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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

Fall semester brought new challenges, but the Evergreen staff adapted admirably.

Letter from the Editors: Uncertainty, wildcards made us stronger

ANGELICA RELENTE and DAISY ZAVALA December 10, 2020

We had a vision for the paper we were hoping to accomplish before we even stepped into our roles. Then the pandemic presented us with a new set of challenges, and we worried our plans would be curtailed...

The Evergreen Opinion editor reminisces on the highs and lows of 2020.

Letter from the Editor: We’re finally closing out this semester

JACOB HERSH, Evergreen columnist December 10, 2020

When I first started working for the Evergreen, I was a fresh-faced first year with a spring in my step and a song in my heart. The world was my oyster, by golly, and I was going to milk it for every pearl...

The ability to communicate in a different language is a necessary skill in the modern world.

OPINION: Learn a foreign language

GRACE LAPIERRE December 9, 2020

In my experience, learning a foreign language is a fun, rewarding challenge. I studied French in high school for three years, took a semester of Chinese and am currently on my third semester of Japanese....

Starting college online and writing for a newspaper was a challenge, but an entertaining one.

Letter to the Editor: My time at The Evergreen

JOEY FRANKLIN December 9, 2020

I found out I wouldn't be living at WSU during fall 2020 as I made my way home from summer break. The announcement was supposed to be made the week before I left but was delayed by the school administration. I...

Zoom classes and online school is still a work in progress.

OPINION: Improving online schooling for next semester

PORTIA SIMMONS December 9, 2020

The coronavirus has changed the regular way of life for most. It has altered the way that students learn. This semester has surely been different, and many people have differing opinions about online school. Some...

Killer robots arent merely the stuff of sci-fi anymore — they could be right around the corner.

OPINION: Satire: Beware of killer robots

JOEY FRANKLIN December 8, 2020

Elon Musk recently put a computer chip in a pigs’ brain. While I'm not exactly sure what the end game for Musk is, it's a very fascinating idea. I wonder how long — if it hasn't happened already —...

In terms of the most popular holidays, the results of this poll may shock you.

OPINION: Ranking the worst popular holidays

GRACE LAPIERRE December 8, 2020

Out of all the popular, highly commercialized holidays in the U.S., I would say Halloween has always been my favorite. I like Thanksgiving because of the food. New Years' was my lowest-ranked holiday as...

Depth of field, lighting — all of these factors play into the ideal photo.

OPINION: Improve your photography skills

MADELINE GREER December 8, 2020

The semester is coming to a close, and winter break is upon us. Finally, multiple weeks of little-to-no schoolwork or exams. However, this winter break will be different compared to other years because...

COVID-19-related food insecurity is a nationwide issue, and food pantries try to help people in need.

OPINION: Students should use WSU food pantries

PORTIA SIMMONS December 3, 2020

Many people have been negatively affected by the pandemic because of many reasons. These include a lack of food security or the opportunity to work. As a result, many students have had to scrape together...

Around the country, Trump voters continue to protest the results of an election they claim as illegitimate.

OPINION: Satire: Republicans need to accept election results

JACOB HERSH, Evergreen columnist December 3, 2020

With the election results behind us, it seems that Joe Biden will be the head of American politics, policy and drone strikes for the next four years. With a decently sizable lead in several crucial swing...

Sure, 8 a.m. classes are  early, but think of all the unsung morning benefits.

OPINION: Satire: Take an early morning class

MADELINE GREER December 3, 2020

As the fall semester comes to a close, more and more students are rushing to enroll in the classes they need to take next semester. For many classes, there are multiple sections to sign up for with...

No Shave November isnt just a fun way to raise money — it should also be an official WSU holiday.

OPINION: Satire: No Shave November should be a WSU holiday

JOEY FRANKLIN December 2, 2020

Gardner Minshew captured lightning in a bottle when he took the helm as Washington State University's quarterback. His retro look, including the mustache, soul patch and headband sparked national interest...

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