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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

Rape Reported at Providence Court

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter August 24, 2017

A rape allegedly occurred at the Emerald Downs portion of the Providence Court apartment complex on Brandi Way last weekend. The female victim, an 18-year-old, reported the rape around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday...

WSU researchers develop cutting edge brain-mapping algorithm

WSU researchers develop cutting edge brain-mapping algorithm

CODY COTTIER, Evergreen reporter August 24, 2017

It took 10 years to map the worm’s brain, it would likely take another 10 for the mouse. The human brain is still a long shot, but getting shorter with the help of an algorithm developed by WSU researchers. Their...

Pullman Police install tamper-proof drug drop box

JENNIFER FORSMANN, Evergreen reporter August 24, 2017

The Pullman Police Department received a $500 donation in the form of a prescription drug drop box from the Pullman Lion’s Club. The new drop box, located in the lobby of the Pullman Police Department,...

Firefighters respond Wednesday night to a dumpster fire at Campus Commons South.

Dumpster burns at Campus Commons apartments

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor August 23, 2017

A dumpster fire broke out at roughly 7 p.m. Wednesday night at the Campus Commons South apartments. WSU student Ali Aonasar was helping his friend, Jacob Alkhatin move out when he saw the fire. “I...

ASWSU President Jordan Frost talks about the student government budget, salaries and his strategies to help students have a good experience at WSU Tuesday at Frosts office in the CUB.

Campus government works with student fees

TYLER WATSON, Evergreen reporter August 23, 2017

As students return to school, ASWSU officers return to their duties as stewards of the hundreds of thousands of university dollars, and as liaisons between the students and the university administration. In...

WSU wine program receives $1 million donation

JESSICA ZHOU, Evergreen assistant news editor August 23, 2017

A $1 million donation to WSU’s viticulture and enology program will help fund teaching labs and facilities and student scholarships over the span of five years. WSU has researched enology and viticulture...

Pi Kappa Alpha chapter President Nick Viola discusses chapter’s reinstatement and its new rules and regulations Monday evening at the chapter house.

Reinstated fraternities recruit pledges

RACHEL SUN and VERONICA POWELL August 23, 2017

After respective three- and five-year probations, Phi Kappa Tau (PKT) and Pi Kappa Alpha (PKA) signed their first pledge classes since reinstatements in April. PKA chapter President Nick Viola said...

WSU Police investigate swastika and bomb threat

REBECCA WHITE and IAN SMAY August 22, 2017

WSU Police are investigating a swastika and bomb threat etched into a wall early Tuesday morning in Stimson Hall. WSU Assistant Police Chief Steve Hansen said the department received several reports...

The stop sign on the corner of NE Campus and NE Maple Street was replaced last night after reported stolen.

Police say street sign thefts increase as students return

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter August 22, 2017

As students return to Pullman for fall and spring semesters, Pullman Police and city departments have had to deal with a strange crime – street sign theft. Pullman Police Cmdr. Chris Tennant said...

Man dies falling from vehicle in Whitman County

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter August 22, 2017

A Lewiston man died after falling from a moving vehicle on Wawawai Road outside of Colton Sunday morning. According to a Whitman County Sheriff’s Office news release, emergency services responded...

President Kirk Schultz held a press conference this morning to discuss student conduct and free speech on campus.

WSU President responds to criticism from students

JESSICA ZHOU and REBECCA WHITE August 22, 2017

WSU President Kirk Schulz held a press conference Monday, in which he addressed questions about free speech, racism, the student conduct board and criticism of himself on campus. Over the weekend, WSU...

Students, faculty and community members gather on the WSU campus to watch the solar eclipse in August.

Students skip class to witness solar eclipse

KATIE SHADLER and L. A. BRYAN August 21, 2017

Scattered around the Jewett Observatory, dozens of students, faculty and Pullman families wearing $3 solar shades gathered to view a near-total eclipse. Inside the observatory, physics and astronomy...

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