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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

If air traffic control is privatized, larger airports could have preferential treatment to smaller, local airports.

Privatizing air traffic control affects Pullman

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist July 19, 2017

The Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, which is currently undergoing expansion, would be among the many small airports affected if President Donald Trump’s plan to privatize air traffic control is implemented. One...

Reader reactions: Students to pay extra for tuition in coming year

July 19, 2017

Readers react to an article about the increased tuition rate. Tuition will be raised $206, or a 2.2 percent increase, which was approved by the Board of Regents. The $3.2 million will go toward paying...

Reader reactions: Quarters are more flexible than semesters

July 12, 2017

Readers react to a column about the benefits of the quarter system. WSU is the only public university in the state that does not follow the quarter system, which makes each semester one-eighth of a...

MSA President Adel Almesmari ran for office to keep the current MSA room, CUB Room 307. Students utilize resources at MSA to learn more about Islam, but the room size discourages participation.

MSA prayer room inadequate for Muslim population

MOHAMED SALEM, Evergreen columnist July 12, 2017

Muslim students are one of the most significantly increasing minorities on WSU’s campus since the 1980s, and students have raised concerns about a bigger prayer room. Muslim students have a registered...

On a semester system, one semester is one-eighth of a four-year college career, which gives little room for error for students who want to graduate on time. On a quarter system, one quarter is one-twelfth of a four-year career, which offers more flexibility.

Quarters are more flexible than semesters

GAVIN PIELOW, Evergreen columnist July 5, 2017

Only one public university in the state of Washington compels students into a semester-based academic calendar. Even every community college in the Evergreen state employs the quarter system. WSU would...

Often, fires are preventable, but small mistakes, like tossing still smoking cigarette butts on the ground, cause many fires in the summer.

Fire and firework safety: don’t be stupid

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist June 28, 2017

In recent months, there have been a number of house and apartment fires in the Pullman area, affecting many residents, including students. For the most part, these fires were completely preventable...

Reader reactions: Hospital cancels gender forum

June 28, 2017

Readers react to an article about the Pullman Regional Hospital’s cancelled June 29 board meeting to discuss the hospital offering gender reassignment surgery. The hospital has received over 200 comments...

Krysta Dawson presents her research on extracting health effects of exposure to oil at SURCA on March 28, 2016 in the CUB Senior Ballroom.

Research should be an option for the Junior Writing Portfolio

GAVIN PIELOW, Evergreen columnist June 28, 2017

With a new administrative president at WSU came a worthwhile ambition. Kirk Schulz introduced the “Drive to 25,” which propels our beloved school to become a top-25 public research university by...

Reader reactions: Hospital opens debate on gender surgery

June 21, 2017

Readers react to an article about the Pullman Regional Hospital taking public comment on whether to offer gender reassignment surgery. Dr. Rodney Story is against offering the procedure because he believes...

Student Diane Haugsvar, foreground, draws on the board during Fahad al-Balushi’s Arabic class at Bellevue Community College in Bellevue, Washington.

More students should study Arabic

GAVIN PIELOW, Evergreen columnist June 21, 2017

In an increasingly globalized economy, knowing a foreign language is more necessary than ever. Arabic particularly lacks engagement among most of the WSU community, despite the many resources available. Arabic...

Exceptions to the law include using the GPS on a mounted phone, built-in navigation systems and calling 911.

Distracted driving law prevents reckless behavior on the road

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist June 21, 2017

Driving in Washington State will hopefully be a lot safer this summer. Last month, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the Driving under the Influence of Electronics Act, a new distracted...

Hospitals should not consult public on medical decisions

The Pullman Regional Hospital (PRH) asking the public for their input on gender reassignment surgery is a political and outrageous step to electrify the public on an issue they have no expertise in.Hospital...

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