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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

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor

Bruce Mulmat is a spring 2020 graduate who majored in history from San Diego, CA.

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Letter to freshmen: Stay connected despite COVID-19

Letter to freshmen: Stay connected despite COVID-19

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
August 16, 2020
At home or in Mexico, the hangover from these drinks is the same. Drink responsibly.

Sprang break drankz: Recipes to explore

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
March 11, 2020
Paddy's Day pints

Paddy’s Day pints

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
March 11, 2020
Experimenting with your drinks is fun and helps you develop your personal taste. Fruity drinks are sweet and help mask the taste of what you’re drinking, but too much can result in a nasty hangover the next day.

Cocktail corner: Spiking your punch bowl

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
February 27, 2020
“I suggest you throw out a few extra dollars and get something you’ll both enjoy .... Also, make sure you always have chocolate.”

Cheap wine reviews

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
February 13, 2020
Students often think they can't do anything about a bad schedule, but looking ahead of time and having discussions with ASWSU can help make changes. Now it's too late to do anything about it.

OPINION: Dialogue could prevent another dead week right after a break

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
November 22, 2019
Getting temporarily “adopted” by a friend’s dad for dinner is a fun idea to try during Dad’s Weekend.

I love you but stay home, Dad

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
November 15, 2019
Each November, men everywhere participate in No-Shave November, where they grow out their facial hair to raise awareness for men's health. However, many just use this as an excuse to grow out their beard and don't donate to the cause.

OPINION: Movember is about men’s health, not your beard

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
November 15, 2019
If the university can make money off of an athlete's likeness, why shouldn't the athlete be able to do the same thing? "[The athletes] are slaves to the NCAA and the schools," Zach Miller, freshman political science major said.

OPINION: Let athletes benefit from their hard work

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
November 12, 2019
Having the ability to budget for yourself and manage your personal finances is an important skill for every young adult, being more applicable than many other entry level math courses.

OPINION: Personal finance classes should be a UCORE requirement

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
October 28, 2019
SpongeBob’s home of Bikini Bottom is set in the Bikini Atoll, a spot that the U.S. used for nuclear testing in the 1940s and 50s.

OPINION: Viewers should pay attention to problematic themes in media

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
October 21, 2019
Guitarist and vocalist Blake Foster plays his guitar solo while performing with other band members of Space Monkey Mafia on Tuesday night at John’s Alley Tavern while on their fall 2019 tour.

Ska band performs in Moscow for the first time

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
October 16, 2019
Dead week is already a stressful time for students without having to worry about surprise quizzes or tests that aren’t supposed to be allowed.

OPINION: Students should discuss dead week tests before it’s too late

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
October 14, 2019
Many WSU commuters pay over $100 a year to park on campus. With the already rising prices of tuition, this extra money can make a big difference for students. In many cases, that expense can be avoided by taking advantage of public transportation.

OPINION: Students should skip on parking pass, take bus

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
October 7, 2019
Celebrities have more tools at their disposal compared to other candidates who might not have the same access to resources and funds. Famous figures may have an advantage, but it does not mean they would be a bad politician.

OPINION: Celebrity politicians have an unfair advantage

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
October 3, 2019
Requiring military service would give young adults time to develop physically and mentally, while also giving them a chance to learn life skills and gain traits that could make them more hireable.

OPINION: Conscription should be mandatory for everyone

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
September 23, 2019
OPINION: IFC plays important role, protects Greek members

OPINION: IFC plays important role, protects Greek members

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
September 16, 2019
The money that comes from approved bonds can go to a variety of school improvements. They can pay for renovations, purchase new textbooks or even update computer labs.

Pass of bond issues important for community

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
August 29, 2019
WSU Police will no longer be storing guns for students due to a new state law requiring stricter background checks and making the vetting process more cumbersome for police and students.

OPINION: Gun measure to increase safety does the opposite

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
August 19, 2019
Gorging yourself on these unhealthy foods as a way of stress management is an unnecessary trade-off of a balanced diet for some relaxation. There are many other options when taking a break from studying that won’t harm your body.

Stress during finals shouldn’t be handled through food

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
April 16, 2019
Having solid professional writing skills is essential regardless of your major, even if you’ll only use them when preparing your resume. The more opportunities WSU offers for learning these skills, the more students succeed.

WSU should emphasize writing skills, courses more

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
April 9, 2019
Climate change is undeniably one of the most pressing concerns today, but that doesn’t mean we should jump at every opportunity to try to solve it. House Bill 1110 doesn’t effectively address this issue and does so at far too high of a price tag.

Gas tax bill too costly for minor effects

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
April 3, 2019
When confronted with something you know you’ll disagree with, walking away from the source can be the best soluion. When that source thrives from your attention as well as your reaction, disregard is a better argument than any other.

Wall demonstration best met by disengagement

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
April 1, 2019
One long-term goal at WSU is to be best known as one of the top 25 research universities nationally instead of as a party school. Keeping alcohol out of our sporting events prevents this reputation from being made even more public.

Change WSU reputation, no alcohol at games

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
March 25, 2019
Students always have to pay for more than their tuition states at the start of every year for books and other materials, making any estimates students use to budget their finances inaccurate. WSU needs to address these additional charges for clarity.

WSU should give students realistic cost estimates

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
March 20, 2019
Increasing the legal smoking and vaping age to 21 doesn’t solve the issues posed by nicotine. Instead, there should be more programs dedicated to informing people of the risks taken on when using this substance in any form, especially with vaping.

Change education on vaping, not age restriciton

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
March 18, 2019
Students taking up the mantle of representing this school’s athletics deserve worthwhile compensation, but there’s a point where it becomes superfluous. Providing these students with a monetary stipend along with scholarships and personal facilities is that point.

Student athlete pay is not worth the price

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
March 7, 2019
These two candidates consider mental health and sexual assault the greatest issues on campus. Their solutions to these problems are clearly stated throughout their campaign.

Berkompas-Prescott candidates pursue more mental health access, support sexual assault survivors

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
March 6, 2019
Vote for ASWSU, change campus for the better

Vote for ASWSU, change campus for the better

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
March 5, 2019
Some call the homework of UCORE classes busywork, or work intended just to fill a quota somewhere. As trivial as it may seem, this work is important, reinforcing material learned in class or allowing the student to get a hands-on approach.

Make better use of UCORE requirements

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
February 26, 2019
Several opinion sections from other news sources have received the axe. Some attribute this to the sensationalist styles of these sites, showing the importance of writer research and reader skepticism.

Readers should scrutinize public opinions

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
February 19, 2019
College-aged students nowadays don't watch to get in the mood, they want a white-noise film to start the process of ... well, you know.

’50 Shades’ of sexy movies

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
February 15, 2019
There is no grandfather clause for this initiative, which means any gun owners below the new age requirement are breaking the law. This is no small number, many counties leaving the initiative unenforced do the difficulty of pursuing these individuals.

Umbrella gun laws like I-1639 criminalize legal gun owners

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
February 12, 2019
Limiting ourselves to only the views of those closest to us restricts our ability to converse on politics. The ideas we hold true are only further reinforced by their repetition by peers. Politics should be viewed objectively and with an open mind to criticism.

Social media can misinform political opinions

BRUCE MULMAT, Former Evergreen opinion editor
February 5, 2019
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