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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

Senior global politics and comparative ethnic studies major Roanna Zackhras, left, and senior biology major Ula Pele say officials could promote diversity by visiting the Samoan community on campus.

Officials’ trip to Samoa accomplished nothing

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter December 8, 2017

A semester after several WSU administrators took a five-day trip to Samoa, many are still unsure as to whether the trip actually brought about any tangible change. WSU President Kirk Schulz and Vice...

‘It ended up changing my life’

‘It ended up changing my life’

KATIE SHADLER, Evergreen reporter December 8, 2017

News reporters have to become experts on science, farming, crime and the administration in a matter of days. But, they also have to have the sensitivity to talk to a passionate protester or a grieving...

Strategic communication major Kelsey Jones started working at Student Media her freshmen year.

Pushed me to grow

KELSEY JONES, Visitor's Guide Magazine editor December 8, 2017

I showed up to my interview in a full pantsuit before I had even started school at WSU, and I was nearly late to the interview because I couldn’t find the newsroom. Three and a half years later, I spend...

The end of net neutrality would mean that internet service providers can limit access to certain websites or content online. For many students and researchers, this means their work could be restricted.

If net neutrality ends, everyone will be affected

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist November 30, 2017

The internet is omnipresent in modern life, and an important tool with which we can learn, share and discover new information. If the FCC votes to end net neutrality on Dec. 14, it wouldn’t just be individual...

GPSA President Shane Reynolds says the proposed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would cause students additional stress and that those supporting the bill are undervaluing higher education and research.

Tax bill would disparage grad students

JACKSON FERDERER, Evergreen opinion editor November 30, 2017

If Congress passes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, many graduate students at WSU will be negatively affected. Proposed as a way to stimulate job growth and improve the real income of the average American, it...

Reader reactions: 30 new bike racks coming to campus

November 29, 2017

Readers react to an article about WSU Transportation Services adding or replacing about 30 bike racks around campus starting in the spring. The increase in the number of racks will be about 40 percent....

Protesters paddle the Snake River while participating in the “Free the Snake Flotilla” on Sept. 8 in Clarkston. The annual 
demonstration’s purpose is to advocate for the removal of four dams built along the lower Snake River.

Snake River dams another example of Native American exploitation

MOHAMED SALEM, Evergreen columnist November 29, 2017

The history of Native Americans has always been a morality tale. Since the establishment of the U.S., policies have never taken indigenous tribes into account. There is a strong connection between the...

Letter to the editor: Increased national park fees discourage use

JACOB WOODBURY | Pullman November 29, 2017

In October, Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke proposed a hike of entrance fees to our nation’s most popular national parks from $25 to $70. This fee increase would discourage using our parks....

Reader reactions: ‘It’s OK to be white’ posters reappear on campus

November 29, 2017

Readers react to an article about posters anonymously posted around campus that stated “It’s OK to be white.” WSU Facilities Services has since removed the posters, and many people found the signs...

Letter to the editor: Stop blaming Schulz for budget deficit

RUSS SALVADALENARUSS | Pullman November 29, 2017

It is totally understandable that programs affected by budget cuts will express concern, displeasure and disagreement. Offering differing viewpoints and suggesting alternative solutions is good discourse,...

Reader reactions: Samoa Trip expenses cost thousands

November 28, 2017

Readers react to an article about WSU President Kirk Schulz’s and other officials’ trip to to the Samoan Islands in August. Officials took the trip iin response to claims that administrators were out...

Letter to the editor: McMorris Rodgers hurting students with tax plan

PAT BATES | Clarkston November 28, 2017

The GOP tax plan will crush the middle class, and it will decimate students’ educations. Cathy McMorris Rodgers won’t even address the bill with her own constituents. She certainly won’t address...

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