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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

Development can lead to wealth disparity, study finds

TAYLOR CARNESS, Evergreen reporter December 4, 2017

Societies who have access to new technologies can boost their potential wealth, but this also boosts total wealth inequality, a new anthropological study led by WSU researchers found. Anthropology professor...

Allsup’s College Republicans reelection disqualified

JESSICA ZHOU, Evergreen assistant news editor December 4, 2017

The WSU College Republicans members’ vote to reelect James Allsup as its chapter president was voided just a day later due to WSU Registered Student Organization rules. After the vote was concluded...

WSU sophomore Danni Messina, who studies communication, has raised thousands for research for St. Jude after her tweet pledging to donate went viral.

Student’s viral tweet brings in more than $80,000

LINH NGUYEN, Evergreen reporter December 4, 2017

Little did WSU sophomore Danni Messina know that her Thanksgiving tweet would go viral, when she said she would help donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. On Nov. 25, Messina posted, “this...

Alex Svensson talks about his experience as a first generation student.

First-generation student credits involvement in success

KATIE SHADLER, Evergreen Reporter December 4, 2017

Watching his dad fix up his old MGB roadster as a child inspired senior Alex Svensson to pursue automotive engineering as a career. There was only one problem, his parents didn’t go to college, so he...

Alex Svensson talks about his experience as a first-generation student.

Community drive raises thousands

BAILEY CAMPBELL, Evergreen reporter December 4, 2017

Hundreds of volunteers gathered on a crisp and early morning to collect 4,000 pounds of food in Pullman to help end hunger on the Palouse. Volunteers raised $3,000 during a live auction, with more to come...

Senior Shelby Felder says she is a part of a family of farmers, but one of the last who specializes in dairy. Felder says cows are her favorite animals.

Gaining hands-on experience at the Knott Dairy Center

JORDAN KERCHEVAL, Evergreen reporter December 1, 2017

No matter how difficult it might be, Brianna Parmentier’s dream is to become a herdsman at a dairy farm. A herdsman is essentially a manager of a dairy farm, she said. In that career, she would be...

WSU School of Music Director Greg Yasinitsky reflects on some of the best moments in his career so far Tuesday afternoon in Kimbrough Music Building.

WSU School of Music Director talks life, career

YASMEEN WAFAI, Evergreen assistant editor December 1, 2017

Growing up, Greg Yasinitsky had a piano in the front room of his home. His mother thought it was important to have music in the house, he said. Yasinitsky took piano lessons as a child, but felt drawn...

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...

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