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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
ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor

Alexandria started working for the Evergreen in October 2020 as a news reporter and eventually hopped around to the roots/life, opinion and culture section. She has been a copy editor since January 2021 and is the Life editor in fall 2022. She is from Tri-Cities, WA, and is always writing in her free time.

All content by ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE
Letter from the Editor: Moving on and moving forward

Letter from the Editor: Moving on and moving forward

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
December 8, 2022
Students and community members gathered on Wednesday, Nov. 30, to honor the lives of the four U of I students.

‘May their memories continue to inspire acts of kindness and selflessness’

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
December 1, 2022
Junior computer science major Cora Hernandez (left) and junior digital technology and culture major Austin Wetzel create watercolor paintings at Cougs for Recovery’s weekly Art Night, Friday, Jan. 28, at the Fine Arts Center.

Cougs for Recovery allows students to find recovery-education balance

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 17, 2022
Bathtub Toasters enjoy their time together before two-thirds graduate.

Local band hopes to book venues before two-thirds of members graduate

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 17, 2022
Sex resources such as condoms, lube and more inside the Women*s center.

WSU Women*s Center works to implement sex education resources

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 17, 2022
Two Moscow Police Department officers walk down King Road toward the scene of a possible homicide at an apartment complex near the University of Idaho, Nov. 14, in Moscow, Idaho. 14, in Moscow, Idaho.

“We advise people to be concerned for their personal safety.”

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 16, 2022
The Moscow Police Department investigates a possible homicide at an apartment complex near the University of Idaho, Nov. 14, in Moscow, Idaho.

UI professor cancels classes until homicide suspect is found

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 15, 2022
The Moscow Police Department investigates a possible homicide at an apartment complex near the University of Idaho, Nov. 14, in Moscow, Idaho.

Moscow homicide victims identified

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 14, 2022
Hit-and-run, homicide interrupt WSU Family Weekend

Hit-and-run, homicide interrupt WSU Family Weekend

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 13, 2022
Michael Ritter, Travis Ridout and Todd Donovan discuss their midterm predictions, Nov. 8.

Election Day panel predicts midterm results

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 9, 2022
A storm Friday evening causes damages throughout the Pullman area.

Friday-night storm causes damages to homes, power lines

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 5, 2022
A weather advisory was issued November 4 with expectations of a power outage and flooding.

Flooding, power outage expected this evening

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 4, 2022
Alisa Volz does tarot readings at the annual SpookyEScapes event on October 25.

LandEScapes holds annual Halloween event to promote journal, submissions

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 3, 2022
Alex and Sara Hill with their two daughters at a WSU football game.

WSU Love Story: A cautious walk led to love of her life

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 2, 2022
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Cathy McMorris Rogers answers questions from students at the Foley Talk, Oct. 27.

Cathy McMorris Rogers visits WSU as elections approach

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
October 28, 2022
Lincoln County District Four Fire Chief Jim Adams drives a fire truck around downtown, Oct. 15, in Reardan, Wash.

Small-town fire station blazes forward

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
October 27, 2022
Volunteer firefighter Blake Blauert cooks hashbrowns during Lincoln County Fire District Fours annual Hunters Breakfast fundraiser, Oct. 15, in Reardan, Wash.

Daily Evergreen reporters take the plunge

FRANKIE BEER, PUNEET BSANTI, SAYDEE PHOTHIVONGSA, and ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE
October 19, 2022
Colfax, Colton see three car accidents in past two days

Colfax, Colton see three car accidents in past two days

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
September 28, 2022
The grant assists undergraduate first-generation and low-income students

McNair Scholarship Program to continue after receiving five-year grant

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
August 30, 2022
Cougar Safe Rides will train volunteers before they become drivers

Cougar Safe Rides not taking calls until September

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
August 24, 2022
Letter From the Editor

Letter From the Editor

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
August 18, 2022
Pullman Regional Hospitals new layout will expand orthopedic and sports medicine patient care.

Pullman Regional Hospital plans to expand

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
July 25, 2022
The Community Band of the Palouse, Dan Maher and DJ Goldfinger will play live at Sunnyside Park.

Pullman PD reinforces firework guidelines before Sunnyside celebration

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
July 4, 2022
Palouse Care Network held its grand opening in Pullman on June 18.

Planned Parenthood says Palouse Care Network is untrustworthy

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
June 24, 2022
Palouse Care Network cuts the ribbon on its new location in Pullman at an open house event on June 18.

Palouse Care Network now offers free, low-cost health care in Pullman

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
June 20, 2022
The pedestrian bridge between Troy Hall and Wegner Hall over Stadium Way remains closed to the public, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022.

WSU set to demolish Troy/Wegner Bridge starting Monday

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
June 9, 2022
Whitman County reports average of seven COVID-19 cases per day

Whitman County reports average of seven COVID-19 cases per day

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
May 24, 2022
Senior Emma Ledbetter will graduate with a microbiology degree this spring. She hopes to build her career in science journalism and education.

Evergreener hopes to improve science communication at WSU, beyond

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
April 28, 2022
All concerts are free and open to the public.

A cappella group performing on campus today

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
April 22, 2022
Students at the International Food Festival try dishes from, Italy, Germany, Japan, ect.

Food festival showcases international cuisine

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
April 21, 2022
College Hill Officer Garrett Willis said there are concerts planned on campus soon, and the College Hill area usually sees a spillover from those concerts.  

Pullman PD prepares for end-of-year parties, activities

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
April 21, 2022
WSU students march during the Take Back the Night Rally, April 14.

Students march for sexual violence awareness

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
April 15, 2022
Each WSU campus had an on-campus event Wednesday.

Annual Cougs Give event brings in almost $800,000

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
April 15, 2022
Panhellenic, Interfraternity bylaws forbid weed in Greek houses

Panhellenic, Interfraternity bylaws forbid weed in Greek houses

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
April 14, 2022
The walk starts at the Todd Hall steps, and everyone who shows up will walk around campus before ending at the track and field on campus.

WSU Women*s Center to host walk for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
April 8, 2022
Flodin has lived in Whitman County for 24 years.

Whitman County assessor seeks reelection

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
April 8, 2022
It is important for students to ask someone to review their resume because one of the first things an employer looks for is a professional document, said ASCC career coach Judy Hopkins.

Career coach shares resources for students, advice for resumes

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
April 7, 2022
WSU Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month events include traditional tattoo workshop, cultural nights, food demonstrations and more.

Traditional tattoos, AAPI events to do

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
April 7, 2022
On the WSU Pullman campus, Cougs Give will have a photo booth from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 13 on Glenn Terrell Mall.

WSU Foundation hosting 7th annual Cougs Giving Day next week

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
April 7, 2022
Pullman man fires multiple shots inside apartment

Pullman man fires multiple shots inside apartment

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
April 6, 2022
Deputies seize illegal drugs during Colfax traffic stop

Deputies seize illegal drugs during Colfax traffic stop

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
April 5, 2022
Sharlisa Davis displays the free gear community members will receive for participating in the Third Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk.

Moscow prepares for annual Mental Health Awareness Walk

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
March 31, 2022
Secretary Nick Vyas gives an opening speech at the Queer Joy and Expression Exhibition, March 29

Opening night for Queer, gender expression art exhibition

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
March 31, 2022
Looking for something to do for Family Weekend? Look no further!

Visitor Center, Ferdinand’s to extend hours for Family Weekend

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
March 31, 2022
The exhibition is meant to showcase art queer people create that expresses joy and their personality, said Nick Vyas, senior genetics and cell biology major and GSA secretary.

Queer Joy, Expression Exhibition on the horizon

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
March 25, 2022
Volunteers at the last in-person Kids Science and Engineering Day walk participants through a demostration in 2019.

STEM is for the children

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
March 24, 2022
Pictured left to right, students Abby Davis, Sona Porter, Nichole Bascue and Rick Sinnett with U.S. Embassy Spokesman Jim Hagengruber and scholarly assistant professor Alison Boggs.

Students to write articles about Serbia spring break trip

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
March 23, 2022
Whitman County Auditor Sandy Jamison will run for a second term, she announced last week.

Whitman County auditor to seek reelection

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
March 22, 2022
Adam and Eve, located on Northwest Whitman Street, offers a variety of adult novelty goods, March 8.

Adam and Eve celebrates first month in Pullman

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
March 10, 2022
Masked students study in the Compton Union Building on Feb. 22.

WSU, UI offer differing approaches to removing mask mandates

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
March 10, 2022
The Pullman Depot Heritage Center is currently under renovations. The donation will go towards the efforts to restore the builidng to its former glory.

Pullman Depot Heritage Center receives $200,000 anonymous donation

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
March 3, 2022
Sam Martinez died Nov. 12, 2019, after participating in a Big-Little reveal night with members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Students, police in favor of anti-hazing bill currently in Senate

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
March 3, 2022
The Atrium Recital Series features several students from the WSU School of Music, in addition to accomplished artists from around the country.

(Not so) Quiet in the library

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
March 2, 2022
Harpy*s Magazine is an online publication dedicated to gender justice.

Women*s Center now taking submissions for student-run feminist magazine

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
February 24, 2022
University of Idaho started the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival back in the 1960s. Hundreds of students and musicians from around the country attend the event each year.

Put your jazz hands together

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
February 17, 2022
The Crimson Group community of Undocumented students, allies. advocates, gather for a holiday exchange.

Opening the door for undocumented students

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
February 17, 2022
The Women*s Center at WSU is hosting a movie night from 4-6 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the Compton Union Building Auditorium.

Groups on campus to honor Black History Month

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
February 17, 2022
Masks are handed out to people who do not have one, but he is sure some people go to events without even putting it on, said Ben Clarke, WSU Athletics Event and Facility Operations associate director.

Spotty compliance with mask mandates at athletic events

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
February 16, 2022
After working for a while and taking a break from school, Edmonds wants to pursue a doctoral degree.

WSU scientist hopes to encourage other like-minded women

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
February 11, 2022
Whitman County confirms 114 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 114 new COVID-19 cases

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
February 10, 2022
Crazy in Love: A Cabaret devised From the Heart will feature three performers and a varying medley of music.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at a Pride cabaret

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
February 10, 2022
Dylan Nails founded Rainier Trading Co. in 2020 at the age of 20. The business will have a grand opening for its new location tomorrow.

Clothing company finds its niche in Colfax

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
February 10, 2022
The Visiting Writers Series is returning next week, starting with a virtual event with poet Natalie Diaz.

Pulitzer-prize winner Natalie Diaz to give virtual reading

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
February 3, 2022
Whitman County confirms 122 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 122 new COVID-19 cases

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
February 3, 2022
Nina Thach wanted to become a physician after she went to a camp in middle school where she shadowed a doctor while they treated a patient with cerebral palsy. That moment with him kind of sparked that idea of ‘this is what I wanted to do, she said.

WSU student hopes to honor community, bridge culture gap through medicine

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
February 3, 2022
Artwork by Alison Sarr on display at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Tuesday, Feb. 1, in Pullman.

Renowned artist Alison Saar to give distinguished lecture

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
February 3, 2022
Whitman County records first flu-related death of season

Whitman County records first flu-related death of season

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 28, 2022
Xyanthe Neider earned her doctorate from WSU in 2009 and then went on to teach at the school for nearly 10 years. She now serves as the director for teaching and learning at Whatcom Community College.

MLK Program to host anti-racism trainings

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 27, 2022
The Presidents House is located just off Greek Row on NE Campus Street.

Pullman chancellor to take over President’s House in June

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 27, 2022
Whitman County confirms over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases this week

Whitman County confirms over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases this week

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 27, 2022
ATVP and the library plan on hosting events to discuss topics such as domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking to help increase awareness within the community.

Local library, organization partner to increase sexual assault, domestic violence awareness

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 21, 2022
WSU’s MLK Program is planning several more events throughout the semester.

MLK Program focuses on white privilege for first event of the semester

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 21, 2022
Whitman County confirms 170 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 170 new COVID-19 cases

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 20, 2022
Counseling and Psychological Services began offering Telehealth during the pandemic so students who were not on campus could still access mental health resources.

More students used counseling services in fall compared to pre-pandemic semesters

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 19, 2022
Whitman County sees record-high COVID-19 numbers

Whitman County sees record-high COVID-19 numbers

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 18, 2022
WSU Associate Professor Ken Faunce is presenting at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre on the history of the opioid epidemic.

WSU associate professor presents research on history of opioid epidemic

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 17, 2022
Whitman County confirms 49 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 49 new COVID-19 cases

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 13, 2022
The idea for the training came after Caleb Hyndman went with Courageous Kids Climbing staff to interact with police officers and get hands-on experience with certain police equipment.

Training for first responders to be held Thursday 

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 12, 2022
Pullman City Councilman Nathan Weller said he spoke with the CEO of Ziply to discuss how the company can make amends with the community.

Ziply Fiber to start communicating with Pullman community after multiple complaints

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 11, 2022
Students returning to Pullman will have the opportunity to participate in All-Access Week at the Student Recreation Center and the first event in the Uncomfortable Conversations series.

UREC, MLK Committee offer events for students

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 10, 2022
The sun sets over the snow-covered hills of the Palouse, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Pullman sees quieter weather first week of school

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 10, 2022
WSU administration announced at Wednesdays town hall meeting that in-person classes and university functions will continue for spring semester.

WSU classes to remain in-person

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
January 6, 2022
Graduation will take place on May 6, 2023.

WSU to host two ceremonies for current, former grads

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
December 10, 2021
Brian and Ashley MacMillan met in the early 2000s at WSU. They now live in Oregon and have two little Cougs in the family.

From the stage to the altar

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
December 9, 2021
County lists three new COVID-19 cases

County lists three new COVID-19 cases

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
December 9, 2021
WSU Police responded to several snow-related calls Monday after 2-3 inches fell that day.

WSU Police give advice for upcoming snow days

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
December 8, 2021
Cocoa, cramming study event taking place this week

Cocoa, cramming study event taking place this week

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
December 7, 2021
Snow expected Monday across Palouse region

Snow expected Monday across Palouse region

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
December 6, 2021
Multiple state attorney generals joined forces to conduct a multistate investigation on the family who owns Purdue, said Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

Washington involved in investigation of opioid-related pharmaceutical companies

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
December 4, 2021
Whitman County confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
December 2, 2021
Peg and Roger Johnson were married prior to their senior year at WSU. They graduated in 1969.

Legacy Cougs find love at WSU

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
December 2, 2021
Attendees gaze up at the images of constellations projected by professor Guy Worthey at his Galaxies Like Dust show on Aug. 24, 2019, in the WSU Planetarium.

WSU Planetarium preparing for upcoming show

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 30, 2021
Pullman Regional Hospital keeps taxation district same

Pullman Regional Hospital keeps taxation district same

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 29, 2021
Mia Ives-Rublee, director of Disability Justice Initiative at the Center for American Progress, said disability justice allows for every community to push for change.

Activist discusses difference between disability justice, rights

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 19, 2021
“The nation’s poorest communities paid billions of dollars each year for criminal justice fines, fees, forfeitures, jail and prison costs and much more,” said Joe Soss, Cowles chair for the study of public service at the University of Minnesota. 

Foley Institute discusses criminal justice systems targeting certain communities

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 18, 2021
Whitman County confirms 16 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 16 new COVID-19 cases

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Life editor
November 18, 2021
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