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JOSIAH PIKE

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor

Josiah is a senior broadcast journalism and broadcast production double major. He is from Lakewood, Washington and began working for the Evergreen in Fall 2021.

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As Mrs. Lonnie Ali looks on, President George W. Bush embraces three-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world Muhammad Ali after presenting him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, during ceremonies at the White House.

SATIRE: Jake Paul Challenges Muhammad Ali

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
November 21, 2024
Mystery CD bags will be among the items available at the Main Street Music Festival

KZUU organizing Main Street Music Festival

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
November 14, 2024
Underneath these floor tiles, see, a treasure trove is said to be...

SATIRE: Mystery powder found in WSU buildings

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
November 14, 2024
Voting should be fun and interactive — not old and boring. Here's some ideas to liven things up a little.

Election results in Whitman County

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
November 14, 2024
President Donald Trump ought to take a stronger stance against Saudi Arabia to punish its involvement in the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

SATIRE: America’s thoughts on President-elect Trump

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
November 7, 2024
An American flag on the corner of Pine City-Malden Road and Main Street flies in the soft breeze on Nov. 7 — a symbol of hope for the town of Malden.

SATIRE: Talking to residents about the election

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
October 30, 2024
Members of the Furry Club try on some of the fursuit heads and paws at their meeting Tuesday

Students explore their fursonas at the Furry Club

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
October 30, 2024
Beware of the skeletons, who are armed with brass instruments and ready to steal your marrow.

SATIRE: Skeletons: Fact or Fiction?

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
October 23, 2024
Terry Buffington and her son, Kwasi, rehearsing "Born Under Jim Crow: The Eddie Brooks Tapes."

Terry Buffington Foundation to host fundraising gala

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
October 16, 2024
The WSU police department used to hold guns deemed legal by the state for students before the gun law changes. They previously stored between 50 and 70 guns.

How do Washington and Idaho differ on gun policy?

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
October 16, 2024
Suspect Bryan Kohberger entering a Latah County Courtroom on January 12, 2023.

Bryan Kohberger trial delayed to August

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
October 9, 2024
Verizon users experience mass outages

Verizon users experience mass outages

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
September 30, 2024
Student Regent Kassandra Vogel addressing the ASWSU senate

Board of Regents begins communication with ASWSU

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
September 5, 2024
The sun sets over the downtown construction Aug. 13 in Pullman, Wash.

Project Downtown Pullman more than halfway done

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 13, 2024
Construction of the Schweitzer Engineering Hall, Aug. 11, in Pullman, Wash.

Schweitzer Engineering Hall construction remains on-schedule

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 12, 2024
Washington State Magazine's Fall '23 edition.

Washington State Magazine changing distribution methods

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 8, 2024
The first paragraphs of the email sent to WSU students on July 17 notifying them of the data breach

Third-party data breach may impact WSU students

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
July 18, 2024
The presentation shows a total increase of 2.9% more gallons of water pumped from 2022–23

Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee looks for sustainable water future

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
July 10, 2024
WSU President Kirk Schulz speaking about the university's response to COVID-19 on

21 members added to Presidential Search Advisory Committee

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
June 27, 2024
Williamson with the Chancellors Distinguished Leader Award. Photo courtesy of Ariana Williamson

Ariana Williamson wins Overall Student Employee of the Year Award

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
May 1, 2024
The petition against the wind farm now has over 1,500 signatures

[Photo] Whitman County residents protest wind turbines

JASMINE LIN, Evergreen reporter
April 28, 2024
T. Chris Riley-Tillman selected as next provost

T. Chris Riley-Tillman selected as next provost

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
April 25, 2024
The current progress of Project Downtown Pullman three weeks in as presented by Welch Comer

Welch Comer gives Project Downtown update

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
April 24, 2024
Pullman Transit operates around WSU campus during fall semester

Pullman to hold transit forums this week

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
April 22, 2024
Shepherd Smith referred to Abbie Hoffman as one of the greatest political tricksters of all time. Photo courtesy of Richard Elgar

Foley Institute learns of “Trickster” in politics

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
April 22, 2024
WSU President Kirk Schulz and his staff will move from French Administration to the Town Centre Building on Main Street.

Kirk Schulz to retire in June 2025

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
April 21, 2024
Screenshot 2024-04-18 11.47.03 PM

[Photo] Pullman City Council approves bid on Terre View and Crestview pathway

GRACE HARVEY, Evergreen reporter
April 21, 2024
Suspect Bryan Kohberger entering a Latah County Courtroom on January 12, 2023.

Bryan Kohberger submits alibi

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
April 18, 2024
Man sentenced for WSU robbery

Man sentenced for WSU robbery

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
April 15, 2024
An example of the emails being sent out to students

Phishing scam found to be targeting students

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
April 14, 2024
WSU Police respond to threat at Global Scholars Hall on March 27.

WSU student involved in officer shooting not to face charges

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
April 10, 2024
Council member Nathan Weller discussing Project Downtown Pullman at the ASWSU Senate meeting on April 3.

ASWSU meets with Pullman City Council

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
April 4, 2024
Washington state’s Capitol Building in Olympia as seen on Nov. 22, 2012. State-wide voter turnout fell far below projected numbers with just over 33 percent of registered voters casting ballots.

Hoops Tax Forum returning Monday

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
April 1, 2024
Details of the planned transit route to and from Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport

Pullman City Council hears airport transit system

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
March 27, 2024
The Women*s Center and the RHA are hoping to make this a yearly event. Photo courtesy of Lorena Cruz

WSU to host “Panel of Community Voices”

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
March 24, 2024
The kiosk was placed on the ground floor of the CUB next to the snack vending machine.

Wellness Kiosk installed in the CUB

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
March 20, 2024
Women in STEM Week's events will begin later today, photo courtesy of Rachel Voke

Women in STEM Week returning after five years

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
March 17, 2024
Merri Lecoq, Cougar Food pantry coordinator and Lilly Vo, Cougar Food pantry advisory board member, giving a presentation before the senators at their meeting

ASWSU appoints freshman delegate

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
March 7, 2024
The fee increase would raise the fee by $5 for graduate students.

GPSA holding referendum on Food Pantry fee increase

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
March 5, 2024
GPSA Vice President Marwa Aly and President Ajay Barman answering questions from the senators

GPSA holds debates for 2024-25 school year

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
March 5, 2024
Leslie Brunelli, finance and administration executive vice president, presenting FY23's operating revenue compared to previous years

[Photo] Faculty senate reviews finances over three years

SHERIDAN ROBBINS, Evergreen reporter
March 2, 2024
Michael Baumgartner graduated from WSU in 1999. Has served as Spokane Treasurer, state senator.

Michael Baumgartner seeking Washington’s fifth Congressional district’s house seat

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
February 28, 2024
Community developer RJ Lott presents resolutions surrounding Spin bicycles to city council, Feb. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

Welch Comer presents plans to Pullman City Council

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
February 28, 2024
Matt Gillis, Welch Comer Vice President, explaining the contractual relationship between the parties of the Downtown Project

City Council executes agreement for next phase of Downtown Project

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
February 14, 2024
Attendees enjoying the pie at 2023's Soup and Pie event. Photo courtesy of Lauren Green

Humane Society to host annual Soup and Pie fundraiser

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
February 14, 2024
The Pullman Farmer's Market is hoping to return summer 2025, three dates left for winter market.

Pullman Farmers Market not running during summer

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
February 13, 2024
Clayton Forsmann, deputy public works director, giving the details of Apollo Inc.'s bid at Tuesday's city council meeting.

Pullman City Council approves Apollo Inc. contract

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
February 7, 2024
Theta Chi loss of recognition means they can no longer participate in Greek life activities

Theta Chi fraternity no longer recognized by WSU

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
February 4, 2024
Dr. Jesse Shaw is drawn to sports medicine field because he enjoys working with his hands to fix injuries

Pullman Regional and Inland Orthopaedics hires sports medicine physician

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
February 2, 2024
Local business owner CJ Robert asking the city council to have an open public discussion about Project Downtown Pullman with residents

Small business owners express concern over Project Downtown at City Council meeting

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
January 31, 2024
WSU-CASE protesting for better healthcare coverage in the early morning hours of Jan. 17, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU-CASE ratifies its first contract

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
January 30, 2024
The tuition increase will raise rates for full-time resident undergraduate students from $10,976 to $11,305.

Board of Regents approves tuition increase for 2024-25

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
January 29, 2024
The Bundy Reading Room at Avery Hall, where the competition will take place on Jan. 24.

WSU to host linguistics competition

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
January 24, 2024
Wayne Druffel's appointment follows more than a decade of supporting Pullman Regional Hospital

Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation Board appoints Vice President

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
January 23, 2024
WSU Pullman suspended normal operations and classes starting at 2 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 17, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU Pullman suspends classes Wednesday

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
January 17, 2024
Students braving the weather on the first day of the spring semester

Pullman and Moscow facing winter storm watch

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
January 11, 2024
Council member Pat Wright laughs as Mayor Francis Benjamin addresses the public during a City Council meeting, Jan. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Pullman City Council holds first meeting of the year

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
January 10, 2024
WSU found not liable for rape by student by Washington Supreme Court

WSU found not liable for rape by student by Washington Supreme Court

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
January 9, 2024
Members of WSU-CASE marching to the French Admin Building during a direct action on Dec. 8.

[Photo] WSU-CASE aims to negotiate contract by Dec. 15

GRACE HARVEY, Evergreen reporter
December 13, 2023
Members of the direct action gathering outside the budget director's office in the French Admin Building

WSU-CASE holds work-in focused on earning livable wages

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
December 9, 2023
Pullman gas outage to possibly conclude Tuesday

Pullman gas outage to possibly conclude Tuesday

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
November 13, 2023
1,161 out of 1,800 eligible voters supported the authorization to strike if necessary

WSU ASEs vote to authorize a strike

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
November 9, 2023
Gas leak causes gas outages across Palouse region

Gas leak causes gas outages across Palouse region

GABRIELLE BOWMAN and JOSIAH PIKE
November 8, 2023
Can universities block students over social media for any reason?

WSU social media briefly blocks student

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
September 6, 2023
Further information on the upcoming self defense course

Inland Oasis hosts LGBTQ+ self-defense course

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 31, 2023
Former WSU student sentenced for vehicular assault

Former WSU student sentenced for vehicular assault

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 30, 2023
October's 2022 First Friday Art, retuning this year Sept. 1

‘Roaring 20s’ coming to Pullman on Friday

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 30, 2023
Port of Whitman County Business Air Center.

POWBAC beacon project trenching complete

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 28, 2023
The Cougar Marching Band's saxophone section practicing on Aug. 22, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Over 100 WSU Alumni to perform during halftime show of Northern Colorado game

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 23, 2023

Wildfire season heating up but air quality set to return close to normal

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 23, 2023
Pullman Regional Hospital purchases adjacent building for $4.25 million

Pullman Regional Hospital purchases Umpqua/Columbia Bank building

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 23, 2023
Families attending last year's Pathway to College Night

Pathway to College Night returns this week

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 23, 2023
President Luke Deschenes speaking during an ASWSU meeting earlier this year

ASWSU to work on transit, drug safety this semester

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 16, 2023
One of the kayaking activities set up by the Outdoor Recreation Center from 2022

ORC provides opportunities for outdoor activities to students

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 16, 2023
Pullman Transit operates around WSU campus during fall semester

Pullman transit available for WSU students

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 16, 2023
Neill's Coffee and Ice Cream, as seen in 2021, as well as Neill's Flowers and Gifts, see an increase in business this time of year.

Local businesses anticipate increase in traffic from students’ presence

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 16, 2023
Executive vice president and budget chair Marwa Aly speaking during a GPSA meeting.

GPSA discusses top issues for fall semester

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 16, 2023
The city is working on resurfacing part of Merman Drive, to be finished this week

City to complete work on Merman Drive this week

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 8, 2023
Pullman Regional Hospital has appointed a new board of commissioners member after a two month vacancy of the seat

Pullman Regional Hospital appoints new board of commissioners member

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
August 1, 2023
The Moscow Farmer's Market will be the location of the upcoming food drive

Moscow hosts yearly Great Food Drive

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
July 28, 2023
The fellowship will pair eight fellows with news organizations early next year

Murrow professors evaluate changes to Twitter

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
July 24, 2023
Ruth Younce and Tyler Bober gathering data for the project in the South Fork of the Palouse River

City of Pullman starts work on repairing water main

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
July 24, 2023
The Lewiston Regional Airport and its parking lot as they currently appear

Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport completes new parking system

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
July 24, 2023
Wildfire season is approaching, with 799 total fires in the state of Washington so far

Washington’s abnormally hot summers continue

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor
July 17, 2023
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