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The Daily Evergreen
The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen
The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen
LOREN NEGRON

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief

Loren Negron served as the editor-in-chief for fall 2021. She started working for The Daily Evergreen as a news reporter in fall 2019 and moved her way up to copy editor and news editor. During her time at WSU, Loren worked toward a dual degree in journalism and media production and sociology, as well as a minor in psychology. She is now pursuing her dream job of working with missionaries and doing freelance writing.

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In her free time, editor-in-chief Loren Negron loves to nap, listen to music, play the drums and bass, write poems, go hiking and chase waterfalls.

Letter from the editor: Evergreen gave editor-in-chief foundation to pursue dream job

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
December 9, 2021
Editor-in-chief Loren Negron is proud of the Evergreen staff's resilience, dedication and investment.

Letter from the editor: Season of gratitude, time for rest

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 18, 2021
Pullman police officers arrest an individual near the intersection of NE California Street and NE A Street on Saturday. Officers arrested the individual for being a minor in possession of alcohol after displaying poor behavior.

Pullman PD received 127 calls during Halloween, five related to suicide

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 2, 2021
Saving a life can be done in many ways: embracing them, listening to them and reminding them how loved and beautiful they are.

Remember to say ‘I love you’

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 22, 2021
Letter from the editor: Ending the stigma

Letter from the editor: Ending the stigma

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 22, 2021
Editor-in-chief Loren Negron (left) and Managing Editor Sandi Kobiesa (right) plan for next week's edition.

Letter from the editor: Evergreen tackles suicide prevention, mental health

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 15, 2021
OPINION: WSU Board of Regents should prioritize transparency, accessibility

OPINION: WSU Board of Regents should prioritize transparency, accessibility

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 15, 2021
Editor-in-chief finds her voice working for Evergreen

Editor-in-chief finds her voice working for Evergreen

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
August 18, 2021
An unexpected experience with a cult at Cougar College affects three students' lives.

SATIRE: Locals share stories as cult survivors

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
June 27, 2021
ASWSU Senator Oluwanifemi Shola-Dare said students should not have to spend a lot of time navigating through different websites or figuring out who to contact to ask their questions.

Resource accessibility to be ‘modernized’

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
April 19, 2021
Students will have the opportunity to anonymously share their sexual assault stories through a Survivors’ Page network.

Sexual assault resources portal, survivors’ page under development

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
April 19, 2021
WSU Pullman has 13 active COVID-19 cases

WSU Pullman has 13 active COVID-19 cases

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
April 18, 2021
In Phase 3, indoor social gatherings cannot include more than 10 people. Outdoor gatherings cannot exceed over 50 people.

WSU Pullman has 87 active COVID-19 cases

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
April 5, 2021
Savannah Reed (left), University of Idaho junior horticulture major, found a bicycle seat during the stream clean-up Saturday at the South Fork Palouse River.

Volunteers participate in stream clean-up efforts

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
April 5, 2021
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Time is running out for four students who filed a sexual harassment report to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights as they are graduating this year.

WSU students seek justice for sexual harassment investigation

LOREN NEGRON and ABBY DAVIS
March 29, 2021
Evergreen news editor finds coffee to be an essential commodity. She finds readouts with reporters funny sometimes and playing music to be relaxing.

A Day in the Life of a News Editor

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
March 17, 2021
WSU has 83 active COVID-19 cases as of Monday

WSU has 83 active COVID-19 cases as of Monday

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
March 15, 2021
“She wasn't supposed to live,” said Allecia Galindo, “so I just think she's honestly a miracle.”

Former WSU student is ‘miracle’ after surviving car accident

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
March 11, 2021
Stephanie Rink, Pullman Police Advisory Committee chair, said the meeting is an opportunity for the community to meet officers and provide feedback.

Mental health will be center of discussion during police advisory meeting

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
March 3, 2021
Whitman County confirms 120 new positive COVID-19 cases in last week

Whitman County confirms 120 new positive COVID-19 cases in last week

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
March 2, 2021
“We're all susceptible to struggling,” Cunningham Chilton said. “This isn't something that should have stigma attached to it.” 

‘Bearing witness to other people’s suffering can take its toll’

LOREN NEGRON and TIMOTHY FAIRBANKS-CLOUSER
February 25, 2021
The Pullman Police Advisory Committee will discuss Pullman Police Department's community engagement projects during its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. March 8.

Pullman PD to implement new use-of-force policy

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 25, 2021
At one point I thought about giving up and making peace with the disease. Luckily, that was not in the cards.

[Photo] Roots editor finds remission from Lyme

February 25, 2021
The Mental Health Series will cover a wide range of subjects, including features on community members' mental health experiences.

Letter from the Editors: Mental Health Series launches this week

LOREN NEGRON and ABBY DAVIS
February 16, 2021
The Pullman Police Department is advising the public to avoid steep hills and only drive when necessary.

[Photo] Pullman PD responded to about 20 collisions last week

February 16, 2021
Whitman County confirms 30 new positive COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 30 new positive COVID-19 cases

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 13, 2021
Wanted man in Montana arrested by Pullman PD after foot pursuit

Wanted man in Montana arrested by Pullman PD after foot pursuit

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 12, 2021
This week, SAE’s university status changed from “Investigation Pending - COVID Violations” to OK, meaning the chapter is currently in good standing with WSU.

Hearing set for fraternity’s pandemic violation case

LOREN NEGRON and TIMOTHY FAIRBANKS-CLOUSER
February 4, 2021
Whitman County confirms 75 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 75 new COVID-19 cases

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
January 30, 2021
News editor Loren Negron wants to increase coverage on mental health and communities of color, as well as WSU's efforts to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Letter from the Editors: Navigating through the pandemic one news story at a time

LOREN NEGRON and ABBY DAVIS
January 28, 2021
Whitman County confirms one death, 88 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms one death, 88 new COVID-19 cases

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
January 17, 2021
Whitman County had 76 new COVID-19 cases in last week

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

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
January 2, 2021
Whitman County had 98 new COVID-19 cases this week

Whitman County had 98 new COVID-19 cases this week

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
December 18, 2020
"SEL's interested in finding and rewarding students who have a vision for how to serve society with their engineering talents,” said Stephanie Schweitzer, SEL senior vice president of marketing and communications.

WSU engineering students receive $5,000 scholarships

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
December 11, 2020
Jenna Pederson, senior general studies in biological sciences major, said she is interested in studying animal behavior and conducting drug research.

WSU undergrads receive awards during national STEM conference

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
December 7, 2020
It currently takes about two weeks for SEL to receive circuit boards from its manufacturer. The new facility in Moscow will make circuit boards, so they can be sent to SEL in a few days.

SEL to build Moscow manufacturing plant

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
December 4, 2020
Have a story of your own you want to submit to Culture Brew? Let us know at mint@dailyevergreen.com.

My identity is incomplete without my roots

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
December 3, 2020
Angie Klimko, director of First, will promote programs that focus on high-impact practices to help first-generation students excel in higher education.

Former TRIO director to serve first-gen students

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 20, 2020
There are drop-off boxes at Walmart, Pullman Building Supply, Neill’s Flowers and Gifts, Four Star Supply, Dissmore’s, Columbia Bank, Washington Trust Bank and Umpqua Bank

‘Even just one coat can really help people who are in need’

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 20, 2020
Kim Layne has used her Miss Idaho USA title to work with causes she is passionate about, such as her involvement in giving veterinary treatment to homeless individuals’ pets.

Miss USA runner-up ‘knows who she is from the inside out’

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 19, 2020
Sam Martinez was a 19-year-old WSU student. He was empathetic and loyal to those he knew.

Family, friends of Sam Martinez commemorate his life one year after death

EMMA LEDBETTER and LOREN NEGRON
November 12, 2020
Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins said his department is reviewing their policy to ensure officers’ use of force is appropriate for the incidents they are being used.

Community discusses Pullman public safety during virtual summit

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 10, 2020
Alpha Sigma Phi’s new members were told to consume alcohol quickly in a parking lot near NE Terre View then run to Jack in the Box afterward.

Records show WSU fraternity engaged in hazing

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 5, 2020
Pullman Police officers respond to an accident on Greek Row on Halloween night. The driver was under the influence.

Officers issued infractions during Halloween night

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 2, 2020
The summit will allow the police to understand how safe community members think Pullman is as well as come up with solutions that will positively impact Pullman.

Community invited to ‘reimagine public safety’ in virtual summit

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 29, 2020
Jeff Perry will be hosting The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, which was on Forbes list of “15 Inspiring Podcasts For Professionals of Every Stripe.”

Resident to host podcast for engineers, provide career coaching

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 25, 2020
Jacqueline Wilson plays the bassoon. She started playing bassoon in high school. Now she analyzes contemporary Native American composers' work in the context of assimilation policies.

WSU professor honors cultural heritage through music, research

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 22, 2020
Individuals should find alternative activities for Halloween to keep themselves and others safe from COVID-19 exposure.

Pullman PD advises people to consider community safety during Halloween

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 20, 2020
This year’s annual Children of Aztlan Sharing Higher Education (CASHE) conference will be held virtually Dec. 4-5 because of COVID-19. The conference will offer financial, admission and scholarship workshops, as well as conversations on identity and culture in the Latinx community.

Multicultural conferences empower students to share stories, pursue higher education

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 14, 2020
McEachern Hall is used for quarantining students with COVID-19. It is unknown how many students are currently housed in the hall.

Number of students in quarantine hall cannot be provided, WSU official says

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 13, 2020
From 2016 to 2019, three suicides occurred among members of Skagit County’s agricultural industry.

WSU extension office helps farmers overcome suicide, mental health issues

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 6, 2020
People with doctor’s orders can get tested at PRH from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Testing costs $150, with or without insurance.

Local hospital will conduct COVID-19 testing for people with doctor’s orders only

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 6, 2020
WSU students can receive free assistance with their financial aid applications during the annual FAFSA/WASFA Fest events.

Free system-wide FAFSA, WASFA assistance available to WSU students

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 4, 2020
Kamie Ethridge coaches the WSU women’s basketball team on Feb. 2, 2020.

Officer not punished for ‘inappropriate’ advice

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 30, 2020
WSU’s Children Center partnered with Pullman Regional Hospital for the Health Education and Art (HEART) Program in July. The program aims to help children understand and process the COVID-19 pandemic through art.

PRH teaches health with art

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 30, 2020
People in shock after the fires took their homes received food, clothing, bed and toiletries from local clubs and churches.

‘Camaraderie’ of local groups to help with recovery from recent fires in county

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 24, 2020
Staff at WSU Pullman’s TRIO Student Support Services program support first-generation students, as well as those from lower-income families and students with disabilities.

TRIO program supports students in all areas of life

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 20, 2020
Greek chapters must do non-social events virtually because of CORE. The COVID-19 Organization Response Expectations document outlines guidelines for sorority and fraternity members to follow so they comply with COVID-19 guidelines. Non-social events that cannot be done virtually require masks and social distancing.

Greek community responds to pandemic

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 16, 2020
Three WSU students of color share their experiences with COVID-19.

Students of color reflect on pandemic experience

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 9, 2020
From Aug. 19 to Sept. 1, Pullman Regional Hospital conducted 1,687 COVID-19 tests, and 418 results were positive. PRH conducted an average of 121 tests per day.

Drastic spike of COVID-19 cases impacts local hospital’s testing process

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 8, 2020
The Pullman Regional Hospital is limiting the amount of visitors allowed in the building.

Hospital limits number of visitors due to increase of COVID-19 cases

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 2, 2020
WSU student Samuel Karcher has been analyzing the behavior of nuclear fuel in different storage conditions since 2017.

WSU doctorate student received nuclear technology award

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 1, 2020
WSU Police Department officers will go through implicit bias trainings periodically because one training is not enough, WSU PD chief said.

Advisory board to develop plan detailing WSU PD’s policy, procedural changes

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
August 27, 2020
Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins hopes the Black Lives Summit will help determine what the department needs to work on.

Police committee to host open forum discussing policies, community concerns

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
August 27, 2020
The WSU Bread Lab works with farmers and bakers. About 60 loaves are delivered monthly to the Skagit Friendship House.

WSU Bread Lab donates bread to Skagit community during pandemic

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
August 26, 2020
Arliegh Cayanan, new student regent on WSU’s Board of Regents, plans to focus heavily on community aspect present both in Hawaii and throughout WSU.

Upbringing influences student regent’s leadership

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
August 26, 2020
Women*s Center Director Amy Sharp said the center supports underrepresented voices and encourages students in their learning.

Guide: Local resources change due to COVID-19

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
August 16, 2020
Joni Ford, assistant director of new student programs, said WoW’s transition online occurred recently.

University staff prepare for Week of Welcome

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
August 16, 2020
WSU's Xi chapter of the Alpha Pi Omega sorority has been chartered this month. Members, from left to right: Kaitlin Srader, Isabel Walker and Hailey Crow.

WSU Greek chapter chartered by first Native American sorority in country

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
July 23, 2020
Ana Karen Betancourt Macias, WSU Vancouver graduating senior, helped create a bill that will provide financial support to undocumented students through low-interest loans. The bill was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee in April.

‘I am Ana Karen Betancourt Macias, and I’m undocumented’

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
July 19, 2020
In the past, Pullman Kiwanis conducted the project as a three-day drive with a school bus parked at Dissmore’s. This year, there will not be an in-person drop-off location due to COVID-19.

Pullman Kiwanis holds annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ project

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
July 19, 2020
Community Action Center Executive Director Jeff Guyett said CAC worked with the county to allocate $80,000 from the Community Development Block Grant for small businesses.

Application available for small businesses to receive aid amid COVID-19

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
July 16, 2020
Courses will be taught in a mixture of face-to-face instruction, distance learning and online. Students are encouraged to develop their personal methods of organization to prepare for fall.

WSU administration discloses more details about fall classes

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
July 14, 2020
HoneyBee's owner Molly Mansfield said the surgical team gave HoneyBee a bandana that says “ICU SUPER COUG.”

‘ICU SUPER COUG’: Retired show cat recovering from brain surgery

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
July 9, 2020
Jeff Guyett, Community Action Center executive director, said CAC received a $270,000 grant to help pay for motel rooms, which will be used by positive COVID-19 individuals who need to quarantine.

Free quarantine housing available to Pullman, Colfax residents with COVID-19

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
July 9, 2020
The Community Action Center is giving residents free cloth masks. Masks are required to be worn while in public, according to a statewide order.

Community food bank offers free masks to residents

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
July 7, 2020
The Palouse in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter organized a protest on June 12. The Pullman Police Chief issued a memo about the demonstration.

Local BLM activists, police chief respond to memo about march for racial equality

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
July 2, 2020
Madison Rosenbaum, WSU Tri-Cities alumna and photographer, said photography is a way to capture people’s experience in real time.

‘Photos can be a powerful truth-teller’

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
June 30, 2020
WSU's Phi Delta Theta chapter was suspended in 2016 after allegations of misconduct. The fraternity is returning to campus in August.

Phi Delta Theta returns to WSU in August

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
June 21, 2020
Holly Ashkannejhad, director of the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Investigation, said the new Title IX regulations decrease the number of complaints that are considered Title IX cases.

New regulations change scope of WSU’s Title IX jurisdiction

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
June 18, 2020
Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins said officers attended a week-long training on use of force after the department was scrutinized for using force on a former WSU football player in 2017.

Pullman police officials outline policies, policing philosophy

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
June 16, 2020
Since Neill Public Library was founded in 1922 by American Association of University Women, it has been in seven different locations and collected 100,000 books.

‘We find ourselves needing to essentially reinvent ourselves’

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
June 12, 2020
Theresa Elliot-Cheslek, WSU vice president and chief human resource officer, has served in the university's human resources department since 1999.

WSU human resource officer joins national board as region representative

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
June 11, 2020
Amit Dhingra, interim chair for the horticulture department, began his two-year term as chair June 1.

Interim chair’s past experience influences path to horticulture

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
June 7, 2020
Rueben Mayes, Pullman Regional Hospital chief development officer, said the COVID-19 fund started March 24 to help pay for the hospital’s equipment, operations and supplies.

Local hospital to seek public input before expanding its district

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
June 4, 2020
“If they are not doing that, then we're going to have to go ahead and hold up a petition and be an advocate to make sure that the student is no longer on campus,” ASWSU President Curtis Cohen said.

WSU admin urged to take action for racist comments made by student

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
June 4, 2020
Mark Wright is an anchor for KING 5 in Seattle. Wright also worked as a reporter and anchor for Northwest Public Broadcasting when he was a WSU undergraduate. He covered city council meetings.

Mark Wright: ‘I’m a student of life’

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
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
Iris Alatorre, Women*s Center program coordinator, describes how artists make statements on feminism and gender equality on Tuesday at Wilson-Short Hall.

Art show reception to honor local women artists

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
March 5, 2020
Dior Vargas, mental health advocate, gives advice on how to practice self-forgiveness on Wednesday at the CUB senior ballroom.

‘Mental health is the center of it all’

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 28, 2020
Candidates Kylie Waddill and Donavyn Velez-Fucal explain how their experiences inspired their ASWSU campaign, HOPE.

ASWSU 2020 Elections: Waddill and Velez-Fucal

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 28, 2020
Animal Sciences Academic Coordinator Valorie Fisher explains one of the most rewarding moments of her job on Tuesday afternoon at Clark Hall. She says her biggest accomplishment is helping students earn a degree.

WSU adviser retires

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 20, 2020
Palouse Conservation District coordinator, Randy Stevens talks about his plan to design a better structural element in streams on Wednesday at Paradise Creek Brewery.

Reshaping stream structure to improve habitats

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 13, 2020
NAWA secretary Kaitlin Srader gives details about the upcoming spaghetti feed on Monday in Cleveland Hall. All food will be made by the members.

Spaghetti feed to support student club

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 6, 2020
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