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If you listen to Washington State University sports, you’ll hear calls from a Coug who’s returned home: Chris King. Chris graduated in 2009 from the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, returned to WSU when he took over radio broadcast announcing duties from Matt Chazanow in fall 2024. King came back to Pullman after announcing for minor league baseball and Division I broadcasting experience with the University of Idaho Vandals and at Boise State University. He works for Washington State Sports Properties, a division of college athletics media company Learfield, and has won awards for his previous work. Washington State Magazine editor Larry Clark and King talked about his path back to WSU, teamwork in producing sports broadcasts, telling the stories of Cougar sports, how he became a sports broadcaster, and some of the challenges of the job. Follow Chris King on social media via X, or send him a message. Support the show ______________________________________________________________________________ Want more great WSU stories? Follow Washington State Magazine: @Washington-State-Magazine@wsmagazine@WashingtonStateMagazine@WashingtonStateMagazine@WashingtonStateMagazineEmail newsletter How do you like the magazine podcast? What WSU stories do you want to hear? Let us know. Give to the magazine

Coho salmon in urban areas were dying from stormwater runoff, but scientists didn’t know why until a few years ago. A team of researchers from Washington State University and University of Washington identified a chemical found in tires as the culprit. Tires contain 6PPD, which keeps the rubber from cracking after exposure to ozone in the atmosphere. But 6PPD also reacts with ozone, forming the organic chemical 6PPD-quinone. During rainstorms, tire dust washes into rivers and streams, where 6PPD-quinone is lethal to juvenile and adult coho in small doses. It’s a complex issue—with no easy fix. Caitlin Lawrence and Nathan Ivy are master’s students studying aquatic toxicology at WSU’s School of the Environment. Washington State Magazine science writer Becky Kramer talked with them about their separate research projects related to coho and 6PPD-quinone. Links and resources mentioned in this episode Puget Sound Starts Here Washington Stormwater Center The podcast music is by WSU emeritus professor of music and composer Greg Yasinitsky. Support the show ______________________________________________________________________________ Want more great WSU stories? Follow Washington State Magazine: @Washington-State-Magazine@wsmagazine@WashingtonStateMagazine@WashingtonStateMagazine@WashingtonStateMagazineEmail newsletter How do you like the magazine podcast? What WSU stories do you want to hear? Let us know. Give to the magazine

As the Pac-12’s remaining members—Washington State University and Oregon State University—began rebuilding the conference, WSU President Kirk Schulz announced in June 2024 that Anne McCoy was the new permanent athletics director. McCoy hit the ground running earlier in the year as interim AD, since she has worked for WSU Athletics since 2001 in almost every department. She faces a lot of challenges in her new role…along with some exciting opportunities. Washington State Magazine editor Larry Clark met with McCoy in the athletic director’s office on the WSU Pullman campus to chat about stepping in as AD; the future of Pac-12 and Cougar sports in a rapidly evolving national college sports landscape; the student athlete experience; and how Washington State fans can play their part in the bright new future of WSU athletics. The press conference audio at the beginning is courtesy of WSU Athletics. The podcast music is by WSU emeritus professor and composer Greg Yasinitsky. Learn more A conversation with Anne McCoy: WSU Regent and alum Enrique Cerna sat down with McCoy to learn more about her plans for WSU Athletics and her insights on college sports. (YouTube) Support the show ______________________________________________________________________________ Want more great WSU stories? Follow Washington State Magazine: @Washington-State-Magazine@wsmagazine@WashingtonStateMagazine@WashingtonStateMagazine@WashingtonStateMagazineEmail newsletter How do you like the magazine podcast? What WSU stories do you want to hear? Let us know. Give to the magazine