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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

Another safety concern to take into account for spring break is sickness. According to Student Affairs, everyone should continue to self-monitor for COVID-19.

WSU encourages students to make smart decisions during break

HUIHUI DAI March 11, 2022

With Spring Break coming soon, WSU’s Division of Student Affairs is providing safety tips and support to students so they can stay safe. Cougar Health Services, WSU's Women*s Center, Cougar Food Pantry...

Masked students study in the Compton Union Building on Feb. 22.

WSU, UI offer differing approaches to removing mask mandates

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief March 10, 2022

Even though WSU has to wait a few more days to go maskless, our neighbors at University of Idaho have had the option to remain maskless since March 1. As of March 12, masks will not be required indoors...

Heather Taylor, freshman fine arts major, said it might be too early to lift mask mandates at WSU.

Students react: Washington on track to lift indoor mask mandates

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor March 2, 2022

With the end of the indoor mask mandate on the horizon for WSU and other state facilities, WSU students have mixed reactions to the change. Alex Stuart, junior accounting and management information...

Governors office, WSU to lift indoor mask mandate March 12

Governor’s office, WSU to lift indoor mask mandate March 12

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor March 1, 2022

Indoor mask requirements will be lifted in the state of Washington — and on all WSU campuses — on March 12. Masks will no longer be required in most WSU facilities, including classrooms, residence...

Judge John Hart is currently the dean for the Washington Judicial College. He announced last week he will seek reelection for his Whitman County District Court seat.

Whitman County District Court judge to seek reelection

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor March 1, 2022

Judge John Hart announced last week he will seek reelection for a second term in Whitman County District Court. Hart is serving his third year of a four-year term, most of which has been during the pandemic....

WSU looks to future after lifting outdoor mask mandate

WSU looks to future after lifting outdoor mask mandate

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor February 22, 2022

After lifting the outdoor mask mandate last week, WSU officials are now looking to ease restrictions on campus in the future, including possibly suspending mask-wearing entirely. Phil Weiler, vice president...

While grants have been distributed for nonprofits, the application for small businesses is still open.

Whitman County awards grants to nonprofits, small businesses

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor February 21, 2022

County officials are awarding grant money to local nonprofits and small businesses, with 59 businesses in Whitman County stating they are facing financial hardships in a recent survey conducted by county...

City Council reviews public librarys annual report, hears aquifer update

City Council reviews public library’s annual report, hears aquifer update

MOLLY WILK, Evergreen reporter February 16, 2022

Joanna Bailey, Neill Public Library director, presented the 2020 annual report at the City Council meeting Tuesday night.  The presentation was delayed two years as a result of the pandemic and its...

Masks are handed out to people who do not have one, but he is sure some people go to events without even putting it on, said Ben Clarke, WSU Athletics Event and Facility Operations associate director.

Spotty compliance with mask mandates at athletic events

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief February 16, 2022

Although COVID-19 guidelines for sporting events have been set for a while, WSU faculty members say some individuals continue to ignore them. Shawn Ringo, Environmental Health and Safety director, said...

When professors test positive for COVID-19 and have to be absent, department heads may choose to move the class to Zoom temporarily or have a temporary instructor.

COVID-19-positive professors manage absences with alternative teaching formats

ELENA ADAIR February 15, 2022

COVID-19-positive instructors have adapted their teaching formats using online resources and guest teachers to fill in the gaps caused by their absence. Any professor that requests time off or is in...

WSU removes outdoor mask mandate in accordance with state guidelines

WSU removes outdoor mask mandate in accordance with state guidelines

LIAM CONNORS, Deputy news editor February 14, 2022

WSU will remove the mask mandate for large outdoor events effective Friday. The change is happening in accordance with updated Washington state guidelines, according to a WSU press release.  Individuals...

Whitman County confirms 114 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 114 new COVID-19 cases

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief February 10, 2022

Whitman County reported 114 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the running total to 8,977 as of Tuesday.  From Jan. 24 to this Sunday, 1,163 cases were reported in the county, according to the Whitman County...

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