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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

Black Student Union at WSU hosts the VIBES conference every year to empower high school students of color.

Black Student Union provides sense of family, belonging

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter June 15, 2020

The Black Student Union at WSU aims to create a community for students who may be looking to be a part of one. The organization celebrates the success of students of color and creates dialogue surrounding...

Cougar Gold Cheese is made by student workers at the WSU Creamery. Cheeses of all flavors come in tins.

A Cougar Gold Cheese origin story

ANNIE HAGER June 15, 2020

If you ever wondered why Cougar Gold Cheese comes in a tin can, you first need to take a trip back to 1940. Norman Shirley Golding, then-food science professor at WSU, researched and received a grant...

Juliann Yusko started sewing at the age of 10. She has created a prom dress, fixed WSUs Marching Band uniforms, and sewn masks for the Pullman community.

Pullman resident channels passion for sewing to help others

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter June 8, 2020

Pullman resident Juliann Yusko is the type of person who helps others in any way she can. When she designed costumes for drama in high school, she worked for hours on end to make sure every costume was...

Stephanie Cho recently graduated from WSU and majored in pre-medicine. She also ran the 400-meter race for WSUs Track and Field team.

Recent WSU grad, track athlete runs toward med school

ANNIE HAGER June 8, 2020

WSU graduate Stephanie Cho is no stranger to the phrase 'ready, set, go.' Compassion, strong work ethic and leading by example are just a few skills Cho has shown through her experiences at WSU, boyfriend...

The Palouse area has a variety of trails and destinations ranging from Kamiak Butte to Moscow Mountain.

Guide: Where to hit the trails this summer

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter June 8, 2020

As we get closer to the peak of summer weather, spend some time outdoors and on local hiking trails. Here are some of the best ones — in my humble opinion, of course.  Kamiak Butte County Park Located...

Children, teenagers and adults can win a grand prize for completing the Whitman County Library summer reading program.

Whitman County libraries take different approach to summer programs 

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter June 8, 2020

While Whitman County Library had planned to offer many programs this summer, those events had to be put on the back burner, said Sheri Miller, associate director and youth services manager of Whitman County...

Palouse residents can access the Pullman Good Food Co-ops virtual farmers market to receive fresh ingredients from local vendors.

Pullman Good Food Co-op offers virtual market

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist June 8, 2020

Since the COVID-19 outbreak emerged, many things have come to a close. Among the local groups that had to put a halt to their operations, the Pullman Good Food Co-op decided to start a virtual community...

Latah County residents can participate in virtual performances, as well as check out summer reading titles chosen by library staff.

Latah County libraries provides summer reading, virtual performances

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter June 8, 2020

Residents of Latah County can get their fill of reading, crafts and virtual performances this summer through the Latah County Library District. LCLD is offering a Neighborhood Reads program with the...

WSU Black Student Union and the African Diaspora Association have used social media to promote educating oneself about racial issues as protests emerge in the nation.

Student organizations react to protests

ZACH GOFF, Evergreen reporter June 5, 2020

As protesters filled the streets of many major cities this week, some WSU student organizations used social media as a platform to push for social change. “Eight minutes and 46 seconds. That was how...

The Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center may not have planned any in-person events planned for Pride Month, but the community can still connect with Netflix parties and Zoom hang outs.

GIESORC celebrates Pride Month virtually

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter June 4, 2020

The Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center (GIESORC) will provide online gatherings and an ally training to celebrate Pride Month. The events will be held virtually. GIESORC...

Volunteers serve lentil chili for attendees the 2018 National Lentil Festival.

National Lentil Festival canceled this year

ZACH GOFF, Evergreen reporter June 3, 2020

The annual 2020 National Lentil Festival was canceled due to health concerns related to COVID-19. Britnee Christen, festival director of the National Lentil Festival, said she wants everyone in the...

Joni Cobarrubias graduated spring 2020. She was involved in multiple organizations, ran two businesses and worked at the Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Center.

‘I learned a lot about work ethic’

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist June 2, 2020

Joni Cobarrubias graduated spring 2020 with a drive to continue building the photography and Etsy businesses she started while she was still in school. Cobarrubias, a recent graduate from the Edward...

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