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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

John Shaheen, director of WSU Transportation Services, presents information from
his department during the GPSA meeting Monday at the Butch’s Den.

Graduate students talk parking proposals

KIRSI LUNDHAGEN, Evergreen reporter September 11, 2018

At a GPSA meeting Monday night John Shaheen, director of WSU Transportation Services Services, spoke to the Senate on the strategic goals and decision-making process around transit and parking on the university...

Members of the Pullman Fire Department stand outside the four-tenant apartment
on Maple Street that burned down last Tuesday.

Residents of burned building look for new homes

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter September 11, 2018

Residents of the Maple Street apartment that burned down last week are trying to pick up the pieces as they move from hotel to hotel, still looking for a permanent place to live. The residents are devastated...

Gamma Chi chapter president George Jarvis, left, and WSU President Kirk Schulz, right, cut the
ribbon for the Alpha Tau Omega lodge after the fraternity’s $2.8 million repair and remodel.

Local fraternity finishes $2.8 million renovation

KYLE MOEN, Evergreen reporter September 11, 2018

After a $2.8 million renovation, the WSU chapter of Alpha Tau Omega held a ceremony Saturday to celebrate. The renovation was made possible by the $2.3 million the chapter raised through alumni donations...

Assistant professors of Special Education Don Mcmahon, left, and Brenda Barrio, right, discuss the ROAR program April 12 in the Education Addition building.

WSU program for students with disabilities seeks applicants

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief September 11, 2018
An information meeting will be held this month

WSU employees ask administration for higher wages

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor September 10, 2018

The WSU Classified Staff will be delivering postcards to President Kirk Schulz’s office asking for raises at 2:30 p.m. Monday. Classified Staff includes employees such as carpenters, roofers, electricians...

Vaccine prices may be adjusted on an income-based scale at the county health department and no one is turned away.

Local health centers prepare for flu season

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor September 10, 2018

As flu season fast approaches, the Whitman County Health Department and Cougar Health Services are gearing up with flu vaccines. Mortality attributed to pneumonia and influenza remained above epidemic...

STDs including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis have all increased nationally. Whitman County is highest in the state.

Area leads state for STD rates, expert says

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor September 10, 2018

The number of STD cases in Whitman County are increasing at an alarming rate. “Right now Whitman County has the highest STD rate in Washington state because of the college campus,” said Deanna Claybaugh,...

WSU President Kirk Schulz addresses university finances and future admissions trends while talking with reporters at a press conference held Aug. 22 at the Lewis Alumni Centre.

Schulz talks budget, mental health, enrollment

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor September 8, 2018

During a meeting with The Daily Evergreen on Friday, WSU President Kirk Schulz and Phil Weiler, vice president of marketing and communications, addressed university issues including the budget, mental...

Provisions in the initiative require training in de-escalation, first aid and mental health.

Initiative aims to target deadly force by law enforcement

KYLE MOEN, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2018

An initiative on the November election ballot could affect the use of deadly force by police officers. Washington Initiative 940 would require de-escalation training, and mental health and first aid...

Chemical engineering major Elyas Alnamnakani picks up a flyer for STAGE Student Theatre’s improv comedy show at Glenn Terrell Mall on Wednesday.

Theater group gets new location, looks forward to ‘semester of change’

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2018
Many performances will be held in the CUB
Annie Fan, a fifth-year senior studying wildlife ecology and conservation science, talks about her summer spent working for Pheonix Conservency Wednesday at The Chinook.

Finding love for conservation

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2018

Annie Fan, a senior at WSU, only realized she wanted to major in wildlife ecology and conservation last summer after a fellowship at the San Diego Zoo. One year later, she’s doing environmental field...

Philosophy professor creates GoFundMe to ‘save WSU philosophy’

HAYLEY MARTINEZ, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2018

A philosophy professor at WSU has created a GoFundMe page titled “Save WSU Philosophy,” and is criticizing the university for a merger of the philosophy department with the political science department...

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