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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

Poor grades can be a harsh wake-up call when partying every night of syllabus week.

How-to for a successful semester

BASHEERA AGYEMAN, Evergreen columnist January 10, 2017

It’s a new semester, and though we’re coming back to the same cold climate, we’re coming into new classes with new expectations and standards. If you’re struggling to create a game plan, here...

Stay curious, Coug graduates

Let me impart to you my greatest congratulations. In particular, I offer my admiration and accolades to those walking with master’s degrees and doctorates.No doubt your degree path has been fraught with...

A letter from Schulz: An experience to savor

KIRK SCHULZ | WSU president December 12, 2016

Life on a college campus is an experience to treasure.Yes, it’s an experience often defined by assignments, deadlines, projects and meetings.Yes, it’s often a hectic day-to-day existence, as we balance...

The WSU Crimson Girls perform at the beginning of the second quarter during the Sept. 17 University of Idaho game at Martin Stadium.  

Crimson Girls should reflect WSU’s diversity

It’s the Apple Cup – you’re having a good time at the game, celebrating WSU pride against our biggest rivals, the University of Washington. When the second quarter rolls around, you’re waiting...

Letter to the editor: Finals week self-care

GARRETT KALT | Pullman December 12, 2016

It’s crunch time. The end of the semester is here and so are final exams, papers and group projects. You may worry this week or even fall asleep in the library and be featured on your peer’s Snapchat...

Cougars may be left out of the Holiday Bowl

Ater a tough Apple Cup loss, the WSU football team awaits the announcement of its bowl destination.Bowl selections will be announced at 9 a.m. Sunday on ESPN, and the media has provided some speculation...

The ballot box outside of the CUB as seen on Aug. 29. About 60 percent of eligible Washington voters did not vote in the 2014 mid-term elections, according to the Office of the Secretary of State of Washington.

Joke write-in votes reflect American discontent with candidates

EMILY HOGAN | Evergreen columnist December 1, 2016

On election day, voters took to Twitter and other social media platforms claiming they voted for Harambe, the gorilla killed at the Cincinnati Zoo in May.Yes, you read that right, a dead gorilla received...

An empty Green Bike station as seen on May 16. The software of the Green Bike docking stations is no longer supported by the company.

Green Bikes are a valuable resource to students

ALEX DAVIS | Evergreen columnist December 1, 2016

Anyone who has spent time on the WSU Pullman campus has likely run into the Green Bikes that the University’s Recreation Center (UREC) hosts.Some students love them, some are impartial, but from what...

Tax could push buyers to illegal pot

The Washington state legislature quietly passed a measure last year that slapped consumers of marijuana with a 37 percent tax at the point of sale.The main concern at the time was revenue, the Cannabist...

Reader reactions: ‘Legalizing sex work is vital to respecting women’s rights’

November 29, 2016

Readers react to a column by Basheera Agyeman advocating for the legalization of prostitution. In Washington, the penalty for prostitution is up to 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Agyeman argues...

Welcome to the new populist consensus, America

Well, thirty years of political consensus have been put to the torch.The flame was lit far before Nov. 8, but its embers created a fire big enough to burn the last several decades of political construction...

‘We’ve made it through worse’

The Daily Evergreen Editorial Board November 18, 2016

As journalists, there is nothing more important to us than free speech.We hold the First Amendment up because it is the reason for our very existence. Under it, we have freedom of speech, press, religion,...

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