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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

Activists walk across Reaney Park to join a small group of other activists for a rally supporting First Amendment rights Saturday afternoon.

Political group hosts First Amendment rally in Pullman

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor September 20, 2020

About 20 individuals gathered for a First Amendment rally hosted by the political group Patriot Prayer on Saturday afternoon at Reaney Park.  Participants gathered to object to the Pullman Police Department’s...

WSU’S COVID-19 testing sites moved to the entrance of Beasley Coliseum due to wildfire smoke on campus Tuesday. The testing at Beasley is being conducted by the National Guard and is free for all WSU students. Testing is available on site 12-6 p.m. through Friday.

WSU students’ attempt to return to normal is ‘fueling the epidemic’

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor September 17, 2020

Despite local restrictions on social gatherings and WSU’s switch to distance learning, Pullman currently has the second greatest daily COVID-19 case average by population in the U.S.  In the last...

The ASWSU communications team has been working on the “Why I Wear a Mask” campaign to inform students about COVID-19.

ASWSU Senate appoints communications senator

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN September 17, 2020

The ASWSU Senate filled the communication position and confirmed the Asian Pacific American Student Coalition chair during Wednesday night’s meeting. The Senate confirmed Bailey Halpin, senior human...

Whitman County confirms one new COVID-19 case

Whitman County confirms one new COVID-19 case

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter September 16, 2020

One individual tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Whitman County’s total to 1,066. The new patient is female and aged 20-39 years, according to a press release from the Whitman County Emergency...

Pullman City councilmembers approved thousands of dollars in public works projects during a meeting Tuesday night.

City council supports police issuing tickets to COVID-19 partygoers

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter September 16, 2020

Pullman City Council unanimously approved higher penalties for violating public health orders in an attempt to mitigate the recent COVID-19 spike in the city during a virtual meeting Tuesday night. Pullman...

Classes at Pullman High School began Aug. 31. Students say classes are more populated and teachers are more flexible than last school year.

Students speak about high school experience amid pandemic

HUNTER ORCUTT, Evergreen reporter September 16, 2020

As local COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, students attending high school discuss adapting to online learning, missing social interaction and worrying about the pandemic. Not being able to attend physical...

Whitman County Superior Court Judge Gary Libey is serving his last term as judge.

County superior court judge presents at virtual event

MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter September 16, 2020

Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the fact that Gary Libey is not serving his last term as a judge. Instead, he is running unopposed for another four-year term, which will end in...

The blood drive will occur from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Gladish Community and Cultural Center at 115 NW State St. Room 211.

Community Center to host blood drive next month

MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter September 15, 2020

The Gladish Community and Cultural Center will be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at 115 NW State St. Room 211.  There are 29 spots designated for blood...

Whitman County Superior Court Judge Gary Libey will present at a virtual Brown Bag event.

County superior court judge to present during virtual Brown Bag event

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter September 15, 2020

The Whitman County Superior Court judge will discuss information about the superior court during a virtual Brown Bag event hosted by the League of Women Voters of Pullman from 12-1 p.m. Tuesday.  Whitman...

GPSA Senators will meet again for a GPSA Town Hall at 1 p.m. on Sept. 18.

GPSA Senators talk stipends, childcare center

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor September 15, 2020

GPSA senators met to discuss registered student organizations, upcoming training and the Python Working Group, which focuses on a computer programming language that processes data during a meeting Monday...

Local nonprofits are accepting donations to help those affected by the wildfires across Whitman County.

Local organizations accept donations for those affected by wildfires

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter September 14, 2020

The United Way of Whitman County and other community partners are accepting financial donations for those affected by the fires in the county.  The United Way of Whitman County has been working with...

Steve Way, actor and comedian with muscular dystrophy, will speak about healthcare for Americans with disabilities from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Access Center, disabled students club host virtual disability awareness series

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter September 14, 2020

Speakers will emphasize how intersectionality affects those who live with disabilities during a WSU-systemwide virtual disability awareness series this fall. Events will start this Wednesday and continue...

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