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Retired professor opens local Hindu temple

November 21, 2019

The outskirts of Pullman are isolated, yet scenic and tranquil. Among the small neighborhoods, auto repair shops and rolling hills is the only Indian Hindu temple in Pullman. The founder of this hall, Sarangamat Gurusiddaiah, former WSU professor, walked around the gathering space with open arms and...

Tree farm to host wreath-making workshop

CAROLYNN CLAREY, Evergreen reporter

November 20, 2019

The smell of fresh pine, the sight of tiny, twinkling, colored lights, the taste of freshly-made gingerbread, the warmth of a cup of hot cocoa: these are all hallmarks of the Christmas season. As owners of Christmas tree farms, no one knows this better than Annette Brusven and her mother Carolyn Leege. This...

Jane Austen novel comes to life on stage

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen reporter

November 18, 2019

Pop culture music filled the theater as the Pullman High School Drama Club began their performance of “Emma” a colorful pop culture story based on Jane Austen’s novel. The club performed for six showtimes at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8, 9, 15 and 16. The club also held shows at 2 p.m. on Nov. 15 and 16. Andrew...

Annual pumpkin drop teaches science for all ages

EURUS THACH, Evergreen reporter

November 18, 2019

The 15th Annual Pumpkin Drop hosted by the Physics and Astronomy Club was their biggest outreach event of the year that attracted many attendees of all ages just before Saturday’s football game, the club president said. This year, with the donations from Dissmores and WSU Organic Farm, about 40...

Annual craft fair supports arts department

CAROLYNN CLAREY, Evergreen reporter

November 18, 2019

The Clarkston High School music programs have banded together to create a widespread craft fair that covers every inch of their school. Con Schafman has been the Craft Fair event coordinator for the last two years. In total, she has volunteered at the fair for the past five years. Schafman got involved...

GALLERY: Fashion show celebrates breaking gender roles

JOEL KEMEGUE, Evergreen reporter

November 14, 2019

Fans of fashion, music and drag came together Tuesday in the CUB Senior Ballroom for a show that challenged ideas of gender and sexual expression through clothing. Unity Week Fashion & Drag Show: United We Are Stronger brought GIESORC members, students from WSU’s Department of Apparel, Mercha...

Dance event puts people into motion

EURUS THACH, Evergreen reporter

November 13, 2019

Swing dance enthusiasts gathered Friday evening to celebrate their love of dance at the Daily Grind Coffeeshop. Besides the weekly Swing dance at the Moscow Moose Lodge, the Swing Devils of the Palouse also organizes a dance for Pullman dancers on every second Friday of the month. Kyle Doty, Swing...

Masquerade supports fire department

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter

November 13, 2019

Firefighters and guests danced the night away at Whitman County Fire District 12’s inaugural Masquerade Ball to benefit community education Saturday night at SEL Event Center. Mirenda Stenbakken, Emergency Medical Services chief, oversaw planning the event. She said the ball was initially planned...

A Wasteful Life: Rethinking Sustainability

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter

November 13, 2019

KOOSKIA, ID — Irene Finehout dug through a plastic crate, her fuzzy green hat shielding her from a slight drizzle. In the parking lot of this small town’s volunteer EMT center off the highway, Finehout pulled a handful of shiny apples from the crates and pointed to tiny holes that had formed on their...

March remembers people who served the country

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen reporter

November 13, 2019

The ASWSU Student Veterans Committee honored veterans from all walks of life at the annual Veterans Day ceremony on Friday morning at the WSU campus. “When I think about this day four words come to mind: service, commitment, honor, and sacrifice,” Scott Carson, WSU regent and guest speaker, said. Veterans,...

Second Friday Swing kicks the weekend into action

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter

November 7, 2019

Swing dancers in Pullman, beware. The second Friday of November is almost here, and so is Swing Devils of the Palouse’s Second Friday Swing event at the Daily Grind. The event begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. This includes a 30-minute East Coast Swing lesson at the beginning. The event is...

Paradox covers music for everyone’s taste

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter

November 7, 2019

This Friday and Saturday, local six-piece cover band Paradox will take the stage at Rico’s Public House in downtown Pullman. Paradox is known for its rock, pop and occasional country and folk covers, said lead singer and WSU political science professor Tom Preston. “We play everything from...