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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

Candidates Kylie Waddill and Donavyn Velez-Fucal explain how their experiences inspired their ASWSU campaign, HOPE.

ASWSU 2020 Elections: Waddill and Velez-Fucal

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief February 28, 2020

Candidates Kylie Waddill and Donavyn Velez-Fucal explain how their experiences inspired their ASWSU campaign, HOPE. Hope, community, authenticity and inclusion are values an ASWSU presidential and...

Brian Scott, Principal of BDS Planning and Urban Design and consultant hired by the city, presents the master plan for downtown Pullman on Tuesday at City Hall. The presentation was centered around various goals and priorities to develop downtown Pullman.

Council unanimously approves downtown plan draft

JARED BRADLEY, Evergreen reporter February 26, 2020

This story was updated to clarify information in the first paragraph. The Pullman City Council did not adopt the Downtown Master Plan but did vote to approve the draft version. The Pullman City Council...

Sandy Jamison speaks on how the voting process in Whitman County will be different this year at the Pullman League of Women Voters meeting on Tuesday at Neill Public Library.

Primary voting process changes

KAITLYN TEJERO, Evergreen reporter February 19, 2020

Whitman County Auditor Sandy Jamison spoke about how the voting process in Whitman County will be different this year at the Pullman League of Women Voters meeting on Tuesday. Jamison said Whitman...

Former professor will speak about Islamophobia

Former professor will speak about Islamophobia

AMAAN RAHMAN February 18, 2020

Lawrence Pintak, professor and founding dean of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, will give a lecture on Islamophobia and American elections Feb. 18.  Pintak will be speaking about...

From left to right: Alondra Mungz, Gabby Rodriguez-Garcilazo, Linda Vargas, Mayra Angel, Yuleidy Rodriguez at the capitol to lobby for undocumented students in Washington state.

Mariposas Undocumented Alliance at the capitol

AMAAN RAHMAN February 14, 2020

“I always grew up with the mentality that education is the one thing they can’t take away from you. They can take your rights, your property, but never the knowledge you acquire,” said Yuleidy Rodriguez, a...

Joshua Freed, governor candidate, answers a question from a community member about how he feels having a large family and possibly drugs making their way into the state on Monday evening at the Marriott Courtyard in Pullman.

Candidate proposes rehab solution to homelessness

AMAAN RAHMAN February 11, 2020

Joshua Freed, governor candidate, attended a Q&A forum on Monday to help strengthen his run for candidacy.  WSU’s Grand Old Party political club brought Freed to Pullman to allow local voters...

The Whitman County Planning Commission discusses the change in distance that marijuana is allowed to be grown from certain residential lots. Pictured on the left: Chad Whetzel.

‘Recreational’ marijuana becomes commercial

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter February 7, 2020

The Whitman County Planning Commission continued discussing the marijuana ordinance Wednesday. Changes to the draft were made in three chapters which are Purpose and Intent, Applicability and Development...

WSU Young Democrats debate in October at Todd Hall. The club’s weekly bill of interest is California Senate Bill 50 which changes zoning laws. The club meets at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday in CUB 310.

Young Democrats discuss upcoming election

KHADIJAH BUTLER, Evergreen reporter February 7, 2020

The Young Democrats Club met Feb. 6 to discuss the upcoming presidential election, their trivia night and the Elizabeth Warren campaign canvassing.  The club will be hosting trivia night at 5:30...

Washington Labor and Industries to investigate emergency response to the flooding that occurred on Apr. 9 on North Grand Avenue between Dismore’s and the UPS Customer Center. .

County seeks input on natural disaster

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor February 6, 2020

The public can now comment on Whitman County’s hazard mitigation plan draft which prepares the county for natural disasters. The plan will address droughts, earthquakes, flooding, dam failures, landslides...

The commission is considering 36,620 square feet of land at 50 NW Terre View Drive in the plan and classification. The land will not be reclassified and will remain a residential area.

Commission revises zoning classification

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter January 24, 2020

The City of Pullman Planning Commission held public hearings to revise zoning classifications and to amend the comprehensive plan map designations. The commission is considering 36,620 square feet of...

Pullman High School Counselor Kellie Glaze said the bill may not affect Pullman High School students because of a 95-96 percent graduation rate but may improve chances for other students in state.

Bill opens new grad pathways

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter January 22, 2020

A Washington bill is making high school graduation requirements in the state more accessible for some students.  House Bill 1599 requires school districts to offer alternative options for students...

Law opens overtime pay rules

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter January 15, 2020

Workers will receive fair pay for overtime hours after the federal overtime rule took effect on Jan. 1. The state overtime rule takes effect on July 1. Tim Church, Washington State Department of Labor...

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