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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
EMMA LEDBETTER

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor

Emma Ledbetter is a senior microbiology major from Newcastle, Washington, and the news editor for fall 2021. 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 covering research and hopes to pursue a career in science communication after graduation. Emma can be contacted via email at news@dailyevergreen.com or emma.ledbetter@wsu.edu.

All content by EMMA LEDBETTER
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 14, 2021
Research Week runs Oct. 11-15 and includes several lectures, presentations and competitions related to research.

Fifth annual Research Week starts today

October 11, 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 5, 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 30, 2021
Feeling overwhelmed these days? Ask Emma may be able to help.

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

September 30, 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 27, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 22, 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 16, 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 9, 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 9, 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 2, 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 2, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2021
Fridays concert will take place in between Bryan Hall and Holland Library.

[Photo] Fridays at the Clock back for one night

August 27, 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 23, 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 19, 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 19, 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 16, 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 23, 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 21, 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 21, 2021
Boundaries should be maintained in this type of situation.

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

July 21, 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 16, 2021
You can use different boards for your charcuterie board, but wooden ones create a rustic look.

How to make a charcuterie board

July 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 2021
People should drink plenty of water and eat iron rich foods before donating blood.

Science Explained: Why is donating blood important?

July 9, 2021
Sheep and alpaca shearing will be demonstrated at the Grazing Hills Fiber Arts Festival.

Viola to host fiber arts festival, quilt show

July 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 2, 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 30, 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 30, 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 23, 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 23, 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 18, 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 18, 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 14, 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 14, 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 9, 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 9, 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 7, 2021
We work hard to be competitive in a way that doesnt drive our entire lives, said Johanna Brown, PHS science teacher and Science Bowl coach.

PHS Science Bowl team ranks in top 64 for national finals

May 28, 2021
Evergreen editor-in-chief Emma Ledbetter will be back as summer EIC. The first day of summer Evergreen is May 17.

Letter from the editor: Farewell spring semester, hello summer

April 30, 2021
Megan Guido completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Idaho before moving to Seattle for a master’s degree in public administration.

Thirty-year Pullman resident will run for City Council seat

April 30, 2021
Real Life Church will celebrate the grand opening of its new building by September.

[Photo] Real Life Church moving to new location

April 26, 2021
Cities in the Palouse region — including Pullman, Moscow, Colfax, Albion and Palouse — receive water from two aquifers. The deeper aquifer, the Grande Ronde, is used by all the cities.

Water alternatives address aquifer depletion

April 22, 2021
Josie Goodrich, freshman criminal justice and multimedia journalism double major, said her ultimate goal in rodeo is to make it to National Finals Rodeo, where the top 15 people in the world compete. 

Student represents WSU independently in college rodeo

April 16, 2021
The outdoor event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. April 22 at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories.

[Photo] Mobile vaccination unit set to administer 500 COVID-19 vaccines 

April 16, 2021
Effective on April 16, Whitman, Pierce and Cowlitz counties will remain in Phase 2 for the next three weeks until reevaluation on May 3. 

[Photo] WSU’s plans for in-person fall semester remains

April 14, 2021
No matter how hard I studied as a student, how hard I worked as a designer ... how cute my kid is, it doesnt matter. This face could get me killed,” said Jiemei Lin, event organizer and senior graphic designer for WSU’s College of Education.

Community members rally against anti-Asian hate

April 5, 2021
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“I think the whole system of tenure is not well suited to attracting more diverse faculty,” said Joe Hedges, associate professor of painting/intermedia. “People are talking about revising the process in such a way that it is more equitable.”

[Photo] Plan drafted to establish equity for career track, tenure faculty

March 18, 2021
Whats the best way to start liking conflict? Do you become a ball of fire, or simply learn to speak up?

SATIRE: (Don’t) Ask Gemma: How to deal with work-related conflict

March 17, 2021
Removing the dams could restore as many as a million Chinook salmon. It will enable tribal fishing to meet their treaty rights and restore commercial fishing. 

[Photo] ‘Lethal barrier’ proposed to be removed, restore salmon population

March 16, 2021
Evergreen editor-in-chief Emma Ledbetter experienced consistency with the newspaper even during rapidly changing times.

COVID-19 one year later: While many things change, Evergreen remains constant

March 11, 2021
Whitman County Prosecutor Denis Tracy received the investigative report from Pullman PD and is reviewing it. He has not reached a charging decision yet.

Police recommend charges for seven individuals involved in Sam Martinez’s death

March 4, 2021
Malden residents are still working to rebuild almost six months after the Babb Road fire.

[Photo] Loans available to Malden residents in wake of fire

March 2, 2021
Mental health disorders have worsened and in-person care has been less accessible during the pandemic, said Elizabeth Murray, Cougar Health Services peer health educator and senior psychology major. 

Workshop spreads awareness for eating disorders, beauty standards

March 1, 2021
Raising and lowering the flag down to half-staff is something Air Force ROTC takes seriously.

[Photo] Flags flown at half-staff to honor COVID-19 victims

February 26, 2021
Getting over an ex is difficult. Journaling, talking to someone and practicing mindfulness can help ease the pain of a break-up.

Ask Emma: I need help getting over my ex

February 23, 2021
Keeping a level head is very important. Even if you and your employer have conflicting personalities.

Ask Emma: I need a better working relationship with my boss

February 11, 2021
Evergreen editor-in-chief Emma Ledbetter started her science writing career with an article about drought resistance in plants when she was Mint editor.

Letter from the editors: Research section will encourage young science writers, report findings

February 4, 2021
Evergreen editor-in-chief Emma Ledbetter is ready to hear from readers via email at editor@dailyevergreen.com.

Letter from the Editor: Evergreeners are here to serve readers

January 19, 2021
The Daily Evergreens top 20 stories of 2020

The Daily Evergreen’s top 20 stories of 2020

January 18, 2021
Jeri Harris, Pullman Arts Commission chair, wrote in an email that the commission will present a Pullman Window Walk to City Council.

Arts Commission cancels ArtFest for second year

January 14, 2021
Faculty Senators have been concerned about WSU paying Pac-12 annual membership fees starting in fiscal year 2022.

Faculty Senate resists million-dollar commitment to athletics

December 11, 2020
A little helping of Greek goodness.

Recipe: Mediterranean Stir Fry

December 10, 2020
Global Animal Health Phase 2 will have laboratory spaces for diagnostic testing and research, as well as spaces for lectures.

WSU completes two buildings, nears completion on third

December 7, 2020
If finals has you stressed, this weeks Ask Emma is made just for you.

Ask Emma: I’m stressed about finals

December 7, 2020
WSU will not charge students for COVID-19 testing

WSU will not charge students for COVID-19 testing

December 4, 2020
Pullman Domino’s Pizza customers have complained about lack of mask use by employees. Customers not wearing masks are still offered service. An employee alleged that managerial staff knowingly disregards COVID mandates.

Employees allege COVID-19 safety, labor law violations at Pullman Domino’s

December 3, 2020
As students log into Zoom again this week for classes, Emma sheds light on how to maintain momentum to finish out the semester.

Ask Emma: I lost all my motivation

November 30, 2020

Division of Student Affairs lays off 19 employees

November 20, 2020
A warm bowl of heaven is all you need this winter.

Recipe: Mom’s Chicken Soup

November 19, 2020
Handy wins County Commissioner 2 seat

Handy wins County Commissioner 2 seat

November 19, 2020
Students should get tested before leaving Pullman for the holidays, WSU officials say.

WSU asks students to stay home after Thanksgiving break

November 19, 2020
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