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LAUREN ELLENBECKER

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter

Lauren is a senior journalism major from Anchorage, AK. She was the mint editor in fall 2018.

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People are finding solace from COVID-19 at the Pullman Community Garden at Koppel Farm.

Gardeners continue to find comfort while tending to plants

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 30, 2020
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests host a variety of wildlife and complex wildland.

U.S. Forest Service denies extension for public comment

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 30, 2020
Sunsets from the Palouse on May 31, 2016.

Dedicated individuals preserve hope in their small town

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 26, 2020
Dissmore's employee Gabriella Aragon said she goes through aisles and packages groceries for customers using grocery delivery.

Grocery assembler finds positivity during hard times

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 22, 2020
Scholars discuss voting politics in a pandemic

Scholars discuss voting politics in a pandemic

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 16, 2020
WSU President Kirk Schulz said he believes the university will return to face-to-face instruction in the fall.

Second virtual town hall covers COVID-19 updates

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 10, 2020
Pandemic leads to underwhelming end to college career

Pandemic leads to underwhelming end to college career

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 8, 2020
Residents challenge food insecurity head-on

Residents challenge food insecurity head-on

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 8, 2020
"This is a crime of intimidation ... this is the crime of scaring people when they're at their most vulnerable,” said Dan LeBeau, Whitman County chief deputy prosecutor.

Car pursuit, chase on foot leads to arrest

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 3, 2020
College Cabs employees disinfect their cabs after each passenger exits. Drivers handle cards with gloves or wipes to protect themselves and their passengers. Drivers also talk to passengers to make them comfortable.

Cab drivers reflect on uncertainty of business

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 25, 2020
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Shannon Focht, communications coordinator for Pullman Public Schools, said the school district is not prepared to speak about Senate Bill 5395, which would apply to public schools.

Bill would require sex ed for K-12

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 12, 2020
Attendees of the social were able to write the names of honorable women in their lives on leaves. The leaves were hung on a cardboard tree Tuesday afternoon at Wilson-Short.

Community women commended during social

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 5, 2020
All-campus lockdown test today

All-campus lockdown test today

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 3, 2020
Dan Maher records a 30-second promo for his NWPR program Inland Folk in the studio, Feb. 20, 2014.

Records show former employee behaved unprofessionally

ANGELICA RELENTE and LAUREN ELLENBECKER
March 2, 2020
Yubi Lojewski, a sophomore studying sociology ethnic studies, describes what she does as a social justice peer educator on Wednesday evening at the CUB.

Students speak on social justice outreach

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
February 27, 2020
Family of student asks for help

Family of student asks for help

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
February 21, 2020
The $12.8 million research project is being funded by the USDA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative and led by North Carolina State University. Berries will be bred by various staffing and molecular tools.

A ‘berry’ important research project

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
February 14, 2020
Sociology professor Jennifer Sherman is one of the five people chosen to take part in the Foley Fellows program

Sociologists examine rural justice systems

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
February 13, 2020
Nez Perce rep shares job opportunities

Nez Perce rep shares job opportunities

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
February 12, 2020
Weekend Round-Up

Weekend Round-Up

JAKOB THORINGTON, LAUREN ELLENBECKER, ANDREA GONZALEZ, ANGELICA RELENTE, SYLENA HARPER, and BREANNA RONEY
February 10, 2020

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LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
February 6, 2020

Musician facing felony charges

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
January 31, 2020
Tom Tripp, a WSU Vancouver Carson College of Business professor, co-wrote a paper describing how whistleblowers should ensure their information is correct.

Whistleblowers should wait, paper says

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
January 30, 2020
Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs for ASWSU, Ryan Vance believes that food insecurity is a major issues and hopes to combat it if he wins, Tuesday evening in the CUB. Should Vance win the election, he would be the first 22 year old to hold the office since 1920.

Student running for House of Representatives

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
January 24, 2020
Whitman County Undersheriff charged

Whitman County Undersheriff charged

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
January 23, 2020
PRH acquires Palouse Health Clinic, patients

PRH acquires Palouse Health Clinic, patients

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
January 22, 2020
IFC makes changes within the Greek community

IFC makes changes within the Greek community

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
January 16, 2020
Sarangamat Gurusiddaiah, former WSU professor and founder of Pullman Ashram, says he wanted to create a space for people in the Indian community to gather for activities, educational purposes or to practice thier spirituality on Sunday in Pullman Ashram.

Retired professor opens local Hindu temple

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
November 21, 2019
Rochelle Dach, Access Center assistant director, said the WSU office is closed and tutoring is conducted over online Zoom calls.

Training attempts to normalize disabilities

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
November 15, 2019
A team of researchers led by WSU professor of communication Lawrence Pintak found that Ilhan Omar was the main target of islamophobic and xenophobic language , accounting for 60 percent of online hate.

Study finds Islamophobia is more rampant online than in reality

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
November 14, 2019
Whitman County Hospital is offering a free lunch voucher to patients who get a mammogram during October.

Hospital offers lunch to patients during October

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
October 23, 2019
Hannah Hayes, president of Inland Oasis, said proceeds gained at Palouse Pride will be donated to the volunteer-based organization which serves the LGBT+ community.

Annual Palouse Pride kicks off Friday

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
August 21, 2019
Steve Hansen, WSU assistant chief of police, says those who are not involved with law enforcement should still be prepared in case of an active shooter situation.

Police offers active shooter training

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
August 20, 2019
Christine Hoyt, WSU chief of staff, says the symposium will help realign the university goals with the original land-grant mission Tuesday afternoon in the French administration building.

Event will open land-grant dialogue

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
May 2, 2019
He’s an inspiration, and I don’t usually say that about people younger than me,” GPSA Vice President Josh Munroe said. “Amir has been invaluable to us.”

Student leader wins academic championships

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
May 2, 2019
“I think it really does help with that personal investment of realizing what actually gets in our streams,”Jodi Prout said.

Cleaning up local streams for Earth Day

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 18, 2019
After the flood on Grand Avenue, the owners of Minh’s Restaurant, Minh and Mindy Lam, and their friends have cleared the building of water and debris. “We battle with the water,” Minh says.

Minh’s Restaurant reopens after flood

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 17, 2019
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., giving a speech at the Chinook Student Center in April 2016.

U.S. Senator talks women in leadership, current politics

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 16, 2019
Savanna Obernberger, junior criminal justice major, says her app idea would encourage sober driving and provides alternative transportation options if user’s alcohol blood content tests above the .08 legal limit.

Student plans app to reduce DUI rates

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 14, 2019
Sanctuary Yoga owner Judy Kolde talks about complimentary classes and brunch meals that moms can participate in Tuesday at Sanctuary Yoga.

Sanctuary Yoga offers free yoga, specialty smoothies for moms

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 11, 2019
Patrol Sgt. Aaron Breshears says there is an ordinance in Pullman that allows officers to stop a student if they are carrying a “chug jug” on Tuesday evening in the CUB Junior Ballroom. Breshears says officers are not unaware of underage drinking or weed consumption, but still want to ensure safety.

Officers listen to student concerns

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 9, 2019
Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins says as Pullman continues to grow, he expects the rate of crime to increase. Jenkins says larceny remains to be the category of crimes that occurs the most in Pullman.

Pullman ranked in top 20 safest cities in state

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 7, 2019
GIESORC Director Matthew Jeffries led a training session for allies of the LGBTQ community Wednesday afternoon in the Chinook Student Center. Jeffries says there are resources on campus for marginalized groups, like a growing number of gender-neutral bathrooms and an open space for students.

Ally training discusses support for LGBTQ students

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 3, 2019
Leah Sheppard, Carson College of Business management assistant professor, discusses how the business world perceives attractive females on Thursday at Todd Hall.

Women’s attractiveness can alter perceptions at work

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 2, 2019
WSU S&A fee committee member Debbie Majano reviews the 2019-2020 WSU service and activities budget at an S&A meeting Monday in Lighty. The committee meets with groups later in the week.

Committee discusses student fund requests

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 1, 2019
“My injury is quite old, so I don’t know what opportunities for recovery I have at this point,” abuse survivor Victoria says.

Domestic abuse, brain injury link inspires bill

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 1, 2019
Allison Munch-Rotolo, College Hill Association chair, discusses possible plans for keeping the College Hill Association alive and functioning in the future with a larger population of student members.

Workshop highlights green living

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 24, 2019
Naomi Wallace, the system-wide 3MT winner in 2018, speaks to the importance of the Three Minute Thesis and how it has benefited both her and the university on Tuesday at the Veterinary and Biomedical Research Building.

Doctoral students compete, present research

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 21, 2019
Animal owners would come in from as far as Wyoming to use WSU’s MRI machine. But now, Kay Glaser of the veterinary medicine office says they need a new one.

Veterinary college replaces long-lasting MRI machine

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 20, 2019
Kevin Gardes, Pullman’s public works director, says the "Crestview Street and Miscellaneous Improvements" project aims to reduce future ice build-up.

Renovation for Pullman sidewalks to prevent hazardous conditions

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 17, 2019
Phil Weiler, vice president of university marketing and communications, says the board spent the fall 2018 semester and part of this semester working on rates that would fit student interests.

Board to increase campus living rates

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 17, 2019
Sung Ahn, associate dean for international programs, discusses how recent funding from the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan can lead to the building of partnerships with Kazakhstani universities on Wednesday in Todd Hall.

College of Business aims to partner with universities abroad

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 8, 2019
ASWSU presidential candidate Mariela Frias-Gomez, left, and vice presidential candidate Camille Naputo answer questions relating to their campaign at the Run WSU’s Multicultural Debate on Sunday in CUE 202. Opponents Quinton Berkompas and Jhordin Prescott, running for president and vice president respectively, could not come to the debate.

Judicial Board redacts injunction on multicultural debate

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 4, 2019
Being cultured doesn't have to mean you enjoy fine art and classical music, but you should be curious and try to always learn new things.

Letter from the Mint editor: It’s never a bad idea to culture yourself; goodbye

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
December 10, 2018
It’s time to start pleading to the snow gods and goddesses — Chione, Kuraokami, anyone — so the Palouse and WSU community can finally experience the peace and quiet of winter once again.

Letter from the Mint editor: Will people ever be cold-hearted again?

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
November 29, 2018

Letter from the Mint editor: Please don’t break grandma’s heart before turkey is served

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
November 15, 2018
Look back at your killer for a maximum of .2 seconds or else you won’t make it out alive.

Stay alive, learn from horror tropes

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
October 17, 2018
Ghosts want to party when they escape purgatory for a day, so don’t be rude to them.

Letter from the Mint editor: Loving life in decay of fall in October

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
October 10, 2018
Get away from me please, I don’t want your cooties

Get away from me please, I don’t want your cooties

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
September 26, 2018
Throughout autumn, pumpkins are under threat of being sliced into pieces, overgrown and heartlessly smashed on the ground.

Oh my gourd: fall craze scares Great Pumpkin

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
September 26, 2018
Letter from the Mint editor: My survival instincts benefited from killer dolls

Letter from the Mint editor: My survival instincts benefited from killer dolls

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
September 19, 2018
Letter from the Mint editor: Would you smoke crack for $1 million

Letter from the Mint editor: Would you smoke crack for $1 million

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
September 12, 2018
Letter from the Mint editor

Letter from the Mint editor

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
August 29, 2018
Ignore the mirage of college, pay attention to its reality

Ignore the mirage of college, pay attention to its reality

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
August 22, 2018
Letter from the Mint editor: Here is some tea about me

Letter from the Mint editor: Here is some tea about me

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
August 22, 2018

Music on Main: Arman Bohn

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
August 22, 2018

Adventures Abroad: Germans are so literal it’s funny

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
February 23, 2018

Adventures Abroad: Germans are forward in interactions, beer prices

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
February 15, 2018
Columnist Lauren Ellenbecker’s temporary housing overlooks Luneberg, Germany.

Adventures Abroad: Germans are greener, cleaner than Americans

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
January 18, 2018

Learn from mistakes, end year in sanity

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
December 11, 2017
Not today, Winter

Not today, Winter

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
November 16, 2017
A fan sign during the WSU versus USC game on Sept. 29. It is common for college students to beg their parents for more money as they slave away at school.

‘Exploit Your Dad’s Wallet’ Weekend

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
November 2, 2017
Transform yourself in to a sexy ghost this Halloween with just a sheet and a bra.

Halloween costumes the cheap and easy way

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
October 19, 2017
Your body’s reactions to intercourse should be natural reactions to pleasure, not forced ego-boosters.

Sex noises are self-expression

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
October 13, 2017
People may not enjoy a movie based on who they watch it with, research says.

Warning: Not parent-friendly

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
October 13, 2017

Street Sex Talk: Do you think sex noises are sexy or not?

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
October 13, 2017
The sad and brutal reality behind sweater weather

The sad and brutal reality behind sweater weather

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
October 12, 2017
The start of fall brings the resurgence of the Pumpkin Overlord, who has his claws in college students everywhere.

Prepare for our ruthless and extremely orange leader: Pumpkin spice

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
September 21, 2017

Kibitzer Korner: Platonic breakups and professional pregaming

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
September 7, 2017

Kibitzer Korner: Long-lost friends and mama’s boys

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
August 31, 2017
Cougfest featured artist Aminé performing at the South by Southwest 2017 YouTube Party.

Who is Aminé? Some thoughts on the artist and his bananas

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
August 23, 2017

Freshman year: life lessons and keeping your head above the water

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
May 5, 2017
Mike Porter, owner and head lampworker at Glassphemy, makes a goblet from scratch on Friday.

Glass creations for your smoking pleasure

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 20, 2017
A selection of weed strains on display at Satori.

Local pot: Where to find it and what to try

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 20, 2017
Samantha Handwerger's AMDT fashion show collection, "Block Party," focuses on the New York skyline and streetwear.

Self-expression in fashion design

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
April 6, 2017
Lily Bee’s consignment store owner Melanie Hodges discussing her desire to give back to the community through cosigning.

For Lily Bee’s, ‘Giving back is the reason we’re here’

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 30, 2017
Customers browse through shelves supplies.

The Hope Center: Thrifting to assist those in need

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 30, 2017

Childhood ruined: Misrepresentations Fueled by Disney

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 23, 2017
Jonny Handy talks about Paradise Creek Brewery’s beginnings in 2010.

A taste of Paradise

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 9, 2017
Customers wait in line to order on Saturday at the Daily Grind, a coffee shop located on Main Street in downtown Pullman.

‘Espresso’ (and caffeinate) yourself at the Daily Grind

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 2, 2017
A Geno pizza made at Porch Light Pizza. At Porch Light, you can order pre-determined pizzas off their menu or create your own masterpiece.

Get a ‘pizza’ this: Porch Light reinvents the pizza

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
March 2, 2017
Students Ben Retzlaff, left, and Jeremy Sawyer eat at Northside Cafe on Wednesday.

Dining halls provide options for vegans and carnivores

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
February 23, 2017
Telisa Swan does touch-up work on Brian Keeny’s tattoo on Tuesday at Swan Family Ink.

Self-expression that lasts a lifetime

MADELINE BRAUN and LAUREN ELLENBECKER
February 16, 2017
Lauren Klemp, a University of Idaho senior studying business and psychology, makes coffee while on shift at Café Moro on Feb. 6.

Single and don’t care to mingle

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
February 9, 2017
The Black Cypress is a popular date spot in Pullman.

The Black Cypress: the coveted date spot

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
February 9, 2017
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