The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

People should partake in volunteering; it makes our community a better place.

OPINION: Give back to your community 

PORTIA SIMMONS March 31, 2021

My mother says in order to become a better person in life, you have to give back. Volunteering is an easy and effective way to give back to your community. There are many different ways to get involved,...

The question lies within ourselves, is it crazy to believe there is more out there?

OPINION: Is there really an alternate universe?

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief March 18, 2021

In a conference in 2016, Elon Musk said the odds of us living in a reality is one in billions. The “reality” we currently live in is what we consider a base world, according to an article.  The...

OPINION: Is the junior writing portfolio necessary? 

OPINION: Is the junior writing portfolio necessary? 

GRACE LAPIERRE March 18, 2021

I had to take the junior writing portfolio timed write early because I was seen as a junior, despite not actually being in my third year of college. I love writing, but I hate the way that the portfolio...

College students are really going through that (not) “Summertime sadness” this semester.

LETTER: Spring breakers turn spring broken

MEGHAN HENRY, Evergreen managing editor March 18, 2021

WSU has worked long and hard to keep us all healthy and happy for a year now. We’ve seen the cute signs on the president’s lawn and the play-on-words captions posted on the mirrors in the Chinook and...

Whats the best way to start liking conflict? Do you become a ball of fire, or simply learn to speak up?

SATIRE: (Don’t) Ask Gemma: How to deal with work-related conflict

EMMA LEDBETTER and DIANA RIOS March 17, 2021

Dear Emma, I am a very passive, conflict-averse person. My employment makes it hard to be both of those things and still do a good job. I need to figure out how to like conflict — and fast. A few...

Music comes in many different mediums.

OPINION: “Without music, life would be a mistake”

PORTIA SIMMONS March 17, 2021

I have always had the fantasy of playing in a rock and roll band. I decided to take the first step towards achieving this daydream. I bought a drum set off Facebook Marketplace. I felt proud, setting up...

OPINION: Do Black lives matter to city council?

OPINION: Do Black lives matter to city council?

MEGHAN HENRY, Evergreen managing editor March 11, 2021

As a result of the Black Lives Matter movement’s reemergence in the media, towns and cities worldwide have rallied their council members and representatives to show their support through public art pieces. Washington...

Joel Bervell, second year medical student and Medical Student Council President uses platforms on social media to spread awareness of racial bias in medicine.

OPINION: Racial bias has no place in medicine

DIANA RIOS March 11, 2021

A place that is synonymous with healing is not usually a forefront for scrutiny when thinking of racial inequality if you aren’t a person who has to deal with racism in the first place. Many times, racial...

Students will now have to pay to park at CHS when using services.

OPINION: Loss of Cougar Health Services free parking is disappointing

GRACE LAPIERRE March 11, 2021

A Twitter post from the ASWSU President on March 1 brought my attention to the fact Cougar Health Services will no longer be offering free parking. ASWSU President Curtis Cohen said he thinks the decision...

All patriarchal stereotypes aside, men should be able to express their emotions without feeling judgment from other men.

OPINION: Boys do cry

PORTIA SIMMONS March 10, 2021

In today’s age, we strive for kindness and acceptance, but there are still many seemingly harmless cliches that can emotionally damage people. One that doesn't get enough attention is male stereotypes.  Pullman...

“Anybody coming to campus is still required to attest that they havent been experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, and people still have to wear masks.”

OPINION: Facing our return to in-person learning

GRACE LAPIERRE March 4, 2021

Online classes have been going on for a while, leaving me to wonder if we will return to regular classes before I graduate, as I may or may not be done next fall, if all goes as planned. Chad Gotch,...

Campus resources supply a food pantry to students experiencing food-insecurity.

OPINION: Bring awareness to food scarcity among students

MEGHAN HENRY, Evergreen managing editor March 4, 2021

Pullman is home to, arguably, some of the deepest roots of college community, flowing with wheat fields, Cougar Gold cheese, Ferdinand's ice cream and Coug pride. But among us, living on College Hill...

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