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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Lawmakers need to find ways to prevent shootings in the first place by providing better access to mental health care.

Don’t ban guns, make them harder to buy

Hanah Goetz, Evergreen columnist/opinion editor March 7, 2018

I am an owner of an AR-15. Despite this, I am willing to give up my rifle if it means protecting the lives of others. I was a competition shooter for High Power for 10 years, and my competition gun was...

WSU junior guard Kwinton Hinson soars over Oregon State defenders and Cougar teammates as he goes for a layup Saturday night at Beasley Coliseum. Hinson scored five points in the game.

Last chance to make the big dance

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter March 6, 2018

WSU men’s basketball will look to win a first-round game in the Pac-12 tournament for the first time since the 2008-2009 season when they take on University of Oregon on Wednesday. The Cougars (12-18,...

Officer Ruben Harris of the Pullman Police Department won Officer of the Year from the Maynard-Price American Legion Post 52 discusses what motivates him as an officer.

‘Family man’ SWAT commander wins officer of the year

ZARA CRUDEN, Evergreen reporter March 6, 2018

Ruben Harris has served the Pullman Police Department for 19 years, and during that time he has played the role of the officer who inspired him when he was young. Harris first realized he wanted to...

Amir Gilmore, right, and David Silva make their case to become the next President and Vice President Monday evening during the GPSA regular meeting.

GPSA president, VP, senate candidates debate

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter March 6, 2018

The candidates on the sole presidential ticket for the Graduate and Professional Students Association laid out their platform at a debate Monday in Butch’s Den, saying they want to advocate on behalf...

Junior Tiffany Mylonas focuses on returning the ball against Eastern Washington on Feb. 24 at Hollingbery Fieldhouse.

Cougar tennis off to best start in program history

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter March 5, 2018

WSU tennis defeated Boise State University 7-0 Monday, marking the Cougars’ 10th sweep this season and their 14th win. WSU’s 14-1 record is the best start in program history, and they improved to...

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Semester at Sea student Sydney Hamilton feeds Hmin Sit Wai, a 23 year old Asian elephant, pumpkin slices on Feb. 20 at Green Hill Valley elephant sanctuary in Myanmar. She came to the sanctuary after suffering a gunshot wound and dislocated hip.

Life at Sea: Asian elephants take a bath

RYAN PUGH, Former photo editor March 5, 2018

I never thought one day I would run my hands along the rough, wrinkly skin of an elephant. While in Myanmar we visited the Green Hill Valley Elephant Sanctuary just outside of Kalaw. The owners of Green...

Junior Tiffany Mylonas plays in a singles match against Eastern Washington on Feb. 24 at Hollingbery Fieldhouse.

Tennis claims sixth straight victory against BYU

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter March 5, 2018

WSU tennis completed a three-game road trip Saturday with a victory over Brigham Young University to improve to 13-1 on the season. The Cougars’ trip started Thursday morning against Idaho State University...

Annika Krol participates in the Take Back the Night march in October, which was organized to raise awareness of sexual assault for both men and women.

Coalition for Women Students celebrates women’s month

AUDREY HUDDLESTON, Evergreen reporter March 5, 2018

In 1912, students created an organization meant to represent a unified vision for women at WSU. Originally called the Association for Women Students, the name changed in 1993 in order to represent the...

ASWSU presidential candidates speak about ASWSU transparency and preventing campus hate speech.

ASWSU pres candidates make their case in debate

YASMEEN WAFAI, Evergreen assistant editor March 5, 2018

ASWSU held a debate for the 2018-2019 presidential candidates to talk about their campaigns and answer questions from the public Sunday night. Before the debate the candidates shared how they felt. “We’re...

Sophomore guard Malachi Flynn looks for a pass against Oregon on Thursday at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars edge Ducks to elude season sweep

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter March 1, 2018

After failing to close a victory against Stanford University on Saturday, WSU men’s basketball returned to its home court and did just that against the University of Oregon, defeating them 78-76. In...

WSU sophomore forward Kayla Washington attempts to keep the ball away from California senior guard Mikayla Cowling during a game on Feb. 23 at Beasley Coliseum. WSU lost 67-54.

First round exit ends season

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter March 1, 2018

As the buzzer sounded in Seattle on Thursday to signal the end of the game, it also signaled the end of the WSU women's basketball season. The Cougars fell to University of Southern California 47-44 in...

Kat Jimenez, vice president of public relations for the United Greek Council, explains plans for multicultural Greeks to have their own space above the library.

Multicultural Greeks seek WSU approval for new campus space

BREANNE SEARING, Evergreen reporter March 1, 2018

The WSU United Greek Council plans to create a Multicultural Greek Plaza in the current Terrell Library Plaza space, with the goal of increasing recruitment and retention of minority students. Kat Jimenez,...

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