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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter

Cheryl is a junior multimedia journalism major from Kirkland, Washington.

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Evergreen editor-in-chief Emma Ledbetter started her science writing career with an article about drought resistance in plants when she was Mint editor.

Letter from the editors: Research section will encourage young science writers, report findings

EMMA LEDBETTER and CHERYL AARNIO
February 4, 2021
Whitman County confirms nine new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms nine new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
December 11, 2020
Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
December 10, 2020
Whitman County confirms 13 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 13 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
December 8, 2020
Whitman County confirms 29 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 29 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
December 4, 2020
Whitman County confirms 23 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 23 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
December 3, 2020
Whitman County confirms 10 positive COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 10 positive COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
December 1, 2020
Whitman County confirms 34 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 34 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
November 20, 2020
Whitman County confirms 19 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 19 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
November 18, 2020
Whitman County confirms 57 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 57 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
November 16, 2020
Whitman County confirms one death, over 2,000 COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms one death, over 2,000 COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
November 13, 2020
Whitman County confirms one death, 48 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms one death, 48 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
November 12, 2020
Whitman County confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
November 10, 2020
Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
November 6, 2020
Whitman County confirms nine new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms nine new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
November 5, 2020
Whitman County confirms 16 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 16 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
November 2, 2020
Whitman County confirms one death, seven new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms one death, seven new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 30, 2020
Whitman County confirms two deaths, 13 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms two deaths, 13 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 29, 2020
Whitman County confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 28, 2020
Whitman County confirms two deaths, 18 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms two deaths, 18 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 23, 2020
Whitman County confirms one death, 24 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms one death, 24 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 22, 2020
Whitman County confirms two deaths, two new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms two deaths, two new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 21, 2020
Whitman County confirms one COVID-19 death, 24 new cases

Whitman County confirms one COVID-19 death, 24 new cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 16, 2020
The employees who tested positive will get tested again in three days.

PRH employees test positive for COVID-19

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 15, 2020
Whitman County confirms 31 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 31 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 15, 2020
Whitman County confirms eight new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms eight new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 14, 2020
Whitman County confirms 27 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 27 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 9, 2020
Whitman County confirms 31 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 31 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 8, 2020
Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 7, 2020
Whitman County confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 2, 2020
Whitman County confirms 23 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 23 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 1, 2020
Whitman County confirms 28 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 28 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
September 25, 2020
Whitman County confirms 28 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 28 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
September 24, 2020
Whitman County confirms four new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms four new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
September 23, 2020
Whitman County confirms 21 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 21 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
September 18, 2020
Whitman County confirms 25 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 25 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
September 17, 2020
Whitman County confirms one new COVID-19 case

Whitman County confirms one new COVID-19 case

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
September 16, 2020
Whitman County confirms 62 new cases

Whitman County confirms 62 new cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
September 11, 2020
Whitman County confirms 43 new cases

Whitman County confirms 43 new cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
September 10, 2020
Whitman County confirms 51 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 51 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
September 4, 2020
Pullman Public Schools begin instruction Aug. 26 via distance delivery. Classes will be synchronous and asynchronous.

Pullman school district to start courses with distance learning

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
August 23, 2020
President Mailari Munoz said she felt like an outcast before joining the Kappa Delta Chi multicultural sorority at WSU.

‘Home to me means being with my sisters’

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
August 16, 2020
The three-tiered program offered by WSU allows students to attend workshops and engage in community service, like Adopt-a-Block. WSU alumna Keanna Maki says she went to Spokane to hear speakers talk about their leadership position.

Students find their inner leader

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
August 16, 2020
ASWSU President Curtis Cohen, left, said many students do not think a tuition increase is appropriate because of the switch to distance learning.

ASWSU voices concern over tuition increase following move to online classes

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 29, 2020
There will be several presentations on different quinoa-related topics during the International Quinoa Research Symposium. The presentations will include ways to cook, grow and market quinoa.

Symposium to allow quinoa enthusiasts learn from leaders in the field

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 23, 2020
Undergraduate classes move online for fall; letter urges students not to return to campus

Undergraduate classes move online for fall; letter urges students not to return to campus

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 23, 2020
The anti-racist resource guide is available online at WSU Libraries. The guide includes a list of books about race and racism.

WSU librarian compiles list of anti-racist resources

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 21, 2020
International students are no longer being required by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to take in-person classes at risk of deportation.

University officials express importance of international students feeling welcome at WSU

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 21, 2020
Dante's Deals opened a storefront display on Main Street in Pullman seven years after Dante Ludlow created his online business while in high school.

‘He likes his fashion to be extreme’

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 19, 2020
Scientists do not fully understand how bats have so many viruses that can spill over to humans, a WSU researcher says. When humans contract a virus from bats, it can cause disease and death.

Bats must be studied more to understand transmission of viruses, researchers say

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 19, 2020
Staff members at the WSU VTH have to work in close proximity with each other while operating on injured and sick animals.

Veterinary hospital receives about 1,000 face masks

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 19, 2020
Matthew Greenwalt and Emily Payne both work other jobs, but wanted to provide the community the experience of getting ice cream from an ice cream truck.

Ice cream truck hits streets of Moscow

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 19, 2020
Shawn Brow, nurse anesthetist in Spokane and adjunct faculty with the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, wears a mask that she and her team designed.

WSU team designs masks, tests level of protection for use

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 16, 2020
Kyley Ackerson, aquatic pet specialist for Petco, holds Terri the tortoise. Terri's shell was injured after getting run over, and she is still recovering.

Tortoise saved after being run over, left for dead

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 14, 2020
John Schoettler, vice president for Global Real Estate and Facilities at Amazon and member of the WSU Board of Regents, said his prior job experience will help him in his new role as regent.

New regent to focus on learning his role before taking action

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 14, 2020
International students should reach out to WSU’s Office of International Programs if they are concerned about returning to in-person learning.

WSU officials, students speak out against international student immigration policy

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 12, 2020
WSU Housing residents lost access to cable, HBO GO and streaming services on June 30. WSU Housing sent out an email to residents briefing them about the situation, but some say they never received that email.

WSU Housing residents face cable outage

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 12, 2020
Linda Mittelhammer, executive director of the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, said she thinks the McCluskeys approached her for the job because they know how much she cares about the foundation's cause.

Lauren McCluskey Foundation hires new executive director

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 12, 2020
Whitman County will remain in Phase 3 indefinitely.

Statewide pause to Phase 4 transition will not change much for Whitman County

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 2, 2020
Walkability is correlated to a person’s likelihood of living to 100 years old, according to a study conducted by WSU researchers.

Environment, neighborhood characteristics affect people’s longevity, researchers say

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 30, 2020
Cedric Habiyaremye, WSU research associate, and his mother in their quinoa research field in Rwanda.

WSU researcher raises awareness about food insecurity during pandemic

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 28, 2020
Sreenidhi Krishnan moved to the U.S . in 2016 to complete her doctoral degree, and has since won several awards for her research about cultural impacts on Hindi soap opera productions.

Doctoral candidate researches gender, religion in Hindi soap opera

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 28, 2020
Manoj Karkee, associate professor in WSU’s Department of Biological Systems Engineering, has worked on several projects including a robotic system that selectively prunes fruit tree branches.

Researchers to create robotic system for fruit flower pollination

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 25, 2020
A study examining unemployment during COVID-19 found that women with children, people with disabilities, as well as certain racial and ethnic groups were more likely to lose employment or experience a decrease in hours.

Employment of certain groups more likely to be affected by pandemic, study says

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 23, 2020
The Social Issues Book Club meets to discuss more than just books. They also talk about issues that directly impact them.

Reading enthusiasts to assemble virtually, discuss social issues

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 21, 2020
Shoppers can wait in line one at a time as staff collect the requested vegetables.

Weekly produce sale to last through summer, into fall

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 14, 2020
Although many recreational activities had to be canceled this summer, the new Pullman Aquatic and Recreation Center will open in a few weeks.

Pullman recreation staff find ways to keep residents active, safe

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 14, 2020
Black Student Union at WSU hosts the VIBES conference every year to empower high school students of color.

Black Student Union provides sense of family, belonging

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 14, 2020
WSU's Student Recreation Center on August 2019. University Recreation facilities are planning to open at 50 percent capacity as Whitman County enters Phase 3.

University Recreation plans for Phase 3 reopening

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 11, 2020
Juliann Yusko started sewing at the age of 10. She has created a prom dress, fixed WSU's Marching Band uniforms, and sewn masks for the Pullman community.

Pullman resident channels passion for sewing to help others

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 7, 2020
Salmon and most other fish do not internally regulate their temperatures. Instead, they adapt to water temperatures, so if the water is too hot or cold, the fish will not survive.

High river temperatures dangerous to salmon

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 7, 2020
Children, teenagers and adults can win a grand prize for completing the Whitman County Library summer reading program.

Whitman County libraries take different approach to summer programs 

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 7, 2020
Latah County residents can participate in virtual performances, as well as check out summer reading titles chosen by library staff.

Latah County libraries provides summer reading, virtual performances

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 7, 2020
The Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center may not have planned any in-person events planned for Pride Month, but the community can still connect with Netflix parties and Zoom hang outs.

GIESORC celebrates Pride Month virtually

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 3, 2020
Seven videos about mental health are available on Pullman Regional Hospital's YouTube channel.

Local hospital offers videos on mental health amid pandemic

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 2, 2020
In Whitman County, buyers can now visit potential homes one-on-one with a realtor rather than looking at pictures online.

Housing market slows during usual peak time of sales

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
May 31, 2020
Ting Chi, professor and soon-to-be chair of WSU’s Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles, stands in the middle of a group of students. Chi will begin as department head June 1.

Soon-to-be department chair aims to keep serving students

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
May 28, 2020
Andrew Gerow, a senior Viticulture and Enology major, said he helped produce three wines that will be available for purchase: two Rieslings and one rosé.

‘Know your fruit, where it’s coming from’: student describes passion for wine-making

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
May 26, 2020
Steve Bonnar, retired director for Sojourners' Alliance, plays with his Great Pyrenees dog, Moose.

‘A therapist at heart’: Sojourners’ Alliance director says farewell

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
May 25, 2020
WSU professor Santanu Bose discovered the A9 protein. He said blocking some of the protein's function may stop over-inflammation of the lungs and help patients suffering from pneumonia caused by COVID-19.

Technology to lower inflammation, may help COVID-19 patients

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
May 25, 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
Cathy Lentz, program manager for Academic Outreach and Innovation, said some WSU employees are eligible for tuition waivers which will be applied for courses this summer.

WSU offers employees tuition waivers for online classes

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
May 14, 2020
Tony Poston, president of College Hill Custom Threads, said he had the idea to create shirts with the WSU logo and the word "Pullman" on it after students and employees had left WSU in the middle of the spring semester because of COVID-19.

Shirts designed to raise money for student emergency funds

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
May 14, 2020
Courtney Gardner, assistant professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering, talks about how antibiotic resistance is a problem on Oct. 25.

Antibiotic resistance genes cause environmental problems

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
November 12, 2019
Youth Services Technician Rachael Ritter discusses the reasons for setting up a class for girls to learn coding programs on Friday afternoon at the Neill Public Library.

Library offers coding classes for young girls interested in STEM

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 30, 2019
A raspberry field is mulched with biodegradable plastics. Growers do not tend to put mulch in raspberry fields. Instead, they use herbicide and weed by hand, says Lisa Wasko DeVetter, WSU horticulture assistant professor.

Researchers examine eco-friendly mulch

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 24, 2019
Orton Hall RED Andy Adler and Grace Shauvin, Orton Hall Ledership Council Vice President talk about what goes in hosting the Orton Haunted House on Monday afternoon.

Orton maze opens Friday and Saturday

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 23, 2019
A WSU student paints a gradient at the UndocuQueer Conference on Saturday afternoon at the UW Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center in Seattle.

‘We feel like we aren’t necessarily wanted’

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 13, 2019
Jonathan Yoder, WSU professor of economics and director of the State of Washington Water Research Center, speaks about the connectivity between ground water and surface water.

Research may help mitigate effects of rural wells

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
October 9, 2019
Heiko Jansen, integrative neuroscience and physiology professor, discusses his knowledge and research on bear hibernation on Monday in the Veterinary and Biomedical Research Building.

Grizzly bear genes change expression in hibernation

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
September 25, 2019
Jimenez and Anderson aim to improve the homes’ structural integrity for the occupants to have a safe environment to live in.

Former students to build homes across Latin America

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
September 12, 2019
Marcela Pattinson, assistant director for community relations and outreach for the Office of Community, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence, says many undocumented students are cautious about services they can and cannot use.

‘It’s a very difficult time nationally’

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
September 8, 2019
Chris Barry, professor in the Department of Psychology, discusses his new study that looks at the difference between posed photos and selfies on Instagram on Friday afternoon in Johnson Tower. This study shows that people who post a lot of selfies are viewed as less likable, having lower self-esteem and being less adventurous than people who post posed pictures taken by others.

People posting more selfies on Instagram may be viewed as less likable, adventurous

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
August 27, 2019
The new elk research facility will be used to try and find the root causes of a “debilitating” elk hoof disease that in some cases leads to death. The building was funded in part by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Grant given to elk hoof disease researchers

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
August 26, 2019
Acacia Kapusta, former outreach and education coordinator for the Office of Outreach and Education, left, says the clothing bank offers items such as bathing suits, wigs, underwear, shoes, jewelry and hats.

Inclusive clothing bank aims to help students, faculty, staff

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
August 18, 2019
Professor Erica Crespi explains how Northern Leopard frogs are facing habitat destruction in the northwest United States Friday afternoon in Heald Hall. Crespi says a number of factors can lead to declining populations, including disease, dams and housing developments.

Researchers rear threatened species of frog

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
August 18, 2019
Rhea Gonzaga, Associated Director of the Cougar Leadership Team, describes how her roles in student leadership have shaped her time at WSU on Tuesday afternoon in the CUB.

Senior uses past leadership positions to prepare for future

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
May 2, 2019
Mitzi Montoya, finalist for the provost position, answers questions about her perspective on various subjects and the things she values Monday morning at the PACCAR Environmental Technology Building.

Final provost applicant talks promotion of nontraditional students, research

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
April 29, 2019
Provost Candidate W. Andrew Marcus shares his personal values and vision for WSU on Thursday morning at the PACCAR Environmental Technology building. He says compassion, inclusivity and fairness are included in his values.

Second provost candidate shares goals for WSU

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
April 25, 2019
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