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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

WSU sophomore forward Kayla Washington goes for a layup against UW on Wednesday at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougar closers: WSU knocks off rival Huskies

AVERY COOPER, Evergreen reporter January 18, 2018

Four quarters were not enough for WSU women’s basketball as they took on bitter rival University of Washington. After leading three straight quarters, the Cougars were able to hold on long enough to...

Belly dance instructor Sunniva Huffman discusses her love for the culture, history and costuming that comes with belly dancing.

Sunniva shakes what her mama gave her

RACHEL KOCH, Evergreen reporter January 18, 2018

As Sunniva Huffman took the stage as the least-experienced belly dancer in a pizza restaurant in Kirkland, she was very nervous. She had never performed to live music and was unsure of how the crowd would...

WSU senior guard Steven Shpreyregin talks about being on the team and his goals for the remainder of the season.

Stretching the court

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter January 18, 2018

WSU senior guard Steven Shpreyregin walked on to the men’s basketball team, but he is an essential part of the close-knit group that describe themselves as a family. Whether it’s hanging out with...

Speakers at the Center for Civic Engagements event Tuesday said new technologies have mobilized modern activists

Activist of different generations come together

SANG JUNG, Evergreen reporter January 17, 2018

A panel of students and faculty came together Tuesday and discussed how activism had changed within their lifetimes. The Center for Civic Engagement hosted the event, titled “A New Era of Social Activism,”...

Jolyon Hughes, Chair of the Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures, talks about the proposed plan to combine the Comparative Ethnic Studies department and the  Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures which could potentially lead to the emergence of new programs for students.

Faculty to consider combining Arts and Sciences departments

LINH NGUYEN, Evergreen reporter January 17, 2018

A Faculty Senate proposal could merge three departments into one. If passed, the proposal would combine the Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures with Comparative Ethnic Studies and American...

Jasmine Margetts, a junior environmental science major, discusses her time on the WSU swim team and participating in the USA Swimming College Challenge.

Margetts passionate about pool, protecting ocean

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter January 16, 2018

Jasmine Margetts spends a lot of time in the water, whether it’s swimming for WSU or safeguarding beach-goers as a Los Angeles County life guard in the summer. It doesn’t stop there. The junior...

Robert Franks attempts to shoot a free throw at the game against UI on Dec. 6 at the Kibbie Dome.

Towering over opponents

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter January 12, 2018

To fill the void left by the departure of the 2016-2017 WSU men’s basketball senior class, junior forward Robert Franks has stepped up to become a leader on the team. “I knew coming into this year...

Tony Niccoli, a Little Shop of Florals  owner, explains his excitement with the shops recent popularity Thursday in Moscow at Little Shop of Florals.

Newest Moscow flower shop achieves couple’s ambition

Marco McCray, Evergreen reporter January 12, 2018

New flower shop recently opened in downtown Moscow, fulfilling the lifelong dream of a passionate local couple. Owned and operated by Tony and Heather Niccoli, the Little Shop of Florals, located at...

Businesses interested in joining Moscow Food Co-ops sustainability efforts can reach the co-op at marketing@moscowfood.coop. More information about the co-op’s efforts can be found on their website.

Moscow Food Co-Op celebrates expansion

Marco McCray, Evergreen reporter January 12, 2018

The Moscow Food Co-op recently opened their expansion on the University of Idaho campus. The business was founded in 1973, and now has locations at 121 E 5th Street in downtown Moscow as well as the...

 Mary Trotter expressing her ever growing concerns regarding WSUs budget deficit, Thursday evening.

Faculty hear INTO proposal

YASMEEN WAFAI, Evergreen assistant editor January 12, 2018

The year’s first Faculty Senate meeting focused on a plan to enroll more international students and the Performing Arts program’s future. Asif Chaudhry, vice president of International Programs,...

Brock Eager talks about his training and goals to become an Olympic athlete on Jan. 8.

Olympic-sized dream

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 11, 2018

253 feet. That’s the distance Brock Eager has to throw a 16-pound metal ball attached to a steel wire in order to accomplish his dream of making it to the Olympics as a hammer thrower. “I think...

Sophomore Ximeng Li, president of ISC, speaks about her new leadership role Wednesday afternoon in the Terrell Mall. She came to WSU as an international student and is planning to help the community as best as she can.

ISC’s new president begins term

YASMEEN WAFAI, Evergreen assistant editor January 11, 2018

Creating a diverse and welcoming organization is one of the greatest priorities for the newly elected International Students’ Council president. "I love working with all the international students and...

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