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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

Nick Engdahl, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, talks about the impact of microplastics on the environment.

Researcher studies environmental impacts of clothing fibers

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter December 7, 2018

A WSU professor is researching microplastic fibers’ movements and impact on the environment. The main source of microplastic fibers are clothes made of synthetic fibers, such as polyester or nylon,...

Even if it does fail, Im not going away empty-handed, soon-to-be graduate David Kurz says as he reflects on his time as an undergraduate in the Carson College of Business on Thursday afternoon.

Fall graduate develops app for EpiPen users

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief December 7, 2018

An upcoming graduate with an entrepreneurial mindset seeks to enforce future use of an app for those with allergic reactions. Entrepreneurship major David Kurz said he was always attracted to the idea...

Get involved and branch out, soon-to-be graduate Kaleigh Kessel says, while expressing her aspirations for helping others and how her inspiration stems from social work in the CUB Thursday afternoon.

Double-major looks toward grad school, social work

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor December 7, 2018

Kaleigh Kessel is graduating this semester with hopes of one day becoming a social worker or teacher. “I want to have an impact on people’s lives,” Kessel said. “I was drawn to social work first....

Andrew Storfer, an evolutionary geneticist and professor of biology, explains how Tasmanian devils can transmit cancer through bites and his involvement in studying them Thursday in Eastlick Hall.

Professor exploring tumors in Tasmanian devils

HANNAH WELZBACKER, Evergreen reporter December 7, 2018

A WSU researcher is leading a team studying the genes and other genetic variations behind the shrinking of contagious cancerous tumors in Tasmanian devils. Andrew Storfer, an evolutionary geneticist...

Rueben Mayes, Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation chief development officer, said  the Foundation has raised $330,000 for the COVID-19 fund.

New board members chosen at hospital

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief December 7, 2018

Five community members joined the Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation to serve as board directors and continue to execute the hospital’s philanthropy. Rueben Mayes, chief development officer at the...

Waller Hall started experiencing issues with flooding Wednesday morning due to a leaking urinal valve. The leak had not stopped as of 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Flood in part of Waller Hall impacts students’ rooms

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter December 5, 2018

A flood that started Wednesday morning in Waller Hall was caused by a urinal that would not turn off in one of the bathrooms, said Phil Weiler, WSU vice president of marketing and communications. “It...

Dan Bernardo, WSU provost and executive vice president, has held several administrative positions over his 14-year career at WSU. Bernardo will continue to work for the university as a special adviser to university President Kirk Schulz.

Provost Dan Bernardo to step down, move into new role

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter December 3, 2018

Dan Bernardo, WSU provost and executive vice president, will step down from his position after 14 years as a WSU administrator once a replacement is hired. Phil Weiler, vice president for marketing...

Henry Stinson, an art teacher at Colfax High School, creates a live portrait painting during the Pullman ArtWalk on May 19 at Neill Public Library. Joanna Bailey, Neill Public Library director, says the event grew throughout the years.

Contest to rebrand art festival is open to all

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor December 3, 2018

The Pullman Arts Commission is holding a contest open to all artists to rebrand the annual Pullman ArtWalk with a new logo. The event will now be called ArtFest: Celebrating the Arts! and will feature...

“We have got to get more efficient at storing data without error,” Associate Professor Ben Belzer says as he discusses the $500,000 grant Friday.

Professors studying how to fit more data into less space

HANNAH WELZBACKER, Evergreen reporter December 3, 2018

Two WSU associate professors have received a $500,000 National Science Foundation grant to develop computer technology to read tightly-packed information on hard drives while limiting error rates. Krishnamoorthy...

Councilmember Eileen Macoll asks questions regarding residential areas during the City Council meeting Nov. 13. She said she and the council have an obligation to Pullman residents.

Potential zone change to relocate Pullman City Hall

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter December 3, 2018

Pullman City Council voted 6-1 in favor of a potential zone change for City Hall and the council’s renovation plan, disregarding a recommendation from the planning commission during a meeting Tuesday. The...

The “Yes, It’s Possible” campaign promotes the affordability of college to students in the state. The project has been mostly on digital platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

Universities collaborate on education campaign

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2018

WSU and UW collaborated on the “Yes, It’s Possible” campaign aimed at promoting how affordable college can be for Washingtonians. “Yes, there’s a rivalry on the field,” said Phil Weiler,...

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson details the multiple lawsuits he has been part of against the Trump administration Thursday during a Thomas S. Foley talk in Bryan Hall.

Ferguson warns of ‘ghost guns’

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief November 30, 2018

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson discussed his team’s efforts in opposing the concept of 3D-printed guns at a Thomas S. Foley Institute talk Thursday. Ferguson said his office has filed 32...

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