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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
SYDNEY BROWN

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter

Sydney is a senior multimedia journalism major from Las Vegas, Nevada

All content by SYDNEY BROWN
Former editor-in-chief prepares to leave WSU and is thankful for her experience at the Evergreen.

Grad letter: Former editor bids farewell, joins ranks of Evergreen alumni

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
April 28, 2021
Councilmember Eileen Macoll said she wants to emphasize economic growth and helping small businesses.

Councilmembers raise property taxes by 1 percent

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
November 18, 2020
About 65 classes were approved for in-person instruction in the spring. That is twice the number of classes that were approved this fall, WSU Provost Elizabeth Chilton said.

Student fee reductions, athletics budget proposed at Board of Regents meeting

SYDNEY BROWN and ABBY DAVIS
November 13, 2020
Beds will be available in the room for donors. No more than seven people will be in the room.

WSU Greek organizations to host plasma drive

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
November 12, 2020
Social media does not create disinformation but it does make it spread more quickly, said Porismita Borah, associate professor for the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.

Misinformation found on social media impacts whether people get vaccinated

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
November 6, 2020
Washington voters approve comprehensive sex education in public schools, Inslee's third term

Washington voters approve comprehensive sex education in public schools, Inslee’s third term

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
November 5, 2020
Each city department will have a slight increase in budget requests, said Mike Urban, finance director and interim city administrator.

City departments present preliminary budget requests

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
November 4, 2020
The coronavirus tracking tool helps researchers understand the gaps in rural and urban areas. 

New tool shows rural-urban gap in COVID-19 cases

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
November 4, 2020
Senators unanimously voted to keep stadium fee because it goes to debt service.

ASWSU keeps tech, stadium fee the same

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
October 21, 2020
Pullman City Councilmembers approved several building developments, including Kamiak Cottages’ planned development and the planned Paradise Hills subdivision project.

Councilmembers approve Kamiak Cottages planned development

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
October 20, 2020
Pullman City Council can declare a need for the tax increase partly caused by the city's economic pitfall because of COVID-19. The city hopes to see increased revenue from several construction projects, even if the property tax does not go up, said Mike Urban, Pullman director of finance and administrative services. 

Councilmembers to consider property tax increase following drop in city revenue

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
October 20, 2020
The ROAR group, pictured in spring 2020. The program began with four students with intellectual disabilities. It has grown since its inception in 2017 to include 13 students. 

ROAR program awarded $2 million

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
October 15, 2020
The grant will engage farmers and public facilities in outreach programs.

WSU receives EPA grant to prevent food waste

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
October 14, 2020
Committee Chair Jeri Harris said local artists are encouraged to participate in installing the mural.

Arts committee decides to put Black Lives Matter mural on Paradise, Spring streets

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
October 13, 2020
One graduate resident at Yakama Village says there is a large buildup of recycling outside the complex.

Recycling bins removed without warning or explanation, student claims

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
October 11, 2020
People can register to vote online until Oct. 26. After that, they must register in-person.

Ballots will be mailed today

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
October 8, 2020
Zip's Drive-In fined for mask mandate violations

Zip’s Drive-In fined for mask mandate violations

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
October 8, 2020
Jaissa Grunlose of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is a member of the Natives in Media student organization on-campus, which works to address harmful stereotypes in the media.

WSU student advocates for Indigenous people

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
October 7, 2020
City officials say Pullman will bounce back from the economic turmoil caused by the pandemic, but a yearly budget may be difficult to plan for as of now.

Pullman saw $700,000 drop in yearly revenue, finance director says

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
October 6, 2020
Faculty are encouraged to get tested on-campus if they are not showing COVID-19 symptoms.

WSU offers COVID-19 resources to faculty

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 30, 2020
Councilmember Al Sorenson said he was okay with not using CARES Act money on a marketing plan for Pullman, but that the city needed to prioritize helping businesses. 

City Council will not spend CARES money on marketing plan

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 29, 2020
Pullman officials start to see COVID-19 slowdown

Pullman officials start to see COVID-19 slowdown

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 28, 2020
Police Chief Gary Jenkins said the public’s perception of the chokehold is important in determining whether the community trusts the police.

Pullman Police review use of force policies

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 28, 2020
Tom Handy, who is running against incumbent Dean Kinzer for Whitman County commissioner, said he believes the county has a responsibility to provide grant assistance to allow businesses to thrive. 

County candidates debate on COVID-19 response, small business assistance

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 24, 2020
Members of the United Farm Workers Foundation stand in front of a building at a mask distribution event. The UFW Foundation has been highly involved in activism for farm workers’ rights.

Alumnus highlights farmworkers’ fight for justice

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 23, 2020
Jill Creighton, WSU dean of students and associate vice president for student affairs, will host the event.

WSU community standards panel to stream live

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 22, 2020
Phil Weiler, WSU vice president for marketing and communications, said faculty and coaches follow a different process than students when accused of violating certain measures.

WSU considers consequences for those who violate public health orders

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 21, 2020
Whitman County Fire District 12 is accepting applications for firefighters, volunteers and EMS/EMT/first responders.

District 12 searches for more volunteers

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 21, 2020
André-Denis Wright, dean of WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, said the $3 million endowment will result in reliable revenue for the college.

Researcher made chair of plant pathology department

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 20, 2020
About 80 percent of the homes in Malden were lost due to a fire that started on Babb Road.

‘It all happened within a matter of 10 minutes’

MATAYA SIEMION and SYDNEY BROWN
September 16, 2020
Comedian Steve Way has muscular dystrophy. When he was 14, he ended up with a $750,000 hospital bill because of a back surgery to fix his curved spine that went wrong. He is now an advocate for universal health care.

Comedian with muscular dystrophy advocates universal health care

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 16, 2020
Pullman City councilmembers approved thousands of dollars in public works projects during a meeting Tuesday night.

City council supports police issuing tickets to COVID-19 partygoers

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 15, 2020
Researchers in Prosser are developing ways to preserve the quality of wine-making industries by creating ways to prevent grapes from overheating.

Horticulture researchers find ways to combat climate change in vineyards

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 14, 2020
Steve Way, actor and comedian with muscular dystrophy, will speak about healthcare for Americans with disabilities from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Access Center, disabled students club host virtual disability awareness series

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 13, 2020
WSU President Kirk Schulz said WSU wants to try different measures to address violations of COVID-19 guidelines in a town hall.

WSU officials emphasize importance of being tested in COVID-19 town hall

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 10, 2020
Part of the reason for the research is to get policymakers to look at location when considering essential services for older people.

Data shows older citizens in rural areas receive fewer essential care services

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 10, 2020
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People of the Palouse: Michelle Cordova

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 9, 2020
Marie Dymkoski, executive director at the Pullman Chamber of Commerce, said businesses that want to expand onto sidewalks and parking lots have to apply through the Pullman Planning Commission.

Mayor allows businesses to expand onto sidewalks, with unclear results

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 8, 2020
Mike Urban, Pullman City director of finance and administrative services, said Pullman will receive a new CARES Act allocation of at least $30,000.

City Council recommends spending government money to increase tourism

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 1, 2020
People can order quarter, half or whole cow carcasses. The cows have been ethically raised.

WSU offers bulk beef orders

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 1, 2020
Of the 509 positive cases, 331 or 65 percent are reported in people aged 20-39 years, according to the Whitman County press release.

Weekend sees dramatic rise in police calls about public safety violations

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
August 31, 2020
Splice grafting involves growers finding the most compatible rootstock and attaching its roots to a growing watermelon vine.

Splice grafting could save Washington watermelons, WSU study finds

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
August 30, 2020
There has been uncertainty in the ability of Stubblefields to pay its staff. 

Stubblefields to permanently close

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
August 29, 2020
The proposed developments of a zone change and a student housing development would take place on Military Hill.

City commissioners vote no on rezoning

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
August 27, 2020
As part of a virtual Week of Welcome this fall, multicultural groups from across campus met together to provide resources to incoming and current students. Some of the groups include the African American Student Center and STEM support programs.

‘We are still here, we still care’

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
August 26, 2020
Pullman’s Fire Department received $181,197 from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant. It will be used to fund officer training and mobile radios.

Fire department receives grant for training

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
August 26, 2020
Don’s Midway Grocery plans to reopen when there are fewer COVID-19 cases.

Spike in COVID-19 cases causes uncertainty, shutdowns for local businesses

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
August 25, 2020
Police Chief Gary Jenkins said the department's five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise will expire soon. The agreement supplies the department with body-worn cameras, in-car cameras and other technology services.

Councilmembers approve technology updates for police

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
August 19, 2020
Dave Cillay, WSU Vice President for Academic Outreach and Innovation, said WSU’s learning system helps encourage distance learning and will make classes easier to adapt to.

WSU extends late tuition fee deadline for students

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
August 19, 2020
The application is open to both new and established artists. Applicants need to be at least 18 years old to apply.

WSU museum to reward artists for Black Lives Matter exhibit

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
August 4, 2020
Stacy Pearson, WSU vice president of finance and administration, said the university is still reviewing the mandated 10 percent budget cuts.

WSU’s move to distance learning will not cost less, university officials say

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 31, 2020
Councilmember Al Sorenson said he noticed problems with spacing between barriers and parking spots in the pop-up parking trial.

Pullman faces economic uncertainty, city finance director says

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 29, 2020
WSU President Kirk Schulz said he acknowledges the financial hardships of students and families, but tuition dollars fund the valuable educational experience at WSU. 

Schulz says tuition stays the same; student fees to be reevaluated

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 24, 2020
Kelly Demand and her team looked through grant applications. She said they "cut back" on the documentation required to file an application.

Crimson Community Grants provide emergency funding for students

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 23, 2020
The university will implement a $37.2 million budget cut for fall due to the financial impact of COVID.

Letter from WSU officials updates faculty, staff about upcoming budget cuts

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 21, 2020
Alpacas out in the rain Sept. 28 at Grazing Hills Alpaca Ranch.

Grazing Hill reflects on socially distant Fiber Festival

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 16, 2020
In order to be assigned a dorm, students were required to agree, in the original housing contract, to not cancel their contract even if they were not able to stay in the dorms due to COVID-19.

WSU amends housing policy after petition gains over 5,000 signatures

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 7, 2020
Seven-year Pullman resident Jason Kennedy will present his idea to have a mural painted in downtown Pullman during City Council's in-person meeting July 14.

Residents call for action from local legislators

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 5, 2020
The Lumberyard Foodhall went up for lease this week. The space was listed for $2.4 million.

Lumberyard Foodhall closes; building available for sale, lease

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 2, 2020
The Coug reopened on Tuesday after closing last Thursday. Patrons are required to wear masks and practice social distancing.

The Coug reopens after being closed last Thursday

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 30, 2020
WSU Athletics Director Pat Chun, left center, said the department's revenue will drop about $6 million. WSU President Kirk Schulz, far right, said he believes football will continue fall semester.

Board of Regents increases tuition; WSU Athletics faces $99 million deficit

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 28, 2020
The Coug will be closed indefinitely after a customer was confirmed with having COVID-19.

The Coug shuts down after customer tests positive for COVID-19

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 26, 2020
WSU Interim Provost Bryan Slinker said signage will be used to direct students through hallways and maintain social distancing.

WSU officials solidify plan for fall instruction

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 25, 2020
Councilmember Al Sorenson asked whether the monitoring and video surveillance system has failed. His question was answered with an affirmative.

City council plans for bus surveillance improvements, in-person meetings

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 24, 2020
Actor Matt Maw reads from a script during a 2016 readers theater production titled, “The Woman in Black."

Pullman Civic Theatre hosts virtual plays

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 18, 2020
Modifications will be made to Reaney Pool. This includes improved men’s and women’s shower stalls, as well as an accessible restroom stall.

City council adopts pool house improvements

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 17, 2020
Doug Antkowiak and his fiancee planned to get married in Hawaii this April, however, their plans drastically changed due to COVID-19.

Wedding plans amid a pandemic

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 16, 2020
The arid environment of the Cascades allows for large pear, apple and cherry orchards to bloom best in the Wenatchee area, says incoming director of WSU's Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center.

Research center director moves from Puyallup to Wenatchee

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 14, 2020
A plan was presented to Pullman City Council during the meeting Tuesday. The plan would add a bicycle lane and a pop-up trial of three temporary parking stalls on Main Street.

City council considers new parking, ‘streatery’ on Main Street

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 9, 2020
Holland and Terrell libraries will no longer operate until midnight starting this semester

WSU libraries limit use of online film service to save money

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 9, 2020
The Palouse area has a variety of trails and destinations ranging from Kamiak Butte to Moscow Mountain.

Guide: Where to hit the trails this summer

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 7, 2020
People who have been victim to unemployment fraud should file a report with the local police department, says Pullman Chief of Police.

Whitman County deals with unemployment fraud

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 2, 2020
WSU President Kirk Schulz said finalized decisions about fall will be communicated to student, faculty and staff within the next four to six weeks.

Schulz says fall classes will still happen

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
May 31, 2020
Pullman community members protest the death of George Floyd on Saturday evening at Cougar Plaza.

‘We won’t have that in our community’

SYDNEY BROWN and LUKE HUDSON
May 30, 2020
The new city hall is still under construction. The upgraded audiovisual equipment will be installed after construction finishes.

City council purchases audiovisual equipment for City Hall

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
May 27, 2020
Performers have had to put their shows on hold for now, but once they return, theaters are planning to implement social distancing practices.

Performing arts, theaters prepare for reopening

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
May 25, 2020
One of the many pieces in Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art's collection.

‘We have two basic needs — to consume and to create’

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
May 21, 2020
Gary Jenkins, Pullman chief of police, said the department has minimized contact officers have with residents by writing tickets for some violations instead of making arrests.

Local police address crime in wake of COVID-19

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
May 21, 2020
Tawny Szumlas, owner of Rico’s Pub, said employees and customers are following COVID-19 regulations, which includes wearing protection gear like masks.

Pullman businesses adapt to Phase 2 changes

CHERYL AARNIO and SYDNEY BROWN
May 21, 2020
The right movies to put you in the right mood.

10 movies to help you feel good

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
May 21, 2020
Whitman County’s solid waste transfer station implemented a card machine that allows customers to pay without breaking social distancing rules.

Whitman County waste station accepts credit cards

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
May 17, 2020
Mary Jo Gonzales, Vice President of Student Affairs, said students fees are used to help WSU pay for outstanding deficits.

WSU will not refund student fees

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
May 14, 2020
All you need for a pink lemonade pie is extra creamy whipped cream, frozen pink lemonade, graham cracker pie crust, and condensed milk.

Quarantine Cooking: Pink lemonade pie

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
May 14, 2020
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Roberta Kelly, Edward R. Murrow College of Communication professor, will say goodbye to teaching as she retires this semester.

Roberta Kelly hangs up her educational cap

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
May 10, 2020
Music professor Alexander Horace Young helped create "Songwriters' Roundtable." In the picture, he leads WSU’s latin band, Con Alma, on Sept. 16, 2019.

Keeping local music alive

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
May 10, 2020
Daily Evergreen editors embrace while cheering after hearing the results of the Student Media referendum in March 2018.

The Daily Evergreen named top student daily paper in region by Society of Professional Journalists

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
April 20, 2020
Winter weather may affect Friday driving conditions

Winter weather may affect Friday driving conditions

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
March 12, 2020
"Norman F**king Rockwell" achieved brilliance

“Norman F**king Rockwell” achieved brilliance

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
January 23, 2020
Sigma Iota dials it down for Brewfest 2019

Sigma Iota dials it down for Brewfest 2019

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
November 14, 2019

Students display cider for dads

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
November 14, 2019
Residents of Kooskia, Idaho spend Saturday, Oct. 5 grinding apples for Tahoe Qru, the town’s tiny volunteer EMT building.

A Wasteful Life: Rethinking Sustainability

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
November 13, 2019
ASWSU Student Veterans Committee President Chris Mann speaks about the necessity of helping veterans transition to the college lifestyle Tuesday afternoon in the CUB.

March will honor military service this Friday

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
November 7, 2019
A member of the WSU Symphony Orchestra practices for their upcoming performances during rehearsal on Tuesday afternoon in the Kimbrough Music Building.

Orchestra festival to train, recruit high school musicians

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
November 6, 2019
“It was a game-changer to have that kind of funding,” John P. Reganold, soil scientist and WSU professor in agriculture ecology said on Oct. 1.

A Wasteful Life: Should WSU fund sustainability

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
October 8, 2019
Sydney Brown started at The Daily Evergreen as a Life reporter, but she’s ready to try her hand as Mint editor. The rest of the semester will feature more creative pieces.

Letter from the editor: Mint is getting creative

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
October 8, 2019
David Brown, AgWeatherNet director, says the position was created mainly from a desire to increase resources to small farmers not located close to a weather station.

WSU weather station hires expert to help farmers

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 29, 2019
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