The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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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

University Archivist Mark O’English discusses how he highlights
the Mascot’s anniversary to reconnect people to Butch’s
origin on Friday morning at the Holland/Terrell Library.

Cougar History: library celebrates Butch’s birthday

CAROLYNN CLAREY, Evergreen reporter and photojournalist October 28, 2019

Since its founding in 1890, WSU has changed and evolved with each class. But perhaps one of the most notable and everlasting changes happened in 1919 when a cougar became the school’s official mascot....

Children interact with shelter dogs at the Howl-O-Ween event Sunday afternoon at the Latah County Fairgrounds and Event Center.

Howl-O-Ween event raises money to save pets

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor October 28, 2019

The Humane Society of the Palouse hosted its inaugural Howl-O-Ween fundraiser Sunday afternoon at the Latah County Events Center in Moscow to raise money for life-saving surgeries for animals. Pups...

The 12th annual Animal Of the Night event will be 5-8 p.m. Friday in Moscow.

‘Animals of the Night’ educates children

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor October 24, 2019

The Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute is hosting its 12th annual Animals of the Night event from 5-8 p.m. Friday in Moscow. The free event will take place at PCEI’s 26-acre nature center,...

The Humane Society of the Palouse hosts costume contest for pets.

Only treats for these furry friends

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor October 24, 2019

The Humane Society of the Palouse is hosting its first ever Howl-O-Ween event from 2 – 6 p.m. Sunday at the Latah County Fair and Event Center in Moscow. “We were coming up with a family-friendly...

“Every state has its own unique fance forms, unique languages,” said Vivek Amrutiya, vice president of ISA.

Students invited to India Night for food, culture, fun

JOEL KEMEGUE, Evergreen mint editor October 24, 2019

The Indian Students' Association is putting on India Night this Sunday from 4:30-7:30 p.m., where students can come and experience Indian culture, food and entertainment. The night will showcase performances...

“We’re not walking them through the painting brushstroke by brushstroke,” Donald Sanziano said. Wild at Art will
host the Kids, Cocoa & Canvas event at 10 a.m. on Saturday Oct. 26.

Art studio hosts Halloween themed painting event

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor October 24, 2019

The Wild at Art studio opens its doors for a Halloween-themed event including cocoa, treats and painting at the Kids, Cocoa & Canvas event on Saturday. Donald Stanziano, co-owner of Wild at Art,...

Orton Hall RED Andy Adler and Grace Shauvin, Orton Hall
Ledership Council Vice President talk about what goes in
hosting the Orton Haunted House on Monday afternoon.

Orton maze opens Friday and Saturday

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 24, 2019

A grayish-green skull perched atop a piano bares its teeth at the ceiling. To its right stands a candelabra, fake blood streaming down it. A disassembled skeleton rests inside of the piano. This is...

Senior product manager Chris Chandler believes every person has a story worth telling and helps people find the story they want to tell with their flowers or other gifts on Monday morning at Neill’s Flowers and Gifts.

Shop helps customers find perfect bouquet

EURUS THACH, Evergreen columnist October 23, 2019

On East Main Street, Neill’s Flowers and Gifts has kept hundreds of warmhearted stories for nearly 100 years as the only flower shop in Pullman. Besides the various changes in the floral trends, connecting...

Associate professor of biology Paul Verrell talks about his work with hormones and animal behavior on Tuesday at Eastlick Hall. “I had
taken an animal behavior class, which I enjoyed, but not hugely,” Verrell said.

Verrell shifts focus toward academia

NICOLETTE GOODCHILD, Evergreen reporter October 21, 2019

Associate professor of biology Paul Verrell has been at WSU for 26 years. During that time, he's been an active member of the WSU community, teaching and providing educational opportunities for students. Verrell...

Danielle Keerbs, president of the WSU Aerial Dance Society, talks about  what the club does and how others can get involved on Monday in the lobby of the Webster Physical Sciences Building.

Club aims to help students find their tribe

CAROLYNN CLAREY, Evergreen reporter and photojournalist October 17, 2019

Finding a place on campus to help Pullman feel like home can be difficult. The Aerial Dance Society is working to help students feel more comfortable on campus by providing a familiar space to connect...

Guitarist and vocalist Blake Foster plays his guitar solo while performing with other band members of Space Monkey Mafia on Tuesday night at John’s Alley Tavern while on their fall 2019 tour.

Ska band performs in Moscow for the first time

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor October 17, 2019

Tuesday night in Moscow, the patrons of John’s Alley Tavern listened to Space Monkey Mafia, a ska band from the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Ska is music that has a strong offbeat rhythm...

Junior communication major Sam Brixey, right, and senior public relations major Natalie Ackerley inspect the pumpkins before choosing ones to take as their own at the AquaPatch event on Oct. 24, 2018 at the Student Recreation Center.

Student Recreation Center dives into autumn

NICOLETTE GOODCHILD, Evergreen reporter October 14, 2019

The WSU Student Recreation Center helped students dive into autumn with a big splash at the 'Aqua Patch Event' on Wednesday as the SRC helped Pullman residents experience a new way to pick and carve pumpkins...

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