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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 will test wastewater samples from residence halls. In dorms that show high levels of viral activity from the samples, residents will be required to get tested for COVID-19, said Phil Weiler, WSU vice president for marketing and communications.

WSU rolls out spring COVID-19 testing plan

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor November 11, 2020

WSU will use a four-part testing strategy to test students living in residence halls and employees working on campus for COVID-19 in the spring. The first step in the plan is mandatory arrival testing,...

The grant could bring more entrepreneurs to downtown Pullman, said economic development manager Jennifer Hackman.

City Council discusses grant to expand tech entrepreneurship, downtown infrastructure

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor November 11, 2020

Councilmembers discussed a new Economic Development Administration grant collaboration between WSU and Pullman during a city council meeting on Tuesday. WSU is looking into an EDA grant to expand technology...

Whitman County confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter November 10, 2020

Eleven individuals tested positive for COVID-19 today, which brings Whitman County’s total to 1,938 cases. Of the new cases, four females and one male are aged 0-19 years, according to a press release...

Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter November 6, 2020

Fifteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Whitman County’s total number of cases to 1,882. There has been a total of 19 deaths. Of the new cases, one is a female is aged 0-19 years,...

PRH CEO Scott Adams said COVID-19 test results are only good for the day the test was taken.

PRH officials say there will be surge in COVID-19 cases

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief November 6, 2020

The Pullman League of Women Voters hosted a panel Thursday night to discuss Pullman Regional Hospital’s COVID-19 preparedness amid an expected rise in cases. While the number of cases has decreased...

Sam Lopez, junior political science major, said after listening to other student’s stories about COVID-19, he has a more positive outlook, knowing that other students are having the same issues as him, such as fear or loss of hope and financial issues.

Students, staff share effects of COVID-19

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief November 6, 2020

WSU students and staff spoke about the impacts of COVID-19 as well as a new Community & Equity Certificate offered by the university during a diversity, equity and inclusion summit Thursday afternoon. Student...

Whitman County confirms nine new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms nine new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter November 5, 2020

Nine individuals tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Whitman County's total to 1,867 cases. There have been 19 total deaths. Of the new cases, one female is aged 0-19 years, according to a press...

Whitman County confirms 16 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 16 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter November 2, 2020

Sixteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19 this weekend, which raises Whitman County’s total to 1,840. Of the new cases, one female and one male are aged 0-19 years, according to a press release...

Whitman County confirms one death, seven new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms one death, seven new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 30, 2020

One female aged 60-79 years died from COVID-19, which brings the county’s total number of deaths to 17. Seven individuals tested positive for COVID-19, raising Whitman County’s total number of cases...

Whitman County confirms two deaths, 13 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms two deaths, 13 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 29, 2020

Two females over 80 years old have died from COVID-19, which brings Whitman County’s total deaths to 16. Thirteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings the county’s total to 1,817...

This year’s football season will reduce the number of people in the stands of Martin Stadium from over 30,000 to just a handful. As of now, it has yet to be decided if close friends and family will be allowed to attend games.

Playing in an empty stadium

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter October 29, 2020

Cougar football will be returning to Martin Stadium on Nov. 14, but it is going to look a lot different. Instead of playing in front of 30,000-plus fans jam-packed into the stadium, the players will be...

WSU Transportation Services closed three Green 3 parking lots at the intersection of Columbia Street and Spokane Street, a Green 4 lot by the Chinook and a Green 5 lot on Ferdinand’s Lane.

Parking lots close on campus

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter October 29, 2020

WSU has closed off parking lots and decreased snow maintenance around campus to save money. WSU Transportation Services closed three Green 3 parking lots at the intersection of Columbia Street and...

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