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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

Workers inside Waller Hall move to repair the interior of the dormitory Wednesday in preparation for a record freshman class.

Workers raise concerns over conditions of Waller Hall

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter June 28, 2018

WSU will reopen Waller Hall this fall to house the largest freshman class in school history. A projected incoming class of over 4,300 students looking for on-campus housing caused the need for Waller...

Donald Schmitt, UREC coordinator of Coug Bikes, discusses the success of the new bike share program Tuesday.

Coug Bikes see high ridership in first few weeks

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter June 28, 2018

Coug Bikes, WSU’s new bike share program that launched on June 1, has been well received by the community. The service has amassed over 500 active members, who have collectively rode over 2,000 miles,...

Workers from the Washington State Department of Transportation use an excavator to remove railroad tracks on Grand Avenue in Pullman on Monday.

State removes unused tracks

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter June 28, 2018

The Washington State Department of Transportation began removing unused railroads on three Pullman streets Monday and expect to complete the process by the end of the week. The work includes the removal...

Zoe apologizes for posting suspect tweet

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter June 28, 2018

Zoe Coffeehouse has apologized following a reply to a tweet by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Twitter last week that referenced the U.S. child detention situation. “What’s happening...

Doctoral student Maher Amer smiles as he finishes 3-D printing a mold for the hydrogel inside the Engineering Teaching and Research Lab building Tuesday. Amer said he was suprised this mold printed. “It’s a process,” he said. “We keep repeating it, but it actually printed.”

Finding an efficient way to treat blindness

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor June 28, 2018

An assistant professor and a doctorate student at WSU have helped develop a prototype in an effort to make treatment for the two leading causes of blindness in the U.S. less expensive and more effective. Kuen-Ren...

Superintendent Bob Maxwell discusses the agenda with Finance Manager Diane Hodge.

Community voices distrust in Maxwell

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter June 28, 2018

Members of the public, including a former multiple decade veteran of the Pullman School District, voiced concerns over the leadership of Superintendent Bob Maxwell and Assistant Superintendent Roberta...

A group of administrators and state officials break ground at the location of the new plant sciences building Wednesday.

Schulz, WSU break ground on new plant sciences building

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter June 27, 2018

WSU broke ground on its new plant sciences building, the V. Lane Rawlins Research and Education Complex, Wednesday morning. The state of Washington will provide $52 million in funding for the project,...

Students and locals gather to sing the WSU Alma Mater, “Washington, My Washington,” to pay respects to Tyler Hilinski at the Cougar Pride statue Jan. 17, 2018.

Autopsy reveals Hilinski had CTE

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor June 26, 2018

The parents of Tyler Hilinski announced Tuesday during an interview on NBC's TODAY show that their son had the degenerative brain condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died from a self-inflicted...

Fans cheer at a WSU football game against BSU on Sept. 9 at Martin Stadium. Attendees will now have to carry a small clutch or clear bag to bring their belongings into Martin Stadium.

WSU creates clear bag policy for football games

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter June 21, 2018

Fans attending home football games at Martin Stadium this season will have to use a clear bag for their belongings due to a new athletics policy. The new policy states bags must be clear PVC, vinyl...

Councilmember Brandon Chapman discusses electric buses at a council meeting Tuesday.

Council paves way for new sidewalk rules

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter June 21, 2018

The Pullman City Council discussed several issues at a meeting Tuesday, including electric buses, a public mural and sidewalk construction. The council addressed a city policy about the completion of...

Former ASWSU President Jordan Frost, pictured here talking at the start of the fall 2017 semester, said he blocked three non-student users who harassed him.

ASWSU won’t block students on Twitter

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter June 21, 2018

ASWSU President Savannah Rogers and Vice President Tyler Parchem use social media accounts tied to their positions in office to engage with the community and disperse information among constituents. However,...

Officer Alex Gordon, seen here showing a child handcuffs at a community event, said doing bike patrols allows officers to more closely monitor situations than when they use a squad car.

Bicycle patrol offers police softer, stealthier approach

MAGGIE QUINLAN, Evergreen reporter June 21, 2018

As the weather gets warmer and students begin to flood into town, Pullman Police Department bicycle patrol officers will be covering the College Hill area more often. Bicycles allow officers to maneuver...

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