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EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen editor-in-chief

Emma Ledbetter is the editor-in-chief for spring 2021 and is a junior microbiology major from Newcastle, WA. Emma started working for The Daily Evergreen in fall 2018. She previously served as Mint editor in spring 2019 and social media and engagement editor from fall 2019 through fall 2020. She hopes to pursue a career in science communication and loves covering research. Emma can be contacted via email at editor@dailyevergreen.com.

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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

Community members rally against anti-Asian hate

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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
What's 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 that occurred last fall.

[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 Evergreen's 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 week's 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
Living in a residence hall this year is far from the normal college student experience. Emma gives advice to one RA about building community with their residents.

Ask Emma: How do I build community as an RA?

November 16, 2020
Because of the rising positive COVID-19 cases in Washington, Gov. Jay Inslee imposes stricter safety regulations.

Inslee imposes new COVID-19 restrictions for four weeks

November 15, 2020
Handy continues to hold slight lead over Kinzer

Handy continues to hold slight lead over Kinzer

November 14, 2020
In-person sporting events can bring large numbers of people to travel to town to watch them, which is a concern with COVID-19.

In-person sporting events could increase COVID-19 transmission

November 13, 2020
Sam Martinez was a 19-year-old WSU student. He was empathetic and loyal to those he knew.

Family, friends of Sam Martinez commemorate his life one year after death

November 12, 2020
WSU will test wastewater samples from residence halls. In dorms that show high levels of viral activity from the samples, residents will be required to get tested for COVID-19, said Phil Weiler, WSU vice president for marketing and communications.

WSU rolls out spring COVID-19 testing plan

November 11, 2020
Members of the Pullman community line Grand Avenue to show support for reopening schools Monday evening.

Parents, students rally for reopening Pullman schools

November 10, 2020
If you're thinking about reaching out to someone you've stopped talking to on a dating app, Emma said to think about your reasoning for wanting to reach out.

Ask Emma: I can’t make up my mind

November 9, 2020
WSU alumna Leen Kawas moved to the U.S. to study pharmacology. She started her own biotech company, which is conducting clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease drug treatments.

Creating an Alzheimer’s treatment

November 5, 2020
Over 24,000 voters are registered in Whitman County. Voter turnout is about 60 percent.

Whitman County releases initial election results

November 3, 2020
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