The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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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

Improve your essays and your grades.

Ask Life: How do I write a professional essay?

JULIA MESSEGEE, Evergreen reporter June 22, 2023

Dear Life Section, I graduated high school last May, but I am still not confident in my essay-writing skills at all. Do you have any tips on writing a professional-sounding essay? Sincerely, Please...

If youre thinking about applying for graduate school, its more than likely that youll need to ask a professor or mentor to be a reference. Emma gives tips and tricks on how to go about asking for a recommendation letter.

Ask Emma: Who do I ask for a letter of recommendation?

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor September 21, 2020

Dear Emma, I’m applying to graduate school this year. I feel like I am a qualified candidate — except for my letters of recommendation. It isn’t that I don’t get along with people or people...

If you need to, take time off from school and then come back to it

OPINION: Don’t judge students for taking longer than four years

ANTHONY TORCHIA March 30, 2020

An academic “victory lap” is the term used to describe the situation where a collegiate student takes additional terms of study beyond the typical four years that undergraduates spend at university....

Win or lose, Cougs booze is a fun saying, but it takes away from other aspects of our school.

OPINION: WSU’s party rep must change

DAYANA FAIRCHILD March 25, 2020

In 2002 Playboy magazine published a list of top party schools, WSU took 18th place on the list. In 2009, we rose up to 16th place on Playboy's list. So maybe that's where it started, or perhaps the...

WSU cancels Moms Weekend, other university events

WSU cancels Mom’s Weekend, other university events

LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter March 13, 2020

WSU canceled a number of university events in response to COVID-19 and Gov. Jay Inslee’s ban on social gatherings of more than 250 people in some counties. Here is a list of canceled and postponed...

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