

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