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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

ASWSU President Brian Patrick and ASWSU Vice President Alexander Pan reflect on their time in office on March 3 in the Compton Union Building.

Patrick, Pan reflect on time in office

KASSANDRA VOGEL, Evergreen reporter March 10, 2022

A meeting at a football game would eventually lead to a friendship and political partnership between ASWSU President Brian Patrick and Vice President Alexander Pan. “I’ve started to look back on...

The Terre View roundabout is finished ahead of schedule, while the Albion road roundabout continues to see delays

Developers, city officials plan to build Pullman roundabout this summer

LIAM CONNORS, Deputy news editor February 15, 2022

Aspen Heights Development is expected to construct one of Pullman’s first roundabouts at the north end of Grand Avenue. The company will be building student housing on the intersection of North Grand...

Public art cannot be removed due to public complaint, according to Pullman City Council policy.

Thomas Jefferson painting movement up to library director discretion

GENEVA BREMS, Evergreen reporter February 14, 2022

After calls for its removal, the Thomas Jefferson portrait is still on display at Pullman's Neill Public Library. The Library Board of Trustees concluded that Library Director Joanna Bailey will ultimately...

WSU Global Chancellor Dave Cillay said a dual-credit program could raise awareness of the WSU Global Campus.

WSU considers offering dual credit classes to high schoolers

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor January 26, 2022

WSU could soon be offering college classes to high school students in rural areas of Washington. WSU Global Chancellor Dave Cillay and President Kirk Schulz spoke to the Board of Regents Thursday about...

Sam Martinez died Nov. 12, 2019, after participating in a Big-Little reveal night with members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Parents of Sam Martinez testify about anti-hazing bills to state legislature

KASSANDRA VOGEL, Evergreen reporter January 20, 2022

Jolayne Houtz and Hector Martinez lost their son, WSU freshman Sam Martinez, to hazing on Nov. 12, 2019. Now, they are advocating for legislation in hope that no parent loses a child in the same way.  On...

Pulllman residents hold signs calling for voting rights legislation during a rally Monday afternoon at Reaney Park.

Pullman residents march for voting rights

SHEILA JOHNSON January 18, 2022

Despite the cold weather, a crowd gathered Monday in front of the gazebo in Reaney Park for the Martin Luther King Jr. Voting Rights March. The march emphasized the importance of passing the John Lewis...

WSU increased tuition by the maximum amount allowed by law in the last three of five academic years.

Board of Regents to vote on 2.5% tuition increase

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor January 18, 2022

The Board of Regents will vote this week on a proposed 2.5% tuition increase for the 2022-23 academic year.  If approved, this will be the sixth year in a row WSU has increased tuition. Three of...

Pullman City Councilman Nathan Weller said he spoke with the CEO of Ziply to discuss how the company can make amends with the community.

Ziply Fiber to start communicating with Pullman community after multiple complaints

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief January 11, 2022

Ziply Fiber will begin installing fiber-optic lines along the intersection of Terre View Drive and Merman Drive today, with an expected completion date of Feb. 4. The company has been installing fiber-optic...

With the state of COVID-19 and the winter weather, admin is putting students and faculty at risk.

OPINION: WSU administration puts money over safety of students, staff

KESTRA ENGSTROM, Managing editor January 6, 2022

“Amazing job at taking a longer time to introduce the panel of people [than] addressing traveling back to Pullman from the West Side!” “They don’t give a crap about our safety/health and...

“The nation’s poorest communities paid billions of dollars each year for criminal justice fines, fees, forfeitures, jail and prison costs and much more,” said Joe Soss, Cowles chair for the study of public service at the University of Minnesota. 

Foley Institute discusses criminal justice systems targeting certain communities

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief November 18, 2021

The Thomas S. Foley Institute hosted a distinguished lecture on Wednesday about how the criminal justice system targets poor people within the country.  In 2015, Ferguson, Missouri, reportedly...

Spokane NAACP President Kiantha Duncan shared her experiences living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during a Foley Institute talk Tuesday afternoon.

Spokane NAACP president addresses poverty in communities of color

ALEX MCCOLLUM, Multimedia editor November 11, 2021

Spokane NAACP President Kiantha Duncan spoke about the politics of poverty in communities of color Tuesday afternoon at the latest Thomas S. Foley Institute event. The Time’s Up and Black Lives Matter...

Former head coach Nick Rolovich filed an appeal for his termination.

Nick Rolovich appeals termination, calls it ‘unconstitutional’

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter November 4, 2021

Nick Rolovich’s attorney submitted a 34-page formal appeal Tuesday outlining why the former head football coach’s termination was unjust. “This is your opportunity to take a step back, reexamine...

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