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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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Only 16% of eligible voters in Washington aged 18-24 actually voted in 2022

Voting in Pullman – Where to go and what to do Nov. 4

SHYLEIGH GRAY, News reporter October 20, 2025

As voting season approaches, students may be unsure of how to navigate the process of electing officials who represent them.  First, in order to register to vote, an individual may go to the Whitman...

Students and community members lined up at the WSU Voting Hub in the CUB Senior Ballroom on Nov. 4, 2024

‘Cougs Vote’ can make voting easier for student or first time voters

SHYLEIGH GRAY, News reporter October 20, 2025

Students at WSU can vote in elections by registering through ‘Cougs Vote,’ which has resources available on campus. Ben Calabretta, the director of the Center for Civic Engagement, verified that...

Only 16% of eligible voters in Washington aged 18-24 actually voted in 2022

More efficient postal services increase the likelihood of voter turnout

GRACE HARVEY, Evergreen news co-editor September 20, 2023

More efficient postal administrations have been linked to an increase in voter turnout, according to a study by a WSU professor WSU assistant professor Michael Ritter analyzed voting from 2018–2020...

Michael Ritter, Travis Ridout and Todd Donovan discuss their midterm predictions, Nov. 8.

Election Day panel predicts midterm results

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief November 9, 2022

As the midterm elections end and results start coming in, an election panel discussed its predictions about which way the results will go at a Foley Talk on Thursday. In five states, slavery is on the...

Patty Murray is the projected winner for Washington state senator as of Sunday.

Voting 101: Student voting hub, registration, ballot counting explained

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor November 1, 2022

As Election Day approaches, voting becomes essential for students to make their voices heard and create change at the local level. WSU and Whitman County are trying to make voting and registration more...

Political science professor Paul Gronke discusses the increasing popularity of voting by mail after 2020, Oct. 25.

Professor encourages skepticism of politicians’ motivations

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor October 25, 2022

Politicians casting doubt on the U.S. election system is deeply concerning for political science professor Paul Gronke, who believes it threatens democracy.  “I want to be optimistic, but we are...

Only 16% of eligible voters in Washington aged 18-24 actually voted in 2022

Cougs have power through their vote

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor October 19, 2022

With the 2022 midterms just around the corner, the Cougs Vote program is attempting to keep students informed on how to participate in the political process. Cougs Vote has been in operation for over...

Students should vote in local elections

Students should vote in local elections

JUSTIN WASHINGTON, Evergreen research editor November 3, 2021

One of the best things about this country is our right to vote. We get to choose our leaders, our representatives and the policies of our local areas. It is an important gift in our society. However,...

Election stress is mentally taxing, but we can work past it moving forward.

OPINION: Electoral stress negatively affects our mental health

MEGHAN HENRY, Evergreen managing editor November 19, 2020

As the election drew near over the last few weeks, a record number of Americans were doing their due diligence to fill out their ballots. Newscasts were watched, articles were read — all in preparation...

Stress and the election seem to go hand in hand, but it doesn't have to be that way.

OPINION: Don’t let election stress get to you

MADELINE GREER November 3, 2020

This election has been one of the most riveting in a long time. It’s a presidential election during a historical pandemic affecting millions of people living in America. This year’s election will...

Voter registration must be completed in person either in Colfax or the CUB. Residents must wear masks and obey safety measures while registering.

Voter registration must be conducted in person starting today

MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter October 26, 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...

Voting should be fun and interactive — not old and boring. Here's some ideas to liven things up a little.

OPINION: Satire: Voting needs to be reworked

JOEY FRANKLIN October 26, 2020

There is plenty of controversy surrounding the upcoming election’s voting process, including voting by mail, absentee ballots and the health concerns about voting in person. Government officials have...

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