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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

RACHEL SUN

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor

Rachel is the Roots editor for the spring 2020 semester. She started working for The Daily Evergreen in the fall of 2016, and previously served as editor-in-chief, news editor and assistant photo editor. She is a senior journalism and media production major with a minor in creative writing from Albion, Washington.

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Letter from the editor: Thanks for reading

Letter from the editor: Thanks for reading

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
May 1, 2020
Menstrual cups cost around $30 and are made of medical-grade silicone. The cups can last up to 12 hours and are inserted similarly to a tampon. The cups should be washed with water and gentle soap.

Addressing menstrual inequality, on period

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
February 28, 2020
Sasquatch ice cream at Panhandle Cone & Coffee combines flavors like fir, honey, huckleberry and granola.

Grub Hunt: Ice, ice (cream) baby

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
February 6, 2020
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[Photo] Hidden treasures on the Palouse

ANNA YOUNG, Evergreen reporter
January 23, 2020
Rice crispy treats with cannabis leaf molds of dyed white chocolate for sale Friday Jan 17 outside of Floyds Cannabis Co.

[Photo] Derby Dames baking for the baked

JOEL KEMEGUE, Evergreen mint editor
January 23, 2020
Roots Editor Rachel Sun looks at a rough draft of an article during a readout with reporter Joel Kemegue Friday afternoon in the Evergreen newsroom.

Letter from the editor: Welcome to Roots

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 14, 2020
Junior wildife ecology major Zoe Halliday dances at the edge of the crowd as AC Slater performs Wednesday night on the Todd Steps for Coug Fest.

PHOTO GALLERY: Cougfest 2019

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 22, 2019
Jon McConville, owner of Moccasin Flats Trading Post, sorts through paperwork at his store Friday, May 17. The shop was started as his mother’s idea, and now serves to provide beads, shells and other decorations for powwow regalia in addition to art and jewelry by local artists.

Shop owner reflects on business

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
July 3, 2019
Rachel Olsson, a doctoral candidate at Washington State University, describes what theyve experienced being out on the Palouse at the Entymology Greenhouse Tuesday afternoon.

‘Tomboy’ to Rumble Bee: Story of Growth

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
June 20, 2019
Linda Umwali, left, and Ellen Mahoro talk during a Thursday, April 4 visit to Ferdinands Ice Cream Shoppe. The stop has become something of a tradition for the friends, who hail from the same secondary school in Rwanda.

Gashora Girls

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
May 16, 2019
Sports Economist Andrew Zimbalist, left, speaks about college sports funding Thursday afternoon at Bryan Hall.

Athletics experts address department’s deficit

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
March 29, 2019
Ned Warnick, principle architect at Design West, presents the design for new a city hall building on Tuesday at Pullman City Hall.

Pullman City Council discusses district court

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
February 27, 2019
Pullman has experienced low temperatures for the past few week. Forecasts show that more snow and cold weather is here to stay.

Below-average temperatures to persist in Pullman

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
February 21, 2019

UI chemistry professor dies on campus

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
February 1, 2019
Airport Executive Director Tony Bean showcases a chart for a proposed airport extension at the airport board meeting Wednesday at the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport.

Airport creates final runway design

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 31, 2019
Coug Tech Student Director Sergio Lomeli-Flores says Crimson Service will remain largely unchanged but could undergo revisions Monday.

New Crimson Service Desk provides tech support

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 29, 2019
The offices that are closed until further notice include the Auditor’s Office, the Elections Office, the Assessor’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office, according to a press release from March 22.

Pullman district court to change location

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 24, 2019
Mary Davis, National Vice President of the American Legion Auxiliary, distributes the American Legion Awards on Tuesday night at Pullman City Hall during the city council meeting.

Pullman Police Chief requests additional commander

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 16, 2019
Construction equipment, including a mobile office, forklift and miscellaneous 
supplies, sit outside the Kamiak Elementary building Tuesday.

School construction to finish by March

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 16, 2019

Police, former WSU student settle for $500,000

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 11, 2019
Japanese Cultural Instructor Michael Arnold discusses some of the history of Japanese anime and how this art medium can help to teach Japanese culture Tuesday in Thompson Hall.

Anime teaches culture, history

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 10, 2019
John Hart, left, gives his opening statement at a candidate’s forum held June 17 in the Neill Public Library.

Hart wins judicial race in landslide

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
November 7, 2018
Theta Chi loss of recognition means they can no longer participate in Greek life activities

Arrest made for Sunday arson at Theta Chi

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 17, 2018

WSU employees ask administration for higher wages

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 10, 2018
WSU President Kirk Schulz addresses university finances and future admissions trends while talking with reporters at a press conference held Aug. 22 at the Lewis Alumni Centre.

Schulz talks budget, mental health, enrollment

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 8, 2018
Fire Marshal Chris Wehrung, left, and Building Inspector Allen Luke, right, assess the fire damage to a home on NE Maple Street on Tuesday.

College Hill fire causes thousands in damages

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 5, 2018

Sheriff’s Office seeks reserve officers

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 31, 2018

Voiland College hosts lab safety training

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 29, 2018

Online registration for voting unavailable

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 29, 2018

String of vehicle prowls Friday night

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 27, 2018
Workers begin repaving Stadium Way near the Stephenson Complex on July 11.

Stadium Way closed through Wednesday

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 26, 2018

Hart, Rembert advance in race for county judge

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 22, 2018
The photo above shows a comparsion of Bryan Hall during a clear, sunny day and Monday when smoke from several local wildfires blanketed the building.

Buckle down Cougs: smoky conditions to continue

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 21, 2018
Kassi L. Rolin has worked with WSU Center for Civic Engagement for six years.

Volunteering: Learning about the community

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
December 8, 2017
Eric Needham, Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe food supervisor, says huckleberry ice cream is the most popular.

Decade spent supervising campus creamery

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
December 1, 2017
James Hust purchases candy from Pam Debolt at Palouse Country Candy. She opened the downtown store in 2015.

From one journey to the next

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
November 17, 2017
Sam Kosbab is looking into a postition with Zillow.

Employee talks about his plans following graduation

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
November 13, 2017
Brittany Valencia says she is planning to go to the football game with her dad.

Dad’s visit: A taste of home

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
November 3, 2017
Evanee Hu, dressed as Wonder Woman, attends the fifth annual Washington State Kids’ Carnival.

Trick-or-treaters collect candy

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
November 2, 2017
Palouse Games employee Ryan Wilson plays Pathfinder with a group of customers.

Games bringing community, family together

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
October 27, 2017
Monique Slipher helps customers at Bruised Books in downtown Pullman on Wednesday afternoon.

Fostering community through literature

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
October 23, 2017
Hazel Rheingans helps groom her sister’s steer, Tyler. Rheingans has participated 
in 4-H for five years and joined her club’s beef project three years ago.

Young girl spent years learning to raise animals

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 22, 2017
A construction worker places siding on the Delta Gamma sorority house expansion Tuesday afternoon.

Sorority expands house for live-ins

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 20, 2017

Local groups protest dams

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 12, 2017
Kaitlyn Fiscus, left, and Melissa Flores said they like to take a break 
and de-stress by going for walks.

Stress-relief advice from two seniors: Go outside

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 11, 2017
Petr Paulson training his dog Misha how to run alongside him on his bike Aug. 30.

Just a boy and his dog

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 8, 2017
Bill Widman serves ice cream at the Palouse Empire Fair on Thursday.

Lions Club: A volunteer for decades

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 8, 2017

Free speech rally to be held next week

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 1, 2017
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