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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

Republican Bob Inglis talks about his time in Congress and experience with climate change Tuesday.

Former congressmen discuss carbon tax

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 31, 2018

Bob Inglis and Brian Baird, former representatives in Congress, talked about the possibility of a bipartisan, revenue-neutral, border-adjustable carbon tax at a Foley Talk on Tuesday evening. Baird,...

Public Works Director Kevin Gardes listens to and discusses the city’s new budget plan, which includes changes to the fire department and Pullman Transit.

City council discusses budget plans

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 31, 2018

Representatives spoke about the 2019-20 budgets at a Pullman City Council meeting Tuesday. Funding will be provided to several different areas of Pullman including, but not limited to, public recreation...

Pullman PD sergeant arrested for sexual misconduct

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter October 30, 2018

The Washington State Patrol arrested Pullman Police Sgt. Jerry Daniel “Dan” Hargraves on Tuesday morning on a charge of custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree following an April incident involving...

Many consumers think meat is the main carrier of E. coli, said Stephanie Smith, a food safety specialist at WSU. However, vegetables like lettuce can also be carriers of the bacteria. Knowing this can help prevent damage, she said.

Study finds not all E. coli is bad

ANNABELLE HUTSON, Evergreen contributor October 30, 2018

While it can be a danger in many cases, the bacteria E. coli is on the horizon for researchers as they find out more about its benefits. Stephanie Smith, a food safety specialist at WSU working to increase...

Jose Garcia-Pabon listens to an attendee during a leadership training workshop for Latino parents at the 2014 Latino Leadership Initiative.

Professor awarded for contributions to community

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

A member of the Community and Economic Development team at WSU Extension received an award from the Rural Sociological Society to commend his efforts in reaching out to and educating the community. Jose...

Undergraduate Shea Cooke, left, and American studies graduate student Veronica Sandoval read their papers on race and sexuality in society at the InQueery event Monday at the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center.

InQueery Symposium opens dialogue on LGBTQ+ issues

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor October 30, 2018

A keynote speaker and WSU students spoke about topics focused on LGBTQ+ issues at the annual InQueery Symposium on Monday night. C. Riley Snorton is used to speaking about the two books he has authored...

Two seniors examine the MakerBot Replicator+ at the Colfax library branch. “I felt like the older people were really intrigued with it,” Director Kristie Kirkpatrick said.

Library adds 3D printer for Whitman County residents

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 29, 2018

A new machine that creates 3D-printed objects is now open for community members at the Whitman County Library branch in Colfax. James Morasch, Whitman County Library systems administrator, said they...

“I just feel like it is meaningful and useful for both academic research and for students’ well-being,” graduate student Sheng Bi said as he discusses the research results from his gift-giving project and the psychological connection.

Student does market research on gift timing

HAYLEY MARTINEZ, Evergreen reporter October 29, 2018

A research activity created by a WSU graduate student aims to find out consumer preferences when giving gifts and bring students free coffee as well. The study, designed by graduate student Sheng Bi,...

“You need to be an organization to have a detailed discussion about this,” graduate student Shima Bahramvash said, expressing concern about new policy considerations on visas for international students.

Possible visa change sparks debate

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 29, 2018

A proposed rule change by the Department of Homeland Security could make student visas have a fixed duration of time. “Right now when you get [a student visa], it’s valid until your education is...

Albion teen dies in car crash

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter October 26, 2018

An Albion teen was found dead from a car crash Friday morning off of Pullman Albion Road near Brayton Road, according to a news release by the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Crew located a 2005...

Subhansu Gupta, assistant professor, discusses his work in the research and development of a sugar-powered sensor that can be used to detect and prevent diseases.

WSU researchers develop sugar sensor

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 26, 2018

WSU researchers have created a sensor made of a biofuel cell and an electronics component which detects diseases such as diabetes or cardiac problems. “The novelty in what we have done is that a biofuel...

A panel discusses microtartgeting in politics and in social media Thursday in Goertzen Hall.

Microtargeting a common strategy on social media

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 26, 2018

A Foley Talk about microtargeting, a marketing strategy that collects an individual’s information and uses it to market products to them, was held Thursday in Goertzen Hall. The panel consisted of...

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