The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

ANGELICA RELENTE

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief

Angelica is a senior multimedia journalism major from Oahu, Hawaii. She started working for The Daily Evergreen as a news reporter in fall 2017. She became a layout editor in fall 2018, news editor in spring 2019, and a layout editor again in fall 2019. She will be the editor in chief in summer and fall 2020. 

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The county will distribute the vaccinations in phases, starting with Phase 1a. This includes high-risk workers and first responders, as well as those who work and reside in long-term care facilities.

COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Whitman County

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
December 17, 2020
Making a new home in America means more than just leaving your country.

Sakripisyo ng nanay ko: My mother’s sacrifice

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 15, 2020
Apartheid intensified racial divides in South Africa. One law banned interracial marriages and sexual relations between Black and white South Africans.

Panelists analyze memoir about life during apartheid

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 25, 2020
While WSUs enrollment decreased 1.4 percent, there were nationwide predictions that college enrollment might decrease by 20 percent.

WSU sees enrollment decrease

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 24, 2020
Letter from the Editor: Were here to stay

Letter from the Editor: We’re here to stay

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
August 17, 2020
Cougs Rise employee recognized

Cougs Rise employee recognized

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
May 8, 2020
Katherine Rodela, assistant professor at WSU Vancouver’s College of Education, said the main takeaway from the study is that the culture and struggles people of color grew up with are what makes them strong leaders.

LATINX RESILIENCY

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
April 23, 2020
WADDL tests pets for COVID-19

WADDL tests pets for COVID-19

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April 14, 2020
Pullman Transit driver Tabitha Ries is a part of the bus washing crew and is required to scrub everything in the bus from the walls to the ceilings. “It was really an intense five-hour shift for sure because there’s a lot of scrubbing, Ries said.

Pullman Transit works with COVID-19 impact

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
April 7, 2020
Aaron, an official bud tester at MJ’s, helps a customer inside of the shop.

Pot shop still open amid COVID-19 pandemic

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
March 27, 2020
Aydan Garland-Miner, PERIOD president, said the group is working on having free dispensers for menstrual products in all bathrooms on campus.

Tax on menstrual products removed

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
March 12, 2020
Crimson Robotics team captain Daniel Goto talks about the upcoming California trip to battle their robots on the show Battle Bots, on Friday at Dana Hall.

Building the perfect beast

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
March 9, 2020
Luis Cortes Romero, an immigration attorney, speaks about the conditions of the detention center located in Tacoma, Wash. on Monday night in the CUB Junior Ballroom. He says looking for financial help from university private funds may help some students

Attorney shares fight to preserve DACA

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
March 4, 2020
Academic Success Coach Katie Reilly speaks about the academic and career developmental services  the program offers in place of a canceled class on Friday at the Lighty Student Services building.

Program could lead to fewer canceled classes

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 24, 2020
Cougs Rise Project Coordinators Araseli Solorio, left, and Cesar Munguia highlight the changes to their summer program to better assist current and graduating high school students.

Cougs Rise connects students to resources

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 21, 2020
Many members of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association at WSU are worried for their loved ones in China affected by the coronavirus.

Student group ships medical gear to China

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 18, 2020
Grace Hendrickson, member of the ASWSU Executive Board, advocates for an additional deputy director position within ASWSUs Communications team, as the current three director struggle to hold down their tasks, during the ASWSU meeting, Wednesday evening, at the CUB.

‘One time fix’

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 13, 2020

Invite in nature

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 4, 2020
Atanu Mukherjee, postdoctoral fellow at University of Idaho’s College of Natural Resources, was told he did not enough teaching experience. He said the candidate chosen had not yet gotten her degree.

Lawsuit filed against WSU alleging discrimination

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
January 30, 2020
ASWSU President Quinton Berkompas said he disagrees with the Judical Board’s ruling but will comply with it. Chief Justice Kevin Kissinger suggested the Senate should not confirm Eric Martinez or Jajaun Jackson which leaves two more vacancies.

Senators, Berkompas reflect on ruling

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
January 23, 2020
‘Local losses of bee species’

‘Local losses of bee species’

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
January 21, 2020
Doja Cat will not perform at WSU

Doja Cat will not perform at WSU

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
January 17, 2020
Ranking robots

Ranking robots

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
January 15, 2020
Robert Mitchell, information specialist of U of I Parking and Transportaion Services, explains how the shuttle system works and why their work is important to students Tursday afternoon at Troy Lane bus stop. The service will benefit students that take classes at both campuses.

WSU, U of I shuttle in trial period

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
December 6, 2019
“I’m leaving as someone who has left an impact on the community,” says Paulina Abustan, co-founder of PSD K-5 Morning Tutoring Program. “I had no idea I could do something like that.”

Newly-built school adopts tutoring program

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 7, 2019
“Somebody receiving help, in my opinion, shouldn’t be made to feel like they need to go to the backdoor,” said Michelle Mason, chair of Poverty on the Palouse. The group focuses on food insecurity in the area.

Resident tackles food insecurity

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 5, 2019
Bees swarm around WSU Apiary manager Rodrigo Guizar as he lifts a frame covered in honeycomb and bees from a wooden container Tuesday morning at a bee site.

‘The honeybee stands apart. It’s different’

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 16, 2019
WSU students speak to anti-abortion demonstrators Sept. 16 in front of Bryan Hall.  
The demonstrators sent a letter to WSU stating they would sue the university if needed.

Students raise concerns over transparency

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 7, 2019
A sign stands in front of the Kappa Sigma fraternity building on Thursday evening. Chapter president Kosay Hartmann said without IFC recognition, the chapter cannot participate in events like homecoming and Greek Week.

Gamma Mu chapter unrecognized by IFC

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 6, 2019
Shannon Focht, Pullman Public Schools communications director, showcases Kamiak Elementary School’s library on Thursday. The new school has 24 classrooms, as well as an English Language Learners area and a Developmental Learning Center.

Kamiak Elementary to welcome future Kestrels

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
August 23, 2019
Makayia Thompson, Black Student Union president, says attending Black Lives Summit during her freshman year helped her become more involved with her community.

Black Student Union to host summit

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
August 23, 2019
The map above shows the 32-mile detour drivers have to take on State Route 26. Eastbound traffic at Othello turns south on SR 17 to SR 260, then heads east to Connell, then north on US 395 back to SR 26.  Westbound traffic from Washtucna follows the same route in reverse.

State Route 26 detour in effect

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
April 21, 2019
A guide to the 2019 ASWSU senate election

A guide to the 2019 ASWSU senate election

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
March 4, 2019
Judi McDonald, faculty senate past chair, proposes alternate appointment titles to faculty members.

Draft has potential to change faculty titles

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 5, 2019
“Even if they don’t go into politics, they have a little bit more familiarity with having these kinds of discussions around public policy and issues that affect them,” said Joshua Munroe, GPSA vice president of legislative affairs.

GPSA lobbies for health care, financial support

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
February 4, 2019
Candace Quinn, ASWSU director of academic affairs, goes over standards and resources available to students Wednesday afternoon in the CUB.

Student rights, conduct process updated

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
January 31, 2019
Payless ShoeSource employee Laura Garcia talks about how she found out the Shopko Pullman store would be closing Saturday at Shopko. “It’s kind of somber, everyone just knows they’re not going to have a job” her co-worker Jazylyn Martinez said.

Local big-box store to shut doors in 2019

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
January 22, 2019
Adam Jussel, Office of Student Conduct director, pinpoints new changes in the student conduct process, including publishing an annual report for transparency reasons Friday in the French Administration building.

Conduct changes to provide student support

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
December 10, 2018
Even if it does fail, Im not going away empty-handed, soon-to-be graduate David Kurz says as he reflects on his time as an undergraduate in the Carson College of Business on Thursday afternoon.

Fall graduate develops app for EpiPen users

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
December 7, 2018
Rueben Mayes, Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation chief development officer, said  the Foundation has raised $330,000 for the COVID-19 fund.

New board members chosen at hospital

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
December 7, 2018
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson details the multiple lawsuits he has been part of against the Trump administration Thursday during a Thomas S. Foley talk in Bryan Hall.

Ferguson warns of ‘ghost guns’

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 30, 2018
Access Center Director Meredyth Goodwin says the Cougar Accessible Transportation Services program received additional funds to replace a van which was experiencing mechanical issues.

Access Center receives money for new van

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 28, 2018
“The main thing is to turn it into a center ... that people will come visit,” interior design major Keyaira Mumford said.

Students working to restore historic Pullman Depot

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 26, 2018
Emily Adams’ “Patchwork Barn” is one of 33 entries for the Inspired Palouse juried exhibit. Adams made it with pastel on sanded paper and says it was initially a sketch for a larger painting.

Gallery exhibits Palouse scenery

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 16, 2018
At the end of fall, most spiders come into houses to find warm shelter and search for a mate.

Spidey sense: When eight-legged friends pay a visit

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 15, 2018
City councilmember Brandon Chapman discusses zoning and planning to build more residential areas Tuesday night in Pullman City Hall.

City Council discusses parking shortages

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 14, 2018
Sam Showalter, from left, freshman Timmy Neville and former WSU student Jeffrey Young at the 2018 Lake Washington High School senior prom.

Mother of former WSU student speaks out

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
November 5, 2018
Jose Garcia-Pabon listens to an attendee during a leadership training workshop for Latino parents at the 2014 Latino Leadership Initiative.

Professor awarded for contributions to community

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 30, 2018
Austin Loomis, director of Policy and Procedure of the Interfraternity Council, explains the process of Fiji’s hearing Tuesday afternoon in the CUB. “It’s [one of the] longest hearings that I’ve had,” he said.

Phi Gamma Delta off two-week supervised probation

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 24, 2018
“We’re trying to ... make an emphasis on reducing contamination and [increasing] clean recycling,” Rick Finch, WSU waste management manager, said as he shows compacted cardboard bales in the WSU Surplus Stores.

WSU recycling changes labels to improve clarity

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 23, 2018
Mike Wagoner, owner of Zoe Coffee and Kitchen, shows a visual representation of the amount of credit card receipts they accumulated on a spike stick this weekend with ESPN’s College GameDay in town.

Local business owners discuss GameDay crowds

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 22, 2018
Owner of Main Street Squeeze Destiny Sternod talks about how legislation I-1634 can both be positive and negative and both sides and viewpoints can be agreed with but a big worry is that the soda industry is paying millions into the campaign which always puts up some red flags at Main Street Squeeze on Monday.

Local business owners weigh in on I-1634

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 19, 2018
Tariq Akmal, College of Education teaching and learning department chair, discusses the potential for WSU to add computer science classes to the elementary education program to give K-12 teachers computer teaching skills for a modern classroom Wednesday in Cleveland Hall.

Educators learn to teach computer science in K-12

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 18, 2018
Trevor Alkire, ASWSU Environmental Sustainability Alliance chair, discusses the plan to implement curbside compost stations for sororities and fraternities Tuesday night.

ASWSU shares potential recycling changes

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 17, 2018
Listening to some fresh jams can aid in maintaining a vibe, no matter what preferences a person has.

Getting it on with sexy songs

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 12, 2018
Faith Price, Native American Programs assistant director, left, and MyKel Johnson, senior communication
major, right, educate students about Native American history Monday on Glenn Terrell Friendship Mall.

Pullman celebrates Native culture

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 9, 2018
Intergenerational trauma, which includes issues like addiction and mental illness,
can pass from one generation to another among Native American communities.

Project addresses generational trauma

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 9, 2018
“It’s a very vacation-y flavor for sure,” said Dave Soler, Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe assistant manager, as he discusses the process of making the flavor Friday in Ferdinand’s Observation Room.

Throwback flavor brings vacation vibes

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
October 8, 2018
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