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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

Jenae Laxson

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor

Jenae is from Vancouver, Washington. She is a psychology major and minoring in Spanish and neuroscience. She started working for The Daily Evergreen in Fall 2020 as a roots and news journalist. Jenae hopes to pursue scientific journalism and communication after graduation.

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Prenguber cannot think of a better song for WSU and he hopes Back Home remains a part of it.

A song to inspire future WSU generations

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
March 18, 2021
The team assisted a former WSU professor, who is in his 90s. Dean Janikowski said it was great to help out a fellow Coug through acts of service.

WSU football team cares for Pullman

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
March 11, 2021
Roots Editor Jenae Laxson uses running as a way to destress from school, work and life in general. She finds reading out articles with reporters to be one of the best parts of the job because of the social aspect.

Day in the life of Roots Editor

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
March 4, 2021
At one point I thought about giving up and making peace with the disease. Luckily, that was not in the cards.

Roots editor finds remission from Lyme

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
February 25, 2021
Bob Lutz, member of the Washington State Department of Health, said public health officials can reach out to skeptical communities by connecting with trusted allies of those communities to communicate correct and crucial information about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Foley event discusses COVID-19 vaccine issues

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
February 10, 2021
Researchers know more about how Mayans manipulated plants because they looked at chemical compounds of plants in ancient drug containers. It seems like Mayans processed tobacco in a similar manner to how it is processed today.

Mayans may have used medicinal tobacco

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
February 4, 2021
Aaron Fandel did not know where he would fit on the Interfraternity Council, but he knew it was the place he wanted to be. This year he served as president.

IFC president challenged peers to change culture

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
December 10, 2020
Madison Ruther, WSU junior kinesiology major, said although fitness classes shifted to an online format, University Recreation instructors took advantage of the chance to learn new workouts.

Fitness instructors reflect on remote classes

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
December 7, 2020
The mural design will depend on the artist chosen and the submissions received by the commission.

Pullman Arts Commission searches for mural artist

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
December 1, 2020
CJ Robert, Pups n Cups owner, said she loses about 75 to 80 of her business during the holidays when students travel home for break.

When WSU students leave town

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 19, 2020
One of the new vendors at the Winter Market, Sweet Megpie, sells a variety of cookies, macarons, cupcakes and more.

Winter Market season continues as planned

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 16, 2020
Shortly after senior Gerardo Zaragoza transferred to WSU from Pierce College, he became the deputy director of communications for ASWSU.

ASWSU leader forges own path

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 12, 2020
Claudia Berry, WSU sophomore wildlife ecology and conservation sciences major, learned a variety of skills during her time in the U.S. Army, like time management and topography.

Student veteran becomes leader on campus

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 9, 2020
The Pullman Public Schools board decided to begin in-person classes early next year for some students.

Schools to reopen Jan. 4 for K-1 students

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 5, 2020
The Pullman community has done a great job of supporting local businesses, said Marie Dymkoski, executive director of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce.

Pullman businesses at risk of closing

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
November 2, 2020
A mother and son, pictured right, graduated from the Family Promise of the Palouse’s shelter program last month. Two more families will be admitted to the program.

Fundraiser provides for two Palouse families

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 29, 2020
Recently-introduced housing guidelines mandate that bedrooms should have no more than two people in them at any given time, and communal spaces should have no more than five people.

Greek, congregate housing under new guidance

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 29, 2020
Kayla Leland, third-year student in the doctor of pharmacy program at WSU-Spokane, received the Gaskins Scholars Program Award.

Hospital awards three students with scholarships

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 27, 2020
WSU submitted a capital budget request for $139,400,000 to the state, which will finance 10 projects, said Kate Kamerrer, WSU executive director of facilities, finance and building services.

WSU submits biennial budget proposal for 2021-23

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 19, 2020
Digital allyship is a constant learning process, which can be achieved by being aware of the media you consume and signing petitions.

COLUMN: Allyship in the digital age

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 19, 2020
People who go to get tested will be charged for an office visit. They will not be billed for a COVID-19 test.

New COVID-19 testing clinic open

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 9, 2020
Sugar stands with her owner and the people who helped her after she got severe colic. The horse was lying down in a trailer and had to be brought into the veterinary hospital on a sled.

WSU veterinarians saved horse with colic

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 8, 2020
The Hands and Hearts Farm was created about six years ago to help co-owner Ames Fowler complete graduate school.

Local farm creates sustainable structure

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
October 1, 2020
GPSA Senators discussed the implementation of working groups. The groups focus on the main concerns of graduate students, including healthcare, stipends and university housing.

GPSA Senators approve revised legislative agenda

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
September 29, 2020
GPSA Senators will meet again for a GPSA Town Hall at 1 p.m. on Sept. 18.

GPSA Senators talk stipends, childcare center

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
September 15, 2020

Non-profit raises funds for puppy

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
September 10, 2020
Community members used the Whitman County Library as a gathering space, but with COVID-19 restrictions, staff members are getting creative with how to provide books to patrons.

Whitman County libraries open to public again

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor
August 27, 2020
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