COLUMN: Allyship in the digital age
JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen columnist
October 19, 2020
The social justice protests over the summer brought allyship and activism to the forefront of conversations on social media. I had several questions about becoming an ally and realized it is not as simple as calling oneself an ally; the same goes for being an activist. People must show up and act...
Activist talks about impact Black people with disabilities have on music, art during virtual event
ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Evergreen reporter
October 15, 2020
Black people with disabilities have been discriminated against long before the days of slavery. Slaves were sold individually, unless they had a physical restriction, like a severed arm, said Leroy Moore, activist and founder of Krip-Hop Nation, during the Access Center’s virtual Speaker Series o...
‘Photos can be a powerful truth-teller’
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
July 1, 2020
For Madison Rosenbaum, photography is more than just an art to document moments. “I think photos can be a powerful truth-teller,” said WSU Tri-Cities alumna Rosenbaum. “I always believe that storytelling through my photography can help bridge in connecting and understanding someone else's lived e...
‘She’s bringing a different perspective’
JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen reporter
June 15, 2020
Mikayla Makle, Black Student Union at WSU president, became more aware of who she was as an LGBTQ+ Black woman when she started attending WSU. Makle grew up in Maryland, where she found it hard to come out as asexual to her family. She said even though her hometown of Waldorf was more diverse, she lea...
Guide: Being an activist from home
JENNA GEELAN, Evergreen columnist
June 15, 2020
With the current social and political climate, many people want to use their voice to make a social impact. However, with the threat of COVID-19 still present, it might be hard for some people to go outside. Here are some things you can do from your computer. Register to vote Voting is one of the best ways...
When the Cougars take the field on Nov. 7 against Oregon State University, it will finally mark the end of the longest offseason in recent memory. It would...
