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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

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist

Saad is a junior political science pre-law major from Bellevue.

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Dean Luethi, director of the School of Music, conducts the WSU Treble Choir on April 18, 2017 in Kimbrough Music Building. Practicing music has many mental health benefits for both adolescents and adults, and promotes a diverse education.

Music promotes healthy living

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
November 29, 2018
Maintaining all aspects of free speech, including microaggressions, is the only way to preserve intellectual debate.

Regulating speech cripples critical thinking

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
November 15, 2018
I-1639 would establish a vague definition of assault weapons which would not help reduce gun violence. Raising the minimum age to own these weapons is inconclusive.

I-1639 would impose incoherent regulations

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
November 6, 2018
Travis Ridout, professor of government and public policy at WSU, discusses the impact of social media and effects of microtargeting Thursday night in Goertzen Hall.

There should be clear divisions between platforms, publications

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
October 31, 2018
Many Republican presidents including Abraham Lincoln and Dwight D. Eisenhower fought for civil rights and equal protection under the law.

Conservative values historically align with civil rights

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
October 24, 2018
After Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, polling data indicates that the “blue wave” in the Senate many had been predicting might not happen to the same degree.

Support growing for Senate republicans

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
October 18, 2018
Jordan Smith, left, and Caitlin Boss, right, executive members of the Political Science Club, Sept. 27. The Political Science Club is a space for all students to share their perspectives, Smith said.

Joining WSU political clubs helps restore social civility

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
October 16, 2018
New positions can help spice up an existing relationship and make coitus more interesting.

Three best positions for sexually unoriginal folk

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
October 11, 2018
Jordan Smith, left, Caitlin Boss, middle, and Sana Nawid, right, executive members of the Political Science Club, share their thoughts on what Lisa Brown, Democratic candidate for Washington’s 5th Congressional District, plans to implement if she was elected.

Good immigration policies require research

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
October 1, 2018
Associate professor Pamela Thoma speaks about the place of politics in sexual harassment and how it affects the enforcement of laws regarding it Friday in Avery Hall.

Allegations have become political tactics

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
September 26, 2018
Michael Salamone, judicial process professor, discusses the political environment present today and how that may affect judicial review processes in the future in Johnson Tower on Thursday.

Brett Kavanaugh: a necessary nonpartisan

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
September 18, 2018
Counter-protesters surround and chant against students supporting Trump following the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Identity politics can limit a person’s ability to compromise and engage with opposition in meaningful dialogue.

Identity politics promote tribalist parties, isolates minorities

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
September 10, 2018
Climate change is an issue, but many advocacy groups neglect of the economic facts.

New climate change resolution presents short-sighted policies

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
September 5, 2018
Pullman PD Cmdr. Chris Tennant describes how the upcoming WSU school year has an impact on the department and the types of police reports made.

Pullman Police are doing more despite shrinking department

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
August 29, 2018

Student Rec Center provides a break from stress

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
August 9, 2018
New development can cause a market surplus that will effect low-income households.

New affordable housing could be a disaster for Pullman market

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
July 18, 2018
Gun safety is a hot-button issue for the upcoming primaries, but politicians could be unsuccessful in enacting any valuable change.

Candidates looking to ineffective policies

SAAD NABIL ALI, Evergreen columnist
July 11, 2018
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