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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Mobile healthcare unit testing for COVID-19 until Friday

Mobile healthcare unit testing for COVID-19 until Friday

BRADLEY GAMBLE and HUNTER ORCUTT September 3, 2020

WSU officials made the announcement in July to hold classes on a virtual format in an attempt to prevent a surge of COVID-19 cases. Despite those efforts, cases soared as students returned, putting Pullman...

Holly Ashkannejhad, director of WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights, said Title IX and House Bill 2327 protect students.

University official trains staff, students on Title IX changes

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor September 1, 2020

WSU hosted live trainings for staff and students on updates made to Title IX guidance for WSU Compliance and Civil Rights — previously known as the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Investigation...

Former WSU Provost Mitzi Montoya was terminated in Sept. 2019, two months after she began her employment.

Former provost’s termination was not gender-based, investigation finds

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor August 31, 2020

An independent reviewer found former WSU Provost Mitzi Montoya’s termination in Sept. 2019 was not influenced by gender bias or undue influence from third parties. Montoya served as provost for two...

Arliegh Cayanan, new student regent on WSU’s Board of Regents, plans to focus heavily on community aspect present both in Hawaii and throughout WSU.

Upbringing influences student regent’s leadership

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief August 27, 2020

Arliegh Cayanan's upbringing in Hawaii fueled his style of leadership to be centered on community, a trait he hopes to promote in his new role as WSU student regent. “[Hawaii] is very family-centered...

Rebecca Van de Vord, WSU Global Campus vice chancellor of academic affairs, said she is a WSU alumna and has been with the university for 20 years.

WSU Global Campus appoints two alumnae as first vice chancellors

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN August 25, 2020

Two WSU alumnae will serve as the first vice chancellors for WSU Global Campus.  Rebecca Van de Vord, WSU Global Campus vice chancellor of academic affairs, said she will also continue her current...

Elizabeth Chilton, provost and executive vice president, said lab fees are waived for undergraduate science and art classes.

WSU waives fall course fees for undergraduate, graduate students

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor August 24, 2020

WSU Student Financial Services will waive student course fees for undergraduate and graduate students for fall because of the financial impact caused by COVID-19.  Waiving course fees will help lessen...

Jill Creighton, dean of students and associate vice president of student affairs, said all individuals on WSU-owned property are expected to complete the COVID-19 attestation form.

WSU launches new attestation system

HUNTER ORCUTT, Evergreen reporter August 24, 2020

WSU launched a new website to help route students, faculty and guests to a new form needed to gain entrance to all university buildings and facilities.  All individuals visiting or staying on WSU-owned...

Dave Cillay, WSU Vice President for Academic Outreach and Innovation, said WSU’s learning system helps encourage distance learning and will make classes easier to adapt to.

WSU extends late tuition fee deadline for students

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter August 19, 2020

WSU officials announced students will not have to pay the first late tuition fee on Sept. 7, giving students who are late on tuition an extra month to pay. This announcement came during WSU’s ninth online...

Women*s Center Director Amy Sharp said the center supports underrepresented voices and encourages students in their learning.

Guide: Local resources change due to COVID-19

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief August 17, 2020

The availability of resources for students on and off-campus changed slightly due to COVID-19. These resources include academic counseling, food assistance and housing support. Office of the Dean of...

WSU Freshman Sam Martinez passed away in November 2019 at the ATO fraternity house from acute alcohol intoxication.

Parents of Sam Martinez sue WSU, Alpha Tau Omega, fraternity members

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor August 17, 2020

Alpha Tau Omega fraternity's six-year suspension is only a slap on the wrist compared to the loss Jolayne Houtz and her family will deal with for the rest of their lives, she said. “He was full of...

Southside Dining Hall will remain open for fall, but it will be closed from 2-4:30 p.m. for cleaning. In-person seating is limited at 50 percent capacity, following state health and safety regulations.

Dining Services launch reopening plan

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter August 17, 2020

WSU Dining Services put a reopening plan in place to minimize exposure to COVID-19 in dining halls. The plan includes new safety regulations and changes to operating hours.  Sarah Larson, director...

Joni Ford, assistant director of new student programs, said WoW’s transition online occurred recently.

University staff prepare for Week of Welcome

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief August 17, 2020

Week of Welcome transitioned to a virtual format this year but will feature new events such as an online Fight Song Sing-A-Long and a virtual resource fair. WoW will continue until Aug. 23. Kimberly...

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