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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

The Pullman community has done a great job of supporting local businesses, said Marie Dymkoski, executive director of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce.

Pullman businesses at risk of closing

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor November 2, 2020

Pullman businesses could close in the upcoming months if sales do not improve. People are staying home because of increasing COVID-19 cases, and there was no influx of visitors during September, said...

“Kicking & Screaming,” starring Will Ferrell, will be shown Nov. 6 outside of the Evangelical Free Church of the Palouse. Tickets cost $20 per car.

Sport management students to host drive-in movie for Pullman community

MATT HOLM, Evergreen reporter October 30, 2020

A group of sport management students are hosting a drive-in movie as part of their capstone class. All proceeds will be donated to the Community Action Center’s food bank. “Having volunteered at...

Using the viewpoints of medicine and academia can help people begin to understand the full spectrum of racism, said Thabiti Lewis, English professor and interim associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at WSU Vancouver. 

Professor to speak about dismantling racism

MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter October 28, 2020

A WSU Vancouver professor will discuss how racism affects the field of medicine at an event 11 a.m. Oct. 29. The event “Dismantling Racism: The Game of Change” is part of an ongoing series hosted...

Jeff Perry will be hosting The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, which was on Forbes list of “15 Inspiring Podcasts For Professionals of Every Stripe.”

Resident to host podcast for engineers, provide career coaching

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 26, 2020

Providing leadership and career coaching to engineers is a passion for one local resident. He plans to continue pursuing this endeavor through his new role as host of a top engineering podcast. Jeff...

Jacqueline Wilson plays the bassoon. She started playing bassoon in high school. Now she analyzes contemporary Native American composers work in the context of assimilation policies.

WSU professor honors cultural heritage through music, research

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 23, 2020

For a new WSU faculty member, coming home to Washington state means being close to family and culture. Jacqueline Wilson (Yakama), assistant professor of bassoon and theory, said pursuing her music...

Women with disabilities experience high rates of personal violence, said Stephanie Woodward, a crime victim attorney.

Violence against women with disabilities is not romantic, speaker says

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor October 20, 2020

The Coalition for Women Students hosted an event featuring Stephanie Woodward to discuss the increased adversity people with disabilities face daily during the pandemic.  Woodward is a crime victim...

The event “Digital Dissensus: Discovering Truth in an Era of Misinformation” is part of  the series “The Community Classroom: Race, Equity and Engaged Citizenship.

WSU Tri-Cities to host virtual event about misinformation in media

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter October 20, 2020

WSU Tri-Cities will host an event about misinformation as part of its series “The Community Classroom: Race, Equity and Engaged Citizenship,” which aims to teach people about social issues. Mike...

Sue Kreikemeier, BOOST Collaborative program director, works with children with developmental delays. She helps children with medical conditions like Down syndrome, hearing loss and cerebral palsy.

Local child development worker to retire after 27 years

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor October 16, 2020

After more than 27 years at BOOST Collaborative Children and Family Support Services, Sue Kreikemeier will be retiring at the end of November. “I wanted to retire when things were going well and leave...

“Black disabled people have always been around,” said Leroy Moore, activist and founder of Krip-Hop Nation.

Activist talks about impact Black people with disabilities have on music, art during virtual event

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief October 15, 2020

Black people with disabilities have been discriminated against long before the days of slavery. Slaves were sold individually, unless they had a physical restriction, like a severed arm, said Leroy...

Undocumented individuals share stories to encourage allies to vote

Undocumented individuals share stories to encourage allies to vote

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor October 12, 2020

One of Linda Vargas’ first memories was crossing the U.S. border and missing her dog, who she had to leave behind, she said during an event that encouraged people to vote.  The WSU Undocumented Initiatives’...

Leroy Franklin Moore Jr. will discuss Black disabled resistance through art during an event called “Black Disability in Resistance and Creating: Story Telling & Moore with Leroy Moore.”

Black disabled artist to host next event in WSU Access Center’s speaker series

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter October 12, 2020

Black people with disabilities have used art, music and dance to survive, says a Black disabled activist. In collaboration with the Disabled Students and Allies Club, the WSU Access Center will feature...

A WSU interior design student won first place in a design competition for her COVID-safe lobby space.

Interior design student wins competition for COVID-friendly space

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor October 12, 2020

WSU interior design student Leigh Ann Bryan won first place in a design competition for her COVID-safe lobby space. Bryan’s design, which she completed for her senior capstone studio, is for the Pier...

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