Ask Emma: How do I escape the friendzone?
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen columnist
July 6, 2020
Dear Emma, I have a friend who I’ve known for a few years, and we’re really close. I’m starting to have feelings for this person but I’m not sure if they feel the same way. I’m a little anxious about saying something to them because I don’t want to mess up our friendship if they don’t f...
Ask Emma: I want to get a dog
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen columnist
June 29, 2020
Dear Emma, Everyone I know has a dog or is getting one. I really want one but am living at home and haven’t been able to convince my mom yet. I keep suggesting that I can take it back to school with me, but she still doesn’t like it. Any tips on how to show her this is a good idea? Sinc...
Ask Emma: How do I know if I’ve found ‘the one’?
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen columnist
June 22, 2020
Dear Emma, How do you know that the person you're talking to is ‘the one’? I've had multiple failed attempts in the past, and to be honest, I'm gradually starting to lose all the hope, energy and sanity I have left. Don't get me wrong—I know that I don't need a significant other to complete me. I just don't want ...
Ask Emma: Should I pursue my passion?
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
June 15, 2020
Dear Emma, I love creative writing and I consider it my passion but am always really nervous to show people my work because I’m a perfectionist. I’m afraid my writing will seem silly or incomplete, no matter how much time I have spent on it. If I was a bit better, I might actually try to mak...
Ask Emma: I don’t know what to expect if I start school in the fall
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen columnist
June 8, 2020
Dear Emma, I’m going to be a freshman at WSU in the fall and I’m worried about what classes are going to be like. I was already nervous to transition from high school to college, but that was before everything happened with the pandemic. My parents suggested I take a gap year. I would rather ...
Ask Emma: I broke my foot and can’t do any of my summer plans
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen columnist
May 31, 2020
Dear Emma, I am living in Pullman for the summer and I recently broke my foot. I’m not taking summer classes or working right now; I decided to stay because I am still paying rent and a few of my friends are also here. I had a lot of things planned — mainly outdoor activities that are OK with ...
Ask Emma: How do I cure summer boredom?
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen columnist
May 26, 2020
Dear Emma, I’ve been at home for a couple months now. Spring semester is done and I’m not taking summer classes. I am running out of things to do, other than watching Netflix. Any tips to cure boredom or make me feel productive? Sincerely, “Cabin Fever” Dear Cabin Fever, Who k...
HoneyBee, a 10-year-old retired purebred Maine Coon show cat, sat comfortably in her owners’ car on June 11 with an “ICU SUPER COUG” bandana around...
