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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Amy Sharp, Director of Womens Center, highlights the significance of the Mom of the Year award and what it entails in an interview on Monday at Wilson Short Hall.

Award celebrates WSU mothers

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter February 27, 2020

The Division of Student Affairs is holding its annual Mom of the Year event as part of Mom’s Weekend to honor moms who have helped students in their academic journey. The event is sponsored by BECU.  Kim...

Yubi Lojewski, a sophomore studying sociology ethnic studies, describes what she does as a social justice peer educator on Wednesday evening at the CUB.

Students speak on social justice outreach

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter February 27, 2020

Social Justice Peer Educators (SJPE) spoke about their role in promoting equity and inclusion on campus in CUB L37 Wednesday.  Yubi Lojewski, a sophomore studying sociology and ethnic studies,...

Brianne Posey, Multicultural Student Services Liaison facilitating a workshop highlighting the historical and present day issues faced throughout the black community when communicating with physicians on Wednesday in CUB 420.

Black communities receive limited communication in healthcare settings

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief February 27, 2020

Visiting a healthcare physician is like getting a new ride. “When you test drive a car and you’re not really feeling it, do you say, ‘Well that’s it, I guess I’ll never drive again’? No,...

The new location of the Writing Center in the CUE, Room 402G. Along with more staff, this room allows for more appointments to happen at once.

Writing Center receives donation

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor February 26, 2020

The Graduate Student Professional Association donated $10,000 to help the WSU Graduate Writing Center secure more staffing and equipment to provide accessible hours for students. Troy Rowden, Graduate...

Rob Ruck, a history Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses how football has changed in Samoa and how their culture has been integrated into the sport on Tuesday evening in Todd Hall.

United States of Alienation

BREANNA RONEY February 26, 2020

A professor from the University of Pittsburgh spoke about the often alienating experience Samoan athletes face during their journey in U.S. sports, a topic that has been at the center of some controversy...

Sylvia Omulo, clinical assistant professor at the Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health at WSU, reflects on Thursday on her time in Kenya. She works to raise awareness on seeking medical treatment before resorting to antibiotics.

Antibiotics fail against resistant germs

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter February 26, 2020

Growing up in Kenya, Sylvia Omulo had two guarantees: falling and infectious diseases. “I really liked to play,” she said. “Some of my favorite games involved speed and falling was a consequence...

President and CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association and WSU alumni, Anthony Anton, talks about the importance of the hospitality industry and what it means to be a Coug on Tuesday in Murrow Hall.

Hospitality rep shares advice, opportunities

AMAAN RAHMAN February 26, 2020

“‘What the heck does the hospitality association do?’ is what most of my old friends ask when they run into me,” said Anthony Anton, the CEO and president of the Washington Hospitality Association...

The senators appoint three judicial board members and two freshman delegates

ASWSU Judicial Board hears complaint against pro tempore

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter February 26, 2020

This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Two ASWSU senators filed a complaint against senate Pro Tempore Hannah Martian. The ASWSU Judicial Board held a hearing for the complaint...

Engineering bacteria could reduce the need for human-made fertilizers. Controlling nitrogen in bacteria can help plants.

Bacteria can be used to make nitrogen

TJ YOCKACHONIS February 25, 2020

Some bacteria transform nitrogen in the air, which is useless to all life, into useful nutrients for plants and animals.  The importance of these “nitrogen-fixing” bacteria was the focus of...

Jan Hazelton, WSU School of Hospitality Business Management (SHBM) alum, will be speaking at the annual Bellhop dinner on Feb. 28. She will receive a plaque recognizing her achievements.

Alum inducted into hall of fame

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN February 25, 2020

WSU School of Hospitality Business Management (SHBM) alum inducted alumnus Jan Hazelton into its Hall of Fame.  Hazelton is a Seattle native and attended WSU from 1978-1983 where she graduated...

The strategic plan, if approved, will act as a rulebook for making institutional decisions. It offers insight into WSU’s core ideology and will be reviewed annually for needed changes.

Feedback wanted for 5-year plan

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN February 25, 2020

The deadline to submit feedback on the first draft of the 2020-2025 WSU system strategic plan is approaching. Comments about the draft plan can be submitted through an online survey until the end of the...

Coding Pals and Error 404: Team Not Found won in their respective tiers. Coding Pals created an app showing DNA and bones. The second team translated ASL into text.

Hacking away at the competition

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter February 25, 2020

Coding Pals and Error 404: Team Not Found got first place in their respective tiers during the annual CrimsonCode Hackathon which took place Feb. 22 and 23.  The hackathon was hosted by the Association...

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