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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen
Frankie Beer has served as the news editor since May.

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor

Frankie started working for the Daily Evergreen in September 2021 and is currently the editor of the news section. She is a junior from Pullman, WA, majoring in multimedia journalism. When she isn’t working for the Evergreen, she likes taking photos and rewatching classic romantic comedies.

All content by FRANKIE BEER
Messages and flowers left at the downtown Moscow Christmas tree, Dec. 9.

‘We want more than an arrest. We want a conviction’

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
December 13, 2022
Frankie Beer has served as the news editor since May.

Letter from the Editor: ‘Good night, and good luck’

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
December 8, 2022
Some sororities, like Alpha Omicron Pi, keep drug tests on hand for sorority members.

Drugged drinks take toll on students this fall

FRANKIE BEER and LIAM CONNORS
December 1, 2022
Idaho community leaves flowers and gifts to remember the 4 students murdered at the University of Idaho, Nov.16, 2022.

Candlelight vigil will honor four University of Idaho students

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
November 30, 2022
Moscow Police Operations Captain Roger Lanier addresses the media during a press conference regarding the homicides of four University of Idaho students, Nov. 20, in Moscow, Idaho.

Police look into possibility of stalker, discuss student safety

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
November 23, 2022
Sam Martinez died Nov. 12, 2019, after participating in a "Big-Little reveal night" with members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Anniversary of Sam Martinez’s death approaches

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
November 11, 2022
Academic student employees rally at WSU Pullman, preparing to file their petition to unionize, May 4.

Academic student employees achieve unionization

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
November 10, 2022
Volunteer firefighter Blake Blauert cooks hashbrowns during Lincoln County Fire District Four's annual Hunter's Breakfast fundraiser, Oct. 15, in Reardan, Wash.

Daily Evergreen reporters take the plunge

FRANKIE BEER, PUNEET BSANTI, SAYDEE PHOTHIVONGSA, and ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE
October 18, 2022
City Maintenance will repair a water leak by end of Wednesday.

Water main issues continue

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
October 11, 2022
WSU CASE members hold a rally along Terrell Mall, Sep. 14.

Academic student employees make progress in unionization efforts

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
September 28, 2022
Geoprofessional Innovation will drill from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Monday.

Drivers to face road construction downtown

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
September 22, 2022
The City of Pullman said residents within the yellow area may need to boil their water until Tuesday although the map is an estimate, not an exact representation of the main water break's impact.

Water main break still impacts water supply, roads

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
September 18, 2022
Water main breaks downtown

Water main breaks downtown

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
September 17, 2022
Cougar Health Services will continue to handle vaccine exemptions for new requirements in fall 2023.

WSU expands vaccination requirements

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
September 6, 2022
Acacia Recruitment Chair Owen Murray said Greek Life recruitment is essential for relationships between houses, Aug. 29.

Recruitment sustains Greek Life in post-pandemic recovery

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
August 30, 2022
WSU introduced the Common Application for three of its campuses.

WSU launches Common App for prospective students

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
August 28, 2022
COVID-19 test positivity spikes in Whitman County

COVID-19 test positivity spikes in Whitman County

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
August 22, 2022
Letter from the editor: How did we end up here?

Letter from the editor: How did we end up here?

FRANKIE BEER and LIAM CONNORS
August 21, 2022
Three college students reported Kenneth Downing 19 years ago.

Pullman serial rapist is sentenced to life in prison

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
August 21, 2022
Monkeypox spreads through prolonged direct contact or large droplets, meaning it is not as transmissible as COVID-19.

Cougar Health Services offers monkeypox resources

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
August 21, 2022
Gary Jenkins will serve as the WSU Police Department's interim police chief as WSU conducts a nationwide search for a permanent chief.

WSU PD sergeant faces hearing for sexual misconduct

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
August 17, 2022

Week of Welcome presents first-year fun, student resources

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
August 17, 2022
Damien Sarrazolla, senior Spanish major, stands in front of Aspen Heights' unfinished apartment complex, Aug. 10.

Aspen Heights residents move into new spaces despite concerns

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
August 17, 2022
Academic student employees march toward WSU Pullman's French Administration Building to present their petition to the administration at a rally, May 4.

WSU stalls unionization for student employees

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
July 31, 2022
Driver in crash north of Pullman is identified

Driver in crash north of Pullman is identified

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
July 28, 2022
Individual unresponsive after crash north of Pullman

Individual unresponsive after crash north of Pullman

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
July 28, 2022
Pullman Regional Hospital's new layout will expand orthopedic and sports medicine patient care.

Pullman Regional Hospital places $27.5 million tax-payer bond on ballot

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
July 27, 2022
Jill and Matt McCluskey pose in front of the Lauren McCluskey Track on July 14 in the Kibbie Dome.

Lauren McCluskey’s legacy lives on at newly resurfaced track

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
July 27, 2022
WSU chose the date to switch services after partnering with academic and business departments across campuses.

MyWSU shift to Amazon Web Services will cause interruption this fall

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
July 21, 2022
The City of Pullman may enforce a stronger blight code downtown.

City Council considers bus route changes, approves tourism plan

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
July 20, 2022
Student employees add a huckleberry ripple to a batch of ice cream with a ripple pump once it passes through a freezer.

WSU Creamery wins national ice cream competition

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
July 20, 2022
Moscow bicyclist dies in collision near Pullman

Moscow bicyclist dies in collision near Pullman

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
July 12, 2022
Jango will perform unreleased music with an "in your face" and "Black rockstar" quality on Sunday.

Local hip hop, rock artists represent PNW sound

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
July 6, 2022
ATV accidents over holiday weekend cause one fatality, injuries

ATV accidents over holiday weekend cause one fatality, injuries

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
July 5, 2022
Pilot of La Crosse plane crash is identified

Pilot of La Crosse plane crash is identified

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
July 2, 2022
Plane crashes near La Crosse, occupant sustains serious injuries

Plane crashes near La Crosse, occupant sustains serious injuries

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
July 1, 2022
Alana Gray, the youngest rally attendee, raises her poster alongside Mary Hogan (left) and Beth DeWeese (right) at the Women's March Foundation's Bans Off Our Bodies rally in Pullman, May 14.

‘I have power over my body. I will not be controlled’

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
June 27, 2022
Aquasha DeLusty, drag queen, performs at the Unity Week Fashion & Drag Show: United We Are Stronger event on Tuesday night at the CUB Senior Ballroom, 2019.

‘However you exist in the world is completely OK’

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
June 23, 2022
Both a group of WSU faculty and the Board of Regents have given their thoughts on President Kirk Schulz's leadership

President Schulz receives $125,000 pay raise for ‘unprecedented’ financial leadership

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
June 15, 2022
Employees can apply, with priority, at Rosauers' other locations, but they have to wait at least six months before applying to the Pullman Rosauers.

‘Hometown proud’: Dissmore’s IGA closes after 85 years

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
June 9, 2022
Granite Point, also known as "the cliffs" on the Snake River is a popular summer hangout for college-aged students.

Alcohol banned at Granite Point to reduce injury, environmental hazards

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
May 29, 2022
Pullman Police officers clear a room during an active shooter drill Oct. 6, 2013, at the Pullman Summit Therapy & Health Services building.

Local police officers, firefighters attend active shooter response training this week

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
May 29, 2022
Academic student employees march toward WSU Pullman's French Administration Building to present their petition to the administration at a rally, May 4.

1,600 student employees create ‘meaningful change’ after filing petition to unionize

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
May 22, 2022
Isavan Kuiken holds her pro-choice poster high despite the rain at the Women's March Foundation's Bans Off Our Bodies rally, May 14.

Nancy Mack smiles as she watches young girls raise their posters at the Women's March Foundation's Bans Off Our Bodies rally, May 14.

Isavan Kuiken holds her pro-choice poster high despite the rain at the Women's March Foundation's Bans Off Our Bodies rally, May 14.

[Photo] Women’s March Foundation holds abortion rights rally downtown

May 14, 2022
Pastor Steve Vankuiken speaks with organizer Diana Whitney as he holds his pro-choice poster at the Women's March Foundation's Bans Off Our Bodies rally, May 14.

Pullman residents support abortion access for women at the Women's March Foundation's Bans Off Our Bodies rally, May 14.

Beth DeWeese supports abortion access for women at the Women's March Foundation's Bans Off Our Bodies rally, May 14.

[Photo] Washington purchases a three-year supply of abortion pills

April 21, 2023
Claren Bolard, Britney Gough and Mary Hogan (left to right) raise their posters high as they join the Women's March Foundation's Bans Off Our Bodies rally, May 14.

WSU will increase tuition rates by 2.4%, the maximum amount allowed by law, to stabilize the university's budget amid rising inflation and declining enrollment.

Board of Regents justifies 2.4% tuition increase

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
May 11, 2022
Deandre Hunter poses with Butch as he runs a tabling event for the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Scholars Program in March.

Family, faculty reflect on Deandre Hunter’s ‘big heart,’ passion for research

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
May 8, 2022
WSU student dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday morning

WSU student dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday morning

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
May 6, 2022
Senior Olivia Hayden will graduate this spring with a degree in biochemistry.

Senior biochemist finds Cougar family in Air Force ROTC, research community

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
April 27, 2022
Linnea Rash, WSU Conservator Museum Specialist, mends Washington State College staff bulletins on April 19 in her conservation lab.

WSU conservator preserves history for future generations

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
April 19, 2022
Linnea Rash, WSU Conservator Museum Specialist, mends Washington State College staff bulletins on April 19 in her conservation lab.

Linnea Rash, WSU Conservator Museum Specialist, mends Washington State College staff bulletins on April 19 in her conservation lab.

Linnea Rash, WSU Conservator Museum Specialist, mends Washington State College staff bulletins on April 19 in her conservation lab.

Linnea Rash, WSU Conservator Museum Specialist, mends Washington State College staff bulletins on April 19 in her conservation lab.

While many students spend their remaining Dining Dollars at the markets or dining halls at the end of each semester, they can also donate that money to the Cougar Meal Swipe Program to help feed their fellow Cougs.

Cougar Meal Swipe Program takes RDA donations, feeds Cougs in need

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
April 17, 2022
On campus, students under the age of 21 may be reported for being in the same room with drugs, even if they did not consume the substance.

Campus cannabis policies ensure federal funding, financial aid

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
April 13, 2022
Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Ann Curry answers questions from WSU students during a press conference on April 4 in Jackson Hall.

Journalist Ann Curry fights to ‘tell stories that matter’

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
April 4, 2022
Since spring break, students have not been required to wear masks in classrooms — and faculty members cannot request that they do so.

Faculty reflect on updated masking rules, limitations in classrooms

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
March 29, 2022
Creamery workers wrap cheese clothes around hoops at Ferdinand's Ice Cream Shoppe, March 22.

The inside scoop: WSU Creamery’s production process from cow to cone

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
March 24, 2022
RJ Mitte plays Walter White Jr. on "Breaking Bad" and will discuss inclusivity in the media industry.

‘Breaking Bad’ actor will discuss inclusivity, representation of disabilities on Wednesday

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
March 21, 2022
California man arrested Monday in Pullman

California man arrested Monday in Pullman

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
March 8, 2022
The five members of the team have worked to gather information and create a campaign for lymphoma awareness using all their public relations knowledge.

Public relations team enters national contest, hopes to make a difference in community

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
March 7, 2022
Junior mathematics teaching major Jordyn Smith talks about her freshman experience two years ago living in Stevens Hall, March 2.

Housing, Residence Life discusses dorm closures, plans for Southside

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
March 4, 2022
Tahnee Runions, volunteer for Feeding our Friends, prepares free meals for hungry residents of the Pullman community, Oak Pullman, Feb. 22

Local restaurant addresses food insecurity in the community

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
March 1, 2022
Senior AMDT major Amiah Brooks works on one of her designs.

Senior design students prepare for spring fashion show

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
February 28, 2022
Sharon Mail Kanichy (Makah Tribe), assistant director of Tribal Relations and Recruitment, discusses how Native American students in CAHNRS will be able to apply their degrees toward helping their tribe with the assistance of next year's scholarships on Feb. 14.

WSU offers new scholarships for incoming Native American students

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
February 18, 2022
Moscow artist Polly Walker creates "Stained Glass on Canvas" paintings in her studio that she will display at the artwalk from 4-8 p.m. at Allegra in Downtown Moscow. Walker poses with "Window View" and "Desert Bloom."

Moscow Artwalk returns next Thursday

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
February 10, 2022
Junior computer science major Cora Hernandez (left) and junior digital technology and culture major Austin Wetzel create watercolor paintings at Cougs for Recovery’s weekly Art Night, Friday, Jan. 28, at the Fine Arts Center.

‘There’s something to be said about knowing you’re not alone’

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
February 3, 2022
Junior computer science major Cora Hernandez creates a watercolor painting at Cougs for Recovery’s weekly Art Night, Friday, Jan. 28, at the Fine Arts Center.

Junior digital technology and culture major Austin Wetzel creates a watercolor painting at Cougs for Recovery’s weekly Art Night, Friday, Jan. 28, at the Fine Arts Center.

Junior computer science major Cora Hernandez (left) and junior digital technology and culture major Austin Wetzel create watercolor paintings at Cougs for Recovery’s weekly Art Night, Friday, Jan. 28, at the Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Cougs for Recovery allows students to find recovery-education balance

November 17, 2022
After a three year hiatus, the Palouse Cult Film Revival is back in Moscow. Organizers say the event is a vital part of the local art scene.

Cold cocktails and cult classics

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
January 27, 2022
Phillip J. Roundtree was the featured speaker at the Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Community Breakfast. Roundtree discussed his personal relationship with MLK as well as the importance of access to mental health care for communities of color.

‘Black Mental Health Matters’

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
January 20, 2022
15-year-old Caleb Hyndman led his own program through Courageous Kids Climbing to teach first responders how to work with visually impaired individuals.

Courageous Kids Climbing empowers youth

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
January 18, 2022
Sugar Babe Bakery owner Melanie Voorhees founded her business in 2019, providing allergy-friendly baked goods for the residents of Colfax.

Sugar Babe Bakery coming to Pullman

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
January 13, 2022
Local organizations display their trees at The Center in Colfax for the Festival of Trees, hoping to win the "People's Choice" award.

Holiday spirit comes to Colfax

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
December 3, 2021
Kees Hoek, Audrey Berry, Brendan Chabot and Devi Johnson enjoy some coffee at Manny's Coffee House on Nov. 11, 2021, in Pullman.

Coffee Corner: A perfect blend of coffee and community

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
November 18, 2021
The Palouse Roots and Nature Explorers programs at the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute started during the pandemic as a way for youth to safely socialize with their peers, while learning about the great outdoors.

Outdoor programs foster growth for Palouse youth

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
November 11, 2021
Your Other Mother Kristy Szablya preparing food for Cougs.

Your mom away from mom

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
November 3, 2021
Ghost stories around St. Ignatius have circulated since 1968, when it was decommissioned. Now, the Storms are set to transform it into Colfax's hottest attraction.

Local couple takes haunted hospital by storm

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
October 27, 2021
Volunteeers with Family Promise of the Palouse prepare beds in a local church for families experiencing homelessness in Moscow, Idaho.

A promise given, a promise kept

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
October 20, 2021
The WSU swim team celebrates their victory over Arizona on Oct. 15.

[Photo] WSU swimming to face No. 2 Stanford

October 24, 2022
WSU midfielder Sydney Pulver tries to stop Stanford midfielder Naomi Girma’s attack on Oct. 7 at the Lower Soccer Field in Pullman.

[Photo] Fifth-year senior pulverizes opposition

October 13, 2021
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[Photo] WSU soccer splits weekend homestand

ERIN MULLINS, Evergreen reporter
October 11, 2021
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[Photo] WSU set for playoff soccer

November 11, 2021
The cast of "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" take a final bow on opening night on Oct. 1.

Pullman Civic Theatre presents mind-splitting show

FRANKIE BEER, Evergreen news editor
October 6, 2021
The 'Spooky Trail Tales' trailhead greets visitors before they head into the woods at the Elberton Hiking Trail near Garfield, Washington.

[Photo] Take a walk on the scary side

October 6, 2021
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