Black student-athletes create group for inclusion
HANNAH FLORES, Evergreen reporter
September 28, 2020
As a freshman, Kelis Barton took it upon herself to create a space on campus for Black student-athletes to share their experiences and build relationships with one another on campus. Now, as a junior, she and her peers are inspired by the uplifting community of the Black Student Athlete Association. ...
Ask Emma: I need tips to break up the monotony
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen columnist
September 28, 2020
Dear Emma, My days are all starting to run together. I am so bored, I can’t even express it. I go to classes. I eat. I sleep. I repeat. I need something to break up the monotony. Any tips (other than Netflix or procrastinating my classwork)? Thanks, Blasé Dear Blasé, Great ...
Ask Emma: I need a better work-life balance
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen columnist
September 17, 2020
Dear Emma, I'm really struggling to maintain my work-life boundaries, and I’m not really sure the best way to go about fixing that. It's pretty much impossible to take a day off from my job, although I keep trying for some reason. I feel bad when I'm not constantly available and able to respo...
WSU student leads in, out of classroom
HANNAH FLORES, Evergreen reporter
September 17, 2020
Shakirah Muhammad wrote in her second-grade journal that she wanted to be an “animal helper.” Now, more than 10 years later, she has spent her past two summers at a veterinary hospital working toward her dream. Muhammad said she began working at Aurora Veterinary Hospital two years ago when the...
Non-profit raises funds for puppy
JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen reporter
September 10, 2020
Severus, just like any typical German Shephard puppy, loves to play fetch and tug-of-war. However, due to her condition, she cannot play at the level most puppies her age should, said Lori Ammons, volunteer at Cooper’s Legacy Foundation. “Her body just cannot keep her blood oxygenated," she said...
Ask Emma: How do I celebrate my birthday during a pandemic?
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen columnist
September 10, 2020
Dear Emma, I’m a senior and I’m about to turn 21. I’ve been waiting to celebrate in Pullman for a solid four years. Obviously, we are in the middle of a pandemic, and COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly in Pullman right now. I was planning to celebrate (safely) at Stubblefields, which just clos...
‘She’s kind of a powerhouse’
MATAYA SIEMION, Evergreen reporter
September 3, 2020
For Samantha Cruz Mendoza, immigration issues hit close to home, and she knew the only way she could attempt to fix a broken system was to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer. When Mendoza started at WSU, she said she planned to just focus on her schoolwork, but she became involved with ASWSU as ...
Coug parents react to COVID-19 cases
ANNIE HAGER, Evergreen reporter
September 3, 2020
Before fall began, parents and WSU students had a decision to make: come back to the Pullman campus or stay at home. Due to the rise in confirmed cases in Whitman County, WSU issued a statement warning students they would face disciplinary action if caught gathering in groups with 10 or more people....
Student group mentors Latinx students in STEM
MATAYA SIEMION, Evergreen reporter
September 3, 2020
The Society of Latinx Engineers and Scientists are revamping their club in hopes of providing more mentoring services and other resources for Latinx students who are pursuing STEM degrees. The main focus of the club is to help students be successful in school and obtain degrees. They also help students...
WSU alumni show support for local businesses online
HANNAH FLORES, Evergreen reporter
August 31, 2020
While the lively and bustling community of Pullman has continued to thrive in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak, many local businesses have faced several hardships. In the past few months, alumni within the Coug community have collaborated with business owners to provide online resources. WSU alumnus...
‘We are still here, we still care’
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
August 27, 2020
As students navigate online learning, multicultural student groups and WSU leaders are collaborating to provide the same level of resources to students. The Office of Multicultural Student Services worked with campus organizations to provide a virtual Week of Welcome through Conexion. Conexion serves...
Whitman County libraries open to public again
JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen reporter
August 27, 2020
After months of offering only online resources, the Whitman County libraries announced it will reopen all 14 branches across the county. While the libraries are reopening, the services offered are limited to comply with state guidelines. Services will be limited to curbside pickup, a grab-and-go service and...
Sixty-nine individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday, bringing Whitman County’s total to 1,309 cases. Of the new patients, 19 females...
