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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

Professor of biological systems engineering Shyam Sablani discusses a new spoiled milk detector May 8 in the LJ Smith Building. These detectors will change color so that consumers can tell when the milk spoils.

Sensor will detect expired milk before opening, researchers discover

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter May 16, 2019

A newly developed sensor for plastic milk gallons will be able to determine if milk is expired before the consumer opens the container. Shyam Sablani, researcher and professor in the Department of Biological...

Jessica Fung, a graduate student at the University of Idaho, says she hopes the workshop will affect the participants positively by being able to bring something to take home and put in their backyard Tuesday afternoon in Moscow.

WSU, UI to host program on pollinators

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter May 3, 2019

The entomology departments of WSU and University of Idaho will team up together to host a family-friendly workshop about pollinators on the Palouse. The workshop will take place 2-4 p.m. Saturday at...

Michael Cleveland, Associate professor in the Department of Human Development, explains his research to determine if sexual aggression in college-age males is a result of attending bars and parties on Wednesday afternoon in Johnson Tower.

Researcher analyzes data from college-aged males on sexual violence

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter May 3, 2019

An associate professor at WSU helped analyze research on the sexual aggression of college-aged males. Michael Cleveland, department of human development associate professor, said the research implemented...

Deepti Singh, assistant professor in WSU’s School of the Environment, says she collected atmospheric data like pressure, temperature, moisture and rainfall across different regions. The data was used to generate a computer model reconstruction.

Researcher studies monsoons in South Asia

CAMERON SHEPPARD, Evergreen reporter April 29, 2019

As monsoons in South Asia become less predictable and more intense, WSU research is helping understand how and why it happens. Deepti Singh, assistant professor in WSU’s School of the Environment,...

WSU students used the history of buildings on the Pullman campus, like Waller Hall, to create a book that should help the university staff on future construction projects.

Lack of resources prompted research of WSU buildings

CAMERON SHEPPARD, Evergreen reporter April 26, 2019

Students at WSU researched the architectural history of the university to compose an informational booklet that will help guide future builders to be consistent with the campus’s design standards. Phil...

Swechha Pokharel, a co-researcher and graduate student, speaks about a new way cells become inflamed that was previously unknown Monday at Bustad Hall.

Researchers connect cholesterol, swelling

CAMERON SHEPPARD, Evergreen reporter April 19, 2019

Researchers at WSU found that a certain type of cholesterol in the body could be linked to cancer and other heart health issues. Santanu Bose, professor in the department of veterinary microbiology...

Carolyn Ross, WSU food science professor, explains the two methods they discovered to wean humans off from the amount of salt consumed Monday afternoon.

Researchers work to decrease salt levels in food, but keep same taste

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter April 18, 2019

Researchers are testing different salt compounds in everyday food items like tomato soup. They are using an electronic tongue with seven sensors that each react to one of the flavors: sweet, sour, salty,...

Xianming Shi, associate professor for the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, discusses the use of magnesium chloride as a deicer Friday in Sloan Hall.

Research shows road chemical damages street health

HANNAH WELZBACKER, Evergreen reporter April 16, 2019

A WSU researcher found that a chemical used on the roads during snowy weather has dangerous, and hidden, effects on the health of roadways and bridges. Xianming Shi, WSU civil and environmental engineering...

“It’s my hope and theirs that the federal government will
See Treaty Page 6 provide a remedy that is fair to history,” Orlan Svingen says.

WSU releases documentary on government, Shoshone Bannock treaty

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor April 16, 2019

A WSU documentary, filmed over the course of eight years, showed research on an unratified treaty between the U.S. and the mixed-band of Shoshone Bannock and sheep-eater people. Alicia Woodard, a part-time...

Savanna Obernberger, junior criminal justice major, says her app idea would encourage sober driving and 
provides alternative transportation options if user’s alcohol blood content tests above the .08 legal limit.

Student plans app to reduce DUI rates

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter April 15, 2019

A WSU student created a concept for an app in response to an increase in rates of drunk driving in Washington. Savanna Obernberger, junior criminal justice major, said she worked with the Washington...

Brandon Hopkins, assistant research professor in the Department of Entomology, speaks about how new research may lead to fewer honeybee losses on Wednesday at Food Science and Human Nutrition building.

Team aims to find bee disease solution

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter April 12, 2019

A WSU research team will study refrigeration storage in hopes that there will be fewer losses from parasites during almond pollination. The grants from the Almond Board of California and the Washington...

The WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland hosts the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center. This study can help wine producers make better decisions about when to harvest grapes for winemaking.

Researchers study effects of alcohol concentration in wine

CAMERON SHEPPARD, Evergreen reporter April 12, 2019

Research done by scientists at WSU suggests that a wine's alcohol concentration may play a larger role than other properties of the wine in determining its taste, aroma and mouthfeel. Jim Harbertson,...

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