The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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

Stacy Pearson, vice president of WSUs Finance and Administration, said 2.5 percent is the maximum amount tuition can be increased this year, as allowed by the state of Washington.

WSU proposes 2.5 percent tuition increase for all students

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor June 12, 2020

WSU plans to request a 2.5 percent tuition increase for the 2020-2021 academic year. The increase will apply to all students, regardless of residency and undergraduate or graduate status. The only exception...

Since Neill Public Library was founded in 1922 by American Association of University Women, it has been in seven different locations and collected 100,000 books.

‘We find ourselves needing to essentially reinvent ourselves’

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief June 12, 2020

Neill Public Library will begin its curbside pick-up service June 15, which will be available 1-6 p.m. Monday to Friday. “It's been really interesting for public libraries because we have spent a...

Theresa Elliot-Cheslek, WSU vice president and chief human resource officer, has served in the universitys human resources department since 1999.

WSU human resource officer joins national board as region representative

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief June 12, 2020

When Theresa Elliot-Cheslek graduated from WSU in 1982 with a bachelor's degree in sociology, she was adamant that she would never go back to eastern Washington. “Things change when you get older,”...

WSUs Student Recreation Center on August 2019. University Recreation facilities are planning to open at 50 percent capacity as Whitman County enters Phase 3.

University Recreation plans for Phase 3 reopening

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter June 12, 2020

Recreational facilities can operate at 50 percent capacity in Phase 3. However, Gov. Jay Inslee has not provided specific requirements for how fitness centers can open safely. WSU's University Recreation...

Prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people, limiting room occupancy, and designating flow for foot-traffic are among safety procedures WSU plans to implement in the fall.

WSU announces updates to fall instruction

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor June 10, 2020

Instructors in fall 2020 will use a HyFlex model, which is a combination of in-person and distance content delivery, according to a COVID-19 update emailed to the WSU community from WSU President Kirk...

A plan was presented to Pullman City Council during the meeting Tuesday. The plan would add a bicycle lane and a pop-up trial of three temporary parking stalls on Main Street.

City council considers new parking, ‘streatery’ on Main Street

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter June 10, 2020

The Pullman City Council voted to apply for additional parking and a new streatery on Main Street during its virtual meeting on Tuesday.  The council unanimously chose to file a grant with the Lodging...

Holland and Terrell libraries will no longer operate until midnight starting this semester

WSU libraries limit use of online film service to save money

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter June 10, 2020

WSU faculty members will now have to file a request form in order to access a Kanopy Film Service movie.  Kanopy is an online platform used by WSU to allow classes to watch films together at no cost...

Individuals can check their eligibility and sign up for vaccinations on the state’s newly launched Phase Finder website.

Most remaining businesses now open in Phase 3

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor June 10, 2020

John Wiesman, Washington's Secretary of Health, approved Whitman County to enter Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start Washington Plan on June 6. Phase 3 allows most remaining closed businesses...

There are three types of vaccines: live-attenuated, inactivated and recombinant. Vaccines protect people from contracting preventable diseases like the measles.

Science Explained: How do vaccines work?

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor June 10, 2020

As many states begin to reopen, the development of a COVID-19 vaccine has been an important topic of discussion, but many people wonder: what exactly is in a vaccine that helps humans develop immunity? Types...

WSU researchers are using computational epidemiology to model the spread of COVID-19.

Researchers use math, computers to model spread of COVID-19

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor June 8, 2020

Eric Lofgren and other researchers in his lab at WSU are using computational epidemiology — a combination of computer simulations and complex mathematics — to model the spread of diseases, like COVID-19,...

Phil Weiler, WSUs Vice President for Marketing and Communications, wrote in an email that WSU is not a direct party in the lawsuit.

WSU official submits declaration supporting lawsuit against DOE

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter June 8, 2020

A WSU official filed a declaration in support of the Washington state attorney general’s lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education.  Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s lawsuit states...

Amit Dhingra, interim chair for the horticulture department, began his two-year term as chair June 1.

Interim chair’s past experience influences path to horticulture

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief June 8, 2020

Amit Dhingra was recently named interim chair for the horticulture department.  His two-year term started on June 1. He has served as a horticulture professor at WSU since 2006. Growing up in New...

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