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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

Ross Gay was able to capture the emotional intimacy of his poetry even in a Zoom room.

OPINION: Visiting writer invoked joy, intimacy

MAKAYLA NORTH October 28, 2020

On Oct. 15, the WSU Visiting Writers’ Series invited poet Ross Gay to stream a live reading of his work, including an excerpt from his new 100+ page poem, “Be Holding” and several selections from...

These scary murderers still haunt us today in the form of stories, books and movies.

OPINION: Top ten spooky Victorian era murderers

GRACE LAPIERRE October 28, 2020

With Spooktober upon us and shows like “Making a Murder” popular on Netflix, there is no better time for me to share a handful of my favorite historic killers and where you can learn about them. Here...

A new list of candy for trick-or-treaters has been released in keeping with CDC standards.

OPINION: Satire: Halloween candies for 2020

MADELINE GREER October 28, 2020

2020 has been one of the most unpredictable and bizarre years of our lifetime. So, what could go wrong on the spookiest night of the year? One of the biggest topics amongst Americans is always food. We...

Internships are an important part of getting a career, and COVID-19 shouldnt stop you from getting one.

OPINION: Get internships during COVID-19

GRACE LAPIERRE October 27, 2020

I was fortunate enough to get a summer internship lined up during the pandemic in an office that adapted to the circumstances and allowed telework. Now, as the pandemic continues, there is some advice...

Volunteering benefits others, and yourself. Its important to get out in your community and give back.

OPINION: WSU students should volunteer more

MEGHAN HENRY, Evergreen managing editor October 27, 2020

In college, students are constantly being told to beef up their resumes. Greek houses encourage their members to get into the community to volunteer, even offering ways to access more information on philanthropic...

Green energy is crucial for our future, and it all starts with corporations.

OPINION: Companies need to go carbon-neutral

JACQUELINE MALDONADO-HERNANDEZ October 27, 2020

Famed electronics company Apple has announced its plan to go carbon neutral by 2030, which is 20 years earlier than required by the United Nations, who issued a document requiring businesses to go carbon...

Voting should be fun and interactive — not old and boring. Heres some ideas to liven things up a little.

OPINION: Satire: Voting needs to be reworked

JOEY FRANKLIN October 27, 2020

There is plenty of controversy surrounding the upcoming election’s voting process, including voting by mail, absentee ballots and the health concerns about voting in person. Government officials have...

Sex ed is an important part of childhood development. However, this Senate bill is not necessarily the right way to achieve that.

OPINION: New Washington sex ed bill isn’t a good option

HANNA YUZYUK October 27, 2020

Washington’s current sexual education bill demonstrates that our society differs in opinions about what is appropriate and what is not in a classroom setting. There are not only two polar opinions in...

The final presidential debate served as an example of how skewed and flawed the elections are.

OPINION: Countdown to the 3rd: An appeal to heaven

JACOB HERSH, Evergreen columnist October 23, 2020

“And I will show you something different from either Your shadow at morning striding behind you Or your shadow at evening rising to meet you; I will show you fear in a handful of dust.” - T.S....

Spring break is a time to relax and unwind — students need that.

OPINION: Bring back spring break for WSU students

MADELINE GREER October 22, 2020

WSU recently announced its plans to cancel spring break for spring 2021. They decided to add three days off during the semester and start the semester a week later than originally scheduled. These days...

Don’t let politics turn you away from your humanity — stay connected with your neighbors, even if their political leanings may differ from yours.

OPINION: Keep your humanity while remaining political

MEGHAN HENRY, Evergreen managing editor October 22, 2020

As we draw closer to Nov. 3, the rifts between political parties grow deeper in our country. Among the youngest voters, there is an inability to ignore our political beliefs when it comes to our relationships...

Dogs detecting coronavirus puts them at risk, and we have to consider whether that’s acceptable.

OPINION: Protect dogs from COVID-19

JACQUELINE MALDONADO-HERNANDEZ October 22, 2020

Dogs are now being used at Helsinki Airport to detect COVID-19 on arriving passengers, but they might be more at risk than we think. Elian Peltier, a writer for The New York Times, wrote that the dogs...

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