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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

Anita Cameron, activist and director of minority outreach for Not Dead Yet, will speak during the second event of WSU Access Centers series.

Second speaker in event series to discuss racial, disability justice

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter September 22, 2020

In collaboration with the Disabled Students and Allies Club, the WSU Access Center will host its second event in a series that highlights the viewpoints of people with disabilities.  The event “We...

André-Denis Wright, dean of WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, said the $3 million endowment will result in reliable revenue for the college.

Researcher made chair of plant pathology department

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter September 21, 2020

A WSU plant pathology researcher will be the first to serve in the newly established Rosalie & Harold Rea Brown Distinguished Endowed Chair in Plant Pathology after his uncle gifted the WSU Foundation...

The Cougar Pride Student-Athlete Alliance was created by a queer student-athlete. The group hopes to create educational programs to give to athletes and coaches to help break down stigmas towards the LGBT+ community.

WSU student-athlete creates group for LGBT+ community in athletics

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter September 15, 2020

A queer, WSU student-athlete founded an affinity group where she and other LGBT+ student-athletes come together and advocate for members in their community. The Cougar Pride Student-Athlete Alliance...

Cougar Career Community, which is an online networking and career development session, provides students the opportunity to virtually engage and network with industry professionals.

Academic Success and Career Center launches career, networking series

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief September 14, 2020

For one WSU student, networking with multiple individuals is how she landed her summer internship. “That is the No. 1 way to get a job or even to learn about an industry,” said Ella Spillane, senior...

The office is working with the Multicultural Student Services mentoring program to reach out to students, said Joelle Berg, Native American Programs retention specialist.

Multicultural Student Services still operating, hosting events virtually

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter September 10, 2020

Programs and centers under The Office of Multicultural Student Services are still virtually accessible to WSU students of color. The office is trying to come up with programming that follows the public...

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...

The number of positive COVID-19 cases has risen by over 400 since the first day of school, which is less than two weeks ago.

Representatives of Washington National Guard arrive in Pullman

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN September 3, 2020

The Washington National Guard is being deployed to Pullman to assist with testing WSU students as the number of COVID-19 cases in Whitman County continues to grow. Twenty-five members of the National...

Clara Ehinger and Sophia Daigle were sworn in as freshmen delegates and Tania Hernandez as senator. Senator Jocelyn Granados announced she was stepping down as senator.

ASWSU Senators meet with WSU Transportation Services officials

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN September 3, 2020

Officials from WSU Transportation Services introduced themselves to ASWSU and explained ways students can get involved with the department during Wednesday night’s meeting. John Shaheen, WSU Transportation...

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...

GPSA senators met virtually for the first time on Monday.

GPSA senators vote in new member, discuss training resources

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor September 1, 2020

GPSA senators met for the first time this fall on Monday night to discuss mandatory fees, mentor training and travel grants.  There are two upcoming Professional Development Initiative events, which...

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...

Splice grafting involves growers finding the most compatible rootstock and attaching its roots to a growing watermelon vine.

Splice grafting could save Washington watermelons, WSU study finds

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter August 31, 2020

A new study could help watermelon farmers in Washington fight a deadly fungal disease.  WSU researchers at the Department of Horticulture found that splice grafting, a centuries-old technique that...

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