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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

Fisher was part of same sorority as grandmother, attended an event called Royal Flush at Martin Stadium; Pietila retired on five acres in Whitman County

Western graduate keeps ties to Pullman, WSU

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief April 22, 2021

Whitman County creates a home-like community, with multiple generations of Cougs filing in and out throughout the years. Retired school administrator Jeff Pietila, is a part of a family full of Cougs.“My...

Recording virtually and individually will really help students in their future careers.

Virtual Celebration of Jazz will feature students, guest artists

ANNIE HAGER April 20, 2021

The WSU School of Music will put on a Virtual Celebration of Jazz, which will be livestreamed at 7:30 p.m. today on WSU Pullman Music’s YouTube channel.  The concert will feature students, faculty...

Tom and Doris had 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

WSU couple met at church group, married for 68 years

ELIZA CALLIS April 20, 2021

Tom and Doris Barker began their freshman year at WSU in the fall of 1949 and were married by their junior year in 1952.  Tom was a camp counselor at Camp Orkila on Orcas Island where Doris attended...

Schools normally hold competitions to raise money. Due to COVID-19 there were no competitions, and the libraries are relying more on donations this year.

Whitman County Library District kicks off National Library Week with penny drive

ELIZA CALLIS April 13, 2021

The Whitman County Rural Library System is holding a penny drive as part of National Library Week. National Library Week is April 4-10, but the Whitman County Library will run their fundraiser through...

Prenguber cannot think of a better song for WSU and he hopes Back Home remains a part of it.

A song to inspire future WSU generations

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor March 18, 2021

The Andy Grammer Song, "Back Home" has become synonomous with the WSU community. It has been played at football games at the end of the first quarter since 2015.  Anyone who has attended a football...

The team assisted a former WSU professor, who is in his 90s. Dean Janikowski said it was great to help out a fellow Coug through acts of service.

WSU football team cares for Pullman

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor March 11, 2021

The WSU football team found a way to reconnect and give back to fans after volunteering to shovel snow for the elderly and people in need in the Pullman community.  Cammon Cooper, redshirt sophomore...

Katelyn Babbitt says the most exciting thing about having an Etsy shop is the customers enjoying the products.

WSU alumna opens Etsy shop to fill time during lockdown

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief March 11, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, people were left with extra time on their hands to pick up old hobbies. Katelyn Babbitt, owner of MadeByKBab Etsy shop, took on making tie-dye shirts for herself and...

Working at the CUB during the COVID-19 pandemic is more draining compared to busier semesters.

Social interaction is benefit to working on campus

ANNIE HAGER March 9, 2021

Working on campus offers many benefits for student employees, including feeling connected to campus and the Coug community.  Compton Union Building manager Daniel Armijo said he started working...

STAGE has successfully been able to use Zoom to hold performances. They are trying to make the most of the situation.

WSU’s theater club continues to host events via Zoom

HANNAH FLORES March 4, 2021

Students on the WSU campus have worked to create an environment where people can practice their art and love of theater in a safe manner during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Nuthouse Improv director...

Yasinitsky said he heard the saxophone on a record once and it inspired him. He first played the saxophone in his school band.

WSU professor makes record during pandemic

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief March 4, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has made most activities difficult to take part in, especially making and recording music. Gregory Yasinitsky, regents professor in the School of Music, found a way to make and...

Foley did not know many people in Greek life. She knew a few people, but knew nothing about Greek life.

Kappa Kappa Gamma’s new president has successful start to term

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief March 2, 2021

Kappa Kappa Gamma recently held elections for their new president. Because of the pandemic, only one person ran.  With everything being online now, nobody wanted to step up and run for president. Emily...

Wells became interested in space during his early high school years. He took a class in high school through the Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars Program.

Undergraduate student proposes new solution to lunar dust

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief February 16, 2021

When Ian Wells, sophomore mechanical engineering major, interviewed to join the WSU HYPER Lab in October 2019, he did not expect to be working on a project for NASA the next summer.  Wells had an...

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