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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

Dogs are great companions and deserve a forever home, but don’t get one if you can’t provide that.

Ask Emma: I want to get a dog

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor June 29, 2020

Dear Emma, Everyone I know has a dog or is getting one. I really want one but am living at home and haven’t been able to convince my mom yet. I keep suggesting that I can take it back to school with...

If your summer internship or job was canceled due to COVID-19, you could make some extra cash with these tips from an Evergreen columnist.

Use online marketplaces to supplement your summer income

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist June 29, 2020

The internet has become a place for people worldwide to purchase clothing, jewelry and other specialty items ⁠— especially in recent months due to COVID-19. Here are some ways you can take advantage...

The Social Issues Book Club meets to discuss more than just books. They also talk about issues that directly impact them.

Reading enthusiasts to assemble virtually, discuss social issues

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter June 22, 2020

A book can put you in the shoes of Michelle Obama or transport you to Oakland, California. For members of the Social Issues Book Club in Pullman, reading and discussing books is a way to inform and broaden...

If you feel like giving up on your love life, take a moment to read Ask Emmas advice. She suggests to get rid of unrealistic expectations set by movies.

Ask Emma: How do I know if I’ve found ‘the one’?

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor June 22, 2020

Dear Emma, How do you know that the person you're talking to is ‘the one’? I've had multiple failed attempts in the past, and to be honest, I'm gradually starting to lose all the hope, energy and...

Jim Harbor graduated from WSU. Twenty years later, he is running South Fork Public House with co-founder Wade Dissmore.

‘Do the right things for the right reasons’

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist June 22, 2020

Some WSU students choose to leave Pullman right after graduating, but Jim Harbour decided to stay and create a restaurant popular with locals and students alike. “It was a combination of filling a...

Pullman High School graduate Devon Jones did not believe the pandemic would affect her the way it did. Next year, she plans on attending Whitworth University on a full-ride academic scholarship.

‘I feel like everything was torn away from me’

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist June 22, 2020

When public schools across Washington moved to virtual learning in March, the high school class of 2020 missed out on many of their last memories.  Ashlie Arrell graduated from Pullman High School...

Doug Antkowiak and his fiancee  planned to get married in Hawaii this April, however, their plans drastically changed due to COVID-19.

Wedding plans amid a pandemic

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter June 17, 2020

The big day was scheduled for April 25, 2020. The date had been set for nearly a year. Allison Fox penned it into her planners, told all of her friends and family the date and double-checked the availability...

Yia Yia Nikkis is projected to open in August. For the meantime, food will be sold through a food truck.

Greek restaurant to open in Pullman

ZACH GOFF, Evergreen reporter June 15, 2020

A restaurant that specializes in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine may open its doors in August. Yia Yia Nikki’s will be located at 1300 S. Grand Ave. The restaurant will also have a drive-thru, owner...

Mikayla Makle grew up in Maryland but wanted to have a new experience by attending WSU.

‘She’s bringing a different perspective’

JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter and columnist June 15, 2020

Mikayla Makle, Black Student Union at WSU president, became more aware of who she was as an LGBTQ+ Black woman when she started attending WSU.  Makle grew up in Maryland, where she found it hard to...

Shoppers can wait in line one at a time as staff collect the requested vegetables.

Weekly produce sale to last through summer, into fall

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter June 15, 2020

Locals bought up almost all of the fresh produce sold at the Eggert Family Organic Farm on June 5, which is its first sale of the year.  The farm was busy with an average of two to three customers...

Although many recreational activities had to be canceled this summer, the new Pullman Aquatic and Recreation Center will open in a few weeks.

Pullman recreation staff find ways to keep residents active, safe

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter June 15, 2020

Despite the cancellation of recreational activities due to COVID-19, certain facilities and summer camps will open to the public soon.  Pullman Parks, Facilities and Recreation has not been able to...

Writing with a deadline can help you learn to be comfortable with imperfect writing, Emma says.

Ask Emma: Should I pursue my passion?

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor June 15, 2020

Dear Emma, I love creative writing and I consider it my passion but am always really nervous to show people my work because I’m a perfectionist. I’m afraid my writing will seem silly or incomplete,...

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