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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
DAISY ZAVALA

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor

Daisy is a senior double majoring in political science and journalism and media production from Wenatchee, Washington.

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Grad letter: 'Mi communidad Latina embraced me wherever I went'

Grad letter: ‘Mi communidad Latina embraced me wherever I went’

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 28, 2021
Fall semester brought new challenges, but the Evergreen staff adapted admirably.

Letter from the Editors: Uncertainty, wildcards made us stronger

ANGELICA RELENTE and DAISY ZAVALA
December 10, 2020
Have a story of your own you want to submit to Culture Brew? Send it to mint@dailyevergreen.com.

Welcome to The Culture Brew

DAISY ZAVALA and JOEL KEMEGUE
October 14, 2020
The experiences and knowledge journalists of color is too often brushed aside as bias, and that negatively affects how those communities are represented.

No cuestiones mi identidad, no puedes elegir por mi

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
October 14, 2020
The Pullman Ashram prayer room is decorated with several idols in celebration of Diwali on Saturday night.

[Photo] Pullman Ashram hosts Diwali night

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter
November 12, 2019
Roberta Paul speaks at Terrell Library about her family’s experience in boarding schools and her grandfather’s trunk, which held many items with cultural significance.

[Photo] ‘If we don’t tell the story, the truth will not be heard’

October 27, 2019
“The workers couldn’t believe the amount we’d be paid. My dad was the first to suggest a strike. None of the workers wanted to,” news editor Daisy Zavala said.

Letter from the editor: Where I come from, De donde vengo

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
October 1, 2019
An elevated view shows the blocked ramp, as well as the metal barricades set up around vehicles and equipment in the disability parking area.

[Photo] ESPN crew blocks accessibility parking spots

September 20, 2019
Mary Jane Oatman, storyteller for the May 18 Culture Day event at the Nez Perce Historical Park, is a registered member of the Nez Perce Tribe.

Restoring Nez Perce language for future generations

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
July 2, 2019
Colin Krikac explained his long path to self-acceptance at Cafe Moro.

‘I am Colin’: How one local lost family ties and regained them

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
June 19, 2019
The Rolling Hills Derby Dames gear up Monday evening at Gladish Community and Cultural Center for the upcoming double header this weekend.

‘We’re pushing each other to be strong and powerful’

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
June 12, 2019
“Finding people that looked like me and came from similar backgrounds was one of the best moments,” says Synthia Alcantar, a first-generation political science student.

First-generation senior reflects on journey through college

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
May 2, 2019
Phyllis Erdman, associate dean in the College of Education, discusses inherent biases and how her new group plans to better understand and improve Thursday evening at the Physical Education Building.

Group holds implicit bias training

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 28, 2019
Voters will decide if Pullman Regional Hospital will receive funding for an overall $40 million project today.

Polls close for Pullman special election today

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 22, 2019
Members of the 49th ASWSU Senate being sworn in Wednesday night at the CUB.

Senate welcomes new executive officers, approves stipends

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 17, 2019
"This is a crime of intimidation ... this is the crime of scaring people when they're at their most vulnerable,” said Dan LeBeau, Whitman County chief deputy prosecutor.

Attempted kidnapping case closed

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 17, 2019
WSU students march up the mall chanting in support of undocumented students at WSU as a protest Tuesday afternoon on the Glen Terrell Friendship Mall.

College Republicans hold demonstration, groups congregate in support of undocumented students

CAMERON SHEPPARD and DAISY ZAVALA
April 16, 2019
“It’s my hope and theirs that the federal government will See Treaty Page 6 provide a remedy that is fair to history,” Orlan Svingen says.

WSU releases documentary on government, Shoshone Bannock treaty

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 15, 2019
Joseph Thornton, Pullman School District operations director, discusses the lead pollution in school water supplies. This is the first time the district has tested fixtures in schools.

Local school district receives funding to test, fix lead issues

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 14, 2019
Chuck Cody, plant growth facilities manager for the School of Biological Sciences at WSU, discusses the upcoming greenhouse open house for mom's weekend and the ins and outs of taking care of WSU's greenhouses on Tuesday afternoon at the Abelson Greenouse.

Greenhouse to showcase sensitive plants, Vinca rosea

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 11, 2019
NAWA Vice President MyKel Johnson says the Stolen Not Forgotten event will allow groups to have a voice while bringing attention to murdered and missing indigenous women.

Event will honor missing, murdered indigenous women

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 10, 2019
Mariela Frias, co-director of Diversity and Inclusion gives a public testimony in favor of ASWSU resolution 48-21 Wednesday night at the CUB.

ASWSU discusses graduation regalia costs, opens conversation about cultural appropriation

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 10, 2019
Members of the Young Democrats at WSU, left, and Young Americans for Liberty discuss various topics such as climate change and green technology during their debate.

Political student groups debate economics, foreign policy

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 9, 2019
Police Officer Brock Germer discusses the Regional Drug Task Force and the officers going undercover as drug buyers to get information Monday in the Pullman City Hall.

Task force addresses regional drug issues

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 8, 2019
WSU’s first Unified Sports Field Day will occur from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Smith Gym. Activities include team relays.

WSU to host first sports field day

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 4, 2019
Director of Communication Brandon Crawford, left, Rachel Ring deputy director of communication, center, and deputy director of communications Skylar Schmidt give a report about their work to the ASWSU Senate on Wednesday night at the CUB.

Senators vote for open discussions with police

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 3, 2019
Stephen Bischoff, associate director of Multicultural Student Services, talks about the impact of multicultural history on campus culture in the Asian American and Pacific Islander office.

Clubs honors culture, heritage with month full of events

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
April 1, 2019
Palouse Treasures clerk Mardi Bolick talks about her experience working there for nearly nine years on Mar. 22 at Palouse Treasures in downtown Pullman.

Students, residents treasure downtown thrift store

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
March 28, 2019
Keegan D. Otter, ASWSU director of community affairs, presents to the ASWSU Senate about downtown Pullman. Senators discussed a resolution to promote gender-neutral housing for all students on Wednesday night in the CUB.

ASWSU hears finance report, passes resolution

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
March 27, 2019
Charlie Powell, public information officer for the college of veterinary medicine, says it is important to strengthen peers who might be affected by certain situations during a training held Tuesday afternoon at the Chinook.

Bias Advisory Response Team holds training

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
March 26, 2019
TJ Goble, a senior majoring in neuroscience, uses the Appiture prototype and its external hardware component.

Students’ technology could improve autism diagnosis

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
March 24, 2019
Linda Vargas, Undocumented Inititatives ambassador and sophomore environmental science major, said the DACA renewal fund brings the cost down to $250.

ASWSU approves recycling initiative to urge lawmakers

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
March 20, 2019
John Yates, school of electrical engineering and computer science engineering manager, discusses the need for technology upgrades during the Student Technology Fees Hearing on Tuesday at the CUE.

Technology fee proposals continue

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
March 19, 2019
Students attend a MEChA meeting where they discuss the College Admission Scandal on Monday evening in the CUE.

Students discuss college admission scandal

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
March 18, 2019

ASWSU Senate meeting canceled

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
March 7, 2019
Maria Celeste Estrada, undocumented initiatives ambassador and Cougs Rise peer mentor, talks about the objectives and projects the Mariposa Creative Care program plans to undertake Monday in the CUB.

Group leads art therapy for undocumented students

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
March 6, 2019
Samantha Grindrod, vice president of the Society of Women Engineers discusses the organization's upcoming event and what they hope to achieve on Tuesday at the CUE.

Society of Women Engineers to host Kids’ Science and Engineering Day

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
March 1, 2019
Mariela Frias-Gomez, co-director of Diversity and Inclusion, talks to ASWSU about efforts made to reach out to LGBTQ+ and veteran students at WSU on Wednesday at the CUB.

ASWSU funds Springfest artists, decides location

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
February 28, 2019
Kyra Antone, resident of the Native American Women’s Association and member of the Coeur d’Alene and Tohono O’odham tribes, discusses the disproportionate murder, abuse and kidnapping Native communities experience Thursday in the Native Center in Cleveland Hall.

Bill addresses murdered, missing Native women

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
February 25, 2019
Matthew Winchell, left and Savannah Rogers, center, represent the Transportation Advisory Group (TAG) as Director of WSU Transportation Services John Shaheen delivers a student transit fee proposal to ASWSU Wednesday night at the CUB.

ASWSU approves potential transit fee increase

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
February 21, 2019
ITS Communication Coordinator, Jacqueline Southwick, discusses the expansion of Wi-Fi capabilities on the Pullman campus Friday afternoon in the Information Technology building.

WSU sets up new guest Wi-Fi system

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
February 19, 2019
The art of the nudity has been seen differently throughout cultures and generations. Joe Hedges discusses the difference in sexualized art of women and men and cultural shifts about the acceptance of nudity.

Nudity plays an important role in art, personal identity

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
February 15, 2019
Kappa Alpha Theta member Jhordin Prescott discusses plans for Delta Sigma Phi and Kappa Alpha Theta to partner with CHAS Health to bring mental health services to Greek Row on Friday at the Kappa Alpha Theta house.

Greeks increase health resources

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
February 15, 2019
Michael Kim vice president international students council addressing the ASWSU senate Wednesday night at the CUB.

ASWSU senators pass resolution for transparency

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
February 14, 2019
Phil Weiler, vice president for university marketing and communications, discusses the strategic financial plan for WSU to become a top university by 2030 Tuesday night in the French Administration building.

Schulz says deficit to decrease by millions

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
February 8, 2019
ASWSU members lead the fight song with Vice President of Student Affairs Mary Jo Gonzales to close their joint meeting with the Pullman City Council Wednesday night at the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center.

ASWSU, City Council hold joint meeting

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
February 7, 2019
Jacqueline Southwick, Information Technology Systems communication coordinator, says the online security system coming to WSU will be a measure to protect students against online threats. She says her team blocked 40 billion “malicious actions.”

Information Technology Services to implement new security system

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
February 5, 2019
Jelani Christopher is sworn in as freshman delegate after his unanimous confirmation during the ASWSU meeting Wednesday evening in the CUB. He plans on increasing recycling methods during his time on the senate.

Committee works to create memorial service

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
January 31, 2019
Noel Schulz, Edmund O. Schweitzer III Chair in Power Apparatus and Systems, says another goal is to have students attend conferences and interact with professionals.

Schweitzer chair plans to increase student experience

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
January 30, 2019
Amir Rezamand, WSU College Republicans president, discusses his club’s plan and motives for constructing a replica of the wall to demonstrate the idea of border security and illegal immigration.

Club voices concerns about wall replica

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
January 28, 2019
Former president of Young Democrats and current ASWSU Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs Quinton Berkompas listens as newly appointed president Hannah Martian speaks to the varying opinions brought up in the open forum during the Young Democrats meeting in the CUB on Thursday, Jan. 24. He resigned at the beginning of the meeting. Berkompas announced his ASWSU presidential candidacy through social media.

Young Dem announces resignation

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
January 25, 2019
Malvin Harrison, APASC Chair (left) and Harald Hyllseth, ASPASC Vice-Chair plead with their ASWSU representatives to vote no on a incoming piece of legislation Wednesday night at the CUB.

ASWSU halts bill that would affect elections

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
January 24, 2019
Josh Sanders, records specialist for the Pullman Police Department, discusses the benefits of the records fee Tuesday at the Pullman Police Department.

Fee set for public records request in Pullman

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
January 18, 2019
Keegan Otter, ASWSU Director of Community Affairs, asks for student and community engagement.

ASWSU creates blog for students, community

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
January 17, 2019
Kari Lidbeck, Spokane Regional Health District immunization community network specialist, says they administered a total of 2,135 vaccines last year.

Students work with Spokane clinic to provide vaccines

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
January 14, 2019
Director of Athletics Pat Chun addresses ASWSU asking for their vocal support Jan. 9 at the CUB.

ASWSU emphasizes support for mental health support in colleges

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
January 10, 2019
Corey Johnson, a certified registered nurse anesthetist, says the radiofrequency ablation procedure can relieve back and knee pain without opioids.

New procedure to help reduce pain without opioids

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
January 7, 2019
Jessica Hanson, CHOICES intervention project leader, says they worked to create relationships with Native communities last year. Hanson said it is important for researchers to understand the communities they are working with.

Combating alcohol abuse in Native populations

DAISY ZAVALA, Evergreen managing editor
January 7, 2019
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