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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Different organs are associated with a specific element, which is why practitioners of Chinese medicine focus on them.

Free your qi: Elements connect to body

MAGGIE QUINLAN, Evergreen reporter September 26, 2018

In Chinese medicine, your personality can say a lot about your health. In fact, there’s little separation between behavior and body function in this tradition.             There are five elements...

WSU freshmen Austin Pomeroy, left, and Angela Guadamuz enjoy an evening out on the grass. Relationships in college offer many positives but can also pose barriers.

How to handle college relationships, from university couples

RYAN LUNDBERG, Evergreen reporter September 26, 2018

To some, a committed relationship can draw up powerful imagery of what they have seen on television or heard on the radio, but what makes a relationship reach those truly special heights? WSU student...

The key to a good gnocchi is in the texture, which can be achieved by frying it in a skillet for about three minutes.

Staying classy on a college budget: Potato Gnocchi

LUKE HOLLISTER, Evergreen assistant photo editor September 19, 2018

The key to good gnocchi is having the correct texture. Make sure you do not add too much flour but don’t stress about the rest of it. It is fairly simple to make. I would say potato gnocchi is the perfect...

Long, pictured above, had trouble coming up with recipes that would satisfy her complicated diet. While veganism comes with multiple health benefits, raw veganism is more strict about excluding any cooked food.

Cook your food, raw veganism is too hard

HALLE LONG, Evergreen reporter September 19, 2018

“Are you crazy?” I got this sentiment more than once when I told my friends I was trying a raw vegan diet, and if I’m being honest, I also thought this more than once during my week of raw veganism. Curious...

Even bad posture can cause tension in the body, which Chinese medicine would describe as a structural block.

Free your qi: Finding root cause for bad energy

MAGGIE QUINLAN, Evergreen reporter September 19, 2018

Have you ever wondered what qi — pronounced like ‘chi’ — really is? Qi is a central concept in traditional Chinese medicine. According to this philosophy, qi is one of many types of energy....

‘I’m so much stronger than I thought I was’

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter September 12, 2018

A race that includes swimming for a long distance, immediately jumping onto a bike while still dripping wet and trying to get your legs to work again during a run can put huge amounts of stress on the...

Kelly Kingsland, left, and Russell Poe, co-owners of Affinity Farm, share their experiences about running a small farm during a tour Monday
evening. They only use organic methods to grow produce for their customers and said they strive to work with minimal outside input.

Affinity Farm invites locals for community tour

ZACH GOFF, Evergreen reporter September 12, 2018

Russell Poe and Kelly Kingsland usually hired help to assist with Affinity Farm, their one-acre farm they created 17 years ago. They opted to work alone this year. Poe and Kingsland annually invite community...

Brian Hannibal, from left, Elliott Sher and Tiffany Portue, all students at the University of Idaho and members of the Vandal Cycling Club, celebrate their win Saturday morning at the Palouse Sprint Triathlon in Moscow.

Sprint Triathlon runs through Moscow

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter September 10, 2018

The Palouse Sprint Triathlon allowed anyone on the Palouse to participate in an attainable race through Moscow on Saturday. Participants started with a 500 yard swim at the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center,...

Women shaved their legs as an alternative to stockings but the practice is outdated and sexist.

Taking down patriarchy one unshaven leg at a time

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter September 5, 2018

Ladies, you haven’t lived until you’ve felt the warm summer breeze through your luscious leg hair. Men won’t tell you how great it is but I will: it’s fantastic. “I don’t even know when...

Even macaroni and cheese can be made healthy with replacements like nutritional yeast, hemp seeds and creative use of fruits.

Quick ways to add flavor to cheap meals

MAGGIE QUINLAN, Evergreen reporter September 5, 2018

On a tight schedule and tight budget, students make a lot of simple meals on the go. If sandwiches, pasta and microwavable food are staples of your diet, you might be wondering how you could quickly —...

While organic fruits and vegetables can break the bank, there are other options to explore when trying to add veggies to a daily meal.

Doable health habits most students can afford

MAGGIE QUINLAN, Evergreen reporter August 29, 2018

We’ve all heard that living a healthy lifestyle saves you money in the end. “Investing in your health today will prevent medical expenses tomorrow,” say chimer-inners. But is that practical? How...

Coconut oil is a popular health trend used among celebrities and beauty gurus, but the high concentration of unsaturated fats has sparked a nutritional controversy.

Cracking down on great coconut oil debate, sort of

CHLOE GRUNDMEIER, Evergreen reporter August 29, 2018

Coconut oil is fantastic. It’s a superfood full of fatty acids that can promote fat loss, better brain function and longer life, according to heathline.com. The healthy saturated fats in coconut oil...

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