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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

Andrew Gerow, a senior Viticulture and Enology major, said he helped produce three wines that will be available for purchase: two Rieslings and one rosé.

‘Know your fruit, where it’s coming from’: student describes passion for wine-making

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter May 27, 2020

A WSU Tri-Cities student was shocked to find out he received the Wine Spectator Student of the Year award. “It took a while to comprehend because it was so exciting,” said Andrew Gerow, a senior...

Protective gear like acrylic shields and face masks can keep people and workers safe from COVID-19.

Facility sells protective barriers for customer service employees

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter May 27, 2020

WSU’s Technical Services is providing protective shields for customer service locations to keep workers safe from contracting COVID-19. “These are highly in demand right now and it’s going to...

Alive Orientation will be online this summer. Presentations are in a PowerPoint format with a live feature so participants can ask questions along the way.

Online presentations held for incoming students

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter May 26, 2020

WSU’s Office of Admissions and Recruitment is offering online daily presentations for prospective and incoming students.  Randi Niehenke, associate director for the Office of Admissions and Recruitment,...

WSU professor Santanu Bose discovered the A9 protein. He said blocking some of the proteins function may stop over-inflammation of the lungs and help patients suffering from pneumonia caused by COVID-19.

Technology to lower inflammation, may help COVID-19 patients

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter May 26, 2020

WSU professor Santanu Bose has discovered a protein that, when some of its function is reduced, may help stop patients who are dying from pneumonia caused by COVID-19. The A9 protein causes inflammation....

Tawny Szumlas, owner of Rico’s Pub, said employees and customers are following COVID-19 regulations, which includes wearing protection gear like masks.

Pullman businesses adapt to Phase 2 changes

CHERYL AARNIO and SYDNEY BROWN May 22, 2020

As Phase 2 kicks off in Pullman, businesses in town must adapt to a new normal. The Safe Start plan for businesses laid out by Gov. Jay Inslee includes specific industry guidelines that businesses must...

WSU President Kirk Schulz sent an email to faculty and staff instructing them to prepare for budget cuts across each unit and department.

Faculty, staff told to prepare for 10 percent budget cut

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor May 20, 2020

WSU president Kirk Schulz sent an email on Tuesday to faculty and staff stating that each unit or department should prepare for a 10 percent budget cut.  Phil Weiler, vice president for marketing and...

Colleen Kerr, vice president for external affairs and government relations, said research is a primary function of higher education.

Town hall prepares for increase in on-site research

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor May 20, 2020

WSU research officials held a town hall Tuesday to solicit feedback on draft guidelines for research, scholarship and creative activities, which will allow on-site activities, like lab or office work,...

Phil Weiler, vice president for marketing and communications, said the money awarded to each student ranged from $500 to $1,500 depending on their financial situation.

CARES Act funding split between students, university

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter May 20, 2020

WSU received $21.76 million from the CARES Act, and the money will be split between students and the university’s COVID-19 expenses.  Brian Dixon, assistant vice president of Student Financial Services,...

Patients who want to get tested for COVID-19 must have a physician’s order.

Hospital requires patients to have doctor’s order for COVID-19 testing

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor May 20, 2020

Pullman Regional Hospital moved away from triage testing for COVID-19 and is now requiring patients to have a physician’s order before they can get tested for the virus.  Patients who want to get...

William Hall, far left, is an assistant professor for mathematics and statistics. Hall said he was recently inducted into the WSU President’s Teaching Academy.

Teaching advocacy organization adds new members for first time in six years

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter May 20, 2020

The WSU President’s Teaching Academy nearly doubled their membership when they admitted 27 new faculty members from six colleges and 17 departments in April, which is the first time any new members have...

Whitman County receives flood watch warning

Whitman County receives flood watch warning

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter May 19, 2020

The National Weather Service in Spokane issued a flood watch warning for Whitman County, according to the National Weather Service website. The warning is in effect from Tuesday evening until late Wednesday...

A Master of Science in Kinesiology degree and a Bachelor of Science in Viticulture and Enology degree will be available at WSU in the fall.

Board of Regents approves addition of two new degree programs

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter May 18, 2020

Two new degree programs will be available for students in the fall to help WSU compete with other institutions that have similar programs. On May 8, the Board of Regents voted to establish a Master...

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