Court finds WSU owed ‘duty of care’ to Sam Martinez
An appeals court ruled Washington State University owed a "duty of care" to Sam Martinez, a student who died from alcohol poisoning in 2019 while pledging a fraternity.
'Extremely important' ruling in WSU hazing death means WSU may be held liable
In a first for Washington state, an appeals court ruled a university bears some responsibility for a student's 2019 hazing death. Washington State University freshman Sam Martinez died of acute alcohol poisoning after a 2019 fraternity event.
Family of Sam Martinez wins court battle to bring WSU hazing death case to trial
More than five years after the tragic death of 19-year-old Sam Martinez at a fraternity event, the Washington Court of Appeals has ruled in favo
WSU found liable in fraternity hazing death of Sam Martinez
The Washington State Court of Appeals ruled this week that Washington State University (WSU) is responsible for the 2019 hazing death of a freshman student.
WSU found liable for student’s hazing death in landmark court ruling
Washington State University has been found liable for the death of student Sam Martinez, an appeals court decision ruled Tuesday.
WSU owed ‘duty of care’ to WA teenager who died from hazing, court says
A 19-year-old Washington State University freshman and Newport High graduate, Sam Martinez died of alcohol poisoning in 2019 while pledging Alpha Tau Omega.
WSU now held responsible for death in hazing incident
KING COUNTY, Wash.– Washington State University is now being held liable for the death of Sam Martinez, a student who died after a hazing incident at the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity in 2019.
Court of Appeals rules WSU potentially partly responsible for Sam Martinez's death
The Washington Court of Appeals has ruled that Washington State University (WSU) potentially bears some responsibility for the 2019 hazing death of student Sam Martinez. This decision
WA appeals court finds WSU liable in hazing death of Bellevue teenager
Washington State University is liable for the 2019 fraternity hazing death of student Sam Martinez, a state appeals court ruled this week. A 19-year-old freshman from Bellevue and a Newport High graduate,
After getting 'punked' in rebounding battle, WSU looks to shore up issues on glass ahead of home tilt with first-place Saint Mary's
Sitting courtside after his team's latest setback, Washington State coach David Riley sounded frustrated when he explained one of the key reasons the Cougars took a blowout loss to Santa Clara ...
WSU notebook: Cougars add home-and-home with Arizona for 2026 and 2027, set future Apple Cup dates
WSU also announced two future Apple Cup dates: Sept. 5, 2026 at Husky Stadium in Seattle and Sept. 18, 2027 in Pullman. In ...
WSU hires DL coach Jalon Bibbs, lands another high school recruit
WSU hired defensive line coach Jalon Bibbs, the program announced Thursday, bringing into the fold head coach Jimmy Rogers’ ...
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WSU Vancouver accepting donations for professional clothing drive
Washington State University Vancouver is accepting donations for its professional clothing drive, Closet to Career, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 12 and 20 at the Student Services Center.
WSU’s LeJuan Watts records rare triple-double, but Cougars take 93-65 road loss to Santa Clara
PULLMAN — LeJuan Watts labored to the finish line. As Washington State’s 93-65 road loss to Santa Clara wound down, a Quad 1 ...
Female WSU student jailed after dorm room stabbing
The investigation revealed that the victim had been allegedly stabbed by a 20-year-old female WSU student and resident of ...
WSU adds five prep recruits as roster transformation begins to take shape
Jimmy Rogers isn't done flipping recruits to his new school. Washington State landed five high school commits on Wednesday, three of whom were previously committed to Rogers at South Dakota State.
Man charged in crash that killed two WSU students arrested after he reenters country
Juma, who was driving his vehicle with passengers and fellow students Carol Chakra and Lian Awadi, both 19, left the country ...