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LAUREN PETTIT

Lauren Pettit is a sophomore from Selah, Washington, pursuing a degree in humanities.

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The COVID-19 virus likely cannot infect breast milk, so breastfeeding is probably not risky. Now, researchers are studying possible vaccine side effects in breastfeeding women.

[PHOTO] Mothers pass SARS antibodies to babies in milk

February 25, 2021
Like any person, professors deserve recognition for what they do, whether teaching in an online format or in-person.

[PHOTO] OPINION: Express gratitude toward your professors

February 25, 2021
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[PHOTO] OPINION: Satire: How to lose a guy in two hours

February 25, 2021
These societies are not untouched, but are isolated by choice.

[PHOTO] OPINION: Will providing vaccines to isolated societies benefit or harm them?

February 24, 2021
Struggles resulting from the pandemic have also been down-played, and many students do not feel their problems are significant enough to get therapy.

[PHOTO] Use of telemental health rises while individuals cope with pandemic

February 23, 2021
People who express disgust at things like rotten meat or stepping in dog poop are not as likely to get infected with a pathogen.

[PHOTO] People who feel more disgust less likely to be infected

February 18, 2021
A dark moment in history took place not even one week into 2021.

[PHOTO] OPINION: Those are insurrection words: What we can learn from the Capitol riots

February 17, 2021
The Mental Health Series will cover a wide range of subjects, including features on community members' mental health experiences.

[PHOTO] Letter from the Editors: Mental Health Series launches this week

February 16, 2021
The drafted comprehensive plan will be completed by June or July, then presented to the public. Around December, it will be presented to the county commissioners for approval.

[PHOTO] County to revitalize goals, priorities for land development

February 15, 2021
Turn on the Bright Lights scored a 10 out of 10 review by our columnist.

[PHOTO] The search for the greatest: Turn on the Bright Lights

February 11, 2021
There is no predicted timeline for when a university will be selected or when work can begin because the bill is frequently being adjusted. 

[PHOTO] WSU considered in bill for greater law enforcement transparency

February 11, 2021
In places where dogs are used for herding, people are not as close with their dogs. Researchers also found that women have more affectionate relationships with dogs than men do.

[PHOTO] Affection influenced dog domestication

February 11, 2021
Whether at the gym, or in the comfort of your home, you can remain physically active during the pandemic.

[PHOTO] OPINION: People should use virtual fitness programs, stay active during pandemic

February 10, 2021
Self-care is a form of self-love. Self-love is more important than ever during a time of social isolation.

[PHOTO] Librarians will host Anti-Valentines Day event for young adults

February 9, 2021
“Mental health is important, but there's not really a way around this right now,” said first-year microbiology major Sydney Cadwell.

[PHOTO] ‘This too shall pass’

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.

[PHOTO] Mayans may have used medicinal tobacco

February 4, 2021
Assistant professor at the Murrow College says most of our world exists on Twitter

[PHOTO] People’s lives begin to look like social media during COVID-19 pandemic

February 4, 2021
Masks could serve as useful following the pandemic.

[PHOTO] OPINION: Masks should be normalized after pandemic ends

February 4, 2021
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[PHOTO] Pullman resident arrested after setting off explosive to celebrate new U.S. president

February 2, 2021
Fashion changes every year and people follow changes every decade.

[PHOTO] WSU’s online resources make learning about fashion accessible

February 4, 2021
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[PHOTO] Search for the greatest album: OK Computer by Radiohead

February 4, 2021
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[PHOTO] Whitman County confirms 75 new COVID-19 cases

January 30, 2021
The trend has been to move away from standardized tests in admission and focus on a holistic process, like considering extracurricular activities, said Paul Francis, executive director of the Washington Council of Presidents.

[PHOTO] SAT, ACT requirements waved for incoming class of 2021

January 29, 2021
This year, the competition is specifically looking for submissions relating to Trevor Noah’s book “Born a Crime.

[PHOTO] Submissions for art competition close Jan. 29

January 25, 2021
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[PHOTO] Whitman County confirms three deaths, 91 new COVID-19 cases

January 23, 2021
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[PHOTO] Coug Store developed strategies to thrive online

January 21, 2021
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January 21, 2021
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[PHOTO] Whitman County confirms one death, 88 new COVID-19 cases

January 17, 2021
In a few weeks, the county will move into the first part of Phase 1B.

[PHOTO] Whitman County continues to issue COVID-19 vaccinations in first phase

January 9, 2021
As of Thursday, 10 people are hospitalized.

[PHOTO] Whitman County had 76 new COVID-19 cases in last week

January 2, 2021
As of Friday, seven people are hospitalized. There have been 22 COVID-19-related deaths in the county.

[PHOTO] Whitman County had 98 new COVID-19 cases this week

December 18, 2020
Members of the Washington State Bowling Proprietors’ Association are willing to help store COVID-19 vaccines for the state.

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December 18, 2020
The restaurant temporarily closed because of Gov. Jay Inslee’s mandates. It will offer take out when it reopens.

[PHOTO] New Garden Restaurant to reopen soon

December 11, 2020
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[PHOTO] Graduating in a pandemic

December 10, 2020
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[PHOTO] Freshman year through Zoom

December 10, 2020
Students can request food, safe-sex supplies and sanitary products in their go-bag for pickup or delivery.

[PHOTO] Food pantry, go-bags available to students during winter break

December 10, 2020
Einstein Bros. Bagels, Starbucks, Lighty Espresso Bar, and The Market at Cougar Way will operate on limited hours until Dec. 24.

[PHOTO] WSU Dining Services to close Dec. 24, reopen Jan. 4

December 10, 2020
Before this change, the recordings were stored for nine months. Now, they are saved for six months to decrease the number of Zoom recordings stored in the WSU cloud.

[PHOTO] Zoom recordings will be deleted after six months

December 9, 2020
Zoom classes and online school is still a work in progress.

[PHOTO] OPINION: Improving online schooling for next semester

December 9, 2020
The ability to communicate in a different language is a necessary skill in the modern world.

[PHOTO] OPINION: Learn a foreign language

December 9, 2020
Killer robots aren't merely the stuff of sci-fi anymore — they could be right around the corner.

[PHOTO] OPINION: Satire: Beware of killer robots

December 8, 2020
Finals, coronavirus stress and student life have all conspired to make student burnout even more prevalent than before.

[PHOTO] OPINION: Beware of student burnout

December 10, 2020
Depth of field, lighting — all of these factors play into the ideal photo.

[PHOTO] OPINION: Improve your photography skills

December 8, 2020
In terms of the most popular holidays, the results of this poll may shock you.

[PHOTO] OPINION: Ranking the worst popular holidays

December 8, 2020
People can get wellness kits at the Whitman County Library. About 800 kits were created.

[PHOTO] Whitman County Library creates wellness kits to promote healthy living

December 7, 2020
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[PHOTO] Mint Book Club: December

December 3, 2020
Three students used district-issued computers to look up how to harm themselves. Computer activity is monitored.

[PHOTO] Elementary school students struggle with mental health amid pandemic

December 3, 2020
Some of the businesses that are eligible to receive the money are restaurants, bars, fitness facilities and bowling alleys.

[PHOTO] Small businesses to receive $500,000 from county

December 2, 2020
Around the country, Trump voters continue to protest the results of an election they claim as illegitimate.

[PHOTO] OPINION: Satire: Republicans need to accept election results

December 3, 2020
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