Start volunteering this holiday season

MAGGIE QUINLAN, Evergreen columnist

December 10, 2018

Filed under Columns, Community, Involvement, Life, Showcase

During this time of giving, when classes aren’t occupying our minds, students have the opportunity to get involved with volunteer work in our area. Why volunteer? Not only will you rack up good karma and feel great for making use of your time on Earth, you’ll also give yourself an edge with future...

Staying classy on a college budget: Hummin’ hummus

LUKE HOLLISTER, Evergreen columnist

December 10, 2018

Filed under Columns, Involvement, Life, Top-feature, Wellness

Life can sometimes feel redundant but I try to break out of the norm by experimenting with different varieties of hummus. My personal favorite to make at home is a roasted red pepper blend. As long as you have all the ingredients, it is pretty hard to go wrong. Be careful not to burn your hands when...

Washington Squirrel University: Santa gives out degrees for the holidays

December 7, 2018

Filed under Involvement, Life, Washington Squirrel University

Student chef teaches his culture, experiences

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen columnist

December 7, 2018

Filed under Columns, Community, Involvement, Life, Showcase

Erik Kaufman fed dozens of people authentic Puerto Rican cuisine for free and provided a learning experience for his volunteer kitchen staff – his roommate, a Multicultural Student Services (MSS) faculty member and an Evergreen columnist. Kaufman, a fourth-year electronics major on exchange from...

Coug to Coug: Tips from a graduating senior

YASMEEN WAFAI, Evergreen columnist

December 7, 2018

Filed under Columns, Involvement, Life

My time as a WSU undergrad is coming to an end and while that is hard to believe, I have been reflecting on the memories I’ve made, the things I’ve learned and advice I have for students who still have a ways to go before they can do the same. College is an exciting time full of new experiences,...

Winter concert exudes holiday spirit

SAM SCHMITKE, Evergreen reporter

December 3, 2018

Filed under Involvement, Life

Door-to-door carolers are nothing compared to this year’s Holiday Concert conducted by the School of Music. An abundance of songs for the Pullman community kicked off the holiday season at 2 p.m. Saturday. The performance was a team effort performed by the Madrigal Singers, Treble Choir, Tenor/Bass...

Food hall offers fresh concept

MAGGIE QUINLAN, Evergreen columnist

December 3, 2018

Filed under Columns, Community, Features, Life, Showcase

Lumberyard Food Hall officially opened this past Thursday in Pullman, but hosted a sneak peek on Thanksgiving Day and two days after. Lumberyard’s website describes it as a multi-cuisine food hall offering “unique, yet complimentary food and beverage establishments.” “It’s rare when you...

Cuisine brings ‘a little introduction’ to Puerto Rico

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter

December 3, 2018

Filed under Community, Features, Involvement, Life, Showcase

The Chicanx Latinx Student Center and Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center will host an afternoon of authentic Puerto Rican cuisine Thursday, cooked by fourth-year electronics major Erik Kaufman as his goodbye to WSU. “I leave Dec. 15 and I won’t be coming back to...

Washington Squirrel University: Even squirrels are feeling the pain of finals week

NICK SANDIFER, Evergreen cartoonist

December 2, 2018

Filed under Involvement, Life, Washington Squirrel University

Buddhism club hopes to bring meaning to members’ lives

RYAN LUNDBERG, Evergreen reporter

November 30, 2018

Filed under Community, Features, Involvement, Life, Showcase

To many, the word “Buddhism” can conjure up images of bald men in robes, but the WSU World Peace Buddhist Club hopes to reveal more about the philosophy than the apparel. Joseph Ostheller is a junior electrical engineering major and serves as the club’s president. He said he believes the heart...

Reflections of a gay man on World AIDS Day

KEVIN DIEMERT, Evergreen columnist

November 30, 2018

Filed under Columns, Involvement, Life, Showcase, Wellness

A year ago today I walked into Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, California, a place I loved to visit often. It just so happened to be in the days leading up to World AIDS Day. Hanging between the columns in the nave were original panels from the AIDS memorial quilt first laid on the national mall 30...

Moscow Winter Carnival to include tree lighting, parade

ZACH GOFF, Evergreen reporter

November 30, 2018

Filed under Community, Involvement, Life

­­­The Moscow Winter Carnival, previously called Light Up the Night & Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting, is sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit this Friday. Moscow’s Main Street will turn into a winter wonderland as the city welcomes in the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony...