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WSU announced last week that there would be no traditional spring break this year. The announcement experienced mixed reactions across social media, with some approving of the decision and others criticizing the administration’s lack of communication with students.

Students react to spring break cancelation

MATT HOLM, Evergreen reporter • October 22, 2020

WSU’s decision to modify the schedule for spring semester has left many students feeling displeased with university officials. “I push 18 credits a semester," said Christian Shaffer, senior double...

Senators unanimously voted to keep stadium fee because it goes to debt service.

ASWSU keeps tech, stadium fee the same

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter • October 22, 2020

ASWSU senators unanimously voted to keep the technology fee at $20 per semester and stadium fee at $25 per semester.  Senator Kathryn Carstens presented some of the projects funded by the technology...

Services and Activities Fee committee members heard presentations from on-campus groups on Sept. 13 and 15.

Services and Activities fee committee to decide allocation reductions, receive student feedback

JAYCE CARRAL and EMMA LEDBETTER • October 20, 2020

Services and Activities Fee Committee members will decide if on-campus groups will receive a reduction in their allocations for the 2020-2021 fiscal year because of overall budget cuts caused by the COVID-19...

Senators are concerned about added stress to students and Zoom fatigue if they do not have spring break next semester.

Senate issues statement urging WSU to reconsider vote canceling spring break

MATT HOLM, Evergreen reporter • October 15, 2020

ASWSU met to discuss various issues relating to COVID-19 on Wednesday evening, including a statement urging Faculty Senate to reconsider its decision to cancel spring break next semester. The proposed...

There are several different routes that can combat climate change, said Kara Whitman, instructor for WSU’s School of the Environment. 

ASWSU hosts virtual event on environmental awareness

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor • October 14, 2020

The ASWSU Environmental Sustainability Alliance and TEDxWSU Countdown held an event featuring WSU faculty to discuss how climate change is impacting people locally and worldwide.  There are areas of...

The College of Education Senate seat is the last vacant position in the ASWSU Senate.

ASWSU confirms two senators

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN • October 8, 2020

The ASWSU Senate confirmed an all-campus senator and filled the College of Arts and Sciences position during Wednesday night’s meeting. Jelani Christopher, junior political science major, was confirmed...

ASWSU Senate committees have been sending COVID-19 information out in different ways, like with the “Why I Wear a Mask” campaign.

ASWSU social media campaigns push for COVID-19 resources

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN • October 1, 2020

ASWSU’s social media campaigns advocating for the practice of following COVID-19 public safety regulations have reached over 4,700 people, ASWSU's Chief of Staff and Finance said during Wednesday night’s...

Students can have a big impact politically, which can influence things going on in their lives, said Zack Turner, executive director of the Washington Student Association.

Student leaders, state organization encourage student voter registration

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter • September 29, 2020

ASWSU, Young Democrats and the Washington Student Association are encouraging student voter registration using social media and a voter engagement hub. Voting is important because it is how politicians...

ASWSU Vice President Sean Doster said people should speak out when they witness a behavior that breaks COVID-19 safety guidelines.

ASWSU, Greek Life talk COVID-19 responses

MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter • September 25, 2020

ASWSU and Greek Life representatives spoke about their responses to COVID-19 at a student leader panel Thursday evening. The most important aspect in preventing the spread of COVID-19 is speaking up,...

ASWSU President Curtis Cohen said the executive team wants to provide resources for students so they know what to do if they contract COVID-19.

ASWSU plans to increase voter registration

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN • September 24, 2020

ASWSU members spoke about their plans for increasing voter registration and communicating information about COVID-19 to students during the Senate’s Wednesday night meeting. The legislative affairs...

Rhys Chapman, chair of ASWSU’s Issues and Forums Committee, said the goal for the “You and COVID-19” event is to further educate and increase awareness among students about the risks of COVID-19.

ASWSU event to include student leader panel, Q&A

MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter • September 23, 2020

ASWSU is hosting a panel and Q&A with student leaders from 5-6 p.m. Sept. 24 on Youtube and Zoom.  The goal for the “You and COVID-19” event is to further educate and increase awareness among...

The university expects a revenue loss of $54.4 million, assuming WSU plays football, during the 2021 fiscal year. WSU will fully repay the debt over a maximum period of 10 years.

WSU Board of Regents approves financial plan

MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter • September 18, 2020

The WSU Board of Regents approved a financial plan for the university during its virtual meeting on Friday. WSU will not take out more than $30 million in loans. The money will go toward the $54.4...

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