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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

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...

Arliegh Cayanan, new student regent on WSU’s Board of Regents, plans to focus heavily on community aspect present both in Hawaii and throughout WSU.

Upbringing influences student regent’s leadership

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

Arliegh Cayanan's upbringing in Hawaii fueled his style of leadership to be centered on community, a trait he hopes to promote in his new role as WSU student regent. “[Hawaii] is very family-centered...

WSU trained seven contact tracers to assist the Whitman County Health Department.

Contact tracers work to minimize potential virus spread

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN August 26, 2020

Contact tracers have been working more to keep up with the recent surge of COVID-19 cases among WSU students. There have been 119 new cases since Aug. 22 with 97 of those cases in individuals between 20-39...

This is the second time WSU has received money to fund ATLAS, a teacher preparation grant.

WSU given $4 million to fund future teacher, STEM, veteran programs

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor August 26, 2020

WSU received $4 million in grants from the federal government for programs for low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. The grants fund programs for students who are STEM...

Free masks will be distributed from 3:30-5:30 p.m. today at the Pioneer Center.

Nonprofit distributing free masks to residents

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter August 25, 2020

Rural Resources, a nonprofit organization, is distributing masks to residents at 3:30 p.m. today at the Pioneer Center at 240 SE Dexter St. Melissa Johnson, Rural Resources lead case manager, said mask...

Pullman Police and WSU Police will be issuing referrals and warning to groups and individuals violating public safety regulations.

Police begin enforcing COVID-19 public safety regulations

MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter August 25, 2020

Pullman Police and WSU Police will enforce COVID-19 public safety regulations by requiring residents to wear masks, practice social distancing and avoid gatherings of over 10 people, following the safety...

The creation of a new scholarship for WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences endowed by the Seattle Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier represents a step forward in the agriculture industry by supporting its growth. 

Scholarship encourages women to enter culinary, hospitality industries

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter August 25, 2020

A WSU Senior was awarded a new scholarship for WSU’s College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Resources Sciences endowed by the women-led organization, Les Dames d’Escoffier. Harmony Stephens,...

Elizabeth Chilton, provost and executive vice president, said lab fees are waived for undergraduate science and art classes.

WSU waives fall course fees for undergraduate, graduate students

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor August 24, 2020

WSU Student Financial Services will waive student course fees for undergraduate and graduate students for fall because of the financial impact caused by COVID-19.  Waiving course fees will help lessen...

Jill Creighton, dean of students and associate vice president of student affairs, said all individuals on WSU-owned property are expected to complete the COVID-19 attestation form.

WSU launches new attestation system

HUNTER ORCUTT, Evergreen reporter August 24, 2020

WSU launched a new website to help route students, faculty and guests to a new form needed to gain entrance to all university buildings and facilities.  All individuals visiting or staying on WSU-owned...

The third electric bus is expected to arrive in Pullman in 18 months.

Pullman Transit releases limited schedule

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter August 24, 2020

Students who use Pullman Transit will follow a new route schedule starting Aug. 24, but the schedule may be subject to changes because of COVID-19 restrictions. The plan is to start the semester with...

A new app called Aims Mobile Pay, or AMP, is available to students, faculty and visitors parking on campus.

WSU Transportation Services launch parking app

HUNTER ORCUTT, Evergreen reporter August 24, 2020

WSU Transportation Services launched a new app students, staff and visitors parking on campus can use.  The app, Aims Mobile Pay, will be used along with WSU Transportation Services' current app, Way...

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