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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

Marcus Poppen, assistant professor of special education, said his research team plans to use the money to learn about how partnering with employers and schools helps students prepare for life after college.

Grant funds employment opportunities for students receiving special education services

ANNA MICHALSON, Evergreen reporter December 2, 2020

A team from the WSU College of Education received a two-year $300,000 grant to prepare students who receive special education services for employment after graduation.  Marcus Poppen, assistant professor...

Glenn Johnson and David Harder make pancakes for the 2016 Kiwanis event.

Annual pancake, music fundraiser to support food security

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor December 2, 2020

The Kiwanis Club of Pullman will host a virtual Christmas event Dec. 5, including a narration of "The Night Before Christmas" by Mayor Glenn Johnson. This is Kiwanis’ 62nd annual pancake breakfast...

Whitman County confirms 10 positive COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 10 positive COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter December 1, 2020

Ten individuals tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the county’s total number of cases to 2,363. Of the new cases, one female and one male are aged 0-19 years, according to a press release from...

The mural design will depend on the artist chosen and the submissions received by the commission.

Pullman Arts Commission searches for mural artist

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor December 1, 2020

The Pullman Arts Commission started a search for an artist to design a 120-by-7.5 foot mural with the theme: End Racism Now. The commission will choose an artist through a selection process, but Pullman...

Nonperishable donations made to the Little Free Food Pantry can be placed inside of the cubby at any time or day.

Food pantry available to students, residents on College Hill

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter December 1, 2020

The Community Congregational United Church of Christ created a food pantry to support food-insecure students. The Little Free Food Pantry is available 24/7 and is located in front of the church at 525...

The Washington State Association represents 150,000 students from 15 college campuses, said Zack Turner, WSA executive director.

GPSA senators express importance of mental health for graduate students

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor December 1, 2020

GPSA senators discussed the importance of mental health education and resources available to graduate students during a meeting Monday night. Graduate students believe there is a stigma surrounding...

The algorithm identifies which groups of people to vaccinate to prevent further infection.

Researchers develop algorithm from disease simulation

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter December 1, 2020

Researchers from WSU and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a new computer algorithm that can identify regions where vaccines should be distributed to increase immunization. The algorithm...

Whitman County confirms 68 COVID-19 cases over holiday weekend

Whitman County confirms 68 COVID-19 cases over holiday weekend

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2020

Sixty-eight individuals tested positive for COVID-19 over the holiday weekend, bringing Whitman County’s running total to 2,353 cases. Of the new patients, six females and six males are aged 0-19 years,...

A third of survey participants considered themselves food insecure, and a third were also claiming unemployment benefits.

Pandemic leads to increase of food-insecure people in Washington

STEFFI LUDAHL, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2020

A team of researchers found the number of food-insecure people in Washington has doubled from 1.1 million to 2.2 million since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.  The WAFOOD Survey Team researched...

Nick Delaney, chief development officer and WSU alumnus, said he wants to form relationships with other alumni.

Carson College of Business appoints alum as chief development officer

STEFFI LUDAHL, Evergreen reporter November 30, 2020

WSU’s Carson College of Business appointed a new chief development officer tasked with building on the college’s success by forming relationships with alumni from its online MBA program.  Nick...

County confirms 104 cases since Friday

County confirms 104 cases since Friday

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter November 24, 2020

Whitman County confirmed 104 new COVID-19 patients since Friday, bringing the county’s total to 2,259 cases. Four individuals tested positive today, according to a press release from the Whitman County...

Whitman County confirms 34 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 34 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter November 20, 2020

Thirty-four individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings Whitman County’s total number of cases to 2,155. Of the new cases, two females and three males are aged 0-19 years, according to...

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