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

Love persists in times of trouble

Like many people who either willingly or unwillingly leave their native country to come to the U.S., I never thought that I would become an immigrant. It just happened. I made a friend, then many more....

Effects of appealing Obamacare

NANCY STREET | Cheney April 18, 2017

Oh the hypocrisy of it all. Our President Trump and his great unflinching supporter, our Congressional Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, promote repeal and replace Obamacare with a bill that would...

Students for Life’s demonstration between Bryan Hall and Holland Library on Wednesday featured pink crosses to represent aborted fetuses.

Anti-abortion display should not impose views

GEANA JAVIER, Evergreen columnist April 18, 2017

Outside of Bryan Hall on Wednesday, the WSU Students for Life club (SFL) hosted an anti-abortion demonstration called “Cemetery of the Innocent.” The display consisted of 300 crosses: one cross...

Reader reactions: Changes coming to the WSU Alive! Program

April 18, 2017

Readers react to an article about the changes made to Alive! sessions, including making the first day optional for most students and changing the format of workshops to be similar to TED Talks. There will...

MyKel Johnson, left, and Samantha Reyes protest the Dakota Access Pipeline on Sept. 13, 2016 on the Todd Hall steps.

Political apathy is dangerous to society

GEANA JAVIER, Evergreen columnist April 13, 2017

Throughout the course of American history, certain groups within society have enjoyed special rights and an elevated social status in comparison to group outsiders. We call those people privileged. Privileged...

Reader reactions: Students protest missile strike

April 13, 2017

Readers react to an article about political organizations on campus protesting President Donald Trump’s attacks on Syria. The College Republicans, Young Democrats and Young Americans for Liberty were...

Experiencing new cultures by traveling to other countries can break down personal biases and improve physical and mental health.

Traveling is essential to cultural awareness

BASHEERA AGYMAN, Evergreen columnist April 12, 2017

My trip to the Dominican Republic last spring was a refreshing experience. Choosing to stay at a local hotel instead of an Americanized resort was one of the best traveling decisions I have ever made....

ASWSU uncertified Sen. Lindsay Schilperoort talks about what the university can do to help undecided undergraduate majors.

Undecided majors aren’t the worst

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist April 11, 2017

For many students at WSU, deciding on a major can be a daunting and stressful task. The pressure from peers, advisers and professors to make this choice as soon as possible combined with the large...

Personal internet browsing history in danger with deregulation

JOSH MAASBERG, Evergreen columnist April 6, 2017

The latest iteration of the GOP’s deregulatory agenda should raise serious concerns for anyone who values their privacy. Republicans in the House and Senate voted in S.J.Res.34 late last month,...

Even with the increasing diversity of the U.S., interracial relationships are not represented in the media as often as they occur in society.

Interracial relationships are vital to culture

GEANA JAVIER, Evergreen columnist April 6, 2017

It has been 50 years since the U.S. Supreme Court released a ruling that interracial marriage restrictions were unconstitutional. Since then, interracial relationships have become increasingly accepted. Due...

The Black Student Union hosted a forum to ask the ASWSU presidential candidates questions and raise concerns on Feb. 7.

Media ignores African Americans missing in U.S.

BASHEERA AGYEMAN, Evergreen columnist April 4, 2017

Last week, a post claiming that 14 girls had gone missing in a matter of 24 hours in Washington D.C. went viral on social media. The hashtag #FindOurGirls was born out of alarm from the post. Though...

Reader reactions: WSU student running for Congress in 2018

April 4, 2017

Readers react to an article about WSU student Matthew Sutherland, who is running for U.S. Congress in the 5th Congressional District against long-standing Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. His slogan...

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