Athletic director in support of Pac-12 decision to cancel games
CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
August 14, 2020
WSU Athletic Director Pat Chun expressed support for the Pac-12’s decision to postpone sporting events for the year. Chun said in a press conference on Thursday that he met with student-athletes and coaches Tuesday night following the Pac-12’s decision. “To have to tell them that we need to ...
‘Cancel COVID’ campaign to educate about preventative practices
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
August 13, 2020
WSU students may soon see more information about practices to reduce the spread of COVID-19 as part of a new system-wide “Cancel COVID” campaign. Students who are interested in health communication, health promotion or spreading awareness about COVID-19 can apply to be Cancel COVID Champions online...
Pac-12 postpones games for fall sports until 2021
CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
August 11, 2020
The Pac-12 announced today there will be no athletic competitions for the rest of 2020. Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott said the Pac-12 CEO group voted unanimously to postpone all athletic competition through the rest of the calendar year. He said this does not rule out workouts and practices that can h...
WSU’s move to distance learning will not cost less, university officials say
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 31, 2020
The move to remote instruction will not come with fewer expenses, WSU officials said Friday afternoon in the online COVID-19 Town Hall. “Certainly it’s not less expensive,” WSU Provost Elizabeth Chilton said. “As someone who has taught courses in both remote environment and face to face, it...
ASWSU voices concern over tuition increase following move to online classes
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 29, 2020
ASWSU is disappointed the university is going forward with a 2.5 percent tuition increase following WSU’s announcement that classes will be moved online. WSU is spending more money to move to an online format than the university would be spending for face-to-face classes, said Phil Weiler, WSU's V...
Pullman faces economic uncertainty, city finance director says
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 29, 2020
The City of Pullman may face a 12 percent drop in revenue in the coming months, but city officials said they expected worse after months of economic slowdown. Financial update 2020 Pullman Finance Director Mike Urban gave a presentation during Tuesday’s virtual city council meeting on the fi...
Schulz says tuition stays the same; student fees to be reevaluated
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 25, 2020
WSU will not reduce tuition for any students, WSU President Kirk Schulz confirmed Friday afternoon in an online town hall. “I would ask our Coug family to remember we’re also in the midst of a pandemic, and the university is cutting back on a lot of our expenses,” Schulz said. WSU upd...
WSU waits to make decision about fall sports, athletic director says
CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
July 25, 2020
WSU Athletic Director Pat Chun expressed cautious optimism for a fall sports season in September. He feels good about the protocols and environment WSU Athletics has put into place to keep student-athletes and staff safe, Chun said during a virtual press conference Friday afternoon. “We feel...
WSU Greek chapter chartered by first Native American sorority in country
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
July 24, 2020
Alpha Pi Omega Sorority chartered WSU’s Xi chapter this month, allowing it to become a fully-fledged chapter to the sorority. Three members founded the chapter to create a support system for themselves and other Native American women. Established in 1994, Alpha Pi Omega is the first Native Ame...
Crimson Community Grants provide emergency funding for students
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 24, 2020
Nearly 800 students received funding from the Crimson Community Grant project, which distributed more than $500,000 worth of funding in partnership with BECU. Each recipient was given between $200 and $1,000. “With your generosity, I will be able to continue my research from home,” wrote Azdren Coma...
Student facilities director outlines safety measures for reopening
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
July 24, 2020
The Student Recreation Center implemented safety guidelines to protect students and staff upon its reopening. Everyone must wear a mask or cloth face covering to enter all indoor and outdoor facilities when social distancing cannot be maintained, according to the UREC website. UREC Facilities Dir...
Symposium to allow quinoa enthusiasts learn from leaders in the field
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 24, 2020
Within the last several years, quinoa has become a household grain after being a rather unknown crop in many parts of the world. Researchers will call more attention to the crop by sharing cutting-edge research at the second International Quinoa Research Symposium. The symposium will spotlight how quinoa cont...
WSU Athletic Director Pat Chun expressed support for the Pac-12’s decision to postpone sporting events for the year. Chun said in a press conference...
