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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 extensions will face reduced budgets

JENNIFER FORSMANN, Evergreen reporter December 1, 2017

Several WSU extension offices and programs across the state will be face budget changes. According to the budget memo sent to all College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences’ faculty...

Shock physicist Stefan Turneaure shows the transition in the launcher from the gas pressurizing  chamber to the projectile launching chamber.

Under Pressure

KATIE SHADLER, Evergreen reporter December 1, 2017

For the first time, a team of WSU researchers observed and recorded the formation of hexagonal diamonds from graphite, which occurred in nanoseconds. The hexagonal diamonds, also called lonsdaleite,...

Mike Leach interviews for Tennessee job, reports say

Mike Leach interviews for Tennessee job, reports say

REBECCA WHITE, JACOB MOORE, and DYLAN GREENE November 30, 2017

WSU football Head Coach Mike Leach denied the multiple reports that surfaced Thursday night of a meeting between him and a University of Tennessee official to potentially discuss a job opportunity. Leach...

ISC presidential candidate Ximeng Li delivers her speech for the position during the elections.

International Student Council elects new leaders

LINH NGUYEN, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2017

The International Student Council elected six new cabinet members that will lead the organization for the rest of the school year. Each applicant made a speech about how they would be the best candidates...

Volunteers to solicit donations for local organizations

BAILEY CAMPBELL, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2017

Hundreds of volunteers will visit neighborhoods around the Palouse area Saturday morning, asking for donations of non-perishable food and personal care items for local food banks and pantries. Along with...

Malik Dreher, president of Black Men Making a Difference, expresses grievances over a post made on Facebook by Sen. Ruth-Fiam Nord that he perceived as racially insensitive.

ASWSU discusses funding, social media

TAYLOR CARNESS, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2017

ASWSU and guest speakers discussed social media conduct of senators, as well as funding for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club and the African Friendship Association’s events during their regular Wednesday...

Thomas Neubig explains the benefits of possible tax reform and what it would take to become reality.

Visiting economist explains new tax bill to students

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief November 30, 2017

A country's tax system is a reflection of their priorities, a visiting tax policy expert and economist told students and faculty during an on-campus symposium Wednesday. Thomas Neubig, founding member...

John Dawson, a custodial lead, wipes the mirror in a Food Quality Building bathroom. Rather than work steadily in one area, Dawson helps wherever needed. “I have a different challenge every day,” he says.

Upkeeping with the custodians

CODY COTTIER, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2017

John Dawson rolls his cart into a bathroom in the Food Quality Building, keys jingling as he walks, and pulls on neon orange latex gloves. First he cleans the toilet, next the urinal. Then he moves...

City of Pullman bonds pass thanks to secondary voting rule

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2017

The two City of Pullman bonds that appeared on the ballot earlier this month passed due to a secondary voting rule in Washington’s constitution. The bonds will pay for a new city hall, senior center...

Senior crisis and risk communication major Emma Kurtenbach performs a song from the musical Dear Evan Hansen.  Kurtenbach says she performed the song with the intention of telling survivors that they are not alone.

‘Our voices will shatter stigmas’

JESSICA ZHOU, Evergreen assistant news editor November 29, 2017

A hand-lettered banner draped below a row of drawings and paintings read: “Sometimes we have to take things in our own hands. Sometimes that is ourselves.” WSU students and community members submitted...

Member of the College Republicans, Stuart Walsh, argued that a national concealed carry permit, which students on campus could use, could overcome mass shootings.

Political clubs argue gun rights, debate healthcare

JENNIFER FORSMANN, Evergreen reporter November 29, 2017

In their first debate of the semester, WSU Young Democrats and College Republicans went head-to-head on healthcare, renewable energy, tax reform, the opioid crisis and gun control Tuesday night. Quinton...

Regents OK two research buildings

Regents OK two research buildings

FORREST HOLT, Evergreen news editor November 29, 2017

WSU’s Board of Regents met for two days at the Vancouver campus just before Thanksgiving break to give final approval for building designs, set forth a lobbying agenda and consider a letter of disapproval...

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