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SYDNEY BROWN

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter

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

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Councilmember Eileen Macoll said she wants to emphasize economic growth and helping small businesses.

Councilmembers raise property taxes by 1 percent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ASWSU keeps tech, stadium fee the same

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

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

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

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

WSU receives EPA grant to prevent food waste

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

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

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

Ballots will be mailed today

October 8, 2020
Zip's Drive-In fined for mask mandate violations

Zip’s Drive-In fined for mask mandate violations

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

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

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

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

September 29, 2020
Pullman officials start to see COVID-19 slowdown

Pullman officials start to see COVID-19 slowdown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 10, 2020
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People of the Palouse: Michelle Cordova

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

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

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

WSU offers bulk beef orders

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

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

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

Stubblefields to permanently close

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

July 31, 2020
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