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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
Jenae Laxson

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor

Jenae is from Vancouver, Washington. She is a psychology major and minoring in Spanish and neuroscience. She started working for The Daily Evergreen in Fall 2020 as a roots and news journalist. Jenae hopes to pursue scientific journalism and communication after graduation.

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One of my favorite parts of paddleboarding is bringing along my furry friend, Luna.

The ins and outs of paddleboarding: a beginner’s guide

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
July 20, 2021
The team moved to a new barn during the pandemic and it was a good time to make the transition. It gave them easy access to the wheat fields.

Equestrianship teaches real-life skills and discipline

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
April 21, 2021
Roots editor Jenae Laxson became a couch potato with the body composition to match during quarantine.

Leditor: Gym is therapeutic, worthwhile commitment

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
March 29, 2021
Wadsworth plans to keep his farm small to promote efficiency and the health of the grasslands.

Sunshine Creek Farm owner prioritizes land, his animals

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
March 29, 2021
Prenguber cannot think of a better song for WSU and he hopes "Back Home" remains a part of it.

A song to inspire future WSU generations

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
March 17, 2021
Grandma sent her granddaughter back to WSU with many Cougar masks. They are still her favorite ones to wear.

Letter from the editor: Roots editor’s grandma makes masks for The Daily Evergreen newsroom

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
March 15, 2021
The team assisted a former WSU professor, who is in his 90's. Dean Janikowski said it was great to help out a fellow Coug through acts of service.

WSU football team cares for Pullman

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
March 11, 2021
Roots editor Jenae Laxson quarantined in her family's home in the mountains, but it was not the vacation she hoped for.

COVID-19 one year later: COVID-19 tide appears to be shifting

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
March 11, 2021
Student journalist Alexandria Osborne is writing a book on top of everything else

[Photo] Student journalist: Day in the life

March 11, 2021
Roots Editor Jenae Laxson uses running as a way to destress from school, work and life in general. She finds reading out articles with reporters to be one of the best parts of the job because of the social aspect.

Day in the life of Roots Editor

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
March 4, 2021
At one point I thought about giving up and making peace with the disease. Luckily, that was not in the cards.

Roots editor finds remission from Lyme

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
February 25, 2021
Commissioner Brandon Kruger said any questions or requests regarding snow plow schedules should be directed to him.

Whitman County plans to avoid complications of fast melt

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
February 17, 2021
Bob Lutz, member of the Washington State Department of Health, said public health officials can reach out to skeptical communities by connecting with trusted allies of those communities to communicate correct and crucial information about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Foley event discusses COVID-19 vaccine issues

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
February 10, 2021
WSU’s COVID-19 respiratory care center is located in Bustad Hall, on the east side of campus.

COVID-19 respiratory center available to WSU students

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
February 4, 2021
Researchers know more about how Mayans manipulated plants because they looked at chemical compounds of plants in ancient drug containers. It seems like Mayans processed tobacco in a similar manner to how it is processed today.

Mayans may have used medicinal tobacco

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
February 4, 2021
The Whitman County Commissioners' website was at risk for being overwhelmed and shutting down. The county was able to prevent this issue after implementing different tactics. 

County Commissioners’ website faces cyber threats

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
February 2, 2021
“We’ve been conceiving this idea for nearly four years now, to capture all of these firsts, all of these amazing moments that have occurred since the start of the medical school,” said Christina VerHeul, director of communications, marketing and strategic operations at WSU’s College of Medicine.

WSU’s first class of medical students will graduate this spring

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
January 28, 2021
Submissions for the End Racism Now mural are posted on the Pullman Arts Commission Facebook page for the public to view and vote on.

Pullman Arts Commission seeks input on End Racism Now mural

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
January 27, 2021
When talking about protests, Activist Bree Newsome Bass says if someone is concerned about the issue, then a truly peaceful protest would not incite violence.

Activist wants police funds resourced to social programming, housing

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
January 22, 2021
Jennifer Boie, director of Palouse Conservation District, said PCD will use podcasts to better engage with the community during the pandemic.

Local group used recycled Christmas trees as part of conservation efforts

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
January 20, 2021
The League of Women Voters of Pullman's next Brown Bag event is scheduled from 12-1 p.m. Feb. 16.

League of Women Voters discussed inequality, racism during Brown Bag event

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
January 20, 2021
The Evergreen Roots editor looks to support WSU clubs and begin a series on pharmacy students.

Letter from the Editor: Excited for new experiences

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
January 19, 2021
The board will be made up of undergraduate and graduate students, including those from Global Campus, ASWSU and Multicultural Student Services.

WSU Libraries to recruit students for advisory board

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
January 9, 2021
Aaron Fandel did not know where he would fit on the Interfraternity Council, but he knew it was the place he wanted to be. This year he served as president.

IFC president challenged peers to change culture

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
December 10, 2020
Madison Ruther, WSU junior kinesiology major, said although fitness classes shifted to an online format, University Recreation instructors took advantage of the chance to learn new workouts.

Fitness instructors reflect on remote classes

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
December 7, 2020
Glenn Johnson and David Harder make pancakes for the 2016 Kiwanis event.

Annual pancake, music fundraiser to support food security

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
December 2, 2020
The mural design will depend on the artist chosen and the submissions received by the commission.

Pullman Arts Commission searches for mural artist

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
December 1, 2020
The Washington State Association represents 150,000 students from 15 college campuses, said Zack Turner, WSA executive director.

GPSA senators express importance of mental health for graduate students

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
December 1, 2020
WSU received a $39 million budget cut because of the pandemic, said Colleen Kerr, vice president of external affairs and government relations and chief legislative officer for WSU. 

Faculty Senate discuss financial effects of COVID-19

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 20, 2020
CJ Robert, Pups n' Cups owner, said she loses about 75 to 80 of her business during the holidays when students travel home for break.

When WSU students leave town

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 19, 2020
One of the new vendors at the Winter Market, Sweet Megpie, sells a variety of cookies, macarons, cupcakes and more.

Winter Market season continues as planned

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 16, 2020
WSU President Kirk Schulz said the university opened a new pharmaceutical startup called Athira Pharma.

WSU gains 3 percent less donations this year, regents say

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 16, 2020
Shortly after senior Gerardo Zaragoza transferred to WSU from Pierce College, he became the deputy director of communications for ASWSU.

ASWSU leader forges own path

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 12, 2020
The grant could bring more entrepreneurs to downtown Pullman, said economic development manager Jennifer Hackman.

City Council discusses grant to expand tech entrepreneurship, downtown infrastructure

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 11, 2020
Pullman Civic Trust is a non-profit volunteer organization with more than 700 community members, said Bobby Ryder, president of Pullman Civic Trust. 

Pullman Civic Trust asks GPSA to support construction of walking trails

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 10, 2020
Claudia Berry, WSU sophomore wildlife ecology and conservation sciences major, learned a variety of skills during her time in the U.S. Army, like time management and topography.

Student veteran becomes leader on campus

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 9, 2020
Michael Kahn, professor at WSU's Institute of Biological Chemistry, said faculty senate should make a statement about the government's efforts to change the F-1 visa requirements, which could prevent students from completing their education.

Faculty Senate talks about government effort to limit exchange students

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 6, 2020
The Pullman Public Schools board decided to begin in-person classes early next year for some students.

Schools to reopen Jan. 4 for K-1 students

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 5, 2020
Warren Queton, affiliate of the Cherokee Nation, said Native Americans need to know their ancestral language and their ceremonial ways.

Maintaining Native identity vital to future of tribal sovereignty, speaker says

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 3, 2020
The Pullman community has done a great job of supporting local businesses, said Marie Dymkoski, executive director of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce.

Pullman businesses at risk of closing

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 2, 2020
A mother and son, pictured right, graduated from the Family Promise of the Palouse’s shelter program last month. Two more families will be admitted to the program.

Fundraiser provides for two Palouse families

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 28, 2020
Recently-introduced housing guidelines mandate that bedrooms should have no more than two people in them at any given time, and communal spaces should have no more than five people.

Greek, congregate housing under new guidance

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 28, 2020
The non-invasive technology can measure the condition of a sewage pipe, said Kevin Gardes, councilmember and Pullman public works director.

Councilmembers propose use of raw sewage technology

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 28, 2020
Research that impacts Native American tribes should be approved by the respective tribes, said Ken Lokensgard, assistant director of the Center for Native American Research and Collaboration.

GPSA Senators discuss effects of canceled spring break, possible in-person classes

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 26, 2020
Kayla Leland, third-year student in the doctor of pharmacy program at WSU-Spokane, received the Gaskins Scholars Program Award.

Hospital awards three students with scholarships

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 26, 2020
In the study, professors will follow 150 children for four years.

Researchers to conduct four-year study on children’s executive functions

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 25, 2020
Rape jokes are popular on television and in movies, but these jokes can cause people to think rape is less serious because people are laughing at it, speaker says.

Sexual assault occurs more often because of rape culture, speaker says

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 21, 2020
The thefts are all similar to each other. The passenger window is broken into, and if there is a purse, wallet or any other valuable item in the car, it is taken. 

Police identify person of interest following series of thefts in town

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 20, 2020
Women with disabilities experience high rates of personal violence, said Stephanie Woodward, a crime victim attorney.

Violence against women with disabilities is not romantic, speaker says

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 19, 2020
“Racism is a problem for white folks to fix,” said Lisa Guerrero, WSU professor of comparative ethnic studies and American studies and culture. “The people who hold the power have to change the problem.”

WSU resource center hosts workshop on systemic racism, privilege

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 18, 2020
WSU submitted a capital budget request for $139,400,000 to the state, which will finance 10 projects, said Kate Kamerrer, WSU executive director of facilities, finance and building services.

WSU submits biennial budget proposal for 2021-23

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 18, 2020
Digital allyship is a constant learning process, which can be achieved by being aware of the media you consume and signing petitions.

COLUMN: Allyship in the digital age

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 18, 2020
The candidates for Whitman County Commissioner both said climate change should be addressed with technology.

Whitman County Commissioner candidates agreed on medical care, climate change

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 15, 2020
Sue Kreikemeier, BOOST Collaborative program director, works with children with developmental delays. She helps children with medical conditions like Down syndrome, hearing loss and cerebral palsy.

Local child development worker to retire after 27 years

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 15, 2020
There are several different routes that can combat climate change, said Kara Whitman, instructor for WSU’s School of the Environment. 

ASWSU hosts virtual event on environmental awareness

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 13, 2020
Kate Hellmann, director of international student and scholar advising for WSU’s Office of International Programs, said the office is a resource available to all international students who face challenges.

GPSA Senators discuss ways to protect international students from possible restrictions

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 12, 2020
Undocumented individuals share stories to encourage allies to vote

Undocumented individuals share stories to encourage allies to vote

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 11, 2020
Spring 2021 will have a delayed start to prevent too many students from arriving in Pullman at once.

Spring break canceled, semester to start late, faculty senate votes

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 8, 2020
People who go to get tested will be charged for an office visit. They will not be billed for a COVID-19 test.

New COVID-19 testing clinic open

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 8, 2020
Sugar stands with her owner and the people who helped her after she got severe colic. The horse was lying down in a trailer and had to be brought into the veterinary hospital on a sled.

WSU veterinarians saved horse with colic

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 7, 2020
Samantha Edgerton helped with the WSU Fallen Cougars project in 2018 to create 17 biographies. She also gave a presentation about it.

Graduate leader continues next phase of education

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 7, 2020
Washington Secretary of State hosts Q&A on voter registration, mail-in voting

Washington Secretary of State hosts Q&A on voter registration, mail-in voting

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 5, 2020
The parking was removed in accordance with an agreement between the city and the Washington State Department of Transportation.

City officials, residents comment on removal of Main Street parking

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 4, 2020
The Hands and Hearts Farm was created about six years ago to help co-owner Ames Fowler complete graduate school.

Local farm creates sustainable structure

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
September 30, 2020
GPSA Senators discussed the implementation of working groups. The groups focus on the main concerns of graduate students, including healthcare, stipends and university housing.

GPSA Senators approve revised legislative agenda

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
September 28, 2020
Certain classes may be offered in person, although no professors will be required to teach in person.

Faculty Senate addresses spring online classes, football program

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
September 24, 2020
Dairy Center implements security measures for animals after calf was stolen

Dairy Center implements security measures for animals after calf was stolen

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
September 22, 2020
Mary Wack, vice provost for academic engagement and student achievement, said UCORE courses are revised every five years.

Instructors receive extension for UCORE course revisions

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
September 15, 2020
GPSA Senators will meet again for a GPSA Town Hall at 1 p.m. on Sept. 18.

GPSA Senators talk stipends, childcare center

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
September 14, 2020

Non-profit raises funds for puppy

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
September 9, 2020
Dr. Jones attended medical school at the University of Washington and then came back to the Palouse to practice medicine.

New clinic offers subscription rates, confidentiality

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
September 2, 2020
Holly Ashkannejhad, director of WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, said Title IX and House Bill 2327 protect students.

University official trains staff, students on Title IX changes

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
August 31, 2020
GPSA senators met virtually for the first time on Monday.

GPSA senators vote in new member, discuss training resources

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
August 31, 2020
Pullman police now writing tickets for COVID-19 social distancing violations

Pullman police now writing tickets for COVID-19 social distancing violations

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
August 27, 2020
Community members used the Whitman County Library as a gathering space, but with COVID-19 restrictions, staff members are getting creative with how to provide books to patrons.

Whitman County libraries open to public again

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
August 26, 2020
This is the second time WSU has received money to fund ATLAS, a teacher preparation grant.

WSU given $4 million to fund future teacher, STEM, veteran programs

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
August 25, 2020
Elizabeth Chilton, provost and executive vice president, said lab fees are waived for undergraduate science and art classes.

WSU waives fall course fees for undergraduate, graduate students

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
August 23, 2020
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