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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

We are really looking forward to coming out strong and creating positive change on campus,” said Brian Patrick, newly-elected ASWSU President. 

ASWSU election: Students choose Patrick, Pan

STEFFI LUDAHL, Evergreen reporter April 2, 2021

Brian Patrick and Alexander Pan will serve as the upcoming ASWSU President and Vice President for the 2021-2022 school year. The current ASWSU President and Vice President shared the news with Patrick...

Brianna Kostecka, ASWSU deputy director of Academic Affairs, is working on creating an official resource page for students.

ASWSU addresses election ballot discrepancy

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief April 1, 2021

ASWSU Senators discussed during a meeting Wednesday that some students may have potentially read the wrong information for a referendum while voting in the ASWSU elections. While filling out her ASWSU...

All four candidates said they will receive the COVID-19 vaccine when eligible. Election voting opens midnight Tuesday and ends at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

ASWSU candidates debate mental health, COVID-19  

ABBY DAVIS and STEFFI LUDAHL March 26, 2021

ASWSU presidential and vice-presidential candidates answered questions regarding mental health, student fees, COVID-19 and university funding during the general debate Thursday.  Brian Patrick and...

“At the end of the day, were the Associated Students of Washington State University, and we are that lifeline between the students and administration. We need to get back to being that person who represents all students,” said Jelani Christopher, vice president candidate.

ASWSU candidates: multicultural debate

ABBY DAVIS and STEFFI LUDAHL March 19, 2021

ASWSU presidential candidates faced off during Thursday’s debate focusing on multicultural groups and how to best lead underrepresented students on campus.   Brian Patrick and Alexander...

The senators appoint three judicial board members and two freshman delegates

ASWSU 2021 Elections: Meet Your Candidates

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief March 18, 2021

After watching his first WSU football game at 8 years old and hearing alumni across the world say “Go Cougs,” Brian Patrick knew the Cougar community was special.  Patrick, second-year...

“Faculty and staff do not currently have to pay for [transportation fees], and that burden is just kind of placed on the students,” said ASWSU Senator Lauren Slater.

ASWSU Senators table increased student transportation fee proposal

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief March 11, 2021

ASWSU Senators decided to table a proposal from WSU Transportation Services regarding a five percent increase in student transportation fees for fiscal year 2022 during a meeting Wednesday.  Currently,...

“If our instructors are unable to recognize [mental health], then were going to have students who continue to suffer in silence, said ASWSU Senator Oluwanifemi “Nife” Shola-Dare.

ASWSU Senators endorse no schoolwork on break days

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief March 4, 2021

ASWSU Senators unanimously passed and endorsed a resolution for no assignments to be due on break days established in lieu of the traditional week-long spring break during a meeting Wednesday.  The...

Wearing masks and social distancing helps mitigate the spread of the virus and will allow the university to open up at a faster rate, said Phil Weiler, WSU vice president for marketing and communications. 

WSU prepares for in-person fall experience

KIARA DOYAL March 1, 2021

With Washington state recently moving into Phase 2, the university is planning and preparing for an in-person experience for this fall.  Phase 2 will allow the university to have more in-person...

“Its so important that as [senators] interact with students, we’re not saying something is going to make them feel alienated or hated,” ASWSU Senator Lauren Slater said. 

ASWSU Senator drafts bill for mandatory diversity, equity, inclusion training

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief March 1, 2021

After experiencing microaggressions and inclusive language errors because of her bipolar disorder, ASWSU Senator Lauren Slater involved herself with diversity, equity and inclusion training. “‘Oh...

ASWSU Senator Tania Hernandez said she supported the $5 student fee referendum but was concerned about increasing student fees during a pandemic. 

ASWSU advances student fee initiative to address food insecurity

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief February 25, 2021

ASWSU unanimously approved to place a $5 student fee initiative on the ASWSU ballot, which would support the WSU food bank in creating a sustainable solution for student food insecurity, during a meeting...

Jaime Tom, ASWSU Election Board member, said increasing voter turnout will be a challenge this year because of the pandemic.

ASWSU election bylaw changes in response to pandemic

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief February 18, 2021

ASWSU senators confirmed to suspend a bylaw in response to COVID-19, so candidates running for ASWSU office will no longer be required to collect 50 signatures. Getting signatures is more difficult...

ASWSU Senator Nife Shola-Dare is working on a food insecurity project to help WSU students.

Fee to help WSU students overcome food insecurity

ANNA MICHALSON, Evergreen reporter February 16, 2021

ASWSU Senator Nife Shola-Dare is creating a food insecurity fee to ensure WSU students will not be worried about where their next meal will come from.  Shola-Dare said she wanted to create a specific...

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