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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

During her speech, political science professor Carolyn Long encourages political civility on campus.

‘Listening to understand’

SANG JUNG, Evergreen reporter October 8, 2017

Civil discourse in politics, and the lack thereof, were the topics of discussion at a Foley Institute talk on Friday. Visiting associate professor Carolyn Long in the School of Politics, Philosophy...

Candidates running for Moscow City Council and mayor answer audience questions Wednesday night.

Moscow candidates speak at town hall

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter October 6, 2017

Eight city council and mayoral candidates for Moscow discussed transportation, public safety and city branding during a political forum. The Wednesday forum was not focused on a single policy area....

Zoey, a mini Australian shepherd, plays with her flying disc. Pooch Park is the only off-leash dog park on the Palouse. 
The park offers a dog tunnel, park benches, shaded areas and a fire hydrant that sprays water when the dogs approach it.

Mutts to play for donated prizes

GABRIELLA RAMOS, Evergreen mint editor October 6, 2017

Mary Lauver’s Welsh corgi, Martin Luther Lauver, or Marty, is the two-time reigning champion of the Doggy Bob, a competition in which pooches bob for hotdogs. The 7-year-old pup’s competitive nature...

Patrons enjoy light refreshments and wine before the screening of “Cézanne et Moi,” the first film of the Palouse French Film Festival 
in the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre. They will be every Tuesday until Oct. 24.

Bringing some je ne sais quoi to the Palouse

MORGAN LESTER, Evergreen reporter October 5, 2017

The Palouse French Film Festival opened with a quiet wine and cheese reception as patrons of French film gathered at Kenworthy Performing Arts Center to view the Festival’s opening film, “Cézanne...

Sojourner’s Alliance Executive Director Steve Bonnar talks about his experiences with running 
the only homeless shelter on the Palouse.

Shelter stays afloat after funding loss

JONATHAN VILLANUEVA, Evergreen reporter October 5, 2017

One of the few transitional housing facilities in Moscow, Sojourner’s Alliance, remains operational despite losing their federal funding and temporarily closing last year. Executive director of the...

Emma Noyes, the Native outreach coordinator for the health sciences campus in Spokane, holds a traditional Native American foods workshop Friday in the WSU Native Center.

Modernizing traditional cooking

KAYLA SIMONSON, Evergreen reporter October 4, 2017

The WSU Native Center hosted a traditional foods workshop where students and other members of the community met to sample and learn about locally-sourced Native foods. Emma Noyes, the Native outreach...

Janet, Pat and Daniel Prendergast hold hands in prayer and listen to stories about Shannon Prendergast’s life Monday evening at the Lewis Alumni Centre.

WSU student ‘lived life fully’

KATIE SHADLER, Evergreen reporter October 3, 2017

The sun was setting over the Lewis Alumni Centre in a bright orange and pink glow as family, friends and dogs gathered to honor the life of WSU student Shannon Prendergast. A slideshow flashed pictures...

Junior club member James Pearson says he was surprised by how many people joined the newly-formed club Thursday.

New baking club attracts many

MARCO MCCRAY, Evergreen reporter October 2, 2017

This fall semester, Butch’s Baking Club was established on campus, and is centered on socializing with peers and making baked goods. The club meets at 6 p.m. every first and third Thursday of each...

Maria de Jesus Dixon, Manager of Operations for the Culture and Heritage Houses and the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center, describes her position and the importance of the Heritage Houses.

‘The houses serve a different purpose’

GABRIELLA RAMOS, Evergreen mint editor October 2, 2017

The original wood flooring of the Talmadge Anderson Heritage House creaks as Maria de Jesus Dixon enters the living room Tuesday afternoon. Dixon’s office, like many others in the Office of Equity...

WSU fans storm the field after the teams 30-27 win over USC on Friday at Martin Stadium.

No. 16 WSU upsets No. 5 USC

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor September 30, 2017

No. 16 WSU (5-0, 2-0) pulled off the upset victory over No. 5 University of Southern California (4-1, 2-1) in front of a sellout crowd at Martin Stadium on Friday night. The 30-27 victory marks the...

Debbie Brindamour, co-owner of the Spot Shop, demonstrating how to use one of their pressing machines on Tuesday.

History on display at Spot Shop

MARIAH INMAN, Evergreen reporter September 29, 2017

Spot Shop owners Mike and Debbie Brindamour have enjoyed owning and operating their business for 38 years in Pullman because of the loyal and caring community. “We’ve had customers in this town...

Redshirt senior running back Gerard Wicks sports his jersey and jewelry as he leans along the bottom rail at Martin Stadium.

Wicks aspires to turn dreams into reality

JACOB MOORE, Former Evergreen sports editor September 29, 2017

Redshirt senior running back Gerard Wicks hopes to eventually play for a franchise in the NFL, not unheard of from athletes in college football.  But air-raid offensive schemes can undoubtedly hinder...

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