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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
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The end of net neutrality would mean that internet service providers can limit access to certain websites or content online. For many students and researchers, this means their work could be restricted.

If net neutrality ends, everyone will be affected

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
November 30, 2017
Cars in the streets make it difficult for emergency crews to pass. A city proposal would force residents to park elsewhere over breaks.

City must communicate plans to residents

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
November 7, 2017
Sen. Jesus Hernandez proposed a bill that would require cultural competency training for all WSU staff, faculty and incoming students. The resolution was passed by the end of the Oct. 11 ASWSU meeting.

Cultural competency brings understanding

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
October 24, 2017
Buses, bikes, automobiles and pedestrians — students, staff and faculty have a variety of options when making their way to campus every day, but as the university’s population rises and space becomes tight, will WSU invest in more parking lots, bike racks or buses?

Construct more parking spaces

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
October 19, 2017
One of our photo editors' favorite photo illustrations of this edition: A literal take on morning wood.

Understanding the science behind morning wood

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen reporter
October 13, 2017

Obscenities vary across cultures

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
October 13, 2017
WSU fans at the football game against the University of Southern California on Sept. 29. Although athletics attracts many new students, education should be the main reason students choose WSU.

Prioritize academics above athletics

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
October 12, 2017

Ordinance allowing ride services in Pullman will yield results

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
October 4, 2017
Memorials give visitors a chance to acknowledge members of the WSU community who died.

Memorials give the community a way to remember

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
October 3, 2017
Kim Houser, a WSU accounting professor, claims that the IRS has been violating U.S. laws that restrict their access to private information belonging to citizens.

IRS overstepped power with data mining

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
September 26, 2017
Simple details, such as litter left on the ground, can give off the appearance that an area is not well cared for and encourage people to take up worse crimes.

Greek community should take stronger role in clean up

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
September 14, 2017

Pranksters are a threat to public safety

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
August 29, 2017
Robert Wielgus, then-director of the Large Carnivore Conservation Lab, talks about the lethal measures being taken on the Profanity Peak wolf pack Aug. 29, 2016. Weilgus agreed to a settlement with WSU leading to his resignation.

WSU disavowal of researcher ruins credibility

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
August 23, 2017

Utilize opportunities and resources on campus early

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
August 11, 2017
If air traffic control is privatized, larger airports could have preferential treatment to smaller, local airports.

Privatizing air traffic control affects Pullman

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
July 19, 2017
Often, fires are preventable, but small mistakes, like tossing still smoking cigarette butts on the ground, cause many fires in the summer.

Fire and firework safety: don’t be stupid

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
June 28, 2017
Exceptions to the law include using the GPS on a mounted phone, built-in navigation systems and calling 911.

Distracted driving law prevents reckless behavior on the road

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
June 21, 2017
Students walk between classes Nov. 2 on the Glenn Terrell Friendship Mall.

Summer session offers flexible course loads

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
June 14, 2017
Nowell Siegel, a flight test pilot, helps guide the Qube, a police drone Oct. 19, 2011 in Simi Valley, California.

Pullman police drone program protects citizens

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
June 7, 2017
Students participate in a self-defense class at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. WSU does not currently offer self-defense classes at the UREC.

Self-defense is a valuable skill

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
May 31, 2017
WSU women’s varsity rowing team attempts to beat Gonzaga in a race at the Snake River on March 25.

Exercise is important for students’ health

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
May 10, 2017
Adam Doan, an immigrant from Vietnam, talks about his family’s struggle to obtain a visa.

‘It’s really easy to fail’

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
April 19, 2017
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
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

Airport expansion best option for Palouse travelers

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
March 23, 2017

Ambulance fee benefits all students

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
March 9, 2017
Students spoke at the ASWSU meeting regarding a resolution in support of undocumented students on Feb. 22.

Flyers targeting people are dangerous

RIDGE PETERSON, Evergreen columnist
March 1, 2017
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