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Courtesy of Kristy Szablya

Cougs give back to their Other Mother

JOSIE GOODRICH, Reporter/Copy Editor January 19, 2023

Cougs helping Cougs.  Kristy Szablya has lived by that motto since the day she joined the official WSU Facebook group, “WSU Parents' Chat Cafe.” Now, with the death of her husband, Steve, the Cougs...

Ballet Folklorico members performed at the annual Multicultural Fundraiser on Sept. 16.

Multicultural fundraiser helps raise money for student-led conferences

PUNEET BSANTI, Deputy news editor September 21, 2022

On Friday, ASWSU held the 17th annual Multicultural Fundraiser, which helped raise money for three student-led multicultural conferences. It will learn how much money has been raised on Friday. Children...

Dogs and owners gear up for a day of excercise and playtime at a previous Paw-Louse 5k Fun Run and Walk.

Paw-louse 5k Fun Run and Walk returns after two years

LIAM CONNORS, Deputy news editor June 16, 2022

The Humane Society of the Palouse's Paw-louse 5k Fun Run and Walk will return at 9 a.m. on June 18 in Moscow after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The organization's 10th annual fundrasier will...

The 63rd annual Pancake Breakfast and Music Fest is the perfect way to support your community while enjoying a meal.

Kick off the holidays Kiwanis style

Mikayla Finnerty, Editor-in-chief December 3, 2021

The Kiwanis Club of Pullman will host its 63rd annual Pancake Breakfast and Music Fest on Dec.4 at the Gladish Community and Cultural Center. The festival to kick off the season's festivities will run...

The WSU College of Veterinary Medicine raised the most money for an individual organization, totaling over $337,000 from 259 gifts.

WSU Day of Giving raises over $700,000 

ANNA MICHALSON, Evergreen reporter April 22, 2021

The annual #CougsGive Day of Giving April 14 brought in over $700,000, a new benchmark from the previous giving average of $400,000-$450,000. The event began in 2015 as a way to raise money for the university...

The Pullman Girl Scouts now meet in waves with the youngest groups meeting completely online because of COVID-19.

Pullman Girl Scouts shift to virtual sales, gatherings

SANDI KOBIESA, Multimedia editor November 30, 2020

Although the pandemic posed challenges for the Pullman Girl Scouts, the troop still found a way to deliver crowd favorites, like Thin Mints and Tagalong cookies. Kelli Cooper, troop leader for Girl Scout...

About 26 people donated money to the Community Action Center through the fundraiser put on by College Hill Custom Threads.

Owner gives back to local businesses

ANNIE HAGER November 5, 2020

It started as a website. Tony Poston, owner of College Hill Custom Threads, said he created a fundraiser to support local businesses during COVID-19, which has raised about $6,000 so far. College...

A mother and son, pictured right, graduated from the Family Promise of the Palouse’s shelter program last month. Two more families will be admitted to the program.

Fundraiser provides for two Palouse families

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor October 29, 2020

Whitman County has one of the highest poverty rates in Washington state, according to the WSU Center for Civic Engagement. Family Promise of the Palouse, a nonprofit organization, hosted a virtual...

Non-profit raises funds for puppy

JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen roots editor September 10, 2020

Severus, just like any typical German Shephard puppy, loves to play fetch and tug-of-war. However, due to her condition, she cannot play at the level most puppies her age should, said Lori Ammons, volunteer...

WSU student Darya Maysam hopes their GoFundMe page can help fund her mothers chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.

Student raises funds for mother’s breast cancer battle

HANNAH FLORES August 31, 2020

The first question that came into Darya Maysam's head when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer was: "How will we pay?" In terms of family, it is just Darya and her mother. As a full-time college...

Pullman locals hold signs for their lemonade stand on Aug. 20. All of the proceeds were donated to Make-A-Wish.

Local 11-year-old garners over $11,000 for Make-A-Wish

MINDY MALONE, Evergreen copy chief August 24, 2020

For Shay Connell, it all started with a dream to meet a Disney actress. Three years and tens of thousands of dollars later, she is helping to make other children's dreams come true, too. Shay raised...

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