Letters From the Editor – The Daily Evergreen

Letter from the Mint editor: Celebrate mom’s weekend with simple activities

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen mint editor

April 11, 2019

Welcome, once again, to the Minty-freshest section around. We’re rocking a Mom’s Weekend theme today as we anticipate the arrival of thousands of Cougar parents on campus. This is my first Mom’s Weekend ever, and I don’t quite know what to expect. I’ve heard the rumors about moms going...

Letter from the mint editor: People of the Palouse will showcase stories

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen mint editor

April 4, 2019

Now that I can sit outside without freezing, I’ve been spending a lot of time studying on Thompson Flats. And by studying, I mean getting distracted by all the people walking by and lounging on the grass near me. I’m not sure why I love people-watching, but I could sit for hours imagining stories...

Letter from the Mint editor: Treat pre-spring blues with sandals, music, events

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen mint editor

March 21, 2019

Yesterday was the first official day of spring, and let me just say, it couldn’t come soon enough. Spring semester feels less than “springy,” and my fatigue and lack of productivity the past few months left me wondering if I might have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Turns out, I don’t have it,...

Letter from the Mint editor: Avoid inevitable snowy death this winter

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen mint editor

February 21, 2019

It’s my first winter in Pullman, and I can’t exactly say it’s going well. I was born and raised on the west side, so I’m a fan of moderate climates with minimal snow and ice. I heard Pullman was not conducive to my weather preferences, but for a lot of January, I was starting to believe this...

Letter from the Mint editor: Communicate openly for your relationship’s sake

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen mint editor

February 14, 2019

Welcome, once again, to Mint. You’ll notice this week we have a Valentine’s Day theme, and you know what that means! Time for a letter from the editor about everyone’s favorite holiday. Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays you either love or hate. There is no in-between. Specifically,...

Letter from the Mint editor: ‘Full send’ lifestyle is for college students

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen mint editor

January 31, 2019

I recently decided to live my life with more of a “full send” outlook. If you know me at all, you know I am definitely not a full send type of gal. I am absolutely not spontaneous — my planner is my life — and I think the phrase “partial send” is probably a safer life motto. However,...

Letter from the Mint editor: Never look at creepy dolls

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen mint editor

January 24, 2019

Last semester, Mint frequently featured letters from the editor, or “lettidors,” written by former Mint section editor Lauren Ellenbecker. Fortunately, I ran into Lauren the other day and was able to ask for advice about crafting the perfect letter for readers. She revealed she sometimes got goo...

Letter from the Mint editor: Writing the perfect column

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen mint editor

January 17, 2019

Hello again, Mint reader. I appreciate you taking the time to flip (or scroll, for you tech-savvy folks) to our section. If I’m being honest, I’m not entirely sure how to write a letter from the editor. It was a part of the job I conveniently forgot about until after I was hired, and, well, now...

Letter from the Mint editor: Brush your teeth with Mint, let our content make you ‘woke’

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen mint editor

January 10, 2019

If you’re reading this, you either have nothing better to do with your time than read the ramblings of a crazed college freshman, or you’re my parents. Hi, Mom and Dad. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Emma Ledbetter and I am the new section editor for Mint. My special skills include being...

Letter from the Mint editor: It’s never a bad idea to culture yourself; goodbye

LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen mint editor

December 10, 2018

Here’s my advice to excel in life: culture yourself. Personally, I find it necessary in order to be a decent human being. I’ve been in the process of trying to achieve this and to some degree I have. This is thanks to studying abroad, becoming friends with people around the world and even writing...