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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

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...

A Pullman Transit bus stops on campus in 2016. After the City of Pullman declared a state of emergency Tuesday night, Pullman Transit will run two charter buses starting at 5 a.m. Saturday to transport fans to and from the WSU football game.

Pullman declares state of emergency to improve transportation

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor October 17, 2018

The City of Pullman declared a state of emergency Tuesday night in anticipation of College Gameday's arrival on campus, but city officials have good reason for the declaration, Pullman Transit Manager...

Kate Gilmore, a New York-based artist, uses different media platforms like video and steel fabricated cubes in her
exhibit Kate Gilmore: In Your Way. The exhibit has been displayed in several museums before coming to WSU.

New art exhibit features videos, interactive art

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor October 17, 2018

The Kate Gilmore: In Your Way exhibition has a new home at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art from now until Dec. 22. The solo traveling exhibition will feature several works of art that cross media...

Trevor Alkire, ASWSU Environmental Sustainability Alliance chair, discusses the plan to implement curbside compost stations for sororities and fraternities Tuesday night.

ASWSU shares potential recycling changes

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 17, 2018

ASWSU Environmental Sustainability Alliance spoke about plastic waste and recycling alternatives at the Pullman City Council meeting Tuesday night. ASWSU ESA plans to provide curbside composting as...

WSU football freshman wide receiver Rodrick Fisher leaves the Whitman County District Courthouse following a hearing for his baby DUI arrest Aug. 24 in Colfax. Fisher pled guilty to the charge Thursday.

Football player pleads guilty to ‘baby DUI’

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 16, 2018

WSU freshman wide receiver Rodrick Fisher pleaded guilty Thursday to a "baby DUI." On Aug. 24, Fisher was arrested and charged with a "baby DUI". A "baby DUI" is when a driver under 21 tests positive...

The demotion of Pluto from its status as a planet to that of a dwarf planet has long been debated since the
change in 1997. One astronomer says that debate misses what’s most interesting about Pluto.

Astronomers discuss Pluto planetary debate

CAMERON SHEPPARD, Evergreen reporter October 16, 2018

The debate over Pluto’s classification as a planet has been fought by astronomers and the public ever since the International Astronomical Union, a global assembly of astronomy experts, voted to establish...

“All you have . . . to do is be willing to learn,” Colin Warnn, head of Cougs in Space structures team, said as he discusses his teams’ involvement in designing the overall structure of the satellite.

Student club builds satellite with help of grant

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter October 15, 2018

A student aerospace club at WSU is working on a satellite named CougSat-1, which they hope to launch at some point in 2019 or 2020 from one of NASA’s rockets. Funding for the project came from a NASA...

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