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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

Algal bloom which produces toxins, and occurs when water reaches a specific level of oxygen and temperature

Local park discovered to have dangerous levels of toxins

ELAYNE RODRIGUEZ, Evergreen reporter September 13, 2019

The City of Moscow found there are dangerous levels of toxins in Hordemann Pond. According to the press release from the city of Moscow, direct contact with the blue-green algae with dangerous levels...

Potential head lice outbreak leads to public health notice

Potential head lice outbreak leads to public health notice

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter September 13, 2019

Cougar Health Services has issued a university notice on head lice. Gene Patterson, WSU pest control manager, said students should consider treatment if they have shared a bed with someone who has lice,...

Then-Retention Counselor Carlos Salazar talks about the inclusiveness of Latinx Heritage Month on Sept. 11, 2018 in the Chicanx Latinx Student Center.

WSU kicks off Latin Heritage Month at soccer game

CAITLIN KOONCE, Evergreen reporter September 13, 2019

The Chicanx Latinx Student Center is hosting events throughout the month to celebrate Latin Heritage Month. “The goal of the events is for people to learn about our culture as well as promote what...

Makayia Thompson, president of Black Student Union, speaks to attendees at an open forum about WSU PD’s arrests of black individuals Tuesday evening in the Smith Center for Undergraduate Education.

Students address disparity of campus police arrests

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter September 11, 2019

The Black Student Union hosted an open discussion about the disparity of WSU police arrests toward black students. Students and faculty met at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Smith Center for Undergraduate Education...

Flood advisory issued for Whitman county

Flood advisory issued for Whitman county

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter September 10, 2019

The U.S. National Weather Service in Spokane issued a flood advisory warning for Whitman and Latah counties until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pullman, Colfax, Albion, Colton and Uniontown could experience...

Arun Imayakunar, Treasurer of Indian Students Association, chats with other attendees at the welcoming party Sunday night at the Chinook Community Center.

WSU club hosts event for incoming students

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter September 9, 2019

The Indian Students’ Association hosted an event featuring Indian food and a DJ on Sunday night to welcome freshmen and returning students. The event organizers brought in the DJ and equipment as...

Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston said wildifre season usually starts in July and lasts until August. This year, dry conditions caused more than 50 wildfires in western Washington in June, a month earlier than expected, but the season will last until some point in September.

Pullman experiencing slower wildfire season

CAITLIN KOONCE, Evergreen reporter September 6, 2019

Washington has seen fewer wildfires this year than expected, according to officials at the Pullman fire department. Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston said this wildfire season in Pullman was predicted...

Using a drone as opposed to driving a boat to monitor the amount of salmon is more cost-effective and
less time consuming says McLain Johnson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fish biologist.

Grad student uses drones to study salmon

CAITLIN KOONCE, Evergreen reporter September 6, 2019

WSU graduate student Daniel Auerbach is using drones to help the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) monitor salmon spawning points, also known as redds. The research focusing on summer...

A sign stands in front of the Kappa Sigma fraternity building on Thursday evening. Chapter president Kosay Hartmann said without IFC recognition, the chapter cannot participate in events like homecoming and Greek Week.

Gamma Mu chapter unrecognized by IFC

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief September 6, 2019

The Gamma-Mu chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity is no longer recognized by the Interfraternity Council due to an alcohol-related incident that occurred last fall. Kappa Sigma will be unrecognized until...

Peter Mundt, director of community relations and marketing at Gritman Medical Center, says they have received reports of scammers falsely claiming to be employees at the non-profit.

Fraudulent phone calls reported in Palouse area

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief September 5, 2019

Gritman Medical Center has received about five reports of fraudulent phone calls from scammers pretending to be hospital employees within its service region since Aug. 22. Peter Mundt, director of community...

Rebecca Craft, a professor of psychology, speaks about marijuana and whether or not it should be considered a medical miracle on Wednesday at the Foley Speaker’s Room.

Foley Talk: marijuana legalization

CAMERON SHEPPARD, Evergreen reporter September 5, 2019

Research into marijuana has been slow to develop, but more people are for its legalization than ever. That's what Rebecca Craft, a professor of psychology, told the crowd at her talk Wednesday afternoon...

Terry Boston, associate vice president of Operations & Finance, answers questions during the annual GPSA meeting Jan. 22, 2018 evening in the CUB. Boston has been named acting vice president of Student Affairs.

Longtime WSU staff member to act as vice president for student affairs

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter September 4, 2019

Terry Boston, associate vice president for finance and operations, will serve as acting vice president for Student Affairs while current Vice President Mary Jo Gonzales is on leave, according to an Aug....

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