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

Krysta Dawson presents her research on extracting health effects of exposure to oil at SURCA on March 28, 2016 in the CUB Senior Ballroom.

Research should be an option for the Junior Writing Portfolio

GAVIN PIELOW, Evergreen columnist June 28, 2017

With a new administrative president at WSU came a worthwhile ambition. Kirk Schulz introduced the “Drive to 25,” which propels our beloved school to become a top-25 public research university by...

Often, fires are preventable, but small mistakes, like tossing still smoking cigarette butts on the ground, cause many fires in the summer.

Fire and firework safety: don’t be stupid

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist June 28, 2017

In recent months, there have been a number of house and apartment fires in the Pullman area, affecting many residents, including students. For the most part, these fires were completely preventable...

Student Diane Haugsvar, foreground, draws on the board during Fahad al-Balushi’s Arabic class at Bellevue Community College in Bellevue, Washington.

More students should study Arabic

GAVIN PIELOW, Evergreen columnist June 21, 2017

In an increasingly globalized economy, knowing a foreign language is more necessary than ever. Arabic particularly lacks engagement among most of the WSU community, despite the many resources available. Arabic...

Exceptions to the law include using the GPS on a mounted phone, built-in navigation systems and calling 911.

Distracted driving law prevents reckless behavior on the road

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist June 21, 2017

Driving in Washington State will hopefully be a lot safer this summer. Last month, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the Driving under the Influence of Electronics Act, a new distracted...

Students walk between classes Nov. 2 on the Glenn Terrell Friendship Mall.

Summer session offers flexible course loads

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist June 14, 2017

As the summer kicks into gear, students often wonder if they should take classes during summer session. For those who are in town or have access to the WSU Global Campus, summer provides an excellent...

Welcoming resolution approval necessary for Pullman

JOSH MAASBERG, Evergreen columnist June 7, 2017

Pullman is a growing community, and we should absolutely reaffirm our intent to be a welcoming and inclusive city. Pullman is a diverse community with a significantly higher rate of transience and...

Nowell Siegel, a flight test pilot, helps guide the Qube, a police drone Oct. 19, 2011 in Simi Valley, California.

Pullman police drone program protects citizens

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist June 7, 2017

The recent proposal by the Pullman Police Department to use drones in certain circumstances will improve the capability of the police to carry out their missions. Privacy concerns, although understandable...

Students participate in a self-defense class at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. WSU does not currently offer self-defense classes at the UREC.

Self-defense is a valuable skill

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist May 31, 2017

Basic self-defense is a skill that many people, including WSU students, could benefit from learning. Although Pullman is generally a safe city, and odds are any given person will never need to defend...

Students walk between classes at Ecole Polytechnique university in France.

Universities in US sacrifice education for aesthetics

BASHEERA AGYEMAN, Evergreen columnist May 17, 2017

While napping pods and high tech charging stations are appealing to the eye, one might question whether those are fair bargains for the cost of education that most American students are burdened. A...

Six large corporations own most of the major media companies in the United States, resulting in regional monopolies on internet services.

ISP deregulation discourages competition

JOSH MAASBERG, Evergreen columnist May 17, 2017

Americans are increasingly paying more money for slower internet service because of a lack of competitive choices in the consumer broadband market. Before Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications...

WSU women’s varsity rowing team attempts to beat Gonzaga in a race at the Snake River on March 25.

Exercise is important for students’ health

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist May 10, 2017

College life is stressful. Between studying, homework, visiting friends, working and getting enough sleep, it can be difficult to stay in shape. Nonetheless, exercise is one of the most important things...

Basheera Agyemen, center, protesting alongside others at the College Republican’s Trump wall on Oct. 19, 2016.

Racist video reveals devaluation of black people

BASHEERA AGYEMAN, Evergreen columnist May 5, 2017

In the last three days of finals, when most students are only focused on finishing the semester off strong, students of color are forced to confront racism and hatred yet again on their own university...

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