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ANDREA GONZALEZ

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter

Andrea Gonzalez is a junior majoring in elementary education from Yakima, WA. She started working for the Evergreen in the fall of 2019.

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Transportation Services plans to use permit revenue to complete several projects such as filling cracks, painting, repairing parking garages, structures, and surface lots as well.

WSU Transportation Services increases parking permit rates

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
July 8, 2021
If everything goes according to plan, then the electric buses will be on the road by the time school starts.

Pullman Transit to become more sustainable

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
July 8, 2021
For 24 consecutive months, participants filled out surveys indicating their relationship status, friendship importance, social motives, alcohol use and related consequences.

Young adults more likely to use alcohol when casually dating, study finds

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
July 8, 2021
WSU Libraries have been closed since March 2020.

WSU Libraries to reopen on July 12

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
July 6, 2021
Dr. Stephen Hall, pictured here, will be the Family Medicine Residency Program director.  

Pullman Regional Hospital receives $500,000 anonymous gift

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
July 1, 2021
Over 4.8 million gallons of water were pumped on June 25 for use in Pullman.

City of Pullman asks residents to reduce water use

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
June 29, 2021
Cougar Health Services is one of the only places on campus still requiring students to wear masks regardless of vaccination status, said Joel Schwartzkopf, WSU CHS executive director. 

WSU updates COVID-19 policies to reflect state reopening

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
June 24, 2021
Nicholas Lovrich, WSU researcher and regents professor emeritus, pictured here, said there is not enough research to know the effects cannabis has on society, which is why it is important to study the drug.

Board of Regents, Faculty Senate approve WSU Center for Cannabis Research, Policy, and Outreach

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
June 10, 2021
Most wildfires are started by people, but measures can be taken to reduce risk.

Defensible space around homes reduces risk of wildfire

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
June 3, 2021
A cat named Cactus Cooler was the first animal to benefit from the Petco Love grant.

Whitman County Humane Society receives $5,000 Petco Love grant

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
May 23, 2021
Even if certain COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, there would not be enough time to have the festival. Generally, the celebration takes about a year to plan.

National Lentil Festival canceled because of COVID-19

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
May 23, 2021
Joanne Greene, University Recreation programming director, said attending the Summer Advantage program puts first-year students ahead of the curve after graduating high school.

Summer Advantage program gives first-year students head start

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
May 16, 2021
Board of Regents meeting screenshot

Board of Regents approve 2.5 percent tuition increase, discuss vaccine mandate

ANDREA GONZALEZ and MELINA ERNST
May 9, 2021
The Ask Cougs portal is a way to expedite the process of receiving students’ questions and concerns.

ASWSU plans to implement Ask Cougs portal by fall

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
April 29, 2021
There are a variety of corporate, individual sponsors and yearly givers. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is one of the largest partners, said Eric Fejeran, United Way executive director. 

Nonprofit organizations able to apply for grant until May 17

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
April 22, 2021
The residency program will take over PRH’s administrative offices. About 5,000 square feet will be used to create 14 exam rooms, a waiting area, study area and faculty offices.

Pullman Regional Hospital awarded $450,000 for residency program

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
April 21, 2021
The Emmanuel Baptist Church distributed food for two weeks in February and March, as well as on April 7.

Pullman Farmers to Families distributing food next week

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
April 12, 2021
Designer Brandon Dunbar said his brother modeled his collection.

WSU apparel design students showcase collections in fashion show

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
April 11, 2021
In previous years, the Palouse Family Fair was held at the Lincoln Middle School gymnasium.

Palouse Alliance to host 24th annual family fair

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
April 5, 2021
"That's really important for people to learn, develop and hear from people like myself who have a disability who can talk about [their] experience,” said Ryan Chalmers, Stay-Focused director and symposium guest speaker.

Disability Awareness Symposium begins today

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
March 28, 2021
Students can take the survey every two years. In 2019, the WSU response rate for seniors was 24 percent while the first-year student response rate was 26 percent.

National student engagement survey open until mid-May

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
March 14, 2021
Davi Kallman, awareness coordinator and access adviser at the WSU Access Center, said there are several categories of awards recognizing undergraduate, graduate, staff, faculty members and alumna.

Nominations for awards recognizing women close March 19

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
March 14, 2021
Palouse River Counseling provides crisis debriefs for first responders and gives feedback to Pullman Public Schools to help both teachers and students.

Palouse River Counseling shares COVID-19 mental health impacts

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
March 10, 2021
Museum galleries are open 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

WSU art museum reopens

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
March 9, 2021
More than 20 program providers are participating in the event. Students from all campuses and majors are welcome.

Upcoming event provides study abroad information

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
March 8, 2021
The council plans to look at current resource allocation in higher education around the nation to help them determine which budget model WSU will implement.

WSU council updating budget model

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
February 22, 2021
Worship services, retail stores and personal services remain operating at 25% capacity.

Whitman County moves to Phase 2

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
February 15, 2021
“People are experiencing a lot of social isolation, which not only impacts dating relationships but impacts individual well-being,” said Jennah Strathausen, Cougar Health Services doctoral psychology intern.

Mental health series discusses dating safely during COVID-19

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
February 12, 2021
Teams can have up to four students. Entrepreneurs will speak about what it is like to take an idea and bring it to life during a kickoff event.

Students will create solutions to serve community

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
February 8, 2021
One student project last year focused on ensuring student veterans had access to technology to complete their homework.

Student philanthropy program accepting applications

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
February 1, 2021
“We really love to see students at any level connect with employers during the Career Expo, whether it be first-time freshmen or a senior looking for future employment,” ASCC associate director Amanda Morgan said.

Students able to sign up for virtual career expo

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
February 1, 2021
Chris Skidmore, interim director of Whitman County Public Health said he is hoping to scale up the clinics to meet the need for about 1,000 to 1,500 vaccinations per day.

WSU, Whitman County planning for mass vaccination sites

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
January 29, 2021
Sam Jenkins started working as the City of Pullman's first geographic information system administrator earlier this month.

City of Pullman hires first geographic information system administrator

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
January 26, 2021
“We want to hear the inspiring truth of our applicants,” says Marissa Verzosa, BECU senior community engagement specialist. 

Scholarships available through BECU Foundation

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
January 22, 2021
The event will take place from 12-1 p.m. on Jan. 19.

League of Women Voters begin Brown Bag series

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
January 18, 2021
Students can request food, safe-sex supplies and sanitary products in their go-bag for pickup or delivery.

Food pantry, go-bags available to students during winter break

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
December 10, 2020
Nonperishable donations made to the Little Free Food Pantry can be placed inside of the cubby at any time or day.

Food pantry available to students, residents on College Hill

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
December 1, 2020
Members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association are sending out electronic flyers and use their social media page to inform people of key community events. 

Group discusses discrimination against Asian Americans amid pandemic

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
November 16, 2020
Thanksgiving is a Eurocentric holiday and is full of stereotypes about Indigenous people, said Cornel Pewewardy, professor emeritus of Indigenous nations studies at Portland State University.

Thanksgiving objectifies Indigenous people, guest speaker says

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
November 10, 2020
Participants will deliberate about the case as a jury, allowing them to delve into their thought process behind their beliefs, implicit biases and preconceived notions.

Event to simulate courtroom jury, reveal participants’ notions about race, gender

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
November 9, 2020
Jose Rosario, CEO and founder of The Phoenix Empowered, said he believes it is important for conversations about mental health to reflect people’s different experiences and identities.

‘Mental health isn’t a one-size-fits-all’

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
November 3, 2020
The board will be made up of no more than 10 undergraduate and graduate students.

WSU Libraries asks for website-user feedback

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
November 2, 2020
Testing is being done at a mobile dental clinic. People can drive up and receive testing from medical professionals who are outside the clinic. 

WSU students help conduct COVID-19 testing in Yakima

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
October 25, 2020
The league is currently involved in litigation about redistricting, the National Voter Registration Act, voter purges and COVID-19, said Celina Stewart, senior director of advocacy and litigation for the League of Women Voters of the United States.

National League of Women Voters discuss litigation cases

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
October 20, 2020
The event “Digital Dissensus: Discovering Truth in an Era of Misinformation” is part of the series “The Community Classroom: Race, Equity and Engaged Citizenship."

WSU Tri-Cities to host virtual event about misinformation in media

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
October 19, 2020
Brooklyn Walter, director of WSU’s Writing Center, said students will now need to submit two papers online.

WSU changes requirements of University Writing Portfolio

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
October 12, 2020
LWV President Bobbie Ryder said Senate Bill 5395 and Senate Joint Resolution 8212 will appear on this year’s ballot.

League of Women Voters hosts virtual issue forum about ballot measures

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
October 12, 2020
Leroy Franklin Moore Jr. will discuss Black disabled resistance through art during an event called “Black Disability in Resistance and Creating: Story Telling & Moore with Leroy Moore.”

Black disabled artist to host next event in WSU Access Center’s speaker series

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
October 11, 2020
From left to right: Kyra Antone, MyKel Johnson and Jaissa Grunlose hold the proclamation to make Indigenous Peoples’ Day official at WSU in 2018. The decision came after extensive efforts made by Indigenous students, and the idea of an Indigineous Peoples’ Day has been around since the ‘70s.

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
October 7, 2020
The proposed changes are designed to give students and WSU more flexibility around the first year living requirements, said Jill Creighton, WSU Dean of Students and Associate Vice President for Student Affairs.

University to hold meeting on proposed changes to first-year live-in requirement

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
October 5, 2020
A runway is being constructed at Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport. The airport will begin construction on a new terminal next year.

Local airport receives million-dollar grant for new terminal

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
October 1, 2020
High COVID-19 viral activity rates in Pullman make in-person learning unsafe, according to the Whitman County Health Department. The schools will initiate hybrid learning when COVID-19 cases are low.

Pullman schools advised against in-person learning

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
September 30, 2020
Students can have a big impact politically, which can influence things going on in their lives, said Zack Turner, executive director of the Washington Student Association.

Student leaders, state organization encourage student voter registration

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
September 28, 2020
GPSA received its S&A fees. Advisory groups are discussing whether students should receive refunds.

GPSA hopes to raise graduate student stipends

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
September 25, 2020
Anita Cameron, activist and director of minority outreach for Not Dead Yet, spoke during the second event of WSU Access Center's series.

‘We were making history’

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
September 23, 2020
Anita Cameron, activist and director of minority outreach for Not Dead Yet, will speak during the second event of WSU Access Center's series.

Second speaker in event series to discuss racial, disability justice

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
September 21, 2020
Zoom is no longer requiring passcodes and waiting rooms for every meeting.

Zoom to no longer require passcodes for meeting

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
September 21, 2020
The Cougar Pride Student-Athlete Alliance was created by a queer student-athlete. The group hopes to create educational programs to give to athletes and coaches to help break down stigmas towards the LGBT+ community.

WSU student-athlete creates group for LGBT+ community in athletics

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
September 14, 2020
Whitman County Superior Court Judge Gary Libey will present at a virtual Brown Bag event.

County superior court judge to present during virtual Brown Bag event

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
September 14, 2020
Local nonprofits are accepting donations to help those affected by the wildfires across Whitman County.

Local organizations accept donations for those affected by wildfires

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
September 13, 2020
The office is working with the Multicultural Student Services mentoring program to reach out to students, said Joelle Berg, Native American Programs retention specialist.

Multicultural Student Services still operating, hosting events virtually

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
September 9, 2020
Wildfire season is approaching, with 799 total fires in the state of Washington so far

Officials urge residents to practice fire safety

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
September 7, 2020
Students need to bring their student ID numbers and insurance information, if they have it.

National Guard will test WSU students at Steptoe Village Apartments

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
September 3, 2020
The Whitman County Public Health director will speak about COVID cases in the county.

Health experts to discuss COVID-19 at League of Women Voters’ meeting

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
September 1, 2020
The CUB's Panda Express reopened Monday. They will operate weekdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Panda Express reopens in the CUB

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
August 31, 2020
Pullman Regional Hospital is working with Palouse Medical to meet the demand for COVID-19 testing. The testing center is located in a trailer behind PRH by the emergency department.

Local health department recommends people get tested for COVID-19

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
August 30, 2020
Free masks will be distributed from 3:30-5:30 p.m. today at the Pioneer Center.

Nonprofit distributing free masks to residents

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
August 24, 2020
Pullman City Hall now has solar panels installed on its roof. The panels are estimated to last for more than 30 years.

Installment of solar panels to save city $10,000 a year

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
August 24, 2020
The third electric bus is expected to arrive in Pullman in 18 months.

Pullman Transit releases limited schedule

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
August 23, 2020
The Bookie will operate at limited hours. The store will be open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Bookie operates on limited hours

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
August 16, 2020
Pullman Village Centre Cinemas might reopen late August if new movie titles become available.

Local cinema temporarily closes

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
August 16, 2020
Lockers are located outside of Holland & Terrell Libraries. Materials will be placed in the lockers for pick up.

Campus libraries remain closed for fall

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
August 16, 2020
New member recruitment will take place online due to COVID-19. Recruitment guides like the Rho Gammas will be working online.

Fall sorority recruitment moves online

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
July 23, 2020
Grant applicants must prove that the funding will help minimize costs for students and the material created is sustainable for future use.

Grant allows instructors to create affordable class materials

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
July 21, 2020
Pullman Foursquare Church distributes food to residents 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at 135 N. Grand Avenue. 

Church distributing food to families, individuals in need

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
July 19, 2020
The INTO WSU Academic English Program’s goal is to help international undergraduate and graduate students increase their English language proficiency.

WSU offers English-improving program to international students for fall

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
July 16, 2020
Ray Acuna-Luna, project director of Cougs Rise, said Cougs Rise has two different programs to help high school students transition to higher education: Coug Tracks and the Bridge Program. 

Cougs Rise staff members continue to help high school students during pandemic

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
July 16, 2020
Internet outage to occur on campus Saturday

Internet outage to occur on campus Saturday

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
July 16, 2020
WSU Transportation Services delayed renewing and selling parking permits in April due to the uncertainty of COVID-19.

Delayed parking permit renewals, sales to begin July 9

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
July 7, 2020
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport received a $780,000 federal grant to help finance service to Denver.

Airport receives grant for service to Denver

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
July 5, 2020
Richard Carbonneau, Pullman High School food service employee, stands in front of grab-and-go lunches. The meals are available for pick-up at Jefferson Elementary School.

Grab-and-go meals available through summer for children, teenagers

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
June 30, 2020
A temporary bike lane and back-in angled parking spots have been added to Main Street. The trial will continue until September.

City officials describe temporary changes to Main Street

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
June 25, 2020
The WSU Transportation Services will begin fining drivers Wednesday if they do not have parking passes or if their meter is empty.

Parking permits, meter payments now required on campus

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
June 16, 2020
Alive! Orientation will be online through June and July. Students will attend an in-person resource tour before school begins in the fall.

Alive! Orientation moves online

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
June 16, 2020
Whitman County unemployment rates have risen 3 percent. State unemployment rates for Washington state have risen from 5.1 percent in March to 15.4 percent in April this year.

Whitman County unemployment rates rise three percent

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
June 2, 2020
Jeff Guyett, Community Action Center executive director, said small business owners can apply for Whitman County and Community Action Center's Community Development Block Grant until June 4.

Small business grant to fund multiple businesses

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
June 2, 2020
Alive Orientation will be online this summer. Presentations are in a PowerPoint format with a live feature so participants can ask questions along the way.

Online presentations held for incoming students

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
May 25, 2020
Phil Weiler, vice president for marketing and communications, said the money awarded to each student ranged from $500 to $1,500 depending on their financial situation.

CARES Act funding split between students, university

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
May 19, 2020
About 55 percent of the revenue from elective surgeries is not coming in to the hospital due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Local hospital considers expanding tax base

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
May 17, 2020
The demolition of Johnson Hall will cost about $8 million and will be replaced by a new USDA Agricultural Research Services building.

WSU to demolish Johnson Hall

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
May 12, 2020
The Daily Grind closes main shop

The Daily Grind closes main shop

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
May 7, 2020
Pullman Regional Hospital's primary care clinic, which includes Pullman family medicine and Palouse pediatrics behavioral health, are offering telemedicine services due to COVID-19.

Local clinics offer telemedicine to patients

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
April 30, 2020
Tony Bean, Executive Director for the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, says U.S. airports received $10 billion from the CARES Act.

Airport eligible for $18 million in federal funding

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
April 28, 2020
Artist Arshia Fatima Haq was selected to speak at the 2020 Jo Hockenhull Distinguished Visiting Artist Lecture through a nomination process which took about a year to complete.

Artist to host show, talk on feminism

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
March 3, 2020
Amy Sharp, Director of Women's Center, highlights the significance of the Mom of the Year award and what it entails in an interview on Monday at Wilson Short Hall.

Award celebrates WSU mothers

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
February 27, 2020
Coding Pals and Error 404: Team Not Found won in their respective tiers. Coding Pals created an app showing DNA and bones. The second team translated ASL into text.

Hacking away at the competition

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
February 25, 2020
From left to right: William Hall, assistant professor of mathematics education, Alexander Spradlin, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, Carrie Bullock Ben-Yisrael, academic coordinator and retention specialist for TRIO Student Support Services, and Laura Lavine, professor and chair of the Department of Entomology.

Panelists speak about first-gen student support

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
February 24, 2020
Lucila Loera-Herrera, Executive Director of the Office for Access & Opportunity, speaks about strategies for supporting first generation students on Thursday afternoon at the CUB.

Group hosts webinar to identify first-gen student needs

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
February 24, 2020
Gavin Green, Census Bureau recruiting assistant, gives a presentation on the 2020 Census and explains what the job entails on Wednesday at Todd Hall, Room 302.

Club enters national competition for census awareness

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
February 21, 2020
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