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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

Angie Klimko, director of First, will promote programs that focus on high-impact practices to help first-generation students excel in higher education.

Former TRIO director to serve first-gen students

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief November 20, 2020

A longtime staff member of WSU Pullman's TRIO program transitioned into a new role aiming to serve first-generation students on all WSU campuses. Angie Klimko is now the director of First, an organization...

Shortly after senior Gerardo Zaragoza transferred to WSU from Pierce College, he became the deputy director of communications for ASWSU.

ASWSU leader forges own path

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor November 12, 2020

When Gerardo Zaragoza transferred to WSU, he found his place within the student community. After moving to Pullman from Pierce College in 2019, Zaragoza became ASWSU deputy director of communications...

WSU sophomore Michelle Cordova created an ambassador program to help promote her newly formed business and allow other students to share.

Boutique ‘shines light’ on Mexican culture

LANNA RUIZ, Evergreen reporter November 5, 2020

This summer, Michelle Cordova watched hand beaders and Indigenous peoples make intricate cultural accessories as she walked the streets of Mexico City, Mexico. That’s when she had the idea to start her...

Despite COVID-19 being on the forefront of concerns, WSU senior Nathalie Aps wanted to raise awareness about ongoing issues like global poverty.

WSU student fights poverty with social media

ANNIE HAGER October 29, 2020

She needed an internship. Nathalie Aps was just starting her search to find a nonprofit in need of help when she stumbled upon The Borgen Project. Aps, senior advertising and criminal justice and criminology...

Swimmer Payton Bokowy was a member of the team that broke the 4x100m freestyle relay at the Pac-12 Championships her sophomore season.

A team inspired by one swimmer

KAT MCKINNEY-ROLEY, Evergreen reporter October 29, 2020

Selflessness is something the WSU women’s swim team values and tries to instill in all swimmers. Payton Bokowy embodies this team value perfectly, according to coaches and fellow teammates. Bokowy,...

Jeff Perry will be hosting The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, which was on Forbes list of “15 Inspiring Podcasts For Professionals of Every Stripe.”

Resident to host podcast for engineers, provide career coaching

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief October 26, 2020

Providing leadership and career coaching to engineers is a passion for one local resident. He plans to continue pursuing this endeavor through his new role as host of a top engineering podcast. Jeff...

James Owusu Asare attended WSU to study math, but he also continued to write poetry. His collection of poems now exceeds 300.

When math, poetry intersect

ELIZA CALLIS 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...

A WSU interior design student won first place in a design competition for her COVID-safe lobby space.

Interior design student wins competition for COVID-friendly space

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor 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...

Cable 8 Productions president Ariel Iacobazzi said the organization began in 1986 as a place for students to produce, direct and act in shows that would run on the local television station.

Cable 8 goes virtual this semester

MATAYA SIEMION 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...

Palouse Pathways Founding Director Peggy Jenkins said the group has held virtual events recently, which has brought more traffic than usual.

Rural students’ path to higher education

ELIZA CALLIS 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...

Samantha Edgerton helped with the WSU Fallen Cougars project in 2018 to create 17 biographies. She also gave a presentation about it.

Graduate leader continues next phase of education

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor 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...

Kim Padilla, from left to right; third person in the third row, became a mentor for the Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Center after her freshman mentor provided resources for her to get connected with the WSU community.

Student mentor creates inclusive community for freshmen

SANDI KOBIESA, Multimedia editor 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,...

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