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Immigration rules should provide equal opportunity
Luck is the initial determining factor for whether an individual will be allowed to reside and work in America
http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/28607
Derrick Skaug
The Daily Evergreen
Published: 04/22/2009  Read More »

Activism is crucial during cuts
Students should contact their governor and legislature for change
http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/28412
Derrick Skaug
The Daily Evergreen
Published: 04/08/2009  Read More »

Gregoire forgets her voters
The governor’s surcharge is in contradiction to Obama’s offsets

Derrick Skaug
The Daily Evergreen
Published: 04/03/2009
http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/28279  Read More »

Wear it loud and proud
Donning gear from another school is a bit of a slap in the face
http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/28102
Derrick Skaug
The Daily Evergreen
Published: 03/12/2009

I am not a fashion guy. What brand someone wears does not define who they are. However, there is one fashion choice that just really bothers me – when a WSU student wears another college’s gear.  Read More »

The political problem is clear
To succeed, Republican party must stop relying on defensive playbook
http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/28031
Derrick Skaug
The Daily Evergreen
Published: 03/06/2009

Despite what Rush Limbaugh may think, he is not the leader of the Republican party. There is no leader of the Republican party. The Republican party is in a catch-22.  Read More »

Many avoid confrontation out of fear
Anonymity can grant a platform for harassment and gossip

Derrick Skaug

The Daily Evergreen

Published: 02/27/2009  Read More »

Useless news receives unwarranted attention
Absurd stories precede influential issues

Derrick Skaug

The Daily Evergreen

Published: 02/20/2009  Read More »

How the Northwest won
Countless reasons lure residents to Washington, Oregon and Idaho

Derrick Skaug

The Daily Evergreen

Published: 02/11/2009

Some religions advocate working hard to reach heaven. Many atheists believe humans should create a heaven on Earth. My conundrum is that I have already found my heaven. The great Northwest is the geographical love of my life.  Read More »