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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

Acacia Kapusta, former outreach and education coordinator for the Office of Outreach and Education, left, says the clothing bank offers items such as bathing suits, wigs, underwear, shoes, jewelry and hats.

Inclusive clothing bank aims to help students, faculty, staff

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter August 19, 2019

A mannequin’s head with a blond wig sits on a shelf in the Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center. Clothing racks hanging everything from plaid shirts to a bronze sequined...

Professor Erica Crespi explains how Northern Leopard frogs are facing habitat destruction in the northwest United States Friday afternoon in Heald Hall. Crespi says a number of factors can lead to declining populations, including disease, dams and housing developments.

Researchers rear threatened species of frog

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter August 19, 2019

In an effort to reintroduce the Northern Leopard frog in Washington state, WSU researchers have been raising frogs to release them into the wild. Tadpoles were reared at WSU in artificial ponds that...

The WSU police department used to hold guns deemed legal by the state for students before the gun law changes. They previously stored between 50 and 70 guns.

Campus police no longer housing firearms for students

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter August 19, 2019

The WSU Police Department is no longer providing firearms storage to students. The change is due to a new gun law in the state that took effect in July. Initiative 1639 was adopted by Washington voters...

Joseph Thornton, director of operations at the Pullman Public Schools district, said the safety project cost $40,000 total for three schools.

Pullman School District updates security in several schools

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter August 12, 2019

The Pullman School District has upgraded security measures at three of its elementary schools to ensure staff always knows who’s coming into their buildings. The security changes were implemented...

Marcela Pattinson, assistant director of multicultural student services, says the workshop will include on-campus resources for undocumented students.

Workshop for incoming undocumented students

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter August 12, 2019

WSU will host an informational workshop for undocumented students explaining resources available on campus for them during WSU’s Week of Welcome. The workshop will be held 2-3 p.m. Friday at the Women*s...

Public records show some grad students who experienced behaviors consistent with stalking did not see outcomes.

‘A beautiful setup for predators’

MAGGIE QUINLAN and RACHEL SUN July 18, 2019

Editor’s note: The Daily Evergreen left out names of professors and students to protect the women who filed complaints. Some WSU professors who students accused of sexually harassing them are still...

Allen Sutton, pictured above, will start as the executive director for the department of Community, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence in WSUs Office of Outreach and Education July 15.

WSU hires new director of Community, Equity and Inclusive Excellence

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter July 11, 2019

WSU’s Office of Outreach and Education has named an executive director to lead its Community, Equity and Inclusive Excellence department. Allen Sutton will begin his tenure as the department’s director...

Jill J. McCluskey was announced as the new Director of the School of Economic Sciences, set to replace current Director Alan Love when the Fall semester begins.

School of Economic Sciences names first female director

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter June 27, 2019

The WSU School of Economic Sciences (SES) announced Jill McCluskey as the first female director for the school, set to begin her duties in the fall. McCluskey has been the associate director at the...

Weather service expects hail the size of ping pong balls will come this afternoon.

Thunderstorm watch issued

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter June 26, 2019

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch today for the Palouse. Its forecast is predicting frequent lightning, winds up to 70 mph and hail reaching the size of ping pong balls.  Mark...

Chris Franklin, Assistant Principal of Athletics and Activities at Pullman High School, speaks on how the donation from the Pullman Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Community Investment Fund will go towards outfitting student athletes with special sensors meant to gather data on concussions during a Chamber meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Gladish Community Center.

Pullman High School to use concussion detecting sensors

GABRIEL BRAVO, Evergreen reporter June 13, 2019

Pullman’s Community Investment Committee presented a $10,000 grant to Pullman Regional Hospital and Pullman High School to help fund health and safety initiatives Tuesday. This would be part of the Athlete...

Phil Weiler, Vice President for marketing and communication at Washington State University, says one reason for the deficit is that the school makes less money from ticket sales and donations compared to universities of similar size.

Athletics department faces $100 million debt

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter June 13, 2019

The WSU Board of Regents approved the athletics budget for the fiscal year 2020, and its plan to have a breakeven operating budget by 2023. Between 2016 and 2019, WSU Athletics’ operating deficit...

Alejandra Carranza, a senior at Washington State University, talks about her experience as a first generation student during an interview June 5 in the Lighty Student Services Building.

WSU becomes First Forward institution

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter June 13, 2019

WSU has joined the University of Washington as the second school in Washington to affiliate with First Forward, a national program that acknowledges higher education institutions that strive to help students...

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