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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

Senior Test Operator Joey McCracken works at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories on Sept. 24, 2013.

Proposed tariff hurts local business

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist March 30, 2017

The tariff that President Donald Trump proposed on Mexican imports would have a negative impact on many U.S. firms and local businesses, and also drive up costs for American consumers. This tax,...

Letter to the editor: Healthy relationships column

NIKKI FINNESTEAD | Health & Wellness March 30, 2017

I was glad to see the Evergreen’s recent column on providing opportunities for students to learn more about healthy relationships. This critical topic affects everyone in our campus community.Knowing...

Marijuana is legal and taxed in some states, including Washington and Colorado, but a federal law could change this.

Federal marijuana hostility unfounded

JOSH MAASBERG, Evergreen columnist March 29, 2017

As favorability for the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana continues to rise, Republican officials continue to support unpopular positions. A recent nationwide poll from Quinnipiac...

ASWSU Sen. Kevin Schilling moderated a debate between the Young Democrats and the College Republicans in the CUB Auditorium on Wednesday.

Young Democrats/College Republicans debate an example of political parroting

TYLER LAFERRIERE, Evergreen columnist March 28, 2017

I propose doing away with experts, since everyone now seems to be one on foreign policy, healthcare, economics, constitutional law and history. Last week’s debate between the Young Democrats and...

Green dot and Booze, Sex and Reality Checks are required workshops for freshmen to help them begin college on the right foot.

Healthy relationships workshop beneficial

GEANA JAVIER, Evergreen columnist March 23, 2017

If the aim of mandatory programs like Green Dot and Booze, Sex and Reality Checks is to improve the lives of freshmen and make them healthier individuals, then a healthy relationships workshop would...

Airport expansion best option for Palouse travelers

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist March 23, 2017

The Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, which has served the community for decades, is in the process of a major expansion. This project, although expensive, will benefit students and other travelers. Pullman...

The DNC tried to appease everyone, but ultimately failed to satisfy all democrats by appointing Chair Tom Perez and Deputy Chair Keith Ellison.

DNC misses the mark with new chair

JOSH MAASBERG and TYLER LAFERRIERE March 22, 2017

Embrace progressive politics By Josh Maasberg Democrats should be furious after the election of Tom Perez over Keith Ellison as the new Democratic National Committee (DNC) chairman. This was an...

Reader Reactions: Student fees pay for university loans

March 21, 2017

Readers react to an article concerning a new $98 student fee to pay off the loans WSU took out to complete the new Chinook building. Chinook was built from three separate buildings, so there were many...

Feminine hygiene products are available to all women in the WSU community in the Women’s Resource Center in Wilson-Short Hall.

Zambia leads in menstruation accommodation

BASHEERA AGYEMAN, Evergreen columnist March 21, 2017

Every month like clockwork, for two to seven days, women experience periods as part of a natural discourse of the female body. Despite the discomfort and, at times, severe pain associated with menstruation,...

Inspired by one of Betsy DeVos’ tweets, which reads “Day 1 on the job is done, but we’re only getting started. Now where do I find the pencils? :)”

Future of education is in limbo

BASHEERA AGYEMAN, Evergreen columnist March 9, 2017

After a close race, billionaire GOP donor Betsy DeVos was confirmed as the 11th U.S. secretary of education. The woman who has no work experience in public education. The woman who, when asked...

Ambulance fee benefits all students

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist March 9, 2017

The ambulance fee recently proposed to ASWSU by the Pullman Fire Department would improve the safety and security of students on and off campus. This proposition, which has been met with praise and...

Pullman City Councilman Nathan Weller discusses how Pullman is taking steps to support undocumented WSU students.

Students should oppose new travel ban

JOSH MAASBERG, Evergreen columnist March 8, 2017

It has been almost two weeks since the ASWSU Senate voted 14-2 in favor of Resolution 46-19, which reaffirmed the student government’s commitment to making WSU a welcoming campus for undocumented...

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