The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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

Ikigai is a person’s calling; it is the combination of passion, societal need, being able to provide for yourself, and what you are skilled at.

Don’t follow your passion, it could poison you

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter August 24, 2017

Follow your passion. This phrase, commonly uttered to high school and college students alike, is one of the most misleading bits of advice they can receive. Usually doing what one loves is a good thing,...

Letter to the Editor: Vote Representative McMorris Rodgers out

PAT BATES, Clarkston August 23, 2017

Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers said at her Aug. 10, Town Hall meeting, “ I support [President] Donald Trump because, because, because he’s a disrupter and we need to change D.C. I continue to...

Robert Wielgus, then-director of the Large Carnivore Conservation Lab, talks about the lethal measures being taken on the Profanity Peak wolf pack Aug. 29, 2016. Weilgus agreed to a settlement with WSU leading to his resignation.

WSU disavowal of researcher ruins credibility

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist August 23, 2017

Robert Wielgus, director of the WSU Large Carnivore Conservation Laboratory, was the center of controversy earlier this year when the university punished him for speaking out against wolf pack removal. This...

Gabriella Ramos, a WSU junior strategic communication major, began working at The Daily Evergreen in spring 2016

Letter from the editor: Reaching out to better serve you

GABRIELLA RAMOS, Evergreen mint editor August 22, 2017

Welcome back to campus, Cougs! I am very happy to have already met many eager freshman who are pursuing positions with The Daily Evergreen and am hoping to get to know more of you. For those who...

Letter to the editor: WSU club condemns hate

The Young Democrats, Letter to the Editor August 22, 2017

The hateful bigotry thrown around by one of our very own Cougs at the ‘Unite the Right’ rally in Charlottesville, Virginia is beyond horrific. It’s sickening, appalling, and poisons the image of...

ASWSU President Jordan Frost at The Daily Evergreen’s live streamed ASWSU candidate discussion Feb. 16.

Letter to freshmen: Be active on campus

JORDAN FROST, ASWSU President August 11, 2017

Welcome home to the “promised land” of the Palouse. This is such a special time to be in Pullman, as Cougs from all across the world make their way back to WSU, which truly creates an incredibly infectious...

Johnson

Letter to freshmen: Enjoy the city of Pullman

GLENN JOHNSON, Pullman Mayor August 11, 2017

Welcome to Pullman, and for those returning, welcome back. We’ve been busy over the summer. For those of you who were here for summer classes, you’ve seen a few traffic snarls as the state fixed...

WSU implemented the mandatory Green Dot training program to Week of Welcome 
in 2014 to increase bystander intervention.

Green Dot needs more student support to be successful

MOHAMED SALEM, Evergreen columnist August 11, 2017

WSU has been strongly committed to preventing sexual assault, dating violence and stalking through accessible resources to all students. One of its best resources is the Green Dot workshop during Alive!...

Schulz

Letter to freshmen: Follow academic pursuits and join the community

KIRK SCHULZ, WSU President August 11, 2017

It’s a delight and an honor to welcome you to WSU. I hope you will take full advantage of our Week of Welcome activities and the opportunities they provide to meet other Cougs, get involved in campus...

Alive! students browse local and campus organization tables at a resource fair as part of Alive! orientation June 15 at the CUB.

Week of Welcome start date isolates new students

GAVIN PIELOW, Evergreen columnist August 11, 2017

Learning what it’s like to be a Coug; that’s what Summer Orientation and Week of Welcome are about. Both preparatory programs have witnessed significant modifications this year. The mission of...

Utilize opportunities and resources on campus early

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist August 11, 2017

For those entering college, starting this new stage of life can be a daunting and stressful experience. Luckily, there are strategies that new students can use to help adjust to the college lifestyle and...

Jenkins

Letter to freshmen: Be aware of local laws and offenses

GARY JENKINS, Pullman Police Chief August 11, 2017

On behalf of the Pullman Police Department, I wish to welcome new and returning WSU students to Pullman! My staff and I are committed to the safety of everyone in our community, and we will do whatever...

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