‘Photos can be a powerful truth-teller’
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
July 1, 2020
For Madison Rosenbaum, photography is more than just an art to document moments. “I think photos can be a powerful truth-teller,” said WSU Tri-Cities alumna Rosenbaum. “I always believe that storytelling through my photography can help bridge in connecting and understanding someone else's lived e...
WSU students react to US Supreme Court’s DACA ruling
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
June 29, 2020
Linda Vargas was shocked by the texts she saw on her phone when she woke up on June 18. “My friend … she messaged me, ‘They blocked it,’” Vargas said. “I couldn’t believe it.” Vargas, senior environmental sciences major, said she did not expect the Supreme Court to block the rep...
Virtual study abroad program reflects on cultural influence, architecture
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
June 19, 2020
A WSU professor launched a free virtual study abroad program for students who missed out on study abroad trips due to COVID-19. Steve Austin, clinical assistant professor for WSU’s School of Design and Construction, said he created the program to help students gain a better understanding of other cult...
WSU admin urged to take action for racist comments made by student
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
June 5, 2020
Editor's note: The Daily Evergreen recognizes that the social media post depict screenshots with graphic language. It was added to provide validity and context to the story. Please view at your own risk. WSU students called for action from university administration after screenshots of a student'...
Students, faculty adapt to online testing
AMAAN RAHMAN, Evergreen reporter
April 30, 2020
Following the transition to online classes, WSU students and instructors are experiencing unproctored exams online and alternative assignments to testing like projects or small quizzes. Joseph McReynolds, freshman chemical engineering major, said he has no problem with this transition but feels like it c...
Students plan virtual 5K for Lauren McCluskey Foundation
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
April 11, 2020
Ten WSU sports management seniors planned a virtual 5K race to raise money for the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, Between April 4 and 11, individuals who download the MapMyRun app can participate from any location by walking or running five kilometers, said Desiree Stinger, a member of the project...
Police confirm death of WSU football player
JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter
March 25, 2020
The death of Bryce Beekman, WSU student and redshirt senior, was confirmed Wednesday morning by the Pullman Police Department. Pullman PD Cmdr. Jake Opgenorth said Beekman, 22, passed away in Pullman. Beekman is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, according to the WSU Athletics website. ...
OPINION: Take a PE class
ANTHONY TORCHIA, Evergreen columnist
March 25, 2020
For many students at WSU, getting a healthy amount of exercise is often difficult. While there are multiple recreational facilities located on campus, such as the UREC and Chinook Student Center, many students still struggle to fit exercise into their significantly busy schedules. However, WSU offers a w...
OPINION: WSU’s party rep must change
DAYANA FAIRCHILD, Evergreen columnist
March 25, 2020
In 2002 Playboy magazine published a list of top party schools, WSU took 18th place on the list. In 2009, we rose up to 16th place on Playboy's list. So maybe that's where it started, or perhaps the reputation goes back even further. But WSU's reputation for being a party school still stands stro...
WSU students asked to remain at permanent residence
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
March 19, 2020
WSU students received an email Thursday morning directing them to stay at their permanent off-campus residences if possible because access to food and healthcare is limited in Pullman. Students who are currently in Pullman or have an immediate need to return are allowed to be in Pullman, the ema...
International students will not be able to stay in the country if they do not take at least one in-person course in fall 2020, according to a statement...
