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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

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter

Carmen is a senior majoring in multimedia journalism and political science from Port Townsend, Washington

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WSU Panhellenic Council President Ani Duni says community outreach and transparency are two of the goals laid out in ‘Forward 19’ Thursday afternoon in the CUB. Duni says Panhellenic hopes to include more diverse programs and to improve overall inclusivity on campus.

Panhellenic Council looks to improve safety

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
April 1, 2019
A sunset takes over the sky above Pullman on Wednesday evening at the WSU Water Tower. Residents say viewers can see in every direction.

Water tower sunsets allow for introspection

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
March 28, 2019
Kevin Lassiter, left and Charles Lassiter sign in to the Planning Commission meeting with their 13-year-old hen Roanie on Wednesday at Pullman City Hall.

Chickens could be permitted in city limits

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
March 27, 2019
Amy Nusbaum, a WSU doctoral student in the psychology department, runs a food pantry for food insecure students from her office in Johnson Tower. In the state of Washington, Whitman County ranks highest for food insecurity, according to a 2016 feeding America report.

Doctoral candidate creates food pantry for students

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
March 24, 2019
The Evergreen works to provide the best information about recent crime and court updates in the Pullman area.

Former WSU student charged with five counts of felony extortion

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
March 8, 2019
Zach Dausener discusses economical merits of opening cannabis production facility on Monday in Whitman County Courthouse.

Commissioners vote to delay cannabis farms

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
March 5, 2019

Marijuana growing, processing facility will no longer be built

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
March 1, 2019
Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins discusses recent personnel changes in the Pullman department during the Pullman Police Advisory Committee on Jan. 14 at city hall

Police develop Pullman strategic plan

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
February 26, 2019

SWAT team conducts training exercise

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
February 21, 2019

Pullman Transit impacted by snow

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
February 15, 2019
As more people feel safe "coming out" on the wide spectrum of sexuality and genders, it's important to make them feel included and respected.

How to be an ally to LGBTQ+ community members

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
February 15, 2019
A sign advertising the entrance to the local winery stands among snow Thursday outside Merry Cellars Winery.

Pullman winery inspected

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
February 8, 2019

Reports of active shooter on CWU campus false alarm

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
February 6, 2019

Fight at The ZZU leads to two arrests

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
February 5, 2019

UI alleges drug use against professor

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
February 1, 2019

Colfax police chief fired for alleged dishonesty

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
January 24, 2019
Executive Director Tony Bean says he hopes federal funding returns to the FAA so work can resume on the runway Thursday at the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport.

Shutdown could lead to airport closure

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
January 18, 2019

Track meet held in memorial for former Pullman resident

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
January 15, 2019

Pullman residents voice concerns about safety

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
January 15, 2019
Washington State University alumna Smirtha Somaskantha Iyer performs a traditional Bharathanatyam dance at a celebration of Diwali hosted by the Indian Students' Association on Wednesday night at Northside Cafe. "I definitely enjoy dancing and showing the culture" Iyer said of her experience performing.

Students celebrate Diwali at Northside Cafe

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
November 8, 2018

State voters pass gun safety initiative

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
November 7, 2018
Washington State’s 9th Legislative District Position 2 incumbent Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, answers a question at a voters forum held by the League of Women Voters of Pullman on July 18 at the Neill Public Library in Pullman.

Schmick holds on to 9th district seat against Sutherland

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
November 7, 2018
Eduardo Jaramillo, left, holds daughter Carmen in San Diego while on shore leave in 1998.

Life is always uncertain; this is how my dad inspired me

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
November 1, 2018

Nonprofit, citizens sue USDA Forest Service

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
November 1, 2018
Five-year-old Everett Deen, left, and 9-year-old Lily Kate Deen, right, donate canned goods to the Trick Or Treat So Others Can Eat food drive on Wednesday night at Pioneer Hill. “It’s the third year that we’ve done this now, and it’s growing exponentially,” Event Coordinator Wilson Craine said.

WSU trick-or-treaters collect for food pantry

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
October 31, 2018
Project leader Aaron Flandburg drops into the bowl on Friday at the Palouse Skatepark. The park experienced years of volunteer participation and received a $15,000 grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation.

Palouse farmer builds skate park

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
October 25, 2018
Lauren McCluskey’s grandparents, Ross and Joyce Rudeen, pass glowsticks that replaced candles at their granddaughter’s vigil Wednesday night at the Pullman High School track.

Vigil held for Pullman High School grad

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
October 24, 2018
9th District Position 2 incumbent Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, answers a question at a voters forum held on July 18 at Neill Public Library.

Schmick hopes to improve rural mental health, education

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
October 18, 2018
Democratic 9th District candidate Matthew Sutherland expresses his concerns to attendees during the Coffee and Politics series Sept. 26.

Sutherland talks health care, infrastructure

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
October 18, 2018

I-1639 would require safe storage, safety training for firearms

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
October 18, 2018
Professor Cornell Clayton discusses the Foley Institute joining the National Civility Network, a community of universities, Oct. 3 in Johnson Hall.

Foley Institute broadens reach with new partnership

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
October 14, 2018
Kurt Andersen speaks about the border between opinion and fact in the age of fake news at the Foley Talk in the CUB Jr. Ballroom on Thursday afternoon.

Author shares thoughts on changing country

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
October 4, 2018
Kenneth Schultz, professor of political science at Stanford University, explained the declining bipartisanship over the topic on the use of military tactics and other various issues Tuesday in Bryan Hall.

Professor talks political polarization, foreign policy

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
October 2, 2018

Woman arrested near Colfax for suspected homicide Friday

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
September 30, 2018
Washington’s 9th District State House Democratic candidates Jennifer Goulet, left, and Matthew Sutherland, right, share their vision of what they plan to implement if elected Wednesday afternoon.

Local candidates discuss taxes, climate

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
September 26, 2018
Matthew Sutherland discusses how he hopes to reduce tuition costs and refinance loans for universities in Washington state in the future at Neill Public Library.

Candidate hosts town hall, discusses climate change

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
September 20, 2018
Lisa Brown, congressional candidate for Washington’s 5th District, answers questions from students Monday afternoon in the Foley Speaker Room at Bryan Hall.

Brown talks voting laws, gun control, abortion rights

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
September 17, 2018
Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine Bryan Slinker, left, and WSU President Kirk Schulz break ground on the Paul G. Allen Center for Global Animal Health during the dirt ceremony Saturday.

Animal health breaks ground for $61.9 million building

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
September 16, 2018
Food service supervisor Eric Needham, right, and other WSU Classified Staff lobby for a wage increase in their 2020-21 contract Monday at the Lighty French Administration Building.

University staff lobby for wage increase

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
September 10, 2018
Members of the Pullman Fire Department stand outside the four-tenant apartment on Maple Street that burned down last Tuesday.

Residents of burned building look for new homes

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
September 10, 2018
Chemical engineering major Elyas Alnamnakani picks up a flyer for STAGE Student Theatre’s improv comedy show at Glenn Terrell Mall on Wednesday.

Theater group gets new location, looks forward to ‘semester of change’

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
September 6, 2018

Portion of State Route 26 to close over football season

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
September 4, 2018
Matthew Skinner, associate vice president of finance and Administration, discusses the Modernization Initiative. The new program will replace a nearly 40-year-old system that was implemented in the early 1980s.

New payroll program to launch in 2020

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
August 30, 2018
Ryan Bishop and Clare Sullivan fake celebrate during a skit they played in the Nuthouse performance on Feb. 2 in Daggy Hall.

Sanctuary Yoga Studio to take over Daggy Hall

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
August 28, 2018

Water main breaks on Illinois Street

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
August 27, 2018
Post-graduate Jinfeng Ma points out the signature he received from astronaut Samuel Durrance during his journey across the United States this past summer.

International student shares Coug pride in travel across the US

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
August 26, 2018
Tony Poston, owner of the newly reopened Cougar Store, talks about the reopening Thursday afternoon.

Coug Store hosts grand reopening, sells apparel

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
August 23, 2018
The WSU-UREC sees thousands of patrons every day and maintains specific dress code policies for hygiene reasons.

UREC emphasizes dress code with new signage

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
August 21, 2018
Phil Weiler, vice president of marketing and communications at WSU, describes steps the university has taken to improve window safety on campus Tuesday.

WSU looks to increase window safety

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
August 9, 2018
Councilmembers Ann Parks, left, Nathan Weller and Eileen Macoll listen to discussion regarding local ordinances approved at Tuesday night’s meeting.

City Council focuses on future of plastic straws

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
July 18, 2018
Pullman Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marie Dymkoski explains how the departure of students during the summer months causes a dip in the Pullman economy.

Pullman summer economy stronger than past years

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
July 11, 2018
Donald Schmitt, UREC coordinator of Coug Bikes, discusses the success of the new bike share program Tuesday.

Coug Bikes see high ridership in first few weeks

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
June 27, 2018
Councilmember Brandon Chapman discusses electric buses at a council meeting Tuesday.

Council paves way for new sidewalk rules

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
June 20, 2018

Candidates look to web for increased accessibility

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
June 13, 2018
A facilities services worker saws a pipe after a water main broke on Campus Street Tuesday.

Crews work to fix water main break

CARMEN JARAMILLO, Evergreen reporter
May 23, 2018

J-Board to hear violation allegations

CARMEN JARAMILLO and CODY COTTIER
February 15, 2017
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