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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

GPSA senator, Halle Weimer, addresses members during the open floor discussion during the meeting on Monday evening in the CUB.

Sutherland speaks about plans to advocate in Olympia

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter September 10, 2019

Matthew Sutherland told attendees he wants to speak with state lawmakers about graduate students and the policies that affect them during Monday night’s GPSA meeting. Sutherland, who will travel to...

Sally Makamson, student insurance and privacy specialist at Cougar Health Services discussed new health care plan available to graduate students on assistantship.

GPSA discusses new health care for graduate students

CAITLIN KOONCE, Evergreen reporter August 27, 2019

GPSA featured a speaker who discussed a new health insurance plan provided by Cougar Health Services that would make costs cheaper for graduate students during their first meeting of the semester. GPSA...

GPSA Vice President David Silva certain executive board member seats had not been filled yet Monday at the Butchs Den in the CUB.

GPSA approves new board members, budget

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter April 23, 2019

GPSA held its last meeting of the school year and voted to approve new directors, the budget and a bylaw amendment. The organization had its general election recently. However, certain executive board...

Senator Michael Craven, left, and Director of Internal Affairs Susan Williams addresses questions and concerns with proposed changes to the GPSA bylaws at Monday night’s meeting.

GPSA discusses department representation issues

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter April 9, 2019

The GPSA Internal Affairs Committee proposed bylaw changes in the Senate’s meeting Monday night. The committee proposed changing the word "department" to "academic unit" in the bylaws. This will redefine...

Lynne Cooper, instructor in the Carson College of Business, speaks about her research regarding sorority recruitment. Her research began when her daughter was looking to enter the Greek community.

Researchers present work at annual showcase

HANNAH WELZBACKER, Evergreen reporter March 29, 2019

Faculty, staff and graduate and professional students from all specialties presented their research Thursday morning at the 2019 Academic Showcase and GPSA Research Exposition. The Academic Showcase...

Elizabeth Peisner, interim assistant dean of students, discusses the recent changes to WSU com-munity standards Monday night at the GPSA meeting in the CUB.

GPSA discusses community standards update

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter March 26, 2019

GPSA senators discussed the WSU community standards process and secondary elections. They also elected a new vice president of legislative affairs. Elizabeth Peisner, interim assistant dean of students,...

Here is the complete list of graduate and professional students running for seats in the GPSA senate for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Complete guide for the 2019 GPSA Senate election

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor March 5, 2019

The listed graduate students at WSU will fight for a seat on the GPSA Senate. Graduate and professional students can now vote online through 5 p.m. Friday. Susan Williams, GPSA director of Internal...

Ralph Chikhany and Veneice Guillory-Lacy, Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates respectively, tell attendees why they would be the best choice for next semesters positions at Monday’s GPSA meeting in Butch’s Den.

GPSA presidential ticket presents plans

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter March 5, 2019

The only presidential and vice presidential GPSA ticket presented their plans for the future in a meeting Monday night. GPSA senator and presidential election polls opened Monday at 7 p.m. They will...

GIESORC Director Matthew Jeffries says his group is working to expand lactation spaces, menstrual product accessibility and gender inclusivity on campus.

GPSA passes transit fee increase after ASWSU

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter February 26, 2019

GPSA approved a 5 percent increase in student transit fees to promote alternative transportation options for students. GIESORC also presented on promoting inclusivity at WSU. Transit fee increase Other...

“Even if they don’t go into politics, they have a little bit more familiarity with having these kinds of discussions around public policy and issues that affect them,” said Joshua Munroe, GPSA vice president of legislative affairs.

GPSA lobbies for health care, financial support

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief February 4, 2019

GPSA senators brought awareness to resource limitations and lobbied for more financial support regarding graduate and professional students at the annual Coug Day at the Capitol in Olympia, Washington. Andrew...

GPSA Vice President David Silva checks in with GPSA members Monday evening in Butch’s Den about issues within departments. He announced certain GPSA members will meet with graduate school dean Lisa Gloss on Wednesday.

Pullman 2040 wants to make community changes

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter January 29, 2019

Francis Benjamin, the co-chair of the Pullman 2040 committee, talked about its efforts to change and improve the Pullman community at the GPSA meeting Monday night. He said the committee had looked...

Ellen Taylor, associate vice president of student engagement, says WSU should open a better discussion about mental health Tuesday in the Lighty Student Services building.

Campus leaders lobby for more mental health services

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter January 23, 2019

As the Washington State Legislature continues its session this month, GPSA has been lobbying for certain issues affecting students such as mental health. GPSA is lobbying to raise awareness about student’s...

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