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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
White wine fills a Valhalla Wine Festival glass on Tuesday at Valhalla Bar and Grill. Spenser Peery says the annual Winefest combines several hospitality groups on campus, which helps these students get more experience in their field.

Hospitality group will take moms on tour of best wineries in state

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist • April 11, 2019

WSU Sigma Iota will hold its 35th annual Winefest during Mom’s Weekend in the Marriott Foundation Hospitality Teaching Center in Todd Addition. The event will be held in two sessions, both on April 12,...

Comedian Jim Gaffigan will perform for Mom’s Weekend this year at Beasley Coliseum on Saturday as a part of his “Quality Time” tour. He was supposed to perform at another Mom’s Weekend several years ago but had to cancel due to the premiere of his TV show.

Jim Gaffigan will entertain with situational humor

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor • April 11, 2019

Award-winning comedian Jim Gaffigan will perform Saturday at Beasley Coliseum as part of his “Quality Time” tour. This performance will be one of the largest events on campus during Mom’s Weekend,...

Sales associate Alexander Walker shares the plans to remain open for Mom’s Weekend as well as serving a very popular lemon flavor of ice cream that is loved by both moms and students Tuesday morning at the Ferdinand’s Ice Cream production observation room.

Ferdinand’s showcases famous flavor in time for Mom’s Weekend

NAPHTALI CALLES, Evergreen reporter • April 11, 2019

Ferdinand’s brought out its seasonal flavor, Lemon Chiffon, just in time for Mom’s Weekend. “We bring back Lemon Chiffon because moms love Lemon Chiffon,” Ferdinand’s Food Supervisor Eric...

Junior infielder Dillon Plew discusses his mother's positive impact on his time playing baseball on Wednesday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

‘She was always there for me’

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter • April 11, 2019

This Mom’s Weekend, WSU baseball will take on Oregon in a three-game series with their mothers in attendance. For the majority of players on the team, it’s an exciting time as it brings back memories...

This event will show a Bob Ross tutorial along with the painting event. Tickets will be sold $15 at the door.

Mom’s Weekend event combines wildlife, ‘Joy of Painting’

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter • April 11, 2019

The WSU Wildlife Society will host its “Joy of Painting” event from 9-11 a.m. Saturday in the Smith Center for Undergraduate Education, Room 319. The organization will feature a silent auction,...

Sophomore psychology major Alyssa Castrillon practices on a pole in preparation for Cabaret Night, an event put on by the Aerial Dance Society, on Wednesday at the Glen Terrell Friendship Mall. Cabaret night will take place on Saturday, April 13 in the Jones Theater.

Dancers put on cabaret show for moms

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter • April 11, 2019

The Aerial Dance Society will combat the stigma around pole dancing through strength, agility and artistic ability this weekend at its second annual Mom’s Weekend Cabaret Night. “There’s a lot...

Chuck Cody, plant growth facilities manager for the School of Biological Sciences at WSU, discusses the upcoming greenhouse open house for mom's weekend and the ins and outs of taking care of WSU's greenhouses on Tuesday afternoon at the Abelson Greenouse.

Greenhouse to showcase sensitive plants, Vinca rosea

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor • April 11, 2019

The Abelson Hall Greenhouse is filled with a variety of plants from all over the world, and each with distinctive personalities. The plants can be seen during the scheduled open house between 2-5 p.m....

Sanctuary Yoga owner Judy Kolde talks about complimentary classes and brunch meals that moms can participate in Tuesday at Sanctuary Yoga.

Sanctuary Yoga offers free yoga, specialty smoothies for moms

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter • April 11, 2019

Moms have the opportunity to attend free yoga classes and have a complimentary brunch with their child during Mom’s Weekend. Judy Kolde, owner of Sanctuary Yoga in downtown Pullman, said she expects...

A group of six WSU sport management students launched the 3 FOR 3 Burpee Challenge on March 3 and have raised about $10,000 so far for Hilinski’s Hope. They will be hosting a free event from 2-4 p.m. Friday on top of the Holland-Terrell Library.

‘Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness’

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor • April 11, 2019

In just over a month, the 3 FOR 3 Burpee Challenge has raised about $10,000 for the Hilinski’s Hope Foundation. The campaign was started by a group of six WSU sport management students with the goal...

Market will sell vintage items

CAMERON SHEPPARD, Evergreen reporter • April 11, 2019

The Route 26 Vintage Market will be held at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds in Colfax this Mom’s Weekend. The market’s organizers, Tami Schwartz, Nancy Thorson and Debi Anderson, said the event will...

Bowling Club President Megan Wittenberg says the Monte Carlo bowling comes with possible cash prizes and is open to the public on Monday at Zeppoz.

Bowling blowout: Monte Carlo style

GEORGE ERALIL, Evergreen reporter • April 11, 2019

WSU Bowling Club members will return with their biannual bowling party this weekend at Zeppoz. President Megan Wittenberg said the event will feature black light alleys, flashing lights and multicolored...

Nichole Lique, WSU Raptor Club member, holds golden eagle Amicus while discussing the auction to occur during Mom's Weekend on Wednesday at the Stauber Raptor Facility.

Raptor club to host silent auction with birds of prey

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter • April 11, 2019

Students and moms will have the opportunity to see birds of prey and bid on items at the Raptor Club’s silent auction this weekend. The auction will occur from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the WSU...

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