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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

Reading is a way to escape reality and take your mind off stressors. It can be beneficial in curing a mental illness, like depression.

Reading acts as a form of therapy

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter August 30, 2017

The newest frontier of therapy for mental illness comes in the form of reading books. For bibliophiles like Julie Kmec, professor of sociology, this seems like a no-brainer. “Students are stressed...

Mayra Villegas (left) and Anjie Bertramson talk about studying abroad.

Global Learning Center offers a variety of resources

MARIAH INMAN, Evergreen reporter August 28, 2017

The advisers explained the positive outcomes of the Global Learning Center such as enhancing your resume, enriching your worldview and finding one’s identity. Anjie Bertramson, senior global learning...

Qiang Zhang demonstrates how a glove box works Thursday in Troy Hall on Thursday.

‘Chemistry is magic’

NINA WILLIS, Evergreen reporter August 28, 2017

Exploding gummy bears and elephant toothpaste represent seemingly magical concepts of chemistry in a youth summer program. Through Pullman Parks and Recreation, youth ranging from ages six through 15...

Alpha Nu Multicultural Sorority teaches about self-love

MARIAH INMAN, Evergreen reporter August 28, 2017

Alpha Nu Multicultural Sorority hopes to build friendships and let others know how to love themselves. There will be multiple crafts and activities at the recruitment event, in hopes to inspire the...

Masters student Anna VanderMeer’s favorite part about her job 
is making people’s day.

Coffee, art, people and school: ‘The Jill of all trades’

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor August 28, 2017

Name, age: Anna VanderMeer, 24 Occupation: Master’s student in engineering with focus in water resources, barista at Thomas Hammer It’s the first Sunday of the semester: What are your plans for...

Meditate stress away at Sanctuary Yoga

MARIAH INMAN, Evergreen reporter August 28, 2017

Learn how to meditate the stress of life away through a one hour workshop. Sanctuary Yoga hopes to shed light on how people often find themselves in heightened states of stress and to bring awareness...

Patrons celebrate in colorful attire at the Palouse Pride Festival in 2016.

Palouse Pride Festival aims to keep LGBTQ community visible

BRANDON PARKINSON, Evergreen reporter August 25, 2017

The Palouse Pride Festival made its debut 23 years ago, and this year is coming back just in time for students to participate. Aquasha DeLusty, platinum sponsor for Inland Oasis and festival host, on...

Trina Anderson show off a wide assortment of plants at the Pullman Farmers Market Wednesday.

The hereditary green thumb

August 25, 2017

Name, age: Trina Anderson, 58 Occupation: SYG Nursery and Landscaping Have you always enjoyed gardening? “Yes. I have a huge flower garden, and a bigger vegetable garden than I do a house.” What...

Co-owner Andrea Tubens talks about her business plans and pet-friendly ideas for The Naughty Dog Coffee Shop. 
The shop-dog is an English bulldog named Venus, who will be at the shop for anyone to stop by for a friendly hello.

Coffee shop to welcome pets

LATISHA JENSEN, Evergreen life editor August 25, 2017

Naughty Dog Coffee shop, a place where people can sip on caffeinated beverages while their dog grabs a bite to eat, is coming to downtown Pullman. C.J. Robert, project manager and co-owner of the shop,...

College is a prime-time to soak in all the knowledge you can, so become the 
teacher’s pet, and maybe they will save your grade when nothing else can.

Take advantage of our best resource: professors

JENNIFER LADWIG, Former Evergreen mint editor August 23, 2017

Perhaps I’m biased, but freshmen in my classes might be the most annoying thing. And I wouldn’t be surprised if many professors agreed with me. So this is a friendly reminder to all you new Cougs out...

Students can now purchase vegan grab-and-go snacks made by WSU Dining Services at campus coffee shops.

More grab-and-go meals added to espresso bars

LATISHA JENSEN, Evergreen life editor August 23, 2017

The grab-and-go program “Bites,” have added new snacks and pastries to espresso bars on campus. Dietician Alice Ma and Dining Hall Chef Laurie Kennedy worked over the summer to add a variety of plant-based...

Unwind with free outdoor yoga after the first week

AILA IKUSE, Evergreen reporter August 23, 2017

There will be a back-to-school, de-stress, guided yoga class at 5:45 p.m. Aug. 30 in the cedar grove at Idler’s Rest Nature Preserve. Meggie Cafferty from Kula: Yoga and Tea, a yoga practice in Moscow,...

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