The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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

WSU needs to offer more assistance and help to students who were kicked off campus because of COVID-19.

OPINION: WSU needs to provide more housing assistance to students

SARAH DANIELS July 22, 2020

Like it or not, WSU has decided to offer as many in-person courses as possible. WSU administration consistently, and I believe truthfully, claims that students’ lives are a priority. However, there are...

Government loans have been going to large corporations like Amazon, but we should be more worried about small businesses and individuals.

OPINION: Local businesses deserve support during COVID-19

MACKENNA ROWE July 22, 2020

We live in a time where Prime delivery offered by Amazon comes in a few days. Walmart can deliver groceries and gaming systems to cars. Food service companies can drop off food right to a front door. What...

The pandemic has forced many college students to reconsider their options, like whether or not to take a gap year.

OPINION: Freshmen have to make a choice this semester

ADAM HUREAU July 22, 2020

There is no question that this fall is going to look different. Classes, football games and even parties will all have changed. This might leave freshman uncertain as to whether or not they should come...

Scientists do not fully understand how bats have so many viruses that can spill over to humans, a WSU researcher says. When humans contract a virus from bats, it can cause disease and death.

Bats must be studied more to understand transmission of viruses, researchers say

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter July 20, 2020

In a literature review, WSU researchers determined bats must be studied more. This is because scientists do not know enough about how to lessen the threats they pose to human health.  When bat viruses...

As August approaches, WSUs incoming freshmen will face new challenges related to COVID-19.

OPINION: A radically different freshman experience

MACKENNA ROWE July 15, 2020

In March, schools across the world had to switch formats and completely shut down due to COVID-19. As August approaches, accommodations are still needed to continue with the 2020-2021 school year. Many...

DACA recipients are the backbone of this country and the survival of the bill ensures their continued residency.

OPINION: Keep DACA in place

CLAIRE PADILLA July 8, 2020

In mid-June 2020, President Donald Trump moved to end the DACA program and its protection over undocumented immigrants. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Trump is unable to end the program because he did...

Touchless and mobile payments minimize risk of viral transmission for the customer and the business.

OPINION: Touchless payment is the way of the future

ADAM HUREAU July 1, 2020

More businesses need to use mobile payment systems. Mobile payment, or touchless payment as it is sometimes called, has become one of the most convenient methods of transaction. In an age where technology...

Humans and other animals shed coronavirus particles when they are infected. These particles are spread throughout the shedders environment.

WSU researchers test environmental samples for coronavirus genetic material

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor June 22, 2020

Testing environmental samples for pieces of RNA, the single-stranded genetic material of coronaviruses, may help WSU researchers determine how long the virus can persist outside a host.  Researchers...

Joanna Bailey, director of Neill Public Library, says the library stopped the service to comply with Gov. Jay Inslees order.

Book delivery service suspended

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor March 28, 2020

The Neill Public Library has halted all onsite operations, as well as the home book delivery service due to Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay at home order. Joanna Bailey, Neill Public Library director, said...

“Not all classrooms are with four walls. Studying abroad would be one of the greatest experiences you’d ever make in your life.”

Introduction to studying abroad

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor March 12, 2020

For all the Cougs thinking about studying abroad, the upcoming week off could be the perfect time to make a travel plan.  Global learning advisor Jake Babb said the first step for students thinking...

Beating the risks of spring break celebration

Beating the risks of spring break celebration

LUKE HUDSON and ANNIKA ZEIGLER March 12, 2020

White sandy beaches, free laundry service and all-you-can-eat home cooking. These delights and more might await WSU students as they prepare for a week of solace and excitement during spring break. But...

WSU campus transition to online classes following spring break

WSU campus transition to online classes following spring break

EMMA LEDBETTER and JAYCE CARRAL March 11, 2020

All five campuses on the WSU system will be transitioning face-to-face classes to online following spring break because of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to an announcement on the WSU COVID-19 website.  Phil...

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