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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

Woman arrested near Colfax for suspected homicide Friday

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter September 30, 2018

A homeless woman was arrested Friday evening for a suspected homicide outside of Colfax, according to press release by the Whitman County Sheriff's Office. Officers were called to the scene of a women...

“Without the students’ participation, recycling becomes less effective,” Devon Felsted, president of Pullman Disposal Service, said, discussing the importance of recycling efficiently Thursday at the PDS office.

Recycling not always effective

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter September 28, 2018

In Pullman, commingled recycling, also known as single-stream or single-sort, is the common man’s game, but it’s definitely not where the money is made. This brings up questions of how important recycling...

Marie Dymkoski, executive director of Pullman Chamber of Commerce, speaks about her plans for downtown Pullman Thursday at the Banyans Restaurant and Pavilion.

Local club discusses city growth, prospective opportunities

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter September 28, 2018

City and business development was the topic of the Kiwanis Club meeting at the Banyans Pavilion Thursday. Marie Dymkoski, executive director of Pullman Chamber of Commerce, spoke at the meeting about...

CRISPR is a gene editing tool that can potentially be used for cancer treatments. As the practice has become more popular, concerns have been raised over the safety of the tool, but WSU researchers are not worried yet.

Safety of gene editing tool unlikely to affect WSU researchers

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor September 28, 2018

Gene editing is quickly becoming a serious consideration for medical professionals and animal researchers as a way to combat disease and create more productive food animals. That technology is already...

Crow’s Shadow founder James Lavadour, left, and two professors, discuss artistic backgrounds and the history of Crow’s Shadow on Thursday night in the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art.

New exhibit showcases Native American art

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter September 28, 2018

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art recently began to feature art from Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts to celebrate the first 25 years of CSIA, now in its 26th year. “Crow’s Shadow’s mission...

ASWSU President Savannah Rogers answers questions during the ASWSU panel Thursday night in the CUB auditorium.

ASWSU holds Q&A session for students

KYLE MOEN, Evergreen reporter September 28, 2018

The ASWSU Executive Branch held a question-and-answer event and touched on topics such as the local community and veterans Thursday in the CUB. Students had the opportunity to ask the panel questions...

John Shaheen, director of WSU Transportation Services, discusses the use of the public transportation has increased more than expected due to the high enrollment at the university Wednesday in the CUB.

ASWSU talks cultural competency, transportation

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor September 27, 2018

At the ASWSU Senate meet­ing Wednesday night, student government officials discussed topics including transportation, hate speech and cultural appro­priation. Cultural appropriation Synthia Alcantar,...

Washington’s 9th District State House Democratic candidates Jennifer Goulet, left, and Matthew Sutherland, right, share their vision of what they plan to implement if elected Wednesday afternoon.

Local candidates discuss taxes, climate

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter September 27, 2018

The Foley Institute hosted can­didates Matthew Sutherland and Jennifer Goulet for a ques­tion-and-answer session Wednesday. Sutherland is running for the Washington State House of Representatives...

Matt McCluskey, chief technology officer of Klar Scientific, discusses a research grant recently awarded to him and his team for the further development of their microscope Wednesday in Webster.

Technology company started by WSU professors receives grant

HANNAH WELZBACKER, Evergreen reporter September 27, 2018

A startup company launched by a WSU professor has received a $740,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to continue research and eventually commer­cialize a new, less expensive and easy-to-use...

ASWSU President Savannah Rogers explains the Student Code of Conduct on Tuesday in the CUB.

Student Code of Conduct updated to specify values

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter September 27, 2018

The WSU Student Code of Conduct recently underwent an update that is being released today, which includes term limits and mandatory training for the Student Conduct Board, changes in the code’s language...

Players at the Colfax Library place a marker on their playing cards during Bingo Night last spring, one of the most popular events among seniors in the community.

Library to offer engaging programs for seniors

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief September 26, 2018

everal activities for seniors, including knitting and Tai Chi, will be offered at the Colfax Library starting Oct. 2. “It’s a way for them to get out and interact with people,” said Molly Overby,...

The former Delta Upsilon house was the reported site of an alleged rape Sept. 2, 2016. Prosecutors were unable to prove the assault happened beyond reasonable doubt.

Suspect in alleged 2016 rape will not be charged

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter September 26, 2018

A former member of the now-suspended Delta Upsilon fraternity had charges of sexual assault dropped after the Whitman County Prosecutor’s Office determined there was not enough evidence to satisfy the...

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