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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

Owner of Main Street Squeeze Destiny Sternod talks about how legislation I-1634 can both be positive and negative and both sides and viewpoints can be agreed with but a big worry is that the soda industry is paying millions into the campaign which always puts up some red flags at Main Street Squeeze on Monday.

Local business owners weigh in on I-1634

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 19, 2018

Initiative Measure No. 1634, also known as the “keep groceries affordable act of 2018,” proposes that no local governmental entity may impose a tax or fee for any raw or processed food or beverage...

Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-WA, answers questions during a town hall at the Pioneer Center in Pullman on May 31. Rodgers is running for her seventh term as 5th District representative.

McMorris Rodgers wants to reinvest in higher education, health care

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the six-term Republican incumbent representing Washington’s 5th Congressional District, faces Democratic challenger Lisa Brown in the most expensive and closest race she has faced...

9th District Position 2 incumbent Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, answers a question at a voters forum held on July 18 at Neill Public Library.

Schmick hopes to improve rural mental health, education

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

Republican Rep. Joe Schmick, a 60-year-old farmer and small business owner from Colfax, Washington, is running for re-election in the 9th Legislative District which he has represented for 11 years. Schmick...

Lisa Brown, Democratic congressional candidate for the 5th District, speaks about gun control and health care for a presentation March 29 in Bryan Hall. Brown looks to get a federal farm bill passed in Congress.

Democratic challenger Brown wants to protect Eastern Washington ranchers

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

Lisa Brown, the Democratic challenger for the 5th Congressional District seat held by Republican incumbent Cathy McMorris Rodgers, will look to become the first to defeat Rodgers since she took office...

Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston said first responders need to know where COVID-19 patients are located so responders can protect themselves from potential exposure.

Pullman responders brace for GameDay festivities

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

As College GameDay’s broadcast approaches, Pullman first responders are preparing for what is set to be a big weekend for Pullman. “We’re not doing a whole lot different,” Pullman Fire Chief...

Democratic 9th District candidate Matthew Sutherland expresses his concerns to attendees during the Coffee and Politics series Sept. 26.

Sutherland talks health care, infrastructure

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

Matthew Sutherland, a 25-year-old graduate student at WSU and commissioned officer in Washington’s National Guard, is running as a Democrat for the state House of Representatives. Sutherland said...

I-1639 would require safe storage, safety training for firearms

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

Washington voters will be deciding Nov.6 whether or not to make the state’s gun laws some of the strictest in the country with Washington Initiative 1639. I-1639 would raise the minimum age for purchasing...

WSU College Republicans President Amir Rezamand discusses his reaction to Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. He said any allegations of sexual violence should be examined in a dignified manner.

Student leaders react to Kavanaugh confirmation

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 18, 2018

Two student leaders with differing political views shared their thoughts and feelings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court on Oct. 6, yet both agree political participation is important. “When...

Senator John Sullivan, from left, Senator Hannah Martian and Senator Lindsay Schilperoort listen to a fundraising request for India Night on Wednesday in the CUB.

ASWSU Senate looks to improve Title IX policy

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor October 18, 2018

At the ASWSU Senate meeting Wednesday night, student senators discussed changes to the UCORE class requirements, passed a new resolution that makes Title IX training mandatory among highly-ranked athletic...

Tariq Akmal, College of Education teaching and learning department chair, discusses the potential for WSU to add computer science classes to the elementary education program to give K-12 teachers computer teaching skills for a modern classroom Wednesday in Cleveland Hall.

Educators learn to teach computer science in K-12

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 18, 2018

Members of the WSU Tri-Cities education department are taking computer science courses in hopes of acquiring certification to teach students in kindergarten through 12th grade about topics like computational...

Benghazi by Drew Matott, which reflects on violent revolutions around the world such as the London riots in 2011. The piece is made from military uniforms, Egyptian cotton and refugee clothing.

Papermaking project helps students tell their stories

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 18, 2018

Peace Paper Project will host papermaking workshops at WSU Tri-Cities to encourage students and community members to engage in a hands-on activity, which involves old pieces of fabric that holds significance...

A Pullman Transit bus stops on campus in 2016. After the City of Pullman declared a state of emergency Tuesday night, Pullman Transit will run two charter buses starting at 5 a.m. Saturday to transport fans to and from the WSU football game.

Pullman declares state of emergency to improve transportation

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor October 17, 2018

The City of Pullman declared a state of emergency Tuesday night in anticipation of College Gameday's arrival on campus, but city officials have good reason for the declaration, Pullman Transit Manager...

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