Political comedy relies on the truth, WSU alumnus says
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
October 28, 2020
Political comedy is only funny when a speaker and their audience agree on the factual truths. The most important part of comedy is the ethics of truth-telling, said Ted Tremper, WSU alumnus, writer, director and former field producer for "The Daily Show," during an event Tuesday evening. The tr...
Voter registration must be conducted in person starting today
MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter
October 27, 2020
Starting today, Washington state voters can register in-person at Whitman County’s Election Office or The Student Voting Hub in the Compton Union Building. Oct. 26 was the last day to register to vote online. The election office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 304 N...
Gubernatorial candidate visits Pullman during campaign
October 22, 2020
Republican gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp discussed his decision to run for Washington state governor, which began with a statement he issued about Initiative 1639, saying he will not be enforcing the initiative, during a mask-optional “Victory Protest” held Tuesday night in Pullman. Culp currently s...
County representative candidates debate sex education, climate change policies
MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter
October 19, 2020
Republican incumbent Mary Dye and Libertarian challenger Brett Borden debated tax increases and Referendum 90, which requires schools to teach comprehensive sex education, during a virtual forum Saturday afternoon. The League of Women Voters of Pullman hosted the event. Both Dye and Borden are chal...
League of Women Voters hosts virtual issue forum about ballot measures
ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
October 13, 2020
The League of Women Voters of Pullman and the Pullman Chamber of Commerce discussed a bill that would require schools to teach comprehensive sex education to all students, as well as a resolution that would allow the government to invest in the stock market, during a virtual issue forum Monday night. ...
Undocumented individuals share stories to encourage allies to vote
JENAE LAXSON, Evergreen reporter
October 12, 2020
One of Linda Vargas’ first memories was crossing the U.S. border and missing her dog, who she had to leave behind, she said during an event that encouraged people to vote. The WSU Undocumented Initiatives’ event “Why You Should Vote: Voting as an UndocuAlly” featured several WSU students ...
Undocumented Initiatives hosts event for allies about voting
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
October 5, 2020
WSU’s Undocumented Initiatives is hosting a workshop from 5-6:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 to encourage student voting as the 2020 election approaches. The workshop educates students and staff on the importance of voting and the impact every vote has on the undocumented community, said Claudia Skinner, se...
OPINION: Ginsburg’s death will change American politics
DIANA RIOS, Evergreen columnist
October 1, 2020
In the midst of the current political climate, no matter what party you stand for, it is undeniable just how much of an impact a historical figure like the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg made. Her name will always be accredited to the advancement of several different progressive movements. Aside...
OPINION: Trump’s impeachment was unproductive
HANNA YUZYUK, Evergreen columnist
September 23, 2020
My first reason for not being very interested in what is going on in the political arena is my belief that politics are a dirty game. It is not possible to be sure about any political statement from any politician in any party from any country. Simultaneously, there is an excellent reason to keep...
OPINION: Political polarization is tearing our country apart
JUSTIN ULOFOSHIO, Evergreen columnist
September 10, 2020
The U.S. presidential election is less than 60 days away, and many are saying that Nov. 3 might be the most important day in this generation. At the same time, the country is in the middle of an identity crisis. The sociopolitical climate of the United States seems to be at its most divided point in ...
OPINION: DNC spells hope for America’s future
JOEY FRANKLIN, Evergreen columnist
September 2, 2020
The high point of last week's Democratic National Convention was Joe Biden’s acceptance speech; he spoke passionately about unifying Americans amidst civil turbulence. “But while I will be a Democratic candidate, I will be an American president," he said at the convention. "I will work as hard...
OPINION: Countdown to the 3rd: Eye of the storm
JACOB HERSH, Evergreen opinion editor
September 1, 2020
“Life’s ill, sometimes life might kill.” - Vordul Mega, “Iron Galaxy” A fully-developed hurricane can release the energy of a 10-megaton nuclear bomb every 20 minutes. That’s almost 700 Hiroshimas smacking down on the coast of Texas and Louisiana every 20 minutes. Hurricane Laura see...
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...
