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The Daily Evergreen
JAKOB THORINGTON

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter

Jakob Thorington is a spring 2020 graduate who majored in journalism and media production at WSU. Thorington loves sports, film and video games.

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Letter to freshmen: A completely new WSU experience

Letter to freshmen: A completely new WSU experience

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
August 16, 2020
Brandy Dean, director of Whitman County Facilities Management, said the Whitman County Jail will have a water control system to limit an inmate’s water use if too much is being used.

Whitman County courthouse, jail to be renovated

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
May 28, 2020
Protective gear like acrylic shields and face masks can keep people and workers safe from COVID-19.

Facility sells protective barriers for customer service employees

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
May 26, 2020
Incumbent Art Swannack is running for a county commissioner position. Primary elections are on Aug. 4.

County candidates file for election

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
May 25, 2020
A Master of Science in Kinesiology degree and a Bachelor of Science in Viticulture and Enology degree will be available at WSU in the fall.

Board of Regents approves addition of two new degree programs

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
May 17, 2020
David Benscoter, founder of the Lost Apple Project, said the Mihalyfi was one of 20 Hungarian apple varieties brought to the then Washington State Agricultural College in the late 1800s.

‘Lost’ apple rediscovered near WSU

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
May 14, 2020
About 10 people out of 40 are reporting to work for the Mailing Services in the Cooper Publications Building, said Ed Sala, director of WSU Press.

Essential workers on a quiet campus

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
May 12, 2020
Senator Oluwanifemi Shola-Dare said these lamps will help support students experiencing SAD because light therapy can help treat it.

Senate spends remaining budget

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
April 29, 2020
Vice President Jhordin Prescott said funds for ASWSU’s Grocery Reimbursement Program would have been exhausted by April 22 if not for the additional $10,000.

ASWSU gives $10,000 for grocery program

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
April 22, 2020
Provost candidate Elizabeth Chilton said she is impressed by a statement in WSU’s strategic plan draft which states the university is committed to transforming the lives of students rather than chasing elite status.

University hears last provost candidate presentation

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
April 20, 2020

WSU community hears third provost candidate

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
April 15, 2020
ASWSU President Quinton Berkompas said he formed a hazing policy review committee.

ASWSU Senate confirms new associate justice

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
April 15, 2020
Julie Kmec, co-chair of the Provost search committee, discusses how the search guidelines for a new provost are constantly being adapted to fit the needs of the university on Monday evening in the CUB Junior Ballroom.

Second provost candidate presents to university community

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
April 14, 2020
André‑Denis Wright, dean of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resources Sciences, said he want to improve student retention rates.

First provost candidate presents to WSU

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
April 13, 2020
WSU President Kirk Schulz said he is taking a five percent pay cut starting May 2020 until July 2021.

Schulz takes pay cut, updates Faculty Senate on provost search

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
April 9, 2020
Sage, a toddler who attends WSU's Children Center, is listening to his teacher Jonnie read a book over Zoom.

Children’s Center continues to teach online

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
April 9, 2020
Senator Oluwanifemi Shola-Dare said these lamps will help support students experiencing SAD because light therapy can help treat it.

ASWSU funds community bench

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
April 8, 2020
Phil Weiler, vice president of marketing and communications, said WSU is limiting the amount of staff hired to conserve money.

WSU suspends university leadership raises

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
April 1, 2020
Environmental Sustainability Chair Patrick Robichard said ESA will host an online sustainability challenge.

ASWSU still to celebrate Earth Month

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
April 1, 2020
New President Curtis Cohen and New Vice President Sean Doster look over the results of the election on Wednesday night at the Phi Kappa Sigma House. The former candidates celebrated with a speech that ended with lots of hugging and clapping for the them.

No stopping for ASWSU

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
March 24, 2020
All Bookie locations close for two weeks

All Bookie locations close for two weeks

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
March 23, 2020
Cathryn Cummings poses in front of the Neill Public Library Thursday before her presentation.

Eleanor Roosevelt visits Pullman

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
March 12, 2020
ASWSU 2020: students chose Cohen & Doster

ASWSU 2020: students chose Cohen & Doster

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
March 11, 2020
Officer Luv St. Andre describes how his childhood and college experiences impacted his decision to go into law enforcement on Monday.

Committee introduces new officers

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
March 9, 2020
Running mates Curtis Cohen and Sean Doster, left table, debates the topic of mental health resources against running mates Kylie Waddill and Donavan Velez-Fucal, right table, on Sunday night in the CUB Senior Ballroom.

Contenders face off

LOREN NEGRON and JAKOB THORINGTON
March 8, 2020
From left to right: Curtis Cohen, Sean Doster, the two moderators, Kylie Waddill and Donavyn Velez-Fucal debate multicultural issues Thursday in the CUB.

ASWSU candidates: multicultural debate

JAKOB THORINGTON and LOREN NEGRON
March 6, 2020
The senate also spoke about WSU’s response to COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. Senate Chair Greg Crouch said in order to close campus, the virus must reach a level three CDC warning.

Firm begins review of gender bias allegations

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
March 6, 2020
Fire cleared at Terrace Mobile Park

Fire cleared at Terrace Mobile Park

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
March 3, 2020
If the ordinance passes, marijuana growers will have to prevent odors from bothering people around their farms. County Commissioner Dean Kinzer says this may help growers by reducing the chance of pollinating a plant, which slows down THC production.

Marijuana code under review in Olympia

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
March 2, 2020
The senators appoint three judicial board members and two freshman delegates

ASWSU 2020 Elections: Meet Your Candidates

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
February 28, 2020
K.J. Nitthilan, graduate student, talks about the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture 3-minute Thesis competition which will take place March 5.

Students prepare for 3-Minute competition

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
February 28, 2020
ASWSU Senator Connor Simmons, claims that during Pro Tempore Martian's time at ASWSU, he has received numerous personal attacks and emphasizes that her role should be an institutional steward for the senators, as part of a Judicial Board ruling, during the ASWSU meeting on Wednesday eveninG, at the CUB.

“An unhealthy and toxic work environment”

BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN and JAKOB THORINGTON
February 27, 2020
Sylvia Omulo, clinical assistant professor at the Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health at WSU, reflects on Thursday on her time in Kenya. She works to raise awareness on seeking medical treatment before resorting to antibiotics.

Antibiotics fail against resistant germs

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
February 26, 2020
The senators appoint three judicial board members and two freshman delegates

ASWSU Judicial Board hears complaint against pro tempore

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
February 26, 2020
Representing the College of Arts and Sciences, Pamela Thoma asks a question to Greg Crouch, the Chair Faculty Senate, on Thursday afternoon at FSHN, Room T101.

‘We’re not transparent until we’re forced to be transparent’

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
February 21, 2020
Phil Weiler, vice president of marketing and communications at WSU, discusses Workday which is the new financial management software that WSU plans to use to combat fraud, during an interview on Thursday afternoon in the Lighty French Administration Building.

Former WSU staff lied about paid work

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
February 21, 2020
The cleaned wall of the Combine Mall building on Main Street on Tuesday. Police say the perpetrator is unknown.

Graffiti tag appears downtown again

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
February 19, 2020
ASWSU cancels debate; one of three teams drop

ASWSU cancels debate; one of three teams drop

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
February 19, 2020
Jennifer Hackman (second from right), Pullman economic development manager, speaks about new art initiatives during the Pullman Arts Commission meeting on Tuesday.

City box art competition voting opens soon

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
February 12, 2020
Students in Pullman Public Schools have access to virtual reality technology for teachers to enhance learning. “Students [in high school] kept saying ‘Wow this is so cool, this is awesome,’” says Shannon Focht, Pullman Public Schools communications coordinator.

Ready Player Pullman

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
February 12, 2020
Megan Parks, WSU criminal justice and criminology doctoral student, presents research about the effectiveness of red-light cameras on Monday during a Pullman Police Advisory Committee in the City Hall Council Chambers.

New traffic safety methods may lessen road violations

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
February 11, 2020
Weekend Round-Up

Weekend Round-Up

JAKOB THORINGTON, LAUREN ELLENBECKER, ANDREA GONZALEZ, ANGELICA RELENTE, SYLENA HARPER, and BREANNA RONEY
February 10, 2020
Phil Weiler, WSU vice president of communications says the university changed the way it decides to close down to give people more of a timely notice.

Faculty senate concerned with university closure

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
February 7, 2020
Emeritus professor at the University of Washington Carlos Gill explains the importance that recording and documenting his family had to him, Thursday evening in the CUE building.

Mexican professor speaks about immigration

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
January 31, 2020
Marijuana ordinance in the works

Marijuana ordinance in the works

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
January 29, 2020

Scholarship honors alumni

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
January 29, 2020
Judicial Board rules in favor of senators

Judicial Board rules in favor of senators

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
January 22, 2020
Pullman High School Counselor Kellie Glaze said the bill may not affect Pullman High School students because of a 95-96 percent graduation rate but may improve chances for other students in state.

Bill opens new grad pathways

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
January 22, 2020
ASWSU Senator Hannah Martian says that President Quinton Berkompas’s targeting of the hiring announcements is a statement of privilege since it lends itself to senators’ social circles.

ASWSU’s hiring process called into question

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
January 21, 2020
Project director for Crimson Community Grants Kelly Demand, center, says there is no deadline to apply for aid but encourages students to apply when they have need.

BECU offers multiple scholarships

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
January 21, 2020
Geordy Greene, a senior studying political science, was confirmed as a member of ASWSU’s election committee at the ASWSU meeting Jan. 15 at the CUB.

ASWSU fills government vacancies

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
January 17, 2020
A utility box was decorated by photographer Ken Carper and placed on the corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue. Winning contestants will have their art showcased on a utility box in Pullman on Grand Avenue.

Arts commission seeks contest entries

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
January 15, 2020
The National Weather Forecast issued a weather advisory Tuesday afternoon warning of potential snowfall and icy conditions.

More snow expected today

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
January 14, 2020
Reports were announced that Mike Leach has accepted the vacant head coaching position at Mississippi State. He served as head coach at WSU for eight seasons and had an overall record of 55-47.

Mike Leach confirms departure from WSU

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
January 9, 2020

Cougars still cannot beat the Cardinal

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
January 6, 2020
WSU obtains calf for elk hoof disease research

WSU obtains calf for elk hoof disease research

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
December 2, 2019
Environmental Sustainability Chair Patrick Robichaud discusses the benefits of the removal of the Snake River dams for salmon in the state of Washington.

Resolution for removal of dams fails to pass

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
November 21, 2019
Samantha Cruz Mendoza, Deputy Director of Student Affairs at ASWSU, confirms her position as Director of Legislative Affairs at the ASWSU meeting on Wednesday evening at the CUB. She will be representing ASWSU and lobbying in Olympia in the spring.

Senate confirms legislative affairs director

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
November 14, 2019
A member from WSU’s Esports Rocket League A team prepares for the inaugural Electronic Gaming Federation’s invitation Tuesday in Chinook Room 25. The event will occur Jan. 18 and 19 in New York City.

Gamers prepare for tournament

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
November 13, 2019
Hannah Martian, ASWSU pro tempore, says “Lauren’s Promise” will be added to their syllabus next spring.

ASWSU approves ‘Lauren’s Promise’

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
November 7, 2019
CAHNRS assistant professor Elizabeth Weybright said there has been an increase in opioid-related deaths in the last 15 years.

Faculty establish rural opioid abuse prevention center

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
November 6, 2019
WSU sees higher student voter turnout

WSU sees higher student voter turnout

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
November 6, 2019
PRH decides on ballot-counting methods

PRH decides on ballot-counting methods

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
November 4, 2019
Rowing finishes fall season

Rowing finishes fall season

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
November 4, 2019
WSU transit services implements new policies

WSU transit services implements new policies

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 31, 2019
Safari Pearl owner Katherine Sprague laughs at a story she remembers when she first opened up her store which sold comic books on Oct. 22 at Safari Pearl.

Safari Pearl offers costumes, makeup, dog petting

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 30, 2019
ASWSU senators showing their Halloween spirit by dressing up for the Senate meeting on Wednesday at the CUB.

ASWSU senators discuss campus projects

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 30, 2019
School board member Susan Weed has an agenda that includes pursuing a regional skills center for students.

Local runs for school board, hopes to increase accessibility

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 28, 2019
WSU Police Sgt. Dawn Daniels answers questions about the decision to not retry the sexual misconduct case during an ASWSU meeting Wednesday in the CUB.

WSU PD adresses Hargraves’ trial, campus arrests

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 23, 2019
WSU Young Democrats, left, WSU GOP, middle, and Young Americans for Liberty engage in debate during the ASWSU Issues and Forums Political Debate on Tuesday evening at Todd Hall.

Biannual political debate ends in handshake

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 22, 2019
Dave Cillay, first appointed chancellor for WSU's Global Campus discusses goals for the future of Global Campus. Cillay has been working for WSU since 2003.

Global Campus appoints first chancellor to represent students

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 20, 2019
Redshirt senior middle blocker Jocelyn Urias spikes the ball towards Arizona State on Sunday at Bohler Gym.

Cougars end home streak with loss to ASU

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 20, 2019
The 210-by-260 foot artwork was created by Kansas artist Stan Herd.

‘Go Cougs mural’ draws attention from drivers

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 17, 2019
Patrick Robichaud, ASWSU environmental sustainability alliance committee chair, urges senators to take action and make a difference by taking down Snake River Dams at the ASWSU meeting on Tuesday evening, at the CUB.

Senate discusses removal of Snake River dams

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 16, 2019
Cameron Grow, Lincoln Middle School principal, says there is a “traveling teacher” who carts his class materials from room-to-room to accommodate for students.

Local middle school officials address overcrowding issues

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 15, 2019
Kebron Gebru, an all-campus senator of ASWSU, expresses his concerns about the protection that students of color get from false accusation by Pullman both on-campus and off campus during the ASWSU meeting on Wednesday evening at the CUB.

Senate discusses ongoing WSU police investigation

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 9, 2019
Students build flying machines in their STEM class Monday at Sunnyside Elementary. The students’ goal is to keep their machine in the air for the longest amount of time.

Donations help schools make STEM programs

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 7, 2019
WSU senior Justin Janke, far left, runs with his teammates in the 6k race for the WSU Open on Aug. 30 at the Colfax Golf Course.

Running from engineering to apparel design

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 7, 2019
Kemp found her home at WSU

Kemp found her home at WSU

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 3, 2019
Senior libero Alexis Dirige waits for the serve from the University of Washington on Sep. 25 at Bohler Gym.

WSU volleyball travels to Los Angeles

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 2, 2019
ASWSU senators Malvin Malai-Harrison, left, Melissa Torres, middle, and Donavyn Velez-Fucal listen during the meeting on Wednesday at the CUB. The Senate discussed how Utah filed a motion to dismiss the McCluskey lawsuit.

ASWSU calls for Pac-12 to stand with ASUU

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 2, 2019
Michelle’s Closet owners Michael and Michelle Kelly cut the ribbon outside of their store at their grand opening at noon Tuesday in downtown Pullman. The store will operate as a consignment shop for men’s and women’s clothing.

New clothing shop celebrates grand opening

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
October 1, 2019
Students in Washington state follow Alaska, California, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah in having the lowest average student debt in the U.S. The state, however, ranks 42nd in the nation in terms of high school graduates who reach for higher education.

State student debt lower than average

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 30, 2019
ESPN vehicles and equipment are surrounded by metal barricades and situated on accessibility parking spaces Sept. 20 at the Glenn Terrell Friendship Mall.

Student raises issue with campus accessibility

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 29, 2019
The women's volleyball team celebrates after a win against UT Arlington on Sept. 13 at Bohler Gym.

WSU to take on Bears in Berkeley

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 26, 2019
Esperonza Mendoza Villa, sophomore architecture major, became one of the four newly elected Election Board Committee members after a long period of debate between members of the Student Senate at the ASWSU meeting on Wednesday evening, at the CUB.

ASWSU approves funding for ‘Bangladesh Night’ event

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 25, 2019
Cones and caution tape block the hallway in the southwest corner of the ground floor on Wednesday at Sloan Hall.

Mercury spill in Sloan Hall cleaned up

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 25, 2019
Freshman outside hitter Alexcis Lusby and middle blocker Magda Jehlarova block a shot from Liberty University outside hitter Lilly Kruse on Sept. 14 in Bohler Gym.

Volleyball prepares for Apple Cup

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 23, 2019
Freshman outside hitter Alexcis Lusby and middle blocker Magda Jehlarova block a shot from Liberty University outside hitter Lilly Kruse on Saturday in Bohler Gym.

Cougars finish day one with two wins in UTRGV Tournament

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 22, 2019
The WSU women's volleyball team celebrates on-court after scoring the 18th and winning point against Utah on Sept. 28, 2018 in Bohler Gym.

Lusby shines as WSU wins first two matches in Volleyball tournament

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 22, 2019
An elevated view shows the blocked ramp, as well as the metal barricades set up around vehicles and equipment in the disability parking area.

ESPN crew blocks accessibility parking spots

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 20, 2019
ASWSU president Quinton Berkompas discusses the university’s handling of the anti-abortion demonstrations on Wednesday at the CUB and its decision to not make a statement beforehand.

ASWSU addresses abortion demonstration

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 18, 2019
A crowd of people wait in line on Wednesday at Cougar Country.

Cougar Country Drive-In reopens for limited hours

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 18, 2019
Faith Price, director of Native American Student Services, says the research is important to her because Native Americans are often overlooked.

Researchers study Alzheimer’s, dementia among Native Americans

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 17, 2019
Bobbie Ryder, President of Pullman Civic Trust, provides information about the Colfax Albion Pullman Rail Corridor during a Brown Bag meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the Neill Public Library.

Community members discuss creation of new trail

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 17, 2019
Students, faculty and staff can use WayToPark at the Terrell Library garage, Smith Center garage, Green 5 South Beasley lot, Yellow 1 Indoor Practice Facility lot, Red 5 tennis courts lot, and the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center lot

Parking app available for students, faculty, staff

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 15, 2019
Potential head lice outbreak leads to public health notice

Potential head lice outbreak leads to public health notice

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 12, 2019
Vice President Jhordin Prescott said funds for ASWSU’s Grocery Reimbursement Program would have been exhausted by April 22 if not for the additional $10,000.

Senate approves its first pieces of legislation

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter
September 11, 2019
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