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We e k o f We l c o m e Re t r o V i r t u a l Da n c e Pa r t y A night of old-school hits will bring a close to Week of Welcome. Attendees can choose between getting on the Zoom virtual dance floor or leaving the party on in the background. The event will take place from 7-10 p.m., with each hour reserved for 70s, 80, and 90s/2000s hits respectively. Register for the event online at the WSU Global Campus website. Cougs of all WSU campuses are welcome.
No i s e C o m p l a i n t NE C Street , 5:24 a.m. Off icers responded for a noise complaint . One subject contacted and warned.
Sunday WSU Fight Song Sing-A-Long Cougs can prepare to root on their team from a distance with this virtual sing-a-long event. At 7 p.m., those interested should click play on the video online. Then, capture your participation in the Fight Song Sing-A-Long and post it to social media. Those posting are asked to tag WSU Pullman and use the hashtags #WSUTogether and #WSUFightSong. Some social media videos may be shared. To submit, email events to meditor@dailyevergreen.com. Preference will be given to events that are free and open to the public or are hosted by an RSO, and must include time, date and place.
Tr a f f i c A c c i d e n t w i t h I n j u r i e s N Grand Ave & NE Stadium Way, 6:55 a.m. Repor t of a vehicle ver sus pedestrian acc ident . Off icer responded.
Stray Animals SE Har vest Drive, 6:56 p.m. Off icer responded for a stray dog. Dog re turned to owner. Pa n d e m i c /Ep i d e m i c /Ou t b r e a k NE Maiden Ln & NE Ash St , 8: 26 p.m. Repor t of at least 30 people having a par t y with no mask s on. Off icer responded.
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I nt ox i c at e d Pe r s o n E Main Street , 1:13 p.m. Repor t of an intox icated male walk ing in and out of traff ic. Off icer responded.
Alcohol Offens e NE Campus St & NE Opal St , 12 :54 a.m. Officer requested case for minor in possession.
A c c i d e n t No n -I n j u r y NE Valley Rd & NE Stadium Way, 6:37 p.m. Repor t of a t wo vehicle non-injur y accident . Off icer responded.
Ma l i c i o us Mi s c h i e f NE Linden Street , 7: 29 p.m. Repor t of a punched front door and a broken window. Off icer responded.
Sus p i c i o us Pe r s o n/Ci r c u ms t a nc e NW Thomas Street , 9:40 a.m. Cont rolled Subs t ance Problem NE Merman Drive, 1:36 p.m. Repor t of a water meter pulled out and disconOff icer responded and disposed of some used nected from its location. Officer responded. and unused needles . Threatening W Main Street , 11:38 a.m. We l f a r e C h e c k Caller advising someone is threatening to k ill W Main St & NW State St , 2 :02 p.m. Pullman Police and EMS responded for an in- him. Off icers responded. tox icated subject . Subject located and walked A c c i d e n t No n -I n j u r y back to his residence. NW Davis Way & NW Olsen St , 1:41 p.m. Caller hit a deer and is unsure if the deer is A n i m a l No i s e C o m p l a i n t still in the road. Off icer responded. NW Canyon View Drive, 2 :29 p.m. Repor t of a rooster noise. Off icer responded. S u s p i c i o u s P e r s o n / C i r c u m s t a n c e NW Timothy Street , 3:32 p.m. Tr a f f i c V i o l a t i o n Caller advising she came back from out of town SR 270, 3:09 p.m. today to find two dead raccoons underneath Off icer responded for a repor t of a subject her vehicle. States they were oddly place and unable to maintain it s lane. Vehicle located thinks it was purposeful. Officer responded. and no traff ic violations obser ved. Pa n d e m i c /Ep i d e m i c /Ou t b r e a k Found Proper t y N Grand Avenue, 7: 2 2 p.m. SE Bishop Blvd & SE Fairmount Rd, 5:56 p.m. Repor t of 30 people gathered with no mask s Off icer requested case for a found knife. on. Off icer advised.
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University staff prepare for Week of Welcome Free snacks available to students Aug. 21 at various dining halls on campus; virtual Fight Song Sing-Along to occur Aug. 23 By Loren Negron Evegreen reporter
Week of Welcome transitioned to a virtual format this year but will feature new events such as an online Fight Song Sing-A-Long and a virtual resource fair. WoW will continue until Aug. 23. Kimberly Holapa, WSU associate vice president for external engagement and strategic initiatives, said WoW is an opportunity for students to learn more about WSU’s services and programs. The event is a collaboration between the Office of New Student Programs and the Division of Student Affairs, as well as other campus partners. The Division of Student Affairs oversees registered student organizations, clubs and intramurals. The division also provides resource information and student services. It has been difficult for the staff to make in-person connections with the students they serve because WoW is online and classes will be delivered via distance learning, she said. “It’s going to be different this year,” Holapa said, “and so we’re all adjusting to what this new reality will be.” Joni Ford, assistant director of new student programs, said the transition to online happened recently. She said she is proud of what she and her colleagues have accomplished in organizing WoW since they did not receive an official notice about the transitional until it was late. “I’m really excited and proud of the work that we’ve already done to get
this going,” Ford said, “and it’s really truly been a collaborative effort.” Jill Creighton, WSU dean of students and associate vice president of student Affairs, said the Division of Student Affairs will continue to find new ways for engaging with students. She said WoW’s transition to online is an integrative learning process. Each student has different needs, so it is important for the Cougar family to stay connected. “I think it’s so important for our students, especially our first-year students, to recognize that being a part of WSU is not only your academic career or your undergraduate career, but also your holistic identity as a Coug,” Creighton said. “[WoW] is one way that you can start to learn what that might mean for you and start solidifying that.” University convocation, a ceremony that celebrates the start of a student’s college journey, used to be held in Beasley Coliseum, Ford said. Due to COVID-19, the ceremony will be live streamed at 10 a.m. Aug. 21. The event will be hosted by ASWSU President Curtis Cohen. Ford said viewers will have an opportunity to engage with others through the livestream’s group chat. “Now more than ever, it’s incredibly important we celebrate and come together even if we physically can’t,” she said. WSU Dining Services’ all campus picnic transitioned to a campus-wide pop-up picnic, Ford said. Students can get free snacks on Aug. 21 at various
dining locations across campus. Those residing in residence halls will receive fresh baked cookies. Before going to campus to visit a dining location, students need to attest via their myWSU account, according to the Dining Services website. Students must also wear masks and practice social distancing. On Aug. 21, there will also be a virtual resource fair. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A list of resource centers that will be participating during the event can be found online, Ford said. “[The virtual resource fair] gives students the opportunity to learn about resource information, learn how to join clubs and organizations, meet new students, and overall learn about the resources available to them,” she said. WoW has a new event this year, which is the virtual Fight Song Sing-A-Long. At 7 p.m. Aug. 23, WSU’s Fight Song will be played in Martin Stadium, Ford said. “We’re just encouraging everyone to basically play the fight song and sing along,” she said. “It’s like having a shared experience when we’re not together.” Ford is encouraging everybody to record themselves playing the fight song, tag @WSUPullman, and use the hashtags #WSUTogether and #WSUFightSong. Creighton said the Fight Song SingA-Long will be a unique feature for WSU’s incoming class. “I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s live streams,” she said. “I want to see our Cougs everywhere ... coming together for this one shared moment,
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Joni Ford, assistant director of new student programs, said WoW ’s transition online occurred recently.
this one shared experience.” For this year’s New Coug Photo, Ford said the WSU photo team will create a mosaic of incoming students’ photos. Students can opt in to have their photos included when they upload their photos for their CougarCards. Those who have already submitted their photos can log back into their CougarCard account to opt in. Aside from these events, students will also have the opportunity to attend other activities, which are listed on the WoW events calendar page. Ford recommends students log into their Zoom accounts with their WSU username and password prior to attending WoW events.
Parents of Sam Martinez sue WSU, Alpha Tau Omega, fraternity members
Parents say WSU is complicit in hazing, underage drinking, hope lawsuit will reform Greek system By Emma Ledbetter Evergreen reporter
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity’s six-year suspension is only a slap on the wrist compared to the loss Jolayne Houtz and her family will deal with for the rest of their lives, she said. “He was full of life, full of dreams and ideas,” Hector Martinez said. “He was the joy of our life.” Houtz and her husband, Hector Martinez, are suing WSU, ATO and several individual fraternity members for the wrongful death of their son, Sam Martinez, who died in November. Sam Martinez was a freshman studying business and entrepreneurship. He was also pledging to be a member of ATO, according to the family’s King County Superior Court complaint. Sam Martinez died of acute alcohol intoxication following a “family drink night” event where pledges consumed excessive amounts of alcohol provided by their “big brother,” according to the complaint. Fraternity members called for emergency medical attention at 8:30 a.m. the following
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WSU Freshman Sam Martinez passed away in November 2019 at the ATO fraternity house from acute alcohol intoxication.
day, but it was too late to save his life, according to the complaint. “We didn’t know going in anything of what we’ve learned since [Sam died],” Houtz said. “He, and the entire pledge class, were subject to this pattern of hazing starting the very day school began and ending with his death three months later.” WSU and the national fraternity system are complicit in the hazing that occurs in Greek houses, Houtz said. “[We’re] speaking out at the beginning of the school year, in particular, to inform students and parents about what the fraternity
system really looks like,” Houtz said. “There are many positives to being involved with the Greek system … what we didn’t expect is the dark underbelly.” Houtz said she hopes their lawsuit will cause reforms in the Greek system to prevent future injuries and deaths. Greek recruitment should be delayed until sophomore year, which would give students more time to establish themselves on campus, according to an opinion piece Houtz wrote for The Seattle Times. Houtz said she also wants to see a hard alcohol ban for events with students under 21, as well as a trained adult living in all Greek houses, among other reforms. “The hard truth is that WSU has a drinking problem,” Houtz said. “It’s time to look that in the face and be transparent and open about it.” The hazing that occurs in Greek life is an open secret that people in Pullman know about and tolerate, Houtz said. Seattle attorney Rebecca Roe, who is representing Martinez’s family, said the current trial date for the suit is August 2021. This is not the only open lawsuit against WSU fraternities, Roe said. Neither Wynn Smiley, CEO of Alpha Tau Omega, nor WSU responded to The Daily Evergreen’s attempts at contacting them for comment.
Guide: Local resources change due to COVID-19
Resources include food pantry go bags, learning accommodations, academic counseling, tutoring, housing assistance for students By Loren Negron Evergreen reporter
The availability of resources for students on and off campus changed slightly due to COVID-19. These re-
sources include academic counseling, food assistance and housing support. Office of the Dean of Students Jill Creighton, dean of students and associate vice president of Student Af-
fairs, said the Office of the Dean of Students can connect students to academic, financial, community standards, safety and health resources. Students can call the office during its drop-in hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The office will be open until 5 p.m. on Fridays.
Food pantry go bags are available for students as well, she said. This service is a partnership between the Office of the Dean of Students, the Women*s Center and the Office for Access and Opportunity. Students interested in using the service can fill out an online See RESOURCES Page 14
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Residence hall closed for student isolation
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McEachern Residence Hall is serving as a quarantine zone for students who have symptoms of COVID-19 or return from high transmision areas.
University recommends students returning from high transmission areas self-quarantine for 14 days to prevent increase of positive cases By Bradley Gamble Evegreen reporter
WSU designated the McEachern Residence Hall as a quarantine and isolation zone for students.
Jill Creighton, WSU dean of students and associate vice president of student affairs, said the units are available to students who live on campus and need to isolate. They will face no extra housing
charges for staying in the isolation units. Self-quarantine involves keeping a potentially infected individual away from others, according to the WSU Student Care website. Self-isolation separates those known to be infected with COVID-19 to protect others from exposure. McEachern hall was chosen because the building offers the most privacy to accommodate living in isolation, she said. “These units are different in that they have two units to a bathroom,” she said. “We want to help students have the best experience they can while doing something they quite frankly don’t want to do.” Bathrooms will be either private or semi-private depending on the amount of students needing to isolate and the building’s capacity, she said. Limited laundry services will also be available. Food will be delivered to students living in the units three times a day through the Get app, she said. A portion of the app has been converted to provide information for meal delivery and order cutoff times.
Students will be given a list of what they should bring into their isolation, she said. The list includes items such as hand sanitizer, clothes for two to three days and two reusable cloth masks. The list can also be found on the student care website. The university will determine when students can leave the isolation units based on what medical providers say is best for them, she said. Jeff Tietjen, Community Action Center senior housing coordinator, said the additional quarantine housing will help the Pullman community prepare for a possible increase in positive cases when students return. “Any additional housing is going to be helpful,” he said. “Everyone’s doing what they can do to prevent exposure from happening, and if it does happen we have shelter available.” The university recommends that students returning from a high transmission area self-quarantine in their home for 14 days, according to the website. More information about isolating will be released when school begins, according to the WSU Housing website.
Dining Services launch reopening plan
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Southside Dining Hall will remain open for fall, but it will be closed from 2-4:30 p.m. for cleaning. In-person seating is limited at 50 percent capacity, following state health and safety regulations.
Southside, Northside dining halls will close from 2-4:30 p.m.; Hillside will close during breakfast hours, reopen for lunch; Flix Cafe will close at 10 p.m. everyday By Bradley Gamble Evegreen reporter
WSU Dining Services put a reopening plan in place to minimize exposure to COVID-19 in dining halls. The plan includes new safety regulations and changes to operating hours. Sarah Larson, director of residential dining and culinary services, said students must complete an online attestation that they have not experienced any COVID-19 symptoms before entering the dining
halls. Students must also wear masks or face coverings and practice social distancing with help from floor markings, signs and other visual cues. The reopening plan was reviewed by the university’s risk management group, the public health emergency preparedness task force and the executive committee, she said. “The university is working hard to message what the expectations are for students,” she said. “We’re not going to be heavy handed but we expect students to adhere to six-foot distancing.”
Adam Koerner, associate director of culinary services, said the chefs will be required to wear masks and maintain social distancing while preparing food. The kitchen staff will also frequently wash their hands while handling food. The reopening plan has two tiers, Larson said. The first focuses on following state guidelines for reopening. The second implements safety protocols unique to each dining facility. Koerner said one protocol involves different closing times for some dining facilities on campus. Southside and Northside dining halls will be closed from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Hillside dining hall will be closed during breakfast hours, but will remain open from lunch until normal closing time. Brian Keithley, associate director for residential dining, said Flix Cafe will reopen under similar guidelines as the dining halls. Food service will be conducted through online orders, pickups and deliveries. Night service hours have been cut and Flix Cafe will close at 10 p.m. every night. The Northside, Southside and Hillside markets will remain open and operate the same as previous years, he said. The Towers market in Stephenson Complex will be completely closed. Larson said in-person seating is available for dining halls, but is limited at 50 percent capacity under state regulations. The exact capacity numbers for each dining hall are still being discussed by the dining services department. Keithly said monitors will be placed under the entrance doors to track everyone entering and exiting the dining halls. This will keep the dining halls’ capacity from exceeding state guidelines. He said hiring employees for fall was a challenge because they were unable to recruit during spring due to the switch to online classes. “We’re not sure where we are entirely with recruiting,” he said. “We know the counts are down and therefore the opportunity for employment is down for students because the need is not there.”
Campus libraries remain closed for fall Electronic materials available; physical materials can be mailed to students or picked up from lockers By Andrea Gonzalez Evergreen reporter
WSU Pullman Libraries will not have physical copies of course reserves like books, articles and movies as reserves are available in electronic formats only. Beth Blakesley, WSU associate dean of libraries, wrote in an email that WSU Pullman libraries closed March 22. The Holland & Terrell, Owen Science and Engineering as well as Animal Health buildings are temporarily closed for fall, she said. Committees met on cam-
pus over the summer to discuss how libraries could reopen, Blakesley said. This included examining a document from the university listing things the libraries had to agree to do in order to reopen. There was concern over meeting requirements such as cleaning items that people have touched and putting one-way arrows for every book stack in the libraries, she said. Another requirement includes putting materials in quarantine for 72 hours, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
She said quarantining a twohour reserve book for about three days would have made things very difficult to maintain. More items have been made available digitally over the years and less items are on physical reserves, she said. Switching to an online-only environment was not a big problem for the libraries because most of the materials are delivered online, she said. Librarians are working with instructors who normally use the physical reserves to identify what materials could be digitized legally for the electronic reserves. WSU history professor Jesse See LIBRARY Page 14
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Lockers are located outside of Holland & Terrell Libraries. Materials will be placed in the lockers for pick up.
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Cafe Moro will close doors soon
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Owner Tyson Feasel works behind the counter at Café Moro on Friday morning. The coffee shop will close on August 20 after about nine years of being in business.
Owner says he will miss customers; unknown what business will take over shop By Emma Ledbetter Evergreen reporter
Café Moro, a familiar staple of Pullman’s Main Street, will close permanently on Aug. 20. Owner Tyson Feasel, who had the coffee shop since 2011, said he made the decision to close because a financial recovery would be difficult. Though COVID-19 played a role in his decision, it was not, ultimately, the cause.
“I was getting out while I was still happy with the job I have done,” Feasel said. “There are enough sad stories about people losing everything, I’m just making a decision to put my energies toward something else because it’s time.” Feasel said he plans to work on getting his private pilot’s license once he is no longer working at Café Moro. He plans to re-enter the job market after taking some time off. Feasel originally came to Pullman to study genetics at WSU, but he said working at
Café Moro is what made him fall in love with the community. He will miss the people he got to know after he leaves, he said. “Some of my best friends are people I employed or got to know through here,” Feasel said. “There are so many good stories … I know people who had their first dates here that are married now.” Cristina McAllister, Pullman resident and graduate student, said she frequently saw people she knew gathered there to work or socialize. McAllister started going to Café Moro in
the early part of her undergraduate years, which was around 2011. “I really felt like I was part of the community every time I went in there,” McAllister said. “I got to listen in on little bits of the community and I felt like it really helped establish my love of the area.” Feasel and his soon-to-be wife met at the coffee shop and are getting married in September, he said. “It had made it this far in the pandemic, and I was really
rooting for Tyson,” McAllister said. “I think it’s going to be the best for him and I really hope he does well with what he does next.” Feasel said he does not know what business will take over Café Moro’s space. “I feel very fortunate that I got to do this as long as I did,” Feasel said. “I wouldn’t take it back.” Café Moro is located at 100 E. Main St. in downtown Pullman and is open for business until Aug. 20.
‘Home to me means being with my sisters’ Kappa Delta Chi members hope to bring awareness about sexual assault, provide community for sisters By Cheryl Aarnio Evergreen reporter
When Mailari Munoz gets a good grade and posts about it on Snapchat, she can expect her sorority sisters to swipe up and send her congratulatory messages. After transferring to WSU when she was 21, Munoz wanted to find her place in the university. When she joined Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc., Rho Chapter, a multicultural Greek sorority focusing on Latinx women, she found her place, said sorority president Munoz. “I’ve learned since being at WSU that home isn’t always tied to a physical place, and home to me means being with my sisters,” she said. Jaquelinne Herrera-Bravo, former vice president and member of the sorority, said she feels that her sisters give her a sense of family. As a first-generation, Latinx student who worked in fields picking produce like cherries, apples and blueberries starting at the age of nine or 10, Herrera-Bravo said she found people like her in the sorority who she
feels a connection to because of their similar backgrounds. Daisy Montejano, standards officer and risk management officer, said she joined a multicultural sorority because of the ideal beauty stereotype in Panhellenic sororities. “I don’t look like any of the girls who most likely would be seen in [Panhellenic] sororities,” she said. Montejano said she felt like an outcast before and feels like she would be one in a Panhellenic sorority. Sorority vice president Jessica Garibay said many of the sisters have gone through impostor syndrome, in which they feel they do not belong. One reason for this is many of the sisters have families who did not enroll in higher education. The sisters are able to support each other by letting them know they do deserve to be at WSU, that they worked hard to get there and continue to work hard to be there, she said. They have used their shared backgrounds to raise money by making and selling Mexican treats they grew up with and
love, Munoz said. Even though they donate much of what they make each year to the American Cancer Society, the sorority recently donated $400 in support of the Black Lives Matter movement after the death of George Floyd, she said. Munoz said she would like the sorority to donate to other organizations, like ones that support underrepresented communities, instead of solely the American Cancer Society. While the sorority helps the women grow personally, it also helps them grow professionally. Garibay said she did not know much about being professional before joining the sorority because she is a first-generation student. She said she has learned what it means to be in a professional setting, like what to wear and what an interview entails, because of Kappa Delta Chi. Herrera-Bravo said she learned how to plan events in the sorority, which is a valuable skill she used in her role as a clerical assistant in the College Assistance Migrant Program. READ MORE AT DAILYEVERGREEN.COM
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President Mailari Munoz said she felt like an outcast before joining the Kappa Delta Chi multicultural sorority at WSU.
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Coffee shops to check out this fall
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One of the specialties at Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters includes El Diablo Mocha, which is a drink that consists of jalapeno and mocha powder.
Nurse your caffeine addiction this semester with Pups & Cups, Bucer’s Coffeehouse Pub, Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters By Sarah Daniels Evergreen columnist
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drink a lot of caffeine, so much so that I’ve recently decided to cut it back pretty drastically to improve my mental and physical health (yikes). It also means that I’ve drank a lot of coffee in the Pullman-Moscow area, and I’m happy to suggest three of the best local coffee shops, in no particular order, for you new
and returning Cougs alike to check out this fall: Pups & Cups Cafe Location: Pullman Vibe: Energetic Loyalty Program: Yes Food: Yes Bakery: Yes Specialty: High-quality locally-sourced coffee beans Pups & Cups is owned by CJ Robert, WSU kinesiology and premed alumni, who originally hailed from Austin, Texas. Robert allows you and your pup to enjoy your coffee together. Pups & Cups is temporarily
closed as they moved to a new location to give more space to the dogs. It is set to open mid-fall, but the new location still fulfills Robert’s desire to inspire her customers. Their hot chocolate would have to be one of my favorites. The inspirational and vibrant artwork and high energy are paired beautifully with their coffee, which Robert is extremely selective about. “It’s quality … single batch coffee made right in Spokane,” Robert said. “We’ll have drip coffee from Jamaica — Blue Mountain Jamaican coffee — $43 a pound, and that’s our drip coffee.” She said she goes to Jamaica
once a year to pick coffee beans and sells it in November. Robert said she’s excited for students to return to Pullman because she’s inspired by the Pullman community. “You can literally turn to someone in the grocery store … and become best friends. I love that,” she said. “I still feel just as accepted [now] as I did [then] … and I will do everything I can to continue to READ MORE AT DAILYEVERGREEN.COM Sarah is a senior art and business major with roots from Arizona and Washington. She can be contacted at 335-1140 or at mint@dailyevergreen.com. The views expressed in this column do not necessarily represent the views of The Daily Evergreen, its editors or publishers.
Letter from the editor
Mint is back, fresher than ever
Section will inform public on who’s still making moves, art coming out amid COVID By Joel Kemegue Evergreen Mint editor
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f there’s anything this summer proved, it’s that the world hasn’t stopped for COVID-19. It was inspiring to watch all the media, stories and content people have been making, not just as a response to COVID, but to the BLM movement, the election and just people in quarantine motivated by their own artistic vision. I can’t think of many other ways I’d rather spend my summer than covering it. In my last letter from the editor, I talked about whether there needed to be a Mint section right now, especially at this time where so much of what we usually cover is on pause. This summer proved that we don’t need to be on pause because the creativity is still flowing.
I promised as long as art didn’t stop, we wouldn’t. That commitment has only gotten stronger. Again, we’ve all seen these past few months that there has been no shortage of new stuff coming out and things to talk about. This semester, I want to do even more. I want to check in on all the interesting people Mint has covered in the past and see what they’re doing now. I want to find out what clubs are doing and what events are going on over Zoom. I want to know what WSU students are doing outside of class even if we can’t be outside of the house, and I want you guys to know, too. Art is still thriving, and we’re going to keep finding out where. So, welcome back to Mint. If you’re waiting to hear about what events are still going on, who’s still making moves, and what art is coming out during a pandemic, that’s what we’re here for. If you want to know what stories we’ve got up our sleeve, stay tuned. If you’re just here for the recipes, which everyone knows is the best part, that’s fine, too.
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This fall’s Mint editor wants to check in on interesting people the section covered in the past, as well as see what university clubs are doing via Zoom.
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staff, students are changing the future Responses to pandemic will shape the way colleges handle future issues that may arise
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Cougs everywhere are helping dictate WSU’s coronavirus response, paving the way for any future crises that may happen.
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OVID-19 has put a damper on the year. Though there are many downsides to the world’s situation, there is one topic that is not often considered. Whether it’s wearing masks, social distancing or even avoiding the temptation to eat in a restaurant, almost every person is changing and affecting history right at this moment. Brian Shuffield, executive director for Student Involvement at WSU, shared the process of working with different student groups to make a plan. “[We’re] trying to figure out how to advise and help students to navigate and make some of these shifts in student involvement,” Shuffield said. “We get to work very directly with the student organizations ... It’s a really fun experience that we get to work closely with students … through those different things.” Greek life is another significant part of WSU that had to change to a virtual format while still offering similar opportunities. Many chapters are working on plans for experiences, communication, virtual volunteer work and even costs. They have spent countless hours working together to continue Greek traditions and help new recruits. Panhellenic President Megan Gould shared details on ways Greek life will be changing. She believes the experience of sororities and fraternities can still be preserved even though it is virtual. “So I know it’s a little bit different just because we can’t be in person with each other, [but] I don’t think that it will affect the experience,” Gould said. “The chapters have put so much time and effort
into making sure the experiences are still preserved for what they bring into people’s lives.” As many schools and communities work together to come up with solutions to this pandemic, it is slowly changing the future. People’s actions, even in Pullman, help dictate the future of WSU and its community. This journey started with toilet paper shortages and has now migrated to keeping schools open and the economy running. Shuffield said he oversees and interacts with many students directly and can assist in helping improve their college experience during this time. “I think it’s really exciting. I think this is what
we do. In almost all ways, we have never experienced something so dramatic as we are right now with the effects of COVID,” Shuffield said. “We’re changing and adjusting the things that we do and the programs we do and the things that we have based on the needs of our students.” There is no blueprint for handling a pandemic in college, but working closely with students and staff can help prepare one. Mackenna is a freshman multimedia journalism major from Kansas City, Missouri. She can be contacted at 335-1140 or at opinion@dailyevergreen.com. The views expressed in this column do not necessarily represent the views of The Daily Evergreen, its editors or publishers.
letter from the editor-in-chief
We’re here to stay T Editor-in-chief shares visions for the upcoming semester amid pandemic
his is definitely what I did not expect my time as editor-in-chief to be like. For those of you who may not know me yet — I’m Angelica Relente, and I’m a senior multimedia journalism major from Oahu, Hawaii. I was the editor-in-chief this past summer and will be editor-in-chief this fall as well. I gotta admit; I wasn’t expecting all sunshines and rainbows when I took over. I wasn’t expecting a global pandemic, either. This past summer, my managing editor, Jacqui Thomasson, and I decided not to publish a weekly paper and to push stories online instead. I don’t want to speak for all the editors who worked alongside me, but it was an interesting experience for sure because we weren’t physically putting a paper together. That feeling alone is a million times different compared to
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working from home, and I’m sure others can agree with me on that. In late June, the Student Media Board and I decided to cut our five-day print publication to one due to the financial obstacles that came with the pandemic. One of the other options was to cut student pay. Cutting student pay is something we will not consider choosing no matter the circumstance. Every single student that works in this newsroom has a lot of passion and puts a lot of effort into their craft — not getting paid for that would be unfair. The decision to cut print was something that wasn’t easy to digest because printing five days per week was something editors before me have fought so hard for in the past. It is — without a doubt — unfortunate that it had to come to this, but I’m choosing to view this in an optimistic lens because, well, why not? One thing that’s keeping me motivated in times like this is a quote I saw when I was doom online shopping on Redbubble: grow through what you go through. Although things will be different this fall, I can assure you that the Evergreen is here to stay.
Every Thursday morning, we will have a fresh stack of papers for you to pick up. We will also continue publishing stories online for the other days we’re not printing. The news section will continue reporting on all things WSU- and Pullman-related, with a closer look at how COVID is affecting the students and residents here. Roots will continue featuring businesses and individuals, and opinion will continue covering hot topics, especially with this coming election. Mint will continue covering the arts that still very much exist, and sports will take a deep dive on features of student-athletes. When I got this position, my overarching goal was to continue serving our readers. That goal alone didn’t change because of this pandemic. It’s still here, alive and well. I look forward to spearheading this unusual semester with my editorial staff, and I hope you are here to stick with us, too. If you have any news tips or if you’d simply like to chat with me — whether on the phone or via Zoom — please feel free to reach out at editor@dailyevergreen. com. I look forward to hearing from you (and your dog or cat if they decide to show up during our Zoom call).
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‘in moments of great s Opinion editor optimistic, excited for next few months
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Regardless of circumstance, there are ways to make the best of online learning. This semester still provides some unique opportunities.
COVID-19 doesn’t need to ruin your college career; there are still different opportunities By Sarah Daniels Evergreen columnist
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am a senior this year at WSU, which means not only am I so close to graduating, but I’m so close to all of my collegiate experiences ending and my career beginning. So how do we, as students, navigate this? When things first went online, I
was most worried about my career. I want to perform but my shows were suddenly cancelled, my directing opportunities were put on hold, and future shows I planned on adding to my resume were postponed indefinitely. And while I was afraid for my future, I saw friends crying around me because their concerts were over. It was their last social event with people they’d worked with for four years. I’m here to let you know that it’ll be okay. There are so many ways to stay connected to WSU and your friends, as well as actually make your resume better and work towards your career.
hen I was a kid, my dad had a saying that I only found out later he cribbed from George Costanza’s father: “Serenity now!” He’d pull this one out intermittently and in moments of great stress, when our car would fail on the highway, or my brother threw up in the back seat, or on ill-fated fishing trips. It was his call-sign, a little prayer for, well, “serenity now.” I’ve been using that one a lot recently. Maybe it’s a sign of growing up, maybe I’m slowly turning into my dad (or Frank Costanza, as the case may be.) But when you’re faced with explosions in the Middle East, a global pandemic hitting the fifth month of lockdown and a presidential election cycle that gets crazier by the day, sometimes a good loud “Serenity now!” is all you’ve got.
It’s in these tumultuous times that I’m entering the fall semester as the Evergreen’s opinion editor, and thousands of new WSU freshmen are entering the next chapter of their lives. A cynic would look at the maelstrom of chaos in the headlines and hang their head. This semester, I’m looking at it all as an opportunity. Think about it: what newspaper in our lifetimes has had the opportunity to cover a pandemic, a hotly debated election cycle and the biggest shift to online education in years? We’ve got so much to talk and write about, and that’s just what Opinion will be doing this semester. As a political science major, I want to cover the presidential election in all its facets: from local all the way up to national. We’ll be covering the debates, the primaries, the candidates; it’s all going to be addressed and covered in Opinion. You’ll be able to find hot takes and finely written arguments, all focused around WSU and this unique situation in which we’ve found ourselves. The pandemic is scary, and a lot of things are still uncertain, but there’s one thing
I’m just as sure o May — we’re goi as a school. To the incomi have this to say: and stay safe. Ta all the opportuni because we’re on WSU’s clubs, stu extracurriculars some capacity. If something to do come write for th To all of our r ate everyone who ion section a par be doing everyth sure we keep del esting, well-writt columns you’ve c As Hunter S. “When the going weird turn pro.” gotten plenty we about time the in ness that permea newspaper gets t I’m diving into t and I hope you’l if my intuition’s months are goin remember. Serenity now Go Cougs!
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ton. Coccus says it was a unanifootball — while the country, remains to be mous decision by the fraternity to staying safe and seen. Howevrequire at least a gas mask before protected. er, there have entering any KKZ events. “I put those been social media “I’m a fan of the Israeli M4A1 little stick-on By Jacob Hersh sightings of gas-masked jewels on mine,” Evergreen opinion editor civilian gas mask, myself,” said partiers on the University Nora Veiraz, freshman veterinary said Mersa Methiof Washington and the Universciences major at WSU. “One of cillin, junior veterinary my sorority sisters insists that the sciences major at WSU, wearing a sity of Oregon campuses. One of the UW partiers even gained some Russian GP-5 is the more protecCzech M10 military surplus mask ard-bass European club level of internet fame after drunktive choice. Personally, all that bedazzled with rhinestones. “It’s riffs pound through the enly philosophizing into a friend’s prettyyyyyyy!” thin walls of Kappa Kappa rubber makes me claustrophobic, camera. and the M4A1 comes with a straw, When asked about whether or Zeta, WSU’s up-and-coming frat “Aren’t we all wearing masks?” so I can still chug White Claws!” not the gas mask mandate would house. The smell of spilled beer a student says in the video, which In fact, it’s become something continue throughout the school can be found on YouTube. “We live and cheap cologne is pervasive of a fashion statement already on year, Coccus shrugged his shoulin a society.” here, on a Saturday night in Auders. Coccus explained that safety Interesting words from the most gust, where WSU’s finest are gath- Greek Row to deck out gas masks and chemical suits in glitter, bling is the frat’s No. 1 priority, and if unlikely of philosophers. When it ering to celebrate the beginning of and school colors. In fact, one of it takes Three-Mile-Island-level comes to the WSU campus, howevthe fall semester, regardless of the er, it looks like the gas mask trend the Kappa brothers was able to protective gear, then that’s what’s latest switch to online formatting. is here to stay. Other fraternities procure a Butch mascot head on going to have to happen. But there’s something different on Greek Row have implementthe black market and retrofit it Whether or not this is going about this frat party, namely, the ed mask mandates, and some with virus-filtering technology, to catch on among other fraterprevalence of NATO and Soviet have even stepped up their game, allowing him to represent WSU nities around the state, or even bloc protective gear. A requiring that all partiers step sorority girl grinds past into a chemical shower before her boyfriend, dressed entering. Temperature scans, head to toe in a chemical air tanks and decontamination are all used as well, to make suit, looking like an extra sure all attendees are comfrom HBO’s “Chernobyl” pletely sterile. miniseries. The DJ’s face Does this detract from the is covered by a Finnish fun, however? Most students gas mask, with extra emphatically said no. filters screwed in to suck “I don’t care if I have to microparticles from the wear a f-ckin’ spacesuit, I just air and ensure clean, want to PARTYYY!” said Convirus-free breaths. nor Avirez, freshman biology “Yeah, it’s just somemajor at WSU. “Let’s get litty thing we figured we in biological containment, should do,” said Sam boys! Pass me a test tube and T. Coccus, sophomore some Erlenmeyer flasks, we’re business major at WSU, mixing Jager and Red Bull and member of KKZ. “To until we find a cure ... for a stay safe, and whatever, boring night! WOOOOOO!” you know?” Jacob is a sophomore political Kappa Kappa Zeta’s science major from Anchorage, insistence on biohazard Alaska. He can be contacted at containment gear at all of 335-1140 or at opinion@dailyevergreen.com. The views expressed their parties is a result of FEIRAN ZOU | DAILY EVERGREEN ILLUSTRATION in this column do not necessarily COVID-19’s continuing Whether it’s gas masks or chemical suits, WSU students have found a way to keep represent the views of The Daily prevalence in Washingpartying. One thing is for sure: the party (and mask, of course) must go on. Evergreen, its editors or publishers.
]all is almost h be different tha before. With th delivery for most cla may be frustrated, a challenging times, w importance of suppo and maintaining the Ellen Taylor, vice engagement, said tha nities for connection peers, we need to be those connections ou community strong. “The informal, ea ways of connecting ju to occur when we’re home and stay health more intentionality, especially important Similarly, Brian S tor of student involve and maintaining com ant part of each stud despite unusual circu “The Cougar com portant maybe this year than ever, because there are so many restrictions and so many challenges based on this pandem “I think everybody ju other.” Many students th even be in Pullman a stay home to avoid p
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virus. Doing classes at home can be hard, especially when you have to share a house with parents and siblings. However, there are still ways to support yourself and your friends, even if you are far apart. By Adam Hureau One great way to check in on those who Evergreen columnist you are used to being around is a weekly Zoom call. Talking face-to-face, even digitally, is more personal than communicating here, and it will definitely through text and can be a great way to help support friends that might not be having the an anything we’ve faced he recent move to distance best times of their lives. Checking in on friends and supporting asses, many students anxious or upset. In these those we know can help everyone out and we have to remember the also keep a sense of the community that we cherish in college. While it is now a lot harder orting those around us to maintain that community between students e communities we have. and staff, that doesn’t mean it has to stop. e president of student To add to that, we might be feeling isolated hat with limited opportuwithout the opportunities for socialization n between students and we have become used to. To combat this, e proactive about making urselves and keeping our Taylor suggested simply texting your friends occasionally to let them know you are thinkasy, organic, serendipitous ing of them. These small acts might seem insignificant, but they can do wonders to help just are much less likely all doing our best to stay everyone feel supported. thy, “ Taylor said. “It takes Another important part of the college it takes more effort … It’s experience, especially for first-year students, t to find ways to connect.” is meeting new friends. For the students who Shuffield, executive direc- have decided to still attend WSU despite vement, said that building distance delivery, making new friends might mmunity is still an import- be a challenge. However, there are still ways dent’s college experience to find friends and meet new people. umstances. Shuffield said student involvement is one of mmunity is even more im- the main ways students can meet new people in a time of remote learning. “To engage in [student involvement activities] is still so important because it’s going to be how students get to meet other students and get involved in those out-of-theclassroom activities mic,” Shuffield said. that so many ust needs to support each people are used to doing,” he his semester might not said. and are choosing to See SUPPORT Page 10 potential exposure to the
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Vargas, ambassador for Undocumented Initiatives, said she was born in Mexico. Vargas said she understands and is trying to assist with some of the struggles students may be experiencing during this time. By Mackenna Rowe Evergreen columnist “There has been a great focus on first-gen students given that we can expect these students to be more negatively impacted by online learnne of the very first sentences ing both financially and in receiving freshmen hear when joining resources,” Vargas wrote in an email. “Transitioning to college is already a the WSU family is, “Cougs challenge in itself, but on top of that, help Cougs.” That motto has not now we have students changed despite the struggling with their new circumstances health, money, mental for the fall semester. Cougs will health and academics. always Although the Couhave to establish gar community has help Cougs We communication with moved to a virtual them so that we can give format, there are them the resources.” many ways to make this year just as When the world started to shut special. down near the end of May, many One group especially impacted families started to experience fiduring this time are first-generation nancial hardship. Though there are students. “La Bienvenida,” which is resources to help financially, WSU offered under the College Assistance families who live outside the U.S. Migrant Program, helps families may not be able to access them. This understand what universities have to year, the way programs and opportuoffer to first-generation students. La nities are promoted is through email, Bienvenida means “the welcoming” in zoom or even livestreams. If students Spanish. do not have the proper resources, Marcela Pattinson, assistant they will also be missing out on these director for community relations and opportunities. outreach at the Office of Multicultural “The university can have as many Student Services at WSU, said that programs as it can hold in its capacithere are many options for first-gen- ty, but if the students are not aware of eration students right now. the programs and opportunities, the “The Office of Community, Equity, programs are no good,” Vargas wrote. and Inclusive Excellence has taken “Now more than ever is it important many steps in providing new refor our different university departsources or just promoting existing ments and programs to move as one ones. There are also many other body and give support by promoting offices that are expanding each other’s resources, especially if resources for food insecurity, they are student resources.” scholarships, and academic No matter who you are or where tutoring,” Pattinson wrote you’re from, WSU is your community, in an email. “We now have and Cougs will always help Cougs. a hotline for academic is a freshman multimedia jourquestions. It is very simple to use, Mackenna nalism major from Kansas City, Missouri. yet very necessary for the success She can be contacted at 335-1140 or at opinion@dailyevergreen.com. The views of our students.” expressed in this column do not necessarily Some first-generation students represent the views of The Daily Evergreen, come from all over the world. Linda its editors or publishers.
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Welcome to the Cougar family | A message from the current ASWSU leaders Dear Class of 2024, We couldn’t be happier to welcome you into the Cougar family, even in the middle of challenging times. Coug alumni everywhere will tell you that once you’re a Coug, you will always be a Coug. This fact has not changed even as our beloved Pullman campus has moved online for the foreseeable future. But make no mistake, when the time is right, Pullman and your Cougar community will be here to welcome you with open arms. Things are going to look different this fall — Martin Stadium will be quiet on Saturdays, Week of Welcome has moved online and many of you have chosen to fulfill your first-year, live-in requirement at home. We are sorry that your altered Cougar experience follows the abrupt end of your high school career. But this modified experience doesn’t make you any less of a Coug. The hallmarks of a Washington State grad will still find their way to you – resilience, adaptability, innovation and a chip on your shoulder that drives you to be a leader in your field. Even as classes have moved online and the definition of normal has slowly changed, we are here to work for you as your elected student representatives.
Now more than ever, student voices are critical to the decision-making process and we encourage you to get involved as frequently and as early as you can. ASWSU is here for you to help navigate your university experience and advocate for you. As your elected student representatives, our job at the end of the day is to ensure that your undergraduate experience is the best that it can be. This mission has only strengthened with the transition online. This mission includes expanding access to online mental health resources, representing students’ academic and financial interests and working towards providing an exceptional undergraduate experience even while classes have moved online. As students, we know that mental health is directly tied to academic performance. This is why ASWSU is working to expand the resources available at Cougar Health Services to include anonymous, online peer listening — you will hear the phrase “Cougs help Cougs” many times and this is an opportunity to do just that. The well-being of our fellow students is of the utmost importance to us, including academic and financial well-being. We are committed to voicing
student concerns about the transition to a new method of educational delivery and the issues that will arise with it. Equally as important, we are exploring all of our options to reduce the financial burden, both internally and at the state level through our lobbying efforts. Most importantly, we will work to preserve the Cougar spirit that has long defined Washington State Cougars. We encourage you to get involved virtually, be an advocate for your fellow student and make the most of the current situation. We will be, and we can’t wait for you to join us as we provide opportunities for students to connect virtually. There is one thing that will hold true – your class is resilient, you can have anything thrown at you and you will overcome. There will come a day when you are in the position to make a mark on WSU in some form or another, and it will be shaped by some of the challenges you will face this upcoming school year. But we believe in you, we support you, we will advocate for you tooth and nail, and we can’t wait to see what you will do. Go Cougs! Curtis Cohen | ASWSU President Sean Doster | ASWSU Vice President
Letters to the Editor Stay connected despite COVID-19 This will be an interesting semester for Cougs everywhere. Obviously, everyone knows that WSU Zoom 2: Electric Boogaloo will make classes more difficult, and it will make labs almost impossible. To all the STEM majors: I give to you my condolences. The best part of school for me was the people. I learned a lot about a variety of topics, but the interactions with other Cougs is what made me come back every semester. Now that experience is unavailable to most students. I do not wish to appear saccharine, but one of our school’s biggest draws is its community. Without being in the same classroom, the camaraderie and spirit of helping each other is lost. So, for any new students to WSU, I am sorry, and I hope you can get that experience soon. I would encourage you to attempt to connect with other students through video chats or other socially distant methods until COVID-19 is gone. Just because most classes are not taking place in Pullman does not mean there aren’t ways to stay connected as Cougs. Stay up to date with what is going on in sports, local govern-
ment and university policies. Even though you may not see it, WSU is always changing. Do not let the administration silence athlete’s voices or try to hit you with more fees because they have spent too much money on other things. If you are an out-of-state student and a freshman, it might be hard for you to make connections with other students if you do not know anyone else who goes to the school. Slide into people’s DMs (if that is what you kids still call it) and try to meet new people. Sooner or later you will find some people you will want to hang out with whenever you can make it to Pullman. Seriously though, stay updated on what goes on in Pullman and at WSU. The last thing you want to see is that there will be more fees for sh-t you will never use. If you are lucky, though, maybe there will be a bar back in the CUB! Or even a dispensary on campus? To anyone who read this, thank you for bearing with a recent grad attempting to write some hogwash about what to do with this semester. I strongly encourage people to pick up an incredibly annoying hobby. Right now I’m diving into cigars. Bruce Mulmat | 2020 Alumnus
A completely new experience Well, this is certainly a different Week of Welcome experience. Hi, I’m Jakob. I graduated last May, and I am a former Evergreen reporter. Like many of you, I graduated during the middle of our country’s shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I know the disappointment of seeing all that hard work put into school and not receiving a graduation ceremony to go with it. While it is easy to remain disappointed, with no WSU football games this fall, nor in-person classes, clubs and social spaces such as the Chinook or the CUB, don’t forget why you are here. It definitely takes much more self-discipline to keep up with online classes. I admittedly had succumbed to
SEMESTER | Continued from Page 8 ranging from Cards Against Humanity to beer pong (please drink responsibly). Even with these steps, friendships and community engagement will take extra work. “Because we are so far apart, it’s going to take some effort to engage,” Holapa said. “I would encourage students to make that effort.”
career every day. If you’re not working to find resources, you can’t blame COVID-19. Work on your application materials, make your own website, and fine-tune your professional social media. The opportunities seem practically endless when you start searching. You can start those projects you’ve been meaning to or reconnect with old ties to the industry. Despite how stressful it’s been to Because we are so far live through a pandemic, it can actually become a marketable attribute. Being apart, it’s going to take successful and finding ways to further some effort to engage your career shows you can work in the face of adversity and, if nothing else, not be any worse off. Kimberly Holapa That’s something to be proud of and assistant vp for external engagement show off. “Instead of looking at what you canDo yourself a favor and get the same not do, focus on what you can do and “college experience” by putting in that do that at the highest level of quality,” work; it’ll pay off! said Horace Alexander Young, associate Furthering Your Career professor of saxophone and jazz studies. There is no doubt that there are opI’ll say it: the whole situation is portunities that once existed that don’t bananas. COVID is crazy, school being now. I lost the chance to participate in online is crazy and navigating all that shows, and my friend can’t get handswhile trying to grow friendships and on experience with museum artwork. career is crazy. But it doesn’t have to be But this shouldn’t stop you. the end of it all. I’ve been able to hone my craft in the Do the work, take the chances and last four months more than I’ve been find ways to think positively about the able to do in the last three years. I start- situation and you can succeed. ed a YouTube channel, made a website Sarah is a senior art and business major and auditioned for a musical theater with roots in Arizona and Washington. She competition – my career path right now can be contacted at 335-1140 or at opinion@ dailyevergreen.com. The views expressed in is thriving, actually. this column do not necessarily represent the It takes motivation and hard work, views of The Daily Evergreen, its editors or but you can find a way to further your publishers.
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Connections to WSU and friendships Week of Welcome is a huge deal on college campuses. It’s where your career launches and where you get your class photo taken. At WSU, you experience the All-Campus Picnic where you can learn about activities, programs and get free food. Although it won’t be happening this fall, WoW won’t be taken down that easily. Joni Ford, assistant director of new student programs, and Kimberly Holapa, assistant vice president for external engagement and strategic initiatives, both clarified that WoW would move forward online. Every event that happens during every WoW will still occur but in a different way. To the Freshmen reading this: you’ll still have a 2020 group photo. Go to the WoW website to see all the events and ways to get involved with regular WoW activities. Also, if you ever feel like you’re alone as a Coug, put on some WSU gear, a mask and walk around. I can almost guarantee someone will say “Go Cougs” to you. Friendships don’t have to suffer either. In fact, going on Zoom and being placed in break-out rooms made me talk to more people in my class than I had when it was done in person. If you enjoy binging TV shows or movies with friends, this is a great time to consider a Netflix subscription so you can use the Netflix Party feature. There are also a lot of games you can play online over Zoom. You can play games
an enhanced form of senioritis after spring break of last semester when WSU transitioned online. Hopefully, you were already prepared for that as college classes in general require more self-discipline than high school. Even if you’re not here getting the full university experience you were expecting, there are still ways you can connect to this campus and make WSU feel like home, you just have to seek them out. College was a special time in my life, and I know it can be for you too. Hopefully in a few years, you get to walk across the stage at graduation to make this changed lifestyle of ours worth it. Good luck this semester, I will be rooting for all of you. Jakob Thorington | 2020 Alumnus
SUPPORT | Cont. from Page 9 Shuffield specifically mentioned the Emerging Leaders program as a great way for students to get involved and build community. The opportunities for student engagement this fall can be beneficial for students to stay happy during the semester. Student clubs and organizations offer outlets for students to find like-minded individuals in a fun, supportive environment. These opportunities, though mostly online, can be the solutions students need with the challenges ahead. Taylor said that though the semester will be significantly different than before, there are still opportunities for students to meet new people and build community. “I would encourage [first-year students] to take advantage of every opportunity that there is ... [Meeting new people] is not going to be at the picnic, it’s not going to be down the hall in the residence hall in the same way,” Taylor said. “But student involvement is still really working hard making platforms for student organizations to connect.” Supporting friends, classmates and even staff members is essential during these trying times. Building and maintaining community is more important than ever. As we all make our way down this unfamiliar path, we need to remember to look out for one another to keep everyone safe, happy and healthy. Adam is a senior Chinese and Spanish major from Fort Collins, Colorado. He can be contacted at 335-1140 or at opinion@dailyevergreen.com. The views expressed in this column do not necessarily represent the views of The Daily Evergreen, its editors or publishers.
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Students find their inner leader Program helps develop community involvement, communication skills By Cheryl Aarnio Evergreen reporter
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The three-tiered program offered by WSU allows students to attend workshops and engage in community service, like Adopt-a-Block. WSU alumna Keanna Maki says she went to Spokane to hear speakers talk about their leadership position. learning to be a leader, said Jordan Goggin, Crimson Leadership VIP coordinator. The students gain friends, which helps them create a support system of like-minded students. Maki said she enjoyed the program. While she realized anyone can be a leader, she thinks the most important part of her experience was the friends she made that she would not have known otherwise. The program draws students from all walks of life, Goggin said. With students from so many different backgrounds, they meet other students like them who are passionate about leadership but who may have different struggles and are in different places
in their leadership journey. “It’s through those different backgrounds and different experiences that we can come to one whole solution when creating things,” he said. “It just made me realize how important it is to have a diverse set of voices to listen to on any given problem.” Emerging Leaders is a one-semester workshop-based certificate, Goggin said. One workshop the students par-ticipated in emphasized effective communication. The workshop also taught students that if they give constructive criticism that included positive and negative reinforcement, it is more likely they will see the results they want. Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson has come to speak to
the students on topics such as public speaking, Goggin said. Many students struggle delivering speeches in class, so the leadership program can help them develop skills that they would not otherwise have the opportunity to.
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able to connect with the community, Gill said. The Crimson Leadership VIP students also advise the students in Emerging Leaders, which helps them practice their leadership skills, Maki said.
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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 not a super extroverted person. I’m definitely more of an introvert. For a long time, I thought that meant I couldn’t be a leader just because I’m not someone who loves public speaking,” Gill said. “[I’ve learned] how me, as myself, can connect people and bring people together and amplify other voices.” She said she gained confidence as a leader in the program and even decided to run for student government. Now she is part of the ASWSU Senate and served as the agricultural and natural sciences senator last year. The program offered includes Emerging Leaders, Crimson Leadership VIP and Leadership WSU, Gill said. As students go through the program, they gain more knowledge about leadership, said Keanna Maki, a recent WSU graduate who went through the program. Emerging Leaders focuses on personal leadership while Crimson Leadership VIP addresses how to be a leader in a community, Gill said. Leadership WSU looks beyond the community. Maki said Leadership WSU students go to Spokane to hear from people in leadership positions and learn how they got started and how leadership has impacted them. However, the program has more benefits than solely
It just made me realize how important it is to have a diverse set of voices to listen to.
The yearlong Crimson Leadership VIP program focuses on helping others in the community. Last year, students participated in Adopta-Block, in which they cleaned up different streets and were
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This year, the entire leadership program will be online, Gill said. The leadership team is navigating ways to continue connecting and engaging with students in a virtual format.
Club members raise funds to protect sharks WSU student creates club to educate others about shark ecosystems By Jenna Geelan Evergreen reporter
One wildlife ecology and conservation sciences major had a vision to save sharks. So she did. The WSU Shark Conservation Club was founded in 2018. President Amanda Krieger said the goal for this club is to educate the public about the impact sharks have on the human population. “Sharks are harvested every day for their fins, as well as a substance from their liver that is used for skincare,” she said. “Since their species has a negative connotation, there is not a lot of public support to focus on efforts to save their species. This is why we are trying to educate people about their impact on our world and why we need them.” Krieger, senior wildlife ecology and conservation sciences major, started the club to focus on something in her major, which helped her build
connections with people in the conservation field. She said the club also provides hands-on experience. Vice President Carissa Maier said the club was founded to spread the message that sharks are important in their ecosystems. This student organization has grown from four members — the number needed to create a Registered Student Organization — to now having 32 active members. This semester will look different; however, the club still plans on organizing Shark Week in October. “We will definitely bring in speakers, probably virtually, and show documentaries. We’ll definitely try to make it as normal as we possibly can, even though we have different circumstances from the previous year,” Maier said. “It’s going to be a week-long event, and we do something different every single day.” She said the club holds annual Mom’s Weekend fundraiser events, which was not able to happen this past spring.
As a fundraiser, moms and students would pay a ticket fee to paint with the club. The money was then used toward the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Maier said. Some club members are connected with Dave Lowry, who does shark research with the department. Olivia Smith has been a member of the Shark Conservation Club for two years. She said there has been great growth within her time as a member. For those interested in the club, Smith said to try to do things on campus that impact sharks positively. The club regularly meets about twice a month. During a typical meeting, the members and officers talk about raising money so they can donate to shark researchers, Maier said. “We try to make this sort of an interactive process so we try to involve as many people as we can,” she said. “We do a lot of hands-on stuff in the community, like stream cleanups, COURTESY OF OLIVIA SMITH and we’ve done a 5K to fund- The WSU Shark Conservation Club organizes shark week annually. This year, it will take an online format instead. raise money.”
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How to shop without fighting crowds
Columnist sheds light on alternatives to multinational chains in Pullman, Moscow
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ove-in is upon us. The gas station at Safeway is chock full of parents washing their windshields, and you can hardly find a parking spot at Walmart. Amid the grab for food and furnishings, where do you go to get what you need? This semester poses a unique problem. While there is admittedly less of a crowd as some Cougs opt to stay home, the ever-present challenge remains: with COVID-19 still looming, how does one avoid the crowd? Groceries Winco in Moscow is open 24 hours (I’m looking at you, Walmart) so you can get everything to stock your pantry and then some at any hour. Their prices are still cheap compared to other stores, and the only thing you have to remember is they only accept debit or cash. If your parents are willing to buy you groceries and want to use their credit card, it’s in the best interest of your budget to maybe go elsewhere. Rosauers Supermarket in Moscow is also a good option, and there is a Safeway as well on the far side of town. If you make the trek to Moscow, don’t forget to top off your gas tank while you’re there. Whether you’re staying in Pullman or your parents’ car is headed back to the west side, there’s never a more opportune time to get some cheaper gas without the Washington state taxes tacked on. In Pullman, there is the Safeway on Bishop Boulevard. It’s far less crowded than Walmart and just across the street, so it’s a good option for getting the essentials. It can be a
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Beat the rush by shopping smarter, not faster. Some options students can consider for groceries includes Winco and Rosauers Supermarket, which are both in Moscow. Students can also get a box fan in Ace Hardware. bit more for groceries, but an important note is the store has an app for digital coupons. You can even scan the item to see if there’s any coupons for that product. On Grand Avenue, Dissmore’s IGA is also a good option. While things may be pricier than the ever-loved Walmart, it’s supporting a smaller business as opposed to the multinational chain. This store is also very close to campus for anyone in the dorms or located in Apartment Land. Furnishings I’m used to driving a bigger car, but since mine is in the shop and I’m borrowing my mom’s, I’m extremely sympathetic to anyone with a smaller vehicle. I love the gas mileage, but I realize it doesn’t even have to be outof-state students flying in who need to buy everything at the other end. Let me remind you, dear readers, that it is August. I thought I had everything for the dorm my freshman year, even the little Arctic Air
portable air conditioner. It was great for sitting at my desk, but move-in is another animal entirely. Especially if there are ramps or stairs involved, you’re going to be sweating. Don’t forget the box fan! And I’m going to say it again, do not forget the fan. Every year Walmart sells out and people ask where they can get a hold of them, so I’m here to help you out. Just next door to Walmart is Pullman Building Supply. They have that fan you need and some other decor, so don’t sweat it — pun intended. They’ll make sure you can get some air circulating while you haul everything into the room. Ace Hardware is also a good option for a box fan. Since the Pullman location closed about two years ago, Tri-State Distributors in Moscow or Ace Hardware in Colfax are the nextbest options. Moscow also has their building supply location. Before it closed down, Shopko
was an excellent place to get dorm decor without fighting the Walmart crowd. Now, Bed Bath & Beyond or Marshalls at the Palouse Empire Mall are your best bet to get those folding chairs or storage bins you need. If you’re feeling thrifty, check out Palouse Treasures, the WSU Surplus Store, Goodwill or Palouse Habitat for Humanity. You may not always find exactly what you need at these places, but I almost always find something I want or think is cool. Best of luck in the coming months, Cougs. Remember to wear your masks, do your best to stay healthy and make the most of the online experience. Because a lot more time will be spent at home, hopefully this list helps you deck the halls in a way that suits you. Jacqui is a business management and multimedia journalism major from Tustin, California. She can be contacted at 335-1140 or at mint@dailyevergreen.com. The views expressed in this column do not necessarily represent the views of The Daily Evergreen, its editors or publishers.
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Spicy Chorizo with fried potatoes
One of the crispiest carbs just got married to the greasiest meat; what more can you ask for
By Sarah Daniels Evergreen columnist
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otatoes are the best food in existence. Period. But … they’re minimally nutritious. In fact, I’m not sure there is any benefit, other than fulfilling your love of carbs. I had to find a way to make a potato dish that gave me fried potatoes and some sort of nutrition, so some type of meat was the obvious way to go. Enter: chorizo. Chorizo is an under-appreciated spicy meat that pairs well with my spuddy obsession. It, paired with my seasoning and some nicely fried potatoes, allows me to feel at least 20 percent less guilty when I eat an entire bowl of potatoes. Warning: chorizo is greasy. Invest in a splatter guard before you attempt, or DIY with some aluminum foil. This dish serves three to four people, and the seasoning makes 6 tablespoons of seasoning mix Ingredients: • 9-12 ounces of chorizo (what size it comes in depends on the brand)
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2 large russet potatoes, diced ¼ cup canola or peanut oil 1 ½ tablespoons Kosher/table salt • 1 ½ teaspoons black ground pepper • 1 ½ tablespoons garlic power • 1 tablespoon onion powder • 1 tablespoon paprika • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less, to taste) • 1 teaspoon thyme (ground will blend better in the seasoning mix) • Optional: cornstarch • Optional: eggs • Optional: tortilla shells • Optional: cilantro Seasoning mix instructions: • Combine all spices in a bowl or container and mix Recipe: • After dicing potatoes, soak them in a mixing bowl with water o This is optional but will make the potatoes crispier • Cook chorizo in frying pan on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 6-9 minutes; set aside o You will know the chorizo is done once it comes together and looks less liquid; it will look more like ground beef • Before the chorizo finishes, drain potatoes and dry them with towels or paper towels • Toss diced potatoes with cornstarch
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Chorizo is greasy, so it’s best to invest in a splatter guard before you attempt to make this recipe. This dish alone can serve about three to four people. o This is optional but will make them crispier • Drizzle about a tablespoon of oil into a frying pan and turn on medium-high heat • Once the oil is hot, add the diced potatoes and add the rest of the oil o You’ll know the oil is hot when you can see waves in the oil o You can check this by throwing 1 piece of potato in, if it hisses and starts frying, the oil is ready • Fry the potatoes, flipping and stirring frequently; about 15-20 minutes o Taste test the potatoes and cook until your preferred done-ness
• Reduce heat to medium • Sprinkle in the seasoning mix to taste and stir into potatoes • Add the chorizo to the potatoes and mix thoroughly • Optional: Add a scrambled egg (best to scramble before adding) or fried egg on top for a breakfast option • Serve on its own, or with warmed tortillas, and garnish with cilantro Enjoy! It’s easy, high protein (fat, too, unfortunately. I won’t lie), and can work for breakfast or dinner! PS: use Windex to clean the grease off your stovetop.
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Group celebrates Mexican culture WSU sophomore revives Ballet de Folklorico club, plans to perform at events By Annie Hager Evergreen reporter
Michelle Cordova decided to lead Ballet Folklorico at WSU with one goal in mind: connecting people to their roots using dance. Ballet Folklorico is a new WSU club led by Cordova, sophomore landscape architecture major. She was born in Seattle and moved to Mexico when she was two years old. Folklorico started developing around the same time the Spanish Conquest was happening in the Aztec Empire, which was around the 1750s. Folklorico comes from the heritage of Indigenous peoples, Europeans and African dances, Cordova said. Maria de Jesus Dixon, organization adviser for Ballet Folklorico, said this club has always been a part of the
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The Ballet Folklorico de WSU group has previously performed at Mom’s Weekend, recognition events and graduation.
university, but was revived again by Cordova. “[Michelle is] determined, always happy and enthusiastic,” Dixon said. When Cordova started attending WSU in fall 2019, she said it was a culture shock. Witnessing less diversity at WSU made her more homesick. “It is just nice to be able to dance something that has been going on for a long period of time,” Cordova said. Folklorico is performed the same way over a generation, which requires a strict way of following specific steps. Cordova said for example, the dancers stomp, heel, stomp and repeat. “[It’s] a way to celebrate my culture in a place that isn’t the forefront,” Dixon said. There are 10 people who are part of WSU’s Ballet Folklorico dance group, and a few performances have been held during recognition events, graduation and college suc-
cess programs. “I want Mexicans to be able to get closer to their culture, and for students who aren’t Mexican — it would be nice for them to be able to join and learn more,” Cordova said. One of Cordova’s favorite memories while leading the club is watching how her students started out and seeing how they improved before things happened with COVID-19, she said. “They are quick learners and enjoy doing what they do,” Cordova said. Being able to showcase Mexican culture through leading Ballet Folklorico at WSU makes Cordova feel proud. “I just knew that dancing is my way of [bringing together] my community,” she said. “I wanted to create a community that people could be able to join.”
Letter from the Editor: The art of reinvention ROOTS editor will incorporate more podcasts, encourages students to grow during pandemic By Madysen McLain Evergreen ROOTS editor
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s WSU students log into their first Zoom meetings of the semester, I hope they take this unusual time to grow. Growth can take many formats, whether it’s picking up a new hobby or finally listening to that one podcast you’ve been putting on the backburner. If you haven’t met me yet, I’m Madysen McLain and I’m a senior majoring in multimedia journalism. I attended high school in a small town called Hunters, Washington. In addition to my involvement in The Daily Evergreen, I am a resident adviser and an officer for the Association
for Women in Communications. I recently listened to a Ted Radio Hour podcast episode about reinvention. The topic alone seemed wildly relevant to the times we are all living in. It seems like almost all aspects of my life have taken a virtual format: classes, social interactions and even, physical activity. As I heard story after story, I kept thinking about how I could reinvent the ROOTS section this semester. I hope to use the many virtual tools around me to effectively tell the stories of business leaders, community activists and student leaders. Reinvention for this section can take many forms, such as producing more podcasts or creating a series
of articles about a topic that has national and local impacts on Pullman. Some of those topics that come to mind are racial and gender inequalities. I hope to continue providing thorough coverage of new and outgoing business on the Palouse, as well as outstanding undergraduate and graduate students. Now circling back to WSU students, whether you are at home or in Pullman, there are opportunities around you. Meet a few extra times with your professors over Zoom, make the time to try out an online class offered by university recreation or donate to local businesses in Pullman. If you have a story idea or are interested in working for The Daily Evergreen, feel free to email me at life@dailyevergreen.com. There is also an option to reach me through phone or Zoom.
Pullman residents practice public speaking Group members compete in speech competitions, ‘off-the-cuff’ dialogue By Zach Goff Evergreen reporter
There are two words that strike fear into most people’s eyes: public speaking. The Pullman Toastmasters is a group devoted to helping people improve their public speaking skills, Pullman Toastmasters president Joy Blace said. The international organization began in 1924 and grew to its present membership of over 350,000 people with the goal to create more confident communicators, according to the organization’s website. Michael Irvin, Pullman Toastmasters secretary, joined the group in 1989.
Irvin was a part of a local singles’ group and was persuaded to try out something new. Ever since, Irvin said he has taken up almost every position in the group’s cabinet. “The thing that tipped me into it was when I got a hand-written note from the clubs’ secretary thanking me for joining and asking me to join again,” he said. As a fresh-faced professor at WSU, Irvin said he would “blank-out” when speaking to students, which played a part in him joining the club. “The dirty secret is, 30some years later, I still get stage fright,” Irvin said. “Now I know how to control it and give a good presentation anyways.” Blace said each meeting has several opportunities for mem-
bers to practice their public speaking skills from speeches prepared beforehand to “offthe-cuff” conversational skill development, Irvin said. After each speech, members give feedback on what went well, as well as other areas to improve in. While he attended for the practicality of the organization, Irvin said he stayed because of the friends he made along the way. “Everyone in the club wants you to do well,” Blace said. “The only time we are competitive is during our speech competitions, which we only do once a year now.” The group meets 6:30 a.m. Mondays via Zoom. Visit the Annika ZEIGLER | Daily evergreen illustration Pullman Toastmasters web- The Pullman chapter of Toastmasters International will meet site to get involved. 6:30 a.m. every Monday over Zoom.
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Local cinema temporarily closes
Some employees laid off; open for private screenings By Andrea Gonzalez Evergreen reporter
Pullman Village Centre Cinemas is temporarily closed because no new movie titles are available. However, the cinema is offering private screenings. Sean Warner, Village Center Cinema chief operating officer, said movie studios have not released new movies since March. The cinema was playing older repertory titles, but this was not
creating enough business to keep the theater open. The theater temporarily closed on July 19. Warner said the cinema is offering private screenings that costs around $100 for groups up to 20 people. The cinema’s staff is using the temporary closing to clean and sanitize the entire business, he said. The cinema has also implemented other safety guidelines like capacity restrictions where every other row is blocked off. This ensures distance between patrons if they are not part of the same group.
The cinema will reopen when new movies become available, Warner said. However, movie studios have been pushing back the release dates for several movies. Warner said he cannot put an exact number on the amount of money the cinema lost because he does not know how well the movies would have sold. However, most employees were laid off due to a loss of money. New movie titles are supposed to be available on Aug. 21 and 31. Warner said he hopes to reopen the cinema by those dates.
LIBRARY | Continued from Page 4 Spohnholz said librarians put together lockers in front of Holland & Terrell Libraries where students can pick up items after ordering them from home. Spohnholz said librarians have been mailing books to students since closing,
and they will continue to do so through the postal service free of charge. He said he has been using the mailing services, and it has worked fine for him. However, it takes a while to come in the mail. Spohnholz said he will make sure
his students understand the need to order materials in advance so the materials arrive in time. He said he will be more time flexible, so his students can find the books they need and get access to those books. The libraries will be closed for fall
RESOURCES | Continued from Page 3 form or call the Office of the Dean of Students. The form must be completed a day prior to the pick-up date to reserve a bag, according to the form. Bags contain different materials, including food, hygiene products and safe-sex supplies. The bags can be picked up 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at the east side of the Lighty Student Services building. Students can get additional assistance through the Office of the Dean of Students’ Student Care Network. Creighton said the network is a system-wide initiative that helps students overcome challenges through early intervention and connect them to appropriate resources. “The Student Care Network is designed to be a place where you acknowledge that you need some support, but you’re not sure how to go about getting it,” she said. Students struggling can make referrals for themselves through the Student Care Network’s online referral form. Faculty, staff and other individuals can make referrals as well, Creighton said. “I think it’s so important for us to stay connect-
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Pullman Village Centre Cinemas might reopen late August if new movie titles become available.
ed to each other socially, even though we might be physically distant,” she said. “The Coug experience does not end at the borders of campus or at the end of the Pullman city limits. The Coug experience is a lifelong thing.” Academic Success and Career Center Terese King, ASCC director and executive director of university advising, said the ASCC offers students both academic and career services. This includes academic and career advising. Advising drop-ins are available 2-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The ASCC also offers academic coaching. “That is for students struggling in a class, those who are looking for motivation in terms of getting their work done, or they’re having difficulty between the transition from high school to college-level courses,” she said. Students can receive peer tutoring through the ASCC. Tutoring services for lower division courses are free and will be conducted online this fall, King said. Access Center Access Center Director Meredyth Goodwin said the center serves students with documented disabili-
but there has not been a decision made for spring, Blakesley said. She said books can be returned by mail. If students are in Pullman, books can be returned in the dropbox. More information can be found on the WSU Libraries website.
ties or medical conditions. The center works on providing accommodations to help students with their learning or living environments. “We really focus on reducing barriers that students might experience,” she said, “and every student experiences different barriers, according to how their disability or medical condition impacts them.” Testing accommodations are the most frequently requested service, King said. This includes time extensions during exams. ASCC also provides other services such as assisted technology and alternative print resources. WSU Libraries WSU Libraries Dean Jay Starratt said almost all their services will still be available online, despite the closure of WSU libraries on the Pullman campus this fall. These services include reference, reserves and instruction, as well as manuscripts, archives and special collections. Starratt said a huge percentage of their books, journals and magazines are available digitally. Many R E A D M O R E AT D A I LY E V E R G R E E N . C O M
Religious Directory Pullman Presbyterian Chruch www.pullmanpc.org (509) 332-2659
Sacred Heart
St. James Episcopal Church
Roman Catholic Church 400 NE Ash St., Pullman On College Hill Saturday Service at 4:30 pm Sunday Services at 8:30 am and 10:30 am Parking Lot Mass at Village Centre Cinemas Tuesday, August 18 at 8:30 am For more information visit: www.sacredheartpullman.org
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1410 NE Stadium Way , Pullman, office@stjamespullman.org Sunday Worship Online@9am
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Building Hours: Sunday thru Friday, 9 am – 9 pm Holy Hour: Thursday, 4 pm – 5 pm Reconciliation: Thursday, 4 pm – 5 pm
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Encounter Ministries
pullmanfoursquare.org Pastor Marshall McVay Join Us This Saturday Service times: Sabbath School: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service: 11:30 a.m. www.pullmansda.org
Sunday Morning Services: 10:00 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church
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just past McGee Park in Pullman
645 N. Grand Ave. 509-715-1500 website: www.encounterministries.com
Community Congregational United Church of Christ
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Online Only, www.pullmanucc.org, Zoom link Minister Steve Van Kuiken Inclusive & Progressive (509) 332-6411
Living Faith Fellowship
An American Baptist/Disciples of Christ Congregation
Sundays Online Service at 10:30 AM
An inclusive Christian fellowship where everyone is welcome
Find us on Facebook & Instagram
(208) 882-2924
Published Weekly
1300 NE Lybecker 332 -1985
Pastor Wes Howell
LGBT-Friendly, an RIC Congregation
Join us in person or online Sunday mornings at 10:00 am.
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MONDAY, AUG. 17, 2020 | PAGE 15
Catch friends, not COVID
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in the community. Use this opportunity to connect with as many different clubs and groups on campus as you can. Chances are, you will meet someone with similar interests and you can join a few organiza-
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of adventure programs and experiential learning. Staff sanitize gear regularly, and participants must wear masks and maintain social distance, among other restrictions specific to each activity. All outdoor trips are free to students
What better way to become better friends ... than by getting out on a little adventure?
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Social distancing doesn’t mean you have to be socially distant. Make a trip to the UREC or ORC and socialize with some outdoors-y people; you might get lucky.
Attend virtual Week of Welcome events, form study groups in class via Zoom or in-person
By Emma Ledbetter Evergreen columnist
W
hether you are an incoming freshman or returning to WSU for a fourth year, the prospect of online classes can be daunting — and not just because of Zoom fatigue. Making and keeping friends when
you can’t meet in person can be difficult. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways you can meet your new COVID crew, whether you want to get outdoors or prefer staying online. UREC and ORC Whether or not you are living in Pullman, you can use University Recreation resources for your health — and your social life. Try a virtual fitness class during Week of Welcome, visit the Student Recreation Center for a bouldering clinic, or sign up for a trip with the Outdoor Recreation Center. Activities are formatted to comply with local and national regulations, said Jonathan Stahl, UREC assistant director
Jonathan Stahl UREC assistant director of adventure programs
this semester, Stahl said. By signing up, you can learn outdoor adventure skills, such as backpacking or camping, while meeting fellow Cougs. The rental shop at the ORC is open to students and all gear is properly disinfected, Stahl said. Kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and tents are among the items available for use. “Maybe you have a friend, or someone who’s not even that great of a friend yet, but who you want to become better friends with,” Stahl said. “What better way to become better friends … than by getting out on a little adventure with them?” Week of Welcome events Week of Welcome is usually dedicated to convocation, the all-campus picnic, informal club meetings and a whole array of get-to-know-you games that allow you to connect with fellow Cougs before classes even begin. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, Week of Welcome will look different this year, with many more events taking place online. For instance, a virtual resource fair will connect you to different organizations
tions together. Don’t let the awkwardness of Zoom introductions get you down. If you find a group you like, you can attend in-person gatherings once restrictions are lifted and meet all the people you met online. Classes You may not be able to physically sit next to someone in class, but that doesn’t mean you can’t connect with them via Zoom. Many professors encourage forming study groups, and some may even provide time during lecture to do so. Use this time — and the fact that our Zoom accounts are linked to our WSU emails — to contact a few people about studying. You may end up meeting only on Zoom, or if you all live nearby, you could gather for a socially-distanced study session. Either way, study partners can often become good friends, so take advantage of this opportunity. Emma is a junior microbiology major from Newcastle, Washington. She can be contacted at 335-1140 or at mint@dailyevergreen. com. The views expressed in this column do not necessarily represent the views of The Daily Evergreen, its editors or publishers.
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