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The Daily Evergreen
ALANA LACKNER

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor

Alana Lackner is a junior journalism major from Noxon, Montana. She started at The Daily Evergreen as an opinion columnist then became a Copy Editor before becoming Opinion Editor. Her favorite color is blue and she has a pet hedgehog named Lila.

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WSU senior Alana Lackner started working for The Daily Evergreen after attending the newspaper’s open house event.

Grad letter: ‘I’m proud to be graduating an Evergreener’

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
April 28, 2021
Keeping a level head is very important. Even if you and your employer have conflicting personalities.

[Photo] Ask Emma: I need a better working relationship with my boss

February 11, 2021
The Daily Evergreen's top 20 stories of 2020

The Daily Evergreen’s top 20 stories of 2020

EMMA LEDBETTER and ALANA LACKNER
January 18, 2021
The attestation form is available on MyWSU, and it must be be filled out each time before an employee comes to work even if they are working multiple days in a row.

WSU requires employees to complete daily attestation form

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
July 5, 2020
If you have a certain friend you hope to be in a relationship with, it can be hard to navigate whether or not they have feelings for you back. Emma hopes to help 'Friendzoned' this week.

[Photo] Ask Emma: How do I escape the friendzone?

July 5, 2020
Tutors at the Academic Success and Career Center are currently helping students with their summer classes over Zoom.

Center offers summer tutoring over Zoom

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
June 28, 2020
Shannon Focht, Pullman Public Schools communication coordinator, said the task force is split into nine committees, each with a different focus.

School district creates task force to manage fall reopening

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
June 18, 2020
One employee at a cherry orchard said she works at least 12 hours a day from 5 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m.

Farm workers describe struggles during COVID-19

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
June 15, 2020
Stacy Pearson, vice president of WSU's Finance and Administration, said 2.5 percent is the maximum amount tuition can be increased this year, as allowed by the state of Washington.

WSU proposes 2.5 percent tuition increase for all students

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
June 12, 2020
Seven videos about mental health are available on Pullman Regional Hospital's YouTube channel.

[Photo] Local hospital offers videos on mental health amid pandemic

June 2, 2020
Chief of Police Gary Jenkins said a commander reads use-of-force reports and look at footage from body cameras to make sure the force was necessary and within policy.

Pullman police, city council officials condemn actions of Minneapolis officer

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
May 30, 2020
An electric bus looks similar to regular school buses, but the only difference is there is no tailpipe and the Bluebird brand logo is green.

Pullman School District receives grant to purchase eco-friendly bus

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
May 26, 2020
By adding nano-silica to the concrete, the amount of fly ash used was able to be increased, said Sen Du, a doctoral student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He was able to increase the amount of fly ash used by 40 percent.

Student finds way to make concrete green

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
February 18, 2020
Victoria Fitzpatrick, ASWSU director of student safety, said the training offered includes CPR, AED and first-aid. Two sessions are available on Feb. 8 in Chinook 150. The first session begins at 9 a.m. and the second at 3 p.m.

Chinook hosts CPR training

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
February 7, 2020
Moscow's local theater is making changes.

Moscow theaters undergo renovations

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
February 6, 2020
James Krueger, WSU College of Veterinary Medicine regents professor, says that 40 years ago the research he and his team are working on would not have been possible. He says the technology to do it is available now.

Researchers secure $1 million grant

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
February 5, 2020

Department of plant pathology disable viruses in plants

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
January 30, 2020
On the job, Steve Sheppard looks through hives with a smoker and runs the lab at WSU.

Bees on the move

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
January 29, 2020
“The mission of Winter Blues Buster is to help students find ways to feel more energetic,” says Veneice Guillory-Lacy, GPSA vice president and member of the Winter Blues Buster planning committee.

Bustin’ winter blues with exercise

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
January 27, 2020
The League of Women Voters of Pullman met for a presentation on mindfulness Tuesday at the Neill Public Library. Lydia Gerber, a clinical associate professor in the WSU Honors College, led a six-minute meditation for attendees.

‘This is not about fixing it, it is about letting it be’

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
January 23, 2020
Mutation puts some dogs at risk of death

Mutation puts some dogs at risk of death

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
January 22, 2020

Letter from the Editor: Go out on a limb at WSU

Alana Lackner, Evergreen managing editor
August 11, 2019
Everyone who can be vaccinated, should be

Everyone who can be vaccinated, should be

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
June 12, 2019
Alana Lackner, Opinion Editor for The Summer Evergreen, previews this week's Opinion section at her desk Wednesday evening in Murrow Hall.

Opinion editors look to spark conversation

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
May 29, 2019
“This is kind of the first experiment,” next semester’s KZUU general manager Sovann Robinson says. “Next year we’ll play with it, see what works and what doesn’t, but for sure this will be a recurring thing.”

KZUU to host house show tomorrow

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
April 18, 2019
Zachary Cartwright, who goes by DJ Grape Vinyl, performs at Etsi Bravo frequently, as does Robmon, a DJ and WSU student.

Graduate student DJ starts studio

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
April 14, 2019
Owner Tawny Szumlas goes over the special menu of Nat King Cole-themed prohibition era drinks on Tuesday at Rico’s Pub.

Pub to host Roaring 20s jazz night

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
April 4, 2019
Raji Soundararajan has choreographed fundraiser performances for over 10 years. In the past, the event supported organizations like the Pullman Education Fund.

Dancers perform Indian dance tonight for charity

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
March 28, 2019
Sarah Sherrod, a senior double-majoring in criminal justice and psychology, talks about her abundant involvement in clubs and activities on Tuesday morning at the CUB.

Student, TA, supervisor juggles responsibilities

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
March 8, 2019
“Kathy and I have kind of been gay moms for long enough that it’s scary,” says Safari Pearl co-owner Tabitha Simmons about her wife and her role in the community.

Comic shop owners nurture LGBT community

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
March 8, 2019
In the past The Intentions played at the Garden Lounge. This year the band will perform at Rants and Raves Brewery while DJ Farrukah’Son will play at the Lounge for Mardi Gras.

Moscow Mardi Gras continues 1970s tradition

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
March 1, 2019
Self portrait “Night Queen” by Jasan Lagrimanta will be among paintings displayed.

Moscow co-op to hold art show opening today

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
February 8, 2019
Chef Paul, owner of Pauly’s Bar and Grill, discusses building a new kitchen as well as plans to deliver orders Friday at Cafe Moro.

Pauly’s Bar and Grill opens downtown

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
January 28, 2019
Shop cat Emma, a 10-year-old tabby , sits with co-owner Dani Voorhees on Jan. 15.

Local groomers give strays makeovers for free

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
January 25, 2019

Author to discuss justice with teens

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
January 18, 2019
Owner Walter Sheppard discusses he came to own his games and hobby shop Wednesday afternoon at Palouse Games Store.

Game shop owner draws on childhood joys

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
January 14, 2019

Instructors should make syllabi available for students before registering

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
April 17, 2018
Dr. Roxanna Durham at Evergreen Veterinary Clinic talks about the importance of their spay, neuter and vaccination program for feral cats.

Consider Trap-Neuter-Return programs to manage feral cats

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
April 9, 2018
WSU’s Hui Hau’oli ‘O Hawai’i Club helps students from Hawaii transition to Pullman, while also hoping to educate their peers on their culture.

Take mom to authentic Hawaiian Luaua, fundraiser

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
April 5, 2018
A child holds a sign in support of better gun control at March for Our Lives in Moscow. While children taking part in democracy should be supported, we should make sure they know the facts before they take to the streets.

Kids should know what they’re protesting

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
April 2, 2018
Don't vote if you're uninformed

Don’t vote if you’re uninformed

ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen managing editor
March 26, 2018
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