When math, poetry intersect
ELIZA CALLIS, Evergreen reporter
October 22, 2020
Seven-year-old James Owusu Asare sat in his family's home writing lines of poetry — a hobby he has continued to work on. Asare’s father was an English teacher and taught him to read at a very young age, he said. Asare was born and raised in Accra, Ghana. He said Ghanaian culture is family-orientate...
Interior design student wins competition for COVID-friendly space
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
October 12, 2020
WSU interior design student Leigh Ann Bryan won first place in a design competition for her COVID-safe lobby space. Bryan’s design, which she completed for her senior capstone studio, is for the Pier 56 building in Seattle. It features elements such as antimicrobial copper surfaces, dividing walls to se...
Cable 8 goes virtual this semester
MATAYA SIEMION, Evergreen reporter
October 8, 2020
Virtually shooting and creating TV shows and YouTube videos may seem close to an impossible task. However, Cable 8 Productions is still moving forward this fall. Cable 8 Productions is the student-run television station at WSU and has been around since 1986. Cable 8 creates a variety of shows tha...
Rural students’ path to higher education
ELIZA CALLIS, Evergreen reporter
October 8, 2020
One Pullman High School student expressed interest in nuclear engineering. Later down the road, Palouse Pathways introduced him to a nuclear safety manager at the Idaho National Laboratory. Collin Bannister is a member of the Scholars Program at Palouse Pathways. The program is a volunteer-run...
Graduate leader continues next phase of education
JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen reporter
October 8, 2020
This year's GPSA Vice President pursued a career and a family before coming back to graduate school, which gives her a unique background that allows her to prosper in her position. Samantha Edgerton is a second-year doctoral student in history at WSU, but before she decided to pursue a graduate degree ...
Student mentor creates inclusive community for freshmen
SANDI KOBIESA, Evergreen reporter
October 5, 2020
When Kimberly Padilla first arrived at the WSU Pullman campus, she was struck with an overwhelming amount of homesickness. Now as a student mentor, she hopes to ease the transition for other students. Padilla, WSU junior human development and Spanish double major, came to WSU from Southern Califo...
Chu leads by example
DANIEL SHURR, Evergreen reporter
October 1, 2020
In recent years, WSU’s rolling wheat fields and lively weather have been appealing to international student-athletes. Redshirt sophomore Amy Chu of the Cougars' women's golf team is no exception. Chu grew up in Sydney, Australia, where she led the Sydney South West Area High Schools’ golf team...
Black student-athletes create group for inclusion
HANNAH FLORES, Evergreen reporter
September 28, 2020
As a freshman, Kelis Barton took it upon herself to create a space on campus for Black student-athletes to share their experiences and build relationships with one another on campus. Now, as a junior, she and her peers are inspired by the uplifting community of the Black Student Athlete Association. ...
Pullman consignment shop creates boutique experience
SANDI KOBIESA, Evergreen reporter
September 28, 2020
Michelle’s Closet celebrated its one-year anniversary last week. Owner Michelle Kelly said she remembered being a student at WSU and noticing there were no consignment shops within walking distance. “I wanted to add more affordable shopping to our area," Kelly said. "My goal was to be the m...
One local’s 20-year journey with sewing
MATAYA SIEMION, Evergreen reporter
September 28, 2020
Jody Boroughs' passion for sewing extends to over two decades. Two years ago, she decided to start up her own online business, Fly Monkey Fly, selling handmade bags. Boroughs’ grandmother sewed around her while she was growing up, but Boroughs did not touch a sewing machine until she was in her e...
Where coffee, art merge together
ELIZA CALLIS, Evergreen reporter
September 24, 2020
Moscow is home to many small businesses, but the mother and daughter duo who own Cafe Artista has a unique position in town. The cafe on Moscow’s Main Street sells local coffee and food while featuring up-and-coming artists' work for consignment. Lisa Bafus, Cafe Artista co-owner, said she...
Pullman-based salon built on teamwork
ANNIE HAGER, Evergreen reporter
September 24, 2020
The owner of LaBella Salon set out to provide a high-end experience for customers looking for haircuts and coloring services six years ago. Heather Meyer, LaBella Salon owner, has been styling hair for 30 years. Meyer said although the beauty industry is looked down upon a lot of the time, her team ...
One female and one male older than 80 years old died from COVID-19, which marks 12 deaths in the county. Eighteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19,...
