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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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A table at the WSU LGBTQ Student Center in the Compton Union Building.

Transgender Day of Remembrance: remembering, reflecting and looking forward

Laney Kulman, Evergreen reporter November 21, 2024

Nov. 20 was the 25th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, following Transgender Awareness Week from Nov. 13–19. This year TDOR is especially relevant because of the projected cultural shift after...

ASWSU Senator Geobanny Pineda Cuevas reacts to Fatimah Albaqshi, ASWSU Director of Community Affairs, at an ASWSU Senate meeting, March 30, in the Compton Union Building.

OPINION: ASWSU must be held accountable

JUSTIN WASHINGTON, Evergreen research editor April 6, 2022

Editor's note: ASWSU Sen. Jilian Hutchinson appeared in the original featured image for this column despite not being mentioned in the column. Hucthinson's image has since been removed and she is not associated...

Thomas began questioning her gender identity as she neared the end of her high school career. After her first year at the University of Pennsylvania, she came out to her family as transgender.

OPINION: UPenn swimmer shows hypocrisy of Left

SAMANTHA RADCLIFFE, Evergreen columnist March 30, 2022

Once again, the Left demonstrates its hypocrisy when it comes to the rights of marginalized communities.  In the latest example, Lia Thomas, swimmer and student at the University of Pennsylvania,...

Trans rights are human rights, and Texas' new laws violate both.

OPINION: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott violates human rights with anti-trans legislation

ANNABELLE PEPIN, Evergreen columnist March 10, 2022

Although Thomas Jefferson wrote, “all men are created equal” in The Declaration of Independence, there is still a long way to go to have genuine equality in the U.S. Marginalized groups like people...

While we are still fighting to maintain equality between men and women, we must consider individuals who identify as other genders.

OPINION: Gender equality must include all genders

JUSTIN WASHINGTON, Evergreen research editor January 20, 2022

Nail polish, rainbow earrings, pastel necklaces and pink sweaters with cutesy designs on them – these are a few of the things I indulge in when it comes to fashion. When I think about my gender identity,...

Surprisingly, in a society where love is at the forefront of socializing, we are ridiculed for feeling incomplete without it.

Love your loneliness

JUSTIN WASHINGTON, Evergreen research editor November 29, 2021

I am 19 and have never dated. Cue the violins. A friend told me a couple weeks ago that romance is a social construct. I would say that is mostly true. After all, we do not necessarily need romantic...

This coming-of-age drama is packed with chemistry that will leave you
breathless. I promise that you will smile, laugh, cry and pain with the characters.

TV show review: ‘I Told Sunset About You’ is a masterpiece

SAMANTHA RADCLIFFE, Evergreen columnist October 10, 2021

The U.S. is severely lacking in quality television shows about relationships within the LGBTQ community. As a result, I had to turn to foreign television networks to find what I was looking...

LGBTQ youth and young adults deserve to have access to medical care that supports their identity.

LGBTQ youth resources flourishing across Palouse

KESTRA ENGSTROM, Managing editor September 1, 2021

WSU Pullman has numerous resources for students in the LGBTQ community. The Women*s Center is a major organization on campus that works toward the goal of inclusivity and uplifting marginalized voices...

American Horror Story is a 10-season show with an incredibly inclusive and diverse cast. Nothing beats a show that evolves with current events.

‘American Horror Story’ is a superior show

SYDNEY DOWNING, Evergreen columnist July 22, 2021

Since the very first season of the hit show “American Horror Story,” creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk never hesitated to create a wide-ranging cast that excels at acting. The cast is full of...

A party game played among friends brings out the worst in them all, with hatred for each other and themselves laid out on the table in a way that makes you wonder what makes the movie worth watching.

Movie ‘The Boys in the Band’ is confusing mix of emotions

MEGHAN HENRY, Evergreen managing editor July 15, 2021

When I first watched the trailer for "The Boys in the Band," an adaptation of the 1968 play by Mart Crowley, I had high hopes. Seeing such beloved faces like Matt Bomer and Jim Parsons gave me the idea...

If you are in search of a book with positive portrayals of mental illness, family and friendship, John Corey Whaley’s “Highly Illogical Behavior” is the novel for you.

Book Review: ‘Highly Illogical Behavior’ teaches all ages about LGBTQ+ youth, mental health, friendship

KESTRA ENGSTROM, Managing editor July 8, 2021

John Corey Whaley’s young adult novel “Highly Illogical Behavior” is a charming coming-of-age story that is an excellent introduction to many difficult issues for kids as young as middle school,...

LGBTQ+ representation is becoming more common, but we need to see more elderly couples on screen, too.

Movie “Cloudburst” is touching tale of LGBTQ+, senior romance

GRACE LAPIERRE June 24, 2021

Watching shows and movies that fall under the romantic comedy genre, I have noticed a recurring theme: few of them focus on older couples.  There are plenty for younger couples like teen romances or...

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