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John Yates, school of electrical engineering and computer science engineering manager, discusses the need for technology upgrades during the Student Technology Fees Hearing on Tuesday at the CUE.

Technology fee proposals continue

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor • March 20, 2019

This article has been updated to reflect the correct proposal for the electrical engineering and computer science school. Students already pay a $40 fee for this; Cevetello was proposing to continue the...

Capital Budget Director Deborah Carlson gives an overview of the upcoming meeting to decide the disbursement of student technology fees during the meeting in on Monday in Lighty Student Services. Some of the possible recipients of technology funding will be funding for a gaming room in the Chinook center, improvements to the Jewett Observatory, and modernization of Kimbrough Music Building.

Committee reviews budget proposals

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter • March 19, 2019

The WSU Technology Fee Committee discussed requests to use money from the annual student fee at its Technology Budget Review on Monday. Capital Budget Director Deborah Carlson said the student technology...

Students attend a MEChA meeting where they discuss the College Admission Scandal on Monday evening in the CUE.

Students discuss college admission scandal

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor • March 19, 2019

WSU students and members of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlan (MEChA) discussed the recent national college admissions scandal and affirmative action during their meeting Monday night. Nallely...

NHSTA recalls 37 million Takata airbags

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter • March 19, 2019

Pullman Police issued an alert regarding a recall of Takata airbags. Drivers can check their vehicle for any recalls by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website and entering...

Thermal bacteria grows in natural springs located at Yellowstone National Park. The device WSU and Montana State University students use to collect samples is shown in the picture above.

New device furthers WSU research on thermal bacteria

SANDY VO, Evergreen reporter • March 19, 2019

WSU graduate researchers worked with Montana State University (MSU) students to find an improved method of enriching thermophilic bacteria — bacteria that thrive in water with high temperatures — in...

Four WSU student teams competed against universities nationwide to see which group could come up with the best presentation for a solution to a construction problem.

WSU students take first in national construction competition

ELAYNE RODRIGUEZ, Evergreen reporter • March 19, 2019

The WSU Construction Management team earned top rankings for their solution strategies in the Associated Schools of Construction competition in early February. Anne Anderson, WSU construction management...

Sandi Brabb says the events will encourage female STEM students to pursue these fields more.

Women in STEM hosts week of events

NAPHTALI CALLES, Evergreen reporter • March 18, 2019

Women in STEM fields will have the chance to engage in networking opportunities this week. WSU Week of Women in STEM (WiSTEM) is free for all students, said Sandi Brabb, director of career services...

Phil Weiler, vice president of university marketing and communications, says the board spent the fall 2018 semester and part of this semester working on rates that would fit student interests.

Board to increase campus living rates

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter • March 18, 2019

The Board of Regents unanimously approved a recommendation from the Housing and Dining Advisory Board to increase housing and dining rates on campus. New rates will not exceed 2.3 percent for those...

Dr. Michael Knoblauch, director of the Franceschi Microscopy and Imaging Center, discusses benefits of electron microscopes on Tuesday.

Microscope allows three-dimensional reconstruction

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter • March 8, 2019

A new microscope is open for student and faculty use at the Franceschi Microscopy and Imaging Center (FMIC). FMIC staff scientist Daniel Mullendore said the Apreo VolumeScope is a scanning electron...

Jennifer Ellsworth, director of counseling and psychological services, expresses concerns with the steady incline of mental health issues among students and how to combat it.

Service guide to help faculty deal with student issues

ELAYNE RODRIGUEZ, Evergreen reporter • March 8, 2019

A Cougar Health Services representative discussed new resources faculty can use to help students with mental health Thursday at the Faculty Senate meeting. Jennifer Ellsworth, director of counseling...

Xiahui Zhang, research assistant in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, talks about a new separation technique that could lead to reduced carbon dioxide emissions Monday at the Engineering Teaching/Research Building.

Researchers separate gas, combat climate change

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter • March 8, 2019

A WSU research team is working on solutions to climate change. A new process could capture and separate carbon dioxide from gases emitted from industrial processes. The main reason they are researching...

Ahnna McCoy, a WSU Transportation Options intern, explains how she helps students and staff find ways to get to and around campus Tuesday at the CUB.

Program provides commuting options

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter • March 8, 2019

Coug Commute Advisor is a program that WSU faculty, staff and students can use to plan commutes or look for a different mode of transportation. Ahnna McCoy, a WSU Transportation Options intern, said...

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