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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

Students can request food, safe-sex supplies and sanitary products in their go-bag for pickup or delivery.

Food pantry, go-bags available to students during winter break

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter December 10, 2020

Students struggling with food insecurity will have in-person access to WSU’s Office for Access and Opportunity Food Pantry, and can also request go-bags for pickup or delivery over winter break.  The...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency pays for personnel costs associated with the guard, including salaries, housing and food. WSU covers the cost of processing tests, which is worth about $100 each.

Whitman County, WSU to request for national guard to stay in town

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief December 10, 2020

WSU is working with the Whitman County Public Health Department to file a request for the Army National Guard to remain in Pullman after the semester ends. The request will be submitted to the Washington...

Police officers are doing extra patrols this winter to prevent possible burglaries.

Police warn residents to lock homes before leaving town to prevent break-ins

TRINITY WILLSEY, Evergreen reporter December 10, 2020

The Pullman Police Department and WSU PD recommend students lock their windows, hide their valuables, and ask a neighbor to collect their mail and shovel their walkway before leaving town. Burglars...

Whitman County Commissioner Art Swannack said one of the regulations in the ordinance requires indoor facilities to install exhaust systems to capture odors.

Whitman County Commissioners review marijuana ordinance draft

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter December 9, 2020

The Whitman County Planning Commission finished a draft for a new ordinance regulating the growing, processing and retailing of marijuana. The ordinance will establish new zoning regulations for marijuana-involved...

Whitman County confirms 13 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 13 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter December 8, 2020

Thirteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings Whitman County’s total number of cases to 2,486. Of the new cases, four females and one male are aged 0-19 years, according to a press...

The art pieces displayed in fall 2021 will be different mediums, including ceramics, sculptures, drawings, digital media and photography.

WSU Museum of Art awards $2,500 to 20 Washington artists

MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter December 8, 2020

The WSU Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art awarded 20 artists $2,500 each for their artwork depicting social justice and systemic racism. Artists in Washington were allowed to submit artwork expressing...

Todd Butler, associate dean of faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences, will begin his term as interim dean Jan. 1.

College of Arts and Sciences appoints interim dean

STEFFI LUDAHL, Evergreen reporter December 8, 2020

A WSU faculty member of 17 years will act as the interim dean for the College of Arts and Sciences starting Jan. 1. Todd Butler, associate dean of faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences, said he...

Whitman County confirms 44 positive COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 44 positive COVID-19 cases

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter December 7, 2020

Forty-four individuals tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Whitman County’s running total to 2,473 cases.  Of the new patients, two females and four males are aged 0-19 years, according to...

People can get wellness kits at the Whitman County Library. About 800 kits were created.

Whitman County Library creates wellness kits to promote healthy living

ANNA MICHALSON, Evergreen reporter December 7, 2020

Whitman County Library is using a $10,000 grant from Innovia Foundation to create wellness kits for children, adults and seniors.  Teen innovations librarian Nichole Kopp said the library staff created...

The Hillside and CUB Marketplaces closed Nov. 20.

Hillside, CUB marketplaces likely to remain closed in spring

TRINITY WILLSEY, Evergreen reporter December 7, 2020

The Hillside and CUB marketplaces are unlikely to reopen during spring.  The marketplaces closed Nov. 20 because of budget constraints caused by COVID-19, said Jaqui LaCroix, associate manager for...

Global Animal Health Phase 2 will have laboratory spaces for diagnostic testing and research, as well as spaces for lectures.

WSU completes two buildings, nears completion on third

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor December 7, 2020

WSU recently completed two building projects on campus and will finish the third, Global Animal Health Phase 2, in January.  The three buildings cost the university more than $100 million total, which...

Jenna Pederson, senior general studies in biological sciences major, said she is interested in studying animal behavior and conducting drug research.

WSU undergrads receive awards during national STEM conference

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief December 7, 2020

Two WSU students received a $175 award each for their undergraduate research projects during an annual national STEM conference. Seniors Jenna Pederson and Ezra Mead attended the Annual Biomedical Research...

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