The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Emily Speed, left, and Nicole Synder, right, met at WSU. Synder says the WSU and Pullman community has accepted them as a couple.

‘Coming out is something powerful’: Student finds acceptance at WSU

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist May 31, 2020

Nicole Snyder knew she was gay in sixth grade. Snyder, junior agricultural education major, grew up in Southern California. She said she came out to her family and friends by bringing home her first...

Steve Bonnar, retired director for Sojourners Alliance, plays with his Great Pyrenees dog, Moose.

‘A therapist at heart’: Sojourners’ Alliance director says farewell

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter May 26, 2020

When Rebecca Rucker moved to Washington from California with her son, they were homeless with nowhere to go until they found Sojourners’ Alliance.  There she met Steve Bonnar, who later offered her...

Sparkle Watts recently graduated from WSU. She will take a gap year then pursue law school.

WSU graduate ‘shines’ academically, outside of class

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor May 18, 2020

WSU graduate Sparkle Watts has a fitting name for her personality, said Donna Arnold, associate director of Multicultural Student Services.  “When she comes into a room, she really just shines,”...

Roberta Kelly, Edward R. Murrow College of Communication professor, will say goodbye to teaching as she retires this semester.

Roberta Kelly hangs up her educational cap

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter May 11, 2020

As senior undergraduate students finish their own last semester at WSU, so will some instructors. After nearly 35 years in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, a prominent communication professor...

Murrow senior, student leader looks to future in California

Murrow senior, student leader looks to future in California

JOEL KEMEGUE, Evergreen mint editor April 30, 2020

In her time at WSU, Ariana Andrade has served as president of the Association of Women in Communications, worked as Murrow Ambassador for two years straight, and has worked to improve the Murrow College...

Dahmen Barn home to family of artists

Dahmen Barn home to ‘family’ of artists

HAYDYN WALLENDER April 30, 2020

Art can come in multiple forms: sculpting, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, scratchboards and beading. These mediums are only a few that are showcased at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn. Located...

Whitman Library Goes Digital

Whitman Library Goes Digital

HAYDYN WALLENDER April 28, 2020

With 14 different locations of the Whitman County Library all closed for quarantine, Director Kristie Kirkpatrick is doing what she can to continue the availability of resources for students and their...

Football player, senior reflects on path to graduation

Football player, senior reflects on path to graduation

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor April 28, 2020

Athletics has always come naturally for 23-year-old Hayden Schmidt, whether it’s playing club soccer, competing in nationals for roller skating or walking onto the WSU football team. The WSU senior’s...

O-Ramen is one of several restaurants participating in Serve it Forward.

Serving it forward with one gift card at a time

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor April 23, 2020

One WSU employee strove to find a solution for food insecurity that would help both community members and business owners during the ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ order. Jamie Callison, the executive...

Dr. Catherine Krus, cares for “Rose,” a 3-year-old alpaca suffering with tick paralysis. The tick was located and removed from the dark spot on the neck.

Vet hospital adapts animal health care during pandemic

JOEL KEMEGUE, Evergreen mint editor April 23, 2020

The WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital is the largest veterinary referral center in the Pacific Northwest and with COVID-19, the hospital is still open and finding ways to adapt and serve the animals of...

Ways to help: what you can do for your community

Ways to help: what you can do for your community

JOEL KEMEGUE, Evergreen mint editor April 21, 2020

It’s hard when you’re (hopefully) stuck at home in the midst of a global pandemic and there’s not much you can do to help without putting yourself or others at risk. Pullman nonprofits haven’t...

and shipped 510 face shields and hundreds of ear savers in one day, sending them to local towns including Pullman.

Locals use 3D printing, laser cutting to make medical supplies

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor April 16, 2020

“Makers” of the Palouse united over a Facebook page to make medical supplies for local hospitals during the shortage of personal protective equipment caused by COVID-19. Palouse Open Source COVID19...

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