WSU implements freeze on non-essential contracts, discretionary purchases
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
July 13, 2020
WSU has placed an immediate freeze on all non-essential contracts and discretionary purchases of equipment and software to compensate for a 10 percent reduction in funds. Matthew Skinner, associate vice president for WSU Financial Services, said the freeze works as a tool to help staff prepare for fu...
WSU amends housing policy after petition gains over 5,000 signatures
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
July 8, 2020
Writer’s note: The comments made by Curtis Cohen and Riley, the other student quoted, were made before either student, or myself, was aware of the amendment made to the addendum. WSU updated its housing policy, which originally told students it would not refund housing costs should the coronav...
Fulbright Academy delays trips abroad to prevent possible COVID-19 infections
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
July 8, 2020
The Fulbright Academy has deferred all trips abroad for scholars and members due to COVID-19, which affects the plans of many WSU students and faculty. Erin-Kae Rice, director of external affairs for WSU’s Office of International Programs, said the academy offers students, faculty and staff the chan...
Board of Regents increases tuition; WSU Athletics faces $99 million deficit
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 29, 2020
The WSU Board of Regents approved the WSU Athletics Budget, increased student tuition by 2.5 percent, and made cuts to President Kirk Schulz’s salary during the virtual meeting on Friday. Board members approved the budget for WSU Athletics. Athletic Director Pat Chun said the department anticipat...
WSU officials solidify plan for fall instruction
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 26, 2020
WSU still plans for in-person fall instruction, but officials confirmed the semester will move to online learning after Thanksgiving. This is among many changes addressed during the WSU COVID-19 Town Hall held on Wednesday afternoon. Class sizes will not exceed 50 students, and students will have...
Employment of certain groups more likely to be affected by pandemic, study says
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 24, 2020
A WSU associate professor interested in the effects of the pandemic and resulting recession authored a paper on groups of people whose employment is more likely to be affected during COVID-19. Ben Cowan, associate professor for the WSU School of Economic Sciences, conducted a study that found peop...
Farm workers describe struggles during COVID-19
ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen reporter
June 15, 2020
Every morning, Neida Regis is out of her house by 4:30 a.m., so she can make it to the orchard by 5. She makes sure to grab her face mask, knowing she will not be back until 5 or 6 p.m., the same as every day during cherry season. For a month and half, she will have no weekends or time off, jus...
WSU proposes 2.5 percent tuition increase for all students
ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen reporter
June 12, 2020
WSU plans to request a 2.5 percent tuition increase for the 2020-2021 academic year. The increase will apply to all students, regardless of residency and undergraduate or graduate status. The only exception is professional students, as their tuition increase will vary from program to program, said Stac...
City council considers new parking, ‘streatery’ on Main Street
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 10, 2020
The Pullman City Council voted to apply for additional parking and a new streatery on Main Street during its virtual meeting on Tuesday. The council unanimously chose to file a grant with the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to get the funds needed for the new parking and improved plaza design. If...
Most remaining businesses now open in Phase 3
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
June 10, 2020
John Wiesman, Washington's Secretary of Health, approved Whitman County to enter Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start Washington Plan on June 6. Phase 3 allows most remaining closed businesses to reopen once they can meet safety guidelines from the governor’s office. Whitman County has ...
WSU Athletics reduces spending in effort to maintain budget recovery
LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter
June 8, 2020
The WSU Athletics Department is expecting a drop in revenue due to COVID-19. It will reduce spending this year to maintain its financial recovery plan. Matt Kleffner, WSU Athletics chief financial officer, said the department expects lower revenue from ticket sales, donations and concessions. A...
International students will not be able to stay in the country if they do not take at least one in-person course in fall 2020, according to a statement...
