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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

Many celebrate the supermoon, which is thought by some to have prophetic powers.

What to know about super blue blood moon

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter January 30, 2018

Happy super blue blood moon! It’s a mouthful, but a pretty rare one, so enjoy it while you can. According to NASA’s website, the super blood blue moon is a once-in-150-years event we are lucky enough...

Sarah Fincham, clinical assistant professor at WSU Spokane’s nursing program, said HPV can spread even while using a condom.

Misconceptions about HPV impact decisions

AUDREY HUDDLESTON, Evergreen reporter January 24, 2018

In an episode of the HBO show “Girls,” Hannah, the main character, visits the doctor and finds out she has human papillomavirus. She becomes hysterical and tells everyone that she has pre-cancer. While...

Moscow Food Co-op class teaches healthy eating on budget

Samuel Ruth, Evergreen reporter January 17, 2018

As a college student or young adult trying to make a living, eating healthy with spending limits may seem hard. Moscow Food Co-op’s class series “Healthy Eating on a Budget” aims to teach people...

Phil Boissiere, WSU alumn and relationship specialist, explains the basics of his new therapy model called The 3 x 3 Method.

WSU alumnus develops therapy model

Marco McCray, Evergreen reporter January 17, 2018

A psychotherapist based out of San Francisco recently developed a method to reduce stress and anxiety in 30 seconds. Phil Boissiere is a father, husband, couple’s therapist, adult ADHD counselor and...

Health and Wellness offers stress workshops

Sydney Brown, Evergreen reporter January 17, 2018

Health and Wellness will host several workshops and programs this semester in order to promote maintaining a healthy mind and body, according to the Health and Wellness website.   Life Skills These...

Some students experience depression during the winter months and holiday seasons. For students with Seasonal Affective disorder, the darkness in the winter months causes them to produce more melatonin.

Seasonal affective disorder causes wintertime depression

Mariah Inman, Evergreen reporter January 10, 2018

The weather is getting colder and the sky darker. For some people with seasonal affective disorder, this time of year may affect their mental and physical health. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is...

An employee of Main Street Squeeze Juice and Smoothie makes juice. There are many other ways to get [vitamins and minerals] from food without juicing them, said Alice Ma, WSU Dietician.

Juice cleansing may rid food of nutrition

Sydney Brown, Evergreen reporter January 10, 2018

The new year marks the beginning of many health trends, as people attempt to fulfill the common resolution of losing weight. Juice cleansing remains a popular method of achieving this, but it may not be...

There are many ways to use pomegranates in daily cooking.

Pomegranates offer many health benefits

Sydney Brown, Evergreen reporter January 10, 2018

Health Pomegranates are known for their abundance of vitamins, some of which prevent cell damage and can reduce inflammation. According to Medical News Today, pomegranates contain more than 40 percent...

Local counselors see an increase of patients during this stressful time in the semester and as the weather changes.

Local therapists often have long waiting periods

KAYLA SIMONSON, Evergreen reporter November 29, 2017

Local facilities support mental health needs of the WSU community, especially during this stressful time of year. Michelle Miller, the counselor of Mainspring Counseling in Pullman, said she sees an...

Rogers Hall Resident Adviser Madalyn Graf distributes mail to residences. RAs train to prepare for crises but can only report them.

Learning to assess mental health

KAYLA SIMONSON, Evergreen reporter November 29, 2017

Resident advisers and residential education directors at WSU undergo training to learn how to appropriately assess mental health situations they may encounter on the job. Brandon Brackett, WSU assistant...

Pre-Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Club Vice President Julia McMaster describes the activities and speakers the club hosts.

Club supports students’ transition into career

NINA WILLIS, Evergreen reporter November 15, 2017

The different speakers who come to most Pre-Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Club meetings offer volunteer and work experience to members while they go through their pre-nutrition studies. The main...

Student personal trainer Katie Iverson demonstrates proper form while leading a full-body workout Tuesday in the Chinook Student Center.

Personal trainer taught mom first

LATISHA JENSEN, Evergreen life editor November 15, 2017

Kathy Iverson’s pain was excruciating and almost constant. She was overweight, she got around with a walker and her doctor just gave her medication. She had lost hope of ever living a comfortable, enjoyable...

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