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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

Letter to the editor: WSU must educate on campus safety

KATHERINE LOVELL, WSU November 14, 2017

In the time that I have attended WSU, which has only been about three months now, I have heard numerous reports of shootings not only here at our university, but around the nation as all of us have. In...

Letter to the editor: Theater gives WSU soul

CONSTANCE BRUMM, Pullman November 14, 2017

President Schulz’s proposal to cut the Performing Arts department is, in my opinion, a terrible idea and one that will likely cost the university far more than it saves. The theater and music departments...

Malik Dreher, a junior anthropology major and president of Black Men Making a Difference, voices his concern over the posters that say “It’s Okay to Be White” recently posted around WSU.

Nobody says it’s not OK to be white

JACKSON FERDERER, Evergreen opinion editor November 14, 2017
Posters found on campuses are misguided, people need to get educated about other cultures

Reader reactions: Student-athletes are students second

November 9, 2017

Readers react to a column about student-athletes’ performance on the field coming before grades. Fans, universities and the NCAA also show little interest in student-athlete education, according to the...

Vice President for Student Affairs Mary Jo Gonzales discusses the impact of recent budget cuts Oct. 26. Last week, Student Affairs found permanent funding for two retention counselors.

Make your voices heard to administrators

Editorial Board November 9, 2017

Just over two weeks after announcing that all retention counselor contracts would expire without renewal, Vice President of Student Affairs Mary Jo Gonzales sent a memo stating that permanent funds would...

Harald Hyllseth, ASWSU senator for the College of Communication, talks about why he thinks the GPA required to join ASWSU should not be raised.

Grades aren’t best predictor of leadership ability

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter November 8, 2017

Grades should not be a factor when determining the quality of a candidate, because leadership ability should be measured by characteristics that extend beyond performance in the classroom. For example,...

After subtracting rent, healthcare, utilities, food, insurance and other expenses from their shrinking monthly stipend, many graduate students in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture simply won’t have enough money to continue at WSU.

Grad students can’t afford cuts to income

JACKSON FERDERER, Evergreen opinion editor November 8, 2017

Graduate students in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture will see their monthly stipends reduced next semester to fulfill the spending reductions each department has to make. While these...

Reader reactions: Guns banned from WSU, storage available

November 7, 2017

Readers react to an article about the 24-hour access gun safe offered by WSU Police. Students are not allowed to carry guns of any kind while on campus, but may store and retrieve their firearms in the...

Letter to the editor: Redirect budget cuts

WSU Young Democrats November 7, 2017

As a Registered Student Organization on campus, the Young Democrats of WSU strongly opposes ending the Performing Arts program and the proposed budget cuts to the Office of Multicultural Student Services...

Cars in the streets make it difficult for emergency crews to pass. A city proposal would force residents to park elsewhere over breaks.

City must communicate plans to residents

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist November 7, 2017

The City of Pullman’s recent proposal to restrict parking on streets during spring, fall and winter breaks will inconvenience students and residents alike. The proposal, which would require drivers to...

Students disproportionately affected by budget cuts made by administration

EDITORIAL BOARD November 5, 2017

When WSU President Kirk Schulz announced that the Performing Arts program would end with its last performance in April 2018, budget cuts across campus became more tangible. The Performing Arts department...

Reader reactions: Performing Arts speaks out

November 2, 2017

Readers react to an article about Performing Arts students speaking at an ASWSU meeting following the decision by WSU officials to cut the Performing Arts program. Speakers were trying to dissuade WSU...

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