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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

National Guard to come, test students

National Guard to come, test students

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN September 1, 2020

A National Guard unit consisting of 25 members will arrive in Pullman on Sept. 8 to assist with COVID-19 testing. The unit offered to assist with testing because of the increase in COVID-19 cases in...

Of the 509 positive cases, 331 or 65 percent are reported in people aged 20-39 years, according to the Whitman County press release.

Weekend sees dramatic rise in police calls about public safety violations

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter September 1, 2020

Pullman Police responded to at least 35 calls of social distancing and noise violations between Thursday and Sunday, according to police logs.  Police officers issued a total of eight tickets over...

Holly Ashkannejhad, director of WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights, said Title IX and House Bill 2327 protect students.

University official trains staff, students on Title IX changes

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor September 1, 2020

WSU hosted live trainings for staff and students on updates made to Title IX guidance for WSU Compliance and Civil Rights — previously known as the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Investigation...

The CUBs Panda Express reopened Monday. They will operate weekdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Panda Express reopens in the CUB

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter September 1, 2020

The CUB’s Panda Express reopened Monday and will be operating weekdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Orders can be placed online, through DoorDash and in-person.  Oscar Zamora, area coach of operations...

GPSA senators met virtually for the first time on Monday.

GPSA senators vote in new member, discuss training resources

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor September 1, 2020

GPSA senators met for the first time this fall on Monday night to discuss mandatory fees, mentor training and travel grants.  There are two upcoming Professional Development Initiative events, which...

Former WSU Provost Mitzi Montoya was terminated in Sept. 2019, two months after she began her employment.

Former provost’s termination was not gender-based, investigation finds

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor August 31, 2020

An independent reviewer found former WSU Provost Mitzi Montoya’s termination in Sept. 2019 was not influenced by gender bias or undue influence from third parties. Montoya served as provost for two...

The proposed developments of a zone change and a student housing development would take place on Military Hill.

City commissioners vote no on rezoning

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter August 27, 2020

The Pullman Planning Commission unanimously voted Aug. 26 recommending City Council deny a rezoning request from the city planning department. A zone change would increase the housing density on part...

Demonstrators for Black Lives Matter protested the death of George Floyd, a Minnesota man killed by police, June 3 at the Friendship Square in Moscow.

Activists express importance of BLM downtown mural

ASHLIE OXFORD, Evergreen reporter August 27, 2020

The approval of a Black Lives Matter mural downtown is not the end goal for local activists, but a call for the City of Pullman to show support for people of color in the community.  The end goals...

Pullman’s Fire Department received $181,197 from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant. It will be used to fund officer training and mobile radios.

Fire department receives grant for training

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter August 27, 2020

Pullman’s Fire Department received $181,197 from a FEMA grant, which will fund officer training and upgraded radio systems for firetrucks. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant covers most of the cost,...

Senator Oluwanifemi Shola-Dare said she wants to see Jenna Fitzgerald, director of diversity inclusion and veterans affairs, create a plan that will encourage diversity.

ASWSU confirms new senator, director

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN August 27, 2020

ASWSU returned for the first session of the year Wednesday night over Zoom and confirmed three students to legislative positions and another as director of diversity, inclusion and veterans affairs. Jenna...

Access Center Director Meredyth Goodwin said the center’s employees will still be working in-person, but appointments will be over phone and Zoom.

Access Center open for some on-site testing

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter August 27, 2020

The WSU Access Center reopened for students who need specific on-site testing accommodations. The accommodations are due to the nature of their disability, said Access Center Director Meredyth Goodwin. Students...

The WSU Bread Lab works with farmers and bakers. About 60 loaves are delivered monthly to the Skagit Friendship House.

WSU Bread Lab donates bread to Skagit community during pandemic

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief August 27, 2020

For WSU Bread Lab staff, delivering free loaves of bread is a way to bake for good and feed those in need. The Bread Lab – located in Burlington, Washington, north of Everett – is a nonprofit that...

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