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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

All Bookie locations close for two weeks

All Bookie locations close for two weeks

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter March 24, 2020

The Bookie will temporarily close all stores beginning on March 24 amid the COVID-19 outbreak. This closure includes CORETECH, which is the Apple authorized campus store in Pullman. The stores are...

WSU alerts students of positive COVID-19 tests

WSU alerts students of positive COVID-19 tests

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor March 23, 2020

WSU students received an alert at 9 p.m. Monday night saying WSU Pullman has received “personal reports” of positive COVID-19 tests. According to the alert, there have been no official reports...

Governor Jay Inslee announced a stay at home order for Washington citizens on March 23.

Inslee announces statewide “stay-at-home” order

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor March 23, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee announced in a press conference Monday evening that a statewide “stay-at-home” order will be in effect for at least the next two weeks.  All gatherings and non-essential outings...

WSU Athletics Director Pat Chun said he does not know how the athletic department will be affected by COVID-19.

Pat Chun speaks about changes to athletics

GRACE ARNIS, Former Evergreen managing editor March 20, 2020

“We have no foreseeable start date,” WSU Athletic Director Pat Chun said. He spoke about the future of spring football season and WSU athletics in the era of COVID-19 during a press conference...

WSU students asked to remain at permanent residence

WSU students asked to remain at permanent residence

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor March 19, 2020

WSU students received an email Thursday morning directing them to stay at their permanent off-campus residences if possible because access to food and healthcare is limited in Pullman. Students who...

Jeff Guyett, Community Action Center executive director, said CAC will remain open during regular business hours.

Food bank changes distribution methods

JARED BRADLEY, Evergreen reporter March 18, 2020

Pullman’s Community Action Center (CAC) is staying open to the public, but staff is taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The Community Food Bank is shifting its curbside...

Shannon Focht, communications coordinator for Pullman School District, said schools will remain closed until April 27.

Pullman Public Schools close for six weeks

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor March 17, 2020

Pullman Public Schools closed Monday to limit interactions that could spread COVID-19. The schools will not reopen until April 27. Shannon Focht, communications coordinator for Pullman Public Schools,...

ASWSU, GPSA call for moratorium on evictions, utility shut-offs

ASWSU, GPSA call for moratorium on evictions, utility shut-offs

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor March 14, 2020

ASWSU and GPSA published a letter on Friday calling for a moratorium on evictions, utility shut-offs, large gatherings, foreclosures and mortgage payments in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.  The...

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...

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