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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

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter

Ian Smay is a senior journalism & media production major, with an emphasis in broadcast news, from Dayton, Washington. He is also minoring in criminal justice, and served as the crime & courts beat reporter from Aug. 2017 – May 2018. He can be reached at [email protected]

All content by IAN SMAY
Evergreen reporter Ian Smay details his story of coming to the Evergreen, his successful investigation and doubtful moments, and the future he has ahead of him.

One last goodbye to print

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
December 7, 2018
Dan Bernardo, WSU provost and executive vice president, has held several administrative positions over his 14-year career at WSU. Bernardo will continue to work for the university as a special adviser to university President Kirk Schulz.

Provost Dan Bernardo to step down, move into new role

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
December 3, 2018

Former administrator receives threat after Gesser piece

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 30, 2018

Pullman PD officer charged with custodial sexual misconduct resigns

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 29, 2018

Colfax Library will host 3D printing orientation class

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 27, 2018

Friends of Hospice to open end of living facility

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 27, 2018

UW marching band will not attend Apple Cup

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 23, 2018

Bus reportedly carrying UW Marching Band to Apple Cup rolls over

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 22, 2018

Robinson found guilty of assault charges

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 16, 2018

Enforcement to increase presence for Thanksgiving

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 15, 2018

Parking restrictions enforced over Thanksgiving break

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 15, 2018

Former WSU employee sues over termination

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 13, 2018
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 extended

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 9, 2018

Pullman PD releases video of Broughton arrest

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 9, 2018

WSU athlete faces gross misdemeanor charge

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 9, 2018
The company behind commercialization for WSU's Cosmic Crisp apple filed an injunction to block records requests about the project, stating their release could harm itself and the university.

Company moves to block records release

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 8, 2018
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers speaks at a debate hosted by the Foley Institute on Oct. 5, 2016.

McMorris Rodgers holds off Brown

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 6, 2018

Former football player sues Pullman PD

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
November 5, 2018

Pullman PD sergeant arrested for sexual misconduct

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
October 30, 2018

Albion teen dies in car crash

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
October 26, 2018
Cougar fans pile in and wait for ESPN's College GameDay to start Saturday by Martin Stadium. Pullman and WSU police reported more alcohol-related incidents than usual, but nothing overly extreme.

Service calls increased for Pullman on game day

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
October 22, 2018
Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-WA, answers questions during a town hall at the Pioneer Center in Pullman on May 31. Rodgers is running for her seventh term as 5th District representative.

McMorris Rodgers wants to reinvest in higher education, health care

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
October 18, 2018
Lisa Brown, Democratic congressional candidate for the 5th District, speaks about gun control and health care for a presentation March 29 in Bryan Hall. Brown looks to get a federal farm bill passed in Congress.

Democratic challenger Brown wants to protect Eastern Washington ranchers

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
October 18, 2018
Ashley Myers leaves her hearing Oct. 1 at the Whitman County Superior Court in Colfax. Myers pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity on Friday.

Myers enters insanity plea in Airport Road murder case

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
October 16, 2018

Accused CAC thief faces felony charge

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
October 11, 2018

Myers to be charged with first degree murder in Airport Road shooting

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
October 5, 2018
Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-WA, answers questions during a town hall at the Pioneer Center in Pullman on May 31. Rodgers is running for her seventh term as 5th District representative.

WSU says McMorris Rodgers needs to stop using university trademarked phrase

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
October 4, 2018

Pullman Police sergeant investigation passed to prosecutor

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
October 3, 2018

Judge sets Myers’ bail at $1 million in first appearance

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
October 2, 2018
The former Delta Upsilon house was the reported site of an alleged rape Sept. 2, 2016. Prosecutors were unable to prove the assault happened beyond reasonable doubt.

Suspect in alleged 2016 rape will not be charged

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
September 25, 2018

Former UM football player enters plea in assault

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
September 25, 2018

Man stabbed in Pullman Thursday night

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
September 21, 2018

22-year-old man arrested for inappropriate texts to minor

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
September 18, 2018
Jason Gesser, pictured here at a Cougar Athletic Fund event in 2015, was the subject of an Office for Equal Opportunity inquiry in January 2018 regarding complaints of sexual misconduct.

Jason Gesser resigns amid new sexual misconduct allegations

IAN SMAY and DYLAN GREENE
September 18, 2018
Alyssa Wold, now Alyssa Bodeau and former WSU volleyball player, claims Jason Gesser groped her and made unwanted attempts to kiss her without her consent.

Former WSU volleyball player claims Jason Gesser groped her, attempted to kiss her without consent

IAN SMAY and DYLAN GREENE
September 17, 2018
Jason Gesser, pictured here at a Cougar Athletic Fund event in 2015, was the subject of an Office for Equal Opportunity inquiry in January 2018 regarding complaints of sexual misconduct.

Jason Gesser placed on home assignment pending investigation into new OEO complaint

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
September 17, 2018

Theta Chi Greek house suffers suspicious fires Sunday morning

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
September 16, 2018

Behind the press: The Jason Gesser Investigation

IAN SMAY and DYLAN GREENE
September 13, 2018

Evergreen findings contradict WSU statement in regard to Gesser article

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
September 13, 2018
Jason Gesser, pictured here at a Cougar Athletic Fund event in 2015, was the subject of an Office for Equal Opportunity inquiry in January 2018 regarding complaints of sexual misconduct.

Records show numerous allegations of sexual misconduct against Jason Gesser

IAN SMAY and DYLAN GREENE
September 13, 2018

Donations sought for apartment fire victims

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
September 11, 2018
Matthew Sutherland, vice president of legislative affairs, said his hope is for GPSA to donate money to Dissmore's to help graduate students pay for groceries.

Charge against Sutherland dropped

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
September 6, 2018
Nez Perce Tribal members paddle down the river Saturday afternoon at the “Free the Snake Flotilla.”

Event calls for removal of the Lower Snake River dams

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
September 5, 2018
Matthew Sutherland, the Democratic candidate for Washington's 9th Legislative District, received a citation for driving with a suspended license and failure to transfer a vehicle title within 45 days during a traffic stop Sunday on Stadium Way.

Sutherland cited for driving with a suspended license

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
September 4, 2018

Sheriffs arrest four Saturday in drug busts

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
September 3, 2018

Homeless man steals weed wackers, leads police on high-speed chase

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 23, 2018
WSU President Kirk Schulz addresses university finances and future admissions trends while talking with reporters at a press conference held Aug. 22 at the Lewis Alumni Centre.

Schulz talks mental health, budgets, enrollment

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 22, 2018
Leadership and management were listed as the least enjoyed portion of WSU’s workplace climate in a fiscal year 2018 survey conducted by Human Resource Services. Co-workers was the most enjoyed.

Supervision quality main reason for employee departure

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 21, 2018

Man attempts to rob truck in Pullman

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 21, 2018

Former WSU employee adds new claims to suit, including racial discrimination

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 19, 2018
Amanda Morgan, director of New Student Programs, talks about this summer's Hawaii Alive session.

WSU breaks even with Hawaii Alive! Orientation

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 16, 2018
Parking guide lead Jeremie Orcutt drives around the WSU campus looking for unauthorized vehicles that have been parked using the new license plate recognition software on Wednesday.

Plate info protected by state law

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 16, 2018

County prosecutor seeks witnesses in high speed pursuit

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 15, 2018
This map shows the different areas of campus that will see closures for most of Saturday as students move into residence halls. A parking lot that normally serves as a green permit area near Cleveland Hall, which is marked in yellow on this map, will be used as a staging area for those moving into residence halls on the Hillside area of campus for the first time this year.

Some campus streets will see closures Saturday

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 9, 2018
The CUB and University Recreation take the largest cut of WSU Pullman Service and Activities fees, while the Access Center receives one of the lowest cuts.

How student fees are used at WSU

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 9, 2018

Letter from the editor: ‘That they might be better citizens’

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 9, 2018
Councilmember Al Sorensen holds up a map showing possible solar panel construction at the new City Hall building during a City Council meeting Tuesday night.

City Council discusses adding solar panels to City Hall

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 8, 2018

Whitman County Primary Elections results

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 7, 2018

Opal Street to close for second day Tuesday

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 6, 2018

Excessive heat warning in effect starting Wednesday

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 6, 2018

High Street to close Friday

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
August 2, 2018

Clinton, Nelson face off for treasurer in front of voters

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 31, 2018

Fejeran, Jamison attempt to sway voters in battle for auditor

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 31, 2018

County commissioner candidates answer questions

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 30, 2018

Westwood Drive to close Tuesday, Wednesday

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 30, 2018
The map above shows the 32-mile detour drivers will have to take on State Route 26. Eastbound traffic at Othello will turn south on SR 17 to SR 260, then east to Connell, then north on US 395 back to SR 26. Westbound traffic from Washtucna will follow the same route in reverse.

Closure on State Route 26 may affect move-in traffic

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 29, 2018

Dye, Goulet discuss platforms in front of Pullman voters

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 27, 2018

Schmick, Sutherland spar at voters forum

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 26, 2018

Closures to affect traffic on Bishop Boulevard this week

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 21, 2018
Candidates John Hart, left, Dan LeBeau and Rob Rembert listen to the moderator before giving their opening statements at a candidate’s forum held in the Neill Public Library on Wednesday evening.

Three county judge candidates plead cases at forum

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 18, 2018

Brown, Saulibio discuss platforms in Colfax

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 18, 2018
Assistant Superintendent Roberta Kramer refused to answer any questions regarding her time as superintendent of Riverside School District in Chattaroy, Washington at the Pioneer Center on Wednesday.

Letters reveal controversial past for PSD’s Kramer

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 18, 2018
Pullman Deputy Fire Marshal Tony Nuttman examines the damage to a red 2007 Chevrolet Impala that caught fire near the Holland Terrell Library parking garage Tuesday.

Car catches fire near library parking garage

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 18, 2018
The semi-truck that crashed into two houses and two vehicles approximately a mile outside of Colfax Wednesday morning.

Semi crashes into houses near Colfax

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 18, 2018

Pullman child passes away following bicycle crash

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 16, 2018

Police search for witness after biker crashes

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 15, 2018
Workers begin repaving Stadium Way near the Stephenson Complex on July 11.

Crews begin repaving Stadium Way

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 11, 2018
Darby Baldwin, left, and Pullman Chief of Police Gary Jenkins discuss the department’s annual crime report during a Pullman Police Advisory Committee meeting Monday.

Annual crime numbers down in Pullman

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 11, 2018
Lisa Brown, pictured here speaking at the Foley Institute on March 29, has apologized and edited an ad showing a WSU logo at the request of the university.

Brown removes WSU logo from campaign ad

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 11, 2018
Darby Baldwin, left, and Pullman Chief of Police Gary Jenkins discuss the department’s annual crime report during a Pullman Police Advisory Committee meeting Monday.

Council approves electric bus grant application

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 10, 2018
Kelly Ward, vice provost for faculty development and recognition in the College of Education, died Sunday. She was 54 years old.

Kelly Ward passes away at 54

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 9, 2018
A fire crew looks for any remaining hot spots at the Nisqually John fire near the Snake River in southern Whitman County on Friday afternoon.

Nisqually John fire expected to be contained by Saturday morning

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 6, 2018
Valhalla Bar and Grill began a week-long suspension Friday for serving alcohol to minors twice in two years.

Valhalla receives one-week liquor license suspension

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 6, 2018

Crews battle fire outside of Clarkston

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 5, 2018

Buses to run abbreviated routes on Wednesday

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 2, 2018

Judge won’t recuse self in Riser case

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 2, 2018
A customer browses the fireworks selection at a Black Cat tent outside of Moscow. Pullman Police Cmdr. Chris Tennant said the best way to avoid illegal fireworks is to purchase them from Pullman vendors.

Pullman PD, Fire stress safety for Fourth of July

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 2, 2018
Liam Dixon, left, a master's student at WSU, explains his drought yield research to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Wednesday at WSU.

US Secretary of Agriculture tours WSU

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
July 1, 2018
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Michael Young, a 21-year-old WSU student, holds a sign in support of immigrant rights at the High Street Mall on Saturday before protesters began marching.

Protesters march in Pullman for immigrant rights

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
June 30, 2018
Workers inside Waller Hall move to repair the interior of the dormitory Wednesday in preparation for a record freshman class.

Workers raise concerns over conditions of Waller Hall

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
June 27, 2018
Workers from the Washington State Department of Transportation use an excavator to remove railroad tracks on Grand Avenue in Pullman on Monday.

State removes unused tracks

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
June 27, 2018

Zoe apologizes for posting suspect tweet

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
June 27, 2018
Superintendent Bob Maxwell discusses the agenda with Finance Manager Diane Hodge.

Community voices distrust in Maxwell

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
June 27, 2018
A group of administrators and state officials break ground at the location of the new plant sciences building Wednesday.

Schulz, WSU break ground on new plant sciences building

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
June 26, 2018
Fans cheer at a WSU football game against BSU on Sept. 9 at Martin Stadium. Attendees will now have to carry a small clutch or clear bag to bring their belongings into Martin Stadium.

WSU creates clear bag policy for football games

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
June 21, 2018
Former ASWSU President Jordan Frost, pictured here talking at the start of the fall 2017 semester, said he blocked three non-student users who harassed him.

ASWSU won’t block students on Twitter

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
June 20, 2018

Former Montana football player charged for assault on WSU track athlete

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter
June 20, 2018
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