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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

Managing editor Sandi Kobiesa is planning for spring 2022 as editor-in-chief and hopes to share her love of the Evergreen with everyone.

Letter from the editor: Tarot cards guided me to this family

SANDI KOBIESA, Multimedia editor December 9, 2021

I am always finding passion in the most random things: plants, cats, tarot cards and so many others. One passion that is not necessarily random is reporting. I find myself loving every aspect of my job...

Being the mint section editor has brought many opportunities to learn and grow as a writer and leader.

Letter from the editor: Leaving minty fresh

SHEILA JOHNSON December 9, 2021

As my time as mint editor comes to an end, I am thankful for the time I spent serving in this role. I have learned much about myself, about others and about the life of the newsroom. Here are my five biggest...

How much does the average Evergreener work each week? More than you might expect, writes Evergreen news editor, Emma Ledbetter. And that is on top of classes and other extracurriculars.

Letter from the editor: The face of commitment, passion

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor December 9, 2021

Dear Readers, As this long, COVID-y semester draws to a close, I want to draw attention to a few things you might be in the dark about. I have done my best to be transparent with how we run the Evergreen,...

My coworkers have made this experience the best. I cannot wait for next semester.

Leditor: In my opinion, it was pretty alright

MEGHAN HENRY, Evergreen managing editor December 9, 2021

A lot of times, columnists feel like they are shouting into the void. “Greek Life has to be more inclusive!” “Students need better care from Cougar Health Services!” “International students need...

Pullman residents and WSU students crowd the dance floor at Etsi Bravo’s Halloween event in 2019.

Etsi Bravo set to host biggest party of the year

ANNIE HAGER October 28, 2021

The owners of Etsi Bravo are looking forward to bringing back their annual Halloween party after it was completely shut down amid the pandemic last year.  Owners Cory Preston and his wife, Blake...

There will be a zombie/Halloween costume contest at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pullman Depot. The four categories are elementary/junior high, high school, adult and group.

Local businesses to host Halloween Crawl Saturday

ABBY SONNICHSEN, Evergreen Photographer October 28, 2021

Various local businesses are participating in the first-ever Pullman Halloween Crawl at noon Saturday in downtown Pullman.  From 12-4 p.m. at Manny’s Coffee House, participants can drop...

Ghost stories around St. Ignatius have circulated since 1968, when it was decommissioned. Now, the Storms are set to transform it into Colfaxs hottest attraction.

Local couple takes haunted hospital by storm

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor October 28, 2021

Seven years ago, Austin and Laura Storm stumbled upon an abandoned hospital and were amazed at how beautiful yet run-down it was.  They knew they needed to restore the building and prevent it from...

Attendees and their furry friends are encouraged to arrive in costume for the Howl-oween fundraiser.

A ‘Tail Waggin’ good time

MIKAYLA FINNERTY, Editor-in-chief October 28, 2021

There is no better way to spend Halloween than being surrounded by dogs in cute costumes. From 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Tail Waggin’ Adventures will host a fundraiser at 3431 Airport Rd. Proceeds...

Ghosts roam the grounds of the St. Ignatius Hospital where the first patient was treated for pneumonia.

Specters trapped in the Palouse

PORTIA SIMMONS October 28, 2021

All Hallows' Eve approaches. The door opens to the spirits of the underworld. Halloween is not the only night to see ghosts, however. There are many legends of specters that haunt the Palouse area. Some...

Horror films often lack any sort of entertainment value and the industry needs to take note. It is time to stop investing in these films until they get better.

Horror is the worst film genre

TYLER WILEY, Evergreen columnist October 28, 2021

Is it any wonder that horror movies only really seem to be popular around Halloween? They fit the mood, being scary and all. But if they were so good, would they not be more popular year round?  While...

Call me the Grinch of Halloween, but I wish we could skip October and jump straight to Christmas.

Halloween sucks

SYDNEY DOWNING, Evergreen columnist October 28, 2021

A random Tuesday can be enjoyed more than the 31st of October. As a child, Halloween used to be so exciting; dressing up as our favorite characters, getting candy from teachers at school and spending...

A whimsical story about family, protecting and fighting for those you love, adventure, loss, evil, a boy’s journey of finding himself and the village it took to raise him. It’s ‘The Jungle Book’ turned spooky.

Book review: ‘The Graveyard Book’ gives Halloween new emotion

GAYATHRI KRISHNAMOORTHY, Evergreen columnist October 28, 2021

“I don't remember anything about the days before I was a ghoul,” said the famous writer Victor Hugo. “Nor I,” said the Emperor of China, proudly. “Nope,” said the 33rd President of the...

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