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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The county will distribute the vaccinations in phases, starting with Phase 1a. This includes high-risk workers and first responders, as well as those who work and reside in long-term care facilities.

COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Whitman County

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief December 17, 2020

One WSU official says now is the time to “double down” on COVID-19 protective measures, as Whitman County received its first shipment of vaccines today. “We can see the light at the end of the...

WSU Pullmans freshmen enrollment in fall 2020 decreased by 720 students.

WSU freshmen enrollment decreases, retention rates increase

STEFFI LUDAHL, Evergreen reporter December 17, 2020

Freshmen enrollment across the WSU system decreased this fall, while retention rates increased. For fall 2020, WSU had 4,040 freshmen system-wide, according to the WSU Institutional Research website....

Faculty Senators have been concerned about WSU paying Pac-12 annual membership fees starting in fiscal year 2022.

Faculty Senate resists million-dollar commitment to athletics

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor December 11, 2020

WSU Faculty Senators expressed concerns during a meeting Thursday that a proposed $2 million to $3 million commitment to help resolve the Athletics budget deficit could harm academic quality.  Budget...

SELs interested in finding and rewarding students who have a vision for how to serve society with their engineering talents,” said Stephanie Schweitzer, SEL senior vice president of marketing and communications.

WSU engineering students receive $5,000 scholarships

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief December 11, 2020

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories awarded two WSU students with $5,000 scholarships through its recently launched scholarship program. WSU engineering students Grace Harris and Alyssa Hovenkotter...

Any internet delays would be short: one or two seconds.

Potential internet delays on Saturday

MATT HOLM, Evergreen reporter December 11, 2020

WSU Information Technology Services will be updating the Pullman campus Wi-Fi routers from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 12. This update could cause disruptions to internet access, as well as minor delays that...

Students will receive test results within 48 hours.

Students required to get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival to campus in spring

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief December 10, 2020

Students coming to campus in spring will be required to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival at Beasley Coliseum.  “If students are living in a residence hall or on-campus apartment, they will be...

Samantha Cruz, director of legislative affairs, said she wants to require free menstrual products in residence hall bathrooms.

ASWSU Senators approve new member, resolution

MATT HOLM, Evergreen reporter December 10, 2020

ASWSU senators unanimously voted to approve Jack Maloy, junior history major, as an education senator. Maloy said his first goal as senator will be to monitor the arrest rate of Black people in Pullman....

Einstein Bros. Bagels, Starbucks, Lighty Espresso Bar, and The Market at Cougar Way will operate on limited hours until Dec. 24.

WSU Dining Services to close Dec. 24, reopen Jan. 4

MATT HOLM, Evergreen reporter December 10, 2020

WSU Dining Services will close down all student dining options Dec. 24 and reopen Jan. 4 with limited capacity until classes resume.  Einstein Bros. Bagels, Starbucks, Lighty Espresso Bar,...

Students taking courses in professional health science careers like medicine, pharmacy and veterinary medicine are excluded from the NRC grade option because of accreditation issues, WSU Provost Elizabeth Chilton said.

University officials describe freshmen move-in protocols

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief December 10, 2020

WSU officials discussed the "No Record, COVID" grade option, arrival testing for students in the spring and vaccine distribution during a COVID-19 town hall on Wednesday. The university adopted a new...

Students can request food, safe-sex supplies and sanitary products in their go-bag for pickup or delivery.

Food pantry, go-bags available to students during winter break

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter December 10, 2020

Students struggling with food insecurity will have in-person access to WSU’s Office for Access and Opportunity Food Pantry, and can also request go-bags for pickup or delivery over winter break.  The...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency pays for personnel costs associated with the guard, including salaries, housing and food. WSU covers the cost of processing tests, which is worth about $100 each.

Whitman County, WSU to request for national guard to stay in town

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief December 10, 2020

WSU is working with the Whitman County Public Health Department to file a request for the Army National Guard to remain in Pullman after the semester ends. The request will be submitted to the Washington...

Police officers are doing extra patrols this winter to prevent possible burglaries.

Police warn residents to lock homes before leaving town to prevent break-ins

TRINITY WILLSEY, Evergreen reporter December 10, 2020

The Pullman Police Department and WSU PD recommend students lock their windows, hide their valuables, and ask a neighbor to collect their mail and shovel their walkway before leaving town. Burglars...

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