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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

Lauren McCluskey, a former Pullman High School student and track athlete, was murdered by 37-year-old Melvin Rowland, who she was formerly in a relationship with.

Former Pullman High School athlete murdered in Salt Lake City

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor October 23, 2018

Lauren McCluskey, a former Pullman High School track star and student-athlete at University of Utah, was found shot dead Monday night in a car near Utah campus residence halls. Authorities later found...

Guest speaker Joan King, newly-retired associate vice president and chief university budget officer, speaks to GPSA regarding WSU’s operating and capital budgets Monday evening inside the CUB.

GPSA discusses university budget, stipends

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 23, 2018

Students discussed the university budget, new stipend proposals and possible changes to graduate students’ access at the Chinook Student Center and University Recreation Center at a Monday night meeting...

Pullman Transit may add electric buses with help of grants

Pullman Transit may add electric buses with help of grants

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor October 23, 2018

Pullman Transit is applying for two grants that could bring three fully-electric buses to the area by 2021. One federally-funded grant would allow for the purchase of two electric buses, with each bus...

“We’re trying to ... make an emphasis on reducing contamination and [increasing] clean recycling,” Rick Finch, WSU waste management manager, said as he shows compacted cardboard bales in the WSU Surplus Stores.

WSU recycling changes labels to improve clarity

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 23, 2018

Bins with green commingled labels will soon switch to blue recycling labels in an effort to increase “clean” or uncontaminated recycling throughout campus. Rick Finch, manager of WSU Facilities...

Paradise Creek Brewery in Pullman was a major contributor to the 2 Weeks of Pullman event, and contributed $400 of the $2,000 from nine area businesses.

Businesses raise over $2,000 for Cougar Health Fund

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 23, 2018
'Two Weeks of Pullman' allowed businesses to donate a percentage of sales to support mental health, prevent sexual assault
ASWSU President Quinton Berkompas said the student fee will not increase because of financial uncertainty due to COVID-19.

Student groups register about 2,000 to vote in local elections

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 22, 2018

WSU student organizations registered more people on campus to vote since the beginning of the fall semester than any previous year. ASWSU worked with student organizations it thought would be willing...

Mike Wagoner, owner of Zoe Coffee and Kitchen, shows a visual representation of the amount of credit card receipts they accumulated on a spike stick this weekend with ESPN’s College GameDay in town.

Local business owners discuss GameDay crowds

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 22, 2018

While many students were out late in celebration of ESPN’s College GameDay coming to campus over the weekend, downtown business owners braced themselves for one of Pullman’s biggest football weekends...

Orange Bowl Committee member Andrew Hertz, left, WSU Athletic Director Pat Chun, center left, committee member Salomon Sredni, obscured, and WSU President Kirk Schulz, right, pose together for a picture during ESPNs College GameDay on Saturday morning.

Orange Bowl Committee visits Pullman for first time

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter October 20, 2018

Representatives from the Capital One Orange Bowl were backstage at Saturday morning’s ESPN College GameDay broadcast. Andrew P. Hertz, committee member and past president, along with member Salomon Sredni...

Aaron N. Oforlea, associate professor in the Department of English, discusses the award he received for his debut book.

Professor writes book on success, wins award

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

A WSU professor’s new book exploring the successes of black males in literature has recently won the 2018 Award for Creative Scholarship at the College Language Association (CLA) annual convention banquet. Aaron...

Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston said first responders need to know where COVID-19 patients are located so responders can protect themselves from potential exposure.

Pullman responders brace for GameDay festivities

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter October 19, 2018

As College GameDay’s broadcast approaches, Pullman first responders are preparing for what is set to be a big weekend for Pullman. “We’re not doing a whole lot different,” Pullman Fire Chief...

WSU College Republicans President Amir Rezamand discusses his reaction to Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. He said any allegations of sexual violence should be examined in a dignified manner.

Student leaders react to Kavanaugh confirmation

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 18, 2018

Two student leaders with differing political views shared their thoughts and feelings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court on Oct. 6, yet both agree political participation is important. “When...

Senator John Sullivan, from left, Senator Hannah Martian and Senator Lindsay Schilperoort listen to a fundraising request for India Night on Wednesday in the CUB.

ASWSU Senate looks to improve Title IX policy

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor October 18, 2018

At the ASWSU Senate meeting Wednesday night, student senators discussed changes to the UCORE class requirements, passed a new resolution that makes Title IX training mandatory among highly-ranked athletic...

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