New rules for pass/fail class options
AMAAN RAHMAN, Evergreen reporter
March 28, 2020
Editor's Note: This article has been updated from a previous version, which had stated WSU would not allow pass/fail options. This was clarified in the story using the transcript of the teleconference, but if there's any confusion about the process for applying for a pass/fail please visit the WSU Regist...
WSU Greek members talk about changes in Greek life due to COVID-19
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
March 27, 2020
Normally, when students return from spring break they expect to return to university life and for new Greek recruits, to be initiated into their house. This year was different because WSU Greek chapters have been ordered to cancel all events and maintain social distancing practices in order to pr...
Pullman first responders prepare for COVID-19
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
March 26, 2020
Pullman Fire, Pullman Police and WSU Police are practicing new protocols and following guidelines that include social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Pullman Fire Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston said firefighters are carrying gloves, masks and eye protection. They also sometimes carry...
Washington defines ‘essential workforce’ for stay-at-home order
LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter
March 25, 2020
Gov. Jay Inslee issued a stay-at-home order on Monday for all Washington residents in response to a growing number of COVID-19 cases statewide. Among those exempt from the order are members of the "essential workforce" in various critical areas such as healthcare, energy and communication. Inslee's ...
No stopping for ASWSU
JAKOB THORINGTON, Evergreen reporter
March 25, 2020
Running the day-to-day tasks of the ASWSU executive staff and transitioning into it can be a daunting task, even more so with a stay-at-home order from Gov. Jay Inslee. “The transition is like drinking from a fire hose,” ASWSU President Quinton Berkompas said, “and that’s on a normal year ...
Hospital begins to test patients for COVID-19
JARED BRADLEY, Evergreen reporter
March 24, 2020
To combat the growing threat of COVID-19, Pullman Regional Hospital (PRH) opened a Triage and Testing Center for patients exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 on Monday. According to a press release by Megan Guido, chief marketing & community relations officer, PRH’s new testing center will be run...
All Bookie locations close for two weeks
JAKOB THORINGTON, Evergreen reporter
March 24, 2020
The Bookie will temporarily close all stores beginning on March 24 amid the COVID-19 outbreak. This closure includes CORETECH, which is the Apple authorized campus store in Pullman. The stores are located in the Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities and Vancouver campuses. They plan to reopen on April 6 but may...
WSU alerts students of positive COVID-19 tests
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
March 23, 2020
WSU students received an alert at 9 p.m. Monday night saying WSU Pullman has received “personal reports” of positive COVID-19 tests. According to the alert, there have been no official reports of positive tests at WSU. WSU will contact people who may have been exposed to individuals who test posit...
Inslee announces statewide “stay-at-home” order
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
March 23, 2020
Gov. Jay Inslee announced in a press conference Monday evening that a statewide “stay-at-home” order will be in effect for at least the next two weeks. All gatherings and non-essential outings are prohibited, Inslee said. Going to the grocery store, pharmacy or doctor’s office are consi...
Many spring events canceled, postponed in wake of COVID-19
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
March 23, 2020
Following Gov. Jay Inslee’s ban on large gatherings, WSU canceled, postponed or modified most events scheduled for the spring semester. Certain locations on campus will also be closed or will operate during shortened business hours. This article will be updated with changes to events and hours as m...
First confirmed case of COVID-19 in Whitman County
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
March 22, 2020
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Whitman County was identified Sunday morning, said Troy Henderson, director of Whitman County Health Department. The patient is a woman in her 20s and is in good health, Henderson said. According to a press release from Whitman County Emergency Operations Center, t...
WSU students asked to remain at permanent residence
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
March 19, 2020
WSU students received an email Thursday morning directing them to stay at their permanent off-campus residences if possible because access to food and healthcare is limited in Pullman. Students who are currently in Pullman or have an immediate need to return are allowed to be in Pullman, the ema...
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