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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Junior forestry major Emma Hall talks about working in Yosemite National Park during her gap year.

Gap year allows for maturity, exploration

HANAH GOETZ, Evergreen columnist/opinion editor January 31, 2018

The mud was soaking me. Earlier that day, I had gutted a deer donated from a local hunter and sorted through dead chickens, and now there was a lion staring me down, hungry and devious, after splashing...

The lack of expression and emotion in toxically masculine cultures keeps many service members from admitting the mental health struggles they face.

Toxic masculinity keeps veterans from reaching out

ALAINA BEAULAURIER, Evergreen columnist January 31, 2018

Depression and suicide are recognized problems that plagues service members. An average of six veterans die from self-inflicted harm each day, according to the Department of Veteran Affairs. The military...

People rallied together wearing pink pussyhats during a protest of the Trump Administration on Jan. 20. Pink pussyhats have been criticized by intersectional feminists for not being inclusive of women of color and trans women.

Pink Pussyhats problematic for populace

CATHERINE TAYLOR, Evergreen columnist January 30, 2018

Designed with the intention of uniting women in the fight for equality, the pink Pussyhat has quickly become the topic of an intense debate among feminists. At the 2017 Olympia Women’s March, the...

Dasha Winterer, junior astrophysics major, explains how she doesn’t think students should be banned from smoking on campus.

Smoking ban doesn’t allow freedom of choice

SAGE ABDI, Evergreen columnist January 30, 2018

After WSU updated its Smoking, Tobacco and Nicotine Use Policy the campus became smoke-free for employees, students and visitors. Smoking bans target freedom of choice, selectively limiting rights while...

Reader reactions | WSU partnering with local businesses would improve community

January 30, 2018

Readers react to a column calling WSU to partner with local businesses, like Zoe’s, instead of large corporations like Starbucks. Jens Hegg: “Yes, very much so. WSU should be a much bigger partner...

Senior anthropology major Maria Castro shares her thoughts on the benefits of talking things out with a trusted person.

It’s okay to ask for help with mental health

Hanah Goetz, Evergreen columnist/opinion editor January 25, 2018

They called me a crisis when I walked in. My palms were sweaty, but I needed to talk. I was fearing my own mind—it was betraying me, overriding my instincts of survival. I was scared. This is not...

It’s important to surround ourselves with items that contribute to positive energy. Feng shui is an individual practice.

Feng shui simpler than it may seem

ALAINA BEAULAURIER, Evergreen columnist January 25, 2018

If you Google feng shui, the top hits are images of bamboo fountains, yin and yang symbols, and women in meditative poses. But what if feng shui was simpler than that? Interior design educator Kyoto...

Reader Reaction | Police reports cougar sighting

January 24, 2018

Pullman police spotted a cougar around Military Hill on Sunday night. Police recommend staying on alert and keeping pets indoors, especially at night. Susan Wicks Iverson: “I think maybe #3 just wanted...

Robert Clarke, associate director of student success initiatives and communication, discusses the depth of the student loan debt problem in Washington and how students can learn more about their options.

WSU, state must consider all options for debt crisis

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter January 24, 2018

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s plan to strengthen lending regulations and establish a permanent student loan advocate is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to support borrowers...

Nature belongs to everyone

Nature belongs to everyone

Alaina Beaulaurier, Evergreen columnist January 24, 2018

The Outdoor Recreation Center hosted the annual Banff Mountain Film Festival Monday night. The collection of videos brought attention to the worrying lack of diversity in hiking and outdoors culture, and...

Charlie Kirk speaking at the 2015 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland.

Charlie Kirk’s appearance isn’t worth your time

JACKSON FERDERER, Evergreen opinion editor January 23, 2018

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, is being brought in by the WSU branch of the organization. Turning Point USA is a conservative political organization that spouts mostly nonsense. If you...

Zoes Coffee and Kitchen owner, Mike Wagoner talks about some of the struggles and success that his coffee house has gone through over the past few years.

WSU partnering with local businesses would improve community

CATHERINE TAYLOR, Evergreen columnist January 23, 2018

The University of Idaho has taken a tremendous step forward to help support and expand their community by officially partnering with the Moscow Food Co-op. WSU, on the other hand, doesn’t seem at...

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