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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

WSU Pullman moves classes online for rest of semester, cancels Moms Weekend

WSU Pullman moves classes online for rest of semester, cancels Mom’s Weekend

EMMA LEDBETTER and JAYCE CARRAL March 13, 2020

WSU Pullman students received an email Friday morning saying classes will be held online for the rest of the semester and Mom's Weekend is canceled.  This decision only applies to WSU Pullman...

As the World Health Organization declares a “pandemic,” some researchers offer advice and
explanation into how the COVID-19 strain works, and why washing your hands is worth the time.

Viral movement: Coronavirus spreads through infected droplets

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor March 13, 2020

The World Health Organization upgraded the severity of the current COVID-19 outbreak to a pandemic on Wednesday.  As the illness continues to spread, officials say frequent hand washing with...

Taxes for international students explained

Taxes for international students explained

AMAAN RAHMAN March 13, 2020

WSU’s Global Services presented a workshop on Thursday at the Spark to help international students possessing an F1 or J1 visa type to file their 2019 taxes. The purpose of filing a tax return is...

Audrey Weaver, left, Center for Civic Engagement peer mentor, and Ben Calabretta, CCE interim co-director, describe how students can receive help when they visit the CCE on Wednesday at the CCE.

New volunteer system tracks hours

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor March 13, 2020

Volunteers for the Center for Civic Engagement at WSU have put in about 60,000 community service hours while making a $1.5 million economic impact since August.   Ben Calabretta, CCE interim...

Hannah Martian, senior sports management major and ASWSU pro tempore and education senator, said the university’s rules are fair for maintaining a neutral campus and they still allow freedom of speech.

WSU reminds employees rules regarding political activity

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter March 13, 2020

Election season is a time for people to reflect on their ideals and discover their alignment on the political spectrum. Although for WSU, it serves as a reminder to remain neutral. Recently, WSU’s...

Cathryn Cummings poses in front of the Neill Public Library Thursday before her presentation.

Eleanor Roosevelt visits Pullman

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter March 13, 2020

Neill Public Library hosted a special guest of honor: Eleanor Roosevelt, or at least the reenactment of her.  Cathryn Cummings’ reenactment of “Women of Strength and Courage '' is a first-person...

Shannon Focht, communications coordinator for Pullman Public Schools, said the school district is not prepared to speak about Senate Bill 5395, which would apply to public schools.

Bill would require sex ed for K-12

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter March 13, 2020

Legislation that would mandate sex education in Washington public schools was sent to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk where he will decide whether to sign it into law. Senate Bill 5395 would require public...

Winter weather may affect Friday driving conditions

Winter weather may affect Friday driving conditions

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter March 12, 2020

A late winter storm may impact driving conditions from 11 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday, says a weather advisory issued by the U.S. National Weather Service. Snow expected to reach up to two inches...

African Diaspora Association representatives requested funding for their Afrogala event. ADA is denied because they would have made a profit. The issue is tabled for the next meeting.

ASWSU unsure on plans after break

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN March 12, 2020

ASWSU’s future post spring break is uncertain, said Pro Tempore Hannah Martian in Wednesday night’s senate meeting.  Martian said that there are still bills that need to be passed and resolutions...

Kylie Waddill and Donavyn Velez-Fucal hug and cry after they received a phone call from ASWSU President Quinton Berkompas telling them the results of the election. They lost 891 to 1,208.

ASWSU 2020: Waddill and Velez-Fucal reflect on loss

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter March 12, 2020

Kylie Waddill and Donavyn Velez-Fucal lost the ASWSU election for President and Vice President for the 2020-2021 school year.  “It sucks,” Waddill said. “I hope that Curtis [Cohen] and Sean...

Aydan Garland-Miner, PERIOD president, said the group is working on having free dispensers for menstrual products in all bathrooms on campus.

Tax on menstrual products removed

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief March 12, 2020

Individuals will soon not have to pay additional taxes for menstrual products after a bill passed the House and Senate during the legislative session in early March.  Senate Bill 5147 removes...

Event cancelled due to COVID-19

Event cancelled due to COVID-19

JARED BRADLEY, Evergreen reporter March 12, 2020

The Undocumented Closet event created by Undocumented Initiatives and GIESORC has been postponed due to concerns of COVID-19 coronavirus. The event was soft-cancelled to prevent the spread of COVID-19,...

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