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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Grub Hunt: Italian restaurant serves homemade classics

Grub Hunt: Italian restaurant serves homemade classics

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor February 18, 2020

Oak on Main, a new Italian restaurant run by the same owners as Banyans on the Ridge, opened Feb. 6 in downtown Pullman. “It’s great being downtown because people walk by us and drive by us non-stop...

Donna Potts, chair of WSUs English Department, discusses how she cant help but treat her students like family on Friday afternoon at Avery Hall.

English chair teaches with personal touch

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor February 13, 2020

Bookshelves line the room in Donna Potts’s office in Avery Hall. Mementos from former students are within an arm’s reach, and photos from a research project-in-progress sit stacked on a filing cabinet....

Whitman County staff members Sarah Phelan, Sheri Miller, Nichole Kopp, James Morasch and Kathy Buchholtz pose with donations from the Food for Fines drive.

‘Food for Fines’ feeds families on the Palouse

HAYDYN WALLENDER February 13, 2020

It’s February, which means that love is in the air. Here on the Palouse, Whitman County Library has begun to send love to families with the annual Food for Fines drive. Catalina Flores organizes...

4-year-old Zeddicus Jones looks up as Becki McFarland, suns p.m. lead teacher, reads a book to the class on Thursday at Community Child Care Center.

Center provides accessible childcare for families

RACHEL KOCH, Evergreen reporter February 11, 2020

For the past 50 years, Community Child Care Center has provided early childhood education and childcare services to families throughout Whitman County.     “Currently, we provide...

Noreen Graham, artistic director of the Graham Academy of Classical and Contemporary Ballet, talks about her experiences and memories of teaching on Tuesday afternoon at the Gladish Community and Cultural Center.

Ballet company promotes kindness

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor February 11, 2020

Noreen Graham, artistic director of Graham Academy and Graham Ballet Theater, has spent nearly 20 years teaching ballet — and much more — at her Pullman studio. “I emphasize with my students...

Jim Harbor graduated from WSU. Twenty years later, he is running South Fork Public House with co-founder Wade Dissmore.

Roundtop Public house to open at golf course

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor February 11, 2020

Palouse Ridge Golf Course, a few miles outside of Pullman, will become the home of a new restaurant this March. Jim Harbour, Southfork co-owner and WSU associate professor, said Roundtop Public House...

Safe Rides provides nighttime transit under new hours

Safe Rides provides nighttime transit under new hours

RACHEL KOCH, Evergreen reporter February 6, 2020

Cougar Safe Rides, which offers free transportation for WSU students, faculty and staff, is starting the spring semester with new hours. Beginning this semester, rides are available Thursdays from 8 p.m....

C.J. Robert, owner of Pups and Cups, explains the inspiration for creating a dog-friendly coffee shop on Tuesday afternoon at Pups and Cups.

Pups n’ Cups focuses on connection

HAYDYN WALLENDER February 6, 2020

Coffee shops are scattered on every corner within a five mile radius of downtown Pullman. For local business owner CJ Robert, her coffee shop Pups n’ Cups isn’t just about coffee. “I love the...

A wide variety of loose leaf herbal teas including lemon ginger are displayed on a shelf at Sam’s Apothecary at 250 E. Main Street in downtown Pullman.

Apothecary offers CBD, herbal tea, classes

RACHEL KOCH, Evergreen reporter February 4, 2020

Since 2017, Sam’s Apothecary has provided the local area with a variety of natural products. Owner Sam Brown opened Sam’s Apothecary shortly before Mom’s Weekend that year, he said.  â€œIt...

Brent Glover, president and main caretaker of Orphan Acres, talks about the struggles of taking care of nearly 70 horses and where his passion with rescuing horses began on Jan. 31 at Orphan Acres in Viola, ID.

79 horses, 45 years, one man

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor February 4, 2020

A one-eyed horse neighed in a wooden stall as Orphan Acres president Brent Glover stood on a ladder to change a lightbulb.  Miss Degree ("Miss D" for short) is one of 79 horses Glover takes care...

Self-defense instructor Andrea Barcenas bows to finish her Dakatsu on Monday afternoon at the Physical Education Building.

‘Like 5’4” and a complete badass’

JOEL KEMEGUE, Evergreen mint editor January 30, 2020

In the Physical Education Building, junior and black belt Andrea Barcenas teaches karate, boxing and other forms of self-defense. Barcenas practices Karatedo Doshinkan, which she said pulls the best...

Customers enjoying drinks at the new microbrewery, Terrain Brewery on Jan. 25 in Pullman.

Business brings personal touch to brewing

RACHEL KOCH, Evergreen reporter January 30, 2020

If you're looking for a new microbrewery to try, Terrain Brewery, which opened in December, serves craft beer and ciders made on-site to the community. Co-owners Brett and Jenna Rode said the business...

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