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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Whitman County confirms nine new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms nine new COVID-19 cases

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter September 22, 2020

Nine individuals tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Whitman County’s total to 1,180 cases.  Of the new patients, six females and three males are aged 20-39 years, according to a press release...

Phil Weiler, WSU vice president for marketing and communications, said faculty and coaches follow a different process than students when accused of violating certain measures.

WSU considers consequences for those who violate public health orders

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter September 22, 2020

As Pullman remains one of the COVID-19 hot spots, WSU officials are being pressured to amplify punishments for those who receive public safety infractions. The university does not want to pursue expulsive...

Whitman County confirms 59 new COVID-19 cases over weekend

Whitman County confirms 59 new COVID-19 cases over weekend

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter September 21, 2020

Fifty-nine new individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 since Saturday, bringing Whitman County’s total to 1,171 cases.  Of the new cases, 18 females and 10 males are aged 1-19 years, according...

Family Weekend is open for people who support WSU students including parents, siblings, aunts and uncles.

Mom’s and Dad’s Weekends change to ‘Family Weekends’

HUNTER ORCUTT, Evergreen reporter September 21, 2020

After last year’s Coug Dad of the Year Award went to a student’s brother, a committee of staff members rebranded WSU’s Mom's and Dad’s Weekends to Family Weekends.  The rebrand was done to...

Activists walk across Reaney Park to join a small group of other activists for a rally supporting First Amendment rights Saturday afternoon.

Political group hosts First Amendment rally in Pullman

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor September 20, 2020

About 20 individuals gathered for a First Amendment rally hosted by the political group Patriot Prayer on Saturday afternoon at Reaney Park.  Participants gathered to object to the Pullman Police Department’s...

The university expects a revenue loss of $54.4 million, assuming WSU plays football, during the 2021 fiscal year. WSU will fully repay the debt over a maximum period of 10 years.

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...

Whitman County confirms 21 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 21 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter September 18, 2020

Twenty-one individuals tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Whitman County’s total to 1,112 cases.  Ten people aged 0-19 years tested positive. Five of them are female, and five are male, according...

Conducting the study with twins let researchers account for the role of genetics or a shared environmental upbringing in changing stress levels.

Increased activity linked to more stress during early stages of pandemic, study finds

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor September 18, 2020

A recent survey by researchers at WSU Spokane found people who increased their exercise levels during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic experienced an increase in stress and anxiety. Increased...

WSU is still asking for full funding for the athletics budget. The athletics deficit has grown by $25 million, partly due to the loss of PAC-12 ticket sales.

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...

Whitman County confirms 25 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 25 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter September 17, 2020

Twenty-five individuals tested positive for COVID-19, raising Whitman County’s total to 1,091 cases. Seven patients are aged 0-19 years. Six of them are females, and one is male, according to a press...

WSU’S COVID-19 testing sites moved to the entrance of Beasley Coliseum due to wildfire smoke on campus Tuesday. The testing at Beasley is being conducted by the National Guard and is free for all WSU students. Testing is available on site 12-6 p.m. through Friday.

WSU students’ attempt to return to normal is ‘fueling the epidemic’

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor September 17, 2020

Despite local restrictions on social gatherings and WSU’s switch to distance learning, Pullman currently has the second greatest daily COVID-19 case average by population in the U.S.  In the last...

Its tempting to cast blame on one group, but students and admin are both equally responsible for the COVID-19 problems in Pullman.

OPINION: Students, admin are both to blame for COVID spike

MEGHAN HENRY, Evergreen managing editor September 17, 2020

As COVID-19 cases rise dramatically in the Pullman, people are beginning to point fingers, and many are choosing sides. In most people’s minds, it’s either the students or the administration who should...

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