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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

Whitman county confirms 55 cases, another COVID-19 related death

Whitman county confirms 55 cases, another COVID-19 related death

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 12, 2020

Whitman County recorded its second COVID-19 related death after a female patient aged 60-79 years died today. Fifty-five individuals have tested positive since Friday, bringing the county’s total to...

Undocumented individuals share stories to encourage allies to vote

Undocumented individuals share stories to encourage allies to vote

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor October 12, 2020

One of Linda Vargas’ first memories was crossing the U.S. border and missing her dog, who she had to leave behind, she said during an event that encouraged people to vote.  The WSU Undocumented Initiatives’...

Leroy Franklin Moore Jr. will discuss Black disabled resistance through art during an event called “Black Disability in Resistance and Creating: Story Telling & Moore with Leroy Moore.”

Black disabled artist to host next event in WSU Access Center’s speaker series

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter October 12, 2020

Black people with disabilities have used art, music and dance to survive, says a Black disabled activist. In collaboration with the Disabled Students and Allies Club, the WSU Access Center will feature...

One graduate resident at Yakama Village says there is a large buildup of recycling outside the complex.

Recycling bins removed without warning or explanation, student claims

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter October 12, 2020

WSU removed recycling bins from several student housing complexes without telling residents, claimed one graduate resident at Yakama Village, who raised concerns that the WSU administration no longer cares...

A WSU interior design student won first place in a design competition for her COVID-safe lobby space.

Interior design student wins competition for COVID-friendly space

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor October 12, 2020

WSU interior design student Leigh Ann Bryan won first place in a design competition for her COVID-safe lobby space. Bryan’s design, which she completed for her senior capstone studio, is for the Pier...

Spring 2021 will have a delayed start to prevent too many students from arriving in Pullman at once.

Spring break canceled, semester to start late, faculty senate votes

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor October 9, 2020

Faculty Senate voted to change spring semester classes to start Jan. 19, cancel spring break and include one-day academic breaks throughout the semester. WSU is eliminating spring break because of public...

People can register to vote online until Oct. 26. After that, they must register in-person.

Ballots will be mailed today

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter October 9, 2020

Whitman County officials will mail Washington voting ballots today, and voters can expect to see them by mid to late next week, according to the county auditor.  County auditor Sandy Jamison said the...

From left to right: Kyra Antone, MyKel Johnson and Jaissa Grunlose hold the proclamation to make Indigenous Peoples’ Day official at WSU in 2018. The decision came after extensive efforts made by Indigenous students, and the idea of an Indigineous Peoples’ Day has been around since the ‘70s.

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter October 8, 2020

WSU's Office of Tribal Relations and Native American Programs will celebrate the third annual Indigenous Peoples' Day via Zoom with two presentations and a game night on Oct. 12.  In 2018, WSU and...

Jaissa Grunlose of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is a member of the Natives in Media student organization on-campus, which works to address harmful stereotypes in the media.

WSU student advocates for Indigenous people

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter October 8, 2020

The first Indigenous Peoples' Day on WSU’s campus happened three years ago because several student mentors at the Native American Student Center petitioned to host an informative yet entertaining event...

The College of Education Senate seat is the last vacant position in the ASWSU Senate.

ASWSU confirms two senators

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN October 8, 2020

The ASWSU Senate confirmed an all-campus senator and filled the College of Arts and Sciences position during Wednesday night’s meeting. Jelani Christopher, junior political science major, was confirmed...

Sugar stands with her owner and the people who helped her after she got severe colic. The horse was lying down in a trailer and had to be brought into the veterinary hospital on a sled.

WSU veterinarians saved horse with colic

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor October 8, 2020

When a horse came in with a Christmas tree-shaped tumor, veterinarians at WSU rushed her into surgery, saving her life. The horse, named Sugar, was lying down in her owner’s trailer when she arrived,...

One proposed change requires first-year students to live in approved housing if room is available and if it would be safe regarding COVID-19.

WSU holds hearing for live-in policy changes

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor October 8, 2020

WSU held a public comment hearing on Wednesday on proposed changes to the first-year live-in requirement of the Washington Administrative Code. Freshman undergraduate students are required to live in...

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