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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

Schulz notified WSU students and staff via email Monday night that the Performing Arts department will end after the current season.

Performing Arts program to end amid university-wide budget cuts

FORREST HOLT, Evergreen news editor October 23, 2017

President Kirk Schulz formally announced sweeping budget cuts, in an email sent out to WSU students and staff yesterday, which included ending the Performing Arts program. The Office of Multicultural...

Willow, one of the WSU Bear Center’s 2-year-old bears, roams the 2-acre yard. New facility designs aim to incorporate a three yard model, two at 4-acres and one 10-acre, to allow for 24 hour outdoor access.

Students lead bear facility redesign efforts

TEVA MAYER, Evergreen managing editor October 23, 2017

A class of third-year interior design students has been tasked with developing conceptual ideas for a new WSU Grizzly Bear Research, Education and Conservation Center as part of their studio curriculum. The...

Aspen Durand, senior wildlife ecology student and a leader of “Help the WSU Bears,” listens to design concepts for a new WSU Bear Center on Friday.

Sexual assault exam kits backlogged statewide

KELSEY JONES, Evergreen reporter October 23, 2017

Seven small boxes sit in storage at the Pullman Police Department. Each of the boxes contains evidence from a sexual forensic examination kit collected at the hospital when seven people came in and reported...

WSU network connection disrupted last week

JESSICA ZHOU, Evergreen assistant news editor October 22, 2017

A severe network disruption, believed to have been caused by malicious attacks, took place between 1:30 and 4:24 p.m. Tuesday and 1:18 to 2:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, according to a WSU Information...

Nathan Roberts, a candidate for the District 4 Pullman School Board, describes his reasons for deciding to run for the position.

School board candidates encourage technical education

LINH NGUYEN, Evergreen reporter October 20, 2017

The candidates for the director of Pullman School District position hope to provide more opportunities for students to pursue post-graduate options outside of a four-year university. Candidate Nathan...

Both WSU students and survivors of sexual assault and harassment around the country have come forward on social media with the hashtag #metoo.

Survivors break silence on social media

BAILEY CAMPBELL, Evergreen reporter October 20, 2017

Two simple words, “Me Too,” have taken on a greater meaning for WSU students and others around the country. Current and former Cougs — both staff and students — are sharing personal stories of...

Candidates increase fundraising

FORREST HOLT, Evergreen news editor October 20, 2017

Candidates competing for Eastern Washington’s seat in Congress have collectively raised over $1.5 million, and could bring in millions more if the race draws national attention, as some predict. Incumbent...

Survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their supporters march past Bryan Hall, chanting Silence is NOT Consent during the Take Back the Night march on Thursday evening.

Students march to ‘Take Back the Night’

BAILEY CAMPBELL, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2017

Dozens marched the pathways of WSU to honor and acknowledge those who have experienced sexual harassment and assault during the Take Back the Night event Thursday evening. Students gathered to speak...

Lyft operates along the Puget Sound from Tacoma to Arlington, as well as Bellingham, Wenatchee and Spokane

Lyft begins operations in Pullman along with Uber

LINH NGUYEN, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2017

With an increase in the use of ride-booking apps in many cities, Lyft has been hoping to expand businesses in more rural communities like Pullman. WSU provides a great place to advertise the company...

Volunteers install ramps

LILLIE WILLIAMS, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2017

Residents were given a chance to have more accessible homes, as well as a more convenient way to the outside world, with free ramp installments throughout the community. The Disability Action Center...

Pullman residents to vote on Parks and Paths Bond

Pullman residents to vote on ‘Parks and Paths’ Bond

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2017

Pullman voters will decide on a replacement bond to improve city parks and pathways when they fill out their ballots. The League of Women Voter’s Pullman chapter held an open house Monday night at...

Mary Jo Gonzales, vice president of Student Affairs, speaks to ASWSU about the school’s current financial situation as students protest program defunding and staff cuts.

Multicultural programs to face budget cuts

LINH NGUYEN and REBECCA WHITE October 18, 2017

Every seat in the audience and the ASWSU Senate was filled as Vice President of Student Affairs Mary Jo Gonzales explained that like the university, the Office of Student Affairs is facing an unsustainable...

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