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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

PORTIA SIMMONS

Portia Simmons is a junior majoring in human development, from Santa Cruz, California.

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Ghosts roam the grounds of the St. Ignatius Hospital where the first patient was treated for pneumonia.

Specters trapped in the Palouse

PORTIA SIMMONS
October 27, 2021
Don't throw your pumpkin in the trash. Use it to fertilize your garden or add flavor to a meal.

Five ways you can reuse your pumpkin

PORTIA SIMMONS
October 19, 2021
Mareenah Galang, KUGR Assistant Director of Promotions, and Logan McAlister, Assistant Director of Operations, work on a project on October 13, 2021 in the KUGR office.

Listen to KUGR Radio

PORTIA SIMMONS
October 13, 2021
Alison Saar walks patrons of the museum through her exhibit "Mirror, Mirror."

Grant winners share inspiration behind BLM art

PORTIA SIMMONS
October 12, 2021
Turning off the lights when no one is in the room and eating less meat can help save the planet.

Small things you can do to help the environment

PORTIA SIMMONS
September 28, 2021
Be careful not to get sucked into your phone and all it has to offer.

Seven ways to combat phone addiction

PORTIA SIMMONS
September 21, 2021
Portia Simmons at Boundary Waters checking on students on a course with their boss.

Taking a chance on Land of 10,000 Lakes

PORTIA SIMMONS
September 15, 2021
You can process the day through different journaling methods such as bullet journaling.

Journaling for personal growth

PORTIA SIMMONS
September 1, 2021
A pie sure to make you smile

Creating the perfect, yummy pie

PORTIA SIMMONS
August 25, 2021
Phineas and Ferb aren't the only ones who know how to have a great summer.

OPINION: Satire: Hot ways to enjoy summer 

PORTIA SIMMONS
April 28, 2021
These kids may look ordinary, but they have only the most sinister of intentions.

OPINION: Satire: Children of the wheat

PORTIA SIMMONS
April 27, 2021
You don't need to be a mathematician to understand finance.

OPINION: Take a finance class

PORTIA SIMMONS
April 20, 2021
OPINION: Shining a light on LGBTQ+ sexual assault

OPINION: Shining a light on LGBTQ+ sexual assault

PORTIA SIMMONS
April 14, 2021
Identical in form, but drastic in flavor — who will conquer?

OPINION: Battle of the Snacks: Smartfood popcorn vs. microwave popcorn

PORTIA SIMMONS
April 6, 2021
Edmund is trading in The North Face rain jacket for a Cougar Football jersey.

OPINION: Satire: The new saga, Vampires in Pullman 

PORTIA SIMMONS
March 31, 2021
People should partake in volunteering; it makes our community a better place.

OPINION: Give back to your community 

PORTIA SIMMONS
March 30, 2021
Music comes in many different mediums.

OPINION: “Without music, life would be a mistake”

PORTIA SIMMONS
March 16, 2021
All patriarchal stereotypes aside, men should be able to express their emotions without feeling judgment from other men.

OPINION: Boys do cry

PORTIA SIMMONS
March 10, 2021
What lies behind those glowing eyes, and what is in those solo cups?

OPINION: Satire: FBI classifies frats, sororities as cults

PORTIA SIMMONS
March 4, 2021
These societies are not untouched, but are isolated by choice.

OPINION: Will providing vaccines to isolated societies benefit or harm them?

PORTIA SIMMONS
February 24, 2021
Dunbar released a gender-neutral clothing line.

OPINION: Tear away gender norms, wear what you love

PORTIA SIMMONS
February 18, 2021
Whether at the gym, or in the comfort of your home, you can remain physically active during the pandemic.

OPINION: People should use virtual fitness programs, stay active during pandemic

PORTIA SIMMONS
February 10, 2021
Using dating apps can be a great way to fill the social void created by the pandemic.

OPINION: Dating apps are great for meeting new people

PORTIA SIMMONS
February 3, 2021
"Find a form of art that speaks to you."

OPINION: Find therapy in art

PORTIA SIMMONS
January 27, 2021
Professional in the workplace, and ridden in self-expression

OPINION: Normalize tattoos in the workplace

PORTIA SIMMONS
January 21, 2021
Zoom classes and online school is still a work in progress.

OPINION: Improving online schooling for next semester

PORTIA SIMMONS
December 9, 2020
COVID-19-related food insecurity is a nationwide issue, and food pantries try to help people in need.

OPINION: Students should use WSU food pantries

PORTIA SIMMONS
December 3, 2020
WRAP is a resource for everyone.

OPINION: Support students with depression

PORTIA SIMMONS
December 1, 2020
Native and Indigenous people deserve our support and respect.

OPINION: Support Native students at WSU

PORTIA SIMMONS
November 17, 2020
Taking a mental health day is important for students and professors alike.

OPINION: Take a mental health day

PORTIA SIMMONS
November 11, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court signals a new wave of conservative decisions from the judicial branch. It’s conceivable that LGBTQ+ rights will be taken away because of her nomination.

OPINION: Amy Coney Barrett will roll back LGBTQ+ rights

PORTIA SIMMONS
November 5, 2020
Adopt more black cats because they're just as sweet and cuddly as other cats.

OPINION: Adopt more black cats

PORTIA SIMMONS
October 27, 2020
Anxiety affects millions around the world — it's time to come together in support of those sufferers.

OPINION: Support students with anxiety

PORTIA SIMMONS
October 19, 2020
Gender neutral restrooms are safer and more inclusive for everyone, regardless of gender identity.

OPINION: We need more gender neutral bathrooms

PORTIA SIMMONS
October 12, 2020
It's important to get out and get exercise, not just for physical health, but for mental health as well.

OPINION: Hiking improves mental health

PORTIA SIMMONS
October 5, 2020
Students with emotional support animals deserve to have their experience normalized.

OPINION: Normalize having emotional support animals

PORTIA SIMMONS
September 28, 2020
When considering how to be energy and environmentally friendly, there's a lot of different options.

OPINION: Conserve energy in many different ways

PORTIA SIMMONS
September 21, 2020
Transportation on campus is far from perfect — here's how we can improve it.

OPINION: WSU students need more transportation on campus

PORTIA SIMMONS
September 15, 2020
Drugs and alcohol are portrayed in a positive, fun light in pop culture, but that doesn't tell the whole story.

OPINION: Pop culture depicts drugs too positively

PORTIA SIMMONS
September 7, 2020
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