The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Members of the WSU rowing team compete in the Head of the Lake in Seattle earlier this year.

Rowing earns at-large bid to NCAA Championships

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor May 15, 2018

No. 15 WSU rowing has been selected to compete in the NCAA Championships, the NCAA announced today. The Cougars earned an at-large bid to the championships after finishing fifth at the Pac-12 Championships on...

Granite Point, also known as the cliffs, was closed following heavy usage that left behind large amounts of garbage.

Army Corps reopens Granite Point after cleanup efforts

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter May 13, 2018

The Walla Walla District of the United States Army Corp of Engineers opened Granite Point, also known as the cliffs, following cleaning last week. The Corps decided to close the area on May 2 after...

Riders should face shorter wait times following the route changes.

Pullman Transit plans route restructuring for fall

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter May 10, 2018

The Pullman City Council approved a transit overhaul to take effect in August in an effort to reduce wait times and improve route efficiency. The council approved the overhaul unanimously at a meeting...

Senior outfielder Blake Clanton holds back his swing to take a ball during a game against Santa Clara on April 22 at Bailey-Brayton Field. WSU won 5-0.

Cougars battle Trojans hoping to end winless streak

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter May 10, 2018

WSU baseball continues its seven game home stand against University of Southern California on Friday looking to end a four-game winless streak. The Cougars (14-25-1) wrapped up a three-game series with...

Celena Hansen, a graduating vocal performance major, practices April 24 in Bryan Hall.

Vocal performance major finds voice at WSU

BLAINE ROSS, Evergreen reporter May 4, 2018

With a double major in vocal performance and anthropology and a minor in global studies, Celena Hansen jokingly acknowledged that she has no free time. Born in small-town Ohio, Hansen said her mother’s...

Chijioke Emeka, a graduating basic medical sciences student who has been president of the Black Student Union for a year and a half, spent her time at WSU advocating for her fellow black students.

Student activist reflects on impact at WSU

CODY COTTIER, Evergreen reporter May 4, 2018

The first photo of Chijioke Emeka on Google is her LinkedIn portrait. In the picture, she wears a dark jacket and a professional smile, a nametag pinned to her chest. On her profile she writes she is...

Former ASWSU President Jordan Frost and former Vice President Garrett Kalt first formed their relationship over Panda Express. They have since charted separate paths forward, but plan to stay connected.

Student gov’t leaders part ways

YASMEEN WAFAI, Evergreen assistant editor May 4, 2018

After graduating, the outgoing ASWSU executives will be heading their separate ways, but the end of their undergraduate careers does not mark the end of their friendship. “I’ll be...

Cole Smith aims his javelin while demonstrating how he throws April 24 at Mooberry Track.

‘Just seeing where the road takes me’

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter May 4, 2018

Under the hot California sun and with some speed in his step, redshirt senior Cole Smith launched the javelin a lifetime best 222 feet. The feat is a microcosm of Smith’s character and his story at...

Elizabeth Bernhardt, who just earned a doctorate in physics, shows off a polymer optical fiber, one of the many projects she has been working on.

Doctor of physics looks back on challenges, achievements

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief May 4, 2018

A cross-stitched fabric hangs on the wall near the doorway of Elizabeth Bernhardt’s office. A reference to “The Office,” it reads, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. - Wayne Gretzky.” Bernhardt,...

Ryan Driskell, an assistant professor in the School of Molecular Biosciences, gives a presentation 
on the Functional Genomics Initiative during the Multidisciplinary Research FlashTalks on Tuesday.

Prof studies scar hair growth

ZARA CRUDEN, Evergreen reporter April 30, 2018

An assistant professor and researcher in the School of Molecular Biosciences is working on manipulating fibroblasts in cells to stimulate hair growth in scarred areas. Ryan Driskell’s research is...

Former WSU quarterback Luke Falk returns to the sidelines after a turnover during the WSU vs. Colorado game on Oct. 21. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 2018 NFL Draft on Saturday.

Athletes see dreams of making it to NFL come true

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor April 29, 2018

The 2018 NFL Draft saw two WSU football players selected while a handful of other Cougars were signed as undrafted free agents. Below is a list of WSU players who will have a chance to prove themselves...

Junior infielder Justin Harrer rounds third base on his way to home against Santa Clara on April 20 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Throwing error caps off Cougar collapse

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter April 29, 2018

WSU baseball split a doubleheader with University of Washington at Husky Park in Seattle on Sunday. After Saturday’s game was rained out, the Cougars (14-23) shut down the Huskies’ (20-19) bats...

Load More Stories