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

Is cannabis really that bad?

Is cannabis really that bad?

GABRIELLE BOWMAN, Evergreen news co-editor November 18, 2022

Cannabis is still a controversial topic when it comes to its use in sports, however, many athletes advocate for its use. The topic of cannabis usage has grown in popularity in recent years with athletes...

Sex, Drugs and … Basketball? 

Sex, Drugs and … Basketball? 

ERICK AGUILAR, Evergreen reporter November 17, 2022

Fast cars and movie stars, I mean the whole nine yards. I guess you could call it “work hard play hard?”  I’d like to tell you about a group of friends, young adults, at the peak of their cultural...

Let’s talk about sex (and how to do it safely)

Let’s talk about sex (and how to do it safely)

SAYDEE PHOTHIVONGSA, Evergreen news editor November 17, 2022

College is a time immersed in new experiences and finding ourselves. It is also a time in many people’s lives when they begin having sex. Only 35.2 % of students reported having no sexual partners...

Professor of anthropology studies history of psychoactives

Professor of anthropology studies history of psychoactives

JOSIAH PIKE, Evergreen news co-editor November 17, 2022

Whether it is tobacco, cannabis  or even chocolate, anthropology professor Shannon Tushingham has seen it all when it comes to psychoactive drugs. Tushingham has worked at WSU since 2013, her love...

When Rehael Mufti, senior marketing and human resources major, went to school in Britain, she found conversations were more open compared to her own culture.

Students provide cross-cultural perspective on taboos of sex education

PUNEET BSANTI, Deputy news editor November 17, 2022

Sex is a subject that can be controversial to some or normal to others, however, Pakistani and Latin cultures have their own ways of approaching this topic.  Born in Pakistan and raised in Dubai,...

Professor A.J. Millers passion for music began in sixth grade band.

Professor uncovers popularity of History of Rock ‘n’ Roll course

SHANA HUANG November 17, 2022

WSU’s History of Rock 'n' Roll is a popular course, with close to 450 students between two sections enrolling each semester. Also known as Rock Music: History and Social Analysis, the class is taught...

The UGT2B17 enzyme is three to five more times fully expressed in males than females.

Do drugs have different effects on males versus females?

GREY KAMASZ, Evergreen reporter November 17, 2022

Bhagwat Prasad’s lab at WSU Spokane is examining drug effects in on males and females to find a correlation between an individual’s characteristics and the way their bodies process drugs. Prasad,...

The Women*s Center and Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse provide violence prevention resources for those experiencing stalking or dating violence.

Swipe left: Tinder horror stories

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 17, 2022

From serious encounters with stalkers to close calls with sexually transmitted diseases, the horror stories that can come from dating apps, like Tinder, are noteworthy. For WSU students, this is no different.  Bryan...

Aaron Rodgers and Josh Gordon used illegal drugs and only one was kicked out for it.

The NFL has a drug problem

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor November 17, 2022

At this point in his career, Josh Gordon is mostly known for his usage of illegal drugs. He was essentially booted from the league for his drug usage and now the same league stands idly by while one of...

Helping victims and upholding a promise: WSU sexual assault resources

Helping victims and upholding a promise: WSU sexual assault resources

JOSIE GOODRICH, Reporter/Copy Editor November 17, 2022

Sexual assault is a serious matter, no matter the circumstance. With that, there are many great resources available on the Palouse for survivors of any kind. One of the main resources WSU offers is...

Darryl Singleton says college students have a more sex-positive outlook.

Have sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll changed since professors were students?

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 17, 2022

Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll have been a part of North American culture for decades, but the stigma and acceptance of each have changed drastically over time. When WSU professors were in school, their...

Sex resources such as condoms, lube and more inside the Women*s center.

WSU Women*s Center works to implement sex education resources

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief November 17, 2022

Sex. A lot of people do it. But not everyone knows of resources they can use in the community. Amy Sharp, WSU Women*s Center director, said every year, she is discovering more and more that the center...

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