Reader Reactions | Evergreen named top three student newspaper

May 24, 2018

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Readers react to The Society of Professional Journalists naming The Daily Evergreen one of the top three daily student newspapers in the nation earlier this week. Jens Hegg: “I’m glad they were recognized. They have done a great job holding people accountable on multiple things the last couple ...

Reader Reactions | Wolf researcher resigns from WSU

May 17, 2018

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Readers react to well-known wolf researcher, Robert Wielgus, announcing his resignation after a settlement with WSU. Tiva Wolfe: "I just read all the information I could find on him, and it seems like he was the victim more than anything else. He did the research he was paid to do, and because lawm...

Reader Reactions | Demand cleanliness, safety from your landlord, property manager

April 18, 2018

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Readers react to a column calling for student renters to demand more from their landlords. The columnist explains how most students deal with black mold and broken locks while their landlords do little to ensure proper living conditions. The columnist argues that students should be seen as people, not...

Reader Reactions | Athletics accounts for half decrease in reserves

April 12, 2018

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Readers react to an article showcasing how the athletics department has contributed to the university’s reserves deficit. The article explains that WSU has spent a significant amount of money on athletics, including a $1 million raise for football Head Coach Mike Leach, but has not necessarily made...

Administration must take corruption more seriously

IAN NORLAND, Guest columnist

April 4, 2018

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Recently WSU Human Resource Services reached out to employees with their 2018 Employee Engagement Survey. At the end of the survey, they invited employees to address any issues not already probed by the survey itself. I started writing the paragraphs below on my time here at WSU to date and thought...

Reader reactions | Treat freshman like students, not customers

April 3, 2018

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Readers react to a column calling for better conditions in dorms and an end to the monopoly of housing for first year students. The columnist argues that the costs for dorms are extremely high, especially compared to the typically nicer housing off campus, and takes advantage of incoming students. Charlie Plamond...

Students speak out on abortion rights

NICOLE MANZIONE and KEATON ASPELL

March 29, 2018

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Women should embrace unique role as mothers, not imitate masculinity By Nicole Manzione A couple years ago I would have considered myself a feminist, but now it doesn’t seem like I’m welcome. This is because the modern feminist movement is incompatible with being a “pro-life” Catholic woman. ...

Reader Reactions | Wanderlust, studying abroad should not just be for wealthy

March 22, 2018

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Readers react to a column calling for more accessibility when it comes to traveling, either independently or through study abroad programs. While many college students are passionate about traveling, they are either drowning in debt or trying to afford rent and groceries. Scholarships are offered for...

Reader Reactions | Faculty Senate discuses parking increases, advising concerns

March 20, 2018

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Readers react to a Faculty Senate meeting where faculty members called a 2.8 percent parking fee increase “outrageous.” Faculty are concerned of price hikes after only receiving a raise of under 2 percent. Daniel Stuart Hoffman: “We should be talking about reductions or elimination, not increases. T...

Young Democrats endorse Matthew Sutherland for state legislature

Duncan Thomson, Guest columnist

March 8, 2018

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The stereotypical politician is old, stubborn and anchored to massive corporate interests. Not Matthew Sutherland. As a student at WSU, Sutherland received a bachelor’s degree in political science and is currently working on another for physics. He has been accepted into the graduate school at WSU to s...

Reader Reactions | Don’t ban guns, make them harder to buy

March 8, 2018

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Readers react to a column calling for a middle ground between banning guns and limitless access. The columnist said the nation should provide comprehensive mental health care and require background checks before anyone can buy a gun. Taylor Faires: “Let’s start by enforcing the laws we already ...

Print journalism still important in age of digital media

Jessica Zhou, Guest columnist

March 7, 2018

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As you might know from our Facebook ads and Student Media staff trying to make eye contact with you on the mall, the proposed fall and spring semester $5 Student Media fee is up for vote. I hope you exercise your right to participate in school elections as an engaged member of the campus community,...