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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

Shane Brooks, owner of Clandestine Vapes in Pullman, says he feels a lot healthier after switching from smoking to vaping. However, Professor Joshua Jacobs says smoking alternatives are not necessarily safer.

Young people, former smokers move towards e-cigarette use

JIWON LEE, Evergreen contributor November 9, 2018

WSU implemented a nicotine ban on campus in fall of 2016, but that has not deterred all smokers. The university is not the only place trying to regulate vaping and e-cigarette use. National news outlets...

From left: Mark, Ryan and Kym Hilinski hold up three fingers in honor of Tyler Hilinski as members of Hilinski’s Hope raise the flag before the first home football game of the season Sept. 8, 2018 at Martin Stadium.

Run for 3 honors Hilinski

TAYLOR DUNLAP, Evergreen sports editor November 9, 2018

Tessa Sechler, along with four other WSU students, will be hosting Run for 3 on Sunday to support the Hilinski’s Hope Foundation. All the proceeds from the 3-mile run will benefit Hilinski’s Hope....

Karee Shaw, Director of Facilities & Operations, presented ASWSUs Devon Holze with the Student-Driven Program of the Year award Wednesday in the CUB.

ASWSU Senators pass legislative agenda

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor November 8, 2018

ASWSU senators approved their legislative agenda for the year, passed a new bill about discrimination and approved funding for STAGE Student Theatre at their meeting Wednesday night. Senators pass agenda...

Evidence from tree rings and shells in the ocean suggest climate cooling changed crop growth in Asia.

Research determines link between crops, climate change

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter November 8, 2018

Research about climate cooling thousands of years ago offers new insight into how societies changed their diets, agricultural practices and trade routes to adapt to the change. WSU adjunct professor...

The company behind commercialization for WSUs Cosmic Crisp apple filed an injunction to block records requests about the project, stating their release could harm itself and the university.

Company moves to block records release

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter November 8, 2018

Proprietary Variety Management, the company selected by WSU to help with the commercialization of the Cosmic Crisp apple strain, has filed for an injunction blocking the release of public records relating...

John Wilkerson, a professor of political science at the University of Washington, speaks about the results of the election at the Coffee and Politics in the Foley Speakers Room on Wednesday afternoon.

Foley panelists discuss election

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter November 8, 2018

At a three-person panel Wednesday, speakers discussed the early results of Tuesday’s midterm election and political shifts seen since the 2016 general election. President Donald Trump had a large...

Washington State University alumna Smirtha Somaskantha Iyer performs a traditional Bharathanatyam dance at a celebration of Diwali hosted by the Indian Students Association on Wednesday night at Northside Cafe. I definitely enjoy dancing and showing the culture Iyer said of her experience performing.

Students celebrate Diwali at Northside Cafe

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter November 8, 2018

The Indian Students' Association (ISA) and Dining Services hosted students Wednesday evening to celebrate Diwali, a traditional Hindu festival of light, with food, live performances and prayer at Northside...

Vote for Whitman County treasurer remains unclear

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter November 8, 2018

As Whitman County tabulates more votes for the midterm election, challenger Christina Nelson has maintained her slight lead over incumbent Mark Clinton. Nelson has now received about 51.8 percent of...

John Hart, left, gives his opening statement at a candidate’s forum held June 17 in the Neill Public Library.

Hart wins judicial race in landslide

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor November 7, 2018

In the race for Whitman County District Court judge, Colfax Municipal Court Judge John Hart beat challenger Rob Rembert, Pro Tem Whitman County District Court judge, by nearly twice the number of votes...

Deadly force Initiative 940 seems to have passed in early returns

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter November 7, 2018

Initiative 940, which targets the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, seems to have passed as of Tuesday night's voter returns. About 53.7 percent of the vote in Whitman County was in favor...

State voters pass gun safety initiative

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter November 7, 2018

Washington voters passed Initiative 1639, which would make the state’s gun laws some of the strictest in the nation, in Tuesday night’s count. The “Safe Schools, Safe Communities” initiative...

Washington State’s 9th Legislative District Position 2 incumbent Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, answers a question at a voters forum held by the League of Women Voters of Pullman on July 18 at the Neill Public Library in Pullman.

Schmick holds on to 9th district seat against Sutherland

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter November 7, 2018

Incumbent Joe Schmick (R) beat out Democratic challenger Matthew Sutherland in Tuesday’s election to continue representing Washington’s 9th District in the state House of Representatives. Sutherland,...

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