Pet groomers offer services with new regulations
JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter
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 not reopen until May 25. Owners Dani and Melanie Voorhees faced uncertainty for the future of their bu...
New food truck to hit Pullman streets
JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter
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 to manage their own business and travel when needed, Kapusta said. The duo started planning...
‘She’s bringing a different perspective’
JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter
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 come out as asexual to her family. She said even though her hometown of Waldorf was more diverse, she lea...
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 waiting to be helped during the sale, said farm manager Brad Jaeckel. Most of the produce sold out aft...
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 host normal summertime activities, Parks Superintendent Alan Davis said. Its employees even had to make i...
Guide: Being an activist from home
JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen 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. Here are some things you can do from your computer. Register to vote Voting is one of the best ways...
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 their unique experiences BSU is a voice for the Black community, which is in a predominantly...
A Cougar Gold Cheese origin story
ANNIE HAGER, Evergreen reporter
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 to work on Cougar Gold in the 1940s. WSU Creamery Manager John Haugen said the name Cougar Gold come...
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 ready and comfortable. That supportive and caring side of Juliann has not changed. During the pand...
Recent WSU grad, track athlete runs toward med school
ANNIE HAGER, Evergreen reporter
June 8, 2020
WSU graduate Stephanie Cho is no stranger to the phrase 'ready, set, go.' Compassion, strong work ethic and leading by example are just a few skills Cho has shown through her experiences at WSU, boyfriend Kennan Schrag said. Cho was a student-athlete for the WSU track and field team where she speci...
Guide: Where to hit the trails this summer
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen columnist
June 8, 2020
As we get closer to the peak of summer weather, spend some time outdoors and on local hiking trails. Here are some of the best ones — in my humble opinion, of course. Kamiak Butte County Park Located about 30 minutes from Pullman, Kamiak Butte includes both steep hills and flat meadows that sa...
Whitman County libraries take different approach to summer programs
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 8, 2020
While Whitman County Library had planned to offer many programs this summer, those events had to be put on the back burner, said Sheri Miller, associate director and youth services manager of Whitman County Library. Sarah Phelan-Blamires, WCL public services librarian, said she hosts trivia night a...
After spending weeks as one of the nation’s hot spots for positive COVID-19 cases, Pullman and Whitman County may finally begin to see a slowdown of...
