Where r u watching the game? Looking for a good bar in Tacoma/Seattle area? Go Cougs!!!

Based on questions from last year:

What is this chart showing? A weekly heat map tracking WSU’s win probability for every game on the schedule. The numbers are straight from ESPN’s FPI matchup predictor.

What is FPI? ESPN’s Football Power Index. It’s their predictive rating model that weighs roster talent, efficiency, and schedule strength to simulate games and spit out win odds. Think of it as an algorithm’s best guess, continuously updated.

Why do the numbers change week to week? Because games get played. Injuries, blowouts, and fluke outcomes feed new data into the model every week, shifting the odds for the rest of the season.

How do you calculate these numbers? I don’t. ESPN does. I just pull the percentages from their matchup predictor and drop them into a heat map so you can spot trends without squinting at raw data tables.

What do the colors mean? Red = bad matchup. Green = Good matchup. Everything in between is a sliding scale of heartburn.

Is this predicting scores or spreads? Win percentage only. Straight-up odds that WSU wins the game...no projected scores, no spreads, no over/unders.

HEY! When I looked, it said 70.2%, NOT 70.1%! You're a phony! I scrape the data on Wednesday. ESPN’s model keeps crunching numbers throughout the week, so a 0.1% delta by Friday is just background recalculation. Direct your outrage at ESPN, not me. 🥺

Why doesn’t it add up to 100% for each game? Every box is strictly WSU’s win chance. It’s not displaying the opponent's side, so there’s nothing to sum to 100%.

Why did [Opponent] drop in FPI after winning (or rise after losing)? FPI grades efficiency against expectations, not just the final score. Squeaking past an FCS team by three will ding you and taking a top-10 team to overtime might bump you up. The model cares how you played, not just that you won.

We play the same team twice...why are the percentages different? Home vs. away, travel, short weeks, rest differentials, and calendar placement. Plus, by game two, the model has weeks of extra tape on both rosters.

OMG why use ESPN? [Source X] is way better. Because it's sterile and I like the taste.

Basically...I can get this information week 0. It's consistent, and I've been tracking it for like a decade.

Why do you update this every week? Watching the trajectory swing across twelve weeks is fascinating...and I'm a nerd.

I have nothing but nice things to say about the professors and the work is easy but this place just isn't for me.

I know it hasn't even been a month into school but i knew this place wasn't for me when I visited last September. I don't feel like I belong, they don't offer what I like, I hate small towns, and I only came here as a last resort. For some reason I can't shy away from here because I like the weather here more than my home state.

But ultimately I can't justify paying out of state tuition and not be happy here. Can I drop out myself or do I have to talk to my advisor?

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Has anyone else noticed the substantial amount of water fountains and refill stations that are borked or disabled?? What's up with that??

They don't even got an out of service sign. I just watched like 10 people in the span of 20 minutes try and use the refill station in the second floor of the CUE 🥀

Edit: The comment with the link below is available for students too apparently! Just thought it'd be good for y'all to know. Thank you u/KaesekopfNW

Hello! I'm a out of state sophomore at Washington State. I have taken many plane trips in and out of Pullman back to my home for the Holidays(Southern California). As someone not from here I've been thinking of potentially taking the amtrack back to my home. I've seen videos and the time length of the whole trip being a day long. For those who have done that whole trip or use amtrack to get around, would you recommend or consider taking the train? Any opinions/advice is welcome

Is it just me, or is it incredibly tough to make friends here as an adult woman if you aren't part of the undergrad scene?

I'm 29F, a WSU grad student, and would love to connect with other women around my age (grad students, postdocs, young professionals, etc.) in the Pullman/Moscow area.

I'm married, child-free, non-religious, a cat mom, and somewhat introverted (I do drink but definitely not into the undergrad party scene 😂). I'm also from a South Asian background.

I love coffee shops, weekend farmers markets, cooking and trying different international foods.

If you're also looking for someone to grab coffee with, wander the farmers market, try a restaurant, or just have good conversation, drop a comment or send me a DM! 🙂

I feels like their is easily a 10 F difference between the top and bottom of hills. It's honestly kinda disorienting when you riding down a hill on a bike and get hit with the chill.

Hello!

I am not a student. But, I live in Pullman for work.I’m trying to decide between T-Mobile and Verizon and would love to hear thoughts from people who actually use either one of them. If you live in Pullman or nearby, which one do you prefer and why?

Thank you!

I’m a new student and need a provider order for the TB test. I have Aetna Student Health insurance. Looking for somewhere in Richland that can do the order + test at little to no cost.

Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some opinions. I honestly just don’t like going to physical classes anymore. Because of that, I’m considering transferring to the WSU Global Campus to finish my final two years online for a BS in Environmental & Ecosystem Sciences.

I’ve already finished all of my core lower-level prerequisites in person (including Math 124, Bio 204/205, and Chem 161 and Chem 162). The rest of the WSU major requirements would be done entirely online.

I have a few worries:

Is an online science degree actually seen as "good" as an in-person one? Will hiring managers look down on it or skip my resume if they find out it was online?

Will it hurt my chances for graduate school? My goal is to eventually do my Master's degree (online or in-person). Will grad admissions penalize me for an online BS even if it's from a major school like WSU?

GIRLS ONLY

$600/mo plus split utilities (usually around $20-40 depending on season)

I’m looking for someone to takeover my girlfriend’s lease in a shared house on Lake St near the soccer fields. 90 second walk to campus. House has 4 bedrooms but currently only has 2 other girls living here. Currently you have your own bathroom but if the last room ever gets filled you’d share it with 1 girl.

Lease goes until 5/24/27

Message us with any questions

Now I can appreciate fully, the 4 zoom classes WSU has offered me. I really enjoy the engaging upper level computer science powerpoints where nobody engages or participates. Where some kid zoomed in from Everett keeps whispering to his chum but we can still hear him so the professor keeps stopping. Where everyone has a heavy accent and/or illegible handwriting. I guess I do have the privilege of having 3 group projects though. Just let me watch some better youtube videos on the subject and take a test to get credit.

Anyone know what the goto mechanic is in the pullman area? Just bought a shitbox car but lwk i need to have it inspected cause im suspecting it doesnt have airbags

Anyone have info on the guys that lit off fireworks and set the grass in fire.

These people should be shamed.

The videos of the fireworks and the picture of the guys are on the barstoolwazzu instagram.

Hi! I’m currently living at Yugo Pullman Hills and I’m looking for anyone interested in a lease take over for a 2bed 2.5bath room? My roommate is also looking for a replacement while he is not residing here. As of now it’s just me living here and I want to find a replacement for myself. If anyone knows anyone or is interested please comment. Thanks.

did coug eats close, or are they just not active for the first week? i miss getting delivery with rda

I was working on a PowerPoint and it says it couldn't save because of the save limit, got an email, saying 1Gb limit hit. Asked help desk, and they sent me a link to this image. Is it actually 1Gb?

What happened to Mandarin House? I remember ordering Mandarin house a lot on DoorDash last year and it was perfect and always worked. Now when I search on google it says it’s permanently closed??

This is so confusing.

Then Minh’s too I wish they could apply for DoorDash or Uber eats or something, literally the best restaurant in Pullman IMO

Maybe the only good one here after O-Ramen

Hi everyone! I wanted to share a leadership opportunity for anyone at Washington State University who is passionate about service, public health, or making a real impact in the community.

Hearts for the Homeless International (H4H) is a student-led nonprofit that provides free blood pressure screenings and heart health education to homeless populations across the U.S. and globally. Our team includes undergraduate students, medical students, PhD students, physicians, and other professionals who are committed to improving the well-being of underserved communities.

H4H was originally founded by students at the University of Central Florida and has grown into an international organization with 40+ chapters across the U.S., Brazil, and India. We’re currently looking for motivated student leaders at Washington State University who want to start a chapter and serve the growing and often overlooked homeless community.

This is a great opportunity if you’re interested in leadership, medicine, public health, nonprofit work, or community service. We provide guidance, structure, and support — all we ask for is your time, compassion, and willingness to lead.

Our work has been recognized by the U.S. Congress, the Brazilian government, President Clinton, major educational and medical institutions, and organizations such as Forbes. Our students have also led disaster relief efforts for homeless populations during hurricanes and partnered with major companies like Bombas.

If you’re interested in becoming a founding leader and making a difference at Washington State University, fill out this interest form:

👉 https://forms.gle/5q7xRdsWpwVukELb9

If you don’t hear back within 24 hours, check your spam folder just in case.

Questions? Email: [dylan@h4hinternational.org](mailto:dylan@h4hinternational.org)

Serious inquiries only — we’re looking for students ready to create real change.

For those interested in learning more about what we do, please reference the following media hyperlinks highlighting the work of our fantastic student leaders and homeless friends around the world. 

• Link to our official website.
• Local newscasts recognizing coronavirus outreach efforts of our UCF & UNC chapters
• Dayton 24/7 Now Article featuring the work of our Cedarville Chapter
• Official Nonprofit Filing

We currently have chapters operational in 30 U.S. states and 10+ countries! Some of these chapters include: 

● University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL) 

● Federal University of Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais, Brazil)

● University of Toronto (Toronto, Ontario)

● Voluntary Organization for Social Action and Rural Development (Kerala, India)

● Panabus Partnership (Caracas, Venezuela)

● University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)

● Boston University (Boston, MA) 

● Loyola University (Chicago, IL) 

● University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)

So I had to drop micro due to being on waitlist and now I'm under 12 credits. So I’m thinking of taking another class that fits as a pre req, for at least the WSU BSN reqs. The only classes though is either human dev (hd101) or lower level nutrition (bio140). However both are online asynchronous or “distance degree prog”. I'm taking anatomy so ion want anything too heavy. Which one do you suggest I take?