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

“Anybody coming to campus is still required to attest that they havent been experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, and people still have to wear masks.”

At least 63 percent of classes to be held completely in-person

VICTORIA GIOMI, Evergreen reporter May 26, 2021

WSU Pullman expects to return to some degree of normalcy in the fall with over half of students back on campus and participating in in-person learning.  University Registrar Matthew Zimmerman said...

In Phase 3, indoor social gatherings cannot include more than 10 people. Outdoor gatherings cannot exceed over 50 people.

All counties move to Phase 3 of state reopening plan

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter May 19, 2021

Whitman County moved into Phase 3 of Washington state's COVID-19 reopening plan Tuesday, along with all other counties in the state. The county will remain in Phase 3 until June 30, which is when...

Mask off! Fully vaccinated individuals can go maskless outdoors

Mask off! Fully vaccinated individuals can go maskless outdoors

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter May 14, 2021

Whitman county residents who have been fully vaccinated for at least three weeks no longer have to wear masks outdoors. Fully vaccinated individuals can also be maskless in some indoor public...

In Phase 3, indoor social gatherings cannot include more than 10 people. Outdoor gatherings cannot exceed over 50 people.

Children aged 12 to 15 years eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter May 14, 2021

Whitman county residents aged 12-15 years are now eligible to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.  Chris Skidmore, deputy director of Whitman County Public Health, said the county has some plans...

The majority of staff members were vaccinated at the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Event Center. One teacher said she has received the first dose.

District employees begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines

ANNA MICHALSON, Evergreen reporter March 12, 2021

Educators are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as Pullman Public Schools slowly returns to in-person learning. Superintendent Bob Maxwell said K-5 schools are in-person five days a week...

In a few weeks, the county will move into the first part of Phase 1B.

Whitman County continues to issue COVID-19 vaccinations in first phase

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter January 9, 2021

Over 1,000 healthcare workers and older high-risk individuals have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccinations since Dec. 17. Over 500 more individuals are expected to receive their first dose in...

Whitman County confirms nine new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms nine new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter December 11, 2020

Nine individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings Whitman County’s total to 2,520 cases. Of the new cases, two females and two males are aged 20-39 years, according to a press release from...

“We’re catching people long before they feel sick typically, and that reduces the number of people in the duration of exposure,” said Ethan Adams, CEO of Veterinary Medical Research & Development.

Company creates way to detect COVID-19 earlier

ANNA MICHALSON, Evergreen reporter December 11, 2020

Pullman’s Veterinary Medical Research & Development is conducting a new method to collect COVID-19 samples using previously worn face masks. The sample collection allows for early detection...

Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter December 10, 2020

Fifteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings the county’s running total to 2,511 cases. Of the new cases, one female and one male are aged 0-19 years, according to a press release...

Students will receive test results within 48 hours.

Students required to get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival to campus in spring

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief December 10, 2020

Students coming to campus in spring will be required to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival at Beasley Coliseum.  “If students are living in a residence hall or on-campus apartment, they will be...

Students taking courses in professional health science careers like medicine, pharmacy and veterinary medicine are excluded from the NRC grade option because of accreditation issues, WSU Provost Elizabeth Chilton said.

University officials describe freshmen move-in protocols

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief December 10, 2020

WSU officials discussed the "No Record, COVID" grade option, arrival testing for students in the spring and vaccine distribution during a COVID-19 town hall on Wednesday. The university adopted a new...

Students can request food, safe-sex supplies and sanitary products in their go-bag for pickup or delivery.

Food pantry, go-bags available to students during winter break

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter December 10, 2020

Students struggling with food insecurity will have in-person access to WSU’s Office for Access and Opportunity Food Pantry, and can also request go-bags for pickup or delivery over winter break.  The...

Load More Stories