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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

Letter to the editor: Three strikes rule misused

C. Richard Shumway, Pullman September 19, 2017

I agree with your Sept. 15 editorial in which you argue for a clear separation between industry pressure and evaluation of scientific discovery. This is a vital issue facing higher education and is not...

Editorial board: Separate industry and scientific discovery

September 15, 2017

Scientists should have the right to conduct research in their field of expertise without fear of retribution from their own institution. Meaningful scientific inquiry should be encouraged purely by...

Reader reactions: CAHNRS conflicts undermining academic freedom, faculty say

September 15, 2017

Readers react to an article about College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Resources Sciences administrators stifling academic freedom of researchers, according to multiple sources. Faculty from within...

Mandatory community service would not only better the neighborhoods and city that students live in, it would also improve their outlook and what they value.

Require community service for students

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter September 14, 2017

Humans are born selfish creatures, and students can be among the worst of them. It is in our nature to seek wealth, power, love and to fulfill the desires that bring us happiness. We cannot change the...

Simple details, such as litter left on the ground, can give off the appearance that an area is not well cared for and encourage people to take up worse crimes.

Greek community should take stronger role in clean up

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist September 14, 2017

The recent program instituted by the Pullman Police Department to clean up the College Hill neighborhoods, which went into full effect Monday, has been successful in improving the quality of life for Pullman...

Reader reactions: ‘Countless hours go into this’

September 13, 2017

Readers react to an article about the Cougar Marching Band and color guard’s large time commitment to practicing for weekend football games. Members practice five days a week to prepare for the game-day...

Daydreaming allows creativity to flourish by allowing people to access and reflect on memories.

Take a break and let your mind wander

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter September 13, 2017

Nothing — students need to make it a priority. Absolutely nothing. When I say nothing, I mean nothing; no music, no reading, no TV, no sleeping and certainly no wasting time on their phones. Doing nothing...

Voiland College of Engineering reported about 80 cheating cases this summer, most of which involved the use of cell phones.

Technology is making it easy to cheat

MOHAMED SALEM, Evergreen columnist September 12, 2017

With so many students striving to gain higher degrees, academic integrity policies ensure the quality of education. The WSU Voiland College of Engineering is both competitive and difficult to certify in,...

Reader reactions: Pac-12 penalizes field storming with monetary damages

September 12, 2017

Readers react to an article about WSU football fans rushing the field of Martin Stadium after a win over Boise State University in triple overtime. The Pac-12 Conference Council fines institutions $25,000...

Students had the opportunity to speak on whatever they wanted at the Free Speech Rally
on Wednesday.

Editorial board: Don’t outlaw hate speech, speak louder

EDITORIAL BOARD September 8, 2017

The First Amendment has been the subject of discussion across campus over the past year. During the sit-in at the WSU French Administration building two weeks ago, students demanded that university...

Reader reactions: Students debate freedom of speech at rally

September 8, 2017

Readers react to an article about the free speech rally hosted by the WSU Young Americans for Liberty on Wednesday. The rally was held in response to the sit-in last Friday during which students demanded...

Reader reactions: Pullman Fire department investigates microwave fires

September 7, 2017

Readers react to an article about Pullman Fire and WSU Housing investigating defective microwaves in residence halls. There were two microwave fires reported in the past month. Investigators believe appliance...

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