Lauren McCluskey Foundation hires new executive director
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 13, 2020
A close family friend and longtime volunteer has been hired as the first executive director for the Lauren McCluskey Foundation. Volunteers have been keeping the foundation running, but with large numbers of donations and interested volunteers, they needed an executive director to help manage the work,...
‘ICU SUPER COUG’: Retired show cat recovering from brain surgery
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
July 10, 2020
HoneyBee, a 10-year-old retired purebred Maine Coon show cat, sat comfortably in her owners’ car on June 11 with an “ICU SUPER COUG” bandana around her neck. This was the same day HoneyBee was discharged from WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital after undergoing brain surgery, which she is now...
WSU amends housing policy after petition gains over 5,000 signatures
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 8, 2020
Writer’s note: The comments made by Curtis Cohen and Riley, the other student quoted, were made before either student, or myself, was aware of the amendment made to the addendum. WSU updated its housing policy, which originally told students it would not refund housing costs should the coronav...
WSU requires employees to complete daily attestation form
ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen reporter
July 6, 2020
WSU is requiring all employees to complete a COVID-19 Attestation Form before coming into work. The form can be found on MyWSU and has to be filled out each time before an employee comes into work, even if they are working multiple days in a row, according to the Human Resource Services website. ...
Pullman Transit releases safety rules to be implemented Monday
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
July 3, 2020
Pullman Transit announced new rules promoting social distancing that will take effect July 6. Buses will be limited to 10 passengers, according to a document listing the new guidelines. In cases where family members or couples are traveling together, 12 passengers is the maximum. Passengers must sit in d...
Local BLM activists, police chief respond to memo about march for racial equality
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
July 3, 2020
A local Black Lives Matter group criticized a memo by Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins, stating it mischaracterized the organization and discouraged people from attending its march on June 12. The Palouse in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter sent a letter to the Moscow-Pullman Daily News on June 18 clarifyin...
Board of Regents increases tuition; WSU Athletics faces $99 million deficit
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 29, 2020
The WSU Board of Regents approved the WSU Athletics Budget, increased student tuition by 2.5 percent, and made cuts to President Kirk Schulz’s salary during the virtual meeting on Friday. Board members approved the budget for WSU Athletics. Athletic Director Pat Chun said the department anticipat...
Center offers summer tutoring over Zoom
ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen reporter
June 29, 2020
The Academic Success and Career Center is hosting free tutoring on Zoom this summer for all WSU students. This is the first time summer tutoring is available to all campuses, including Global Campus, said ASCC Assistant Director Alicia Petersen. Summer tutoring is usually held in-person on th...
The Coug shuts down after customer tests positive for COVID-19
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 26, 2020
The Coug closed indefinitely after a customer tested positive for the virus. Lance Lijewski, social media manager of The Coug, said the business shut down operations immediately and are taking measures behind the scenes to ensure employees did not contract the virus. The business does not ...
Pullman Police to enforce mask mandate with education, warnings
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
June 26, 2020
A public health order from John Wiesman, Washington Secretary of Health, requires every individual in the state, starting today, to wear a face covering or receive potential penalties. Individuals who do not comply with the order could be charged with a misdemeanor under RCW 70.05.120, said Jessica ...
WSU officials solidify plan for fall instruction
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 26, 2020
WSU still plans for in-person fall instruction, but officials confirmed the semester will move to online learning after Thanksgiving. This is among many changes addressed during the WSU COVID-19 Town Hall held on Wednesday afternoon. Class sizes will not exceed 50 students, and students will have...
WSU cancels August in-person commencement
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
June 24, 2020
WSU canceled the August in-person commencement ceremony due to health concerns surrounding COVID-19. Spring 2020 graduates are invited to participate in future commencement ceremonies when the risk to public health decreases, according to WSU’s commencement website. The president’s cabinet, wh...
International students will not be able to stay in the country if they do not take at least one in-person course in fall 2020, according to a statement...
