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RACHEL SUN

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor

Rachel is the Roots editor for the spring 2020 semester. She started working for The Daily Evergreen in the fall of 2016, and previously served as editor-in-chief, news editor and assistant photo editor. She is a senior journalism and media production major with a minor in creative writing from Albion, Washington.

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The new menu will feature a variety of flavored Red Bulls and coffee drinks, including drinks called Big Trains.

[Photo] Manny’s Coffee House to open at former location of Café Moro

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor
July 20, 2021
Next week, the city will play the movie "Tom & Jerry," followed by Disney’s "Onward" the next week.

[Photo] Summer events in Reaney Park are back

VICTORIA GIOMI, Evergreen reporter
July 11, 2021
Senior Joel Roeber has been heavily involved with the local music scene, working with acts like North Paw and NUU WAVE.

[Photo] Student makes music, defies limitations

December 10, 2020
Letter from the editor: Thanks for reading

Letter from the editor: Thanks for reading

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
May 1, 2020
Sparkle Watts, vice president of the Black Student Union, says she was inspired to organize "Mix of Melanin" to help fill the space left after a previous event, "Shades of Black" was moved to a different state.

[Photo] 'Mix of Melanin' remixes former student showcase

March 5, 2020
Menstrual cups cost around $30 and are made of medical-grade silicone. The cups can last up to 12 hours and are inserted similarly to a tampon. The cups should be washed with water and gentle soap.

Addressing menstrual inequality, on period

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
February 28, 2020
Dustan Cwick, 22, practices Brazilian Jui Jitsu with Francis Dunne, also 22, Thursday evening, Feb. 20 at the Gladish Community and Cultural Center Rec Room.

[Photo] Mantis builds martial arts lifestyle

February 18, 2020
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[Photo] Pullman transit to reduce bus services

February 13, 2020
Sasquatch ice cream at Panhandle Cone & Coffee combines flavors like fir, honey, huckleberry and granola.

Grub Hunt: Ice, ice (cream) baby

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
February 6, 2020
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“The Fratchelor: Take Two” director Hannah Palmer talks about her plans for selecting contestants Monday, Jan. 20 in the Cable 8 supply room.

[Photo] 'The Fratchelor' is back

January 30, 2020
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[Photo] Hidden treasures on the Palouse

ANNA YOUNG, Evergreen reporter
January 23, 2020
Rice crispy treats with "cannabis" leaf molds of dyed white chocolate for sale Friday Jan 17 outside of Floyd's Cannabis Co.

[Photo] Derby Dames baking for the baked

JOEL KEMEGUE, Evergreen mint editor
January 23, 2020
Elaily Hernandez-Repreza, a sophomore in criminology and a defense and an athlete on the WSU soccer team, discusses how she saves money by buying mainly white meats, fruits, and vegtables on Monday afternoon at the Northside Market.

How to eat healthy on a budget

CAROLYNN CLAREY and RACHEL SUN
January 16, 2020
Roots Editor Rachel Sun looks at a rough draft of an article during a readout with reporter Joel Kemegue Friday afternoon in the Evergreen newsroom.

Letter from the editor: Welcome to Roots

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 14, 2020
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[Photo] Dad's Weekend Activities Guide

November 15, 2019
Moscow resident Sky Ting says they idenitfy with the Disney character Mulan and the song “Reflection.”

[Photo] ‘There goes my childhood:’ Rocky Horror edition

October 30, 2019
A bystander watches the emergency response to the flood water running down the street on April 9 at the intersection of Stadium Way and Grand Avenue.

[Photo] City fined for April flood response

October 9, 2019
Michael Kelly, co-owner of Michelle’s Closet, says big companies such as Walmart make it difficult for local businesses to thrive, so it’s vital for small businesses to distinguish themselves by providing products and services large chains don’t offer.

[Photo] City of Pullman creates new position to increase business development

October 6, 2019
Junior wildife ecology major Zoe Halliday dances at the edge of the crowd as AC Slater performs Wednesday night on the Todd Steps for Coug Fest.

PHOTO GALLERY: Cougfest 2019

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 21, 2019
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[Photo] Cougar Country Drive In purchased by local business owners

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter
August 1, 2019
Public records show some grad students who experienced behaviors consistent with stalking did not see outcomes.

‘A beautiful setup for predators’

MAGGIE QUINLAN and RACHEL SUN
July 17, 2019
Jon McConville, owner of Moccasin Flats Trading Post, sorts through paperwork at his store Friday, May 17. The shop was started as his mother’s idea, and now serves to provide beads, shells and other decorations for powwow regalia in addition to art and jewelry by local artists.

Shop owner reflects on business

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
July 2, 2019
Rachel Olsson, a doctoral candidate at Washington State University, describes what they've experienced being out on the Palouse at the Entymology Greenhouse Tuesday afternoon.

‘Tomboy’ to Rumble Bee: Story of Growth

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
June 19, 2019
Editor in Chief Rachel Sun and Managing Editor Maggie Quinlan work on their article Wednesday afternoon in the Evergreen newsroom.

Behind the press: About the abortion story

MAGGIE QUINLAN and RACHEL SUN
May 22, 2019
“It’s not a heartless decision at all,” Isa, 19, says about abortion. “Some people say it’s just cells — it’s still definitely a magical little being.”

You Know Her: Six Pullman women tell their abortion stories

MAGGIE QUINLAN and RACHEL SUN
May 22, 2019
Linda Umwali, left, and Ellen Mahoro talk during a Thursday, April 4 visit to Ferdinand's Ice Cream Shoppe. The stop has become something of a tradition for the friends, who hail from the same secondary school in Rwanda.

Gashora Girls

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
May 15, 2019
The Daily Evergreen would like to introduce the newest Editor in Chief, Rachel Sun.

Working for you: meet the new Editor in Chief

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
May 8, 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.

Possible bomb discovered at Pullman City Playfields

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
May 5, 2019
Nearly a full year since his death, Noble Stonemans’ closest family and friends honor his memory. His friends and relatives remember him as a good student, a best friend, a great brother and an inspiring son.

Family of WSU graduate remembers son, brother with $50,000 scholarship

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
April 25, 2019
Excess rain water runs down the street, causing both drivers and pedestrians to reconsider their routes, on Tuesday night at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Stadium Way.

Flood on North Grand swamps businesses

RACHEL SUN and CAMERON SHEPPARD
April 9, 2019
Sports Economist Andrew Zimbalist, left, speaks about college sports funding Thursday afternoon at Bryan Hall.

Athletics experts address department’s deficit

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
March 28, 2019
Ned Warnick, principle architect at Design West, presents the design for new a city hall building on Tuesday at Pullman City Hall.

Pullman City Council discusses district court

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
February 27, 2019
Pullman has experienced low temperatures for the past few week. Forecasts show that more snow and cold weather is here to stay.

Below-average temperatures to persist in Pullman

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
February 21, 2019
Tinder has a reputation for being a one-and-done type of dating app. The fact is more and more people are accepting social media's role in finding love, sometimes true love.

Tinder is called a romance killer, but the way we approach it is the real problem

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
February 15, 2019
Director of Transportation Services John Shaheen says the goal of the transportation program is to reduce drive-alones during an interview Aug. 10, 2017. A new proposed rate increase could take affect this summer.

WSU Transportation Services seeks parking fee increase

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
February 7, 2019

UI chemistry professor dies on campus

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
February 1, 2019
Airport Executive Director Tony Bean showcases a chart for a proposed airport extension at the airport board meeting Wednesday at the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport.

Airport creates final runway design

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 31, 2019
Coug Tech Student Director Sergio Lomeli-Flores says Crimson Service will remain largely unchanged but could undergo revisions Monday.

New Crimson Service Desk provides tech support

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 29, 2019
The offices that are closed until further notice include the Auditor’s Office, the Elections Office, the Assessor’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office, according to a press release from March 22.

Pullman district court to change location

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 24, 2019
Mary Davis, National Vice President of the American Legion Auxiliary, distributes the American Legion Awards on Tuesday night at Pullman City Hall during the city council meeting.

Pullman Police Chief requests additional commander

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 16, 2019
Construction equipment, including a mobile office, forklift and miscellaneous supplies, sit outside the Kamiak Elementary building Tuesday.

School construction to finish by March

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 16, 2019
Visual artist and musician Paul Rucker discusses United States prison demographics during his lecture "Normalization" held Monday evening in the CUB auditorium. Each dot behind him represents a prison currently active in the United States.

Artist uses multimedia to talk about racial violence

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 15, 2019

Police, former WSU student settle for $500,000

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 11, 2019
Japanese Cultural Instructor Michael Arnold discusses some of the history of Japanese anime and how this art medium can help to teach Japanese culture Tuesday in Thompson Hall.

Anime teaches culture, history

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 10, 2019
Rev. Mary Beth Rivetti trains volunteers on how to best care for the guests in the new Pullman Warming Shelter on Monday night.

Pullman shelter seeks volunteers to support homeless community

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
January 8, 2019

UI football player faces rape charge, suspension

ANGELICA RELENTE and RACHEL SUN
December 10, 2018
John Hart, left, gives his opening statement at a candidate’s forum held June 17 in the Neill Public Library.

Hart wins judicial race in landslide

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
November 7, 2018
Lauren McCluskey, a former Pullman High School student and track athlete, was murdered by 37-year-old Melvin Rowland, who she was formerly in a relationship with.

Former Pullman High School athlete murdered in Salt Lake City

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
October 23, 2018

Several couch fires reported after football game victory

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
October 21, 2018
A Pullman Transit bus stops on campus in 2016. After the City of Pullman declared a state of emergency Tuesday night, Pullman Transit will run two charter buses starting at 5 a.m. Saturday to transport fans to and from the WSU football game.

Pullman declares state of emergency to improve transportation

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
October 17, 2018
CRISPR is a gene editing tool that can potentially be used for cancer treatments. As the practice has become more popular, concerns have been raised over the safety of the tool, but WSU researchers are not worried yet.

Safety of gene editing tool unlikely to affect WSU researchers

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 27, 2018
Theta Chi loss of recognition means they can no longer participate in Greek life activities

Arrest made for Sunday arson at Theta Chi

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 17, 2018

WSU employees ask administration for higher wages

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 9, 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 budget, mental health, enrollment

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 8, 2018

Zoning changes near Dusty worry residents due to traffic safety

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 4, 2018
Fire Marshal Chris Wehrung, left, and Building Inspector Allen Luke, right, assess the fire damage to a home on NE Maple Street on Tuesday.

College Hill fire causes thousands in damages

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 4, 2018

Sheriff’s Office seeks reserve officers

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 30, 2018
The ASWSU Senate meets for its weekly meeting Wednesday in the CUB.

ASWSU senators, executives self-regulate mandatory suicide awareness training

KIRSI LUNDHAGEN and RACHEL SUN
August 29, 2018

Voiland College hosts lab safety training

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 28, 2018

Online registration for voting unavailable

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 28, 2018

String of vehicle prowls Friday night

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 26, 2018
Workers begin repaving Stadium Way near the Stephenson Complex on July 11.

Stadium Way closed through Wednesday

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 26, 2018

Hart, Rembert advance in race for county judge

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 21, 2018
The photo above shows a comparsion of Bryan Hall during a clear, sunny day and Monday when smoke from several local wildfires blanketed the building.

Buckle down Cougs: smoky conditions to continue

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 20, 2018
Thatuna Street (pictured) was blocked off during the walkway trial run this summer.

WSU walkway test results in safer pedestrians, less traffic

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
August 20, 2018

Letter from the news editors: ringing in a new semester

RACHEL SUN and YASMEEN WAFAI
August 19, 2018
Brian MacArthur has worked in thrift stores for about 15 years and finds them interesting and fun.

Thrift stores: ‘This is my sixth time I’ll be retiring’

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
December 11, 2017
Kassi L. Rolin has worked with WSU Center for Civic Engagement for six years.

Volunteering: Learning about the community

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
December 8, 2017
Eric Needham, Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe food supervisor, says huckleberry ice cream is the most popular.

Decade spent supervising campus creamery

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
December 1, 2017
James Hust purchases candy from Pam Debolt at Palouse Country Candy. She opened the downtown store in 2015.

From one journey to the next

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
November 17, 2017
Sam Kosbab is looking into a postition with Zillow.

Employee talks about his plans following graduation

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
November 13, 2017
Brittany Valencia says she is planning to go to the football game with her dad.

Dad’s visit: A taste of home

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
November 3, 2017
Evanee Hu, dressed as Wonder Woman, attends the fifth annual Washington State Kids’ Carnival.

Trick-or-treaters collect candy

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
November 2, 2017
Palouse Games employee Ryan Wilson plays Pathfinder with a group of customers.

Games bringing community, family together

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
October 27, 2017
Monique Slipher helps customers at Bruised Books in downtown Pullman on Wednesday afternoon.

Fostering community through literature

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
October 23, 2017
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Librarian Kathleen Ahern knows middle and high schoolers that came to parent-child classes when she began.

A librarian shares life of working with children, families

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 29, 2017
The animal rights organization cites three public records reports from the USDA where, according to PETA, there have been violations of the Animal Welfare Act. One report involves three bighorn sheep.

Animal and plant research makes way for airport expansion

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 29, 2017
Hazel Rheingans helps groom her sister’s steer, Tyler. Rheingans has participated in 4-H for five years and joined her club’s beef project three years ago.

Young girl spent years learning to raise animals

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 22, 2017
A construction worker places siding on the Delta Gamma sorority house expansion Tuesday afternoon.

Sorority expands house for live-ins

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 20, 2017

Local groups protest dams

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 12, 2017
Kaitlyn Fiscus, left, and Melissa Flores said they like to take a break and de-stress by going for walks.

Stress-relief advice from two seniors: Go outside

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 11, 2017
Petr Paulson training his dog Misha how to run alongside him on his bike Aug. 30.

Just a boy and his dog

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 8, 2017
Bill Widman serves ice cream at the Palouse Empire Fair on Thursday.

Lions Club: A volunteer for decades

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 8, 2017

Free speech rally to be held next week

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 1, 2017
Rachel Olsen, aka “Rumble Bee” said her favorite part about roller derby is the the supportive community.

Q & A: Bumble Rumble Roller Derby: One grad student and her community on skates

RACHEL SUN, Evergreen Roots editor
September 1, 2017
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