WSU student tests Styrofoam-eating mealworms as protein source
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
September 3, 2020
WSU master’s student Brenden Campbell began researching mealworms, a type of beetle larvae, for his Honors College thesis after he saw a Stanford research article showing mealworms can digest polystyrene, better known as Styrofoam. “My mind started spinning,” Campbell said. “If they can do...
Coug parents react to COVID-19 cases
ANNIE HAGER, Evergreen reporter
September 3, 2020
Before fall began, parents and WSU students had a decision to make: come back to the Pullman campus or stay at home. Due to the rise in confirmed cases in Whitman County, WSU issued a statement warning students they would face disciplinary action if caught gathering in groups with 10 or more people....
Scholarship encourages women to enter culinary, hospitality industries
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
August 25, 2020
A WSU Senior was awarded a new scholarship for WSU’s College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Resources Sciences endowed by the women-led organization, Les Dames d’Escoffier. Harmony Stephens, senior organic and sustainable agriculture major, is the first person to receive the new scholarship....
Students find their inner leader
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
August 17, 2020
Kaye Gill joined the Emerging Leaders certificate program as a freshman because she was interested in leadership but could not see herself as a leader. Three years later, Gill is the director of the Cougar Leadership Team, which organizes the three-tier leadership program starting with Emerging Leaders. “I’m...
‘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...
Sixty-nine individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday, bringing Whitman County’s total to 1,309 cases. Of the new patients, 19 females...
