Students receive learning kits to gain hands-on experience
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
September 28, 2020
Although classes are virtual, some WSU professors were able to send learning kits to students in lab sections for a hands-on experience. The kits are funded by lab fees and the WSU provost office, said John Swensen, assistant professor at WSU's School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Some pro...
WSU sees enrollment decrease
ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief
September 24, 2020
As classrooms across the nation move to online learning, WSU — like other universities — saw a slight dip in fall 2020 enrollment. There was a 1.4 percent decrease across all WSU campuses. The Pullman campus had a 5.1 percent decrease while the Global campus had a 23.2 percent increase in enrollment, ...
PRH receives $31,000 to increase testing capacity
HUNTER ORCUTT, Evergreen reporter
September 24, 2020
A fundraising partnership raised over $31,000 in donations for the Pullman Regional Hospital to increase COVID-19 testing capacity. The fundraiser was part of the All In WA COVID-19 relief effort and gift-matching challenge started by Jeff Bezos. It ran for two weeks in September, said Rueben Mayes,...
WSU Board of Regents approves financial plan
MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter
September 18, 2020
The WSU Board of Regents approved a financial plan for the university during its virtual meeting on Friday. WSU will not take out more than $30 million in loans. The money will go toward the $54.4 million revenue loss that is expected to occur, assuming WSU plays football, during the 2021 fiscal ...
WSU Board of Regents reviews financial impacts of athletics, COVID-19
MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter
September 18, 2020
The WSU Board of Regents discussed WSU’s previously-created financial plan and the athletics deficit during its virtual meeting on Thursday. Financial Planning A new financial plan will help the university recover from the financial challenges brought on by COVID-19, said Stacy Pearson, vice president ...
City council supports police issuing tickets to COVID-19 partygoers
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 16, 2020
Pullman City Council unanimously approved higher penalties for violating public health orders in an attempt to mitigate the recent COVID-19 spike in the city during a virtual meeting Tuesday night. Pullman Police will now issue tickets to partygoers and increase the first-offense fine to $250 and ...
WSU testing locations offer testing free to all students
BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN, Evergreen reporter
September 9, 2020
COVID-19 testing at the National Guard and Cougar Health Services testing sites is free for all WSU students. Testing was originally only free for students who did not have insurance, according to an Evergreen article. Students must bring their Cougar Card to the site as proof of identification and will receive a test, said Phil Weiler, WSU vice president for marketing and commu...
Mayor allows businesses to expand onto sidewalks, with unclear results
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
September 9, 2020
Local businesses can apply to extend outdoor seating onto public sidewalks and private parking lots. Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson issued the emergency declaration after the effects of the recent coronavirus spike threatened the longevity of restaurants and bars in Pullman. “This is not to circumvent any kind of governor’s orders. This ...
WSU waives fall course fees for undergraduate, graduate students
JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen reporter
August 24, 2020
WSU Student Financial Services will waive student course fees for undergraduate and graduate students for fall because of the financial impact caused by COVID-19. Waiving course fees will help lessen the financial burden on students and parents, said Elizabeth Chilton, provost and executive vice presid...
Guide: Local resources change due to COVID-19
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
August 17, 2020
The availability of resources for students on and off-campus changed slightly due to COVID-19. These resources include academic counseling, food assistance and housing support. Office of the Dean of Students Jill Creighton, dean of students and associate vice president of Student Affairs, said the...
Local cinema temporarily closes
ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
August 17, 2020
Pullman Village Centre Cinemas is temporarily closed because no new movie titles are available. However, the cinema is offering private screenings. Sean Warner, Village Center Cinema chief operating officer, said movie studios have not released new movies since March. The cinema was playing older...
Athletic director in support of Pac-12 decision to cancel games
CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
August 14, 2020
WSU Athletic Director Pat Chun expressed support for the Pac-12’s decision to postpone sporting events for the year. Chun said in a press conference on Thursday that he met with student-athletes and coaches Tuesday night following the Pac-12’s decision. “To have to tell them that we need to ...
Sixty-nine individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday, bringing Whitman County’s total to 1,309 cases. Of the new patients, 19 females...
