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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

WSU President Kirk Schulz addresses university finances and future admissions trends while talking with reporters at a press conference held Aug. 22 at the Lewis Alumni Centre.

Schulz talks budget, mental health, enrollment

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor September 8, 2018

During a meeting with The Daily Evergreen on Friday, WSU President Kirk Schulz and Phil Weiler, vice president of marketing and communications, addressed university issues including the budget, mental...

Provisions in the initiative require training in de-escalation, first aid and mental health.

Initiative aims to target deadly force by law enforcement

KYLE MOEN, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2018

An initiative on the November election ballot could affect the use of deadly force by police officers. Washington Initiative 940 would require de-escalation training, and mental health and first aid...

Chemical engineering major Elyas Alnamnakani picks up a flyer for STAGE Student Theatre’s improv comedy show at Glenn Terrell Mall on Wednesday.

Theater group gets new location, looks forward to ‘semester of change’

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2018
Many performances will be held in the CUB
Annie Fan, a fifth-year senior studying wildlife ecology and conservation science, talks about her summer spent working for Pheonix Conservency Wednesday at The Chinook.

Finding love for conservation

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2018

Annie Fan, a senior at WSU, only realized she wanted to major in wildlife ecology and conservation last summer after a fellowship at the San Diego Zoo. One year later, she’s doing environmental field...

Philosophy professor creates GoFundMe to ‘save WSU philosophy’

HAYLEY MARTINEZ, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2018

A philosophy professor at WSU has created a GoFundMe page titled “Save WSU Philosophy,” and is criticizing the university for a merger of the philosophy department with the political science department...

Matthew Sutherland, vice president of legislative affairs, said his hope is for GPSA to donate money to Dissmores to help graduate students pay for groceries.

Charge against Sutherland dropped

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter September 6, 2018

The Whitman County Prosecutor’s Office dropped the failure to transfer vehicle title within 45 days charge against Matthew Sutherland on Wednesday. Sutherland, who is running as the Democratic candidate...

Nez Perce Tribal members paddle down the river Saturday afternoon at the “Free the Snake Flotilla.”

Event calls for removal of the Lower Snake River dams

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter September 6, 2018

Environmental activists hope to raise support for the removal of dams on the Lower Snake River at the fourth annual Free the Snake Flotilla that will take place this Friday and Saturday at Chief Timothy...

The Crazy 8s Club, an after-school program which encourages elementary students to be engaged and interested in learning about math, will launch on Sept. 18 at the Colfax Library.

WSU students mentor children at local math club

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief September 6, 2018

An after-school program which encourages elementary students to be engaged and interested in learning about math will launch on Sept. 18 at the Colfax Library. “When some of the kids come, they do...

Mayor Glenn Johnson, left, learns how Board Docs will work as Pullman city councils new software system Wednesday.

City implements software to increase accessibility for public

KYLE MOEN, Evergreen reporter September 6, 2018

The Pullman City Council held a special meeting Wednesday night to discuss the use of a new software for its website. This software, which the city is paying for through a subscription, will be used...

Members of ASWSU listen as Director of Health and Safety Catherine Dunn discusses Suicide Prevention Week and the Department of Health and Safety on Wednesday in the CUB.

WSU health affected by large influx of freshmen

KIRSI LUNDHAGEN, Evergreen reporter September 6, 2018

At an ASWSU meeting Wednesday night, Executive Director Renee Coleman-Mitchell from Cougar Health Services updated student government officials on the state of Cougar Health. The program is looking...

Erik Kaufman-Ortiz, a student from Puerto Rico, talks about how the center made him feel welcome and at home on campus Tuesday at the Chicanx Latinx Student Center on the fourth floor of the CUB.

Student Center updates name to reflect gender inclusivity

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter September 6, 2018

The Chicano/a Latino/a Student Center, which offers services including mentoring and tutoring students to help them become more successful, is in the process of changing its name to the Chicanx Latinx...

Zoning changes near Dusty worry residents due to traffic safety

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor September 5, 2018

Plans for a proposed zone change near the intersection of Highway 127 and Highway 26 near Dusty, Washington, are being questioned. Locals say it will result in unsafe driving conditions for residents and...

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