Involvement – The Daily Evergreen

Get your sh*t done: How to make the most of week one

January 14, 2020

Kickstart your semester It can be overwhelming to think about last semester’s grades, but there are steps students can take to make it easier. Here are some of the tips from academic advisers on how to make the most of your first week. Resources Colette Casavant, academic coordinator for the Agri...

Retired professor opens local Hindu temple

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter

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...

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...

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...

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...

March will honor military service this Friday

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter

November 7, 2019

The ASWSU Student Veterans Committee president says he will incorporate more businesses and local veterans into this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony, which will be Friday morning on the Glenn Terrell Friendship Mall. WSU SVC President Chris Mann said for the first time the ceremony starts with a comm...

Palouse Ice Rink looks to establish itself

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen reporter

November 6, 2019

The lack of a permanent building, plumbing and space has not stopped the Palouse Ice Rink from providing a place for people to exercise and build community during the winter months in Moscow. The rink, only three-quarters of a full-size rink, has no indoor plumbing, no running water, no heated locker...

‘Learn to Play D&D’ caters to beginners and experts

CAROLYN CLAREY, Evergreen reporter

November 6, 2019

Once a month, students can come together to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons with Chinook Assistant Director Matthew Atwell. He is the sole director, organizer, and teacher for the Learn to Play D&D event. Atwell started the event because he thought other people wanted to learn how. It’s a s...