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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

Rogers, Parchem will focus on safety, outreach in first days

ASWSU leaders begin new term

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter May 10, 2018

ASWSU President Savannah Rogers and ASWSU Vice President Tyler Parchem began their terms Saturday evening, taking the helm as the leaders of WSU’s student body. Rogers and Parchem started their year...

Rogers and Parchem release ASWSU 100-day plan

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter May 9, 2018

ASWSU President Savannah Rogers and ASWSU Vice President Tyler Parchem released their 100-day plan earlier tonight. The plan outlines ten goals for the administration’s first 100 days in office....

Granite Point, also known as the cliffs, was closed following heavy usage that left behind large amounts of garbage.

Granite Point clean-up planned for tomorrow

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter May 9, 2018

WSU and the University of Idaho will host a group clean-up of Granite Point tomorrow following the closure of the nature area after a weekend of heavy usage left the popular party location littered with...

Unix, Whitman County Sheriffs Office narcotics dog, passed away overnight Friday.

Whitman County Sheriff’s K-9 passes away

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter May 8, 2018

Whitman County Sheriff's Office announced the death of their narcotics dog Unix over the weekend. Veterinarians diagnosed the 9-year-old German Shepherd with an aggressive form of cancer during a check-up...

Student sues for handling of racist incidents

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter May 7, 2018

A student has filed a lawsuit in federal court against WSU for its handling of an alleged racial incident at a fraternity in February 2015. Dominique Stewart, a then-18-year-old African-American student...

Chair of the Board of Regents Theodor Baseler, right, and board member Lura Powell listen at a September Board of Regents meeting. WSU President Kirk Schulz can carry out certain financial policies without the board’s approval.

Regents raise tuition rates for next year

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter May 4, 2018

The WSU Board of Regents approved a 2 percent tuition increase for the 2018-19 academic year at their meeting in Spokane on Tuesday. This increase will cause in-state undergraduate students to pay $190...

Chijioke Emeka, a graduating basic medical sciences student who has been president of the Black Student Union for a year and a half, spent her time at WSU advocating for her fellow black students.

Student activist reflects on impact at WSU

CODY COTTIER, Evergreen reporter May 4, 2018

The first photo of Chijioke Emeka on Google is her LinkedIn portrait. In the picture, she wears a dark jacket and a professional smile, a nametag pinned to her chest. On her profile she writes she is...

Former ASWSU President Jordan Frost and former Vice President Garrett Kalt first formed their relationship over Panda Express. They have since charted separate paths forward, but plan to stay connected.

Student gov’t leaders part ways

YASMEEN WAFAI, Evergreen assistant editor May 4, 2018

After graduating, the outgoing ASWSU executives will be heading their separate ways, but the end of their undergraduate careers does not mark the end of their friendship. “I’ll be...

Two candidates vie for art museum directorship

Breanne Searing and Sang Jung May 4, 2018

The newly opened Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art hosted two candidates to describe their vision for the museum earlier this week. Both finalists have an extensive history working in art facilities, but...

Senior communication major Jake Sirianni says he will miss the connections he made with people at Cable 8.

Former ‘Tonight Show’ intern graduates

LINH NGUYEN, Evergreen reporter May 4, 2018

From A to Z, graduating communication major Jake Sirianni reflected on the many opportunities he has experienced from the start to the end of his time at WSU. Last summer, Sirianni got the chance of...

Elizabeth Bernhardt, who just earned a doctorate in physics, shows off a polymer optical fiber, one of the many projects she has been working on.

Doctor of physics looks back on challenges, achievements

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief May 4, 2018

A cross-stitched fabric hangs on the wall near the doorway of Elizabeth Bernhardt’s office. A reference to “The Office,” it reads, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. - Wayne Gretzky.” Bernhardt,...

Granite Point, also known as the cliffs on the Snake River is a popular summer hangout for college-aged students.

Granite Point closed due to weekend littering

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter May 2, 2018

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed Granite Point, also known as the Cliffs among WSU students, due to safety concerns following a weekend of heavy traffic. More than 300 people visited the...

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