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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

ASWSU Senate listens to concerns of Director of Health and Safety Catherine Dunn during the meeting Wednesday.

Senate talks discrimination, pedestrian safety

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor October 4, 2018

ASWSU members and student government officials discussed topics including Executive Policy 15, emergency messaging and pedestrian safety at Wednesday night’s meeting. Message from the dean of students...

The cards, part of the Major Arcana in a tarot deck, can give people perspective on their lives, Linda Kingsbury of Spirit Herbs said.

Card readings can provide context, comfort

MAGGIE QUINLAN, Evergreen reporter October 3, 2018

For some people, the word “tarot” can conjure up images of witchy women, crystal balls or demonic power. But tarot readers on the Palouse are far from Satanic. They just want to help. “I get a...

The WSU Marching Band plays the national anthem while the military color guard protects the flags before the game against Utah on Saturday at Martin Stadium. Patriotism is more about values than it is about land and conflating the two is inaccurate.

Being a patriot doesn’t make you a nationalist

KENDRICK RICHARDSON, Evergreen columnist October 3, 2018

When someone makes the claim that Western culture is superior it often resonates in one of two ways. Many individuals may hear a strong tone of nationalism. Others might just see it as a normal patriotic...

Buying large, ripe tomatoes from your local farmers market will help add a richer flavor to the homemade tomato sauce.

Staying classy on a budget: Gettin’ saucy

LUKE HOLLISTER, Evergreen assistant photo editor October 3, 2018

Sharing a good tomato sauce is the best way to make up after a fight or show how much you care for someone. You have to be thoughtful when making the sauce. It takes time and love. To get the most depth...

Councilmember Brandon Chapman, left, discusses the benefits of changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Tuesday at the City Council meeting.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, bus changes announced

KLYLE MOEN, Evergreen reporter October 2, 2018

Pullman City Council met to introduce a date for Indigenous Peoples’ Day and to discuss changes to bus routes on Tuesday. Councilmember Brandon Chapman brought up the idea of Pullman having an Indigenous...

Jordan Smith, left, Caitlin Boss, middle, and Sana Nawid, right, executive members of the Political Science Club, share their thoughts on what Lisa Brown, Democratic candidate for Washington’s 5th Congressional District, plans to implement if she was elected.

Good immigration policies require research

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist October 2, 2018

Changing laws that separate undocumented families at the U.S. border can only begin by properly identifying how those laws came to be. During an event at the Foley Institute on Sept. 17, Lisa Brown,...

Researchers will look at how environmental factors like cool temperatures and sun exposure affect produce, and how bee pollination can change apple blossoms.

Grant recipients to study produce, bee pollination

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor October 2, 2018

The USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program awarded a total of $4.6 million to research nurseries, fruits and vegetables, with approximately half of the funds going to WSU researchers. The Washington...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. attempts to wiggle free from group of Utah defenders Saturday in Martin Stadium. Winston has 22 receptions for 327 yards and five touchdowns this season.

Evergreen Athlete of the Week: Easop Winston Jr.

SHAWN P. O'CONNOR, Evergreen reporter October 2, 2018

The Cougs were in trouble. Trailing by three points with less than five minutes to go, WSU had the ball on their own 11-yard line. That’s when the magic happened. Graduate transfer quarterback Gardner...

The company behind commercialization for WSUs Cosmic Crisp apple filed an injunction to block records requests about the project, stating their release could harm itself and the university.

WSU researchers work to reduce water usage

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 1, 2018

Scientists and researchers from WSU and six other universities are working on a project to improve water usage in the state. The $5 million project, spearheaded by the state’s Water Research Center...

Colfax artist Robin Stanard, left, taught himself how to replicate van Gogh paintings using his own techniques.

Self-taught Colfax artist uses art as therapy

RYAN LUNDBERG, Evergreen reporter October 1, 2018

Colfax saw the return of one of its hometown artists Robin Stanard from 1-3 p.m. Saturday with a reception at the Whitman County Library. Stanard had enough space to set up each of his colorful oil paintings...

Owner Janelle Harrison talks about how she and her husband Travis Harrison began to brew coffee two years earlier in their garage which is the start to their coffee business on Saturday at Purpose Roasters in Colfax.

Purpose Roasters opens doors in Colfax to wide community support

ZACH GOFF, Evergreen reporter October 1, 2018

In small towns, change can be met with adversity, but in the case of Purpose Roasters Coffee Shop the community has accepted it with open arms. Married owners Janelle and Travis Harrison have been roasting...

Senior outside hitter McKenna Woodford attempts to hit the ball after University of Colorado hits it over the net Sunday in Bohler Gym.

No. 22 WSU defeats No. 23 Colorado in Bohler Gym

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter September 30, 2018

No. 22 WSU volleyball took down No. 23 University of Colorado 3-1 Sunday afternoon to stay undefeated at home. The Cougars struck early in the first set with a run of five kills only to see the Buffaloes...

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