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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

Board President Paula Echanove and Co-chair Janet Barstow pose in front of their unfinished haunted house Tuesday night in the Palouse. “We know exactly what we need,” Echanove said.

Haunted Palouse hosts reflect on last 18 years

RACHEL KOCH, Evergreen reporter October 10, 2019

After 18 years of dedicating their time to serving their community through a haunted attraction, Janet Barstow and Paula Echanove will run Haunted Palouse for their last time. Nicole Flansburg and Alexa...

Society hosts dance night in Moscow for all ages

Society hosts dance night in Moscow for all ages

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor October 10, 2019

The Palouse Folklore Society welcomes anyone interested in learning contra dance to join their community dance on Saturday, including beginners and enthusiasts. “It’s not too difficult,” Tim Daulton,...

“It was a game-changer to have that kind of funding,” John P. Reganold, soil scientist and WSU professor in agriculture ecology said on Oct. 1.

A Wasteful Life: Should WSU fund sustainability

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter October 9, 2019

Writer's Note: This article has been updated to clarify some of Bradley Jaeckel's comments about WSU funding.  Some researchers at WSU say the future of agriculture can be found in the soft mud of...

Despite early morning showers, families and students turn out for the WSU Organic Farm’s annual Fall Harvest Festival on Oct. 7. The festival features a self-pick pumpkin patch, games, refreshments and a produce sale.

Agriculture club hosts fifth Harvest Festival

RACHEL KOCH, Evergreen reporter October 7, 2019

The Organic Agriculture Club is working to give fall enthusiasts an event to celebrate the festive season. The club began focusing its efforts at the beginning of the semester at the Eggert Family Organic...

Deidrea Power-McEwen and 11-year-old Claire McEwen talk about the Girl Scout Cookie selling process Monday evening in their home. “Sometimes loving your product makes it easier to sell it,” Claire said.

‘Cookie Monster’ earns hundreds of dollars

RACHEL KOCH, Evergreen reporter October 3, 2019

Claire McEwen, 11, is a Girl Scout with a reputation. After selling over 5,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies since 2015, her troop members nicknamed her “The Cookie Monster.” Claire, who first joined...

Joseph Martin, coordinator for Group Fitness and Instruction at the Chinook, says the purpose of the dance competition is to bring together different dances that each competitor will perform on Thursday evening in the Student Recreation Center Lounge.

Judges come to Pullman to encourage participation

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor October 2, 2019

The first-ever Cougar Dance Competition will be hosted by three professionals from across the country. The judges will then host their own dance classes for Pullman residents to participate in. The...

Ben Shors, journalism and media production clinical associate and professor, says the first magazine he ever read was Sports Illustrated. “What happens to those people who were involved in headlines years out,” Shors asks.

Journalism professor leads by example

JOEL KEMEGUE, Evergreen mint editor September 26, 2019

Ben Shors keeps his passion for teaching and reporting alive through his experiences at WSU. He co-directed a documentary and is currently the chair of the WSU Department of Journalism and Media Production.  Recently...

Beagle and Pembroke Welsh Corgi mix Rita spends time in a kennel Wednesday afternoon at Whitman County Humane Society. Dogs at the shelter will also be up for adoption after Mutt Strut, including Rita’s sister Roxy.

Dog park has annual festival

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor September 26, 2019

Pooch Park, an off-leash dog park run by the Whitman County Humane Society, is hosting its 11th annual Mutt Strutt Saturday in Reaney Park. The event has a variety of activities for dogs and dog enthusiasts...

Take Back the Night was created as a way for sexual assault survivors to reclaim their power, said Bekah MillerMacPhee. The march will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the University of Idaho Women’s Center.

Students discuss sexual assault prevention

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter September 19, 2019

The Women's Center at the University of Idaho is preparing to host its first Take Back the Night march on Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. starting at the school's women's center in Moscow. The first 100 attendees...

“This is a designated hour and a half where they don’t have to worry about that,” Sheri Miller, associate director of Whitman County Libraries, said Tuesday afternoon.

Colfax Library hosts reading fund dinners

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor September 18, 2019

The Colfax Public Library will give families in Whitman County a chance to relax while eating a free meal and discussing books. Starting in October, the library will host a six-week series of free dinners...

Viewers watch in anticipation as Travis Basquez enters the final eight on Saturday at the Tournament’s venue, Resonate Church.

Students ‘Smash’ each other

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter September 16, 2019

Smash Bros. at WSU held its regional tournament Saturday at Resonate Church, in which a high schooler won the singles bracket tournament.  The event brought in players from University of Idaho, regular...

Artwork displayed at artist Molly Rice’s first solo exhibit on Thursday afternoon at the Colfax branch of the Whitman County Library.

Artistic portrayal of adventure

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor September 16, 2019

You can transport to a different dimension with a new art exhibit provided by a local artist at the Colfax Branch of the Whitman County Library. “The exhibit has a variety of her colorful portal pieces,”...

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