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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

Crimson Robotics team captain Daniel Goto talks about the upcoming California trip to battle their robots on the show Battle Bots, on Friday at Dana Hall.

Building the perfect beast

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief March 9, 2020

Crimson Robotics president Daniel Goto has been putting in between 70-90 hours per week to work on “Pain Saw,” which is the robot his team will bring to this year’s BattleBots competition. “I...

Anna Plemons, WSU English professor, discusses some of the benefits and challenges of education within correctional facilities on Friday afternoon at Neill Public Library.

Bridging educational distances in prison

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter March 9, 2020

The first time Anna Plemons visited a prison an inmate’s pet bird landed on her shoulder. From then on she said when visiting a prison: always expect the unexpected. Plemons is a WSU clinical assistant...

Tin Tan Tacos parody account posts racist tweet

Tin Tan Tacos parody account posts racist tweet

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor March 6, 2020

A parody account for Tin Tan Tacos posted a racially insensitive tweet on Thursday discouraging people to eat at Azia and Panda Express due to the coronavirus. The Tweet has since been removed.  The...

Bill, left, and Stella Heston are not concerned about the novel coronavirus. They are Pullman retirees in their 80s.

WSU responds to COVID-19

TJ YOCKACHONIS March 6, 2020

Students and locals share concerns as WSU health leaders coordinate response efforts to prepare for a local COVID-19 outbreak in Pullman. Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued an emergency declaration...

Event explores prison life

Event explores prison life

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter March 6, 2020

WSU students are welcome to attend a free community event to kick off the new WSU Interdisciplinary Conference on Social Justice (WSU SJCON) from 3-6 p.m. Friday in the Neill Public Library.  The...

From left to right: Curtis Cohen, Sean Doster, the two moderators, Kylie Waddill and Donavyn Velez-Fucal debate multicultural issues Thursday in the CUB.

ASWSU candidates: multicultural debate

JAKOB THORINGTON and LOREN NEGRON March 6, 2020

Students from multicultural organizations on campus asked the ASWSU presidential candidates questions about leading underrepresented groups in the first presidential debate on Thursday.  Kylie...

The senate also spoke about WSU’s response to COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. Senate Chair Greg Crouch said in order to close campus, the virus must reach a level three CDC warning.

Firm begins review of gender bias allegations

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter March 6, 2020

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to clarify Greg Crouch's comments about the possibility of campus closure because of COVID-19. An external law firm began a public review of WSU’s former...

No smoke alarms went off during equipment fire in Eastlick

No smoke alarms went off during equipment fire in Eastlick

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter March 6, 2020

Overheating, smoking equipment in the Eastlick Hall basement failed to trigger smoke detectors and sprinklers on Wednesday.  Darren Jones, WSU Fire and Safety Compliance officer, said the fire...

Author gives presentation on choice, perspective and self-acceptance

Author gives presentation on choice, perspective and self-acceptance

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN March 6, 2020

People may have no control over how outside forces influence choices, but they can control their actions, choices, words and attitudes, said public speaker and author Dawn Shaw.  Shaw moved many...

Murrow Symposium postponed indefinitely

Murrow Symposium postponed indefinitely

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter March 5, 2020

The 45th Edward R. Murrow Symposium will be postponed surrounding growing concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus. Corrie Wilder, chairperson of the Symposium Committee, published an announcement on...

Administrative Assistant Albert James said he has been diminished for his position and attacked for his appearance by the senators.

ASWSU keeps Martian in office

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN March 5, 2020

A vote of no confidence in ASWSU Senate Pro Tempore Hannah Martian's ability to continue her position failed 6-11 during the meeting Wednesday night. The voting was done anonymously by ballot after...

Iris Alatorre, Women*s Center program coordinator, describes how artists make statements on feminism and gender equality on Tuesday at Wilson-Short Hall.

Art show reception to honor local women artists

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief March 5, 2020

WSU Women*s Center will host an art show reception from 12-3 p.m. Thursday at the Women*s Center which is located in Wilson-Short Hall Room 8. Iris Alatorre, Women*s Center program coordinator, said...

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