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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

GRACE LAPIERRE

Grace LaPierre is a junior double majoring in English and history, from Liverpool, New York.

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Films characterizing all colleges as party central set students up for a very different reality.

SATIRE: College movies create unrealistic expectations for students

GRACE LAPIERRE
July 1, 2021
LGBTQ+ representation is becoming more common, but we need to see more elderly couples on screen, too.

Movie “Cloudburst” is touching tale of LGBTQ+, senior romance

GRACE LAPIERRE
June 24, 2021
Folded over or under? The most divisive argument of the century is which way the toilet paper roll is supposed to face.

SATIRE: Opposing opinions lead to divorce for some, hilarity for others

GRACE LAPIERRE
June 13, 2021
Whether it requires sending a dozen emails or standing in front of the CUB with a sign to attract interviewees, columnists will do whatever it takes to get interviews.

SATIRE: Columnists turned people-fishers in hopes of catching interviews

GRACE LAPIERRE
June 10, 2021
Though animation was created to make customer service more helpful, in reality, it makes the experience more stressful.

SATIRE: Automation in customer service is not making things more efficient

GRACE LAPIERRE
June 6, 2021
The traditional and modern buildings of campus mix well, creating an unexpectedly-enchanting look.

Distinct feel of Pullman campus is traditional, yet still enchanting

GRACE LAPIERRE
June 3, 2021
Mysterious creatures might be hiding in plain sight on WSU Pullman's campus.

SATIRE: Mascots tend to be a friendly presence, but what is really under the mask?

GRACE LAPIERRE
June 3, 2021
Recruiters seem to be sneaking their way into everyone's emails and high schools to find new recruits.

SATIRE: Dear military recruiters, stop texting me

GRACE LAPIERRE
May 27, 2021
With its wide variety of topping choices and a reliably sweet and smooth taste, soft serve is the ultimate ice cream experience.

Hard ice cream is great, but soft serve is better

GRACE LAPIERRE
May 23, 2021
A summer spent in small town Pullman is not everyone's first choice.

Summer spent in Pullman is not for everyone

GRACE LAPIERRE
May 23, 2021
It is a common occurrence for many Americans to confuse states with each other, even when they are on opposite sides of the country. This happens with American cities with the same names as foreign cities or countries as well.

Americans should remember their geography lessons

GRACE LAPIERRE
May 20, 2021
Washington state universities seem to be unknown to some American students. Without sports teams that are household names or academics that are renowned by a majority nationwide, students outside of Washington state are not familiar with us.

Out of state, WSU lacks strong reputation

GRACE LAPIERRE
May 16, 2021
When applying for college, the location of campus is often a major factor. Some prefer experiencing college in a small town rather than a city, and this preference can affect which colleges we pay attention to.

University’s perceived ‘popularity’ affected by location

GRACE LAPIERRE
May 16, 2021
“I am looking forward to having the virtual commencement, I know it is virtual and will not be the same as it would be in person, but I’m still looking forward to that and the other commencement activities.”

OPINION: Senior shares hopes for graduation, beyond

GRACE LAPIERRE
April 28, 2021
Is it simply a cloud of mist, or is the well-known Bryan Clock Tower now a floating structure?

OPINION: Satire: My neighbor teleports to class

GRACE LAPIERRE
April 21, 2021
Something as simple as having a goldfish, or any pet, could begin the conversation of death and grieving.

OPINION: Why we should normalize death

GRACE LAPIERRE
April 14, 2021
It's becoming increasingly difficult to stay engaged during regular Zoom meetings, but is a Zoom meeting on Zoom fatigue really the best way to learn how to deal with it?

OPINION: Satire: The irony of a Zoom meeting on Zoom fatigue

GRACE LAPIERRE
April 6, 2021
WSU students have recently been noticing strange occurences on Zoom. What started out as innocuous Zoom glitches and creations of tired minds seems to have sinister undertones.

OPINION: Satire: Are WSU professors hiding a big secret?

GRACE LAPIERRE
March 31, 2021
OPINION: Is the junior writing portfolio necessary? 

OPINION: Is the junior writing portfolio necessary? 

GRACE LAPIERRE
March 17, 2021
Students will now have to pay to park at CHS when using services.

OPINION: Loss of Cougar Health Services free parking is disappointing

GRACE LAPIERRE
March 11, 2021
“Anybody coming to campus is still required to attest that they haven't been experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, and people still have to wear masks.”

OPINION: Facing our return to in-person learning

GRACE LAPIERRE
March 4, 2021
Like any person, professors deserve recognition for what they do, whether teaching in an online format or in-person.

OPINION: Express gratitude toward your professors

GRACE LAPIERRE
February 25, 2021
One of the more well-known tabletop games is Dungeons and Dragons.

OPINION: Tabletop gaming is a rewarding, creative outlet

GRACE LAPIERRE
February 17, 2021
Japanese and French are challenging to learn in different ways.

OPINION: Japanese is easier to learn than French

GRACE LAPIERRE
February 10, 2021
Masks could serve as useful following the pandemic.

OPINION: Masks should be normalized after pandemic ends

GRACE LAPIERRE
February 4, 2021
Carpenter Hall is one of many of WSU's famous red-bricked buildings

OPINION: WSU’s Pullman campus and its architectural wonders

GRACE LAPIERRE
January 28, 2021
Who will fall in the duel between the desserts?

OPINION: Ice cream cake versus cake and ice cream

GRACE LAPIERRE
January 28, 2021
As of Tuesday, the county has confirmed a total of 1,551 COVID-19 cases, according to the Whitman County Public Health website. Age groups 1-19 and 20-39 years make up 1,221 cases. It is unknown how many of those individuals are WSU students and how many are non-students.

OPINION: Participating in 10-day challenge will help WSU make recovery

GRACE LAPIERRE
January 21, 2021
Whether it accumulates only an inch, or up to several feet, snow makes winter feel wintery, this Evergreen columnist argues.

OPINION: What is winter without snow?

GRACE LAPIERRE
January 20, 2021
The ability to communicate in a different language is a necessary skill in the modern world.

OPINION: Learn a foreign language

GRACE LAPIERRE
December 9, 2020
In terms of the most popular holidays, the results of this poll may shock you.

OPINION: Ranking the worst popular holidays

GRACE LAPIERRE
December 8, 2020
Thanksgiving pies are some of the year’s best, but they’re not all equally good. Here’s some favorites.

OPINION: Thanksgiving’s best pies

GRACE LAPIERRE
November 19, 2020
The president started the tradition of pardoning a Thanksgiving turkey in 1947.

OPINION: These turkey recipes are sure to please

GRACE LAPIERRE
November 18, 2020
Students have picked up cool hobbies in the time they've taken to quarantine — something that everyone should consider.

OPINION: Pick up a unique hobby during quarantine

GRACE LAPIERRE
November 10, 2020
English majors and historians may have a lot in common, but they differ on their writing styles significantly.

OPINION: English writing differs significantly from historical writing

GRACE LAPIERRE
November 4, 2020
The different climates students come from may not prepare them for Pullman's unique winters.

OPINION: Pullman winters are a completely different experience

GRACE LAPIERRE
November 3, 2020
These scary murderers still haunt us today in the form of stories, books and movies.

OPINION: Top ten spooky Victorian era murderers

GRACE LAPIERRE
October 27, 2020
Internships are an important part of getting a career, and COVID-19 shouldn't stop you from getting one.

OPINION: Get internships during COVID-19

GRACE LAPIERRE
October 26, 2020
Scheduling around the revised version of spring break won't be too difficult for professors.

OPINION: Spring break won’t mess up scheduling

GRACE LAPIERRE
October 19, 2020
Halloween costumes tread a fine line every year between being funny and tasteless — it's important to keep that in mind.

OPINION: Risque Halloween costumes have gone too far

GRACE LAPIERRE
October 13, 2020
There's a reason pumpkins are the ideal fall treat — they're delicious.

OPINION: Pumpkins are fall’s ideal treat

GRACE LAPIERRE
October 12, 2020
You can still stay connected and interact with your friends while staying safe and controlling the viral spread.

OPINION: Safe ways to socially interact

GRACE LAPIERRE
October 6, 2020
Students living off campus will have to deal with a whole new set of housing issues like landlords, rent and utilities.

OPINION: Dealing with your first apartment

GRACE LAPIERRE
October 5, 2020
There’s so much to appreciate about living in a small town like Pullman.

OPINION: What we love about Pullman

GRACE LAPIERRE
September 23, 2020
Not all classes are great, but some rise above the rest by engaging students and supporting discussion and debate.

OPINION: How to run a good class

GRACE LAPIERRE
September 21, 2020
In the world of online classes, Zoom attendance policies have to take into consideration students' lives.

OPINION: Zoom attendance policies need to be reworked

GRACE LAPIERRE
September 15, 2020
Students came back in large numbers this fall – but the reasons why aren't always so clear.

OPINION: Pullman students came back for many reasons

GRACE LAPIERRE
September 14, 2020
Whether it's crushed crayfish or ghost roommates, the dorms will always be an interesting, surreal experience.

OPINION: Dorm life is incredibly surreal

GRACE LAPIERRE
September 8, 2020
High school teachers aren't prepping their students for college or the real world.

OPINION: High school doesn’t prepare students for college

GRACE LAPIERRE
September 7, 2020
While the competition between STEM and liberal arts rages, it’s important to consider the benefits of both, and the many opportunities they can offer different students, engineers and artists alike.

OPINION: STEM, liberal arts majors are both necessary

GRACE LAPIERRE
September 2, 2020
WSU's new AMP app is a streamlined success, allowing students to park on campus with ease.

OPINION: New WSU parking app is a success

GRACE LAPIERRE
September 1, 2020
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