Showcase – The Daily Evergreen

Hilinskis remember Tyler one year later

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor

January 16, 2019

Filed under Local, News, Showcase, Top-feature

For the past year, Mark and Kym Hilinski have dealt with the loss of their son, Tyler. It has not been easy, and challenges arise daily. “Some days it’s an hourly decision about how to breathe,” Mark said. But the family is moving forward and focused on keeping Tyler Hilinski’s name al...

People should rely less on their resolutions

ALEX BIVIANO, Evergreen columnist

January 16, 2019

Filed under Columns, Opinion, Showcase

The new year creates an opportunity for self-examination and growth. For many this means creating New Year’s resolutions. The spirit of self-improvement is celebrated, but the results show the lofty goals people set for themselves are rarely achieved. To change one’s life, small steps need to...

Students with disabilities program hires director

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter

January 16, 2019

Filed under Faculty, News, Pullman Community, Showcase, WSU Pullman campus

WSU ROAR (Responsibility Opportunities Advocacy and Respect) has recruited a new director for the program. WSU ROAR is a post-secondary education program designed for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). It is a two-year, non-degree seeking program which guides students toward ...

Pullman Police Chief requests additional commander

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen reporter

January 16, 2019

Filed under Local, News, Pullman Community, Showcase, Top-feature

The Pullman City Council moved Tuesday to authorize the creation of a Support Services Commander for the Pullman Police Department. Police Chief Gary Jenkins said that he and Operations Commander Chris Tennant have been too overwhelmed to meet demands. “Insufficient focus on this task has resulted...

Massage maneuvers to use for yourself, friends

SAM SCHMITKE, Evergreen columnist

January 16, 2019

Filed under Life, Showcase, Wellness

Now that sylly week is over, the real work begins. As your workload increases, you’ll need to step up your relaxation regimen too. Local massage therapists know how to get it done. Aletha Lassiter, massage therapist and owner of Yogatopia at 246 E Main St., talked about the most common problems...

Legislators need to handle budget with better bureaucracy

AMAR JOSHI, Evergreen columnist

January 16, 2019

Filed under Columns, Opinion, Showcase

This nation is tired of waiting for federal lawmakers to figure out their issues after three weeks of collective anger and frustration. Government shutdowns are too common in today’s divisive political climate and it’s disappointing to see the country test its limits on this shutdown siege. Our...

School construction to finish by March

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen reporter

January 16, 2019

Filed under Local, News, Pullman Community, Showcase

A new elementary school under construction on Northwest Terre View Drive will be ready to serve roughly 390 students starting this August. Construction for Kamiak Elementary is scheduled to be finished in March and will help alleviate overcrowding at the three other elementary schools as Pullman contin...

Artist uses multimedia to talk about racial violence

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen reporter

January 15, 2019

Filed under News, Showcase, Top-feature, WSU Pullman campus

Paul Rucker wants people to talk about slavery. An activist, musician and artist, Rucker creates multimedia and fine arts projects to address issues of mass incarceration. But to do that, he said, first you have to go back in history. As one of his projects, Rucker animated data pinpointing hundreds...

Athlete of the Week: Shir Levy

SHAWN P. O'CONNOR, Evergreen reporter

January 15, 2019

Filed under Showcase, Sports, Women's

Normally, the Evergreen Athlete of the Week is a player coming off a huge statistical game, a player who just set a record, or a player who made a game-winning play. This week is a little different. Shir Levy, freshman forward on WSU women’s basketball team, might not pop off the stat sheet, but...

WSU cheer squad, Crimson Girls will compete at nationals

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor

January 15, 2019

Filed under Showcase, Sports

WSU Cheer and the Crimson Girls will compete at nationals for the sixth-straight year this Friday through Sunday at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. Both teams will take part in the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dancers Association (UDA) College Cheerleading...

Student reflects on his rager, forfeits to frats

RYAN LUNDBERG, Evergreen columnist

January 14, 2019

Filed under Life, Lifestyle, Showcase

Most people know what to look for in a college party. For something bigger than a kickback, you want loud music, free drinks and all your friends in one place. But creating that perfect storm may be harder than you think. I threw my first rager this week, and my first lesson was in preparation. I...

Students work with Spokane clinic to provide vaccines

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen reporter

January 14, 2019

Filed under News, Showcase, WSU Spokane

WSU College of Nursing and College of Pharmacy has partnered with Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) to provide immunization vaccines for children and eligible adults in the Spokane County. Kari Lidbeck, SRHD immunization community network specialist, said the target population for immunization...