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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

Jordan Frost, activities director at Issaquah High School and first-generation WSU alumnus, said people cannot control what happens to them, but they can control what to do next.

‘Your circumstances do not determine your destiny’

MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter November 10, 2020

Personal obstacles and institutional limitations help first-generation students succeed. Jordan Frost, activities director at Issaquah High School and first-generation WSU alumnus, said he succeeded...

Members of the Pullman community line Grand Avenue to show support for reopening schools Monday evening.

Parents, students rally for reopening Pullman schools

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor November 10, 2020

Nearly 100 people gathered on Grand Avenue calling for the reopening of Pullman Public Schools as soon as possible, with some holding signs that read "Get Our Kids Back in School" Monday afternoon.  “Kids...

Thanksgiving is a Eurocentric holiday and is full of stereotypes about Indigenous people, said Cornel Pewewardy, professor emeritus of Indigenous nations studies at Portland State University.

Thanksgiving objectifies Indigenous people, guest speaker says

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter November 10, 2020

The commercialization of Thanksgiving is disturbing and the holiday should be decolonized, a Portland State University professor said. People are not taught the truth about Thanksgiving, said Cornel...

Pullman Civic Trust is a non-profit volunteer organization with more than 700 community members, said Bobby Ryder, president of Pullman Civic Trust. 

Pullman Civic Trust asks GPSA to support construction of walking trails

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor November 10, 2020

A representative from Pullman Civic Trust asked GPSA senators for their financial support to transform the regional railroad system into walking trails.  Pullman Civic Trust is a non-profit volunteer...

Whitman County confirms one death, 45 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms one death, 45 new COVID-19 cases

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter November 9, 2020

A female aged over 80 years died, and 45 individuals tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Whitman County now has a total of 20 COVID-related deaths, as well as 1,927 cases. Of the new patients,...

Universities need to not only acknowledge first-generation students, but also the on-campus experiences of first-generation students who are of different races and social classes, speakers said.

Speakers emphasize importance of first-generation programs

TRINITY WILLSEY, Evergreen reporter November 9, 2020

Universities use the word first-generation without truly recognizing the layers beneath the word.  First-generation students deserve to complete college, said Sarah Whitley, assistant vice president...

Participants will deliberate about the case as a jury, allowing them to delve into their thought process behind their beliefs, implicit biases and preconceived notions.

Event to simulate courtroom jury, reveal participants’ notions about race, gender

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter November 9, 2020

Students and faculty members can participate in a virtual courtroom drama during the event, “Defamation Experience,” from 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 12. The event is hosted by the Common Reading Program and...

Changes to a syllabus design and wording does not harm or help a students retention of syllabus information.

Changing syllabi design may lead to improved faculty-student relationships

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief November 9, 2020

Strong relationships between faculty members and first-generation students open doors for the students’ future success.  A study on syllabus design show that changes to design and wording did not...

The ideal book will have connections to various subjects around WSU campuses, said Karen Weathermon, co-director of WSU’s Common Reading Program. 

Common Reading Program accepting book nominations

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter November 9, 2020

The WSU Common Reading Program is accepting nominations for the 2021-22 common reading book until Nov. 15. The common reading selection committee decided there will not be a theme for book nominations...

Jefferson Elementary School PTA plans to use $2,500 to expand the school’s outdoor learning lab and garden.

Local nonprofits receive $5,000

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief November 9, 2020

Members of the Women’s Leadership Guild awarded four nonprofits a $5,000 grant each to support the health and wellness of women and children on the Palouse. In its six years of awarding grants, the...

Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter November 6, 2020

Fifteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Whitman County’s total number of cases to 1,882. There has been a total of 19 deaths. Of the new cases, one is a female is aged 0-19 years,...

WSU alumnus and first-generation student Jordan Frost will be speaking at a university event about first-generation students.

WSU alumnus to speak about challenges first-generation students face

LEIANNA KUNZ, Evergreen reporter November 6, 2020

Jordan Frost, WSU alumnus and first-generation student, considered dropping out of his master’s program because of the challenges he was facing. “I remembered that moment, and if I could go back,...

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