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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

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,...

Social media does not create disinformation but it does make it spread more quickly, said Porismita Borah, associate professor for the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.

Misinformation found on social media impacts whether people get vaccinated

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter November 6, 2020

Whether people get a vaccine heavily relies on trusted local sources and mainstream media messaging, according to WSU researchers who collected national survey data about vaccine adoption attitudes during...

Panel volunteer Alexandra Donnici said students and families unfamiliar with higher education can use the panel as a resource.

Panel highlights stories, achievements of first-generation students

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter November 6, 2020

WSU is hosting a panel to bring awareness to First-Generation Celebration Day at 12:10 p.m. Nov. 9. The event acknowledges the success of first-generation students and their academic journeys, said...

PRH CEO Scott Adams said COVID-19 test results are only good for the day the test was taken.

PRH officials say there will be surge in COVID-19 cases

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief November 6, 2020

The Pullman League of Women Voters hosted a panel Thursday night to discuss Pullman Regional Hospital’s COVID-19 preparedness amid an expected rise in cases. While the number of cases has decreased...

Whitman County still counting ballots

Whitman County still counting ballots

MATT HOLM, Evergreen reporter November 5, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee continues to lead Loren Culp in the Washington gubernatorial election with 58 percent of the vote statewide and 51 percent of the vote in Whitman County as of Thursday night. Culp said he...

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