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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

Social media does not create disinformation but it does make it spread more quickly, said Porismita Borah, associate professor for the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.

Misinformation found on social media impacts whether people get vaccinated

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter November 6, 2020

Whether people get a vaccine heavily relies on trusted local sources and mainstream media messaging, according to WSU researchers who collected national survey data about vaccine adoption attitudes during...

Panel volunteer Alexandra Donnici said students and families unfamiliar with higher education can use the panel as a resource.

Panel highlights stories, achievements of first-generation students

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter November 6, 2020

WSU is hosting a panel to bring awareness to First-Generation Celebration Day at 12:10 p.m. Nov. 9. The event acknowledges the success of first-generation students and their academic journeys, said...

Sam Lopez, junior political science major, said after listening to other student’s stories about COVID-19, he has a more positive outlook, knowing that other students are having the same issues as him, such as fear or loss of hope and financial issues.

Students, staff share effects of COVID-19

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief November 6, 2020

WSU students and staff spoke about the impacts of COVID-19 as well as a new Community & Equity Certificate offered by the university during a diversity, equity and inclusion summit Thursday afternoon. Student...

Over 90 percent of the 1,400 ballots received by the Whitman County Elections Office by 3:30 on Nov. 3 were either sent by mail or left in ballot dropboxes.

Students react to contentious election

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief November 5, 2020

A majority of WSU students casted their ballots for the first time in a presidential election this year. Over 90 percent of the 1,400 ballots received at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 by the Whitman County Elections...

ASWSU President Curtis Cohen said he wants to ensure academic break days are legitimate rest days.

ASWSU partners with GPSA to help Pullman restaurants

MATT HOLM, Evergreen reporter November 5, 2020

ASWSU President Curtis Cohen met with ASWSU senators to discuss WSU’s plan to replace spring break with academic break days without homework during Wednesday night’s meeting. Cohen said he and ASWSU...

The Pullman Public Schools board decided to begin in-person classes early next year for some students.

Schools to reopen Jan. 4 for K-1 students

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor November 5, 2020

Pullman Public Schools board voted for in-person classes to begin Jan. 4 for students K-1. Students’ social and emotional needs must be addressed, said Allison Munch-Rotolo, board liaison for Sunnyside...

Alpha Sigma Phi’s new members were told to consume alcohol quickly in a parking lot near NE Terre View then run to Jack in the Box afterward.

Records show WSU fraternity engaged in hazing

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief November 5, 2020

Records show that WSU's Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity engaged in hazing during a new member activity in March, which led to its loss of recognition. The fraternity’s hazing violation is noted in the...

Amy Nusbaum, assistant professor at Heritage University, said she, Anna Plemons and Samantha Swindell coauthored “Kindness at First Sight: The Role of Syllabi in Impression Formation.

Panel to discuss how syllabi impact academic success of first-generation students

LEIANNA KUNZ, Evergreen reporter November 4, 2020

Most first-generation students have to navigate college on their own and sometimes universities are not prepared to deal with their specific needs.  Amy Nusbaum, assistant professor at Heritage University,...

The coronavirus tracking tool helps researchers understand the gaps in rural and urban areas. 

New tool shows rural-urban gap in COVID-19 cases

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter November 4, 2020

As Whitman County reports 18 deaths from COVID-19 over the span of about one month, WSU researchers are looking to a new rural COVID-19 tracking tool to understand gaps in rural and urban areas.  Ofer...

Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins said Jerry Daniel Hargraves certification was revoked by the Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Revocation of former Pullman sergeant’s certification is ‘entirely appropriate,’ police chief says

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2020

Former Pullman Police Sgt. Jerry Daniel Hargraves will never be able to serve as a police officer in Washington after his peace officer certification was revoked by the state.  Hargraves was arrested...

Jose Rosario, CEO and founder of The Phoenix Empowered, said he believes it is important for conversations about mental health to reflect people’s different experiences and identities.

‘Mental health isn’t a one-size-fits-all’

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2020

The WSU Access Center and the Disabled Students and Allies Club will host a presentation about the intersectionality of identities and how that affects access to mental health care. This is the fifth...

Warren Queton, affiliate of the Cherokee Nation, said Native Americans need to know their ancestral language and their ceremonial ways.

Maintaining Native identity vital to future of tribal sovereignty, speaker says

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor November 3, 2020

A University of Oklahoma tribal liaison officer and program director discussed how Native American heritage should be seen as an identity at an event hosted by WSU to celebrate Native American Heritage...

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