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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
EMMA LEDBETTER

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor

Emma Ledbetter is a senior microbiology major from Newcastle, Washington, and the news editor for fall 2021 and spring 2022. Emma started working for The Daily Evergreen in fall 2018. She previously served as Mint editor in spring 2019, social media and engagement editor from fall 2019 through fall 2020, and, most recently, editor-in-chief for spring and summer 2021. She loves to travel and will be doing a journalism internship in Iceland after she graduates. Emma can be contacted via email at news@dailyevergreen.com or emma.ledbetter@wsu.edu.

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Long-distance relationships can be tough, but with the proper tools, they can be just as fufilling as any other relationship.

Ask Emma: I miss my long-distance bae

January 27, 2022
The Jewett Observatory is located on Observation Drive.

Jewett Observatory introduces public to other worlds

January 20, 2022
There are multiple ways to meet new people in Pullman, whether it be through virtual or in-person means.

Ask Emma: How do I meet people in Pullman?

January 19, 2022
WSU increased tuition by the maximum amount allowed by law in the last three of five academic years.

Board of Regents to vote on 2.5% tuition increase

January 18, 2022
However, there are potentially dozens of other genes, that, when mutated, could cause cancer, Magnuson said.

Science Explained: What causes cancer?

January 13, 2022
WSU Pullman and Vancouver welcome new buildings to their campuses.

Facilities Services makes way for new buildings

January 10, 2022
WSU cancels classes Monday, Tuesday due to road conditions

WSU cancels classes Monday, Tuesday due to road conditions

January 7, 2022
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Saying goodbye can be hard, but Ask Emma is here to help.

Ask Emma: I’m not ready to leave Pullman

December 9, 2021
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

December 9, 2021
Evergreen reporter Alex McCollum, left, plays a character during an interview with Evergreen reporter Josiah Pike during a workshop Sunday afternoon in Murrow Hall.

Behind the Press: Editors train reporters with interview simulation

December 6, 2021
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Sometimes the mountains keep calling your name, despite any responsibilities you may have.

Ask Emma: I want to run away before finals

December 2, 2021
Sam Martinez died Nov. 12, 2019, after participating in a Big-Little reveal night with members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

’60 Minutes’ episode reports on Sam Martinez’s hazing death

November 28, 2021
Are politics seeping into your living situation? Ask Emma has some advice on how to navigate that tricky situation.

Ask Emma: How do I handle political conversations with my roommates?

November 19, 2021
mRNA from the COVID-19 vaccine is a set of molecular instructions. Cells use it to create SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins, which are not infectious. Then the body can make antibodies specific to the pathogen.

Science Explained: What does a booster shot do for immunity?

November 18, 2021
Editor-in-chief Loren Negron is proud of the Evergreen staffs resilience, dedication and investment.

[Photo] Letter from the editor: Season of gratitude, time for rest

November 18, 2021
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Alex McCollum poses in front of Murrow Hall.

[Photo] Breaking glass

November 18, 2021
Monday afternoon wind storm could cause power outages, dangerous driving conditions

Monday afternoon wind storm could cause power outages, dangerous driving conditions

November 15, 2021
Having trouble finishing the last stretch before Thanksgiving Break? Ask Emma has some advice for you. Stay strong, Cougs.

Ask Emma: I’m struggling to make it to Thanksgiving break

November 12, 2021
Amber Vosk, senior music education major, plays taps on the trumpet while Army and Air Force ROTC cadets salute the American flag.

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Army and Air Force ROTC cadets salute the American flag Wednesday morning in front of Bryan Hall.

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Army and Air Force ROTC cadets stand for a moment of silence around 7 a.m. Wednesday in front of Bryan Hall.

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Corey Gardner, Student Veterans Committee chair, Bryan Chang, Student Veterans Committee member, and Jenna Fitzgerald, ASWSU director of inclusion, diversity, and veterans affairs, carry a wreath past the flagpole in front of Bryan Hall.

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Army and Air Force ROTC cadets stand at attention and watch the American flag being hoisted up the flagpole.

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Army and Air Force ROTC cadets stand at attention and watch the American flag being hoisted up the flagpole.

[Photo] ASWSU honors veterans with sunrise ceremony

November 11, 2021
Army ROTC cadets unfold the American flag before hoisting it up the flagpole.

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Three Army ROTC cadets walk with an American flag toward the flagpole by the Veterans Memorial.

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Aurelia Cromwell, vice chair of the Student Veterans Committee, speaks about the Veterans Day ceremony to listeners. This year, the ceremony consists of a flag-raising, wreath-laying, and moment of silence.

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Cadets from the Army ROTC Cougar Battalion and Air Force ROTC Palouse Patriots stand at attention for the flag-raising ceremony Wednesday morning at the flagpole by the Veterans Memorial.

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Pullman Police Departments drug disposal bin is located in the departments lobby and is accessible 24 hours a day.

Pullman PD, local pharmacies offer medicine take-back programs

October 31, 2021
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Mary Jo Gonzales has been Vice President of Student Affairs since 2017.

Mary Jo Gonzales to retire as vice president of Student Affairs

October 28, 2021
PRH CEO Scott Adams is set to retire in December. He will stay on for six months in an advisory role once a replacement has been named.

Pullman Regional Hospital launches CEO search

October 28, 2021
The Outdoor Recreation Center is hosting founder Chris Tapfer, who will share photos and stories from early trips, such as multiweek expeditions that the ORC would not be able to do today.

Outdoor Recreation Center celebrates 50th anniversary

October 27, 2021
Nick Rolovich was fired from his position as head football coach on Monday.

Former head coach Nick Rolovich sues WSU for wrongful termination

October 20, 2021
Time to break out those puffy jackets and snow boots — winter is coming.

Ask Emma: How do I get ready for the cold weather?

October 13, 2021
Research Week runs Oct. 11-15 and includes several lectures, presentations and competitions related to research.

Fifth annual Research Week starts today

October 10, 2021
Gus Bronk operates one of the mills Thursday afternoon in the Cougar Shop in the Engineering Teaching and Research Laboratory.

[Photo] Mechanical engineering student wins international machining competition

October 4, 2021
The emergency department at Pullman Regional Hospital will never turn away a patient who needs care, said Dr. Peter Mikkelsen, PRH medical director of emergency services.

Physicians urge Pullman community to get vaccinated

September 29, 2021
Feeling overwhelmed these days? Ask Emma may be able to help.

Ask Emma: I am so overwhelmed. Can you help?

September 29, 2021
Veterinary intern Dr. John Winter holds a Western painted turtle Wednesday afternoon outside the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Western painted turtle recovers at WSU vet hospital

September 26, 2021
All-Campus Senator Nikolai Sublett listens to a resolution that would require senators to work on one resolution or two bylaws during an ASWSU meeting Wednesday evening in the Compton Union Building.

[Photo] ASWSU senators discuss campus safety, sexual assault prevention

September 23, 2021
There are steps you can take to support your loved one struggling with mental illness.

Ask Emma: How do I help my loved one struggling with depression?

September 22, 2021
WSU is home to a nuclear reactor of its own. The core sits at the bottom of a 25-foot deep pool.

‘Our reactor is so safe we let undergrads operate it’

September 22, 2021
The battle against mental illness and eating disorders can be exhausting, but its a fight worth having.

[Photo] Journey to self-love, self-acceptance

September 22, 2021
WSU President Kirk Schulz said in a virtual town hall Tuesday afternoon that WSU requested $10 million from the state legislature to fund salary increases for faculty and staff.

Faculty COVID-19 testing limited by resources, administrators say

September 21, 2021
Black lab Molly launches into the pool at Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center in Moscow on Sunday afternoon.

Howling at Hamilton: Doggy paddle encouraged

September 15, 2021
Many students are feeling exhausted now that school is back in person. This week, Ask Emma has some useful tips to get back to feeling energized.

Ask Emma: Coming back to school has made me exhausted

September 8, 2021
Left to right, Jan Dasgupta, Clark Kogan, Ziyi Chen and Tim Neumann discuss WSU’s Center for Interdisciplinary Statistics Education and Research.

Sprinkle in some stats

September 8, 2021
An aerial firefighting crew pours water over the Idler fire. Firefighters continue to fight the flames reporting less than 50 percent containment.

Idler Fire burns into Thursday

September 1, 2021
They say the heart wants what the heart wants. But what do you do if that happens to be your coworker?

Ask Emma: How do I keep my work relationship professional?

September 1, 2021
People infected with the delta variant are more likely to spread the virus because there are more viral particles present in their nose and mouth. The variant is a mutation of previous strains.

Science Explained: Why is the Delta variant so contagious?

August 25, 2021
Take a guess: whos good cop and whos bad cop? News editors Tim and Emma stand in front of Murrow Hall.

Letter from the editors: Our goals mean little without input from readers

August 25, 2021
a graphic showing an individual in a group. It is clear the individual is anxious

Ask Emma: How do I interact normally with other people?

August 25, 2021
Recent average temperatures have been within 5 or 6 degrees of normal average temperatures in Pullman during late August.

[Photo] Pullman cools down for the week

August 25, 2021
Fridays concert will take place in between Bryan Hall and Holland Library.

[Photo] Fridays at the Clock back for one night

August 26, 2021
First-year veterinary student Jace Enwards receives his white coat from Dr. Rick DeBowes, Washington State Veterinary Medical Association president, at the ceremony Thursday afternoon in Beasley Coliseum.

[Photo] College of Veterinary Medicine hosts 22nd annual White Coat Ceremony

August 22, 2021
When in doubt, ask for help, and not just from Emma. Questions can be submitted to emma.ledbetter@wsu.edu.

Ask Emma: Surviving freshman year

August 18, 2021
The Bookie Cafe is located in the Compton Union Building. Columnist Emma Ledbetter says the space is not as crowded as other lounges within the CUB. This is a great place for people watching.

Campus and chill: a guide to the best hang-out spots at WSU Pullman

August 18, 2021
Junior Aaron Fisher works out with a medicine ball at the Student Recreation Center.

UREC offers Week of Welcome clinics, classes to kick off semester

August 15, 2021
Editor-in-chief Emma Ledbetter, pictured here, is grateful for all the people she worked with in her role.

Letter from the editor: ‘Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it only helped the reporter’

July 22, 2021
Actors chose scenes from a range of Shakespeares works. These will include monologues from plays such as “Twelfth Night and Macbeth.

Pullman Civic Theatre to host first-ever Shakespeare tour

July 20, 2021
The new menu will feature a variety of flavored Red Bulls and coffee drinks, including drinks called Big Trains.

Manny’s Coffee House to open at former location of Café Moro

July 20, 2021
Boundaries should be maintained in this type of situation.

Ask Emma: I think I experienced ‘love at first sight’

July 20, 2021
WSU Dining Services served street tacos on Wednesday on Glenn Terrell Mall. Willy Jay Tracy was the musical guest for the week.

Barbecue, live music series resumes on Terrell Mall

July 15, 2021
You can use different boards for your charcuterie board, but wooden ones create a rustic look.

How to make a charcuterie board

July 13, 2021
Having all of the information needed for the story can be helpful. Trying using an outline to get started.

Ask Emma: How do I make myself write?

July 13, 2021
Biofilm granules like the ones pictured here contain extracellular polymeric substances that act as glue to hold bacteria — and soil — together.

Researchers strengthen soil using environmentally-friendly bacterial ‘glue’

July 13, 2021
Ready to get out and experience a view like this one? Be sure you plan your path ahead of time and are prepared for possible trail conditions.

A beginner’s guide to hiking on the Palouse

July 13, 2021
People should drink plenty of water and eat iron rich foods before donating blood.

Science Explained: Why is donating blood important?

July 8, 2021
Sheep and alpaca shearing will be demonstrated at the Grazing Hills Fiber Arts Festival.

Viola to host fiber arts festival, quilt show

July 6, 2021
Getting comfortable with silence is important for relationships when it comes to compromise.

Ask Emma: I talk way more than my significant other

July 6, 2021
Joanna Kelley collected blood serum samples from both active and hibernating bears at the WSU Bear Center to measure levels of protein expression.

WSU researchers find bear proteins may be key to human diabetes treatment

July 6, 2021
Coach Shawn and Amber Deeds bring the Bulls together between innings during the 2021 PYBA Championship Game.

Pullman all-star teams head to state tournament

July 6, 2021
This image, which appears in the study manuscript, shows the physical differences between freshwater and toxin-adapted Atlantic molly. Toxin-adapted fish have larger heads and gills as adaptations to the oxygen-deficient water.

Study finds epigenetic modifications last multiple generations in toxin-adapted fish

July 1, 2021
Brandon Evans Hutzenbiler, former WSU Bear Center manager, watches one of the grizzly bears Sunday morning in the WSU Bear Center yard.

WSU Bear Center manager heads to New Mexico

June 29, 2021
Dealing with a significant other who is mentally absent or difficult to communicate with can be the downfall of a good relationship.

Ask Emma: How do I make my boyfriend care about me?

June 29, 2021
It is important for people to learn tips to prevent asthma exacerbation before wildfire season starts.

Researchers study impacts of wildfire smoke on lung function

June 22, 2021
Shuo Feng, pictured here, is studying lithium sulfur batteries as a replacement for traditional rechargeable batteries.

One challenge after another: creating lithium-sulfur rechargeable batteries

June 22, 2021
Leen Kawas, pictured here, got her doctorate in molecular pharmacology from WSU in 2011.

Biotech CEO placed on leave, under review for research conducted at WSU

June 18, 2021
The conservation of Tasmanian devils is crucial as they are one of only a few species consuming bones as part of their diet.

Researchers find Tasmanian devil genome responds to unique transmissible cancer

June 17, 2021
WSU alumni Tom and Linda Nihoul donated to help fund a 5,000-square foot educational and clinical space for residents.

WSU alumni donate $250,000 to PRH

June 17, 2021
Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins, pictured here with Butch T. Cougar, will stay on as chief until a replacement is hired.

‘He knows it’s a great community, and he’s helped make it that way’

June 13, 2021
Eric Barrow, Miles Pepper and Scott Hanson, employees of the Voiland College Machine Shop, are helping build the CentriFLEX prototype.

WSU researchers create device to grow cancer-killing cells

June 13, 2021
Sam Martinez, pictured here, died Nov. 12, 2019, after participating in a Big-Little Night with members of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.

Fifteen people charged in connection with Sam Martinez’s death

June 8, 2021
As of June 12, PRH will no longer be testing through its COVID-19 Testing and Triage Center, pictured here. Asymptomatic testing is still available for people who wish to be tested.

Pullman Regional Hospital changes options for asymptomatic COVID-19 testing

June 8, 2021
Soft X-rays resonate differently with certain bonds and molecules, giving scientists insight into the structure of nanocarriers, such as the one pictured here.

‘Soft’ X-ray method helps scientists investigate molecules with potential biomedical applications

June 6, 2021
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