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Get ready, graduate school creeps up on students

February 1, 2019

As unemployment rates continue to skyrocket and college degrees alone mean less, young adults today see advanced degrees as more and more necessary. Many Cougs, including myself, plan to continue their education in graduate school, law school or other programs after graduation. But you have to get...

House mom reflects on time at Pentagon

SAM SCHMITKE, Evergreen reporter

January 25, 2019

As students walk through Greek Row, their minds are probably on parties and not the sorority house mom who worked for the Pentagon. Sandy Hofland is the house director at Sigma Kappa. She has been a house mom for nine years, three at WSU. Hofland said she followed in the footsteps of her aunt, a house...

Birth center offers alternative pregnancy care

SAM SCHMITKE, Evergreen reporter

January 23, 2019

Last year, a midwife, a naturopathic doctor and an acupuncturist came together to open The Nest Birth and Wellness Center in a small white house by the Old European. ViviAnne Fischer, a licensed midwife for three years and one of the owners, said she has been in awe of pregnant women since childhood....

Bar to support local non-profit with beer sales

ZACH GOFF, Evergreen reporter

January 23, 2019

Tapped Taphouse and Kitchen, a Moscow community staple, will host its monthly “Tap Takeover” 6 p.m. today at 210 S Main St. in Moscow. The Tap Takeover is an all-ages event. Adults who buy a beer will support local community non-profits. This month Palouse Land Trust is on deck for the takeover....

Moscow lays plans for food forest in 2020

RYAN LUNDBERG, Evergreen reporter

January 23, 2019

Paz Ochoa, a landscape architect with Bernardo Wills Architects, discussed the construction of an edible forest during a public workshop in Moscow’s Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Ochoa gave a presentation to the public on the current draft, beginning with explaining what...

Game shop owner draws on childhood joys

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen reporter

January 14, 2019

Not many people can say their obsession from childhood relates to the career they have now. Walter Sheppard, owner of Palouse Games in downtown Pullman, can say exactly that. Palouse Games is a hobby store that specializes in board and card games. The store also hosts many events and serves as a hangout...

Student reflects on his rager, forfeits to frats

RYAN LUNDBERG, Evergreen columnist

January 14, 2019

Most people know what to look for in a college party. For something bigger than a kickback, you want loud music, free drinks and all your friends in one place. But creating that perfect storm may be harder than you think. I threw my first rager this week, and my first lesson was in preparation. I...

Don’t ruin your first week back with a headache

TATIANA MEAOLE, Evergreen columnist

January 9, 2019

There is no better way to celebrate the start of the semester than suffering through a hangover on syllabus week. If you woke up this morning with last night’s great decisions still weighing on you, then I can assure you, there is a chance you are not going to make it through this week with your...

Lumberyard finishes opening all new restaurants

MAGGIE QUINLAN, Evergreen reporter

January 7, 2019

As of last week, Lumberyard has completed its process of opening its multiple concept kitchens to the public. The Food Hall originally opened its doors during Apple Cup weekend, operating just one of the several kitchens, Grand Ave. Gourmet Burgers. The former Pullman building supply storage space...

Letter from the Life editor: Section will feature magic people

MAGGIE QUINLAN, Evergreen Life Editor

January 7, 2019

There’s a rich supply of soul in this town that too often goes unnoticed. My goal as Life editor this semester is to give that spirit some attention so it might move you. I didn’t recognize the unique value Pullman has to offer until I started writing for The Daily Evergreen, and I’ve lived...