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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 WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland hosts the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center. This study can help wine producers make better decisions about when to harvest grapes for winemaking.

Researchers study effects of alcohol concentration in wine

CAMERON SHEPPARD, Evergreen reporter April 12, 2019

Research done by scientists at WSU suggests that a wine's alcohol concentration may play a larger role than other properties of the wine in determining its taste, aroma and mouthfeel. Jim Harbertson,...

Pamela Thoma, senator for the College of Arts and Sciences, raises concerns about a proposed change to the faculty manual that could affect faculty promotions and tenure tracks Thursday in the Food Science and Human Nutrition building.

Senators to vote on recommendations on titles

ELAYNE RODRIGUEZ, Evergreen reporter April 12, 2019

Faculty senators will vote this coming fall on whether or not they approve of the recommended changes for WSU tracks and appointment titles. Judi McDonald, faculty senate past chair, said the senate...

Chief of Police Gary Jenkins explains the Regional   Drug Task Force on Monday in the Pullman City Hall.

Pullman Police faces issues with staffing shortages

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter April 11, 2019

The Pullman Police Department faces an under-staffed department as some officers have left because of personal reasons, like retirement. “We’re authorized 33 positions, and we’re currently down...

NAWA Vice President MyKel Johnson says the Stolen Not Forgotten event will allow groups to have a voice while bringing attention to murdered and missing indigenous women.

Event will honor missing, murdered indigenous women

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor April 11, 2019

The Native American Women’s Association (NAWA) at WSU will host an annual event to raise awareness on the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW) at 5:30 p.m today. The event, titled...

Mariela Frias, co-director of Diversity and Inclusion gives a public testimony in favor of ASWSU resolution 48-21 Wednesday night at the CUB.

ASWSU discusses graduation regalia costs, opens conversation about cultural appropriation

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor April 11, 2019

The ASWSU Senate passed its last pieces of legislation for this spring semester, which included resolutions that address the cost of graduation regalia and support for increased cultural awareness in the...

OurClimate, students and other organizations will hold the second annual youth rally and lobby event today in Olympia to get students involved and more educated about climate change.

WSU students will advocate for climate change policies in Olympia

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter April 11, 2019

Students and environmental activist organizations will come together to lobby and rally for climate change legislation today. Jessica Hart is a WSU junior sports science major and a fellow in the Washington...

University of California Davis’ Chancellor Gary May discusses supporting minority students in STEM fields Wednesday in the CUB auditorium. May says he experienced racism during his time in college and hopes society gets to a point where race is not a factor.

Guest speaker calls for more diversity at WSU

NAPHTALI CALLES, Evergreen reporter April 11, 2019

Gary May, chancellor for the University of California Davis, spoke at WSU about his personal adversities in combating racial bias in higher education. “Putting on these leadership lectures is a way...

The inside of Kool Nail Design & Spa shows the damage of Tuesdays flood. Chairs and supplies are strewn around the ground inside.

Pullman declares state of emergency

ELAYNE RODRIGUEZ, Evergreen reporter April 10, 2019

The City of Pullman declared a state of emergency today after major flooding caused damages to local businesses and cars on the road. Pullman Firefighter Mark Johnson said he helped other firefighters...

Jonathan OBrien, who owns Cave Cutz in town, snaps a photo of his view from his car as he floats down the flooded Grand Avenue.

‘It’s definitely not my fault I got hit by a river’

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor April 10, 2019

Some people used air mattresses to float the raging river down Grand Avenue Tuesday night. But Jonathan O’Brien one-upped them when he rafted down the street in a Kia Optima. “I legitimately f-cking...

Patrol Sgt. Aaron Breshears says there is an ordinance in Pullman that allows officers to stop a student if they are carrying a “chug jug” on Tuesday evening in the CUB Junior Ballroom. Breshears says officers are not unaware of underage drinking or weed consumption, but still want to ensure safety.

Officers listen to student concerns

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter April 10, 2019

ASWSU presented a town hall in collaboration with WSU Police and the Pullman Police Department about strengthening relations between students and law enforcement. Attendees asked the panel how they...

Britnee Christen, tourism director for the Pullman Chamber of Commerce, lays out ideas to help make Pullman a destination for travelers and cyclists in addition to photographers.

City moves forward with hospital bond, renovations

GEORGE ERALIL, Evergreen reporter April 10, 2019

Councilmembers unanimously approved the resolution for the Pullman Regional Hospital ballot proposition on April 23 during the meeting Tuesday night. City Administrator Adam Lincoln said the resolution...

Victoria Paup, a doctorate student in the School of Food Science, explains her research regarding wine as she demonstrates the proper usage of the electronic tongue, which is used to identify different tastes in wine.

Wine research could control taste, alcohol levels

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter April 10, 2019

WSU researchers may change the future of the wine industry with their research into wine flavor and aroma. Victoria Paup, a doctorate student in the School of Food Science, has been doing two-faceted...

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