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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

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief

Makani is a junior majoring in political science on the pre-law track. He began working at The Daily Evergreen as a reporter over Summer 2024 before becoming the section editor for News that fall. As of Summer 2025, Makani is serving as copy chief.

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OPINION: The Trump Administration is wrong about the Constitution, again

OPINION: The Trump Administration is wrong about the Constitution, again

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
May 10, 2025
Pullman man arrested for child rape, released pending investigation

Pullman man arrested for child rape, released pending investigation

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
May 9, 2025
Since his arrest on Dec. 30, 2022, the Kohberger trial has been one of the most talked about news events in the area.

Autism diagnosis will not protect Kohberger, judge rules

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
April 24, 2025
Veterinary students perform an exam on a patient in WSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

What you may not know – but should – about WSU’s pre-vet program

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
March 17, 2025
Pullman residents and community members gathering outside Neill Public Library, Feb. 17.

Trump threatens protesters, students hold their ground

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
March 5, 2025
Judge rejects claims against Pullman police chief

Judge rejects claims against Pullman police chief

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
February 26, 2025
WSU's Pullman campus on Jan. 31, 2024.

Students and faculty speak up against anti-DEI initiatives

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
February 25, 2025
Chick-fil-A location in the University of Idaho's Student Union Building on Feb. 21.

New Chick-fil-A location coming to the Palouse

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
February 21, 2025
Narcan and fentanyl test strips available at the Northside Area Desk.

[Photo] WSU launches harm reduction initiative

March 1, 2025
The FBI seal is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, D.C.

The Trump Administration pardons indicted lawmakers, insurrectionists

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
February 14, 2025
The Compton Union Building in Pullman, Wash.

WSU responds to the Trump Administration’s executive orders

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
February 1, 2025
Sigma Nu fraternity house located on Greek Row

Charges dropped against WSU student accused of rape

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
January 31, 2025
Regents begin contract negotiations with presidential candidate

Regents begin contract negotiations with presidential candidate

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
January 27, 2025
Sam Martinez died Nov. 12, 2019, in a hazing incident at Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

WSU can face negligence claims, appeals court rules

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
January 24, 2025
WSU Police respond to threat at Global Scholars Hall on March 27, 2024.

Officer will not face charges, prosecutor says

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
January 22, 2025
OPINION: America needs more voting rights protections, not less

OPINION: America needs more voting rights protections, not less

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
January 21, 2025
Message displayed to U.S. users of TikTok during brief shut down on Jan. 18, 2025.

[Photo] TikTok briefly shuts down in the U.S. ahead of deadline

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
January 19, 2025
OPINION: The issue of third parties in American politics

OPINION: The issue of third parties in American politics

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
January 19, 2025
Former head coach Nick Rolovich loses wrongful termination lawsuit against WSU

Judge sides with WSU, throws out Rolovich’s lawsuit

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
January 8, 2025
Bipartisan law to ban TikTok is upheld by federal appeals court

Bipartisan law to ban TikTok is upheld by federal appeals court

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
December 7, 2024
Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash.

OPINION: Is Cougar Football WSU’s path to increasing enrollment?

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
December 4, 2024
WSU Police respond to threat at Global Scholars Hall on March 27, 2024.

Prosecutor drops charges against student, considers charges against officer

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
December 3, 2024
Since his arrest on Dec. 30, 2022, the Kohberger trial has been one of the most talked about news events in the area.

Kohberger eligible for death penalty, judge says

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
November 22, 2024
WSU's tuition to increase by 3.3% for AY 2025-26.

Board of Regents votes to increase tuition by 3.3%

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
November 18, 2024
Since his arrest on Dec. 30, 2022, the Kohberger trial has been one of the most talked about news events in the area.

Second anniversary of University of Idaho killings

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
November 12, 2024
2024 election results, made using 270toWin.

OPINION: Trump wins, outperforms polls and expectations

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
November 6, 2024
No evidence of assault south of Beasley, police say

No evidence of assault south of Beasley, police say

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
November 5, 2024
The Lambda Chi Alpha chapter house on Nov. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Fraternity member arrested, charged with second-degree assault

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
November 4, 2024
Female student grabbed, choked near Beasley

Female student grabbed, choked near Beasley

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
October 29, 2024
Council member Pat Wright laughs as Mayor Francis Benjamin addresses the public during a City Council meeting, Jan. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Pullman City Council looks into improving housing

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
October 8, 2024
Courtesy of the Washington Homeownership Resource Center

Homeownership Resource Fair coming to Whitman County

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
September 28, 2024

Dust storm blows through Pullman

KEDZIE MOE, GABRIELLE BOWMAN, MAKANI K. PANG, and KATELYN ERVIN
September 25, 2024
Courtesy of the Hazing Prevention Network

National hazing prevention and awareness initiatives throughout September

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
September 25, 2024
The four W's for voting in the 2024 presidential election

The four W’s for voting in the 2024 presidential election

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
September 25, 2024
A White-Tailed Deer leaps through a creek in Northern Idaho, Oct. 31, 2020.

WSU pathologists identify plague in deer found in Idaho

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
September 19, 2024
Since his arrest on Dec. 30, 2022, the Kohberger trial has been one of the most talked about news events in the area.

Kohberger trial transferred to Ada County

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
September 12, 2024
Since his arrest on Dec. 30, 2022, the Kohberger trial has been one of the most talked about news events in the area.

Kohberger granted change of venue

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
September 9, 2024
Wendy Powers (far left), at a breaking ground ceremony Aug. 1

Dean Wendy Powers of CAHNRS will resign after three years in position

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
August 29, 2024
President Biden drops out; Whitman County's 2020 voting history

President Biden drops out; Whitman County’s 2020 voting history

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
July 22, 2024
Buildings lining Main Street downtown, Pullman, Wash.

Revised traffic routes amidst Project Downtown Pullman

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
July 4, 2024
Dominic Villareal, owner of The Modern Plantsman

A Modern Plantsman repotted in Pullman, sharing space with Kure and Co.

MAKANI K. PANG, Evergreen copy chief
June 28, 2024
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