Exhibits offer outdoor exploration at science center
JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter
July 20, 2020
Although school is out for summer, children on the Palouse can still expand their curiosities about the outside world through the Palouse Discovery Science Center. The PDSC in Pullman recently opened outdoor activities for the community while still abiding by state and local health guidelines. ...
Ask Emma: I don’t know what to do this summer
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen columnist
May 18, 2020
Dear Emma, I had a job lined up for this summer but now I can’t work because of the COVID-19 pandemic. What should I do? Sincerely, “Bored” Dear Bored, That’s tricky, but fear not! Plenty of other people are in the same boat as you (including me). My best piece of advice is to d...
Workouts, wellness during quarantine
HAYDYN WALLENDER, Evergreen reporter
April 16, 2020
Friends, I know this quarantine sucks. We’ve been stuck inside our houses with limited contact to people and the outside world, and who would have thought it was going to be as hard as it is? But while the rest of the world is closed, you can do things in your own house that are a fun alternative...
Easy DIY face mask
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
April 16, 2020
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing a face mask whenever social distancing may be difficult or impossible — including at the grocery store, pharmacy or doctor’s office. Due to the shortage of personal protective ...
Mental health care stigma and resources in Pullman
RACHEL KOCH, Evergreen reporter
April 7, 2020
Though changes are occurring, many people still experience stigma connected to mental health issues and attending therapy. “We know from research that there is a stigma toward people with psychological disorders or mental illnesses,” said Aurora Brinkman, a graduate student in the clinical ps...
Tai-chi, yoga instructor tells her story
JOEL KEMEGUE, Evergreen reporter
March 26, 2020
From her house in Pullman, Janet Keeney-Valenza teaches her students yoga, tai-chi and how to appreciate the body. Valenza teaches both yoga and tai-chi. She said yoga and tai-chi are not “no pain no gain” and stresses the importance of listening to your body on her students. “I always ...
Wellness Wednesday to focus on migraines, menstruation
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
March 10, 2020
This month’s Women’s Wellness Wednesday, hosted by Pullman Regional Hospital, will focus on migraines and the menstrual cycle. Neurologist Sarita Said-Said will speak at the event, which is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. tomorrow at Three Forks Bike and Brew in Pullman, said Noel Nicolai, Healthier Com...
Black communities receive limited communication in healthcare settings
ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen reporter
February 27, 2020
Visiting a healthcare physician is like getting a new ride. “When you test drive a car and you’re not really feeling it, do you say, ‘Well that’s it, I guess I’ll never drive again’? No, most people don’t do that. You’re like, ‘OK, let’s try another one,’” said Brianne Po...
Apothecary offers CBD, herbal tea, classes
RACHEL KOCH, Evergreen reporter
February 4, 2020
Since 2017, Sam’s Apothecary has provided the local area with a variety of natural products. Owner Sam Brown opened Sam’s Apothecary shortly before Mom’s Weekend that year, he said. “It had been a dream for awhile,” Brown said. “Everything started to fall together in the fall of 2016, ...
Amber’s Grooming Salon offers holistic approach to pet care
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
January 21, 2020
Walk into Amber’s Grooming Salon in the strip mall just off Bishop Boulevard, and customers will find an open waiting area with clean hardwood floors and large armchairs in the corner. Amber Wright, owner of Amber’s Grooming Salon, said her clean shop is something her customers notice when they...
How to eat healthy on a budget
CAROLYNN CLAREY and RACHEL SUN
January 16, 2020
An apple a day keeps a doctor away, but for a college student, that apple may break the bank. Healthy food is expensive and for those living on a limited income, it isn’t always an option. Boxed and fast foods have become the norm for college students that are in need for fast, affordable meals. While...
Guide: How to kick your new year’s resolutions in the butt
JOEL KEMEGUE, Evergreen reporter
January 14, 2020
With the new year comes resolutions, and with resolutions come inevitable failure, disappointment and forgetting until next year. In fact, according to U.S. News and World Report, around 80 percent of people fail their new year’s resolution. Making grand goals to stick to for an entire year is impossible witho...
Whitman County received 19 more reports of positive COVID-19 tests this week, which brings the county’s total case count to 114. Nine cases were...
