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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Due to COVID-19 concerns, many local events will be canceled for this summer, while others plan for a fall date.

GUIDE: Canceled, postponed events in Whitman County

ZACH GOFF, Evergreen reporter June 22, 2020

As the Palouse shifts to the summer heat, people had to be creative with how they spend their time as annual events in Whitman County are canceled or postponed due to COVID-19. Braydon Miner moved to...

Doug Antkowiak and his fiancee  planned to get married in Hawaii this April, however, their plans drastically changed due to COVID-19.

Wedding plans amid a pandemic

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter June 17, 2020

The big day was scheduled for April 25, 2020. The date had been set for nearly a year. Allison Fox penned it into her planners, told all of her friends and family the date and double-checked the availability...

Yia Yia Nikkis is projected to open in August. For the meantime, food will be sold through a food truck.

Greek restaurant to open in Pullman

ZACH GOFF, Evergreen reporter June 15, 2020

A restaurant that specializes in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine may open its doors in August. Yia Yia Nikki’s will be located at 1300 S. Grand Ave. The restaurant will also have a drive-thru, owner...

Amber Wright, owner of Ambers Grooming Salon, was able to open her doors early for pet hair allergy research. She offers drop-off services, as well as different rooms for bathing and grooming.

Pet groomers offer services with new regulations

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist June 15, 2020

Washington and Idaho residents had months of abstaining from haircuts due to COVID-19, but humans were not the only ones needing a trim. Zelda’s Pet Grooming closed their doors on March 26 and did...

Among Other Things hopes to serve classic American dishes around Greek row and different apartment complexes in Pullman.

New food truck to hit Pullman streets

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist June 15, 2020

Acacia Kapusta and Jesse Pollard are turning their passion for cuisine into a full-time job by opening a food truck inspired by American dishes in Pullman. Among Other Things will give them the opportunity...

Mikayla Makle grew up in Maryland but wanted to have a new experience by attending WSU.

‘She’s bringing a different perspective’

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist June 15, 2020

Mikayla Makle, Black Student Union at WSU president, became more aware of who she was as an LGBTQ+ Black woman when she started attending WSU.  Makle grew up in Maryland, where she found it hard to...

Shoppers can wait in line one at a time as staff collect the requested vegetables.

Weekly produce sale to last through summer, into fall

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter June 15, 2020

Locals bought up almost all of the fresh produce sold at the Eggert Family Organic Farm on June 5, which is its first sale of the year.  The farm was busy with an average of two to three customers...

Although many recreational activities had to be canceled this summer, the new Pullman Aquatic and Recreation Center will open in a few weeks.

Pullman recreation staff find ways to keep residents active, safe

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter June 15, 2020

Despite the cancellation of recreational activities due to COVID-19, certain facilities and summer camps will open to the public soon.  Pullman Parks, Facilities and Recreation has not been able to...

There are several online campaigns and petitions you can sign, all of which you can do from a mobile device.

Guide: Being an activist from home

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist June 15, 2020

With the current social and political climate, many people want to use their voice to make a social impact. However, with the threat of COVID-19 still present, it might be hard for some people to go outside....

Black Student Union at WSU hosts the VIBES conference every year to empower high school students of color.

Black Student Union provides sense of family, belonging

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter June 15, 2020

The Black Student Union at WSU aims to create a community for students who may be looking to be a part of one. The organization celebrates the success of students of color and creates dialogue surrounding...

Cougar Gold Cheese is made by student workers at the WSU Creamery. Cheeses of all flavors come in tins.

A Cougar Gold Cheese origin story

ANNIE HAGER June 15, 2020

If you ever wondered why Cougar Gold Cheese comes in a tin can, you first need to take a trip back to 1940. Norman Shirley Golding, then-food science professor at WSU, researched and received a grant...

Juliann Yusko started sewing at the age of 10. She has created a prom dress, fixed WSUs Marching Band uniforms, and sewn masks for the Pullman community.

Pullman resident channels passion for sewing to help others

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter June 8, 2020

Pullman resident Juliann Yusko is the type of person who helps others in any way she can. When she designed costumes for drama in high school, she worked for hours on end to make sure every costume was...

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